What's Up in Newport today: July 2

Good Morning,

Apologies for running a bit late this morning. I’ve been challenged and delayed by the always reliable Aquidneck Island wi-fi this morning.

Jamestown resident Ben Tuff is setting out to be the first person to swim 19 miles nonstop from Block Island to Jamestown through the Rhode Island Sound and into Narragansett Bay on July 31, 2021, to help raise funds and awareness for Middletown-based Clean Ocean Access. Read More

For the first time in its 30-year history, the Newport International Polo Series will feature Newport vs. Los Angeles at the Newport International Polo Grounds at 5 pm on Saturday, July 3rd. Read More

This week on WPRI’s Newsmakers: Evan Smith, president and CEO of Discover Newport, discusses how the City by the Sea is bouncing back from the pandemic as the summer tourism season heats up; Tim White and Ted Nesi recap the week in the news. Watch Video

Here’s a look at all that’s happening, new, and to do this 4th of July weekend - What’s Up in Newport County this Independence Day Weekend: July 2 – 5

What’s Up Out There Today

Weather Forecast

Today - Showers likely, mainly before 7 am. Cloudy, with a high near 71. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight - A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 11 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.

Marine Forecast

Today - W wind 5 to 9 kt becoming NNE in the afternoon. A chance of showers. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight - NE wind around 10 kt. A chance of showers. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 67°F.

Sun, Moon, & Tide

Sunrise: 5:16 am | Sunset: 8:22 pm | 15 hours & 6 minutes of sun.
High tide at 2:32 am & 3:06 pm | Low tide at 8:05 am & 9:38 pm.
Moon: Last Quarter Moon, 22 days, 49% lighting.

Things To Do

10:45 am – Coastal Queen Narrated Mimosa Cruise
11 am – People Of the Past Walking Tour
12 pm & 12:30 pm – Newport Neighborhood Food Tour with Rhode Island Red Food Tours
6 pm – Picnic Performance at Rough Point: The Rhode Island Black Storytellers
8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theatre
For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.

Live Music & Entertainment

Blue Anchor Grill – John & Joanne from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Celtica – Karaoke at 10 pm
Gulf Stream Bar & Grille – Tom Conlon from 7 pm to 10 pm
Gurney’s Newport – DJ Nook from 5 pm to 10 pm
Johnny’s – Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
JPT Film & Event Center Virtual Screening Room – Chasing Childhood, Against The Current, The Game Changers: Oscar-Winning Shorts That Shaped Hollywood. Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
Landing – James Weinstock at 1 pm, Chelley Knight at 4:30 pm, Straight Outta Rehab at 8 pm
Newport Blues Cafe – Chopville at 9 pm
O’Brien’s Pub – John Erikson from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
One Pelham East – Stu Sinclair from 8 pm to 11:30 pm, DJ from 11:30 pm to 1 am
The Firehouse Theatre – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
Top of Pelham – Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm