Good morning, Newport.

Ticket sales are live for the Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport, running Sept.

17 to 20 on Newport's waterfront. The 55th anniversary event features new classes (Tech Talks and Cruisers Classroom), a special VIP Lounge, hundreds of boats and on-water training sessions.

Newport kicks off summer this weekend with St. Barnabas Festival from Friday to Sunday, Juneteenth at Fort Adams on Saturday, Center for Black History opening at 17 Broadway from Friday to Sunday, the 30th Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff, and Food Truck Sunsets on Saturday at Safe Harbor.

newportFILM announced its 2026 outdoor documentary series featuring free Thursday-night screenings with live music—starting with 'Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World' at Great Friends Meeting House on Thursday, June 25 and continuing at Rosecliff, Marble House, Aquidneck Park, and other local venues through August.

Jamestown Arts Center is hosting A Celebration of Trees, a multimedia group exhibition featuring 21 artists from June 26 through Aug.

29. The show opens with a Summer Soirée fundraiser on Friday, June 26 & a free artist reception on Wednesday, July 15 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Middletown’s Music in Middletown series returns this summer with free concerts.

The season opens July 1 at Second Beach (315 Sachuest Point Road) with the Down City Band, food trucks and fireworks (rain date July 6) and continues at Paradise Valley Park July 6 featuring folk by Princess June.

People’s Credit Union hosted a robotics demonstration at its Middletown headquarters today where students from Aquidneck Island Robotics showed hands-on STEM skills.

The event highlighted engineering, teamwork, and problem-solving as part of the largest community-based youth robotics program.

RIPTA will begin summer service changes on Saturday, June 20 with free Newport ferry shuttle and improved frequency on Route 67.

Seasonal beach bus service resumes on July 4, with express trips + Flex On Demand starting in two Flex Zones on June 22.

Newport officials proposed changes to Hazard Road, which connects Wickham Road and Ruggles Avenue to Ocean Avenue, to limit vehicular access and introduce a durable, vegetated surface for walking, biking, and birding.

The Energy and Environment Commission held a public meeting (6:30 p.m. at Newport Public Library) to discuss the plan.

Simon & Garfunkel Tribute: On Bleecker Street

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Cost info not provided — Feel groovy with amazing harmonies at this tribute to Simon & Garfunkel.

Dueling Pianos Saturday - Early Show

7:30 p.m. — Dueling Pianos Bar at Top Of Pelham — Check for availability — Experience an unforgettable evening of music with audience-requested songs and stunning harbor views.

URI Boarding Camp (MMA & Surf)

All day — Boss Ice Arena — Check website for prices — Experience two weeks of hands-on training in MMA and surf activities.

Summer Sailing Camp Session 1

8:45 AM - 3:30 PM — Herreshoff Marine Museum — Visit herreshoff.org/sailing/ for details — Dive into sailing with hands-on learning and maritime history in Bristol Harbor.

FREE Inclusion Art Class

Create and carry home your own art in just one session — — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Free entry — Craft a masterpiece and show it off that night.

Weekend Comedy by Sam Bobrick at Newport Playhouse

Performances June 24 - July 19 — Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lighthearted comedy featuring couples navigating life's surprises.

Newport Yacht Rendezvous 2026

5-10 p.m. — Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard — Proceeds benefit local Boys & Girls Clubs — Experience an extraordinary evening with a Super Yacht Hop, dinner, and dancing.

A Wilhelm Scream Concert

5-10 p.m. — What Cheer Tavern — 21+ only — Enjoy an evening with A Wilhelm Scream and special guests Riverbed on the patio.

Morning Tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

9:00 – 11:30 AM — Edgewood Yacht Club — Ticketed entry — Explore the historical Pomham Rocks Lighthouse during select summer mornings.

Fireworks Sail on Schooner Aurora

8-10 p.m. — Schooner Aurora — $105 per person — Experience a spectacular fireworks show while sailing on the historic Schooner Aurora in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.