Make that holiday revelry last through the weekend. Here are some festive local events.
Juston McKinney’s Holiday Year in Review
Your favorite Maine-based comedian is gearing up for his annual end-of-year stint at The Music Hall in Portsmouth. Juston McKinney will perform his Comedy Year in Review show on Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Monday at 7 p.m. — plus a newly announced encore performance on Jan. 4 at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $29.50-$37.50. Learn more here.
“A Christmas Carol” at The Players’ Ring
One weekend remains in The Players’ Ring’s annual production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” in Portsmouth. Adapted and directed by Ben Bagley, the show runs on Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $22-$35 (and going fast). Learn more here.
Discovering Magic with Andrew Pinard
Using only the most ordinary of objects, actor, conjuror, puppeteer, and storyteller Andrew Pinard will boggle your mind. The award-winning performer presents Discovering Magic at New Hampshire Theatre Project in Portsmouth on 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 $28-$32. Learn more here.
Rock, DJs, and jazz at The Press Room
Kong Moon headlines an all-ages evening of local indie rock at The Press Room in Portsmouth on Saturday from 6-9 p.m. Then, enjoy a late-night DJs: Lunch at 10 p.m. ($10). Come back on Sunday night for more music and food with a Sunday Jazz Supper featuring the Benny Sharoni Quartet at 6 p.m. ($15-$20). Learn more here.
Bella’ Bartok at 3S Artspace
Known for their raucous theatrical performances and outspoken message of hope, Bella’s Bartok invites you to live your fantasy and embrace the stranger side of life. They’ll perform with local opener Bitter Pill at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth on Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18-$20. Learn more here.
Jazz the Halls with ELEW at Jimmy’s
Acclaimed pianist, composer, and innovator Eric Lewis, a.k.a. ELEW, will reimagine the music of Sting and holiday favorites in a bold, genre-bending performance titled Jazz the Halls at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club in Portsmouth on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$53. Learn more here.
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