Warm weather is expected to stick around at least through the weekend, and there are plenty of things to do. Here are a few of the top highlights.
Corner House at The Dance Hall
Boston-area string band Corner House liberally combines the traditions of Irish, Scottish, Appalachian, and bluegrass music to produce a unique but rootsy sound. The quartet, featuring guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and cello, will perform at The Dance Hall in Kittery on Friday from 7:30-9 p.m. Tickets are $15. Learn more here.
Two concerts at The Stone Church
The Stone Church in Newmarket brings two more great shows to the stage this weekend. Local indie-folk group Sneaky Miles splits the bill with Pink Blazer on Friday at 9 p.m. ($10). East Coast jam band Strange Machines will play an energetic concert on Saturday at 9 p.m. ($20). See the Church’s full fall lineup here.
WE=NBPT at Newburyport Brewing Co.
Newburyport Brewing Co. is hosting a festival that celebrates the work of all the city’s creative people on Saturday from 12-9 p.m. WE=NBPT will feature live music, art exhibits, food vendors, delicious beer, and more, both inside and outside the brewery, rain or shine. Tickets are $10 (free for kids). Learn more here.
Ryley Walker & Dida Pelled at The Word Barn Meadow
Two acclaimed singer-guitarists will split the bill at The Word Barn Meadow in Exeter on Saturday from 7-8:30 p.m. Chicago-bred, New York-based songwriter Ryley Walker, who earlier this year released his fifth solo album, “Course in Fable,” will be joined by Israeli musician Dida Pelled. Tickets are $25. Learn more here.
Sunday Night Jazz: 40th Anniversary Spectacular
Started four decades ago by late legend Tommy Gallant, Sunday Night Jazz is celebrating its 40th year at The Press Room in Portsmouth this fall. A special “anniversary spectacular” concert takes place this Sunday at 6 p.m., featuring an all-star collective of local jazz musicians. Tickets are $15-$20. Learn more here.
See the full calendar for more local events.