Good morning, Newport.

Lobby Muddy Fest returns today at Smugglers Waterfront Bar from 2 to 6 p.m., drawing over 600 community members for food, live music, and auctions that benefit Newport Mental Health while celebrating seven years of support and more than $125,000 raised.

Veteran singer-songwriters Logan Vath and Stephen Covell will perform at Jamestown Arts Center on Thursday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. (tickets are $25 and include a complimentary whiskey drink) as they prepare for their set at the Newport Folk Festival on Sunday.

The Real Housewives filming Season 2 were spotted across the state at Scarborough Beach, Circe Prime Steakhouse, Wickford on the Water & Warwick Mall, with returning cast members and rumored new additions seen from July 14 to 17.

This marks a busy week for the show as production continues.

On July 17, 1954, the first Newport Jazz Festival began at the Newport Casino — 13,000 fans enjoyed live jazz sets by Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, launching a tradition that became a lasting cultural landmark in the city.

JWU’s Culinary Arts Museum – a hidden culinary gem – features a diner, exhibits on White House history and food treasures.

Newport residents can visit to explore a unique taste of culinary heritage.

Tonight, a bone marrow drive will take place at Cardines Field during the Newport Gulls game, organized by the family of Jack Palms, a 5-year-old boy with a rare condition — those 18 to 35 can join with a cheek swab while older supporters may sponsor a kit for $60.

Rhode Island Department of Health advised residents to wash produce following a federal investigation into Cyclospora linked to Taco Bell shredded lettuce in five states — none of the six local cases relate to the outbreak.

Club President Dan Keating marked Newport Polo’s 150th anniversary by sharing the club’s long history + previewing the Vanderbilt-Carnegie Cup match set for today.

NIMFEST 2026

5-6 p.m. — King Park — Free entry — Experience lively performances at the Newport Independent Music Festival in a beautiful park setting.

Sunset Tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Cost details not provided — Discover the history of a restored local lighthouse during a scenic sunset tour.

Rolling Thunder Revue Live Tribute Concert

7-10 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Ticket price not specified — Experience a dynamic tribute concert featuring New England Music Award winner Avi, noted for his comparisons to Hozier and Bob Dylan.

Morning Tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

9:00 – 11:30 AM — Edgewood Yacht Club — Entry fee required — Experience a historical lighthouse tour on a beautifully restored local landmark.

Bob Perlow's Tales from Hollywood

7 p.m. — Courthouse Center for the Arts — VIP tickets available — Enjoy a hilarious journey through the backstage of showbiz with Bob Perlow.

Jukebox Radio at Chelo's Waterfront Bar & Grille

6-10 p.m. — Chelo's Waterfront Bar and Grille — Check for cover charge — Enjoy live music from East Coast's fastest growing cover band with a mix of timeless classics and today's hits.

Travis Hyll Live Concert

5:00 – 11:59 PM — Stevie D's Riverside Tavern — Cost info not specified — Enjoy live country music from renowned Southern-born artist Travis Hyll.

Chase Ceglie Album Release Concert

6-10 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Tickets available — Experience Chase Ceglie's theatrical musical world at the release of his new album, featuring an eclectic mix of talents.

O Brother, Where Art Thou? with Live Music from Princess June

7-10 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the classic film accompanied by live musical performances.

Sugar Live at the Charlestown Rathskeller

8-11 p.m. — The Charlestown Rathskeller — $20 online, $25 at the door — Experience an unstoppable dance party with the high-energy band Sugar delivering timeless hits and modern anthems.