OK, it’s time to let your freak flag fly — Halloween weekend has finally arrived! Here are some things to do when you’re not trick or treating.
Halloween Party at The Rockingham Ballroom
Dance your way into Halloween day at The Rockingham Ballroom in Newmarket. Country band Freddy & the Freeloaders will headline a Halloween Party with 603 Line Dance on Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Learn more and get tickets here.
Tales, tunes, and more at The Word Barn
Some notable events coming up at The Word Barn in Exeter:
• Louise Bichan and friends present All Hallows’ Eve: Spooky tunes, songs and tales from Scotland on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 7-9 p.m. ($25)
• Garnet Rogers with special guest Tom Pirozzoli on Friday, Oct. 30, from 7-9 p.m. ($30)
• Stained Glass Ornament Workshop with Kolika Chatterjee on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. AND 1 p.m.-4 p.m. ($160)
Closing weekend for “Carrie” in Newmarket
One weekend remains to catch “Carrie: The Musical” at Newmarket Millspace. Showtimes are Friday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25, available here.
Closing weekend for “The Sound Inside”
Acclaimed drama “The Sound Inside” is on stage for one more weekend at New Hampshire Theatre Project in Portsmouth. Showtimes are Friday, Oct. 30, from 7:30-9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4-5:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 1, from 2:30-4 p.m. Tickets are $29-$33, available here.
A rave and a burlesque show at 3S Artspace
Two freakishly fun events at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth this weekend:
• Portsmouth Rave Project presents Freaky Friday on Friday, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m. ($25-$35)
• Portsmouth Halloween Parade After Party with Lady Luck Burlesque on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 9 p.m. ($25-$55)
Emo, jazz, and gasps at The Press Room
Four straight nights of musical mayhem at The Press Room:
• Diaspora Radio performs “Blast Tyrant” by Clutch on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 9 p.m. ($15-$20)
• Emo Night Portsmouth with White Belts and The Appreciation Post on Friday, Oct. 30, at 9 p.m. ($20-$25)
• Doctor Gasp and the Eeks on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 9 p.m. ($15-$20)
• The David Newsam Organ Trio featuring special guest guitarists on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 5 p.m. AND 7:45 p.m. ($23-$30)
Learn more and get tickets here.
Stone Dead Halloween run at The Stone Church
Grateful Dead tribute act Stone Dead’s annual two-night Halloween run (featuring special guest Mike Carter of Sans Souci) returns to The Stone Church in Newmarket on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25-$30.
31st Portsmouth Halloween Parade
March, hoot, holler, slither, stomp, and roar through the streets of downtown Portsmouth during the 31st Portsmouth Halloween Parade on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m. This year’s grand marshal is Portsmouth Makerspace — and this will be the final year to feature the fantastical work of the Monster Troupe! Learn more here.
A Twin Peaks Halloween at The Dance Hall
Right after the parade, head to The Dance Hall in Kittery for Meet Me at the Roadhouse: Twin Peaks Halloween Spectacular featuring live music, a costume contest, a DJ, and snacks. It takes place on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8-11 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15. Learn more here.
Conjuring Halloween Party at the Gas Light
DJ Bounce and DJ Koko-P will share the turntables at the Portsmouth Gas Light Co.’s annual Halloween Party in the 3rd Floor Nightclub on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 9 p.m. (They say this year’s edition will be darker, louder, and scarier than ever.) Tickets are $40-$55, available here.
See the full calendar for more local events.
