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Top Five Things to Do

Top 10 things to do: May 4-6

Art, Books, Lifestyle, Music, Outdoor, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – May 3, 2018

There’s so much happening this first weekend of May that we could not confine our highlights to a mere five events like usual. Instead, we’ve got a top-10 roundup.

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Hamlet

Top five things to do: April 27-29

Art, Books, Lifestyle, Music, Outdoor, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – Apr 26, 2018

Those seeking to indulge in the arts this weekend have diverse options to choose from all over the Seacoast, with events in Portsmouth, Lee, Eliot, and Dover making our top-five list.

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Mamadou

Top five things to do: April 20-22

Art, Film, Lifestyle, Music, Outdoor, Top Five Things to Do – Apr 19, 2018

Though April has felt like an extension of winter, many of this weekend’s top events are themed around spring and the outdoors. Learn about some of the highlights in our weekly top five.

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New Hampshire Beat Festival

Top five things to do: April 13-15

Art, Books, Lifestyle, Music, Top Five Things to Do – Apr 12, 2018

There are two big literary events coming up this weekend, as well as notable celebrations of the arts, beer, and a special bonus: pet films....

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New Hampshire Craft Beer Week 2018

Top five things to do: April 6-8

Art, Books, Lifestyle, Music, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – Apr 5, 2018

The overlap of New Hampshire Craft Beer Week and Restaurant Week Portsmouth & the Seacoast offers a weekend of fantastic gluttony. There’s also lots of...

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One Night of Queen

Top five things to do: March 30-April 1

Art, Books, Lifestyle, Music, Top Five Things to Do – Mar 29, 2018

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...

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Top five things to do: March 16-18

Art, Lifestyle, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – Mar 16, 2018

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...

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Dance Northeast Sole City Dancers

Top five things to do: March 9-11

Art, Lifestyle, Music, Outdoor, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – Mar 9, 2018

Daylight savings time begins this weekend, meaning the days will be longer and spring is beckoning. And so we celebrate with a plant show, a...

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Crackle & Hops Winter Festival

Top five things to do: Feb. 16-18

Art, Lifestyle, Music, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – Feb 16, 2018

News of its pending sale at auction has not deterred Smuttynose Brewing Company from hosting a mid-season celebration with its Crackle & Hops Winter Festival....

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Top five things to do: Feb. 9-11

Art, Books, Lifestyle, Music, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – Feb 9, 2018

Our weekly roundup of weekend entertainment on the Seacoast features art, comedy, music, storytelling, dance, and plenty of partying.

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Winter Ice Dance

Top five things to do: Feb. 2-4

Art, Lifestyle, Music, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – Feb 2, 2018

The first weekend of February brings the usual explosion of arts on the Seacoast. This weekend also features professional ice dances, great concerts, sketch comedy,...

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Kate Redgate

Top five things to do: Jan. 26-28

Art, Lifestyle, Music, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – Jan 26, 2018

This weekend presents several opportunities to see some of the Seacoast’s favorite local acts, including at least a couple that have not performed publicly in...

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A Different Engine

Top five things to do: Jan. 19-21

Lifestyle, Music, Outdoor, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – Jan 19, 2018

The Women’s March 2018 may be the most significant event happening this weekend. But you can also enjoy live music, theater, food, beer, and more.

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Joe Hill

Top five things to do: Jan. 12-14

Art, Books, Lifestyle, Music, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – Jan 12, 2018

This weekend’s event highlights could bring you to Portsmouth, Exeter, or Newmarket for live music, author readings, art, or theater — or all of the above. Find out more here.

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Christopher Volpe Sea and Shore

Top five things to do: Jan. 5-7

Art, Lifestyle, Music, Outdoor, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – Jan 5, 2018

Having survived the bomb cyclone, it’s time to seek our entertainment for the first weekend of 2018. Here are some of the highlights.

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Top five things to do: Dec. 29-31

Lifestyle, Music, Outdoor, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – Dec 29, 2017

It’s been a surreal year, and it’s ending on an icy note. But with New Year’s Eve coming up on Sunday, Dec. 31, there are...

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Winter Solstice events Fallen Angel

Top five things to do: Winter Solstice edition

Books, Lifestyle, Music, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – Dec 21, 2017

We’re publishing our top-five roundup a day early this week to include the Winter Solstice events — and extending it an extra day to go...

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Top five things to do: Dec. 15-17

Lifestyle, Music, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – Dec 15, 2017

Holiday-related activity dominates the Seacoast scene this weekend. There’s no escaping it, so we’re highlighting five of the most intriguing holiday events coming to a...

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Christmas Carol Exeter

Top five things to do: Dec. 8-10

Lifestyle, Music, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – Dec 8, 2017

This weekend, punks play a benefit show, The Look Backs release a CD, Santas go out drinking, Delicate Steve visit, and Charles Dickens haunts local stages.

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Top five things to do: Dec. 1-3

Art, Film, Lifestyle, Music, Top Five Things to Do – Dec 1, 2017

The Portsmouth Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting are on Saturday, and many other compelling events surround it this weekend. Here are some of the highlights.

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Art on the Hill Open Studios

Top five things to do: Nov. 24-26

Art, Lifestyle, Music, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – Nov 24, 2017

Holiday shopping doesn’t have to be a total drag. Thanksgiving weekend brings Plaid Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Art on the Hill, among other events...

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Sound Sculpture

Top five things to do: Nov. 17-19

Art, Lifestyle, Music, Top Five Things to Do – Nov 17, 2017

Art, music, and worthy causes highlight the entertainment options coming up this weekend in Exeter, Dover, Rollinsford, Kittery, and Portsmouth.

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Draw the Line

Top five things to do: Nov. 10-12

Lifestyle, Music, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – Nov 10, 2017

This weekend you can go see Talking Heads, Aerosmith, Elvis Presley, and Roy Orbison on the Seacoast! Well, not them, but their professional impersonators. Which...

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Dover Zombie Walk

Top five things to do: Oct. 27-29

Art, Lifestyle, Music, Stage, Top Five Things to Do – Oct 27, 2017

With Halloween lurking right around the corner, the weekend is crawling with events that span the spooky spectrum. Here are some of the weekend highlights....

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Cape Snow

Top five things to do: Nov. 3-5

Art, Film, Lifestyle, Music, Outdoor, Top Five Things to Do – Oct 26, 2017

Though the delightful chaos of Halloween is over, there are still plenty of entertainment options coming up this weekend, including a show with Cape Snow.

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