1. It's the start of Newport Winter Festival! Today's line-up of activities includes Newport Storm tours, mother-daughter makeovers and Frank Santos Jr., comic hypnotist. For full details, go here.

2. Speaking of Winter Fest, the 17th annual Chili Cook-Off is Saturday from 11 to 3:30 p.m. Taste a variety of chilis for $8, or $6 with a button.

3. The Newport Health and Wellness Expo is all day Saturday as well, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hotel Viking.

4. The much-anticipated Beatlemania concert returns to Newport Saturday night at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25, or $20 with a button.

5. The Casino Theatre Concert Series presents singer-songwriter Cheryl Wheeler Sunday. Tickets start at $30.

Know of something else going on this weekend that Islanders should check out? Tell us about it in the comments section below!