Caribbean Party for Haiti, Chris Janson at The Music Hall: Things to do in Seacoast
As we storm into April, the Seacoast gears up for a weekend filled with entertainment. Head to 3S Artspace for a Caribbean party for Haiti, see country music artist Chris Janson at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, support the Stratham Historical Society while getting your stored-away antiques appraised at the Stratham Antiques Roadshow, or make a a springtime dish garden at the Flower Kiosk Studio in Portsmouth.
Read on for details on things to do:
Caribbean party for Haiti at 3S Artspace
What: For the first time ever, Rara, the festival music of Haiti, is coming to Portsmouth. The 15-piece Kandjanwou Rara will bring the crowd alive to benefit Life and Hope Haiti and its school in northern Haiti.
When: Friday, April 4, 7 p.m.
Where: 3S Artspace, 319 Vaughn St., Portsmouth
Cost: $30-$40
More info: lifeandhopehaiti.org
Comedy night to benefit Nurture & Nature Children’s Center
What: A charity comedy night to benefit Nurture and Nature Children’s Center. Hosted by Mark Moccia of Laugh with Us Comedy Productions featuring local comedians Amy Tee, Jack Burke and Jack Lynch.
When: Friday, April 4, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Sea Dog Brewing Co., 5 Water St., Exeter
Cost: $20
More info: eventbrite.com
Chris Janson at The Music Hall
What: Chris Janson, proud member of the Grand Ole Opry and multi-platinum songwriter and artist, is part of country music’s new breed.
When: Friday, April 4, 8 p.m.
Where: The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth
Cost: $77-$133.50
More info: themusichall.org
Hearth Guided Tours at Strawbery Banke
What: This 90-minute guided tour takes guests inside four historic homes, where generations of Portsmouth residents gathered and grew together over centuries.
When: Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth
Cost: $25
More info: strawberybanke.org
2025 Artist in Residency Exhibition at The Art Center
What: The exhibition runs through the end of April, with a special artist reception on Saturday, April 5.
When: Saturday, April 5, 6-9 p.m.
Where: The Art Center, 1 Washington St., Dover
Cost: Free
More info: theartcenterdover.com
Portsmouth Pro Musica: Carmina Burana
What: Portsmouth Pro Music performs the 20th century masterpiece “Carmina Burana” by Carl Orff.
When: Saturday, April 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 6, 3 p.m.
Where: Portsmouth High School, 50 Andrew Jarvis Dr., Portsmouth
Cost: $15-$20
More info: portsmouthpromusica.org
Stratham Antiques Roadshow
What: Stratham Historical Society will hold its annual Spring Appraisal Day. Dan Olmstead of Daniel Olmstead Antiques, Newfields, and Greg Pruitt and Lionel Loveless of Collector’s Eye in Stratham and Route 1 Antiques in Hampton Falls will be returning to assist in providing verbal appraisals and valuable information on items brought in by the public.
When: Sunday, April 6, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Stratham fire station, Morgera Room, corner of Winnicutt Road and Portsmouth Avenue, Stratham
Cost: $5 for one item, $8 for two, $12 for three and $15 for four, (maximum four items).
More info: strathamnh.gov
Bulb Garden Class at the Flower Kiosk Studio
What: Make a springtime dish garden complete with an orchid, bulbs and blooming braches.
When: Sunday, April 6, noon-2 p.m.
Where: Flower Kiosk Studio, 600 State St., Portsmouth
Cost: $125
More info: flowerkiosk.com
Rasa String Quartet ft. Brian Shankar Adler at The Dance Hall
What: Multidisciplinary percussionist Brian Shankar Adler and the Rasa String Quartet present: Redefining Home, a concert that celebrates each artists’ musical roots.
When: Sunday, April 6, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery, Maine
Cost: $15-$32
More info: thedancehallkittery.org