A dance party and a wedding show: 10 Seacoast things to do this weekend
We made it through February and we're on to March. Roar into this weekend and check out Veronica Lewis at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, get your freak on at Club3S for a Supa Dupa Fly – Missy Elliot Dance Party or finalize all those wedding plans after attending the Portsmouth By The Sea Wedding Show at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel. There is truly something for everyone to do this weekend.
Here's a look at 10 things to do this weekend:
Veronica Lewis at Jimmy’s
What: 2x-Blues Music Award nominated Veronica Lewis, born and raised in N.H., is a mesmerizing live performer with serious piano chops, soaring vocals, and trailblazing original songs.
When: Friday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, 135 Congress St., Portsmouth
Cost: $10 to $45
More info: jimmysoncongress.com
Art ‘Round Town in Portsmouth
What: The first Friday of every month, downtown Portsmouth celebrates its inspired, intimate urban community with big city style by presenting its Art ‘Round Town gallery walk. New work, libations, and more!
When: Friday, March 3 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Portsmouth Downtown, 14 Market Square, Portsmouth
Cost: Free
More info: artroundtown.org
CLUB 3S: Supa Dupa Fly – Missy Elliot Dance Party
What: This is not a test! Missy Elliott is on her way to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and CLUB3S is celebrating with an all-Missy Dance Party! 21-plus.
When: Friday, March 3 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Where: 3S Artspace, 319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth
Cost: $10 to $12
More info: 3sarts.org
Family Unity – An Afternoon of Artmaking at Green Acre
What: Parents and kids are invited to come to Green Acre on Saturday, March 4 from 2-5 p.m. for an afternoon of artmaking or if “artmaking” is intimidating, then just consider it playing with art supplies!
When: Saturday, March 4 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: Green Acre: A Baha’i Center of Learning, 61 Green Acre Dr., Eliot, Maine
Cost: Free
More info: greenacre.org
Deb Talan (of The Weepies) at the Music Hall Lounge
What: Deb Talan was known as a singer and songwriter in her own right before forming Hummingfish and eventually the long-running duo the Weepies with Steven Tannen.
When: Saturday, March 4 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Music Hall Lounge, 131 Congress St., Portsmouth
Cost: $22 to $32
More info: themusichall.org
Il Divo – A New Day Tour at The Music Hall
What: The international, chart topping supergroup Il Divo debuted in 2004 with instant success. With songs in four languages, their debut album Il Divo became a Top 4 sensation in 19 countries, hitting #1 in eight.
When: Saturday, March 4 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth
Cost: $75.70 to $139.50
More info: themusichall.org
Sophistafunk with Lee Ross at The Stone Church
What: From underground shows to international festivals, Sophistafunk has been described as “Rage Against the Machine meets The Roots, dipped in P-Funk.”
When: Saturday, March 4 at 9 p.m.
Where: The Stone Church, 5 Granite St., Newmarket
Cost: $16
More info: stonechurchrocks.com
Portsmouth By The Sea Wedding Show
What: You’ll have fun planning your big day when you find wedding deals that will sweep you off your feet. Enjoy catered appetizers, cash bar, and catching up on the latest trends and advice throughout the day.
When: Sunday, March 5 from 12 to 3 p.m.
Where: Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel, 250 Market St., Portsmouth
Cost: $10
More info: eventbrite.com
Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh, and Melissa Carper at The Word Barn
What: Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh and Melissa Carper, all celebrated singer/songwriters, have joined forces for a run of shows collaborating on a collection of each of their works – all for one amazing night of music.
When: Sunday, March 5 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter
Cost: $25
More info: thewordbarn.com
Hamilton de Holanda at The Music Hall Lounge
What: Brazilian bandolinist and three-time Latin Grammy Award-winner Hamilton de Holanda’s playing and improvising transcend limitations and genres.
When: Sunday, March 5 at 7 p.m.
Where: The Music Hall Lounge, 131 Congress St., Portsmouth
Cost: $40 to $50
More info: themusichall.org
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: A dance party and a wedding show: 10 Seacoast things to do this weekend
