Fill this winter weekend with music, dancing, and laughter. Here are some top options.
603 Line Dance at The Rockingham Ballroom
The well-trained instructors from 603 Line Dance are on a mission to keep you dancing all night. Instructor Kim Carpentino will lead a line-dancing lesson for all skill levels at The Rockingham Ballroom in Newmarket on Friday at 7:30 p.m., followed by requests and open dancing until 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Learn more here.
Two shows at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club
Trumpet sensation Maurice “Mobetta” Brown brings his blend of contemporary jazz, blues-rock, and hip-hop to Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club in Portsmouth on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ($17.50-$62.50). The weekend concludes with Juno Award-winning Canadian jazz vocalist Caity Gyorgy performing on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ($17.50-$47.50).
2 Cent Mountain at WSCA Radio
Things are gonna get loud on the Button Factory Stage at WSCA Portsmouth Community Radio on Friday night. New Hampshire post-punk and indie-rock band 2 Cent Mountain will be headlining a concert with support from local teenage alt-rockers Lightheaded Collective from 8-10 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15. Learn more here.
North Country Band at The Press Room
Get a double-dose of premium country music at The Press Room in Portsmouth on Saturday evening. New England act the North Country Band will headline a show with local opener April Cushman beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $12-$15. Learn more here. (And then stick around late-night for DJ Chad Banks at 10 p.m.)
Scottish Fish at The Word Barn
Equipped with four fiddles and a cello (or sometimes a piano), the five talented young women of Scottish Fish present a fresh take on traditional Scottish and Cape Breton music with unique and lively arrangements. They’ll return to The Word Barn in Exeter for a performance on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $25. Learn more here.
Savoir Faire at The Music Hall Lounge
Jazz guitarist and vocalist Savoir Faire combines her years of experience as a lounge singer with the influence of dramatic ’60s noir and ’90s alternative rock. She’ll demonstrate her style during a show with opener Wyn & The White Light at The Music Hall Lounge in Portsmouth on Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20-$30. Learn more here.
Robbie Printz at McCue’s Comedy Club
A 30-year veteran of the Boston comedy scene, Robbie Printz is a past winner of the Boston Comedy Festival and was once named “Best Comedian in Boston” by the Improper Bostonian. He’ll headline the next comedy showcase at McCue’s Comedy Club in Portsmouth on Saturday from 8-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. Learn more here.
Fleetwood Mac tribute at The Stone Church
Boston-based band Little Lies, an eight-piece tribute to classic rock legends Fleetwood Mac, sold out their last show at The Stone Church and offered a memorable performance. They’re returning to the Newmarket venue for a night of romance, drama, and Rumours on Saturday from 8-11 p.m. Tickets are $20-$25. Learn more here.
Jazz Brunch at the Kittery Community Center
The Kittery Community Center’s Easy Like Sunday Mornings Jazz Brunch series continues in 2025, bringing together local jazz talent and delicious brunch menus. The next monthly installment takes place on Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., featuring musician Josh Gagnon and guest caterer Loco Coco’s. Tickets are $20. Learn more here.
Golden Hour Sound Service at 3S Artspace
Musicians Tomas Cruz, Katie Seiler, and Andrew Halchak will perform music composed specifically for “Threaded Wonder,” artist Christina Watka’s monumental installation at the 3S Artspace gallery in Portsmouth, during a Golden Hour Sound Service on Sunday at 1 p.m. Admission is free but RSVPs are requested. Learn more here.
See the full calendar for more local events.