Events
Artificial Intelligence and Human Values: A Public Conversation
5:00pm
An evening of big ideas about AI and human values, bringing philosophy, conversation, and debate together in a dynamic live event.
Peppa Pig: My First Concert
6:00pm
Peppa Pig, along with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George and new baby sister Evie, are coming to Portsmouth for PEPPA PIG: MY FIRST CONCERT – a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra for ages 18 months and older.
Jonathan van Halem
The New York City-based comedian currently works on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and is known for his observational and relatable style of comedy.
The Moment
Starring Charlie XCX. A rising star navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut. Also starring: Alexander Skarsgard, Rachel Sennott, Rosanna Arquette.
Yann Martel with "Son of Nobody"
From the author of international bestseller, Life of Pi, comes a brilliant retelling of the Trojan War from the perspective of two commoners: an ancient soldier and a modern scholar. Evening’s Moderator: Nick Capodice, co-host of NHPR’s Civics 101
NT Live: The Audience
One of the most watched NT Live releases of all time. Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the much-anticipated return of the Olivier Award–winning hit production, that inspired Netflix’s The Crown.
Dreams
New Hampshire Film Festival 2025 Spotlight Feature A powerful socialite (Jessica Chastain) and a promising ballet dancer (Isaac Hernández) begin a dangerous affair. When he secretly crosses the US-Mexico border, she takes desperate measures to protect their future together.
Scott Kirby with special guest: Ashley Bathgate
This modern-day troubadour has been aptly described as a storyteller, a traveler, and a road warrior with an expressive voice and an authentic, creative lyrical style.
The Moment
Starring Charlie XCX. A rising star navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut. Also starring: Alexander Skarsgard, Rachel Sennott, Rosanna Arquette.
National Championship Watch Parties at The Members Club
3:00pm FREE
Join us in the Members Club at McKeon’s Bar for both the Women’s and Men’s National Championship games. We will be livestreaming the games on all four TVs throughout the Club with happy hour drink specials, contests, prizes, and more!
National Championship Watch Parties at The Members Club
7:00pm FREE
Join us in the Members Club at McKeon’s Bar for both the Women’s and Men’s National Championship games. We will be livestreaming the games on all four TVs throughout the Club with happy hour drink specials, contests, prizes, and more!
Lake Street Dive
The GRAMMY-nominated group have pushed the possibilities of pop music as a unifying force, not only through their eclectic, cross-pollinating sound, but through the five-piece’s all-embracing ethos that builds strong connections through every live performance.
Couch To Mic Live
Join us for a night of comedy with up and coming comedians from the Couch to Mic workshop, hosted by Steph Lazenby.
NT Live: The Audience
One of the most watched NT Live releases of all time. Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the much-anticipated return of the Olivier Award–winning hit production, that inspired Netflix’s The Crown.
Dreams
New Hampshire Film Festival 2025 Spotlight Feature A powerful socialite (Jessica Chastain) and a promising ballet dancer (Isaac Hernández) begin a dangerous affair. When he secretly crosses the US-Mexico border, she takes desperate measures to protect their future together.
Todd Hearon & Other Brother Darryl
The award-winning poet and songwriter, born in Fort Worth, Texas, is influenced by the hymns and folk songs of his youth along with more edgy, contemporary American and Country-Rock sounds.
Lucy Kaplansky
An acclaimed singer-songwriter of rare talent, Lucy is “a truly gifted performer with a bag full of enchanting songs” (The New Yorker) and “the troubadour laureate of modern city folk” (Boston Globe).
Fantasy Life
New Hampshire Film Festival 2025 Feature In this smart, New York-set romantic comedy, an anxious law school dropout stumbles into a job babysitting his psychiatrist’s three granddaughters and falls for the girls’ mother (Amanda Peet), an actress in a rocky marriage.
$5 Double Feature: A Silent Voice & Weathering With You
$5 Saturday Matinee Double Feature
See both (or just one) for only five bucks.
Fantasy Life
New Hampshire Film Festival 2025 Feature In this smart, New York-set romantic comedy, an anxious law school dropout stumbles into a job babysitting his psychiatrist’s three granddaughters and falls for the girls’ mother (Amanda Peet), an actress in a rocky marriage.
Alice Howe & Freebo
The impeccably-tuned vocals of the lifelong singer-songwriter paired with the fretless stylings of the rock bass legend make for a duo with undeniable chemistry.
Safe Haven Ballet Presents Don Quixote
Safe Haven Ballet presents their full-length performance of Don Quixote! This comedic, high-energy show featuring dazzling costumes, music, and choreography is an event not to be missed!
Book Club: Mad Honey
A benefit for all Music Hall members, Book Club meets on the second Monday of the month in the lounge at Portwalk Place from 6-7:30pm. Evenings include time for socializing followed by a moderated discussion. This month’s title is Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan.
Click, Clack, Moo
When his granddaughter Jenny comes for a visit, Farmer Brown declares the farm a tech-free zone. He takes her laptop in the cold barn with the shivering cows who use her computer to type messages requesting blankets.
Director's Club: Mari Woods Kitchen Bath Home
Mari Woods Kitchen Bath Home is a boutique design showroom specializing in custom built-in cabinetry for private residences across New England. We welcome each client into a comfortable, collaborative environment, where thoughtful conversations uncover every want, need, and aspiration.
Jennifer Finney Boylan and Jodi Picoult
The bestselling author of She’s Not There joins her Mad Honey co-author Jodi Picoult as she examines the divisions and common ground between the genders and reflects on her own experiences as a transgender American.
I DON'T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME
I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME (iDKHOW) is the professional moniker of singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Dallon Weekes, former contributing creative member and bassist for Panic! At the Disco
Wine Tasting with Jude Blake and Friends: Featuring Sarah Mackinley of Vinlandia & Angele Lesterps of Chateau Barbebelle
Join Music Hall donor, Board Trustee, and certified sommelier Jude Blake as she hosts tasting evenings with select distributors at The Music Hall Members Club.
Garrison Keillor with Special Guest Richard Dworsky
The author, singer, and host of A Prairie Home Companion presents a show that transforms audiences into “small-town communities with an intimacy only radio and its podcast descendants can achieve.” (LA Times)
MUSE: A Salute to Divas of the 90s!
A live glitter-filled musical revue and celebration of some of the most iconic female voices and songs from the 1990s—presented with energy, passion, a live band, and the powerful vocals of two seasoned New England-based vocalists.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
You’re invited for a blockbuster slate of nature-themed films filled with breathtaking cinematography, unforgettable characters (human and wildlife alike!), and entertaining and inspiring storytelling.
Liz Frame & the Kickers
With a voice like Patsy Cline and songwriting style in the vein of Dolly Parton and Lucinda Williams, Liz Frame delivers honest, unbridled Americana with serious soul.
Savoir Fare
With a voice straight out of the jazz age, Savoir Faire brings the modern existential crisis into a realm of retro-noir.
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change'®
The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit returns! Join four beloved ladies for high jinks, hot flashes, mood swings, memory lapses, and friendship on the high seas.
Michael Palascak
A Los Angeles-based comedian, Palascak has performed on some of the most popular late night shows, as well as amassing over one million views on Youtube.
Cécile McLorin Salvant
The composer, singer, and visual artist has been described as a “unique voice supported by an intelligence and full-fledged musicality, which light up every note she sings” by the late Grammy-winning vocalist Jessye Norman.
Soul Asylum Acoustic
The Grammy-winning and multi-platinum selling rock band brings a rare opportunity to see band members Dave Pirner and Ryan Smith play an intimate, one-of-a-kind acoustic set.
Sara Hall
From the legendary athlete comes a love letter to running, fueled by faith and family. Join us after the Boston Marathon!
Evening’s Moderator: Matt Charles, manager at Marathon Sports
Exhibition on Screen - Caravaggio
Delve into the hidden narratives of Caravaggio’s life, featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, revealing Caravaggio as never before.
Scott Weidensaul
From The New York Times bestselling author of A World on the Wing, the uplifting story of bird recovery, reintroduction, and habitat reclamation. Evening’s Moderator: Melissa Kim, Maine Audubon’s director of communications and marketing
The Wailin’ Jennys
The Wailin’ Jennys—Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody, and Heather Masse—create an achingly perfect vocal sound, thrilling audiences worldwide with their heartfelt vocals, otherworldly harmonies, and sophisticated folk-rooted arrangements.
The Spinners
This Grammy-nominated act remains one of the most iconic and enduring groups in R&B history with a legacy spanning over six decades, creating and defining the smooth sound of Philadelphia Soul.
TTTom Clark - A Maine Humorist, Actor/Comedian CL Thomas
Comic and actor TTTom Clark presents his character, the dry-witted Mainer C.L. Thomas in a show that “is redefining Maine humor” (York Harbor Inn).
Chanticleer: Our American Journey
The Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble celebrates America’s 250th year of independence by showcasing the diverse voices, songs, harmonies, and rhythms of our shared musical heritage including
Heather Maloney
The Massachusetts-based “writer song-singer” has supported acts including Lake Street Dive, Shakey Graves, and Mary Chapin Carpenter, while receiving praise on her releases by musical legend, Graham Nash.
Exhibition on Screen - Caravaggio
Delve into the hidden narratives of Caravaggio’s life, featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, revealing Caravaggio as never before.
Spencer LaJoye
The coast-to-coast singer-songwriter and vocal loop artist comes from Midwest roots with performances that are charming and banter-heavy, keeping audiences laughing one moment and weeping the next.
Beer Tasting with Jude Blake and Friends Featuring Cheryl Parker From UNH
Join Music Hall donor, Board Trustee, and certified sommelier Jude Blake as she hosts tasting evenings with select distributors at The Music Hall Members Club.
Happy Hour Comedy: Featuring Amy Tee
Looking to kickstart your weekend? An hour of laughter fits perfectly in your plans—it’s a (happy) hour of comedy for all. Showcasing local comedians, Rebecca Donohue will open the show and Boston-based comic Amy Tee will close out the week with laughs.