Tall ships, visual arts, free comics, bluegrass and beer, rock ’n’ roll — here are some of the top happenings coming up this weekend on the Seacoast.

Author: Matt Kanner
Top five things to do: July 29-31
Lots of music, theater, and hot sauce coming up this summer weekend. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: July 3-5
The normal Fourth of July celebrations have been put on hold this year, but there's still lots to do this weekend. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: July 31-Aug. 2
It's good to see so many local organizations offering safe, socially-distanced entertainment on the Seacoast. Here are some of this weekend's highlights.
Top five things to do: July 5-7
July 4 marks the official start of summer ’round these parts, and this post-Fourth weekend features art, theater, and music in the sun.
Top five things to do: July 6-8
The first full weekend of July is expected to bring a reprieve from the recent heat wave, as well as an array of hot events. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: June 1-3
The first days of June bring a torrent of exciting events to the Seacoast, including live music, visual arts, theater, and a chowder festival that marks the start of the Prescott Park Arts Festival.
Top five things to do: June 10-16
Some actual in-person events are sneaking back into our weekly roundups, mixed with ongoing virtual events. Here are some upcoming highlights.
Top five things to do: June 11-13
Get out and enjoy some live music, theater, comedy, and more this weekend. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: June 15-17
A number of firsts occur this weekend, including the first PPAF concert of the year, the first Hackmatack show of the year, and the first live performance by a new local band.
Top five things to do: June 19-21
This weekend's festivities include the annual Juneteenth Celebration, a wildflower workshop, a comedy show, an album release, and a live concert.
Top five things to do: June 21-23
It's Portsmouth Pride weekend, and there are all kinds of festivities taking place around the Seacoast. Here are just a few of the highlights.
Top five things to do: June 22-24
The first weekend of summer offers so many worthy events on the Seacoast that we’ve upped our normal top-five roundup to a full top 10.
Top five things to do: June 26-28
Among the notable happenings this weekend are several events devoted to important causes, as well as some local entertainment. Here are the details.
Top five things to do: June 28-30
The last weekend of June brings local art, food, music, and more to Seacoast venues, including some familiar favorites. Here are a few highlights.
Top five things to do: June 29-July 1
Independence Day falls midweek this year, but you can start the celebration early with a number of notable weekend events in the Portsmouth area. Here...
Top five things to do: June 3-9
These are somber times in our country. Please note that some events have been canceled or postponed in recognition of the nationwide crisis, so check...
Top five things to do: June 4-6
Early June brings fresh music, comedy, and art to local venues. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: June 8-10
Tens of thousands of people will flock to downtown Portsmouth on Saturday for the annual Market Square Day celebration. But that’s not the only notable this weekend.
Top five things to do: March 1-3
The onset of March brings lots of exciting art, music, marathons, and even wrestling to the Seacoast. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: March 11-13
The weekend brings music, theater, poetry and more to Seacoast venues. Here are a few of the highlights.
Top five things to do: March 12-18
Music, comedy, dance, poetry, and literature are among the local entertainment options coming up over the next week.
Top five things to do: March 13-15
UPDATES: The two Gibson Brother Shows at The Word Barn scheduled for Saturday, March 14, has been canceled. The Percy Hill show at The Stone...
Top five things to do: March 15-17
There are lots of cool events coming up this weekend, including locally-focused music, theater, comedy, art, and more. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: March 16-18
There is not one single Nor’easter in the forecast this weekend (though next week could be a different story), so we’ll be free to celebrate...