Upcoming: Holiday music, Santa DJ dance party, comedy

Happy holidays! While this weekend is likely to be filled with last-minute shopping, baking and holiday parties, there is still plenty to do on the Seacoast for all. Acclaimed keyboardist and bandleader Kevin Ashley is home for the holidays at Stone Church, prance away with a Santa DJ Dance Party with Chad Banks at The Press Room, or get your belly shaking like a bowl full of jelly with comedian Jack Lynch at Rio Tequila Cantina.

Read on for a look at things to do:

Kevin Ashley’s East Coast All Stars: Ho Ho Home for the Holidays

What: Acclaimed keyboardist and bandleader Kevin Ashley (US Marine Corps Band) performs holiday jams with his East Coast All Stars.

When: Friday, Dec. 22, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Where: The Stone Church, 5 Granite St., Newmarket

Cost: $15-$20

More info: stonechurchrocks.com

Comedian Jack Lynch at Rio Tequila Cantina

What: Jack Lynch, is a veteran of the Boston comedy scene, entertaining crowds with his earthy style, impressions, and sarcastic view of the world. When: Friday, Dec. 22, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Rio Tequila Cantina, 37 Bow St., Portsmouth

Cost: $20

More info: mccuescomedyclub.com

Santa DJ Dance Party with Chad Banks at The Press Room

What: CSanta DJ Dance Party with Chad Banks in an all ages event.

When: Saturday, Dec. 23, noon-3 p.m.

Where: The Press Room, 77 Daniel St., Portsmouth

Cost: Free

More info: pressroomnh.com

A Holiday Family Story Hour at The Word Barn

What: Come get in the holiday spirit for an hour of stories & puppets. Cookies, hot cocoa, eggnog and rum (for us adults), chocolate treats and an assortment of favorite holiday stories read by John Herman, Andrew Periale & Bonnie Meier Periale, and Miles Burns & Taryn Herman. Bring your kids in their pjs. When: Saturday, Dec. 23, 6-7 p.m. Where: The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter

Cost: Free to $12

More info: thewordbarn.com

Kandace Springs at Jimmy’s

What: Internationally acclaimed jazz and soul singer and pianist Kandace Springs, who is a Blue Note Records recording artist, "has a voice that could melt snow" said music icon Prince, who overheard Springs' cover of Sam Smith's "Stay With Me" in 2014 and invited her to start performing with him as part of his band.

When: Saturday, Dec. 23, 7 p.m. Where: Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, 135 Congress St., Portsmouth

Cost: $10-$85

More info: jimmysoncongress.com

Abrielle Scharff’s – Abby Holidays!

What: Abrielle Scharff is back in her hometown for her annual holiday show, Abby Holidays.

When: Saturday, Dec. 23, 4 p.m. Where: The Music Hall Lounge, 131 Congress St., Portsmouth

Cost: $31-$41

More info: themusichall.org