Theater, murder mystery and a scavenger hunt for dogs
Throw on your winter boots and head out this weekend on the Seacoast for some entertainment. Seacoast native Gemma Soldalti brings “The Poor Rich” to the Players' Ring, The Dance Hall has a Winter Film weekend planned, check out a murder mystery at the Rochester Opera House or bring your dog to the Fox Run Mall for a Sensory Scavenger Hunt.
Read on for a look at things to do:
‘The Poor Rich’ at the Players’ Ring
What: Seacoast native Gemma Soldati brings her latest solo show to the Players' Ring Theatre for three night. Behold the mischief that runs our world in this unadulterated examination of power, absurdly invented with the spirit of pure imagination from award-winning clown and teaching artist.
When: Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.
Where: The Players' Ring Theatre, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth
Cost: $25 to $28 More info: playersring.org
Winter Film Weekend: Family Movie Night at The Dance Hall
What: The Dance Hall is collaborating with film makers to screen a documentary and several art films across Saturday and Sunday focusing on climate science and oceanography as well themes of isolation, love and loss. To keep things fun, the weekend will launch with a family-friendly movie.
When: Friday, Jan. 19 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery, Maine
Cost: $5 to $10
More info: thedancehallkittery.org
‘In the Garden of Z’ at NHTP
What: Certainly, one of the most significant and troubling stories of the past year has been the War in Ukraine. Latvian immigrant, Jelizaveta Robinson, shares her perspective on how such a terrible war came to be – and came to be supported by so many – by exploring the concept and history of Rashism.
When: Friday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 21 at 2:30 p.m.
Where: New Hampshire Theatre Project, 959 Islington St., Portsmouth Cost: $28 to $32 More info: nhtheatreproject.org
‘The Mystery of the Murder at the Murder Mystery: Tantrum at the Opera’ at the Rochester Opera House
What: The infamous murder mystery with a 23-year history in Rochester is back – and taking over the Opera House stage (and City Hall)! Fan favorites Dixon DaCooter and the Lilac City Angels are back, and bringing along a cast of zany characters in a limited run of this interactive murder mystery.
When: Saturday, Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester
Cost: $44
More info: rochesteroperahouse.com
Gunning & Cormier at The Word Barn
What: Two Canadian roots singer-songwriters have finally done what everyone has wanted for years. Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier have released their first album together filled with original songs and rare covers with lush guitars and tight harmonies.
When: Saturday, Jan. 20 from 7-9 p.m.
Where: The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter
Cost: $22 More info: thewordbarn.com
Cormac McCarthy at The Press Room
What: Cormac McCarthy's concerts are a mix of ballads, biting humor and country blues guitar picking.
When: Saturday, Jan. 20, 7-9:30 p.m.
Where: The Press Room, 77 Daniel St., Portsmouth
Cost: $10 to $30
More info: pressroomnh.com
The Trichomes w/Good Trees River Band at The Stone Church
What: The Trichomes play psychedelic funkery with Good River Trees Band opening.
When: Saturday, Jan. 20 at 9 p.m.
Where: The Stone Church, 5 Granite St., Newmarket
Cost: $15 to $20
More info: stonechurchrocks.com
Sensory Scavenger Hunt at the Mall at Fox Run
What: Join us for a fun post-holiday sensory experience that will put a big smile on your dog's face. And when your dog is happy, you are happy, right? This activity is great for all kinds of pooches, including senior dogs and dogs with limited mobility or in wheel carts. The mall invites reactive dogs and younger dogs/puppies to engage in this mentally stimulating event.
When: Sunday, Jan. 21 from 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Where: Mall at Fox Run, 50 Fox Run Road, Newington
Cost: $45
More info: goldendognh.com
Winter Wildlife at The Word Barn
What: Meet some amazing owl and raptor species up close while learning all about them from Tailwinds educators.
When: Sunday, Jan. 21 from 3-4 p.m.
Where: The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter
Cost: $25
More info: thewordbarn.com
The Lion Sisters with Jim Prendergast at Book & Bar
What: Nashville veteran studio musician and producer Jim Prendergast teams up with New Hampshire's talented Lion Sisters in a melodious romp through 1960s folk classics, the Vintage Country songbook, with a sprinkling of American Old-Time and Irish fiddle tunes and a dusting of rural blues.
When: Sunday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.
Where: Portsmouth Book and Bar, 40 Pleasant St., Portsmouth
Cost: Suggested donation
More info: bookandbar.com