Music, theater, comedy, poetry, art, and film fill Seacoast venues this weekend. Here are some of the highlights.
“Granite State Proud” at The Players’ Ring
The latest from local playwright Bretton Reis follows one man’s slide into extremism in northern New Hampshire. “Granite State Proud” is on stage at The Players’ Ring in Portsmouth from Nov. 10-19. Show times are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$28. Learn more here.
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at Millspace
Based on Charles Schultz’s classic “Peanuts” comic strip, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is a musical for the whole family. It’s on stage at the Newmarket Millspace from Nov. 10-19. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30-10 p.m. and Sundays from 2-4:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 each, or $75 for four. Learn more here.
Warren Miller’s All Time at The Music Hall
No cycle of the seasons is complete without a new film from Warren Miller. Narrated by Jonny Moseley, “All Time” explores 74 years of snow sports and the late Miller’s movies about them. It will be screened at The Music Hall in Portsmouth on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$40. Learn more here.
“Matilda” at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Author Roald Dahl’s beloved masterpiece “Matilda” is now a Tony Award-winning musical, and it’s on stage at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre in Portsmouth from Nov. 10 through Dec. 23. Show times for opening weekend are Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $37-$62. Learn more here.
Live concerts at The Stone Church
The beat goes on at The Stone Church in Newmarket. Waynard Scheller brings his Grateful Dead tribute Rainbow Full of Sound on Friday at 8 p.m. ($15). Fantastic sci-fi fusion trio Consider the Source joins guest Sqwerv on Saturday at 8 p.m. ($18). Bluegrass act Matt Michienzie Band performs on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. ($10). Learn more here.
Live music at The Dance Hall
World music trio Biriba Union kicks off a busy weekend at The Dance Hall in Kittery on Friday from 8-9:30 p.m. ($17-$22). Maine-based acoustic trio Old Hat Stringband follows on Saturday from 8-9:30 p.m. ($17-$22). And the Aliento Chamber Players offer a classical program on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. ($20-$25). Learn more here.
Music and voices at The Word Barn
Songwriter Todd Hearon & Friends will celebrate the full-digital release of his new album with guest Green Heron at The Word Barn in Exeter on Friday from 8-10 p.m. ($25). On Sunday from 4-5:30 p.m., Three November Voices features writers Chelsea Woodard, Ralph Sneeden, and Courtney Sender ($5 suggested donation). Learn more here.
Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Show
For one day only, the Seacoast Artisans will present a holiday shopping extravaganza featuring juried, handmade works by local artists. The 24th annual Holiday Fine Arts & Craft Show takes place at Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $6 (free for kids). Learn more here.
Comedy Showcase at McCue’s Comedy Club
Postponed from last weekend, McCue’s Comedy Club will resume its weekly standup series this Saturday. The lineup features accomplished Boston-area comics Maurice Smith, Caroline Cooke, and Liam Hales. They’ll perform from 8-9:30 p.m. within the Roundabout Diner and Lounge in Portsmouth. Tickets are $20. Learn more here.
African Apocalypse at 3S Artspace
Rain for the Sahel and Sahara (RAIN) will present a cinematic exploration and discussion of colonialism, racism, and responsibility at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth on Sunday from 1-3:30 p.m. A screening of Rob Lemkin’s film “African Apocalypse” will be followed by a panel discussion. Tickets are on a sliding scale up to $12. Learn more here.
See the full calendar for more local events.