There are some notable shows taking place at local venues this weekend, along with some new theater and a special post-Valentine’s drag show.
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Top five things to do: Feb. 1-3
The first weekend of February features lots of art and music, plus a black history “Tea Talk” and a dose of comic political theater.
Top five things to do: Jan. 18-20
It’s fitting that there’s snow in the forecast this weekend, as several upcoming events have a mid-winter theme. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: Jan. 11-13
There’s a lot going on during this second weekend of 2019, including new art, music, theater, and film. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: Jan. 4-6
The first weekend of the New Year brings new art, music, and theater to the Seacoast. Here are some of the highlights. Christopher Volpe’s ‘Turning...
Top five things to do: Dec. 29-31
A roundup of Seacoast entertainment during the last weekend of 2018, including year-end comedy, theater, and lots of live music.
Top five things to do: Dec. 21-25
For the purposes of this top five, we’re counting the four days from the winter solstice through Christmas as an extended long weekend. (That way...
Top five things to do: Dec. 14-16
The holiday marathon continues this weekend on the Seacoast, and our event highlights reflect that theme. But we’re going to try to put the spotlight...
Top five things to do: Dec. 7-9
Christmas fairs, concerts, exhibits, plays, and other holiday-themed events abound this weekend at locations across the Seacoast.
Top five things to do: Nov. 30-Dec. 2
Holiday season kicks into high gear this weekend with parades and celebrations across the Seacoast. Here are some of the top events.
Top five things to do: Nov. 21-25
The extended five-day weekend begins Wednesday night, and for those who aren’t traveling for Thanksgiving, there are plenty of ways to entertain yourself on the...
Top five things to do: Nov. 16-18
Holiday shopping season is a great time to support local artists, and there are a couple of perfect opportunities to do so this weekend. There’s...
Top five things to do: Nov. 9-11
With Scissorfight at The Press Room, Rick Rude at Sue’s, and the Portsmouth Jazz and Blues Festival, there will be an excess of great local...
Top 12 Seacoast Halloween events: Oct. 26-28
NOTE: The impending weather may affect some of these events. The Portsmouth Halloween Parade takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 31 (which also marks the delayed...
Top five things to do: Oct. 19-21
There are some unique offerings at area venues this weekend, including a horror-comedy musical, an Afrofuturistic fashion show, and a food truck festival.
Top five things to do: Oct. 5-7
It’s another festive fall weekend on the Seacoast, with many noteworthy concerts, theater events, and festivals. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: Sept. 28-30
Visual art, history, theater, maritime music, a West End party, and more are on tap this weekend on the Seacoast. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: Sept. 21-23
Rather than mourning the end of summer, it’s time to celebrate the onset of autumn — the season of the harvest, Oktoberfest, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and...
Top five things to do: Sept. 7-9
Summer will not go quietly. On the contrary, there are dozens of big events coming up this weekend, including some outdoor festivals. Here are a...
Top five things to do: Aug. 31-Sept. 2
The heat wave is breaking just in time for the long Labor Day Weekend, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate on the Seacoast. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: Aug. 24-26
Local art, local music, local theater, local food, and local pride will all be on display this weekend on the Seacoast. Here are some of...
Top five things to do: Aug. 17-19
We at PortsmouthNH.com are tired of hearing the reports, beginning in early August, that summer is drawing to a close. As far as we’re concerned,...
Top five things to do: Aug. 10-12
It’s a big weekend for music on the Seacoast region. Artists local and national, past and present, will perform at area venues. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: Aug. 3-5
Our roundup of weekend entertainment on the Seacoast includes art exhibitions, outdoor concerts, and other festive gatherings.
Top five things to do: July 27-29
Tall ships, visual arts, free comics, bluegrass and beer, rock ’n’ roll — here are some of the top happenings coming up this weekend on the Seacoast.