Good Sunday morning, Newport!
Here’s our daily rundown of what’s happening out there today, plus all that you need to know; enjoy!
- Today: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
- Tonight: Clear, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
- Today: W wind 6 to 11 kt becoming NNW in the morning. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
- Tonight: NNW wind 5 to 7 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt after midnight. Clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
- The coastal water temperature is 50 degrees.
- Sunrise at 5:29 am. Sunset at 7:53 pm. 14 hours & 24 minutes of sun.
- High tide at 7:50 am & 8:05 p.m. Low tide at 1:17 am & 12:58 pm.
- The lunar phase is a Waxing Gibbous.
🚨 You need to know
Happy Mother’s Day, Newport!
If you weren’t already aware, Newport and Bristol Counties are rolling out the red carpet for moms with an array of activities and experiences.
Discover Newport, the area’s official convention and visitors bureau, has put together a handy guide to help families celebrate mothers and mother figures this weekend or any time of year.
The guide covers all the bases, from classic brunches to relaxing harbor tours, vineyard and brewery visits, and more.
Some standout options include garden tours, harbor cruises, spa treatments, and afternoon tea services. There’s truly something for every mom, no matter her interests.
This guide is a great resource for both locals and out-of-towners looking to make the day extra special for the important women in their lives.
If you’re still planning your Mother’s Day celebrations, head over to Discover Newport’s website for their full list of activities and recommendations.
You can also see our rundown of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening today in and around Newport below.
📈 Yesterday’s most-read
The following were yesterday’s most-read What’sUpNewp articles.
- On the market: A look at 43 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend (May 10 – 11)Â
- Obituary: Tia Hebert
- Morning Notes: Newport leads age-friendly movement in Rhode Island
- Michele Gallagher: It takes a matriarchal village to make a shop feel like a home
- Annual Quahog Week returns for ninth edition May 11 – 17
- Letter to the Editor: Middletown taxpayers deserve respect, not reprimands
- Fifth Annual Newport Live Summer Series returns to Norman Bird Sanctuary
- Obituary: Dr. George M. Walsh
- Ida Lewis, “America’s Bravest Woman,” to be honored in Newport ceremony
- Save The Date: Broadway Street Fair returns to Newport this October
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s happening this weekend in Newport.
Morning Notes: Newport’s Mother’s Day celebrations offer something for everyone
Things To Do
- 8 am: Cars & Coffee — Sachuest Beach (Second Beach)
- 10 am: Hoods Up! Weekend at Newport Car Museum
- 10 am: Mother’s Day Brunch at Newport Vineyards
- 10 am: Mother’s Day Specialty Market at Tiverton Middle School
- 11 am: Mother’s Day Brunch at Hotel Viking
- 11 am: Winery Tours at Newport Vineyards & Restaurant
- 11 am: Mother’s Day Brunch & Paint Party at The Deck
- 2 pm: Cocktail Wars: Pink Drinks at Newport Harbor Island Resort
- 2 pm: Newport Neighborhood Burian Sites at Belmont Chapel
- 2:30 pm: Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Hotel Viking
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: Marcella at 2 pm, The Friend at 4:30 pm
- Landing: Dezi Garcia at 12:30 pm, Timeless at 4 pm
- Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.: Mark Flynn at 1 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Karaoke at 9:30 pm
- One Pelham East: Ryan McHugh at 9 pm
- Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- Speakeasy Bar & Grill: Live music at 9:30 pm
- The Quencher: Ride The Vibe Duo at 2 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Organizing an event? Submit it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar.