Get cozy and enjoy some local entertainment in the warmth of a local venue. Here are some options.
“Losing Winter” exhibit at 3S Artspace
A highlights of this month’s Art ‘Round Town gallery walk in Portsmouth is an exhibit of photographs, videos, and sounds of winter at 3S Artspace. Lynn Cazabon’s “Losing Winter” is an ongoing participatory artwork and archive of memories and emotions about winter. The opening reception is on Friday from 5-8 p.m. Learn more here.
Three concerts (and owls) at The Word Barn
It’s a packed weekend at The Word Barn in Exeter. Folk-rock outfit The Wolff Sisters kicks things off on Friday from 7-9 p.m. ($25). Saturday brings an indie-folk double-bill featuring local acts Foxglove and Sneaky Miles from 7-9 p.m. ($22). Another co-bill follows on Sunday with roots acts Eli West and The Clements Brothers from 7-9 p.m. ($25). Also on Sunday, Tailwinds educators present Owls of New England from 3-4 p.m. ($0-$25). Learn more here.
The Cookers (two nights) at Jimmy’s
Powerhouse jazz septet The Cookers will bring over 250 years of combined experience to the stage of Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Cub in Portsmouth this weekend. Known for their high-energy, post-bop sound, the group will perform a pair of live concerts on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17.50-$72.50. Learn more here.
Sarah Vaughan tribute at The Dance Hall
A local icon will pay tribute to a jazz legend at The Dance Hall in Kittery this weekend. Vocalist (and Portsmouth native) Sharon Jones and her all-star band will present a special concert titled “Remembering Sarah Vaughan,” performing music by the late great jazz singer, on Friday from 7:30-9 p.m. Tickets are $17-$22. Learn more here.
“Sister Act” at the Seacoast Rep
Seems like a good time to tune out the news and enjoy a feel-good musical comedy. Based on the hit 1992 film, “Sister Act” is on stage at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre in Portsmouth through March 16. Show times this weekend are Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $42.50-$73. Learn more here.
STL GLD at The Press Room
Genre-bending, award-winning hip-hop band STL GLD, past winners of “Live Artist of the Year” at the Boston Music Awards and once named “Boston’s Best Band” by the Improper Bostonian, will perform live at The Press Room in Portsmouth with guest Tori Tori on Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets to the 18-plus show are $20. Learn more here.
Two big shows at The Stone Church
The Stone Church is your destination for live rock music. The Newmarket venue will host Boston-area all-star band Reckoners with guest Canyon Lights on Friday from 8-11 p.m. ($20). The lineup on Saturday features Sheila Divine, Replaced by Robots, Rick Rude, and Seanna Carmody beginning at 7:30 p.m. ($15). Learn more here.
Life & Death in the Piscataqua
The annual Life & Death in the Piscataqua Symposium returns to Portsmouth on Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Presented by the Portsmouth Historic Sites Associates, this year’s speakers will highlight recent archeological work in the Seacoast region and New Hampshire. Tickets are $20-$25. Learn more here.
Jim McCue at McCue’s Comedy Club
Local comedian Jim McCue just keeps the laughs coming at his namesake venue, McCue’s Comedy Club in Portsmouth. Following an appearance by his comedic sidekick Liam Hales, McCue next headlines a standup show on Saturday from 8-9:30 p.m. (with additional slots coming up on March 14 and 15). Tickets are $25. Learn more here.
Not Yer Mama’s Drag Show at WSCA
Experience the energy, glam, and artistry of Portsmouth’s drag scene at WSCA Portsmouth Community Radio. Not Yer Mama’s Drag Show will bring a lineup of fabulous performers back to the Button Factory Stage to light up the night with their electric energy on Saturday from 8-10 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15. Learn more here.
See the full calendar for more local events.