The election is over. Halloween is in the rearview. The clocks have fallen back. Let’s all kick back and enjoy a good event or three this weekend. Here are some options.
Brian Glowacki at The Music Hall Lounge
Comedian Brian Glowacki returns to Portsmouth for his annual fall run of shows at The Music Hall Lounge, with performances on Friday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 7, at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$35. Learn more here.
The Ridge Jam at Newmarket Millspace
Standout New Hampshire rock bands Shotgun Alice, The Form, and Pointless Culture will share the spotlight for a triple-bill show at Newmarket Millspace on Friday, Nov. 6, from 6:30-10 p.m. Tickets are $15. Learn more here.
Dance and laugh at The Rockingham Ballroom
This weekend at The Rockingham Ballroom in Newmarket:
• Join Nina and Morry El-Badry for an East Coast Swing lesson followed by open dancing at the Ballroom Social Dance on Friday, Nov. 6, from 6:30-10 p.m. ($15).
• Following live music from Jam Tomorrow, headliner Steve Sweeney and supporting acts Dan Donahue and David Twohig perform at the monthly Comedy Night on Saturday from 7-11 p.m. ($25).
Lots of live music at The Press Room
Upcoming shows at The Press Room in Portsmouth:
• Local indie band Dummy Ache plays an album release show with support from Spirit Hotel, Kong Moon, and Isaac Raven on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. ($15-$18).
• New York Americana band Driftwood headlines with local opener Jon Nolan & Good Co. on Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. ($17-$20).
• DJs LZRD PPL and Unspun share the turntables on Friday, Nov. 6, at 10:30 p.m. ($10)
• Tribute band Space Cowboys celebrates the music of Steve Miller on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. ($20-$25).
• DJs Jay Sync and RH3TT spin dance music on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10:30 p.m. ($10)
Get tickets to all Press Room events here.
Killer concerts at The Word Barn
Three nights, three killer concerts at The Word Barn in Exeter:
• The Mountain on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 7-9 p.m. ($25)
• Steeplechase on Friday, Nov. 6, from 7-9 p.m. ($25)
• Connor Garvey and Ben Cosgrove on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 7-9 p.m. ($25)
Get tickets to The Word Barn here.
Country music at The Lost Cowboy
The newly rebranded and renovated Lost Cowboy Taproom in Portsmouth now has free live country music every Thursday and Friday night from 7-10 p.m. Learn more here.
“The Pocket Universe” at N.H. Theatre Project
Local comedy troupe Darwin’s Waiting Room presents the sketch comedy show “The Pocket Universe” at New Hampshire Theatre Project in Portsmouth from Nov. 6-22. Tickets are $22, available here.
Comedy and music at WSCA Radio
The Button Factory Stage at WSCA Radio in Portsmouth will host live comedy and music this weekend:
• A total of 10 comedians will each present 10-minute slideshows over two nights in Comedians on Stage Giving Slideshows on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 5-6, at 7 p.m. ($15).
• Regional rock bands Turbo Cats, Spitefire, and Nathan Hill Trio will share the bill on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. ($10-$15)
Get your WSCA show tickets here.
Seacoast Last Waltz Band at 3S Artspace
The Band tribute act Seacoast Last Waltz Band will perform live at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth on Friday Nov. 6, from 8-11 p.m. Tickets are $25-$30, with a portion of proceeds going to the Continuum Arts Collective. Learn more here.
Exeter Fall Art Tour
Thirteen galleries, studio collectives, and individual arts studios will open their doors during the free, self-guided Exeter Fall Art Tour on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn more here.
See the full calendar for more local events.
