Enjoy some meaningful music and theater this weekend on the Seacoast.
Three concerts at The Word Barn
Get ready for three concerts in three nights at The Word Barn in Exeter. Jake Swamp & The Pine headlines with guest Kali Stoddard Imari on Friday from 7-9 p.m. ($25). The Resonant Rogues share their Appalachian folk with guest Dan Blakeslee on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. ($25). Incredibly accomplished songwriter Catie Curtis follows on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. ($25) Learn more here.
Shows on the Button Factory Stage
WSCA Portsmouth Community Radio is hosting A Night of Electronica featuring 1S2, Kirk at Work, and DJ Chad Banks on Friday at 7 p.m. ($10-$15). Then, singer-songwriter Jackie Crow (pictured) takes the Button Factory Stage for a live show on Saturday at 8 p.m. ($10-$15). Learn more here.
“The Wasp” at The Players’ Ring
The next show at The Players’ Ring in Portsmouth is described as a “gripping, electric nail-biter” loaded with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. “The Wasp” is on stage May 2-18; show times are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $26-$29. Learn more here.
Live music at The Dance Hall
It’s another weekend of diverse live music at The Dance Hall in Kittery. The Jason Anick Trio (pictured) plays fiddle, guitar, and bass on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ($12-$25). Club d’Elf demonstrates its unique blend of traditional Moroccan music and electronic dubbed-out funk on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ($15-$25). Learn more here.
“Ugly Lies the Bone” at NHTP
Lindsey Ferrintino’s powerful drama “Ugly Lies the Bone,” about a wounded war veteran who builds a breath-taking virtual world to escape her pain, is on stage at New Hampshire Theatre Project in Portsmouth May 2-18. Show times are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $28-$32. Learn more here.
Live acts at The Stone Church
Coyote Smoke and guest Phatt James kick off the weekend with a mix of rock, blues, country, and Americana at The Stone Church in Newmarket on Friday at 8 p.m. ($15-$20). Mandolin player Michael Prewitt (of Special Consensus) follows with guests Roy, Talmage, and Heron on Saturday at 4 p.m. ($20-$25). Learn more here.
Double-bill at Milk St. Studios
NOTE: This event has been canceled.
Portsmouth-based acoustic pop duo Soulcolour will split the bill with local singer-songwriter Ryan Levasseur (frontman of New Norde and The Minus Scale) during a live show in the lounge at Milk St. Studios in Dover on Saturday from 6:30-9 p.m. Tickets are $15 (bring your own food and refreshments). Learn more here.
Garage Dance Revival in Kittery
Enjoy a night of dancing while supporting the arts at the Kittery Lions Club on Saturday. Area act Ben Baldwin & The Big Note will provide the entertainment during a Garage Dance Revival from 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $50, with proceeds supporting the Kittery Art Association (bring your own beer). Learn more here.
Con Tutti: Love Has Given Me Wings
Celebrate spring with the Con Tutti singers this weekend. The local choir will present Love Has Given Me Wings, featuring uplifting spirituals, blues, gospel, and Americana songs from lands far and near, at South Church in Portsmouth on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. Learn more here.
Singing for Resistance & Resilience
Boston-based musician and activist Matt Meyer will present Singing for Resistance & Resilience at South Church in Portsmouth on Sunday from 2-3:30 p.m., sharing songs for protests, rallies, and community organizing. There is a suggested donation of $25; pre-registration is encouraged. Learn more here.
See the full calendar for more local events.