Top five things to do

Lifestyle –

Four out of five of our top weekend events take place partially or entirely outdoors, inviting you to indulge in local arts while also getting outside in the summer air. Here are the highlights.

Top five things to do

Lifestyle –

Music, theater, literature, and yoga are on the docket this weekend, with many events taking place outside in the sunshine. See our weekend roundup for some of the highlights.

Port Watch: Week of June 26

Port Watch, News, Outdoor –

The cable ship Thorco Luna is still at the Tyco terminal, where it will continue loading fiber-optic cable until July 15. A couple of other ships are due to arrive in port this week. Get the details in Port Watch.

Top five things to do

Music –

Several events coming up this weekend offer opportunities to have a good time while supporting worthy causes. Here are a few of the highlights.

Stretching the imagination

Stage –

“The Adventures of Oliver Z. Wanderkook,” on stage now at West End Studio Theatre in Portsmouth, takes guests on a journey through all realms of art.

The Unseen Nas

Music –

Portsmouth-based DJ D. Begun blends hip-hop legends Nas and Quasimoto on his mashup album Nasimoto, and it's generating quite a buzz in the hip-hop blogosphere.

Top five things to do

Lifestyle –

It’s the final weekend before summer, and a number of upcoming events mark the start of the season, including a sand-sculpting competition at Hampton Beach and Prescott Park’s first concert of the year. Learn about these and other highlights here.

Now Hear This

Music –

Reviews of recent albums by Seacoast bands The Woolly Mammoths, Marvel Prone, and Palanapanache.

Top five things to do

Lifestyle –

With temperatures expected to surge this weekend, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors or hide from the heat inside. Here are some of the top events coming up in the area.

The nexus of American music

Music –

The Soggy Po’ Boys’ parade of Big Easy jazz marches on with their new EP, Hang it on the Wall, which they'll unveil with an album release show at 3S Artspace on Friday.

Now Read This: June

Books –

Highlighting Liberty Hardy's list of the top 10 books coming out this month is the first release from The God of Small Things author Arundhati Roy in nearly 20 years. Check out the full list here.

Port Watch: Week of June 5

News, Outdoor, Port Watch –

There are no ships slated to arrive at the Port of New Hampshire this week, but there are a couple already in port that arrived on Friday. Get the details in the latest installment of Port Watch.

Top five things to do

Lifestyle –

There’s a lot going on this weekend. Lots of art, lots of chowder, lots of shopping, and a couple of temporary farewells. Check out some of the weekend highlights here.