Good Afternoon! Here’s the latest from What’sUpNewp, plus a look at what’s up this evening and this weekend.
The agenda includes approval of engineering services, beach parking fees, and the naming of the new skatepark.
Mixed-breed charmer with ‘MVP’ potential available for adoption at Potter League in Middletown
Pell Bridge spared, but drivers face delays on Jamestown Verrazzano, Route 138 Connector, Mount Hope, and Sakonnet River bridges
Six applicants are vying for vacancies on a nine-member board that oversees harbor activities
Three individuals were taken into custody on various charges.
The annual gathering aims to align local needs with the upcoming General Assembly session.
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WHAT’S UP THIS WEEKEND
Weather
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Friday, January 3
Things To Do
8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
Bally’s Tiverton: Live DJ at 8:30 pm
Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 pm
Johnny’s Restaurant at The Atlantic Resort: Lainey Dionne at 7 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: A Complete Unknown at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music at 9:30 pm
Narragansett Cafe: Next Stop Band at 8 pm
One Pelham East: Jimmy Weinstock at 5:30 pm
Ragged Island Brewing: Dave Alves at 5:30 pm
Speakeasy: Live music at 9:30 pm
The Firehouse Theatre: The Bit Players at 8 pm
Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
Saturday, January 4
Things To Do
9 am: Aquidneck Growers Market (Winter) at Stoneacre Garden
10 am: “Original Prints” Workshop at Jamestown Arts Center
10 am: Beneath The Breakers Tour at The Breakers
10 am: Guided Sea-Bird Walk at Sachuest Point
10:30 am: Children’s Storytime at Charter Books
10:30 am: Newport Cartooning Club at Newport Public Library
11 am: LEGO Club at Newport Public Library
2:30 pm: Atwater-Donnelly with Cathy Clasper-Torch Concert at Newport Public Library
8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
Bally’s Tiverton: Frank Foot at 8:30 pm
Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 10 pm
Johnny’s Restaurant at the Atlantic Resort: Stu Krous at 7 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: A Complete Unknown at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music at 9 pm
Narragansett Cafe: Neal & The Vipers at 8 pm
One Pelham East: Timmy Smith at 4 pm, DJ at 11:30 pm
Ragged Island Brewing: Barn Sessions: DMB Project at 6:30 pm
Speakeasy: Live music at 9:30 pm
The Firehouse Theatre: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at 8 pm
Sunday, January 5
Things To Do
10 am: Beneath The Breakers Tour at The Breakers
2:30 pm: Newport Seal Tours with Save The Bay
Live Music & Entertainment
Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
Irish American Club: Karaoke at 9 pm
Johnny’s Restaurant: Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series at 3 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: A Complete Unknown at 2 pm & 5 pm
Narragansett Cafe: The Strumdawgs at 4 pm
Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
Speakeasy Bar & Grill: Live music at 9:30 pm