The turning point in Amber Rae’s creative evolution came in San Francisco when she helped a friend interested in drag with his clothes and makeup....
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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 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: March 30-April 1
A plethora of local, regional, and national acts are performing live music at Seacoast venues over Easter weekend, highlighted by the first shows of the...
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...
Top five things to do: March 9-11
Daylight savings time begins this weekend, meaning the days will be longer and spring is beckoning. And so we celebrate with a plant show, a...
Top five things to do: March 2-4
The Seacoast music community is still mourning the death of long-time local musician Jeff Bibbo, but there’s an opportunity to celebrate his life this weekend....
Open Doors: John Robinson
Local writer John Robinson came to Portsmouth 40 years ago in a “last ditch effort” to find success in the literary world. Born and raised...
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. 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. 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: 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: Jan. 26-28
This weekend presents several opportunities to see some of the Seacoast’s favorite local acts, including at least a couple that have not performed publicly in...
Top five things to do: Jan. 19-21
The Women’s March 2018 may be the most significant event happening this weekend. But you can also enjoy live music, theater, food, beer, and more.
Open Doors: Chase Bailey
Editor’s note: Open Doors is a series in which photojournalist Anna Solo visits the homes and workspaces of fascinating Seacoast people. Chase Bailey is a...
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. 5-7
Having survived the bomb cyclone, it’s time to seek our entertainment for the first weekend of 2018. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: Dec. 29-31
It’s been a surreal year, and it’s ending on an icy note. But with New Year’s Eve coming up on Sunday, Dec. 31, there are...
Top five things to do: Winter Solstice edition
We’re publishing our top-five roundup a day early this week to include the Winter Solstice events — and extending it an extra day to go...
Top five things to do: Dec. 15-17
Holiday-related activity dominates the Seacoast scene this weekend. There’s no escaping it, so we’re highlighting five of the most intriguing holiday events coming to a...
Recovergirl Gift Guide 2017
From experience gifts to hand-me-downable toys, there are plenty of unique offerings to consider during holiday shopping season this year. The focus of the Recovergirl...
Top five things to do: Dec. 8-10
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.
Top five things to do: Dec. 1-3
The Portsmouth Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting are on Saturday, and many other compelling events surround it this weekend. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: Nov. 24-26
Holiday shopping doesn’t have to be a total drag. Thanksgiving weekend brings Plaid Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Art on the Hill, among other events...
Shift your Shopping
On Plaid Friday and throughout holiday shopping season, the Shift your Shopping NH campaign urges you to spend more of your money at local businesses.