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Our revitalized, nightclub-style space at 131 Congress Street features high-quality programming, bar & small bites, and a great view from every seat!

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Schedule

Talks
A Murder Mystery Evening with Portsmouth Historical Society • 9/23
Can you solve this sensational crime before the clock runs out?

Music
May Erlewine • 9/25
One of the Midwest’s most prolific and passionate Americana songwriters.

Comedy
Bassem Youssef • 9/28 & 9/29
Cardiac surgeon-turned-comedian Bassem Youssef was dubbed the Jon Stewart of the Arab world.

Music
Jonatha Brooke • 10/1
With an edgy roots-rock sensibility, Jonatha Brooke has been making music for decades.

Music
Amythyst Kiah • 10/4
Kiah is “one of Americana’s great up-and-coming secrets” (Rolling Stone).

Music
An Evening with Mark Erelli • 10/5
The singer-songwriter’s full-bodied rock music explores the unknown.

Music
Caitlin Canty • 10/6
Singer-songwriter Caitlin Canty has shared stages with the Milk Carton Kids and Josh Ritter.

Dance
Lady Luck Burlesque • 10/7
Indulge in an evening of glamour, seduction, and irresistible charm.

Music
Lilli Lewis • 10/8
The Folk Rock Diva is willing to traverse any musical terrain with her inspiring voice.

Music
Shamarr Allen • 10/10
Shamarr Allen is the definition of New Orleans!

Music
Antje Duvekot • 10/19
This folk songwriter leaves the audience in awe with her powerful sense of vulnerability.

Music
Ward Hayden & The Outliers • 10/20
Ward Hayden and The Outliers are a musical force to be reckoned with.

Music
Willy Porter • 10/21
Porter’s electrifying live shows are guitar-driven grit, soul, silence, and muscle.

Music
Lily and Madeleine + Sarah Walk • 10/22
American folk-pop duo Lily & Madeleine co-headline with Sarah Walk for a night of powerful, vulnerable artistry.

Music
Trace Bundy • 10/26
Internationally-acclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy’s music is poetry in motion.

Music
An Intimate Evening with Will Dailey (solo) • 10/28
Award-winning artist Will Dailey’s rich vintage sound has earned him #1 hit records.

Literary
Carl Safina in Conversation with Scott Weidensaul • 10/29
A moving account of rescuing a screech owl from the Becoming Wild author.

Music
Rebecca Loebe & Kemp Harris • 11/2
This double bill features a modern troubadour and a seasoned roots legend.

Music
Connor Garvey • 11/3
Portland based songwriter Conor Garvey returns with new songs and old hits.

Comedy
David Koechner: The Office Trivia with “Todd Packer” •  11/4
Test your knowledge of The Office with the Pack-Man himself!

Comedy
Ben Bailey • 11/9
Comedian Ben Bailey drove the smash hit series Cash Cab for over 550 episodes.

Music
Ammonium Maze (Acoustic) • 11/10
Ammonium Maze shows bring bare bones and heart with focus on songs and voices.

Comedy
Brian Glowacki • 11/11
Brian is one of the nation’s premier emerging talents, known for his sharp observations.

Music
Fantastic Cat • 11/16
Anthony D’Amato, Brian Dunne, Don DiLego, and Mike Montali join forces as Fantastic Cat

Music
Peter Mulvey & BettySoo • 11/18
Notable singer-songwriters, Peter Mulvey & BettySoo join forces with this co-headline show.

Music
MUSE: A Salute to Divas of the 90s • 11/17
A celebration of the powerhouse female voices of the 90s!

Music
A Sinatra Christmas with Rich DiMare and Ron Poster • 11/25
Join Rich DiMare and Ron Poster for a Merry Little Christmas, live in the Lounge.

Comedy
Dave Ross + Ismael Loutfi • 12/2
This comedic co-headlining show brings together two seasoned comics for one night of laughter.

Music
Ellis Paul • 12/3
Ellis Paul weaves personal experiences with social issues into luminous music.

Music
Thanks To Gravity • 12/8 & 12/9
Thanks To Gravity returns to The Lounge to celebrate their first new album in nearly 20 years.

Music
Sharon Jones • 12/10
A Portsmouth legend returns to The Music Hall Lounge with high energy R&B and Blues tunes.

Music
Henhouse Prowlers • 12/15
Original and powerful bluegrass, at the intersection of performance, diplomacy, and education.

Music
Taylor O’Donnell Trio • 12/16
Enjoy whimsical holiday classics to celebrate the season with Taylor O’Donnell.

Music
Abrielle Scharff’s – Abby Holidays! • 12/21 & 12/23
Abrielle is back in her hometown for her annual holiday show.

Music
Ultimate Johnny Cash with Scott Moreau • 12/22
Scott Moreau brings his ultimate Johnny Cash tribute to Portsmouth.

 

Our revitalized, nightclub-style space at 131 Congress Street features high-quality programming, bar & small bites, and a great view from every seat!

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