There’s a whole lotta music — and other entertainment — happening on the Seacoast this weekend.
Live music at The Stone Church
Local crooner Leo Ganley joins The Rockingham Groove for a Dance Party at The Stone Church in Newmarket on Friday from 6-9 p.m. ($25). Local jam band Superfrog plays an impromptu gig with opener Safarri on Saturday at 9 p.m. ($10). Americana band The Fretbenders play an afternoon show on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. ($15). Learn more here.
Rock and raptors in The Word Barn Meadow
Best known as cofounder of The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow, Billy Keane will bring his own band, The Waking Dream, to The Word Barn Meadow in Exeter on Friday from 7-9 p.m. ($20). On Saturday morning, educators from Tailwinds will introduce guests to some live raptor species during an Owl Brunch from 10:30-11:30 a.m. ($25). The Adam Ezra Group wraps up the weekend with a pair of sold-out shows on Sunday. Learn more here.
Concerts at The Dance Hall
It’ll be a lively weekend at The Dance Hall in Kittery. Singer Chris Humphrey showcases vocal renditions of compositions by a true trumpet legend during The Voice of Clark Terry on Friday from 8-9:30 p.m. ($17-$22). Portland, Ore.-based bluegrass band Fog Holler follows on Saturday from 8-9:30 p.m. ($17-$22). The Jazz Casual series continues on Sunday with a performance by the Maddoc Johnson Group from 5-6:30 p.m. ($15-$18). Learn more here.
2023 TEAM Independence Jam
Seven acts will perform under the singer-songwriter tent at the Independence Jam in Exeter on Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Presented by TEAM (Town Exeter Arts Music), the event will also feature art vendors, food trucks, cultural exhibits, and kids’ activities in Swasey Parkway. Tickets are $10 each or $20 per family. Learn more here.
Pop Country Music Festival at Newburyport Brewing
The lineup at Newburyport Brewing Co.’s 2023 Pop Country Music Fest includes Lexi James, Elisa Smith, Maddi Ryan, and AK Cody. Presented with Evolvement Music, there will also be food trucks, lawn games, and cold beer during the outdoor festival on Saturday from 12-10 p.m. Tickets are only $10 for the whole day. Learn more here.
BOLT at Green Acre
As part of its “Crossing the Threshold” art theme, Green Acre: A Baha’i Center of Learning is partnering with Theater for the People to present BOLT on Saturday from 7:30-9 p.m. in Eliot. The multidisciplinary dance performance uplifts femme voices from the Asian-American diaspora. Tickets are on a sliding scale up to $20. Learn more here.
Corey Manning at McCue’s Comedy Club
Comedian Corey Manning has headlined The Apollo, streamed on Amazon Prime, appeared on NBC’s “Family Feud” with Steve Harvey, and been showcased on Jamie Foxx’s “Laffapalooza.” He’ll perform live at McCue’s Comedy Club at the Roundabout Diner in Portsmouth on Saturday from 8-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. Learn more here.
Two shows on the Button Factory Stage
WSCA Portsmouth Community Radio has announced a couple of exciting last-minute shows on the Button Factory Stage this weekend. Vermont’s Greg Freeman will play a chill set of music with local guest opener Hello Shark on Saturday from 8-11 p.m. ($10). Portland-based punk trio Milk St. headlines a show with support from acoustic pop-rock act Megan From Work on Sunday from 8-9 p.m. ($10). Learn more here.
Krewe de Groove at Crows’ Feat Farm
Enjoy a farm-fresh meal and groove to some live music at Crows’ Feat Farm in Kensington on Sunday. The Crows’ Feat Community Picnic, served buffet-style, takes place from 1-2:30 p.m. ($30). Then, from 3-5 p.m., regional funk, soul, and roots-rock band Krewe de Groove takes the outdoor stage ($10-$20). Learn more here.
Joe Lovano Quartet at Jimmy’s
A Grammy Award-winning jazz saxophonist and composer is on his way to Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club in Portsmouth. Joe Lovano, who has been nominated for 14 Grammys and has won numerous Downbeat Magazine’s Critics and Readers Polls, will perform on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10-$75. Learn more here.
See the full calendar for more local events.