Casey Crawford comedy and Guitar Sundays: Things to do on Seacoast this weekend
April Fools' Day is this Saturday, but we aren't fooling around on the Seacoast when it comes to finding things to do. Head over to McCue's Comedy Club to see Casey Crawford discuss his "dumb life," check out the artwork of Bunkt at the Art Center in Dover, or listen to trumpeter Sean Jones at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club.
Here's a look at 10 things to do this weekend:
Casey Crawford at McCue’s Comedy Club
What: Casey Crawford is an absurdist comedian who tells "short jokes loosely based on his dumb life." From growing up poor in rural South Dakota, to struggling in New York City, to his current life in New England and his weird marriage, Crawford essentially narrates his underdog life through one-liners.
When: Friday, March 31 from 8 to 9 p.m.
Where: McCue’s Comedy Club, 580 Portsmouth Traffic Circle, Portsmouth
Cost: $20
More info: mccuescomedyclub.com
‘Parade’ at the Seacoast Rep
What: The Broadway masterpiece about an innocent life hanging in the balance marches onto The Rep’s stage!
When: Friday, March 31 from 8 to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Seacoast Rep, 125 Bow St., Portsmouth
Cost: $37 to $62
More info: seacoastrep.org
Brandon “TAZ” Niederauer at Jimmy’s
What: Phenomenal Guitarist and Singer Brandon Niederauer, nicknamed “TAZ” for his ferocious guitar playing, is living proof that dreams really do come true.
When: Friday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, 135 Congress St., Portsmouth
Cost: $10 to $40
More info: jimmysoncongress.com
‘Art from the Outside’ at The Art Center
What: The Award-Winning Art Center Presents: “Art From The Outside” featuring the work of Bunkt.
When: Saturday, April 1 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Art Center, 1 Washington St., Suite 106, Dover
Cost: Free
More info: theartcenterdover.com
Redshift Trio at The Dance Hall
What: Josh Deutsch (Grammy-award winner trumpeter) and Nico Soffiato (guitar) have been performing, recording and touring together for the past 13 years. Their third album, Redshift, includes guest appearances by highly acclaimed drummers Allison Miller and Dan Weiss, and features seven new original compositions, as well as reimagined arrangements of music by Sufjan Stevens, Big Thief and Robert Schumann.
When: Saturday, April 1 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery, Maine
Cost: $17 to $22
More info: thedancehallkittery.org
Church of Fools ft. Club d’Elf, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, and Vapors of Morphine
What: Club d’Elf has been helping audiences lose track of time for 25 years with its "mesmerizing synthesis of Moroccan traditional music and electronic, dubbed-out funk."
When: Saturday, April 1 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Stone Church, 5 Granite St., Newmarket
Cost: $20
More info: stonechurchrocks.com
People Like You with The Bulkheads, Wolfdor, and Maddoc Johnson Quintet at 3S Artspace
What: People Like You sound kind of like the Flaming lips if they were a bunch of hippies. They’re a freewheelin’ and genre bending psych-rock band from Portsmouth.
When: Saturday, April 1 from 8 to 11 p.m.
Where: 3S Artspace, 319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth
Cost: $15
More info: 3sarts.org
Guitar Sundays: John Muratore at PMAC
What: Highly acclaimed classical guitarist John Muratore performs regularly as a solo recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician.
When: Sunday, April 2 at 3 p.m.
Where: Portsmouth Music and Arts Center, Portsmouth
Cost: Free
More info: pmaconline.org
Sean Jones at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club
What: “The passing of the great Freddie Hubbard in December of 2008 was a humbling reminder of the continuum of life and music. But he has undoubtedly left a profound legacy with a plethora of fine young trumpeter’s…most certainly Sean Jones,” says ALL ABOUT JAZZ.
When: Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, 135 Congress St., Portsmouth
Cost: $10 to $40
More info: jimmysoncongress.com
The Mysterians at The Press Room
What: Surf music, reimagined. All ages.
When: Sunday, April 2 at 6 p.m.
Where: The Press Room, 77 Daniel St., Portsmouth
Cost: $15 to $20
More info: pressroomnh.com
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