There’s so much happening this first weekend of May that we could not confine our highlights to a mere five events like usual. Instead, we’ve got a top-10 roundup.
Top Weekend Events
Top five things to do: April 27-29
Those seeking to indulge in the arts this weekend have diverse options to choose from all over the Seacoast, with events in Portsmouth, Lee, Eliot, and Dover making our top-five list.
Top five things to do: April 20-22
Though April has felt like an extension of winter, many of this weekend’s top events are themed around spring and the outdoors. Learn about some of the highlights in our weekly top five.
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: 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.
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...
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...
Top five things to do: Nov. 17-19
Art, music, and worthy causes highlight the entertainment options coming up this weekend in Exeter, Dover, Rollinsford, Kittery, and Portsmouth.
Top five things to do: Nov. 10-12
This weekend you can go see Talking Heads, Aerosmith, Elvis Presley, and Roy Orbison on the Seacoast! Well, not them, but their professional impersonators. Which...
Top five things to do: Oct. 27-29
With Halloween lurking right around the corner, the weekend is crawling with events that span the spooky spectrum. Here are some of the weekend highlights....
Top five things to do: Nov. 3-5
Though the delightful chaos of Halloween is over, there are still plenty of entertainment options coming up this weekend, including a show with Cape Snow.