Earth Day celebrations, clean up, orienteering, 5K: Things to do on Seacoast this weekend
Happy Earth Day Seacoast! The day is observed Saturday, April 22 this year, and there is plenty to do this weekend on the Seacoast to get involved and celebrate. There is a 5K race for marine animals to benefit Seacoast Science Center’s Marine Mammal Rescue Program, you can try the sport of orienteering at UNH's College Woods or join the Portsmouth Conservation Commission at the first Earth Day Stewardship Event and help clean up and maintain the Great Bog trail.
Here's a look at 10 things to do this weekend:
‘Ghost’ at the Seacoast Rep
What: Based on the hit movie, the stage musical is part romance, part fantasy thriller, dissolving the boundaries between this world and the next after lovers Sam and Molly find themselves separated by Sam’s untimely death.
When: Friday, April 21 at 8 p.m.
Where: Seacoast Repertory Theatre, 125 Bow St., Portsmouth
Cost: $37 to $62
More info: seacoastrep.org
Earth Jams Family Concert with Matt Loosigian at Star Theatre
What: Award-Winning children’s performer Matt Loosigian performs Earth Jams Family Concert. He is a Brunswick, Maine-based folk singer, guitarist, and songwriter specializing in playful, funny songs about ecology and being green.
When: Friday, April 21 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: Star Theatre, 120 Rogers Road, Kittery, Maine
Cost: $5
More info: kitterycommunitycenter.org
Stone Dead: Night One at The Stone Church
What: Stone Dead – a Stone Church exclusive tribute to the music of Grateful Dead. Featuring members past and present from Groovechild, Percy Hill, Assembly of Dust, Thanks to Gravity, and the Amorphous Band, each night of this special two-night event will showcase two full sets of music.
When: Friday, April 21 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Stone Church, 5 Granite St., Newmarket
Cost: $20
More info: stonechurchrocks.com
Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals
What: Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals features a 5k chip-timed trail race and non-timed walk through Odiorne Point State Park to benefit Seacoast Science Center’s Marine Mammal Rescue Program.
When: Saturday, April 22 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Where: Seacoast Science Center, 570 Ocean Blvd., Rye
Cost: Free to $35
More info: seacoastsciencecenter.org
Portsmouth Great Bog Trail Earth Day Stewardship Cleanup Event
What: Join the Portsmouth Conservation Commission at the first Earth Day Stewardship Event and help clean up and maintain the Great Bog trail.
When: Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Where: Great Bog, Heather Lane, Portsmouth
Cost: Free
More info: cityofportsmouth.com
Baby Animals: Heritage Breeds at the Banke
What: Learn about domestic livestock typical on coastal northern New England farms from the 17th century to the present day at this family-friendly and educational event.
When: Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth
Cost: $10
More info: strawberybanke.org
Try the Sport of Orienteering at UNH College Woods
What: Orienteering is a sport that involves navigating between points using a map and compass. Think of it as treasure hunting in the woods if you like. It is easy to learn and fun for all ages.
When: Saturday, April 22 from 12 to 2 p.m
Where: College Woods, 35 Colovos Road, Durham
Cost: $10
More info: upnoor.org
Four live bands at The Rockingham Ballroom
What: Indoor Friends, Marvel Prone, The Jerritones and The Turbo Cats are all playing live at the Rockingham Ballroom. Light menu, BYOB.
When: Saturday, April 22 at 8 p.m.
Where: Rockingham Ballroom, 22 Ash Swamp Road, Newmarket
Cost: $10
More info: rockinballroom.club
Portsmouth Pro Musica presents Haydn’s The Creation
What: Portsmouth Pro Musica, under the artistic direction of Priscilla Stevens French, will conclude the group’s 38th season, with a performance of Franz Joseph Haydn’s oratorio, The Creation.
When: Sunday, April 23 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: South Church, 292 State St., Portsmouth
Cost: $13 to $20
More info: portsmouthpromusica.org
'Whose Live Anyway?' at The Music Hall
What: The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway?" present their improv tour. It's 90 minutes of improvised comedy and song based on audience suggestions.
When: Sunday, April 23 at 7 p.m.
Where: The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth
Cost: $45 to $65
More info: themusichall.org
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Earth Day clean up, orienteering: Things to do on Seacoast
