Enjoy some indoor entertainment while rain waters the spring flowers this weekend. Here are some top options.
Three concerts at The Word Barn
Singer-songwriters Willy Porter and Tom Pirozzoli join forces for a special double-bill evening at The Word Barn in Exeter on Friday from 7-9 p.m. ($25). Fiddles will be flying on Saturday when string acts Old Hat Stringband and Micah John & Lillian Chase share the stage from 7-9 p.m. ($25). Capping off the weekend, AZDC (featuring Annie Lynch, Zachariah Hickman, and Dinty Child) performs on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. ($25). Learn more here.
“A Funny Thing Happened…” at the Ring
In the new show at The Players’ Ring, a struggling comic and a wealthy divorcée share a hospital room with their cancer-stricken mothers. The full title (deep breath) is “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center of New York City.” Directed by Christine Penney, it’s on stage in Portsmouth from March 28 through April 13. Tickets are $26-$29. Learn more here.
Standup comedy in Portsmouth
Maine’s favorite comedian Bob Marley will be in Portsmouth this weekend for three standup shows at The Music Hall: Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 5:30 p.m., and Saturday at 8 p.m. ($41). Also on Saturday, Boston comic Dan Crohn headlines a night of standup at McCue’s Comedy Club with guests Big D, Mike Gray, and Liam Hales ($25).
Boston Dance Theatre at 3S Artspace
Enjoy an evening of short dance works presenting multi-faced expressions of love, longing, and the fight to live, all woven together by the color red. Boston Dance Theater will return to 3S Artspace in Portsmouth to present “Red is a feeling” twice this weekend, on Friday and Saturday from 7:30-9 p.m. Tickets are $25. Learn more here.
Three concerts at The Dance Hall
The Modern Fools (pictured) bring their brand of “Cosmic Americana” to The Dance Hall in Kittery for a show with special guest Coyote Smoke on Friday from 7:30-9 p.m. ($10-$20). Portland-based string trio Darlin’ Corey headlines with local opener High Range on Saturday from 7:30-9 p.m. ($12-$25). Celtic powerhouse ensemble Reverie Road wraps up the weekend on Sunday from 5-6:30 p.m. ($20-$35). Learn more here.
“The Wedding Singer” at the Rep
One of New Hampshire native Adam Sandler’s hit films is bringing the neon glory of the ’80s to the stage in Portsmouth. Set in New Jersey in 1985, the hilarious and heartwarming musical comedy “The Wedding Singer” is at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre from March 27 through May 4. Tickets are $42.50-$73. Learn more here.
Live music on the Button Factory Stage
Musical magic bursts from the Button Factory Stage at WSCA Radio in Portsmouth this weekend. Singer-songwriter ALXIA joins Taylor Jane and Milk St on Friday from 8-10 p.m. ($10-$15). Art-folk project Tremolo Fields (pictured) follows on Saturday with Juniper Ginger and Gull Teeth from 8-10 p.m. ($10-$15). Learn more here.
Three concerts at The Stone Church
The Stone Church in Newmarket is where the party’s at this weekend. Multigenerational 10-piece band Foreside Funk headlines with opener J3ST on Friday from 8-11 p.m. ($20-$25). Local legend Cormac McCarthy performs upstairs in Althea’s Lounge on Saturday from 4-6 p.m. ($15-$20). Seacoast supergroup The Wedding Smashers take the spotlight following opener The Hot Chocheys on Saturday from 8-11 p.m. ($15-$20). Learn more here.
Doris Rice Painting Adventure at the KAA
Embark on a painting adventure with artist Doris Rice on Saturday. She’ll lead a workshop focused on watercolor portraits of animals — whether it be your own pet or the critter of your choosing — at the Kittery Art Association Art Hub from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets to the all-day event are $100 (includes a light lunch). Learn more here.
The Afternotes at Art Up Front Street
New Hampshire a cappella group The Afternotes will provide the entertainment for a special event at Art Up Front Street in Exeter on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Postponed from February due to weather, the concert benefits Exeter Community Fridge. Tickets are $28, which includes some treats and beverages. Learn more here.
See the full calendar for more local events.