It will be a silent couple of nights this weekend for Christmas, so we’re shifting our weekly top-five list to the days in between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, when many lucky locals are on holiday break and looking for things to do.

Author: Matt Kanner
Top five things to do
Don’t let the cold stop you from having a good time. We are New Englanders. We put on long johns and we endure. And whether you crave music, poetry, theater, comedy, film, or some combination thereof, the Seacoast has something to offer this weekend. Here are a few of the highlights.
Top five things to do: April 12-14
There’s a lot of good stuff happening this weekend on the Seacoast. Here are a few of the highlights, including art, music, film, and more.
Top five things to do: April 13-15
There are two big literary events coming up this weekend, as well as notable celebrations of the arts, beer, and a special bonus: pet films....
Top five things to do: April 16-18
Enjoy the weekend safely with music, theater, dance, comedy, film, and more. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: April 19-21
Easter weekend brings new theater, art, baby animals, and a 4:20 drag show to local venues. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: April 20-22
Though April has felt like an extension of winter, many of this weekend’s top events are themed around spring and the outdoors. Learn about some of the highlights in our weekly top five.
Top five things to do: April 22-24
The weekend kicking off New Hampshire's spring break offers music, theater, poetry, and more.
Top five things to do: April 26-28
There are some big shows coming to Seacoast stages this weekend, of both the musical and theatrical varieties. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: April 27-29
Those seeking to indulge in the arts this weekend have diverse options to choose from all over the Seacoast, with events in Portsmouth, Lee, Eliot, and Dover making our top-five list.
Top five things to do: April 3-5
As local venues and organizations adjust to statewide stay-at-home orders, more and more virtual events are popping up online. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: April 30-May 2
The rain will clear up and the sun will emerge by Saturday morning, so get out and enjoy some art, cycling, music, and more.
Top five things to do: April 5-7
There's lots of great new art, music, theater, film, and literature coming to local venues this weekend. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: April 6-8
The overlap of New Hampshire Craft Beer Week and Restaurant Week Portsmouth & the Seacoast offers a weekend of fantastic gluttony. There’s also lots of...
Top five things to do: April 9-11
Live music, dance, theater, storytelling, and more are coming up this weekend. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: Aug. 10-12
It’s a big weekend for music on the Seacoast region. Artists local and national, past and present, will perform at area venues. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: Aug. 14-16
Socially-distanced music, theater, film, art, and children's activities are on the docket this weekend. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: Aug. 16-18
There are some truly unique events coming up this weekend, many involving local musicians, artists, dancers, and more. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: Aug. 17-19
We at PortsmouthNH.com are tired of hearing the reports, beginning in early August, that summer is drawing to a close. As far as we’re concerned,...
Top five things to do: Aug. 2-4
As is usually the case in summer, there’s a lot going on this weekend, including plenty of art, music, and theater. Here are a few of the highlights.
Top five things to do: Aug. 21-23
Plenty of live music, theater, art, and spoken word performances are coming up this weekend. Here are some of the highlights. Stay safe, wear a...
Top five things to do: Aug. 23-25
School starts soon, but not before one more glorious weekend of summer events on the Seacoast. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: Aug. 24-26
Local art, local music, local theater, local food, and local pride will all be on display this weekend on the Seacoast. Here are some of...
Top five things to do: Aug. 25-27
A roundup of Seacoast entertainment for the weekend of Aug. 25.