Today May 23
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3:00
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happy hour
Gas Light
50% off all glasses of wine! 50% off most appetizers! 50% off select draft pints! 3-6pm
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3:00
pm
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portsmouth brewery brewhouse tour
Portsmouth Brewery
Take an up-close and personal tour of our 7-barrel craft brewery, the first in the Granite State, guided by one of our brewery crew.
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4:00
pm
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happy hour
Rí Rá Irish Pub
1/2 price apps, 4-7pm
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4:00
pm
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thursday- ladies’ night:
Fat Belly's
Thursday- Ladies’ Night: Ladies enjoy half off all draft beer, wine and mixed drinks after 4pm!
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5:00
pm
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winter happy hour
The District
$6 Specialty Cocktails, $6 Glasses of Wine, Buy one app, get the second 50% off. Bar Only 5-7 PM.
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6:00
pm
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parking violation night downstairs in the jimmy lapanza lounge
Portsmouth Brewery
Bring in a genuine unpaid City of Portsmouth Parking ticket, issued to you within the previous 14 days, write out a payment check, and your first beer is on the house. We'll even provide a postage stamp and drop it in the mail for you. Valid only in the Jimmy LaPanza Lounge on Thursday nights. Limit one per week.Fine print: we reserve the right to refuse this offer to anyone we think is kind of...
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6:00
pm
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two dollar grilled hot dogs downstairs in the jimmy lapanza lounge
Portsmouth Brewery
Get tubular! $2 natural-casing hot dogs and tofu dogs. The buns are buttered and toasted and a sumptuous selection of toppings are available for your garnishing pleasure.
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7:00
pm
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bob tis: 'hearts of palm'
RiverRun Bookstore
Writer Bob Tis reads from and discusses his book 'Hearts of Palm.'
About the book: 'Hearts of Palm 'puts everything wild and wooly about the Caribbean in a blender and pours out a rich froth of characters over the turquoise waters that surround a mythical but familiar island.
This is a love story for a life lived on beaches, boats and backyard tiki bars. Bob Tis is a car...
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7:00
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discover thursdays: dan blakeslee
Discover Portsmouth Center
Discover Thursdays presents a concert by local folk singer/ songwriter Dan Blakeslee.
Tickets are available at the door.
The concert is presented by the Portsmouth Historical Society and Carpe Diem's George Hosker-Bouley.
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7:00
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scottish concert with strathspey and reel
Portsmouth Public Library
Back by popular demand! The crowd-pleasing Strathspey and Reel Society of New Hampshire (SRSNH) will hold a concert with more than 20 musicians this evening.
The concert will feature Scottish airs, marches, reels, jigs, strathspeys and hornpipes to present an eclectic mix of traditional Scottish fare along with some newer tunes written in traditional style. Longtime SRSNH member and Por...
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7:00
pm
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7:00 pm deck - jimmy & marcelle
Gas Light
'Tis the season for outdoor dining, live entertainment, great food and Buckets! We'll have heaters for those chilly nights and a flat screen for those games you cannot miss...Hit the Deck with friends, family or your dog and enjoy all of the above!
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8:00
pm
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8:00 pm pizza pub - trivia night
Gas Light
We've got some great prizes and the latest digital equipment courtesy of our master of ceremonies DJ Koko-P from Good Vibes Disc Jockeys!
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8:00
pm
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trivia nite - featuring mike kelley
Rusty Hammer
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9:00
pm
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the computer beach party
Thirsty Moose
Join us for a night of funk featuring The Computer Beach Party.
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9:00
pm
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azmd
The Press Room
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10:00
pm
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munk duane band
Rí Rá Irish Pub
A great new band who will keep you rocking all night long
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All Day
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pint + a pound
Rí Rá Irish Pub
all day, $8 pint + 1lb wings
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Tomorrow May 24
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12:00
pm
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the many faces of george washington
Wentworth Gardner & Tobias Lear Houses
Discover the genuine George Washington - the multidimensional, real-life man behind the myth- at this exciting, traveling exhibit.
Through dazzling color graphics of paintings, photographs, and iconic objects from the Mount Vernon collections, "The Many Faces of George Washington" provides background and insight into our nation's first President, a man whom many recognize but few know m...
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3:00
pm
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happy hour
Gas Light
50% off all glasses of wine! 50% off most appetizers! 50% off select draft pints! 3-6pm
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3:00
pm
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portsmouth brewery brewhouse tour
Portsmouth Brewery
Take an up-close and personal tour of our 7-barrel craft brewery, the first in the Granite State, guided by one of our brewery crew.
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4:00
pm
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happy hour
Rí Rá Irish Pub
1/2 price apps, 4-7pm
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5:00
pm
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friday happy hour in the lounge and at the bar –
Fat Belly's
Friday Happy Hour in the Lounge and at The Bar – Half off selected appetizers and $2.99 pints from 5-7pm!
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6:30
pm
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seacoast storytellers guild
Serenity Cafe
Come hear members of the Seacoast Storytellers Guild bring personal, folk and fairy tales to life!
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7:00
pm
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former u.s. poet laureate charles simic
South Church
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Charles Simic celebrates the recent release of his book, New and Selected Poems: 1962 - 2012 this evening at South Church.
Come hear him read and discuss his work.
Tickets are $5 and can be applied to the book purchase. Sponsored by RiverRun Bookstore.
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7:00
pm
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7:00 pm deck - jim devlin band
Gas Light
'Tis the season for outdoor dining, live entertainment, great food and Buckets! We'll have heaters for those chilly nights and a flat screen for those games you cannot miss...Hit the Deck with friends, family and or your dog and enjoy all of the above!
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8:00
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8:00 pm mim - "the little black dress affair"
Gas Light
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9:00
pm
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the jon king bandâ€
Thirsty Moose
Jon king has quickly become a recognizable name here on the seacoast. His band has played shows in and around the Portsmouth area over [...]
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9:00
pm
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lunch at the dump with frank fairfield
The Press Room
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9:00
pm
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9:00 pm nightclub w/dj koko p
Gas Light
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9:00
pm
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karaoke
Daniel Street Tavern
Come down for Karaoke Every Friday Saturday And Sunday 9 to close. We just upgraded the entire sound system so you'll sound better then ever.
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9:30
pm
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9:30 pm grill - jimmy d.
Gas Light
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10:00
pm
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10:00 pm pizza pub - keith henderson
Gas Light
What's better than our award winning pizza, wings, Mug Club or craft beer selections...having all those things plus live entertainment from 10pm - 1am and late night slices and more until 2am on Friday & Saturday nights, enjoy!!!!
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10:00
pm
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subsonic
Rí Rá Irish Pub
Jazz Funk and Rock a night not to be missed
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All Day
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all day
Rí Rá Irish Pub
$2.50 miller lite btl., $3 harpoon pints, $5 martini special, fish fridays, $9.95
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Saturday May 25
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7:00
am
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hampton beach cleanup!
Hampton Beach
Meet at The Wall (12th Street) for a fun and informal beach cleanup!
Please bring your own reusable gloves if possible and pitch in to preserve our beautiful beaches.
Everyone is welcome!
NH Surfrider Foundation Beach Cleanup
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10:00
am
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annual lilac festival with author tracy kane
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion
Celebrate all things lilac at this beloved outdoor Seacoast event.
A special guest appearance will be made by award-winning author and illustrator Tracy Kane. Ms. Kane will read from her books and share fun ideas for building fairy houses at 11 a.m.
You'll find a wide array of activities for children and families, lilac enthusiasts, and history buffs.
The fun includes li...
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10:00
am
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green thumb club for kids
Children's Museum of New Hampshire
Call all young gardners ages 4-9! A new children's gardening program is starting up at the Children's Museum of NH today.
Accompanied by your parent or other adult, the club entails four fun Saturday sessions that culminate with a garden harvest and pizza party.
Each session of the four sessions is included in paid museum admission and free for museum members. Pre-registration ...
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10:00
am
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brunch
Rí Rá Irish Pub
10am - 2pm, $4 bloodies, $4 mimosas
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12:00
pm
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the many faces of george washington
Wentworth Gardner & Tobias Lear Houses
Discover the genuine George Washington - the multidimensional, real-life man behind the myth- at this exciting, traveling exhibit.
Through dazzling color graphics of paintings, photographs, and iconic objects from the Mount Vernon collections, "The Many Faces of George Washington" provides background and insight into our nation's first President, a man whom many recognize but few know m...
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3:00
pm
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portsmouth brewery brewhouse tour
Portsmouth Brewery
Take an up-close and personal tour of our 7-barrel craft brewery, the first in the Granite State, guided by one of our brewery crew.
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5:00
pm
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grand opening reception - artist gallery
Chase's Garage Artist Studios & Gallery
Come to the grand opening this Memorial Day Weekend of Chase's Garage Artist Studios and Gallery!
Check out our gallery, artist studios, printmaking and workshops this summer! Tours and demos all weekend.
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7:00
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7:00 pm deck - nobody’s fault
Gas Light
'Tis the season for outdoor dining, live entertainment, great food and Buckets! We'll have heaters for those chilly nights and a flat screen for those games you cannot miss...Hit the Deck with friends, family and or your dog and enjoy all of the above!
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7:30
pm
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comedy night: two nice jewish boys and an irishman
Temple Israel Dover
You're probably ready for a good laugh - so come to Comedy Night at Temple Israel, Dover featuring nationally known comedians Mike McDonald, Josh Gondelman and Dan Crohn.
Who are these guys? Comedian Mike McDonald has appeared on HBO, Showtime and Comedy Central and has shared the stage with Robin Williams, Steven Wright and Drew Carey. Mike has appeared in more than 50 different c...
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9:00
pm
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hot like fire
Thirsty Moose
A sexy chick playin’ a mean horn, keyboards and singin’ too? That’s Kelley B! Her band, Hot Like Fire has emerged as the most [...]
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9:00
pm
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parker wheeler
The Press Room
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9:00
pm
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9:00 pm nightclub w/dj koko p
Gas Light
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9:00
pm
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karaoke
Daniel Street Tavern
Come down for Karaoke Every Friday Saturday And Sunday 9 to close. We just upgraded the entire sound system so you'll sound better then ever.
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9:30
pm
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9:30 pm grill - brandon lepere
Gas Light
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10:00
pm
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10:00 pm pizza pub - corey brackett
Gas Light
What's better than our award winning pizza, wings, Mug Club or craft beer selections...having all those things plus live entertainment from 10pm - 1am and late night slices and more until 2am on Friday & Saturday nights, enjoy!!!!
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All Day
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all day
Rí Rá Irish Pub
$2.50 coors light btl., $2.50 redhook pints, $4 house vodka drinks
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Sunday May 26
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11:00
am
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brunch buffet &bloody mary bar
Rí Rá Irish Pub
11am-3pm
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12:00
pm
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the many faces of george washington
Wentworth Gardner & Tobias Lear Houses
Discover the genuine George Washington - the multidimensional, real-life man behind the myth- at this exciting, traveling exhibit.
Through dazzling color graphics of paintings, photographs, and iconic objects from the Mount Vernon collections, "The Many Faces of George Washington" provides background and insight into our nation's first President, a man whom many recognize but few know m...
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2:00
pm
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2:00 pm deck - jimmy d.
Gas Light
'Tis the season for outdoor dining, live entertainment, Buckets and the Dog Spot (Portsmouth's only dog friendly patio). We'll have heaters for those chilly nights and a flat screen for those games you cannot miss...Hit the Deck with friends, family and or your dog and enjoy all of the above!
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5:00
pm
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irish session
Rí Rá Irish Pub
Looking for a little taste of the craic from the Emerald Isle? Come and listen to great musicians playing authentic Irish music only at RiRa! 6pm-9pm
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6:00
pm
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trent austin (trumpet), david wells (tenor), ryan parker (piano), keala kaumeheiwa (bass), les harris jr (drums)
The Press Room
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6:00
pm
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6:00 pm deck - rog & ray
Gas Light
Whether you're looking to end your week or start it off right come hang with us and let Rog and Ray turn you all into parrotheads! Enjoy the sounds of Jimmy Buffett, an ice cold bucket, beer or your favorite cocktail and drift off to Margaritaville at the Gas Light Deck.
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6:00
pm
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homemade pierogies in the jimmy lapanza lounge
Portsmouth Brewery
Homemade Pierogies filled with potato and cheese and tossed with butter and onions: two for a buck.
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8:00
pm
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sunsetfire with elephant
Thirsty Moose
Sunsetfire is a progressive rock band out of Dover, NH. The band is made up of four members. Each member brings different musical influences to [...]
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9:00
pm
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karaoke
Daniel Street Tavern
Come down for Karaoke Every Friday Saturday And Sunday 9 to close. We just upgraded the entire sound system so you'll sound better then ever.
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9:00
pm
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drew yount
Rí Rá Irish Pub
Classic Rock with an acoustic twist from a great live performer
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All Day
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all day
Rí Rá Irish Pub
$4 GUINNESS 20oz PINTS, $2.50 BUD LIGHT BTL.
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All Day
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sunday funday -half price selected apps
Fat Belly's
Sunday Funday -Half Price Selected Apps: During all Boston Sports Games! Get a pitcher of beer and a small order of wings for $9.99 (Substitute another beer for $11.99)
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Tuesday May 28
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3:00
pm
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happy hour
Gas Light
50% off all glasses of wine! 50% off most appetizers! 50% off select draft pints! 3-6pm
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4:00
pm
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happy hour
Rí Rá Irish Pub
1/2 price apps, 4-7pm, $2 sliders, â
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4:00
pm
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tuesday- two dollar tuesday:
Fat Belly's
Tuesday- Two Dollar Tuesday: $2 Dollar Selected Apps abd $2.99 pints from 4-10pm!
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5:00
pm
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winter happy hour
The District
$6 Specialty Cocktails, $6 Glasses of Wine, Buy one app, get the second 50% off. Bar Only 5-7 PM.
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6:00
pm
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larry garland jazz jam
The Press Room
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6:00
pm
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dollar tacos in the jimmy lapanza lounge
Portsmouth Brewery
Tacos filled with your choice of shredded chicken, ground beef or tempeh for only a buck apiece, every Tuesday evening in the Jimmy LaPanza Lounge.
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8:00
pm
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open mic night
Thirsty Moose
Join us in the Moose Lounge every Tuesday for a lively night of performances. Play with our backing band or all by your lonesome, [...]
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8:00
pm
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pub quiz with ryan
Rí Rá Irish Pub
The Best Quiz in Portsmouth Hosted by Ryan and Erin great prizes and specials
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9:00
pm
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hoot! (open mic) with jerry short
The Press Room
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All Day
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grill - tini tuesdays
Gas Light
1/2 off martinis from open to close on Tuesdays only
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All Day
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all day
Rí Rá Irish Pub
$3 pint special, $5 powers
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All Day
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community pint night (and day) - we donate 25⢠to charity for every beer we serve
Portsmouth Brewery
For every beer you order, you'll receive a wooden token which represents a 25¢ donation from the Brewery to a charity of your choice. (You select the charity by placing your tokens in the yellow box near our doorway.)
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Thursday May 30
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3:00
pm
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portsmouth brewery brewhouse tour
Portsmouth Brewery
Take an up-close and personal tour of our 7-barrel craft brewery, the first in the Granite State, guided by one of our brewery crew.
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6:00
pm
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parking violation night downstairs in the jimmy lapanza lounge
Portsmouth Brewery
Bring in a genuine unpaid City of Portsmouth Parking ticket, issued to you within the previous 14 days, write out a payment check, and your first beer is on the house. We'll even provide a postage stamp and drop it in the mail for you. Valid only in the Jimmy LaPanza Lounge on Thursday nights. Limit one per week.Fine print: we reserve the right to refuse this offer to anyone we think is kind of...
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6:00
pm
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two dollar grilled hot dogs downstairs in the jimmy lapanza lounge
Portsmouth Brewery
Get tubular! $2 natural-casing hot dogs and tofu dogs. The buns are buttered and toasted and a sumptuous selection of toppings are available for your garnishing pleasure.
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7:00
pm
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portsmouth underbelly unplugged: love for sale
Discover Portsmouth Center
Get the skinny on the seamy side of Portsmouth's past at this comic performance titled 'Portsmouth Underbelly Unplugged: Love for Sale.'
Underbelly Unplugged - Love for Sale is the newest comedy penned by George Hosker-Bouley and based on his Portsmouth Underbelly Tour characters of Silas Deane; the accused spy and Olive, a "working girl".
This hour-long comedy features the histo...
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7:00
pm
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7:00 pm deck - jim devlin & paul costley
Gas Light
'Tis the season for outdoor dining, live entertainment, great food and Buckets! We'll have heaters for those chilly nights and a flat screen for those games you cannot miss...Hit the Deck with friends, family or your dog and enjoy all of the above!
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8:00
pm
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8:00 pm pizza pub - trivia night
Gas Light
We've got some great prizes and the latest digital equipment courtesy of our master of ceremonies DJ Koko-P from Good Vibes Disc Jockeys!
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8:00
pm
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trivia nite - featuring mike kelley
Rusty Hammer
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9:00
pm
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watkinsonics
Thirsty Moose
Watkinsonics are a seacoast based soul/r&b/pop/funk group. Featuring some of the areas finest musicians, they know how to keep energy high and a crowd [...]
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9:00
pm
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crushed out
The Press Room
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9:00
pm
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josh cramoy
Rí Rá Irish Pub
Great acoustic music! Knows the best of the top 40's and will play anything you like, including some great originals!
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Friday May 31
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11:00
am
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walk with washington
Gov. John Langdon House
Explore the streets of Portsmouth in the footsteps of President George Washington when he visited the city in 1789.
See where he took tea with his secretary's mother, Mrs. Lear, attended church services at St. John's Church, and was feted at a reception at the Governor John Langdon House.
The tour begins and ends at the Langdon House, 143 Pleasant Street in Portsmouth. The walk...
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11:00
am
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welcome to summer: prints, painting and pottery exhibit
Red Door Pottery Studio
Head over to Red Door Pottery Studio for their Welcome to Summer exhibit.
You'll see prints, paintings and pottery all reflecting summer's beauty.
Runs through September 30. Gallery hours are Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Other times by chance or appointment.
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11:00
am
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'white on white: churches of rural new england'
Gov. John Langdon House
Come to the opening weekend of the photography exhibit 'White on White: Churches of Rural New England,' at the Governor John Langdon House.
The exhibit presents images of early churches of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries from photographer Steve Rosenthal. Viewing of exhibition is included with paid admission to the Governor John Langdon House. Free for Historic New England me...
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3:00
pm
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portsmouth brewery brewhouse tour
Portsmouth Brewery
Take an up-close and personal tour of our 7-barrel craft brewery, the first in the Granite State, guided by one of our brewery crew.
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5:00
pm
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shop portsmouth friday nights kick-off
Portsmouth Downtown
Enjoy shopping discounts, libations, music and fun at the annual party to kick off the summer shopping season in downtown Portmouth.
Participating shops are offering 30 percent off sales tonight as they begin to stay open late - until at least eight - Friday nights from now through Columbus Day!
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7:00
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7:00 pm deck - almost famous
Gas Light
'Tis the season for outdoor dining, live entertainment, great food and Buckets! We'll have heaters for those chilly nights and a flat screen for those games you cannot miss...Hit the Deck with friends, family and or your dog and enjoy all of the above!
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7:30
pm
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country dance
Rockingham Ballroom
Enjoy a great evening of Country Dance (and instruction for those who need it!) to benefit the Rockingham Ballroom sprinkler fund.
Well known country dance instructors Dan and Kelly Albro will head up the fun. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for warm up dancing. Guest instruction begins for both line and partner dancing at 7:30 p.m. and continues with dancing throughout the night.
All pr...
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8:00
pm
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macbeth
Players' Ring
The Players' Ring presents 'Macbeth' directed by Gary Locke.
In a post apocalyptic world where traditional religions have been replaced by ancient beliefs, and clans slaughter each other for survival, one man allies himself with the darkest forces of all. Nothing is sacred. No one is safe.
Witches. Ghosts. The Undead.
Prepare for Blood.
May 31 through June 16 Fridays and...
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9:00
pm
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hub dub
Thirsty Moose
Hub Dub, a Roots/Dub Reggae outfit, is an assemblage of experienced, talented Boston area musicians playing a blend of original improvised music, and classic [...]
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9:00
pm
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people skills
The Press Room
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9:00
pm
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9:00 pm nightclub w/dj koko p
Gas Light
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9:30
pm
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9:30 pm grill - sev
Gas Light
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10:00
pm
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10:00 pm pizza pub - jimmy d.
Gas Light
What's better than our award winning pizza, wings, Mug Club or craft beer selections...having all those things plus live entertainment from 10pm - 1am and late night slices and more until 2am on Friday & Saturday nights, enjoy!!!!
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10:00
pm
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radio go feat hallie day
Rí Rá Irish Pub
Covers at their best a band not to be missed
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All Day
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west african drumming and dance ensemble
Phillips Exeter Academy
Enjoy a performance of music and dance by the The West African Drumming Ensemble along with Phillips Exeter Academy's Dance Ensemble.
The groups will perform 'Sinte' an exciting rhythm and dance from Guinea.
Myra Romain, Choreographer
Allison Duke, Director
Held in Fisher Theatre at PEA.
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Saturday June 1
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8:00
am
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piscataqua waterfront festival
Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden
Celebrate Portsmouth Harbor and Great Bay at the annual Piscataqua Waterfront Festival, a free family event.
The festival features music, traditional maritime artisan demonstrations, free museum tours, hands-on children's activities, boats, booths, displays by area businesses and non-profit organizations, and a sale of heirloom plants from the Moffatt-Ladd garden.
The festival is ...
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10:30
am
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guided historic walking tour of dover
Dover Chamber of Commerce
Settled in 1623, Dover is the oldest continuous settlement in New Hampshire and seventh oldest in the United States. On the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce's Guided Tours of Historic Dover you will stroll down the Central Avenue Business District while learning about the rise and fall of the textile industry, "Dover's Black Day," and notable visitors and residents of Dover's past. You will al...
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11:00
am
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historic new england open house
Gov. John Langdon House
For over one hundred years, Historic New England has served as the region's storyteller, opening its doors to share four centuries of New England home and family life. Historic New England's Open House, on Saturday June 1, and Sunday, June 2, welcomes visitors free of charge to seven historic sites in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and southern Maine.
Travel ten miles and be ...
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11:00
am
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wokq chowder festival
Prescott Park
Eat all you want of some of the most delicious chowder you've ever tasted at WOKQ's annual Chowder Festival!
Piping hot chowder made by more than a dozen restaurants across the Seacoast will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. and the pouring won't stop until it's all gone!
Eat to your heart's content and vote for the chowder of your choice!
The 29th ANNUAL WOKQ CHOWDER FEST...
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11:00
am
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pulpit rock tower open house
Pulpit Rock Tower
Tour a WWII Observation Station - the Pulpit Rock Tower - today.
The Friends of Pulpit Rock Tower, Inc., together with the State of NH Fish and Game Dept., will offer public tours of this 8- story tower built during WWII to help defend Portsmouth.
All levels will be open except the roof deck (due to safety regs.)
Climb the winding stairs and ladders in this historic struc...
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11:00
am
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'white on white: churches of rural new england'
Gov. John Langdon House
Come to the opening weekend of the photography exhibit 'White on White: Churches of Rural New England,' at the Governor John Langdon House.
The exhibit presents images of early churches of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries from photographer Steve Rosenthal. Viewing of exhibition is included with paid admission to the Governor John Langdon House. Free for Historic New England me...
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12:30
pm
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our old house festival
Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden
The Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden celebrates the 250th birthday of the house today on the grounds of the museum at 154 Market Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Staff, volunteers, and area experts will share with the public workshops, demonstrations, and presentations throughout the house, garden, and warehouse covering a wide range of subjects related to the history of the house such ...
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1:00
pm
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unveiling of the lamp
Fort Stark
The public is invited to attend the unveiling of a restored, operational Naval Signal Lamp at Fort Stark State Historic Site.
The cleaned, refurbished and operational lamp is being donated by the Dover chapter of the Nam Knights Motorcycle Club.
The lamp is a vintage World War II ALDIS 12 inch Signal/Search Lamp. Originally it would have been used for silent communications betw...
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1:30
pm
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'yogawoman'
Portsmouth Public Library
Come to the library for a screening of the award-winning documentary 'Yogawoman.'
Abut the film: Yoga was brought to the west from India by a lineage of male teachers. Now there's a generation of women who are leading the way and they're radically changing people's lives. From the busy streets of Manhattan to the dusty slums of Kenya, from the golden beaches of Australia 'Yogawoman' unc...
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3:00
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portsmouth brewery brewhouse tour
Portsmouth Brewery
Take an up-close and personal tour of our 7-barrel craft brewery, the first in the Granite State, guided by one of our brewery crew.
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6:00
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trivia night!
Redhook Brewery
The Save the Indoor Portsmouth Pool (SIPP) group will be holding a Trivia Night fundraiser held at and sponsored by the Redhook Brewery.
Enjoy a night of Team Trivia, Raffles, Prizes and a Silent Auction to fund essential renovations at the pool. Tickets include admission, hot and cold hors d'ouvres, and five raffle entries per person for the door prize raffle. Tickets can be purchased a...
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8:00
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funktapuss
Thirsty Moose
What started as Purple Monkey Dishwasher in the late 90’s with the friendship of three young men has evolved into the energetic, high quality music [...]
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8:00
pm
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make sure it's me - the play
West End Studio Theatre
Act One Theater group presents the world premier of 'Make Sure It's Me/nh,' a play about traumatic brain injury sustained by war veterans.
The performance is based on the play 'Make Sure It's Me' by Kate Wenner, journalist, novelist and award-winning former producer of ABC's 20/20.
This powerful play is a fictionalized account of five injured veterans and the medical researcher c...
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8:00
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jumbo circus peanuts dance party
Elks Lodge
Party all night with Jumbo Circus Peanuts!
Proceeds from this fun evening will benefit the Earth, Sea and Space Museum proposed to be built in Dover.
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8:00
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transitions- an evening of tap dance
The Dance Hall
The Dance Hall, Kittery is presenting 'Transitions- An Evening of Tap Dance' choreographed and directed by Ryan Casey, an extraordinary young, up and coming New York dancer, writer and performer.
Tap dance meets comedy, poetry, hip hop dance and more in this engaging evening of rhythm and narrative choreographed and directed by nationally recognized, 6'8" tap dancer Ryan P. Casey.
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10:00
pm
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cover me badd
Rí Rá Irish Pub
All your favourite rock covers LIVE
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All Day
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west african drumming and dance ensemble
Phillips Exeter Academy
Enjoy a performance of music and dance by the The West African Drumming Ensemble along with Phillips Exeter Academy's Dance Ensemble.
The groups will perform 'Sinte' an exciting rhythm and dance from Guinea.
Myra Romain, Choreographer
Allison Duke, Director
Held in Fisher Theatre at PEA.
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Sunday June 2
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10:00
am
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annual seacoast spring doll, bear & folk art show
Frank Jones Center
Select from a spectacular collection of dolls, Teddy Bears & Folk Art.
You'll find antique, collectible, fashion, Barbie, celebrity, reborns & original artist dolls and bears from the 18th century to today.
Plus vintage clothing and linens, furniture, doll houses, doll parts, miniatures, toys, American Girl Clothing and much more. Doll and Teddy Bear Appraisals, too!
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11:00
am
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historic new england open house
Gov. John Langdon House
For over one hundred years, Historic New England has served as the region's storyteller, opening its doors to share four centuries of New England home and family life. Historic New England's Open House, on Saturday June 1, and Sunday, June 2, welcomes visitors free of charge to seven historic sites in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and southern Maine.
Travel ten miles and be ...
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11:00
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'white on white: churches of rural new england'
Gov. John Langdon House
Come to the opening weekend of the photography exhibit 'White on White: Churches of Rural New England,' at the Governor John Langdon House.
The exhibit presents images of early churches of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries from photographer Steve Rosenthal. Viewing of exhibition is included with paid admission to the Governor John Langdon House. Free for Historic New England me...
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12:00
pm
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seacoast mavericks all american cook-out & home run derby
Leary Field
Celebrate baseball and summertime food with the Seacoast Mavericks at their All American Cook-out and Home Run Derby.
Come to play in the Home Run Derby or just come to watch! Go for the works - for $20 - you get a cookout meal, beverages and Seacoast Mavericks hat or t-shirt!
Win prizes and have fun!
Get your ticket online or by phone.
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2:00
pm
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make sure it's me - the play
West End Studio Theatre
Act One Theater group presents the world premier of 'Make Sure It's Me/nh,' a play about traumatic brain injury sustained by war veterans.
The performance is based on the play 'Make Sure It's Me' by Kate Wenner, journalist, novelist and award-winning former producer of ABC's 20/20.
This powerful play is a fictionalized account of five injured veterans and the medical researcher c...
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4:00
pm
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7th annual portsmouth cocktail competition
Portsmouth Downtown
Calling all cocktail afficionadoes! It's your night to party and vote for the best cocktail in town!
You'll be tasting the finest drinks in town as downtown bartenders mix, rattle and pour at the 7th Annual Portsmouth Cocktail Competition.
Enjoy a spirited afternoon of cocktail tasting, food pairing and friendly competition. Once you're ready to vote, head to the third floor ...
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6:00
pm
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homemade pierogies in the jimmy lapanza lounge
Portsmouth Brewery
Homemade Pierogies filled with potato and cheese and tossed with butter and onions: two for a buck.
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8:00
pm
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the mallet brothers band
Thirsty Moose
The Mallett Brothers Band is an alt-country/rock band from Portland, Maine. Drawing from an array of influences including rock and roll, folk, blues, bluegrass, neo-traditional [...]
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8:00
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billy idol - live in concert
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
From punk pioneer to global superstar, Billy Idol has created an unparalleled niche in popular music and remained a household name for over three decades. He is respected as the original punk rocker who long ago found a way to take that sneering punk attitude into the pop and rock mainstream, carving out songs that have lasted a lifetime.
Still as vital as ever, Mr. Idol will take to the...
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9:00
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josh cramoy
Rí Rá Irish Pub
Great acoustic music! Knows the best of the top 40's and will play anything you like, including some great originals!
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All Day
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west african drumming and dance ensemble
Phillips Exeter Academy
Enjoy a performance of music and dance by the The West African Drumming Ensemble along with Phillips Exeter Academy's Dance Ensemble.
The groups will perform 'Sinte' an exciting rhythm and dance from Guinea.
Myra Romain, Choreographer
Allison Duke, Director
Held in Fisher Theatre at PEA.
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Tuesday June 4
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4:00
pm
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happy hour at ri-ra portsmouth
Rí Rá Irish Pub
From 4pm to 7pm Monday through we have selected Draughts and all Apps on half price!!! Wow!
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6:00
pm
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larry garland jazz jam
The Press Room
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6:00
pm
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dollar tacos in the jimmy lapanza lounge
Portsmouth Brewery
Tacos filled with your choice of shredded chicken, ground beef or tempeh for only a buck apiece, every Tuesday evening in the Jimmy LaPanza Lounge.
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8:00
pm
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open mic night
Thirsty Moose
Join us in the Moose Lounge every Tuesday for a lively night of performances. Play with our backing band or all by your lonesome, [...]
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8:00
pm
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pub quiz with ryan
Rí Rá Irish Pub
The Best Quiz in Portsmouth Hosted by Ryan and Erin great prizes and specials
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9:00
pm
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hoot! (open mic)
The Press Room
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9:00
pm
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3s artspace and the press room present
The Press Room
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9:00
pm
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futurebirds
Press Room
Fat Possum recording artists, Futurebirds, performs tonight at the Press Room!
Natives of Athens, GA, the band is on tour promoting their second full-length album, Baba Yaga.
Like the band that made it, Baba Yaga has been recognized for warmly catchy tunes, stirringly evocative lyrics, and unexpected melodic twists.
Futurebirds, on tour with Band of Horses this month, has c...
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All Day
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community pint night (and day) - we donate 25⢠to charity for every beer we serve
Portsmouth Brewery
For every beer you order, you'll receive a wooden token which represents a 25¢ donation from the Brewery to a charity of your choice. (You select the charity by placing your tokens in the yellow box near our doorway.)
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Friday June 7
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1:00
pm
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fishy friday
Rí Rá Irish Pub
Our Beer Battered Fresh Haddock and Chips for only $9.95
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3:00
pm
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portsmouth brewery brewhouse tour
Portsmouth Brewery
Take an up-close and personal tour of our 7-barrel craft brewery, the first in the Granite State, guided by one of our brewery crew.
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4:00
pm
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happy hour at ri-ra portsmouth
Rí Rá Irish Pub
From 4pm to 7pm Monday through we have selected Draughts and all Apps on half price!!! Wow!
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5:30
pm
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family dollar night at kids' museum
Children's Museum of New Hampshire
Enjoy a fun, educational night out at The Children’s Museum for just $1 per person tonight!
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7:00
pm
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writers in the loft: steve schirripa
The Music Hall Loft
The "tough guy" from The Sopranos, starring dad in The Secret Life of an American Teenager, and author of The New York Times bestseller Goomba's Guide to Life, brings a welcome dose of old-school advice (and new-school humor) to the parenting wars.
Just in time for Father's Day, Mr. Schirripa offers his emphatically antiquated, always hilarious stance on what it takes to raise kids today.
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8:00
pm
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art 'round town
Portsmouth Downtown
The first Friday of every month downtown Portsmouth celebrates its inspired, intimate urban community by presenting its Art Round Town gallery walk.
Seven art galleries, representing the spectrum of representational art in the Seacoast, are located less than a few hundred yards from the city center.
The first Friday they host openings for new shows of contemporary art, historic works,...
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8:00
pm
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make sure it's me - the play
West End Studio Theatre
Act One Theater group presents the world premier of 'Make Sure It's Me/nh,' a play about traumatic brain injury sustained by war veterans.
The performance is based on the play 'Make Sure It's Me' by Kate Wenner, journalist, novelist and award-winning former producer of ABC's 20/20.
This powerful play is a fictionalized account of five injured veterans and the medical researcher c...
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8:00
pm
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sweeney todd: the demon barber of fleet street
Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Based on an adaptation by Christopher Bond - Stephen Sondheim's dark, mysterious and uniquely beautiful musical comes to life at The Rep.
Set in 19th century London, an unjustly exiled barber named Sweeney Todd returns to seek revenge. Along the way he meets the twisted Mrs. Lovett and the two join forces to bolster Mrs. Lovett's meat pie business and Sweeney's need for vengeance, razor...
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9:00
pm
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jamsterdam
Thirsty Moose
Jamsterdam is a high energy rock band that specialized in up beat covers, rap mash-ups, and catchy originals. They came together in the Portsmouth [...]
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10:00
pm
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mugsy
Rí Rá Irish Pub
A high-energy cover band from the North Shore.
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Saturday June 8
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8:00
am
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market square day 10k road race
Market Square
Join the tradition as the 10K road race kicks off Market Square Day.
With a Start Line in Market Square, 2,000 runners and competitive walkers make their way 'round town finishing at Historic Strawbery Banke. Come cheer them on, or sign up to participate yourself! Register early and save!
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9:00
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market square day
Market Square
Don't miss the 36th annual Market Square Day today! Food! Live bands and entertainment! Artisan booths and lots more!
Created to celebrate the renovation and beautification of downtown Portsmouth - and, in particular, Market Square - the festival has grown in size along with the growth and popularity of Portsmouth.
An estimated 60,000-80,000 people will walk through downtown Portsmo...
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9:30
am
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world oceans day celebration
Seacoast Science Center
Come to the Seacoast Science Center for a family-friendly World Oceans Day celebration.
The event will kick off with a short film on ocean acidification featuring third generation ocean explorer Fabien Cousteau. Following the film, adults will join national and regional experts for a series of short presentations about ocean acidification.
Fun, hands-on activities that teach about t...
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3:00
pm
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portsmouth brewery brewhouse tour
Portsmouth Brewery
Take an up-close and personal tour of our 7-barrel craft brewery, the first in the Granite State, guided by one of our brewery crew.
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5:00
pm
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fine art fundraising auction at unh
Paul Creative Arts Center
Original drawings, prints and paintings by selected well-known northern New England artists will be up for bid and outright sale at Rose Moon, a fundraiser for the Museum of Art, University of New Hampshire.
This multi-faceted event includes: 1) the sale of the limited edition Rose Moon print portfolio, 2) a wine tasting, 3) a tribute to an outstanding patron of the museum, and 4) an au...
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6:35
pm
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seacoast mavericks opening game
Leary Field
Bring the family to cheer on the Seacoast Mavericks, a summer collegiate baseball team proud to play at historic Leary Field.
Enjoy the game, enjoy the hotdogs at the concession stand! It's a great night out for summer entertainment.
Summertime baseball in Portsmouth--now that's a winning combination!
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7:30
pm
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voices from the heart spring concert
South Church
This powerful 200-voiced women's alternative chorus sings a rich mix of soulful music from many cultural and musical traditions.
Two performances: 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased downtown at:
Serendipity 41 Pleasant Street Portsmouth, NH 03801
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8:00
pm
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make sure it's me - the play
West End Studio Theatre
Act One Theater group presents the world premier of 'Make Sure It's Me/nh,' a play about traumatic brain injury sustained by war veterans.
The performance is based on the play 'Make Sure It's Me' by Kate Wenner, journalist, novelist and award-winning former producer of ABC's 20/20.
This powerful play is a fictionalized account of five injured veterans and the medical researcher c...
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10:00
pm
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coopers escape
Rí Rá Irish Pub
Great live band playing all your favorite tunes!
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All Day
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gosport regatta
Isles of Shoals
The New Hampshire Seacoast will come alive this weekend as a fleet of racing yachts from coastal New England vie for honors in the fourth annual Gosport Regatta, the resurgence of a vintage sailing race around the Isles of Shoals first held in the late 19th century. Watch the race from the waterfront!
The fourth annual Gosport Regatta sets sail on Saturday, June 8. Organized by Star I...
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All Day
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all about gardens - shop the shire!
Gallery on the Green
It's gardening day in Alfred, Maine, the shire town of York County - and you'll find everything you need to get your garden up and running.
Got questions? Master Gardner Roger Dearborn of Springvale will be on hand and will offer herbs, heirlooms and unusual varieties of plants.
The Gallery on the Green will be sponsoring Rockhaven Daylily of Newfield.
Dewolfe and Wood ...
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Sunday June 9
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12:00
pm
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train time at the children's museum
Children's Museum of New Hampshire
Kids love trains! Give 'em their fill of all things locomotive today at The Children's Museum of New Hampshire's third annual Train Time event! Children will be issued special tickets as they enter the museum and a uniformed train conductor from the Amtrak Downeaster will be on hand to talk with families, answer questions and punch each child's ticket. Children will also receive free tra...
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2:00
pm
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make sure it's me - the play
West End Studio Theatre
Act One Theater group presents the world premier of 'Make Sure It's Me/nh,' a play about traumatic brain injury sustained by war veterans.
The performance is based on the play 'Make Sure It's Me' by Kate Wenner, journalist, novelist and award-winning former producer of ABC's 20/20.
This powerful play is a fictionalized account of five injured veterans and the medical researcher c...
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6:00
pm
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homemade pierogies in the jimmy lapanza lounge
Portsmouth Brewery
Homemade Pierogies filled with potato and cheese and tossed with butter and onions: two for a buck.
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7:00
pm
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hilarity@the music hall with miss richfield
The Music Hall
Enjoy a night of comedy with Miss Richfield in her latest performance: Sweet and Sour Richfield, Made in China.
Dedicating her life to the friendly citizens and responsible merchants of her hometown of Richfield, Minnesota, Miss Richfield 1981 is fast becoming one of America's national treasures. This Midwestern maven is winning over theater and cabaret audiences around the country with...
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9:00
pm
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drew yount
Rí Rá Irish Pub
Classic Rock with an acoustic twist from a great live performer
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Tuesday June 11
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4:00
pm
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happy hour at ri-ra portsmouth
Rí Rá Irish Pub
From 4pm to 7pm Monday through we have selected Draughts and all Apps on half price!!! Wow!
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5:30
pm
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archaeological discoveries in portsmouth
Strawbery Banke Museum
Come learn some fascinating pieces of Portsmouth history as archaeologist Dr Kathleen Wheeler gives a talk titled, "Archaeology in Downtown Portsmouth: Discovering the Colonel Joshua Wentworth Privy".
The privies were unearthed in 2010, when Independent Archaeological Consulting (IAC) conducted fieldwork and analysis for Phase II of the Portwalk project, a mixed-use development being bu...
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6:00
pm
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larry garland jazz jam
The Press Room
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6:00
pm
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dollar tacos in the jimmy lapanza lounge
Portsmouth Brewery
Tacos filled with your choice of shredded chicken, ground beef or tempeh for only a buck apiece, every Tuesday evening in the Jimmy LaPanza Lounge.
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7:00
pm
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'going blind, going forward'
Portsmouth Public Library
'Going Blind, Going Forward,' is a documentary by Joseph Lovett, chronicling his battle with glaucoma. It has received rave reviews.
The Village Voice wrote: The word "inspirational" is so overused as to be hackneyed, but writer director Joe Lovett's documentary 'Going Blind,' chronicling his battle with glaucoma while using his experiences to connect with five other people living with v...
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7:00
pm
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ocean stewardship film screening and discussion
Seacoast Science Center
Ocean enthusiasts and the community are invited to join the screening of Green Fire Production's film, 'Ocean Frontiers: The Dawn of a New Era in Ocean Stewardship.'
The evening will begin with a reception including coffee and dessert, and feature educational materials from the event hosts. After the screening, there will be a discussion session moderated by Jennifer Felt, Conservation L...
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8:00
pm
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pub quiz with ryan
Rí Rá Irish Pub
The Best Quiz in Portsmouth Hosted by Ryan and Erin great prizes and specials
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9:00
pm
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hoot! (open mic)
The Press Room
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9:00
pm
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hot 8 brass band
The Press Room
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All Day
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community pint night (and day) - we donate 25⢠to charity for every beer we serve
Portsmouth Brewery
For every beer you order, you'll receive a wooden token which represents a 25¢ donation from the Brewery to a charity of your choice. (You select the charity by placing your tokens in the yellow box near our doorway.)
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Wednesday June 12
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4:00
pm
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happy hour at ri-ra portsmouth
Rí Rá Irish Pub
From 4pm to 7pm Monday through we have selected Draughts and all Apps on half price!!! Wow!
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6:00
pm
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dollar meatball sliders downstairs in the jimmy lapanza lounge
Portsmouth Brewery
Cheap food nights continue with delicious house made meatball sliders, only a buck apiece!
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7:00
pm
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great bay sailor
Rí Rá Irish Pub
Casting a wide net, the band performs out of an extensive repertoire of maritime, Irish/Scottish, British and Oldtimey music. In the maritime tradition, they play and sing traditi
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8:00
pm
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'thoroughly modern millie'
Ogunquit Playhouse
It's 1922 and small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, heads to New York City to start a new life.
Millie finds herself in a city filled with intrigue, jazz and a whole new set of rules for love! Her new flapper lifestyle encounters trouble when she checks into a hotel owned by a dragon-lady villainess audience are sure to love to hate and played by none other than Ogunquit's favorite, Sa...
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All Day
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the music hall historical tour
The Music Hall
Go behind the scenes and across three centuries of entertainment on this fascinating tour of The Music Hall.
Discover the landmark Historic Theater's backstage secrets; celebrated patrons and performers; enchanted Beaux Arts lobby with its cherub-adorned proscenium arch; and magnificent horseshoe balcony.
You'll learn about the restorations, renovations, and dazzling performanc...
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