A theme of many of this weekend’s top local events is that they raise money and/or awareness for worthy causes. Here are some of the highlights.

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Now Hear This: July 2019
“Volume II” by Cursed on Earth The terms “blackgrass” and “dark folk” both are appropriate with the theme of “Volume II.” Ryan Walters and Paul...
Port Watch: Week of July 22
The week began with a flurry of activity Monday morning in Portsmouth Harbor, and several more ships are coming and going over the next few...
Top five things to do: July 19-21
It’s another summer weekend when we feel compelled to boost our typical top-five list to a top 10. Keep cool and enjoy some art, music, theater, and more.
Port Watch: Week of July 15
The Palanca Rio is due to set sail from Portsmouth Harbor tonight, but several other ships are expected to arrive over the course of the week.
Pete Buttigieg in Rye
Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg was in Rye on the morning of Friday, July 12, to address a gathering of voters. Buttigieg, the Democratic mayor of...
Kirsten Gillibrand in Portsmouth
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was in Portsmouth over the weekend to campaign at the home of Terie Norellie, former speaker of the N.H. House.
Top five things to do: July 12-14
Fill your weekend itinerary with local music and outdoor celebration. Here are some highlights coming to Seacoast spots near you.
Top five things to do: July 5-7
July 4 marks the official start of summer ’round these parts, and this post-Fourth weekend features art, theater, and music in the sun.
Port Watch: Week of July 1
A shipment of asphalt is expected in port on Tuesday, to be followed by a shipment of diesel on Friday. 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.
Portsmouth PRIDE 2019
Hundreds of people gathered in Market Square around noon on Saturday, June 22, to take part in Portsmouth’s annual PRIDE March. The rainbow parade concluded...
Port Watch: Week of June 24
It’s shaping up to be an exceptionally quiet week at the Port of New Hampshire, but one big bulk carrier arrived Monday morning. Here are the details.
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.
Now Hear This: June 2019
Seacoast music writer Austin Sorette digs into the latest albums by local artists Sam Carp, Tristan Omand, and Back on the Train.
Port Watch: Week of June 17
The tanker Selasse and the bulk carrier Madison Eagle both are due into the Port of New Hampshire later this week. Here are the details.
Top 10 things to do: June 14-16
For the second week in a row, we can’t resist boosting our typical top five to a top 10. This may just be the summer...
Visiting the ‘Pelicans’ of Star Island
A newly released book depicting life as a seasonal worker on Star Island is a photographic journey into life as a “Pelican.” As a visitor...
Open Doors: The Clip Joint
Walking down Daniel Street in downtown Portsmouth, most locals will recognize The Clip Joint. The entirely woman-operated barber shop has been a staple of the...
Port Watch: Week of June 10
The BBC Kwiatkowski left Portsmouth Harbor this morning, but the Global Sentinel is still in port and another tanker is expected later this week.
Top 10 things to do: June 7-9
There are too many noteworthy events this weekend to narrow down our roundup to the usual five, so we’re taking the rare step of boosting to a top 10.
Port Watch: Week of June 3
As summer approaches, marine traffic slows down at the Port of New Hampshire. Just one ship to report on this week; here are the details.
Top five things to do: May 31-June 2
There is a lot going on this weekend on the Seacoast. We’ve narrowed our highlights down to five major festivals coming to local spaces.
Port Watch: Week of May 27
The Virgo Colossus, BBC Kwiatkowski, and Great Eastern are all in port now, and the Global Sentinel is expected tomorrow. Here are the details.
Top five things to do: May 24-26
Entertainment highlights over the long Memorial Day Weekend include live music, festivals, parades, and more. Here are some details.