Lit. at The Lounge

Shannon Garvey

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

In this moving debut novel set on the lush, beachy enclave of Block Island, a young woman reckons with love, loss, and the choices she must make to move forward.

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PMAC Jazz Night: Kind of Blue

Friday, May 15, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

PMAC teaching artists—exceptional musicians from across the Seacoast—present a full-album performance of Kind of Blue, Miles Davis’s 1959 masterpiece with John Coltrane.

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Music at The Lounge

Ayla Brown & Rob Bellamy

Saturday, May 16, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Both Massachusetts natives and former collegiate athletes, Ayla Brown and Rob Bellamy create a collaborative and magnetic musical partnership, having toured up and down the East Coast.

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Member Events

Grand Wine Tasting with Jude Blake and Friends: Featuring our team of Music Hall Wine Vendors

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Raise a glass with us during May Membership Month at The Music Hall Lounge’s Grand Tasting—a lively, community-wide celebration of wine, flavor, and discovery.

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Lit. at The Lounge

Laura Zigman

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The Devil Wears Prada meets White Lotus in a story of colliding egos and shocking betrayal, as intoxicatingly ice-cold as the pink Prosecco that flows all weekend. Evening’s Moderator: Ann Leary, New York Times bestselling author

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Comedy in the Lounge

Caitlin Peluffo

May 21 – May 23, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The New York-based comedian has been featured on the Late Show with James Corden, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, After Midnight and regularly opens for comedians like Maria Bamford, the late Gilbert Gotfried, and Gary Gulman.

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The Music Hall & Boston Jazz Foundation Present: Seba Molnar

Friday, May 29, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The award-winning Boston-based saxophonist, composer, and educator is dedicated to preserving the tradition of jazz music while promoting a new generation of the genre.

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Comedy in the Lounge

Jim Colliton

Saturday, May 30, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Married and raising kids in the suburbs is the backdrop for Jim Colliton's comedy, whether it's lousy Father's Day gifts, buying the wrong things at the supermarket, or just the daily pitfalls of being a dad.

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Lit. at The Lounge

Meg Mitchell Moore

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

A summery drama set in Portsmouth and Rye, following three sisters who return to their childhood home, each with their own secret.

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Comedy in the Lounge

Elle Orlando

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The NYC-based comedian, writer, and podcaster has played in several top comedy clubs in New York City such as The Comedy Cellar and has opened for comedians like Andrew Santino, Yannis Papas, and Michael Kosta.

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Music at The Lounge

Scott Moreau’s Tribute to Johnny Cash - My Life As The Man In Black

June 4 – June 5, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Scott Moreau pays tribute to "The Man In Black" by showcasing Johnny's most beloved songs, as well as some of the hidden gems from his musical catalogue. 

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Willy Porter

Saturday, June 6, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Porter’s live shows are guitar-driven grit, soul, silence, and muscle—at times electrifying, dynamic, and unique in the way that his voice blends and fuses with his fret work.

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Compassion in Action: A Musical Gala for Help!ComeHome!

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Join us for an up-close and personal look into our nationwide mission to help Americans in need! Enjoy lite bites, a cash bar, and musical performances by Metropolitan Opera tenor Tshombe Shelby, nationally acclaimed soprano Sarah Joyce Cooper, and renowned jazz pianist virtuoso Stuart Shelton.

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A Night of Sinatra with Rich DiMare & Ron Poster

Thursday, June 11, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Spend an evening with Music Hall favorites Rich DiMare and Ron Poster as they perform classics from the Frank Sinatra songbook.

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Music at The Lounge

Reed Foehl

Friday, June 12, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Raised in a small New England town, Grammy-nominated songwriter Reed Foehl’s folk-Americana music tells stories that push boundaries while paying homage to tradition.

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Lit. at The Lounge

Chip Leighton

Saturday, June 13, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

A hilarious tribute to every dad from Chip Leighton, internet sensation and author of New York Times bestseller What Time is Noon—just in time for Father’s Day!

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Music at The Lounge

Rebecca Loebe

Thursday, June 18, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The Austin-based singer-songwriter delivers a lyric driven, full-throated sound typical of modern troubadours like Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, and Phoebe Bridgers, “mixing resilience, empowerment, and just a bit of pissed-off punch.” (Rolling Stone Country)

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Comedy in the Lounge

Carmen Lynch

Friday, June 19, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Carmen Lynch is a comedian with multitude late night TV appearances including the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late show with Stephen Colbert, and Conan.

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The Massacoustics

Saturday, June 20, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The two-piece band hailing from the quiet, winding roads and hills of Western Massachusetts blend elements of alt-country, Americana, and southern rock in a sound as raw as the landscapes they call home.

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Gather/NH Outright Drag Brunch

Sunday, June 21, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Close out Portsmouth Pride and the 2026 Weekend of Love with delicious brunch food and amazing drag performances! This is the third annual drag brunch as a collaboration between Gather, NH Outright, and The Music Hall. This is a 21+ event.

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Music at The Lounge

Peter Mulvey & Jenna Nicholls Present: Floyd Mercantile

Friday, June 26, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Peter Mulvey's and Jenna Nicholls' creation of Floyd Mercantile is much more than just an album—it’s a document of place, of three musicians in a room, of songs (old and new) allowed to breathe in the quiet of a Virginia afternoon.

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Comedy in the Lounge

Andrew Della Volpe

Saturday, June 27, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Recently named one of The Boston Globe’s Rising Stars of Comedy, Andrew got his start working as an intern at Sacha Baron Cohen’s Four by Two Films and never considered a straight job again.

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Scott Kirby & Noah Robertson

Monday, June 29, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

This duo brings a blend of soulful folk-rock, intricate guitar work, and the authentic storytelling that has made them a "must-see" collaboration!

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Lit. at The Lounge

Paul Doiron

Thursday, July 2, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Game Warden Mike Bowditch investigates a series of brutal killings during a life-changing year in this harrowing new thriller from Edgar Award-nominated author Paul Doiron.

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Comedy in the Lounge

Matt Bergman

Sunday, July 5, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Bergman’s comedy is easily relatable and versatile and has landed him television appearances on Gotham Comedy Live, Comedy Central Live, Dry Bar Comedy, and a special, Mostly Nice, on Amazon Prime.

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Eric Hutchinson

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

To celebrate his first new album in four years, Repeating Myself, Eric Hutchinson hits the road with a tour packed with soulful music, dynamic vocals, and the singer-songwriter’s trademark dry humor and storytelling.

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Dwayne Haggins

Saturday, July 18, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

He’s been described as “The John Legend of rockabilly.” And recently, “a ‘what-took-you-so-long’ fusion of Elvis and Marvin Gaye.” But he is Dwayne Haggins, and his voice is his own.

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Comedy in the Lounge

Robert Kelly

Saturday, July 25, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

With honest comedy that is deeply rooted in his own life and relationships, abrasively funny, yet refreshingly vulnerable, Robert Kelly has been winning over audiences for years in clubs, colleges, theaters and repeat performances at Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival.

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Music at The Lounge

JR Richards (Dishwalla Original Singer)

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The original lead singer and songwriter for the platinum-selling band Dishwalla, JR Richards’ career spans more than 20 years, selling millions of records, penning chart-topping hits, and performing around the world.

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