Join author and radio personality Ron Kolek of the New England Ghost Project, along with author and lighthouse historian Jeremy D’Entremont, for a rare nighttime…
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Art Lecture: ‘It’s a Small World’ at Discover Portsmouth
Gerald W.R. Ward, Curator, Portsmouth Historical Society discusses new research into the life of the little-known Patten, who did not become an artist but enjoyed…
Historic Walking Tour: Federal West End
Join historian Dr. Richard Candee and explore the stories behind the development, architecture, and residents of the neighborhood. To see more local events, click here.
Rules of the Road: An Intro to Investing at Lane Memorial Library
The Lane Library will host a special investing event on Monday, August 5th at 6:30 PM. Nancy Andrew, from Edward Jones will offer a free…
PechaKucha Night Portsmouth #38
Pechakucha Night Portsmouth, Volume 38 Thursday, August 15 Doors at 6pm / Presentations at 6:30pm Free admission / Suggested donation of $5 Reservations recommended as…
Green Roof Workshop at The Good Food Farm
Are you curious about green roofs? What are they and why to plant one? Do you have an appropriate roof to add one to? Find…
Lecture: Wood-firing Ceramics Then and Now
Maureen Mills, a member of the League of NH Craftsmen included in the Contemporary NH Folk Art exhibition will discuss her work and aspects of…
MUB Talks: Shannon Watts
Speaker: Shannon Watts; Founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Shannon Watts is a mother of five who, prior to founding Moms…
Author Talk w/ Jean Bosco Rutagengwa
On Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 5:30 pm, the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH) will host a book talk with Jean Bosco Rutagengwa,…
MUB Talks: Geena Rocero
Speaker: Geena Rocero; Transgender Fashion Model and Activist Geena Rocero, born and raised in Manila, Philippines, is a Model, Public Speaker, Producer, Trans Rights Advocate…
Democracy Day Dinner at Portsmouth Country Club
Please join us for a special dinner at Portsmouth Country Club in Greenland, NH. Keynote Speaker Ann M. Ravel was a Democratic Commissioner on the…
‘Around the World in 80 Plants’ at the Urban Forestry Center
Stephen Barstow, author of “Around The World in 80 Plants: An Edible Perennial Vegetable Adventure For Temperate Climates,” has devoted 30 years to trialing 6,000…
Active Retirement Association Explores Hospital Mergers
How do hospital mergers impact your healthcare, and the health of the nation? The merger trend is here. Come listen to Wentworth-Douglass CEO Greg Walker…
Johanna Kuss at Rye Driftwood Garden Club
Come learn about the landscape design elements that will complement your home’s architectural style. Rye Driftwood Garden Club’s presents award-winning landscape designer Johanna Kuss, who…
MUB Talks: James Barrat
Speaker: James Barrat; Filmmaker and Author of “Our Final Invention: Artificial Intelligence and the End of the Human Era” Award-winning documentary filmmaker James Barrat is…
PolarTREC with Piper Bartlett-Browne
PolarTREC with Piper Bartlett-Browne Wednesday October 16 | 7 – 8:30 PM This summer, Piper Bartlett-Browne, a science teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas High School…
President Trump and the Press: A Conversation with Maggie Haberman
Maggie Haberman, New York Times White House correspondent and CNN political analyst, will speak as part of the Rutman Distinguished Lecture Series on the American…
Local History: Sex and the Scientist
Local History Talk Sex and the Scientist The Indecent Life of Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford (1753 – 1814) Tuesday October 22 | 7 – 8:30…
Jewish-Muslim Cooperation: The Holocaust and Beyond
A panel discussion about the history of Muslim-Jewish cooperation and engagement in anti-Nazi resistance. Part of the Hans Heilbronner Lecture Series, the event is free…
Pizza & Climate at Flatbread
How has climate change influenced your life? What environmental issues matter to you? Come join us at Flatbread Company for a round table discussion and…
MUB Talks: Laura Wides-Muñoz
Speaker: Laura Wides-Muñoz; Author of “The Making of a Dream: How a Group of Young Undocumented Immigrants Helped Change What It Means to be American”…
Tour WWII Pulpit Rock Tower
Public Tours of Pulpit Rock Tower Saturday, November 9, 2019 10AM – 2PM On Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 10 AM to 2PM the Friends…
How the Sun Powers Star Island
Engineer Richard Case will describe the hundreds of solar panels and dozens of batteries that furnish much of Star island’s power today. Off the New…
Austin Hyatt at Discover Portsmouth
Carl Austin Hyatt shares his experiences in Peru with indigenous shamans. Enjoy the talk and the exhibit, From Portsmouth to Peru in Search of Anima…
Cynthia Anderson at Water Street Bookstore
We the People of Exeter Lecture and Film Series and Water Street Bookstore will host Cynthia Anderson, award winning author of Home Now: How 6000…
MUB Talks: Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
Speaker: Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf; Former NBA Player and Social Justice Advocate Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf had a nine-year NBA career and is known for being one of the…
The Refuge Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Join the Arctic Refuge Defense Campaign and the League of Conservation Voters on Tuesday, November 26th at 6:30 pm at the Portsmouth Public Library for…
KCC Free Lecture Series: “How Ida Changed My Life”
KCC Free Lecture Series Presents: “How Ida Changed My Life: The Power of an Alter-Ego” with Susan Poulin When: Wednesday, December 4, 7:00PM, Cost: Free!…
Greg Lukianoff at PEA
We the People of Exeter Film and Lecture Series and Phillips Exeter Academy will host New York Times best-selling author Greg Lukianoff speaking on his…
Local History Talk: Money, Revolution & Books
Local History Talk Money, Revolution & Books Tuesday December 10 | 7 – 8:30 PM Portsmouth Public Library The library’s Local History series features authors…