St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, Food and Artisan Show: Things to do
Happy St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Seacoast! The luck of the Irish is with us all when it comes to things to do this weekend. Head over to the Dance Hall for some swing blues with The Smack Dabs, enjoy some specialty food and crafts at the Great New England Specialty Foods & Artisan Show in Hampton or shake your shamrocks at the Saint Patrick’s Comedy & Dance Spectacular at The Music Hall.
Read on for details on things to do:
The Smack Dabs at The Dance Hall
What: The Smack Dabs, out of Boston, specialize in good-time swing blues music from the 1930s, featuring the songs of Tampa Red, Big Bill Broonzy, The Harlem Hamfats, and many others.
When: Friday, March 15, 7:30-9 p.m.
Where: The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery, Maine
Cost: $17-$22
More info: thedancehallkittery.org
Moon Hooch with Honeycomb at 3S Artspace
What: Moon Hooch began busking in the subway platforms of NYC in 2010, quickly getting noticed by the NYPD, who had to ban them from locations that couldn’t handle the crowds. In a few short years they were opening for the likes of Beats Antique, They Might Be Giants, and Lotus, while selling out their own headline shows.
When: Friday, March 15, at 8 p.m.
Where: 3S Artspace, 319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth
Cost: $20-$25
More info: 3sarts.org
DJ Jonathan Toubin's Soul Clap & Dance Off at The Press Room
What: Juxtaposing raw, wild, and uncommon original 7-inch vinyl sides by unsung artists on the beat for today’s dance floor, Jonathan Toubin and his New York Night Train has carved out a unique space in contemporary culture and influenced scores of DJs and parties everywhere. $300 cash prize for dance contest winner.
When: Friday, March 15, at 10 p.m.
Where: The Press Room, 77 Daniel St., Portsmouth
Cost: $15-$20
More info: pressroomnh.com
PCA's 29th annual auction
What: Portsmouth Christian Academy’s 29th annual auction benefits families through variable tuition.
When: Saturday, March 16, 8 a.m.-noon.
Where: Portsmouth Christian Academy, 20 Seaborne Drive, Dover
Cost: Free
More info: pcaschool.org
Great New England Specialty Foods & Artisan Show
What: The Great New England Specialty Foods & Craft Show with 100-plus exhibitors of handmade products and specialty foods, live music, raffles, face painting and Irish dancers.
When: Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday,
March 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: The Rim Sports Complex, 311 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton
Cost: $5
More info: gnecraftartisanshows.com
Comedy King Steve Sweeney
What: Comedian Steve Sweeney
When: Saturday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Regatta Banquet and Conference Center, 28 Levesque Drive, Eliot, Maine
Cost: $25
More info: eventbrite.com
Saint Patrick's Comedy & Dance Spectacular
What: St. Patrick’s Day Comedy & Dance Spectacular featuring Jim McCue, Kelly MacFarland, Dan Donahue, Casey McNeal, Murray Academy of Irish Dance and Murray McDonough-Grimes Irish Dance.
When: Sunday, March 17, at 7 p.m.
Where: The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth
Cost: $28.50 to $46.50
More info: bostoncomedyfest.com
St. Patrick's Day Party with Jordan TW Trio at The Stone Church
What: Irish music from the Jordan TW Trio.
When: Sunday, March 17, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: The Stone Church, 5 Granite St., Newmarket
Cost: $20
More info: stonechurchrocks.com