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Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Saturday, Aug. 9, the 221st day of 2025. There are 144 days left in the year.

🚨 You need to know

Summer perfection arrives in Newport this weekend as sunny skies and calm seas promise highs near 78 degrees. With coastal water temperatures hitting a comfortable 70 degrees and gentle southeast winds, conditions couldn’t be better for the packed lineup of outdoor activities spanning from sunrise bird walks to evening improv shows.

Saturday’s schedule reads like a Newport greatest hits collection, with the Newport International Polo Series galloping into action at 5 pm at the International Polo Grounds, while car enthusiasts can cruise through two days of “Hoods Up Weekend” at the Newport Car Museum. For those seeking more unconventional weekend fare, the “Plunder in the Parking Lot” secondhand sale fundraiser at Knights of Columbus Hall promises treasure hunting with a cause, while past life hypnosis sessions pop up at La Lune Healing for the spiritually curious.

The weekend’s cultural calendar spans from the traditional to the contemporary, with Anne of Green Gables taking the stage at St. Mary’s Parish Saturday evening, followed by the opening night of “Echoes of Form” exhibit at Jessica Hagen Fine Art & Design. Sunday shifts the focus to community events, including the Race 4 Chase charity run at Fort Adams and NIMFest Newport at King Park, capped off by a Rolling Stones tribute band performing “19th Nervous Breakdown” at Veterans Memorial Square.

Music lovers will find no shortage of options across both days, with venues from Busker’s Irish Pub to Newport Blues Cafe hosting everything from jazz series to dueling pianos. The weekend’s marine forecast calls for seas of just one foot or less with variable winds, making it ideal for both the Safe Harbor Race Weekend and casual waterfront dining. Whether you’re drawn to the Aquidneck Growers Market at dawn or the late-night comedy at The Firehouse Theater, this weekend offers the perfect blend of Newport’s natural beauty and cultural richness.

See the complete listings of events, entertainment, and live music below.

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📈 Yesterday’s most-read

The following were yesterday’s most-read What’sUpNewp articles.

  1. Obituary: Chris “Mad One” “Mad1Had2” Walker
  2. Newport County organizations receive more than $1 million in state homeless services funding
  3. Sharks stun Gulls 6-3 in Game 3 to reach NECBL Championship
  4. Three arrested in Rhode Island operation targeting child exploitation
  5. Morning Notes: Youth athletes to compete in Race4Chase triathlon Sunday at Fort Adams
  6. Mount Hope Bridge to close for weekend resurfacing project
  7. Obituary: Joan Kendall
  8. Elephant sculptures find permanent home at Newport’s Aquidneck Park
  9. Today In Newport History: August 11, 1866 – First roller skating rink opens to the public in U.S.
  10. Obituary: Leonard Silvia

📅 What’s Up Today

Weather Forecast

  • Today: Sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
  • Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
  • Tomorrow: Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Marine Forecast

  • Today: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming SE 5 to 7 kt in the morning. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Tonight: Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • Tomorrow: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming S 5 to 8 kt in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
  • The coastal water temperature is 70 degrees.

Sun, Moon & Tide

  • Sunrise at 5:48 am. Sunset at 7:52 pm. 14 hours & 4 minutes of sun.
  • High tide at 8:25 am & 8:43 pm. Low tide at 2:08 am & 1:59 pm.
  • The lunar phase is a Waxing Gibbous.

Things To Do

Live Music & Entertainment

Newport County Public Meetings

  • No public meetings are scheduled.

📅 What’s Up on Sunday

Things To Do

Live Music & Entertainment

Newport County Public Meetings

  • No public meetings are scheduled.

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Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...

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