4th of July in Rye, Dover 400 block party: Things to do on Seacoast
As June comes to a close, we are about to welcome July, and hopefully sun will come along with it! This weekend the forecast for fun is looking good. Celebrate the Fourth of July in Rye, attend a block party and take a historical walk in downtown Dover, head to Portsmouth to experience Summer in the Street, as well as other exciting entertainment.
Here's a look at 10 things to do this weekend:
Jeff Tuohy at Cisco Brewers
What: The band features musicians from Nashville to the Northeast, including Jeffrey Tuohy, guitarist Eric Ieraci, drummer Mike Nappi (Kal David/Lucky Peterson/J. Geils), keyboardist Pat Firth (Bernhoft/Carsie Blanton), and pedal steel guitarist Philip Sterk (Midland).
When: Friday, June 30 at 4 p.m.
Where: Cisco Brewers, 35 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth
Cost: Free
More info: ciscobrewersportsmouth.com
True Tales Goes Live at Portsmouth Senior Center
What: On stage live for the first time in several years, the show will feature six tellers, each sharing a first-person story on the general theme “The Stories That Shape Us." The stories will take place in two sets with an intermission for refreshment.
When: Friday, June 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Portsmouth Senior Activity Center, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth
Cost: $15
More info: truetaleslivenh.org
4th of July in Rye
What: Rye Recreation presents 4th of July in Rye. Food, games, Music, fireworks show. Music by Jimmy and the Barhoppers. Food by The Big Bad Food Truck and Northeast Ice Cream
When: Friday, June 30 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Parsons Field, Washington Road, Rye
Cost: Free
More info: town.rye.nh.us/recreation
More: Here's list of July 4 fireworks, events in Seacoast NH and southern Maine for 2023
Hampton Falls Liberty Weekend Craft Festival
What: The scenic Town Common in Hampton Falls will come alive for this event.
When: Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Hampton Falls Town Common, 4 Lincoln Ave., Hampton Falls
Cost: Free
More info: castleberryfairs.com
Summer in the Street: The Seacoast Wind Ensemble
What: The community concert band is dedicated to the tradition of performing bands associated with the John Philip Sousa era.
When: Saturday, July 1 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Market Square, Portsmouth
Cost: Free
More info: proportsmouth.org/entertainment
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ at Prescott Park
What: Set 30 years after its predecessor, the movie follows Maverick’s return to the Navy's Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program (also known as U.S. Navy-Fighter Weapons School – “TOPGUN”), where he must confront his past as he trains a group of younger pilots.
When: Saturday, July 1 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Prescott Park Arts Festival, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth
Cost: $5 (voluntary donation) to $100
More info: prescottpark.org
Dover 400 - Block Party and Historical Walk
What: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dover's Historical Interactive Walk at Henry Law Park; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Block Party with bands at the Pavilion and vendors on Central Avenue; 7:30 a.m. Blackhawk Helicopter arriving at Henry Law Park staying through 4 p.m. weather permitting.
When: Saturday, July 1 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Central Ave and Henry Law Park, Dover
Cost: Free
More info: dover400.org
Also: Dover 400th parade is at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 2 downtown
More: Dover 400th anniversary summer celebrations begin. What's happening and what's next
Where’s Waldo in Portsmouth?
What: 25 Waldo’s are hiding in various businesses throughout downtown Portsmouth New Hampshire during the month of July, 2023. Start your journey with an official passport at either G Willikers! or the Portsmouth Public Library. Earn a sticker or collect them all to be entered into a raffle of local prizes.
When: Saturday, July 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: G.Willikers! Books & Toys, 13 Market St., Portsmouth
Cost: Free
More info: g-willikers-books-toys.myshopify.com
Star Island Writers in the Round album release
What: Participants in past Writers in the Round on Star Island will be celebrating the release of the album and chocolate bar with download.
When: Sunday, July 2 at 7 p.m.
Where: Portsmouth Book and Bar, 40 Pleasant St., Portsmouth
Cost: $10
More info: venuepilot.co/events/73604/orders/new
Elvis Costello & The Impostors with Nick Lowe and Los Straightjackets
What: Elvis Costello, is an English singer-songwriter and record producer. He has won multiple awards in his career, including a Grammy Award in 2020, and has twice been nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Male Artist.
When: Sunday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach
Cost: $51 to $121
More info: casinoballroom.com
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: 4th of July in Rye, Dover 400 block party: Things to do on Seacoast
