Turas Celtic Christmas Concert will be coming to The JPT on December 18 (The JPT)

Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Newport.

Weather

Wind Advisory in effect from December 19, 04:00 AM until December 20, 01:00 AM

Today: Sunny, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tonight: A chance of rain, mainly after 4 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a temperature rising to around 53 by 4 a.m. South wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.

The sun will rise at 7:06 a.m. and set at 4:17 p.m. High tides at 6:29 a.m. and 6:46 p.m. Low tides at 12:21 p.m. & 11:56 p.m. There will be 9 hours and 10 minutes of sun.

Live Music & Entertainment

  • Antonio’s Pizza By The Slice: Trivia at 6 p.m.
  • Narragansett Cafe: Tom Abbott at 5 p.m.
  • Newport Craft: Trivia at 7 p.m.
  • Newport Pickleball Club: Music Bingo at 7 p.m.
  • Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia at 6 p.m.
  • The JPT Film & Event Center: Turas Celtic Christmas Concert at 6 p.m.
  • Wharf Southern Kitchen: Bingo at 6:30 p.m.

Newport County Government

  • Little Compton: Town Council at 5:30 p.m.
  • Middletown: School Committee at 5:30 p.m.
  • Portsmouth: Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee at 7 p.m.
  • Tiverton: Recreation Commission at 6:30 p.m.
  • Find more meetings here.

Community Calendar

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