What's Up in Newport: Thursday, June 6

Lecture at Rosecliff today will provide an opportunity to learn about the Black politics of Newport’s past; Andy Summers, former Police guitarist, to perform solo at The JPT this evening; and more.

Jun 06, 2024

Hello, today is Thursday, June 6.

🆕 Discover Newport on Wednesday announced new and seasonal happenings for the summer, inviting both visitors and locals to revel in “America’s Summer Playground” with exciting hotel renovations, including the Newport Harbor Island Resort, the new home of the Save The Bay Exploration Center & Aquarium, art galleries, culinary jaunts and more. What’s New This Summer

⚾ Last night, the Newport Gulls home opener was an offensive fight between two of the best teams in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. In the end, the Gulls were defeated by the Vermont Mountaineers 12-8 in 10 innings. Read More

🎶 Save the date for some great free live music this summer! Family Night Concerts and Children’s Nights are returning to Easton’s Beach, NIMFest is returning to King Park for eight concerts, and Middletown’s “Music In Paradise” and “Second Beach Music Series” return in July and August.

👉 Looking at Governor Dan McKee’s schedule for today - At 10:30 am, Governor McKee will sign a proclamation at the State House declaring Friday, June 7 as the 10th annual National Gun Violence Awareness Day. At 3 pm, Governor McKee will deliver remarks at the Rhode Island Veterans Home to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.

What’s Up Today

Weather

Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 pm, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 7 am. Otherwise, it's cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 8 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%—new precipitation amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight: There is a chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Patchy fog before 2 am. Otherwise, it is mostly cloudy, with a low of around 62. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%.

Marine Forecast

Today: S wind 7 to 9 kt. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 pm, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 7 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: A southwest wind of 5 to 7 kt will become WSW after midnight. There is a chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Patchy fog will develop before 2 am. Seas will be 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 58°F.

Sun, Moon, & Tide

Sunrise: 5:11 am | Sunset: 8:17 pm | 15 hours and 5 minutes of sun.
High tide at 8:19 am & 8:43 pm | Low tide at 2:14 am & 1:25 pm.
Moon: New Moon. 0 days, 0% lighting.

Things To Do

1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm: Computer Workshop: Google Sheets at Newport Public Library
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm: “The Great Crusade at Sea” D-Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration Lecture at Newport Public Library
5:30 pm to 7 pm: Adult Intermediate Ballet at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
6 pm: ANNA FRANCESE GASS – ITALIAN SNACKING – W/ MATRIARCH at Charter Books
6 pm: Eclectic and Independent: Black Self-Advocacy Strategies, 1870 to 1930 at Rosecliff
6 pm to 10 pm: ALS Benefit Night at Rejects Beer Co.
7 pm to 8 pm: Absolute Beginner Ballet and Stretch at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet

Live Music & Entertainment

JPT Film & Event Center: Andy Summers live at 7:30 pm
Landing: Mark Flynn from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Justin Pomfret from 4 pm to 7 pm, Timmy Smith from 8 pm to 11 pm
Narragansett Cafe: Brian Cabral from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport Playhouse: The Cemetery Club at 11 am
O’Brien’s Pub: Derrick Keane from 5 pm to 8 pm
Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia in the Barn from 6 pm to 8 pm
The Reef: Randy Robbins at 7 pm
Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm to 10:30 pm

Newport County Government

Little Compton: Little Compton School Committee at 3:30 pm, Little Compton Town Council at 7 pm
Middletown: Middletown Affordable Housing Committee at 6 pm
Portsmouth: Portsmouth School Committee at 6:30 pm

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