Get out and enjoy some live music, theater, comedy, and more this weekend. Here are some highlights.

Author: Matt Kanner
Top five things to do: June 15-17
A number of firsts occur this weekend, including the first PPAF concert of the year, the first Hackmatack show of the year, and the first live performance by a new local band.
Top five things to do: June 19-21
This weekend's festivities include the annual Juneteenth Celebration, a wildflower workshop, a comedy show, an album release, and a live concert.
Top five things to do: June 21-23
It's Portsmouth Pride weekend, and there are all kinds of festivities taking place around the Seacoast. Here are just a few of the highlights.
Top five things to do: June 22-24
The first weekend of summer offers so many worthy events on the Seacoast that we’ve upped our normal top-five roundup to a full top 10.
Top five things to do: June 26-28
Among the notable happenings this weekend are several events devoted to important causes, as well as some local entertainment. Here are the details.
Top five things to do: June 28-30
The last weekend of June brings local art, food, music, and more to Seacoast venues, including some familiar favorites. Here are a few highlights.
Top five things to do: June 29-July 1
Independence Day falls midweek this year, but you can start the celebration early with a number of notable weekend events in the Portsmouth area. Here...
Top five things to do: June 3-9
These are somber times in our country. Please note that some events have been canceled or postponed in recognition of the nationwide crisis, so check...
Top five things to do: June 4-6
Early June brings fresh music, comedy, and art to local venues. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: June 8-10
Tens of thousands of people will flock to downtown Portsmouth on Saturday for the annual Market Square Day celebration. But that’s not the only notable this weekend.
Top five things to do: March 1-3
The onset of March brings lots of exciting art, music, marathons, and even wrestling to the Seacoast. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: March 11-13
The weekend brings music, theater, poetry and more to Seacoast venues. Here are a few of the highlights.
Top five things to do: March 12-18
Music, comedy, dance, poetry, and literature are among the local entertainment options coming up over the next week.
Top five things to do: March 13-15
UPDATES: The two Gibson Brother Shows at The Word Barn scheduled for Saturday, March 14, has been canceled. The Percy Hill show at The Stone...
Top five things to do: March 15-17
There are lots of cool events coming up this weekend, including locally-focused music, theater, comedy, art, and more. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: March 16-18
There is not one single Nor’easter in the forecast this weekend (though next week could be a different story), so we’ll be free to celebrate...
Top five things to do: March 18-20
Celebrate the start of spring with music, theater, comedy, poetry, and more this weekend.
Top five things to do: March 19-21
Spring begins this weekend! Celebrate with music, theater, and spring shopping. Here are some highlights. Vintage Bazaar – Spring Edition Vintage Bazaar New England hosts...
Top five things to do: March 2-4
The Seacoast music community is still mourning the death of long-time local musician Jeff Bibbo, but there’s an opportunity to celebrate his life this weekend....
Top five things to do: March 23-25
While winter labors to maintain its grip on New England, the Seacoast resolutely forges ahead with plans for spring. A couple of events coming up...
Top five things to do: March 27-29
A number of area organizations are now offering online events to help people stave off the boredom and have some fun from a safe social distance.
Top five things to do: March 27-April 1
Live entertainment will continue ramping up as temperatures rise. The week ahead brings music, theater, comedy, art, and more.
Top five things to do: March 29-31
Art, fashion, music, theater, and more are on tap this weekend at Seacoast venues. Here are some of the most intriguing highlights.
Top five things to do: March 30-April 1
A plethora of local, regional, and national acts are performing live music at Seacoast venues over Easter weekend, highlighted by the first shows of the...