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Top five weekend events
We at PortsmouthNH.com grant you permission to set aside your digital devices this weekend and enjoy some screen-free entertainment and activities. Here are some of the top options.
Top five weekend events: Jan. 17-19
Some of this weekend’s top events will help heat up the coldest, darkest days of winter with music, theater, and art.
Top five weekend events: March 22-24
The first weekend of spring offers local music, dance, theater, art, and Shatner impressions. Here are some highlights.
Top seven things to do: July 10-12
Typically, our weekend entertainment roundup is a top five. But we just couldn't quite narrow this one down. And so, this week, we present a top seven.
Top things to do
As usual, the Seacoast boasts numerous options for live music, theater, visual arts, food, and more this weekend. Here are a few of the highlights.
Top things to do: Aug. 16-18
Boy oh boy is there a bunch going on this weekend. Here's a smattering of the highlights.
Top things to do: Jan. 3-5
The first weekend of 2025 brings art, movies, music, theater, and more. Here are some highlights.
Top things to do: July 19-21
It's going to be a whimsical weekend on the Seacoast, filled with music, theater, comedy, boats, and even a summer Christmas celebration.
Top things to do: June 28-30
We're highlighting 15-plus events this weekend, and that's just scratching the surface of what's available out there. End June with some great summer entertainment!
Top things to do: May 10-12
Show mom a good time this weekend with a live local event. Here are some options.
Top things to do: May 3-5
Hoo boy, there's a lot to do this weekend. Here's a baker's dozen highlights.
Top things to do: May 5-7
It's Cinco de Mayo time. Whatchya doing this weekend? Here are some ideas.
Top things to do: Nov. 22-24
There's a lot of art to see this weekend, not to mention music, theater, comedy, and more.
Top things to do: Nov. 27-Dec. 1
Get a head start on your long holiday weekend with an early edition of our local events roundup. Happy Thanksgiving!
Top things to do: Oct. 20-22
If you can't find something to do this weekend that interests you, we just don't know what to tell you.
Top things to do: Sept. 20-22
There are loads of great ways to celebrate the autumn equinox this weekend. Here's a dozen highlights.
Top things to do: Sept. 22-24
Saturday is the first day of fall, and there is so much to do out there. Here are some highlights.
Top things to do: Sept. 29-Oct. 1
Whether you fancy a sunset sail, a community picnic, a fall festival, live music, standup comedy, local theater, or a record fair, we've got you covered.
Top-10 things to do
Labor Day Weekend is expected to bring a record number of visitors to New Hampshire. But there are enough cool events happening for everyone to have a good time. Here are some of the most notable upcoming happenings.
Top-five things to do
The first weekend of fall brings options for live music, theater, food, and more to the Seacoast. Here's our weekly roundup of entertainment highlights coming to a venue near you.
Top-five things to do
It’s going to be a big weekend on the Seacoast. Among the highlights are a film festival, a music and art fest, an exhibition with 60-plus artists, a new show at the Rep, and a 10-year anniversary shindig for Portsmouth Public Library.
Top-five things to do
The devilish mayhem of Halloween is over, but there is still plenty of fun to be had this first weekend of November. Here are some highlights from around the Seacoast.
Top-five things to do
Halloween is Monday, and trick-or-treating in most communities is this weekend. But there are, in fact, some non-Halloween events coming up that are worthy of mention too. Here are some highlights.
Top-five things to do
The weekend weather forecast looks pretty dreary, but the entertainment forecast is bright and cheery, filled with music, art, and comedy. Check out some of the highlights, including the Black New England Conference.