Though there may be stormy weather, there are lots of ways to stay dry and have a great time during the first astronomical weekend of fall. Here’s a list of highlights coming up from Sept. 25-27.
Kittery Fall Film Weekend at The Dance Hall
A weekend of documentary films and Q&As in Kittery featuring:
• “Fork in the Road” on Friday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m.
• “Row of Life” on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $15. Learn more here.
Telluride by the Sea at The Music Hall
A weekend of cinema in Portsmouth featuring:
• “The Debut” on Friday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m.
• “Fatherland” on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 1 p.m.
• “Tender Loving Care” on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 3:30 p.m.
• “Ink” on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m.
• “Wild Horse Nine” on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 12 p.m.
• “Elsinore” on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 3 p.m.
• “Burgundy” on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $23 per film, or $125-$500 for weekend passes. Learn more here.
Live music and live raptors at The Word Barn
Coming up at The Word Barn in Exeter:
• Ali McGuirk on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. ($25)
• David Francey on Friday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. ($49)
• Owls of New England on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 3 p.m. ($27)
Bands and DJs at The Press Room
Coming up at The Press Room in Portsmouth:
• Diaspora Radio: Be by Common on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 9 p.m. ($15-$20)
• Born on the Bayou: An Evening of Creedence Clearwater Revival on Friday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. ($18-$25)
• LUNCH 7 w/ DJ Evaredy & Live a Little on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 10 p.m. ($10)
• Milk St Album Release Show w/ Dog Lips & theWorst on Sunday , Sept. 27, at 8 p.m. ($15)
• Honky Tonk Mondays w/ Seldom Playrights on Monday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. ($12-$15)
Two multi-act shows at WSCA Radio
Coming up on the Button Factory Stage in Portsmouth:
• Paul Hodes & The Blue Buddha Band with Jay and Michael of Michael Landgarten & The Converts on Friday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m. ($10-$15)
• Brother Deer Solomon, Olivia Alexandropoulos, & Aidan Mountain on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m., $10
Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival
The Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival will feature free live performances at sites around downtown Portsmouth on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25-26. Learn more here.
Shocktoberfest at Liars Bench Beer Co.
Liars Bench and the Portsmouth Halloween Parade unite to present a full day of craft beer, music, fun, and fundraising in Portsmouth on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Learn more here.
Truffle 40th Anniversary Show at The Stone Church
Local band Truffle celebrates 40 years in the music biz with a live show at The Stone Church in Newmarket on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 5-8 p.m. Tickets are $20-$25. Learn more here.
Anniversary Ball at The Rockingham Ballroom
The Rockingham Ballroom in Newmarket marks its 92nd anniversary with a concert featuring the Bedford Big Band on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25-$30. Learn more here.
Nation of Language at 3S Artspace
National of Language performs with guest Anika at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $28.50-$35. Learn more here.
Celebrate Pink 5K Race/Walk in Portsmouth
The 18th annual Celebrate Pink 5K benefits My Breast Cancer Support. It begins at Portsmouth Middle School on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 9 a.m. Learn more here.
Football at Black Rock Sports Club
Watch the New England Patriots take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on the huge new Jumbotron while enjoying games, simulators, tailgate food, and specials at Black Rock Sports Club in Portsmouth on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m. Tickets are $15. Learn more here.
See the full calendar for more local events.
