Good morning, Newport.

Ocean Hour Farm, Aquidneck Island Land Trust, and Land For Good will host a free workshop on August 19 from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Ocean Hour Farm in Newport—designed to help landowners learn how to lease their property for farming amid a steep decline in local farmland.

DeBlois Gallery in Middletown will celebrate 41 years with its Annual Members’ Show and Celebration, running August 2 to 31.

The cooperative’s month-long event will feature a reception on August 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. — Gallery Night will follow on August 14 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Heidi List Murphy reimagined List Academy of Music, which she founded in 1993, to focus on music therapy for seniors and veterans to help with cognitive decline and neurological disorders.

She will launch the 'Put Smiles on Seniors' event series on Saturday, September 6 while expanding live musical memory performances at elder care facilities on Aquidneck Island — a shift that aims to bring comfort and healing through music.

Newport's Department of Utilities will launch a new billing system mid-August that lets customers use new payment options — such as Venmo and Google Pay — and removes processing fees.

However, online payments will be down from July 30 through mid-August so people must pay in person or by mail during the transition.

FHCamp at Salve Regina University

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM — Salve Regina University — Cost info not provided — A co-ed field hockey camp for ages 10-18 offering skill development and teamwork.

Lighthouse Sunset Tour

6-7:30 p.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Cost info not provided — Experience a unique summer adventure with sunset tours to the historical Pomham Rocks Lighthouse.

Plein Air Painting at Blithewold

6-8 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Check event page for pricing — Embrace nature while honing painting skills in stunning summer gardens.

Blessing of the Fleet Weekend

4-10:30 p.m. — The Towers — Free entry — Celebrate nautical traditions with a colorful parade of blessed boats and festive activities for all ages.

53rd Annual Blessing of the Fleet Road Race/Walk

5-6 p.m. — Narragansett Pier Middle School — Registration fee applies — A spirited race honoring local maritime traditions as participants take to the streets.

Chaparelle with Hayes Carll

7 PM - 1 AM — Parlor Bar & Kitchen — $71.07 — Enjoy an evening of music from Chaparelle alongside Hayes Carll at a vibrant venue in Newport.

Maddi Ryan Debut at Bonnett Shores Beach Club

4-8 p.m. — Bonnet Shores Beach Club — Enjoy a delightful Sunday with food, drinks, and tunes from Maddi and her full band.

TJ and The Campers Live at South Kingstown Beach

6-10 p.m. — South Kingstown Town Beach — Bring your lawn chair — Enjoy a delightful evening of music by Christopher Depot and his band at a picturesque beach setting.

Bridging the Gap: Jazz Dance and Music Festival

7-10 p.m. — Salve Regina University — Free entry — Celebrate the rhythm of jazz with dance and music in this long-standing festival tradition.

40th Annual Charlestown Seafood Festival

8 PM – 11 PM — Ninigret Park — Ticket cost to be determined — Savor a delicious spread of Rhode Island's freshest seafood delights.