Your weekend offerings include art, music, theater, comedy, and more. Here are some highlights.
Form + Function at 3S Artspace
This weekend, 3S Artspace in Portsmouth transforms into a marketplace for unique hand-crafted works by skilled artisans and makers. The seventh annual Form + Function artisan fair will feature textiles, housewares, jewelry, metal work, leather accessories, glass vases, ceramics, prints, and more. It takes place on Friday from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Learn more here.
Two concerts at The Word Barn
The Word Barn’s weekend begins with quintessential folk singer David Wilcox‘s return to the Exeter venue on Friday from 7-9 p.m. ($33). A double-bill featuring local favorites Todd Hearon and Liz Frame & The Kickers — both with full bands in tow —follows on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. ($25). Learn more here.
Drag and music at WSCA Radio
Not Yer Mama’s Drag Co.’s next show at WSCA Portsmouth Community Radio is The Dad Rock Gender Blender, featuring big hair, bold moves, and reimagined rock anthems, on Friday at 8 p.m. ($10-$15). Award-winning folk and country artist Katie Dobbins (pictured) follows on Saturday at 8 p.m. ($10-$15). Learn more here.
‘Ye Merry Gentlemen’ at the Ring
Next up at The Players’ Ring in Portsmouth is an original holiday comedy about a 50-year-old man who still believes in Santa Claus. “Ye Merry Gentlemen” is on stage from Nov. 14-30; show times this weekend are Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $29-$32. Learn more here.
Three trios at The Dance Hall
The Dance Hall in Kittery is hosting an eclectic array of live shows this weekend. Boston-based fiddler Hanneke Cassel and her trio (pictured) play a set of Scottish-inspired Americana on Friday from 7:30-9 p.m. ($18-$30). Acoustic guitarist Ben Garnett, fresh off the release of a new album, brings his own trio to town for a gig with guests Brittany Haas and Dan Klingsberg on Saturday from 7:30-9 p.m. ($18-$30). And Jazz Casual presents Miles Ahlstrom’s electric jazz trio DCA on Sunday from 5-6:30 p.m. ($10-$18). Learn more here.
‘Elf the Musical’ at the Rep
Join Buddy on a comical adventure at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre in Portsmouth. Based on the 2003 film, “Elf the Musical” is on stage through Dec. 21. Show times this weekend are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $44.50-$75. Learn more here.
World-class jazz at Jimmy’s
Two world-class jazz acts are playing multiple shows at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club in Portsmouth. Grammy-nominated saxophonist Joshua Redman returns on Friday with performances at 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. ($31-$114). Ten-time Grammy-winning trumpeter Arturo Sandoval follows on Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ($25-$109).
‘I Hear My Song At Last’ concerts
Celebrate the season with the Community Chorus at South Berwick, which will offer two concerts this weekend. “I Hear My Song At Last” will be performed at Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Newington on Saturday at 3 p.m., and at Noble High School in North Berwick on Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $17-$20. Learn more here.
The Brighton Beat at The Stone Church
Brace yourself for an Afrobeat funk explosion at The Stone Church in Newmarket. Horn-heavy, percussion-driven funk and jazz band The Brighton Beat will headline an Afrobeat dance party with guest opener Midnight Motion on Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. Learn more here.
Randy Rainbow at The Music Hall
Emmy- and Grammy-nominated comedian, producer, actor, singer, writer, satirist, host, and author Randy Rainbow, known for his popular web series, will bring his National Freakin’ Treasure tour to Portsmouth for a performance at The Music Hall on Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $41.50-$79.50. Learn more here.
See the full calendar for more local events.