A very Gaga dance party, Skating with Stars: 10 things to do in Seacoast this weekend

As we say goodbye to January and hello to February, we also welcome (slightly) longer days and events to go and do. February also brings Valentine's Day, so why not grab a partner or a friend and show the Seacoast entertainment scene some love together. You can dance to your heart's content with A Very Gaga VDay at CLUB 3S at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth, soak in some sultry jazz with Shemekia Copeland at Jimmy's Jazz and Blues, and bundle up together at Puddle Dock Pond to see Skating with the Stars.

Here's a look at 10 things to do this weekend:

Bad Romance – A Very Gaga VDay dance party

What: Bad Romance - A Very Gaga VDay arrives early. Just dance with a themed music video dance party for ages 21-plus.

When: Friday, Feb. 3, from 8 p.m. to midnight

Where: 3S Artspace, 319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth

Cost: $10 members / $12 general admission. 21-plus

More info: 3sarts.org

Shemekia Copeland at Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club

What: Shemekia Copeland is a 15-time Blues Music Award winner, including seven-time Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year, as well as a five-time Grammy Awards nominee.

When: Friday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m.

Where: Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, 135 Congress St., Portsmouth

Cost: $10 to $75

More info: jimmysoncongress.com

Django by the Sea Presents: Jason Anick and Matt DeChamplain

What: Jason Anick and Matt DeChamplain join forces to celebrate the music of two jazz legends, violinist Stephane Grappelli and pianist Oscar Peterson.

When: Friday, Feb. 3 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Where: The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery, Maine

Cost: $20 to $25

More info: thedancehallkittery.org

Corey Manning at McCue’s Comedy Club

What: Known for his “slick, upbeat, funny, over-the-top comedy,” Corey Manning has headlined The Apollo, is currently streaming on Amazon Prime, appeared on NBC’s "Family Feud" with Steve Harvey, and showcased in Jamie Foxx’s "Lollapalooza’s New Faces in Comedy."

When: Friday, Feb. 3, 8 to 9:30 p.m.

Where: McCue’s Comedy Club, 580 Portsmouth Traffic Circle, Portsmouth

Cost: $20

More info: mccuescomedyclub.com

Laugh Riot comedy show

What: Music by Tim Daley opening. Comedy with three stand-up headliners: Mark Scalia, Matt Barry and Shyam Subramanian.

When: Saturday, Feb. 4, from 7 to 10:30 p.m.

Where: Rockingham Ballroom, 22 Ash Swamp Road, Newmarket

Cost: $20

More info: rockinballroom.club

‘Man of La Mancha’ at the Rep

What: The inspirational Tony Award-winning musical about one man’s refusal to give up his impossible dream.

When: Saturday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m.

Where: Seacoast Repertory Theatre, 125 Bow St., Portsmouth

Cost: $35 to $60

More info: seacoastrep.org

Avalyn Reed Trio in Durham

What: Join the Avalyn Reed Trio for a program of music to delight your mind and warm your heart. This ensemble of two clarinets and bassoon will perform works by Albicastro, Naudot, Albeniz, de Falla, Joplin and more.

When: Saturday, Feb. 4, at 3 p.m.

Where: Durham Unitarian Universalist Church, 20 Madbury Road, Durham

Cost: Concert is offered to honor and support Seacoast Family Promise. Donations accepted at the door.

More info: uudurham.com

Greg Abate at The Dance Hall

What: Greg Abate jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist with 225 days a year touring the globe.

When: Saturday, Feb. 4, at 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Where: The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery, Maine

Cost: $20

More info: thedancehallkittery.org

Seacoast Skating with the Stars

What: Strawbery Banke Museum, in partnership with Ice Dance International, presents Seacoast Skating with the Stars professional skating show.

When: Sunday, Feb. 5, at 11 a.m.

Where: Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth

Cost: Adult: $15/ children ages 5-17: $10/ children five and under: free, ticket required

More info: strawberybanke.org

‘Portrait of the Queen’ at The Music Hall

What: Portrait of the Queen offers an original portrayal of the story of the Queen from a totally new perspective: through the most intense, amazing, revealing photographic portraits of her, as shared by the extraordinary photographers who accompanied and often created the image of the British monarchy itself.

When: Sunday, Feb. 5, from 1 to 2:45 p.m.

Where: The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth

Cost: $15 adults/ $12 seniors 60-plus, students, and military/veteran/first responder. (UNH students free with ID)

More info: themusichall.org

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Seacoast things to do: A very Gaga Vday, Skating with the Stars