This weekend, punks play a benefit show, The Look Backs release a CD, Santas go out drinking, Delicate Steve visit, and Charles Dickens haunts local stages.

Author: Matt Kanner
Top five things to do: Feb. 1-3
The first weekend of February features lots of art and music, plus a black history “Tea Talk” and a dose of comic political theater.
Top five things to do: Feb. 11-13
Celebrate Valentine's weekend with live music, theater, and more. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: Feb. 11-13
Looks like it will be a seasonably warm weekend with lots of fun stuff to do. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: Feb. 12-14
Valentine's weekend features theater, wildlife, comedy, and cocktails. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: Feb. 14-16
Valentine’s weekend offers music, comedy, theater, art, and romance on the Seacoast. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: Feb. 15-17
There are some notable shows taking place at local venues this weekend, along with some new theater and a special post-Valentine’s drag show.
Top five things to do: Feb. 16-18
News of its pending sale at auction has not deterred Smuttynose Brewing Company from hosting a mid-season celebration with its Crackle & Hops Winter Festival....
Top five things to do: Feb. 19-25
The week ahead brings live music, storytelling, workshops, and more to venues (and screens) near you. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: Feb. 2-4
The first weekend of February brings the usual explosion of arts on the Seacoast. This weekend also features professional ice dances, great concerts, sketch comedy,...
Top five things to do: Feb. 21-23
Among this weekend’s excellent festivities are live music, comedy, drag shows, beer, and celebration. Here are the details.
Top five things to do: Feb. 22-24
This weekend kicks off the 10th annual Portsmouth Beer Week, a 10-day celebration of craft beer. There’s also plenty of music, film, poetry, and more.
Top five things to do: Feb. 23-25
Wrestling with the winter blues? We’ve got solutions. Here are some of the top events coming up on the Seacoast this weekend. Representing Feminism(s) The...
Top five things to do: Feb. 25-27
School break starts this weekend in New Hampshire. Here are some ways to get your vacation started.
Top five things to do: Feb. 26 – March 4
The next week brings workshops, storytelling, concerts, and other entertainment options to local screens and venues. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: Feb. 28-March 1
The leap-day edition of our top five features lots of live music at local venues. Here are our highlights.
Top five things to do: Feb. 5-7
Art-making, theater, live music, and conversation are among the top options for your weekend itinerary.
Top five things to do: Feb. 7-9
It’s going to be a cold weekend with lots of warm events on the Seacoast. Here are a few of the most notable happenings.
Top five things to do: Feb. 8-10
There are lots of big events coming up during the weekend before Valentine’s Day. We did our best to narrow it down to just five highlights.
Top five things to do: Feb. 9-11
Our weekly roundup of weekend entertainment on the Seacoast features art, comedy, music, storytelling, dance, and plenty of partying.
Top five things to do: Jan. 10-12
Comic theater, captivating art, a big bonfire, and stone soup are among this weekend’s top highlights.
Top five things to do: Jan. 11-13
There’s a lot going on during this second weekend of 2019, including new art, music, theater, and film. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: Jan. 12-14
This weekend’s event highlights could bring you to Portsmouth, Exeter, or Newmarket for live music, author readings, art, or theater — or all of the above. Find out more here.
Top five things to do: Jan. 14-16
It will be a tough season for local arts organizations, so show your support if you can. Here are some of the top happenings coming up this weekend.
Top five things to do: Jan. 15-18
There's lots of great celebratory music coming up this long weekend, and much of it can be enjoyed from home. Here are some highlights.