The first weekend of March offers art, music, comedy, and more at local venues. Here are some highlights.
Art ‘Round Town in Portsmouth
The Art ‘Round Town gallery walk on Friday will feature receptions for several shows in downtown Portsmouth from 5-8 p.m. The Kennedy Gallery will introduce “Marking Time in the Wild,” featuring oil paintings by Roy Stever, while the New Hampshire Art Association presents “Fledgling: Artists Under 30” at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery.
Two concerts at The Word Barn
Two top roots music acts split the bill at The Word Barn on Friday. North Carolina’s Chatham Rabbits and Boston’s Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light perform from 7-9 p.m. ($20). On Sunday, singer-songwriters Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh, and Melissa Carper join forces for an amazing night of music from 7-9 p.m. ($25). Learn more here.
Tony V at the Rio & McCue’s
One of Boston’s top comics will be in Portsmouth for two standup performances on Friday night. Tony V, once named the “Funniest Person in Massachusetts,” will be at the Rio Tequila Cantina with guest Cher Lynn from 7-8:30 p.m. ($20) and at McCue’s Comedy Club with Lynn and host Liam Hales from 8-9:30 p.m. ($20). Learn more here.
Veronica Lewis at Jimmy’s
New Hampshire native Veronica Lewis graduated from high school less than two years ago but has already piled up plenty of accomplishments, including two Blues Music Award nominations. The singer and keyboardist will bring her band to Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club in Portsmouth on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45. Learn more here.
Clifford Cameron at The Dance Hall
Songs by The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Neil Young, and Bob Marley are among those featured in the repertoire of Clifford Cameron’s Vinyl Quartet. The group reimagines music from the 1960s and ’70s in a modern, improvisatory setting. They’ll perform at The Dance Hall in Kittery on Friday from 7:30-9 p.m. Tickets are $17. Learn more here.
Live music at The Stone Church
The Stone Church is bringing some world-class funk to Newmarket with two concerts this weekend. Avant-funk duo Soule Monde will headline with special guest Skunk Jesus on Friday from 8-11 p.m. ($20). Sophistafunk will blend funk, hip-hop, and positive vibes with special guest Lee Ross on Saturday at 9 p.m. ($16). Learn more here.
Watchhouse (duo) at The Music Hall
Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Watchhouse (formerly known as Mandolin Orange) released an album as a duo last summer, and now the two singers and string instrumentalists are touring the nation. They’ll play their stripped-down folk tunes at The Music Hall in Portsmouth on Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $42-$55. Learn more here.
Regional rock at WSCA
WSCA Portsmouth Community Radio is showcasing regional rock this weekend. On Friday from 8-11 p.m., New York trio Pons (featuring two drummers) headlines with area acts Dog Lips, Gaud, and Lahnah ($10). On Saturday from 8-11 p.m., Chazz plays an album release show with guests Five Feet and She Who Weeps ($10). Learn more here.
Laugh Riot at The Rockingham Ballroom
Laugh Riot’s monthly standup comedy night at The Rockingham Ballroom in Newmarket features a stellar lineup on Friday from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Seasoned headliners Steve Scarfo (above) and Steve Bjork will get support from newcomer John Baglio, following an opening set from musical act Tim Bear. Tickets are $20. Learn more here.
The Last Waltz at The Press Room
An assemblage of Seacoast musicians will recreate one of the greatest concerts ever recorded at The Press Room in Portsmouth this weekend. About 20 local artists will perform The Band’s “The Last Waltz” on Saturday at 9 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25-$35; proceeds support the Continuum Arts Collective. Learn more here.
See the full calendar for more local events.