We’ve got music, art, comedy, cinema, and more to help you through these gray January days.
Two concerts at The Dance Hall
With Celia Woodsmith (Della Mae) on vocals, Jason Anick (Rhythm Future Quartet) on violin, and Zachariah Hickman (Barnstar!) on upright bass, the Celia Woodsmith & Jason Anick Trio is a true supergroup, and they’ll be performing at The Dance Hall in Kittery on Friday from 7:30-9 p.m. ($12-$25). Primo Cubano follows with a Latin Dance Party on Saturday from 7:30-9 p.m. ($10-$22). Learn more here.
Two concerts at The Stone Church
Rock out to some ’90s classics when The Great Falls Avenue Band plays Weezer’s Blue Album with guest Red Hot Silly Peppers at The Stone Church in Newmarket on Friday at 8 p.m. ($10-$15). Come back Saturday afternoon to see local folk and bluegrass band High Range perform from 4:30-7 p.m. ($15-$20). Learn more here.
Music and more at The Word Barn
Start your Saturday with a relaxing Boro Patchwork / Sashiko Panel Workshop at The Word Barn in Exeter from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. ($90). Cap off your Saturday with a performance by Erica Brown & The Bluegrass Connection that night from 7-9 p.m. ($30). Then, spend Sunday afternoon with Tailwinds educators as they introduce you to Owls of New England from 3-4 p.m. ($0-$25). Learn more here.
Women’s Adventure Film Tour
The films featured in the 2025 Women’s Adventure Film Tour represent the spirit of perseverance and the power of women in the outdoors to inspire, entertain, and spark important conversations. Showtimes are Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 4-5:30 p.m. at The Music Hall in Portsmouth. Tickets are $16. Learn more here.
Country band at The Rockingham Ballroom
Regional country band Freddy and the Freeloaders, formerly known as Cashwood, will perform at The Rockingham Ballroom in Newmarket on Saturday night. The event begins at 7 p.m., when Kim Carpentino of 603 Line Dance leads two line dance lessons, followed by live music until 11 p.m. Tickets are $15. Learn more here.
Jim McCue at McCue’s Comedy Club
Local comedian Jim McCue will headline a night of standup at the comedy club that bears his name on Saturday night. Opener Liam Hales — and perhaps some other surprise guests — will join in the laughs at McCue’s Comedy Club in Portsmouth from 8-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. Learn more here. (And McCue headlines again on Feb. 8!)
Keller Williams at 3S Artspace
Find out why singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso Keller Williams is known as a Musical Mad Scientist when he makes his 3S Artspace debut this weekend. Touring in support of his new album, “Deer,” Williams will perform in Portsmouth on Saturday from 8-11 p.m. Tickets are $27-$35, and only a handful remain! Learn more here.
Bees Deluxe x 2 at The Press Room
Enjoy some good food and good music during two special concerts at The Press Room in Portsmouth on Sunday. Blues group Bees Deluxe, founded and fronted by British guitarist Conrad Ware, will provide the entertainment for a Blues Brunch at 12 p.m., followed that evening with a Blues Supper at 6 p.m. Tickets to each show are $12-$15.
The Rumble at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club
Last year, New Orleans funk ensemble The Rumble’s debut album, “Live at the Maple Leaf Bar,” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Album. The electrifying Mardi Gras-inspired septet will perform at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club in Portsmouth on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17.50-$32.50. Learn more here.
Diggin’ into Duane at Milk St. Studios
Wanna play guitar like Duane Allman? It’ll take a little practice, but you can get started during the long weekend with a slide guitar master class at Milk St. Studios in Dover. Instructor Jarred Garneau will dig into the legendary rock guitarist’s unique playing style on Monday from 7-8 p.m. Tickets are just $15. Learn more here.
See the full calendar for more local events.