'A Day in The Life'

PORTSMOUTH - After a hilariously successful weekend at the Players’ Ring last October — and a mini-tour across several Seacoast locations — Darwin's Waiting Room returns to the Players' Ring with renewed energy and comic voice. This spring, the beloved Seacoast troupe s......More

PORTSMOUTH - After a hilariously successful weekend at the Players’ Ring last October — and a mini-tour across several Seacoast locations — Darwin's Waiting Room returns to the Players' Ring with renewed energy and comic voice. This spring, the beloved Seacoast troupe steps beyond its traditional sketch format to present “A Day in the Life”—four short comedic plays written by Eric Doucet and directed by Jamie Bradley. Blending sentimentality with their trademark humor, this new DWR experience leans into warmth, heart, and human connection, while still delivering the wit and weirdness audiences know and love. Friday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 28 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 29, at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Players' Ring Theatre 105 Marcy Street Portsmouth, NH

Hoops on Wheels

Grab a group of 8+ friends, family or colleagues to compete in this year’s wheelchair basketball tournament! You choose your league—go for the gold in the competitive bracket or keep it recreational in the round robin. Games start at 9:00am and run all day, with the cha......More

Grab a group of 8+ friends, family or colleagues to compete in this year’s wheelchair basketball tournament! You choose your league—go for the gold in the competitive bracket or keep it recreational in the round robin. Games start at 9:00am and run all day, with the championship game starting around 4:00pm. Games begin every 35 minutes at NHTI – Concord’s Community College. Each team is responsible for fundraising $1,000 (~$125/player). Hoops on Wheels 2026 SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026 NHTI Gym Concord, NH [email protected] FREE ADMISSION Spectator admission is free and all are welcome to watch the fun and competition! All team fundraising proceeds directly support Granite State Independent Living and our programs designed to help people with disabilities and underserved youth live life independently.

NHTI 31 College Drive, Concord, NH 03301

New Hampshire Art Association Showcases Rising Talent at Fledgling Artists Under 30, Opening March 6

The NH Art Association presents Fledgling Artists Under 30 and The Annual Fundraiser Auction, opening March 6. The next generation of New England artists takes center stage this March. Opening March 6, 2026, the New Hampshire Art Association presents the third annual......More

The NH Art Association presents Fledgling Artists Under 30 and The Annual Fundraiser Auction, opening March 6. The next generation of New England artists takes center stage this March. Opening March 6, 2026, the New Hampshire Art Association presents the third annual Fledgling Artists Under 30 exhibition - a juried showcase dedicated to emerging talent from across the region. Now in its third year, the exhibition continues NHAA's commitment to supporting early-career artists by providing professional exhibition experience, recognition, and mentorship opportunities. Artists selected for the show who are new to NHAA will receive a complimentary one-year membership, further connecting them to a vibrant creative community. This year's exhibition is juried by Mike Gauthier, a graphic designer, creative strategist, and member of NHAA's Board of Directors. Cash prizes will be awarded to top exhibitors: $300 for First Place, $200 for Second Place, and $100 for Third Place. In addition, one accepted craft submission has a chance to win a $300 prize and will receive a complimentary professional critique from a Juried Member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, offering invaluable feedback for artists at the start of their careers. NHAA's Annual Fundraiser Auction will take place in conjunction with Fledgling: Artists Under 30. This year's silent auction will directly support future Fledgling programming, ensuring continued opportunities for young artists across New England. Participation in the fundraiser is a meaningful way to give back while helping ensure that the next generation of artists receives the. The auction opens on March 6 at 5 p.m., coinciding with the opening reception of Fledgling: Artists Under 30, and will conclude on March 20 at 7:30 p.m.. Guests are invited to move freely through the gallery space, viewing and bidding on exceptional works of art generously donated by NHAA member artists. More than a fundraiser, the Annual Auction is a cultural celebration of creativity and community-honoring the artists who shape New Hampshire's creative industry while inviting collectors and supporters to invest in its future. Bidding will take place online throughout the exhibition period. Supporters are encouraged to attend the opening reception on March 6 to preview available works and place their initial bids. Fledgling: Artists Under 30 and The Annual Fundraiser Auction will be on view at Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, 136 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, from March 4th-29th. Bidding for the auction starts during the opening reception on March 6th, 5-8 pm, and ends at 7:30 pm on March 20th. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11 am to 5 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. Artwork: Spanish Evergreens by Nicole Garay Diaz

New Hampshire Art Association 136 State Street Portsmouth, NH, 03801

'A Day in The Life'

PORTSMOUTH - After a hilariously successful weekend at the Players’ Ring last October — and a mini-tour across several Seacoast locations — Darwin's Waiting Room returns to the Players' Ring with renewed energy and comic voice. This spring, the beloved Seacoast troupe s......More

PORTSMOUTH - After a hilariously successful weekend at the Players’ Ring last October — and a mini-tour across several Seacoast locations — Darwin's Waiting Room returns to the Players' Ring with renewed energy and comic voice. This spring, the beloved Seacoast troupe steps beyond its traditional sketch format to present “A Day in the Life”—four short comedic plays written by Eric Doucet and directed by Jamie Bradley. Blending sentimentality with their trademark humor, this new DWR experience leans into warmth, heart, and human connection, while still delivering the wit and weirdness audiences know and love. Friday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 28 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 29, at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Players' Ring Theatre 105 Marcy Street Portsmouth, NH

Palm/Passion Sunday Service

All are welcome to journey through Holy Week. Together we’ll move through the darkness into the invitation of a new day. Sunday, March 29th we’ll in the gather to remember the story of that first Palm Sunday, the hope that was heralded as Jesus entered Jerusalem, and to......More

All are welcome to journey through Holy Week. Together we’ll move through the darkness into the invitation of a new day. Sunday, March 29th we’ll in the gather to remember the story of that first Palm Sunday, the hope that was heralded as Jesus entered Jerusalem, and together we'll anticipate the journey to come, the joy turning to sorrow.

First Parish Church, Congregational, United Church of Christ 218 Central Avenue, Dover

You Got Gold – A Celebration of John Prine Home Cinema You Got Gold – A Celebration of John Prine

ENCORE SCREENING MARCH 29TH. A star-studded tribute to the legendary songwriter, filmed at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, featuring heartfelt performances and behind-the-scenes stories, with acclaimed artists Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, Lucinda Williams......More

ENCORE SCREENING MARCH 29TH. A star-studded tribute to the legendary songwriter, filmed at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, featuring heartfelt performances and behind-the-scenes stories, with acclaimed artists Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jason Isbell, and Bob Weir, to celebrate Prine’s life and music.

The Music Hall 28 Chestnut Street Portsmouth, NH 03801

New Hampshire Art Association Showcases Rising Talent at Fledgling Artists Under 30, Opening March 6

The NH Art Association presents Fledgling Artists Under 30 and The Annual Fundraiser Auction, opening March 6. The next generation of New England artists takes center stage this March. Opening March 6, 2026, the New Hampshire Art Association presents the third annual......More

The NH Art Association presents Fledgling Artists Under 30 and The Annual Fundraiser Auction, opening March 6. The next generation of New England artists takes center stage this March. Opening March 6, 2026, the New Hampshire Art Association presents the third annual Fledgling Artists Under 30 exhibition - a juried showcase dedicated to emerging talent from across the region. Now in its third year, the exhibition continues NHAA's commitment to supporting early-career artists by providing professional exhibition experience, recognition, and mentorship opportunities. Artists selected for the show who are new to NHAA will receive a complimentary one-year membership, further connecting them to a vibrant creative community. This year's exhibition is juried by Mike Gauthier, a graphic designer, creative strategist, and member of NHAA's Board of Directors. Cash prizes will be awarded to top exhibitors: $300 for First Place, $200 for Second Place, and $100 for Third Place. In addition, one accepted craft submission has a chance to win a $300 prize and will receive a complimentary professional critique from a Juried Member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, offering invaluable feedback for artists at the start of their careers. NHAA's Annual Fundraiser Auction will take place in conjunction with Fledgling: Artists Under 30. This year's silent auction will directly support future Fledgling programming, ensuring continued opportunities for young artists across New England. Participation in the fundraiser is a meaningful way to give back while helping ensure that the next generation of artists receives the. The auction opens on March 6 at 5 p.m., coinciding with the opening reception of Fledgling: Artists Under 30, and will conclude on March 20 at 7:30 p.m.. Guests are invited to move freely through the gallery space, viewing and bidding on exceptional works of art generously donated by NHAA member artists. More than a fundraiser, the Annual Auction is a cultural celebration of creativity and community-honoring the artists who shape New Hampshire's creative industry while inviting collectors and supporters to invest in its future. Bidding will take place online throughout the exhibition period. Supporters are encouraged to attend the opening reception on March 6 to preview available works and place their initial bids. Fledgling: Artists Under 30 and The Annual Fundraiser Auction will be on view at Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, 136 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, from March 4th-29th. Bidding for the auction starts during the opening reception on March 6th, 5-8 pm, and ends at 7:30 pm on March 20th. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11 am to 5 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. Artwork: Spanish Evergreens by Nicole Garay Diaz

New Hampshire Art Association 136 State Street Portsmouth, NH, 03801

2026 TRI-CHAMBER LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

The Greater Dover, Rochester and Somersworth Community Chambers of Commerce are pleased to present their 2026 Legislative Reception, underwritten by Eversource and hosted by Frisbie Memorial Hospital Conference Center. State, ......More

The Greater Dover, Rochester and Somersworth Community Chambers of Commerce are pleased to present their 2026 Legislative Reception, underwritten by Eversource and hosted by Frisbie Memorial Hospital Conference Center. State, county and local officials representing the communities of Dover, Rochester and Somersworth have been invited to attend.  This reception will provide Chamber members the opportunity to meet their elected officials in a casual and relaxed setting.  This is event is FREE to attend for members of the Greater Dover, Rochester and The Falls Chambers. Complimentary beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be provided

11 Whitehall Rd. Rochester, NH 03867

Fiesta Fundraiser for the Roger Allen Rocket Baseball

Cinco’s Cantina is proud to support local youth athletics with a Fiesta Fundraiser for the Roger Allen Rocket Baseball team! Join us as we raise funds to help send the 2026 Roger Allen Rockets on an unforgettable journey to Cooperstown Dreams Park — a once-in-a-lif......More

Cinco’s Cantina is proud to support local youth athletics with a Fiesta Fundraiser for the Roger Allen Rocket Baseball team! Join us as we raise funds to help send the 2026 Roger Allen Rockets on an unforgettable journey to Cooperstown Dreams Park — a once-in-a-lifetime baseball experience. This amazing group of 12-year-old boys and girls will proudly represent Rochester next summer, and your support helps make their dream a reality. Customers can participate simply by dining in or ordering takeout from any of Cinco’s Cantina locations on fundraiser nights. When you mention you are supporting the Fiesta Fundraiser, 20% of your order will be donated back to the Roger Allen Rocket Baseball team.   

MORNING MIXER APRIL 2025: Maple Suites

Join the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and our Morning Mixer sponsor First Seacoast Bank for our April Morning Mixer, hosted by ......More

Join the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and our Morning Mixer sponsor First Seacoast Bank for our April Morning Mixer, hosted by Maple Suites.    This fast-paced, structured, speed networking program starts promptly at 8am, ensuring participants make it through all stations before the end of the hour. Participants arriving after 8am will be assigned a station if there is a station available; any participants unassigned to a station are welcome to stay until the end of the program for general networking.   Each station will have two minutes to share information. After the two minutes are up, one participant will move to the next station and the timer will begin again. The average participant makes 10-15 new contacts in the hour-long session. Bring 40+ business cards to share while networking.  

30 Holiday Drive Dover, NH 03820 (UPDATED 3/19) Parking: Please note there will be limited parking available on site. Participants are strongly encouraged to park along the driveway (Holiday Dr) before getting to the parking lot area. Once the on-str

Wee Ones Wednesdays

Join Miss Xanthi at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire for this interactive weekly program for children ages 2–4. Designed as a PRE pre-school program for children and a parent or caregiver, we will enjoy art, music, movement, and conceptual learning together! This......More

Join Miss Xanthi at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire for this interactive weekly program for children ages 2–4. Designed as a PRE pre-school program for children and a parent or caregiver, we will enjoy art, music, movement, and conceptual learning together! This program is limited to 10 children, and caregivers or adults are welcome to sign up multiple children within their family. Pre-reservation/payment is required and does not include museum admission. Reservations to stay and play in museum exhibits must be made separately. Prices: Child $14 ($11 for Members). Visit https://childrens-museum.org/programs/classes/wee-ones/ for more info and to reserve your spot.  

The Children's Museum of New Hampshire 6 Washington Street Dover, NH 03820

Diana Krall

Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, her albums have garnered two Grammy® Awards, ten Juno® Awards and have also earned nine gold, three platinum and seven multi-platinum albums. Kral......More

Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, her albums have garnered two Grammy® Awards, ten Juno® Awards and have also earned nine gold, three platinum and seven multi-platinum albums. Krall’s unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time. As The New York Times recently noted Krall possesses, “A voice at once cool and sultry, wielded with a rhythmic sophistication” Born in Nanaimo, British Columbia, which is outside of Vancouver, Krall grew up in the western part of Canada and began studying the piano when she was four years old. By the time she was 15, she was performing jazz locally and with the encouragement of her father, a stride pianist with a vast knowledge of such Twenties and Thirties keyboard masters as Fats Waller, James P. Johnson, and Earl Hines, she devoted herself to music. “I think Dad had every recording Fats Waller ever made,” she says, “and I tried to learn as many as I could.” Krall was still a teenager when she was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. After two years in Boston, she moved to Los Angeles, where she met her first jazz heavyweights, including bassist John Clayton, drummer Jeff Hamilton, pianist/singer Jimmy Rowles, and Ray Brown, the legendary bassist who served as her musical mentor. In 1993, the Montreal-based Justin Time Records released her debut album, Stepping Out. The following year she signed with GRP Records and recorded Only Trust Your Heart, which featured Ray Brown on bass and Stanley Turrentine on tenor saxophone. Only Trust Your Heart also marked the beginning of her association with Tommy LiPuma, a collaboration that would continue until LiPuma’s untimely passing in 2017. Krall’s success continued with her subsequent releases All for You, and Love Scenes but her watershed moment came in 1999 with the release of When I Look in Your Eyes, her first release for the historic Verve record label. The recording spent an unprecedented 52 weeks in the #1 position on Billboard’s Jazz chart, won two Grammy Awards and went platinum in the U.S. and Canada. Krall’s next album, The Look of Love, continued her international success and became a top ten seller on Billboard’s Top 200 Album charts. Since then she has released a string of recordings that have created an impressive body of work, including her critically acclaimed Turn Up The Quiet, which won two Juno Awards including “Producer of the Year.” Love Is Here To Stay found Diana collaborating with her long-time friend and colleague Tony Bennett. It was recorded with the Grammy award winning Bill Charlap Trio and the stunning result is a subtle, sophisticated and beautifully rendered love letter to The Gershwins’ music and their status as one of the premiere songwriters of the American popular standard. It is a masterclass in vocal delivery and phrasing and the command that Bennett and Krall display of the material in both their duets and solo tracks makes it appear effortless, belying the honed skills of the vocalists. The duet tracks include “Love Is Here to Stay,” “S’Wonderful,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me” and “Fascinating Rhythm,” among them. Her album, This Dream Of You, has garnered critical acclaim from fans and press alike. This album is a loving conclusion of Diana’s 25-year working relationship with Tommy LiPuma. Shortly before LiPuma’s passing, the producer and artist discussed the abundance of great music recorded at their last sessions together. LiPuma was adamant that this music should be completed and issued. Krall and engineer, Al Schmitt therefore mixed and sequenced the album for the 2020 release and as such, honored their great and much-missed friend. From this release came the worldwide premiere of “Autumn In New York,” a cinematic ode to the city, directed by Diana’s long-time collaborator and friend Mark Seliger, offering a visual compliment to Krall’s loving and hopeful performance of the song. Diana Krall’s recordings have been included in several film soundtracks and she has expanded upon her role as a performer to include songwriting, producing and arranging and has brought her talents to collaborate with many other artists including Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand and Tony Bennett. She tours extensively around the globe to sold out audiences, appearing at premiere jazz festivals and concert halls throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.  

The Music Hall 28 Chestnut Street Portsmouth, NH 03801

Kids Game Night / Guardians' Night Out

Kids Game Night / Guardians’ Night Out April 2, 2026 5:30pm – 7:30pm @ Dover, NH We invite children with chronic medical conditions and their siblings to join us for a game and craft night. We will be providing snacks (so please let us know of any dietary restrictions).......More

Kids Game Night / Guardians’ Night Out April 2, 2026 5:30pm – 7:30pm @ Dover, NH We invite children with chronic medical conditions and their siblings to join us for a game and craft night. We will be providing snacks (so please let us know of any dietary restrictions). This is a drop off event = Guardians’ night out! ***There is an optional CPR certification class through the American Red Cross for Guardians being held during this time. Please note there is a 1hr preassessment prior to the class and $18 fee for certification. For more information or to register for this event email: [email protected] Cost: FREE (The CPR certification option for guardians has an $18 fee)

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Dover, NH

Peppa Pig: My First Concert

PEPPA PIG: MY FIRST CONCERT From Mozart to Muddy Puddles Peppa Pig, along with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George and new baby sister Evie, are coming to Portsmouth for PEPPA PIG: MY FIRST CONCERT – a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra for ages 18 months a......More

PEPPA PIG: MY FIRST CONCERT From Mozart to Muddy Puddles Peppa Pig, along with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George and new baby sister Evie, are coming to Portsmouth for PEPPA PIG: MY FIRST CONCERT – a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra for ages 18 months and older. Join Peppa and George to learn all about the different sounds that instruments make together! Enjoy some of your favorite music from the show played by a live orchestra and discover some other exciting orchestral pieces perfect for children. Plus, some little piggies can join Peppa and her family to make music of their own! Add a Meet and Greet Experience Enhance your visit with a post-performance meet and greet with a character from Peppa Pig – My First Concert. The package includes a photo opportunity with the character, a plush toy, and other surprises.

The Music Hall 28 Chestnut Street Portsmouth, NH 03801

Maundy Thursday Service of Communion and Tenebrae

Maundy Thursday Service of Communion and Tenebrae This evening we’ll share communion and remember together Jesus’ commandment to love one another. Then we’ll hear contemporary and gospel words about Jesus’ last days, and experience the darkness that falls in and around ......More

Maundy Thursday Service of Communion and Tenebrae This evening we’ll share communion and remember together Jesus’ commandment to love one another. Then we’ll hear contemporary and gospel words about Jesus’ last days, and experience the darkness that falls in and around us as he nears death. It’s a solemn evening in which music and candlelight play a meaningful role.

First Parish Church, Congregational, United Church of Christ 218 Central Ave, Dover

Good Friday Guided Meditation

Good Friday Guided Meditation Our sanctuary will be open for personal prayer when we ask with the Psalmist, from where will my help come? at 12:15pm a brief guided meditation will be offered.

First Parish Church, Congregational, United Church of Christ 218 Central Ave, Dover

NHAA's Opening Reception- Omer T. Lassonde Exhibition

Portsmouth, NH- The New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA) is proud to present the 40th Annual Omer T. Lassonde Exhibition. Opening April 3, 2026, this milestone exhibition brings together artists from across New England in a juried celebration honoring one of NHAA’s foun......More

Portsmouth, NH- The New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA) is proud to present the 40th Annual Omer T. Lassonde Exhibition. Opening April 3, 2026, this milestone exhibition brings together artists from across New England in a juried celebration honoring one of NHAA’s founding members and passionate advocate for artists, Omer T. Lassonde. Over the past four decades, the Omer T. Lassonde Exhibition has become one of NHAA’s most anticipated annual events, showcasing outstanding contemporary work across a wide range of media and styles. As the exhibition marks its 40th anniversary, it continues to reflect NHAA’s enduring mission: to cultivate creativity, community, and culture through a shared love of art — affirming that art is for everyone, locally and globally. This year’s exhibition will be juried by Michael Rose, an art gallerist, writer, and arts leader based in Providence, Rhode Island. A sought-after juror and judge, Rose has helped shape dozens of exhibitions at organizations throughout New England. With his deep commitment to supporting artists and fostering thoughtful dialogue around contemporary art, Rose brings a valuable perspective to this year’s selection process. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top exhibitors: $1,000 for First Place, $750 for Second Place, and $500 for Third Place, along with several Honorable Mentions. This year’s exhibition drew strong interest from across the region, with 156 New England artists submitting 372 works, underscoring the enthusiasm regional artists have for participating in local gallery spaces. The 40th Annual Omer T. Lassonde Exhibition will be on view at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, 136 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, from April 1–26, 2026, with an opening reception on Friday, April 3, from 5–8 PM. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11 AM to 5 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 5 PM.

136 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

April— Upcoming Solo Artists at NHAA

The Spice of Life- Sally Newman Portsmouth, NH- What if the ordinary moments of daily life were seen from above; alive with motion, color, and rhythm- In her latest exhibition, oil painter Sally Newman transforms familiar scenes into animated compositions that pulse wit......More

The Spice of Life- Sally Newman Portsmouth, NH- What if the ordinary moments of daily life were seen from above; alive with motion, color, and rhythm- In her latest exhibition, oil painter Sally Newman transforms familiar scenes into animated compositions that pulse with movement and storytelling. Newman’s distinctive style, which she calls “Anirealism,” merges realism with the heightened intensity of animation. Everyday imagery becomes layered and expressive, framed by bold dark lines that amplify color and emphasize action. Many of her paintings are viewed from above the picture plane, offering a sweeping perspective that draws viewers directly into the scene rather than positioning them as distant observers. Long fascinated by the world around her, Newman focuses on the gestures and routines that define human experience. Her work captures not just what we do, but the energy and spirit within those moments. A graduate of the City College of New York with further fine arts study at Notre Dame College in Manchester, New Hampshire, Newman has exhibited widely across the United States. Her work has received national recognition, including mention in the Huffington Post, and she has earned awards from numerous arts organizations. Most recently, she received the 2025 Artists Choice Award from the Nashua Artists Association and an Honorable Mention from the New Hampshire Art Association. Newman is a member of the New Hampshire Art Association, the National Association of Women Artists, and the Copley Society of Art. Her paintings are held in private collections throughout the country. Through “Anirealism,” Newman offers a renewed way of seeing; one that reveals the animation, color, and vitality embedded in everyday life. Spaces and Places Reimagined- Tom Cawthon Portsmouth, NH- A shaft of light across concrete. The geometry of a stairwell. The quiet tension between shadow and structure. In Spaces and Places Reimagined, photographer Tom Cawthon reveals the subtle drama embedded within architectural spaces and everyday environments. This series dissolves the boundary between the built world and abstraction. Through precise composition, sharp lines, and richly textured surfaces, Cawthon transforms familiar structures into contemplative studies of light, form, and atmosphere. His images encourage viewers to slow down and rediscover the poetry hidden in ordinary places. A self-taught photographer, Cawthon divides his time between Florida, New England, and Belize. His early years photographing the natural landscapes of North Florida, and covering collegiate sports, laid the foundation for a career that would later include leading graphic design, commercial photography, and videography teams. After stepping away from corporate work, he returned to a more personal exploration of the world around him, focusing on the spaces we inhabit and the human presence within them. Working in both color and black and white, Cawthon is known for his attention to detail and composition. Whether capturing architectural forms, street scenes, or abstract elements of the natural world, his photographs highlight moments of structural elegance. His work has been exhibited widely in galleries and institutions throughout North and Central America. In Spaces and Places Reimagined, Cawthon offers a new way of seeing; one that uncovers abstraction, intimacy, and meaning within the spaces we often overlook. The Spice of Life and Spaces and Places Reimagined will be on view at Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, 136 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801, from April 1st-26th, with an opening reception on April 3rd, 5-8 pm. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11 am to 5 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm

136 State Street, Portsmouth, NH

Contemporary Currents; Companion Exhibit to Betty and Barney

Contemporary Currents Portsmouth, NH- In September 1961, Portsmouth residents Betty and Barney Hill reported what would become one of the most widely known UFO encounters in American history. Their account, describing large-eyed extraterrestrials, celestial maps, and my......More

Contemporary Currents Portsmouth, NH- In September 1961, Portsmouth residents Betty and Barney Hill reported what would become one of the most widely known UFO encounters in American history. Their account, describing large-eyed extraterrestrials, celestial maps, and mysterious spacecraft, quickly entered the cultural imagination, shaping how alien encounters would be depicted in film, television, and literature for decades. Presented alongside the Portsmouth Historical Society’s exhibition exploring the Hills’ story, NHAA’s Contemporary Currents brings together approximately 40 contemporary works that engage with themes of extraterrestrial encounters, space, and the powerful role of pop culture in shaping collective narratives. At the same time, the exhibition considers the idea of the “other”, inviting artists and viewers alike to reflect on alienation, curiosity, and the ways unfamiliar experiences can challenge our perceptions and expand our understanding of identity and belonging. Contemporary Currents will be on view at Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, from April 1st - November 2nd.

10 Middle Street Portsmouth, NH 03801

Sole City Dance Presents: Treasure Island

What could pirates and ballet possibly have in common? Answer: a great story. See for yourself how Sole City Dance's adaption of "Treasure Island", replete with intrigue and romance, mermaids and treasure, as well as a cast of memorable characters, brings beauty and ar......More

What could pirates and ballet possibly have in common? Answer: a great story. See for yourself how Sole City Dance's adaption of "Treasure Island", replete with intrigue and romance, mermaids and treasure, as well as a cast of memorable characters, brings beauty and artistry to Stevenson's beloved adventure tale. With Sole City's characteristic attention to detail and theme, the story becomes more than a race for treasure. The ballet features characters learning to "treasure" the most important things in life. Friday, April 3 at 7:00 pm Saturday, April 4 at 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm  

Venue & Online Ticketing: Rochester Opera House 31 Wakefield Street Rochester, NH 03867 http://www.rochesteroperahouse.com/ BOX OFFICE: (603) 335-1992

(Good) Friday Night Improv'

Stranger Than Fiction will be back at the Players’ Ring once again before the end of the Mainstage Season. Make your Good Friday great with one more night of improv and comedy! In addition to short form comedy, STF will be debuting a special long form inspired by the ce......More

Stranger Than Fiction will be back at the Players’ Ring once again before the end of the Mainstage Season. Make your Good Friday great with one more night of improv and comedy! In addition to short form comedy, STF will be debuting a special long form inspired by the celebration of America’s 250th year of independence.

Players' Ring Theatre 105 Marcy Street Portsmouth NH

"The Little Prince"

PORTSMOUTH – Blast off on a magical, starry-eyed family adventure when the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine brings the well-loved tale of “The Little Prince” to the Players’ Ring Theatre for two showings on April 4 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Players' Ring Theatre 105 Marcy Street Portsmouth NH

Creative Beats

Creative Beats April 4, 2026 12pm – 2pm @ Dover, NH Children with chronic medical conditions and their families are invited to join Zebra Crossings and The Sonatina Center for an afternoon of music, creativity, and fun! We will explore music therapy activities that insp......More

Creative Beats April 4, 2026 12pm – 2pm @ Dover, NH Children with chronic medical conditions and their families are invited to join Zebra Crossings and The Sonatina Center for an afternoon of music, creativity, and fun! We will explore music therapy activities that inspire rhythm, movement, and joy, then get hands-on with a craft project to express their creativity. Laugh, play, and make lasting memories in a welcoming and supportive environment where every child can shine. Families are welcome to join in the fun! For more information or to register for this event email: [email protected] Cost: FREE

Dover, NH

Yann Martel with “Son of Nobody”

Evening’s Moderator: Nick Capodice, co-host of NHPR’s Civics 101 In Son of Nobody, The Psoad is an Ancient Greek epic in free verse that follows a goatherd’s son, Psoas of Midea, who leaves his wife and family to fight with the Greeks at Troy. This commoner’s st......More

Evening’s Moderator: Nick Capodice, co-host of NHPR’s Civics 101 In Son of Nobody, The Psoad is an Ancient Greek epic in free verse that follows a goatherd’s son, Psoas of Midea, who leaves his wife and family to fight with the Greeks at Troy. This commoner’s story was lost to time—until Harlow Donne, a Canadian academic who has left his own wife and daughter behind to study at Oxford, discovers its relics nearly thirty centuries later. As sole translator and interpreter of The Psoad, Harlow dedicates the poem and its footnotes to his daughter, Helen. Under his gaze, a personal message to his beloved child appears in the ancient text, like a palimpsest. Despite the thousands of years and hundreds of miles that separate Psoas and Harlow, a thread hasn’t frayed: the universal song of homesickness and regret, of love, ambition, and grief. Son of Nobody takes readers from the plains of Troy to the halls of Oxford, from the classical to the contemporary, from ancient verses to modern footnotes. It is a dazzling, masterful feat of myth, history, and domesticity that explores how stories become facts, the price we pay to share them, and how we live—then, now, always. Yann Martel is the author of Life of Pi, the international bestseller that won the 2002 Booker Prize and was adapted to the screen in the Oscar-winning film by Ang Lee. He lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. A Partnership Between

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Easter Sunday Service

We’ll sing our Alleluias! All are welcome to celebrate Easter during an uplifting worship service at First Parish Church, Congregational.

First Parish Church, Congregational, United Church of Christ

Safe Harbor Swim School is opening at the Best Western in Portsmouth

Safe Harbor Swim School is opening at the Best Western in Portsmouth to serve the seacoast community. Our mission is simple: help children and adults feel safe, confident, and capable in the water. With personalized, one-on-one instruction in a calm, supportive environm......More

Safe Harbor Swim School is opening at the Best Western in Portsmouth to serve the seacoast community. Our mission is simple: help children and adults feel safe, confident, and capable in the water. With personalized, one-on-one instruction in a calm, supportive environment, we focus on building skills that last a lifetime, introducing a drive for achievement and success into every area of life. Lessons are designed to create a positive experience for every swimmer. Join us in making our seacoast a safer place, one swimmer at a time. acompassforhome.com 

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Fiesta Fundraiser for Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England

Join us at Cinco’s Cantina on April 7 for a Fiesta Fundraiser supporting the Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England. Enjoy your favorite Mexican dishes, margaritas, and a fun night out while giving back to a meaningful cause. A portion of the evening’s proc......More

Join us at Cinco’s Cantina on April 7 for a Fiesta Fundraiser supporting the Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England. Enjoy your favorite Mexican dishes, margaritas, and a fun night out while giving back to a meaningful cause. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit SBAGNE and their work supporting individuals and families affected by spina bifida throughout New England. Bring your friends, family, and appetite—every taco, enchilada, and margarita helps make a difference. Eat well. Do good. Celebrate community.  

Lake Street Dive

Lake Street Dive have pushed the possibilities of pop music as a unifying force, not only through their eclectic sound—a boldly original cross-pollination of soul, folk, jazz, classic pop, and more—the five-piece’s all-embracing ethos has also made them a beloved live ......More

Lake Street Dive have pushed the possibilities of pop music as a unifying force, not only through their eclectic sound—a boldly original cross-pollination of soul, folk, jazz, classic pop, and more—the five-piece’s all-embracing ethos has also made them a beloved live band known for building a potent connection among every crowd. In the making of their GRAMMY-nominated album Good Together, vocalist Rachael Price, bassist/background vocalist Bridget Kearney, drummer/background vocalist Mike Calabrese, keyboardist/vocalist Akie Bermiss, and guitarist/background vocalist James Cornelison reinforced the deep sense of purpose behind their output, often turning their attention to the many factors driving us apart today (e.g., unchecked technological growth, culturally imposed isolation, the cult of relentless self-optimization). Born from a mindset they refer to as “joyful rebellion,” Good Together arrives as a body of work both gloriously defiant and primed to inspire unbridled dancing and ecstatic singing-along.  The follow-up to 2021’s Obviously, Good Together finds Lake Street Dive working again with Grammy-winning producer Mike Elizondo (Fiona Apple, Sheryl Crow, Gary Clark Jr.). With its sonic landscape encompassing everything from R&B to funk to Brazilian pop, the album opens on its title track: a left-of-center love song celebrating the thrill of defying expectation and following your heart’s desire. Next, on “Dance with a Stranger,” Lake Street Dive once again prove their undeniable gift for crafting feel-good songs with an illuminating message, simultaneously inducing a carefree euphoria and gently fostering empathy. The wildly cathartic “Walking Uphill” presents gripping meditation on the work of self-repair, while “Seats at the Bar” puts a sweetly playful twist on the classic love song. And on “Twenty-Five,” Price shares a stark and lovely ballad steeped in tender reminiscence of a long-ago romance. All throughout Good Together, Lake Street Dive tap into the palpable camaraderie that’s fueled the band since their formation, ultimately delivering their most collaborative, expansive, and powerfully exuberant work to date. About The Kita Center The Kita Center, a non-profit in Southern Maine, is dedicated to preventing suicide by building intentional environments to foster connections and lifelong engagement with mental wellness. Originally established as Camp Kita in 2013, The Kita Center has since expanded to support individuals affected by suicide loss and risk. Its flagship program, Camp Kita, provides a traditional summer camp experience, tuition-free, for children ages 8-17 who have lost a loved one to suicide. Alongside typical camp activities, licensed clinical professionals lead peer support sessions and provide 24/7 trauma support. Donations help keep Camp Kita tuition-free and support The Kita Center’s additional programs, which primarily serve families in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.  If you or a loved one need assistance, please dial or text 988 or visit the 988 Life Line website for resources.

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