On Friday, a secret gig featuring secret acts takes place at a secret location. It's part of Sofar Sounds, which brings intimate shows to rooms around the world. Portsmouth is the latest city to join the Sofar community.
Music
RPM signups are open
Since its launch in 2006, the RPM Challenge has resulted in the creation of tens of thousands of new songs and CDs. The numbers will continue to climb in February as the 12th annual Record Production Month unfolds.
Top five things to do
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.
Top five local albums of 2016
Music writer Austin Sorette explains his selections for the top five Seacoast albums of 2016.
Now Hear This
Reviews of the latest albums from local acts Guy Capecelatro III, Superdude, and Mara Flynn.
Top five things to do
Our roundup of weekend entertainment on the Seacoast includes food, art, music, and celebration — and not all of it is tied to the holidays.
Top five things to do
For the next three weeks, Seacoast entertainment will be dominated by the holidays. Don’t fight it; just pour some rum in your eggnog and ease into the festive spirit. Here are some ways to enjoy the season.
Top five things to do
Events coming up around the Seacoast this weekend include theater, storytelling, live music, a food discussion, and more. Check out some of the highlights.
Now Hear This
Local music writer Austin Sorette reviews the latest releases from Seacoast bands Cold Engines, Groove Lounge, and Green Bastard.
Hush Hush on the Soundstage
The Hush Hush Sweet Harlot reunion show will offer a stellar lineup of Seacoast acts, introduce audiences to WSCA’s new stage, and benefit a local couple.
Now Hear This
Reviews of recent CDs by New Hampshire bands Badfellows, Order of Thieves, and Two Days From Monday.
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.
Now Hear This
Reviews of the latest albums from local acts Jim Rioux, Notches, and Von Berwick.
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.
Now Hear This
Reviews of the latest CDs from local bands The Trichomes, Almanac Mountain, and Heavy Pockets.
One-ring circus
Bitter Pill, coming soon to The Players' Ring, brings the songs of Billy Butler to life with music, cirque, burlesque, puppetry, and more. We talked to the mad men behind the show.
Top-five things to do
The weekend is mere hours away. You can make it. And when you do, you’ll have numerous options for entertainment, including great music, theater, and art events. Here’s a roundup of highlights.
Creating a musical myth
N.H. native Justin Connor wrote, directed, produced, scored, and stars in The Golden Age, a mock-rockumentary premiering at the New Hampshire Film Festival in Portsmouth.
All that gypsy jazz
Violinist Jason Anick of the Rhythm Future Quartet was so impressed by the inaugural Django by the Sea festival in Kittery last year that he moved to the Seacoast. With Django by the Sea returning, Anick talks about the gypsy genre.
Top-five things to do
A motorcycle show, a punk-rock show, a cabaret show. Artwork and apples. These are among the diverse options for entertainment coming up this weekend. Prepare your itinerary now.
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.
Concert takes aim at gun violence
Portsmouth is hosting the kick-off event for the nationwide Concert Across America to End Gun Violence. The Sound invited several of the performers in the show to explain why they are participating, and how the power of music can help effect change.
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.