Lady Gaga dance night, Black History Month and Laugh Riot
Feb. 3, 2 p.m.
Where: Seacoast Repertory Theatre, 125 Bow St., Portsmouth
Cost: $40-$70
More info: seacoastrep.org
The Music of John Denver at The Music Hall
What: Jim Curry performs tribute to the late John Denver, one of the most beloved singer-songwriters.
When: Friday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. Where: The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth
Cost: $29-$49
More info: themusichall.org
‘Constellations' at The Rep Studio Theatre
What: Explore the mesmerizing universe of love and possibility in Nick Payne's acclaimed play "Constellations." Jamie Bradley and Jennifer Rockwell bring to life the story of Marianne and Roland, a couple whose relationship unfolds across different universes. When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 4 p.m. Where: The Rep Studio Theatre, 2800 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth Cost: $27.50
More info: ci.ovationtix.com
‘Beyond the Surface' at The Art Center
What: The Art Center presents “Beyond the Surface,” an exhibition by printmaker and painter Brooke Lambert,
a fusion of low-relief sculptural collagraph plates and sculptural paintings.
When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 6-9 p.m. Where: The Art Center, 1 Washington St., Dover
Cost: Free
More info: theartcenterdover.com
Hear Her Sing for Freedom at Green Acre
What: In honor of Black History Month, Green Acre and Theater for the People will bring Hear Her Sing for Freedom to the stage in Eliot, Maine. When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 7-9 p.m. Where: Green Acre: A Baha'i Center of Learning, 61 Green Acre Drive, Eliot, Maine
Cost: $5-$30
More info: greenacre.org
Laugh Riot Comedy Night at The Rockingham Ballroom
What: Laugh Riot standup comedy performances.
When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 7-11 p.m. Where: The Rockingham Ballroom, 22 Ashswamp Road, Newmarket
Cost: $25
More info: rockinballroom.club
Randy Armstrong & WorldBeat Marimba at The Dance Hall
What: Randy Armstrong & WorldBeat Marimba perform South African, Zimbabwe and Popular Songs with handmade South African marimbas, Trinidad/Tobago steel pans, world percussion and vocals.
When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 7:30-9 p.m. Where: The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery, Maine
Cost: $25-$30
More info: thedancehallkittery.org
BHTNH Tea Talks: ‘A New Deal for A Great Society'
What: Looking at the social and civic environment in New Hampshire, this season's Elinor William Hooker Tea Talk series will explore how these federal programs geared toward building a more just society played out in New Hampshire.
When: Sunday, Feb. 4, 2-3 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrot Ave., Portsmouth
Cost: Free
More info: blackheritagetrailnh.org
Love Stories event to benefit Exeter LitFest
What: Join us for a special storytelling fundraiser for the Exeter LitFest that features 10-minute true stories of love told live by a variety of local notables including Matt Miller, Nova Seals, Kevin Flynn, Enna Grazier, Susan Poulin, and Lara Bricker as emcee.
When: Sunday, Feb. 4, 4-6 p.m. Where: The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter
Cost: $25
More info: thewordbarn.com