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Here’s a look at what’s up for events, live music, entertainment, and things to do this weekend, March 22 – 24, 2024.
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Rhode Island Foundation accepting applications for Equity Action Fund grants for LGBTQ+ community projects
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Motorists should plan additional time for travel during this weekend as they may experience delays.
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What’s Up on Friday
Weather
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 11 mph.
Friday Night: There is a chance of rain, mainly after 3 am. Increasing clouds, with a low of around 35. Southwest wind is around nine mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%—new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Extended Forecasts: 7-Day Weather Forecast & 3-day Surf Forecast
Marine
Friday: WNW wind around 10 kt, becoming WSW in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Friday Night: SW wind around 8 kt, becoming SSE after midnight. There is a chance of rain, mainly after 3 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Water Temperature: 42°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 6:43 am | Sunset: 7 pm | 12 hours and 16 minutes of sun.
High tide at 7:09 am & 7:21 pm | Low tide at 12:18 am & 12:58 pm.
Moon: Waxing Gibbous. 11.9 days, 91% lighting.
Things To Do
2 pm: Film Series – 2024 Oscar Nominees at Newport Public Library
7:30 pm: Newport Classical Presents: Eleni Katz and the Bassoon at Newport Classical Recital Hall
7:30 pm: Newport Contemporary Ballet presents Shifting Light at Keats Theatre at St. Andrews School
8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
8 pm: Barrel of Laughs Comedy Show at Newport Vineyards
8 pm: Comedy Night with Anthony Devito at Rejects Beer Co.
Live Music & Entertainment
Blue Anchor Grill: Megan Chenot at 6 pm
Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 9 pm
Johnny’s Restaurant: Stu Krous at 6 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: Bob Marley: One Love at 3 pm & 8:30 pm, Perfect Days at 5:30 pm
La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music at 9:30 pm
Narragansett Cafe: The Teledynes at 8 pm
Newport Blues Cafe: Spiffy at 9 pm
Newport Playhouse: The Ladies Foursome at 6 pm
Newport Vineyards: Barrel of Laughs Comedy Show at 8 pm
O’Brien’s Pub: DJ Remedy at 9:30 pm
One Pelham East: Jimmy Weinstock at 5:30 pm, Jeff Rosen Duo at 8 pm, late night DJ at 11:30 pm
Portsmouth Publick House: Daniel Ferrazzoli at 6:30 pm
Ragged Island Brewing Co.: The Whelks at 5:30 pm
Rejects Beer Co.: Comedy Night with Anthony Devito at 8 pm
Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9:30 pm
The Firehouse Theatre: The Bit Players at 8 pm
The Reef: Brian Scott at 6 pm
Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm
Vieste: Live music at 7 pm
Newport County Government
No local meetings are scheduled.
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