Good morning, Newport.

Aquapalooza, an unsanctioned boating party, is expected to draw over 1,000 watercraft around Prudence Island on Saturday, July 25.

State and local officials will monitor busy Narragansett Bay + overlapping events like the Newport Folk Festival and a sailing regatta, urging boaters to follow safety guidelines.

July’s Buck Moon will peak on Wednesday, July 29 at 10:36 a.m. ET, brightening the sky as meteor showers, including the Southern Delta Aquarids and Alpha Capricornids, advance past peak; local stargazers should check weather forecasts (cloud cover may affect viewing).

The Newport Folk Festival runs July 24-26 and the Newport Jazz Festival runs July 31-Aug.

2. Organizers announced food vendors at Fort Adams will offer treats like A Mano Pizza + Gelato, Ben & Jerry's, and Binge BBQ to keep music fans energized during the long festival hours.

Salve Regina University will host 'Bridging the Gap' from July 29 to Aug.

3 featuring a Jazz Lounge on July 29, and Discover Newport has launched a marketing program. Tiverton Four Corners Arts Center will hold an antique rug lecture on Aug. 4 with trunk show through Aug. 7.

Bravo is filming Season 2 of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island today at local malls, beaches, and restaurants.

Rumors suggest that Newport native Victoria Baker-Harber + candidates from Cranston may join returning housewives, though no official cast details have been confirmed.

Memphis filmmaker Robert Gordon’s new documentary 'Newport & the Great Folk Dream' uses 1963 to 1966 Newport Folk Festival footage to show its history and artists.

The film is expected to launch in theaters next year before streaming services and will give Newport a fresh look at its cultural roots.

Newport Police have issued a traffic advisory for the sold-out Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park starting tomorrow, July 24, through Sunday, July 26.

Beginning at 8 a.m. daily, the northbound lane on Harrison Avenue from Fort Adams entrance to Beacon Hill Road will be reserved for bicycles only — drivers are advised to use Ocean Avenue as an alternate route.

Rhode Island offers seven freshwater swimming spots for families seeking a quiet summer swim.

The guide highlights sites in state parks such as Lincoln Woods (Frank Moody State Beach), Tiogue Lake and Burlingame State Park, along with amenities like lifeguards, playgrounds and picnic areas.

June saw the median price for single-family homes in Rhode Island hit a record $550,000, up from $520,000 last year.

Sales increased by 14% while interest rates held around 6.5% and listings slowly recovered from pandemic lows.

Joe Mazzulla, a native of Johnston (he led Bishop Hendricken to three state titles), played in the NCAA Final Four and later coached the Celtics to an NBA championship.

He remains a celebrated Rhode Island talent with deep local roots.

Local youth athletes will compete at the annual Race4Chase Youth Triathlon on Sunday, Aug.

9 at Fort Adams State Park – organized by the Newport County YMCA and the CMAK Foundation in memory of Chase Kowalski. Families and community members are invited to cheer on the competitors.

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.

NIM Fest (Newport Independent Music Festival)

3-6 p.m. — King Park — Free entry — Experience live local music every Sunday in July and August at the scenic King Park Gazebo.

Sunset Tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Ticketed entry — Experience a historical tour of a restored lighthouse as the sun sets.

Morning Tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

9:00 – 11:30 AM — Edgewood Yacht Club — Admission required — Step back in time on a tour of a fully restored historical light station.

NIMFEST 2026

3-6 p.m. — King Park Gazebo — Free entry — Enjoy live music at the Newport Independent Music Festival every Sunday in July and August.