Whether you’re keen on laughing, dancing, storytelling, or holiday shopping, there’s something for you to do this weekend. Here are a few of the options.
Standup comedy in Portsmouth
McCue’s Comedy will pack the weekend with laughter in Portsmouth. Boston icon Joey Carroll headlines at Rio Tequila Cantina with Liam McGurk and Ian Rice on Friday from 7-8:30 p.m. ($20). Oddball comic Rodney Norman joins Jack Lynch, Sara Poulin, and Liam Hales at the Roundabout on Saturday from 8-9 p.m. ($20). Learn more here.
‘The Flick’ at N.H. Theatre Project
There’s one weekend left to catch New Hampshire Theatre Project’s production of “The Flick,” in which three movie theater employees share their heart-rending, hilarious stories. It’s on stage in Portsmouth on Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 4 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $28-$32. Learn more here.
Supergroups at The Stone Church
Super jam band Skunk Sessions will play originals and classic covers with special guest Max Chase at The Stone Church in Newmarket on Friday at 8 p.m. ($15). The Seacoast Last Waltz Band follows on Saturday at 8 p.m., staging The Band’s legendary farewell concert to benefit the Continuum Arts Collective ($30). Learn more here.
Music and tap at The Dance Hall
Surrender to the rhythm at The Dance Hall in Kittery this weekend. Stu Dias & The Ancient Well will celebrate the music of South African pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim on Friday from 8-9:30 p.m. ($10-$22). Tap dancer Ayan Imai-Hall and his jazz quartet follow on Saturday from 7:30-9 p.m. ($17-$22). Learn more here.
Holiday Craft & Artisan Show
Get a head start on holiday shopping and have a great time all at once this weekend. The Great New England Holiday Craft & Artisan Show brings food, drinks, prizes, demonstrations, and handmade wares to the Rim Sports Complex in Hampton on Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets are $5. Learn more here.
Portsmouth Holiday Arts Tour
Visit seven in-person studios and peruse the work of 14 local artists during the 23rd annual Portsmouth Holiday Arts Tour this weekend. The free, self-guided tour, which runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., features fine works in paper, clay, glass, metal, jewelry, painting, and more, all available for purchase. Learn more here.
Form + Function at 3S Artspace
Yet another opportunity to load up on original artwork for your gift-giving checklist unfolds at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth. The fifth annual Form + Function artisan fair will transform 3S into a curated marketplace showcasing hand-crafted work on Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn more here.
‘Hues & Horizons’ in Exeter
Foundation Art Space in Exeter is hosting an artist reception for its November exhibit, “Hues & Horizons,” featuring original work from painters Kara Hunt and Laurie Hartley, on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. New Orleans-inspired funk, rock, and soul band The Meter Maids will perform live for the occasion. Tickets are $10. Learn more here.
Elvis and The Beatles at the Ballroom
Enjoy some of that old-time rock ‘n’ roll with two of the region’s premiere cover bands at The Rockingham Ballroom in Newmarket on Saturday from 7-11 p.m. Elvis Presley impersonators J.C. & The Elvis Experience will take the stage following an opening set from Beatles tribute act All Together Now. Tickets are $25. Learn more here.
Tellabration at The Word Barn
The Word Barn’s stellar concerts this weekend are sadly sold out, but the cozy Exeter venue will host a special afternoon of family storytelling on Sunday — and tickets are still available. Presented by the Seacoast Storytellers, Tellebration! takes place from 1-3 p.m. Tickets are $5 each, or $10 per family. Learn more here.
See the full calendar for more local events.