Dover Dog Howloween, Harvestfest and Foley Run: 18 things to do this weekend
There's a lot of events around the Seacoast this weekend, from Halloween season events to festivals celebrating fall to wonderful theater productions and nights of music. Make sure to take in some of this fall fun while we still can.
'The Crucible' opens at Seacoast Rep
The Seacoast Repertory Theatre will present Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" from Thursday, Oct. 13 through Nov. 5. Winner of the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play, this thrilling, partially fictionalized drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society. It's a searing portrait of a community engulfed by hysteria. "The Crucible" is being presented in repertoire with "Sweeney Todd," so you still have time to see that production which just received a great view from Broadway World. For showtimes and tickets, visit seacoastrep.org.
Scary-oke to benefit the Halloween parade
Wear your costume to the Daniel Street Tavern on Thursday, Oct. 13 for a night of ghoulish fun singing your heart out, all to benefit the Portsmouth Halloween Parade. Official parade merchandise and tickets for raffle prizes will be for sale. A portion of all Jell-O shot sales will also benefit the parade. The Daniel Street Tavern is at 111 Daniel St. More info at portsmouthhalloweenparade.org.
Indie-Folk Night at Stone Church
There'll be an Out of the Basement: Indie-Folk Night at The Stone Church, 5 Granite St., Newmarket on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. In the first of a three-part series, local legends Sneaky Miles, Watson Park, Liza of Planet Parlor and Kate Possi will perform a night of twinkling guitars and sweet melodies. Tickets are $10 and available in advance at portsmouthnhtickets.com.
Pontine to present dancer Peter DiMuro
Pontine Theatre will present "Five Episodes Facing Dusk and One Possible Dawn" created and performed by Boston-based dancer Peter DiMuro this weekend. Performances at Pontine Theatre, 1 Plains Avenue, Portsmouth, will take place on Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. A video of the live performance will be available for online viewing starting Oct. 21. Tickets can be purchased online at pontine.org, email info@pontine.org or call (603) 436-6660 for more information.
'The Underpants' at The Players' Ring
"The Underpants" by renowned comic actor Steve Martin is now playing at The Players' Ring. Directed by CJ Lewis. the hilarious satire is adapted from the classic German play about Louise and Theo Maske, a couple whose conservative existence is shattered when Louise's bloomers fall down in public. Though she pulls them up quickly, he thinks the incident will cost him his job. The momentary display doesn't get him fired, but it leads to lots of fun. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $27; $24 for students and seniors 65 and over, and available at playersring.org.
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King Challenge bike ride to benefit Krempels Center
The 12th annual King Challenge bike ride on Saturday, Oct. 15 is a fundraiser for Krempels Center, a Portsmouth based non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life of people living with brain injury. This year’s ride includes scenic routes beginning and ending at Timberland’s Stratham campus. Three routes of varying lengths accommodate a wide range of cycling abilities. Along the way, riders have access to friendly course support and lively rest stops for re-fueling. Riders will be treated to food post-ride plus a beer garden. To register for the event or learn more, visit kingchallenge.org.
York celebrates Harvestfest Saturday
The 7th annual Harvestfest and Kidsfest will take place on Saturday, Oct.15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at Short Sands Beach in York Beach. This is a free family festival that includes a variety of activities including: live music from the Don Campbell Band and Friends, Dan Blakeslee a.k.a. Dr. Gasp; local food vendors; juried crafters and old-fashioned market vendors from all over New England. Harvestfest includes Kidsfest, which features story-telling, interactive activities, a roaming railroad, and pumpkin decorating. For more information, visit gatewaytomaine.org/york-harvestfest.
Dover Dog Howloween Costume Contest and Parade
The 4th annual Dover Dog Howloween Costume Contest and Parade will take place Saturday, Oct.15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rotary Arts Pavilion in Henry Law Park in Dover. This event, produced by Greg West Photography and Golden Dog Adventure Co., invites dogs and their people, dressed in family-friendly costumes, to parade and trick-or-treat on Central Avenue at local shops in Dover, and compete for hundreds of dollars in prizes. There'll be more than a dozen pet-related vendor booths, food, demonstrations from the Rockingham Sheriff and Newington police dogs, and a beer pound sponsored by Chapel + Main brewpub. Tickets are $10 per dog or $5 per person with no dog. Pre-register online at DoverDogHowloween.com/tickets. Proceeds benefit Pope Memorial Humane Society in Dover.
Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 30th anniversary
There'll be a celebration of 30 years since the establishment of the Great Bay National Wildlife on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities will include behind-the-scenes walking tours, kids’ activities, photos, historic information, and more. This 1,000-plus acre refuge transferred from Pease Air Force Base to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1992. The event is free and will be held rain or shine. The GPS address to locate the refuge is 3 Arboretum Dr., Newington, N.H. and can be accessed via the Pease International Tradeport main entrance.
James Foley Freedom Run Saturday
Now in its 8th year, the James Foley Freedom 5K Run/Walk will take place in Rochester on Saturday, Oct. 15. Runners globally will once again participate in this one of a kind road race to support the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, in remembrance of Foley, a native of New Hampshire, and all Americans who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms. There is also a 1.5 mile Run/Walk in Washington, D.C., and a “Virtual” Run/Walk held all over the world. For more information or to register, visit jamesfoleyfoundation.org.
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‘Creme de la Creme’ reception in Dover
The award-winning Art Center in Dover and the New Hampshire Art Association are proud to announce the 2022 "Creme de la Creme" members' exhibition, a joint show which is ongoing at The Art Center through Oct. 29. There will be an artists' reception for the show on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. with a red-carpet event planned, and a special Parisian-themed backdrop for artists to be photographed against. The reception will feature a special dessert menu. The Art Center is located in the Washington Street Mills. More info at theartcenterdover.com.
A tribute to Electric Miles
"Listen to This! A Tribute to Electric Miles" will be performed at The Dance Hall on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. When Miles Davis turned in his Italian suits for Sly Stone-inspired garb and started using electric piano, guitar and Fender Bass in his bands, he blew away the jazz world. A new eight piece band, “Listen to This,” named for the working title of one of Davis' albums will take on his sound. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and available at portsmouthnhtickets.com.
Get scared at Aurora Woods in Barrington
Come if you dare to Aurora Woods for a haunted walk, 6 Keefe Road, Barrington on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. Free entry but donations to keep the event growing are greatly appreciated.
Palomino Motel and Dwight & Nicole at Word Barn
Palomino Motel and Dwight & Nicole will perform at The Word Barn Meadow on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. Palomino Motel is a new double lead vocal, soulful and slightly psychedelic Americana country-rock band from Portland. American soul-blues band Dwight & Nicole has been touring the Eastern U.S. since 2017 and steadily on the rise. Tickets are $20 and available at portsmouthnhtickets.com.
Peter Wolf at The Music Hall
Peter Wolf and The Midnight Travelers will perform at The Music Hall in Portsmouth on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. Wolf has been known for decades as the dynamic lead singer and songwriter of the J. Geils Band, with whom he had such hits as “Centerfold,” “Freeze Frame,” “Love Stinks,” and “Musta Got Lost.” Tickets are $48 to $60 and available at themusichall.org.
Kevin Danzig at Music Hall Lounge
Kevin Danzig writes and performs modern folk and acoustic rock tunes as well as selected cover songs, accompanied by acoustic guitar and harmonica. Originality is Danzig’s hallmark; his lyrics are invariably intelligent, the instrumental arrangements are in perfect sync and skillfully executed. His latest album, "The Holland Cafe," is already getting rave reviews. He'll play at The Music Hall Lounge on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22 to 432 and available at themusichall.org/
Rainbow Symposium returns this Sunday
The Rainbow Symposium will take place on Sunday, Oct. 16 at the Portsmouth Historical Society's Discover Center, 10 Middle St., after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Tom Kaufhold, founder of the Seacoast NH LGBT History Project will introduce Sunday's event, which will feature a talk by Willow Young, with some historical perspective on transgender and non-binary individuals in the Seacoast. The free event will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Poet Wesley McNair at The Word Barn
Poet Wesley McNair will read at The Word Barn in celebration of his most recent book of new and selected poems, "Late Wonders," on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m. With a plain-spoken tenderness, his story-like poems celebrate the dreamers and the misfits, the small but hard-earned triumphs of everyday life. The event is free, but you need to reserve a spot at portsmouthnhtickets.com.
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