Tall ships, Jewish festival, Bela Fleck at Prescott Park: Things to do in Seacoast
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A look ahead at this weekend shows there are plenty of exciting events on the Seacoast. Sail away with the Sail Portsmouth tall ships festival, head to Prescott Park to see Soccer Mommy in concert with Purr, test your heat tolerance at the New England Hot Sauce Festival or celebrate Jewish culture at the New Hampshire Jewish Festival.
Here's a look at 10 things to do this weekend, plus the big Bela Fleck concert on Monday at Prescott Park:
Sail Portsmouth Tall Ships Festival
What: The 2023 Sail Portsmouth festival will feature five tall ships sailing into Portsmouth to celebrate the city’s 400th birthday and long maritime history.
When: Friday, July 28-31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Prescott Park, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth
Cost: $10 to $30
More info: sailportsmouth.org
More: 5 tall ships coming to Sail Portsmouth 2023: What to know about tickets, parking, more
Studio Two at Henry Law Park
What: Studio Two concentrates on what it calls the most exciting and fun time in The Beatles' career: The club and touring years.
When: Friday, July 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Henry Law Park, Dover
Cost: Free
More info: dovernh.org
Sunset Lighthouse Photography Cruise
What: A Sunset Cruise with special guest, photographer Michael Leonard.
When: Friday, July 28 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Granite State Whale Watch, 1870 Ocean Blvd., Rye
Cost: $45
More info: phototourismbymike.com
New England Hot Sauce Fest
What: A celebration of Craft Hot Sauce focusing on New England and Northeast makers. Hot Sauce samples, music, food trucks, beer, bouncy houses and more.
When: Saturday, July 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Smuttynose Brewery, 105 Towle Farm Road, Hampton
Cost: $11 to $15
More info: www.newenglandhotsaucefest.com
Little Italy Masquerade Ball at Jimmy’s
What: A night where sophistication meets seduction, fun intertwines with elegance, and every element of this grand masquerade ball ignites your spirit with delight and enchantment.
When: Saturday, July 29 from 7 to 11 p.m.
Where: Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, 135 Congress St., Portsmouth
Cost: $150 to $250
More info: jimmysoncongress.com
Ken Rogerson at McCue’s Comedy Club
What: In addition to his Rescue Me Comedy Tour and Billy Gardell Showtime Special you may also have seen Ken Rogerson as “Kevin the Biker Fireman” on F/X’s hit show Rescue Me starring Denis Leary or as “Pat the Cop” on ABC’s "It’s All Relative" with Lenny Clarke.
When: Saturday, July 29 from 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: McCue’s Comedy Club, 580 Portsmouth Traffic Circle, Portsmouth
Cost: $20
More info: mccuescomedyclub.com
Jazz in the Streets: Annie & the Fur Trappers, Mark Shilansky, and Eric Klaxton
What: The streets are alive with the sound of Jazz! Dance on by or sit and listen to bands at our three jazz locations: Market Square, Vaughan Mall, and by the tug boats (down the hill from the intersection of Ceres and Bow streets).
When: Saturday, July 29 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Where: Market Square, Portsmouth
Cost: Free
More info: seacoastjazz.org
Soccer Mommy with Purr at Prescott Park
What: Soccer Mommy (Sophia Allison) will perform in Portsmouth, playing music packed with clever nods to synth-filled subgenres like new wave and goth.
When: Sunday, July 30 at 7 p.m.
Where: Prescott Park, Portsmouth
Cost: Free, donations accepted at gate
More info: prescottpark.org
York Days 5K
What: The fourth race in the Seacoast Road Race Series, this 5K is part of the Annual York Days Celebrations.
When: Sunday, July 30 at 8 a.m.
Where: York High School, 1 Robert Stevens Drive, York, Maine
Cost: $20 to $40
More info: runsignup.com
New Hampshire Jewish Festival
What: The second annual New Hampshire Jewish Festival offers a celebration of Jewish life and culture.
When: Sunday, July 30 from noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Seacoast Jewish Community Center, 2299 Woodbury Ave., Newington
Cost: Free
More info: thejewishfestival.com
Bela Fleck at Prescott Park
What: Billed as "An Evening with Bela Fleck, My Bluegrass Heart," this concert will also features Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull, Justin Moses, Mark Schatz and Bryan Sutton.
When: Monday, July 31 at 7 p.m.
Where: Prescott Park, Portsmouth
Cost: Free, donations accepted at gate
More info: prescottpark.org
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Tall ships, Jewish fest, Bela Fleck: Seacoast things to do
