Fill your Valentine’s weekend with art, music, and romance. Here are some highlights.
Valentine’s celebrations at The Dance Hall
The Dance Hall in Kittery is hosting a Galentine’s Day Dance Party with DJ Skooch on Friday from 6-9 p.m. ($15-$20). The following night, jazz vocalist Sharon Jones will sing her way into your hearts during a Valentine’s Day Special billed as “not just for some, but for everyone” on Saturday from 5-8 p.m. ($15-$30).
Valentine dancing at The Rockingham Ballroom
Join 603 Line Dance for a Valentine’s Party featuring beginner lessons and DJ music at The Rockingham Ballroom in Newmarket on Friday at 7 p.m. ($15). Head back on Saturday night for a Valentine’s Dance with the New Legacy Swing Band, with a dance lesson at 7 p.m. and live music at 8 p.m. ($20-$25). Learn more here.
Live music on the Button Factory Stage
Taiwanese-American singer-songwriter, live looper, and multi-instrumentalist Scott Hsu will perform live at WSCA Portsmouth Community Radio on Friday at 8 p.m. ($10-$15). A triple-bill follows on Saturday at 8 p.m. with New England alt-rock bands 40 Lashes, The Makeshift Kings, and Crate ($10-$15). Learn more here.
Feeling good at The Press Room
Nurse your broken heart at Emo Night with The White Belts at The Press Room in Portsmouth on Friday at 9 p.m. ($20-$25). Then celebrate Valentine’s Day with Electric Love featuring DJ Chad Banks on Saturday at 10 p.m. ($10). Finally, enjoy A Feel Good Concert with jazz singer Sharon Jones and special guests on Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m. ($25-$30). Learn more here.
Love song duets at The Music Hall Lounge
“Old soul” troubadour Sam Robbins and award-winning folk songwriter Halley Neal will present a special evening of love song duets at The Music Hall Lounge in Portsmouth on Valentine’s Day. The married couple will play two shows on Saturday from 4-5:30 p.m. and 8-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $30-$40. Learn more here.
Music, art, stories, and owls at The Word Barn
The Jordan TW Trio presents Celtic Love Songs at The Word Barn in Exeter on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. ($30). A busy Sunday includes Weaving with Textiles and Intentions from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ($85), Owls of New England from 3-4 p.m. ($25), and Storytelling with Jake Lewis and Aly Foy from 7-8:30 p.m. ($20). Learn more here.
Party Gras at The Stone Church
The Stone Church is hosting an early Mardi Gras celebration on Valentine’s Day. With help from the Hot Tamale Horns, local favorites Truffle will bring the soul and magic of New Orleans to the heart of Newmarket during their annual Party Gras performance on Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $20-$25. Learn more here.
‘Fires Within’ at the Kittery Art Association
Celebrate the intensity, energy, and depth of human passion at the Kittery Art Association this month. “Fires Within,” an exhibition featuring works by spotlight artist Rhonda Miller, is on view at the gallery through March 8. An opening reception takes place on Sunday from 5-7 p.m. Learn more here.
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