50 years of Hip-Hop and local live music: Things to do in Seacoast
Summer is in full swing and August is here. This weekend head out to see live bands at The Stone Church or Henry Law Park in Dover, among other venues, celebrate 50 years of hip-hop at Club 3S, or view some local artist at the Art Center.
Here's a look at nine things to do this weekend and, looking ahead, The Heavy Heavy with Sara Schwab will perform at Prescott Park next Wednesday:
Proelium, The Melodies from Ghost Road and The Jerritones at The Stone Church
What: Three musical performers in one venue.
When: Friday, Aug. 4 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Stone Church, 5 Granite St., Newmarket
Cost: $10
More info: stonechurchrocks.com
Lexi James and Wildeheart at Henry Law Park in Dover
What: Lexi James is a new country-pop artist with "musical messages of empowerment, love, and heartbreak" and will perform as part of the Cochecho Arts Festival.
When: Friday, Aug. 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Rotary Arts Pavilion at Henry Law Park
Cost: Free
More info: dovernh.org
CLUB 3S: Hip-Hop Hooray-50 Years of Hip-Hop
What: To celebrate 50 years, DJ Skooch and guest DJ MAM are throwing down all the hottest hip-hop jams from the entire semicentennial. Ages 21-plus
When: Friday, Aug. 4 from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Where: 3S Artspace, 319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth
Cost: $10 to $12
More info: 3sarts.org
‘Dover Artists: Celebrating 400 Years’ at The Art Center
What: In celebration of Dover’s 400th anniversary, The Art Center Presents a Special Exhibition Showcasing Dover Artists.
When: Saturday, Aug. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Art Center, 1 Washington St., Suite 106, Dover
Cost: Free
More info: theartcenteronlinegallery.com
Karen Morgan at McCue’s Comedy Club
What: Karen Morgan was born and raised in Athens, Georgia but now calls Maine home. A former trial attorney, she began her professional comedy career as a finalist on Nickelodeon’s “Search for the Funniest Mom in America.”
When: Saturday, Aug. 5 from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: McCue’s Comedy Club, 580 Portsmouth Traffic Circle, Portsmouth
Cost: $20
More info: mccuescomedyclub.com
SOME Summer Fest at The Dance Hall
What: A captivating and family-friendly celebration of creativity, the arts, and community, nestled in the picturesque town of Kittery, Maine.
When: Saturday, Aug. 5 from 12 to 10:30 p.m.
Where: The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery, Maine
Cost: $15 to $25
More info: thedancehallkittery.org
Flower Fest at Bell Farm Shops
What: Flower Fest is a Farmer’s Market-style event, designed to welcome the community to enjoy the beautiful grounds at Bell Farm while also visiting other local businesses. In addition, it will serve as a fundraiser for York Land Trust.
When: Sunday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Where: Bell Farm, 240 Route 1, York, Maine
Cost: Free
More info: bellfarmshops.com
Little Italy Carnival in Portsmouth: No more tickets available
What: The Little Italy Carnival is part of Portsmouth's 400th anniversary celebration. All the free tickets to the limited capacity event have been claimed, according to organizers.
When: Sunday, Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Granite State Minerals Inc., 227 Market St., Portsmouth
Cost: Free to $10
More info: portsmouthnh400.org
Scotty McCreery at the Casino Ballroom
What: Scotty McCreery’s current album Same Truck contains his No. 1 RIAA Gold-certified singles “You Time” and “Damn Strait,” and his current single “It Matters to Her.”
When: Sunday, Aug. 6 at 8 p.m.
Where: Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach
Cost: $21 to $61
More info: casinoballroom.com
The Heavy Heavy with Sara Schwab at Prescott Park
What: The Heavy Heavy create the kind of unfettered rock-and-roll that warps time and place, immediately pulling the audience into a euphoric fugue state with its own sun-soaked atmosphere.
When: Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m.
Where: Prescott Park
Cost: Free
More info: prescottpark.org
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: 50 years of Hip-Hop and local live music: Things to do in Seacoast
