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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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Music
Paul Hodes & The Blue Buddha Band • 4/19
The band’s original sound fuses retro-rock, folk, and roots into a powerful blend.
Music
Dwayne Haggins • 4/20
With Dwayne Haggins, every performance is a mission of discovery – of self and of song.
Comedy
Cam Bertrand • 4/21
A writer for MTV’s hit show Wild’N’Out, Bertrand is a rising name in comedy.
Literary
J. Dennis Robinson with 1623 • 4/24
Local author and historian, J. Dennis Robinson presents New Hampshire’s founding family in thrilling detail.
Music
Sam Robbins • 4/26
Portsmouth born and raised Sam Robbins is often described as an “old soul singer-songwriter.”
Music
Heather Maloney • 4/27
Tremulous folk, existential ballads, and assertive rock make up Heather Maloney’s new sound.
Comedy
Todd Barry • 4/28
A seasoned comic and actor with four one-hour comedy specials and a polished resume.
Music
Aleksi Campagne • 5/4
A contemporary, indie-folk take on the time-honored fiddle-singing tradition.
Music
Martyn Joseph • 5/8
Completely unique, the singer-songwriter brings his powerful sound back to The Lounge.
Comedy
Gianmarco Soresi – The Leaning In Tour • 5/9
The New York-based comedian blends upbeat candor with dark comedic beats.
Music
Zac Francis Album Release Show • 5/10
Zac Francis delves into rootsy, sensitive and spiritual artistry with an eclectic musical journey.
Music
17th Annual PMAC Jazz Night • 5/11
The faculty of the PMAC Jazz Institute are back for their seventeenth annual Jazz Night concert!
Music
Bandits On the Run • 5/12
From NYC subways to NPR debuts, this Brooklyn-based trio makes musical mischief in the folk storytelling scene.
Literary
Jessica Shattuck • 5/14
A sweeping story of a nation on the rise and one family’s complicated relationship with Big Oil.
Music
Chris Trapper • 5/16
Chris Trapper is a modern day acoustic troubadour with a knack for melody.
Music
Three Second Chances • 5/17
American Idol meets Queer Eye, featuring local untapped talent with 40-plus flair.
Comedy
Brian Glowacki • 5/19
Brian is one of the nation’s premier emerging talents, known for his sharp observations.
Comedy
Nick Callas • 5/24
NYC-based stand-up comic returns with his unique passion of storytelling, hip-hop, and pop culture flare.
Music
Hunter Root • 5/25
This alchemy of folk, country, and surf-rock is one of Pennsylvania’s best kept secrets.
Music
Bitter Pill • 5/26
Bitter Pill is a tight-knit family band with an anachronistic twist of folk, blues, rockabilly, and country.
Music
Chastity Brown • 5/28
The Minnesota-based gospel and blues musician returns to The Lounge.
Music
Dalton & The Sheriffs • 5/31
The Boston-based band is equal parts hard-to-describe and hard-to-forget.
Music
Reed Foehl • 6/1
Reed Foehl’s folk-Americana music tells stories that pay homage to tradition.
Music
BLKBOK • 6/2
BLKBOK brings culturally reflective, high-energy piano performances like no other.
Music
Muse: A Salute to Divas! • 6/7
Muse: A Salute to Divas! Celebrating powerhouse female artists we all know and love.
Music
Ellis Paul • 6/9
A gifted singer-songwriter with a stellar stage presence and knack for storytelling.
Literary
Ann Leary in Conversation with Laura Zigman • 6/13
The NYT bestselling author and lifelong people pleaser shares her humorous essay collection.
Comedy
Dave Ross • 6/14
The Brooklyn-based comic is a staple of the Los Angeles comedy scene.
Comedy
Andy Beningo • 6/15
Hailed for his clean, everyman material, Andy Beningo is one of the most in-demand comedians working today.
Music
The Wellermen • 6/18
Born of a viral TikTok trend, The Wellermen’s success and talent reach beyond social media.
Comedy
Pat McGann • 6/21 & 6/22
With quick wit and relatable material, Pat McGann is a quickly rising star in comedy.
Music
Haley Reinhart • 6/23 & 6/24
The double platinum certified singer-songwriter returns to The Lounge!
Music
Tohst • 6/28
Tohst’s songs are a fresh amalgamation of genres that include, but are not limited to: southern rock, pop, soul, funk, and blues.
Comedy
Karen Morgan • 6/29
The former attorney turned comedian was a finalist on Nickelodeon Television’s Search for the Funniest Mom in America.
Music
Grace Pettis and Henry Honkonen • 6/30
Two folk-pop singer-songwriters who have caught the attention of luminaries in the genre.
Music
Erick Baker • 7/11
This Emmy Award-winning singer-songwriter possess a smoke and whiskey tenor with plenty of range and emotion.
Comedy
Dulcé Sloan • 7/14
With a voice that doesn’t pander or bully, Dulcé Sloan is one of the sharpest, fastest rising voices in comedy.
Literary
Joyce Maynard with How the Light Gets In • 7/17
The eagerly anticipated follow-up to Count the Ways from The New York Times bestselling author.
Comedy
Jackie Fabulous • 7/18
Hilarious and affable, this stand-up comic is a regular on popular TV networks.
Comedy
Robert Kelly • 7/20
The popular comedic actor offers honest, abrasive comedy that’s refreshingly vulnerable.
Literary
J. Courtney Sullivan with The Cliffs • 7/23
A novel of family, secrets, ghosts, and homecoming set on the seaside cliffs of Maine.
Comedy
Orlando Leyba • 8/3
With his animated demeanor, Orlando entertains the audiences through his dynamic storytelling and undeniable likeability.
Music
Wellfleet • 8/9
Seacoast-based band with a sound that combines classic rock and jam vibes, with roots sprinkled in.
Comedy
Chris Franjola • 8/16
Writer, comedian, and host of the wildly successful podcast, Cover to Cover.
Music
Pete Kilpatrick • 8/17
A dynamic singer-songwriter whose music exudes warmth, authenticity, and connection.
Music
Ari Hest • 9/5
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter’s deep, smooth voice is seriously easy to get lost in.
Music
Lucy Kaplansky • 9/28
An acclaimed singer-songwriter of rare talent and one of the most sought-after harmony singers.
Music
Dean Owens & The Sinners • 10/11
Stories of love, lust, sinners and saints, with sweeping mariachi horns.
Music
Willy Porter & Maia Sharp • 10/12
A co-headline featuring two singer-songwriters with impressive repertoires.
Music
The Debashish Bhattacharya Trio • 10/28
An award winning, unrivaled master of Hindustani slide guitar.
Literary
Ariel Lawhon with The Frozen River • 11/6
An 18th-century midwife in Maine writes herself into American history.
Our revitalized, nightclub-style space at 131 Congress Street features high-quality programming, bar & small bites, and a great view from every seat!