What's Up in Newport: Friday, March 1
Here's the latest from What'sUpNewp and a look at what's happening out there today.
Good Morning! Today is Friday, March 1.
Slow Down: The speed limit on Burma Road will be lowered from 45 mph to 35 mph beginning today. Read More
Follow The Rhode To Great Beer: Returning for its third year, the statewide RI Craft Beer Week kicks off today and runs through March 10. The week includes special beer releases, food pairings, live music, games, and entertainment at brewery taprooms and venues across Rhode Island. Read More
At The Movies: The JPT is bringing Dune: Part 2, the much-awaited sequel to the 2021 sci-fi epic Dune, to its screen for a two-week run beginning today. Dune: Part 2 is the first film in recent history to open at The JPT on its national release date. Read More
Women’s History Month: We’re celebrating some extraordinary women during March, National Women’s History Month, individuals who have made their mark from the sports field to politics and government, from the courtroom to the board room. Meet Glenna Collett-Vare, considered among America’s greatest female golfers. Read More
On Tap This Weekend: LAOH Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner Fundraiser, Irish in America with Mary King Concert, Blind Beer Tastings, Aquidneck Growers Market, Improv with The Bit Players, and more. Weekend Roundup
Follow Friday: Portsmouth Police Department’s Comfort Dog Holly now has her own Instagram account. Follow her to keep up with her adventures around town. Follow Holly
What’s Up Today in Newport County
Weather
Today: Sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, becoming southwest in the morning.
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low of around 35. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.
Extended Forecasts: 7-Day Weather Forecast & 3-day Surf Forecast
Marine Forecast
Today: WNW wind 5 to 8 kt, becoming SW 10 to 13 kt in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: SW wind 8 to 11 kt, becoming S 5 to 8 kt after midnight. Increasing clouds. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 41°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 6:18 am | Sunset: 5:36 pm | 11 hours and 17 minutes of sun.
High tide at 11:16 am & 11:39 pm | Low tide at 4:32 am & 4:27 pm.
Moon: Waning Gibbous. 19.7 days, 75% lighting.
Things To Do
9:30 am: Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library
11 am to 6 pm: Craft Beer Week: Half Price Pints & Beer Flights at Taproot Brewing Co.
11 am to 6 pm: Blind Beer Tastings at Taproot Brewing Co.
1 pm: Hot Chocolate Bar at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
3 pm: Aloha Couples Retreat Tasting at Recharge Newport
7 pm: Newport Celtic Players present: “Irish Stew,” Two 1-Act Plays at St. Mary’s
7 pm: A Community Event to Tackle HIV/AIDS Stigma & Spread Awareness at Channing Memorial Church
8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 9 pm
Johnny’s Restaurant: Lainey Dionne at 6 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: Dune: Part 2 at 4 pm & 7:30 pm
La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music at 9:30 pm
Narragansett Cafe: Los Duderinos at 8 pm
Newport Blues Cafe: Zeneth at 9 pm
One Pelham East: Jimmy Weinstock at 5:30 pm, Felix Brown Band at 9:30 pm, late night DJ at 11:30 pm
Speakeasy: Live music at 9:30 pm
Sports Kitchen at Longplex: Karaoke at 7 pm
The Firehouse Theatre: The Bit Players at 8 pm
Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm
Vieste: Live music at 7 pm
Newport County Government
Middletown: Middletown Library Board of Trustees at 3 pm
Newport: Newport Public Sculpture Commission at 9:30 am
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