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Pints! Camera! Action! - Full Metal Jacket (1987)

Friday, July 10, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Cult and classic movies with cold beers on draft and hot takes encouraged. A sociable, big screen brouhaha with no tickets, no ushers, and definitely no shushing.

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Jourdain Fisher

Saturday, July 11, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Jourdain Fisher is a New York-based comedian, actor, writer and content creator who started doing standup comedy at the age of 17 to avoid working at his family's funeral home.

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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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Naturally 7

Thursday, July 16, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Naturally 7 redefines a cappella, transforming voices into instruments in a genre-blending, star-studded, and globally celebrated 20-year music journey.

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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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Jeffrey Keller

Sunday, July 19, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The 2025 New York Comedy Festival’s “Comic to Watch” brings a hammy blend of sharp wit, musical theater flair, and infectious energy to his headlining tour.

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Certainly So

Monday, July 20, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The music that comes from Certainly So founding members, Tanner Gray and Colby Wilson, has always boasted blood harmonies as well as thoughtful, invoking lyrics.

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Caroline Cotter

Friday, July 24, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Cotter’s sunlit songs take listeners deep into human emotions with luminous vocals and world-inspired original music, reminding us that we can carry home with us wherever we go.  

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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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Matt Shore Does Songs at You

Friday, July 31, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Portsmouth native Matt Shore is back at the Lounge with his hilarious high-energy pop bangers! With his keyboard, loop station, guitar, and trusty ironing board table for it all, Matt  turns the mundane things in life into the songs you didn't know you needed.

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Maia Sharp

Saturday, August 1, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Sharp has been called “one of America’s great singer-songwriters” with her songs having been recorded by the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Art Garfunkel, Keb’ Mo’, and Cher.

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Lit. at The Lounge

Chris Bohjalian

Sunday, August 2, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author: When a young golf prodigy kills a caddy with a stray ball at the country club, the investigation reveals a dark and shocking tale of secret affairs, predatory men, and a teenager on trial.

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Haley Reinhart

Monday, August 3, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The double platinum-certified singer-songwriter returns to The Lounge for two nights with her empowering level of charisma, quiet confidence, and a timeless voice that outlasts eras.

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Mary Fahl, formerly of October Project

Friday, August 7, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

With “a voice for the gods that can transport listeners to other realms” (Boston Globe), Mary Fahl is an expressive, emotional singer-songwriter who first achieved fame as lead singer and co-founder of the mid-1990s NYC-based chamber-pop group October Project.

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The Tano Jones Revelry

Saturday, August 15, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The proud Detroit-born singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and namesake of The Tano Jones Revelry makes music for the people and brings it right to them!

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Lit. at The Lounge

Caitlin Shetterly & Scott Simon

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Writers Caitlin Shetterly and Scott Simon will be in conversation about family, forgiveness, and the odysseys of ordinary lives for this special evening.

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Connor Garvey

Friday, August 21, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Connor Garvey is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Portland, Maine, with the amiable presence of an entertainer, the lyrical depth of a poet, and the enchantment of a storyteller.

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Ava Valianti

Saturday, August 22, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The 17-year-old indie pop/pop-rock singer-songwriter from Massachusetts has an honest storytelling and dynamic live performance that has quickly earned her recognition as one of New England’s rising young artists.

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Tim Easton & Alice Peacock

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

This double bill features consummate troubadour Tim Easton, who knows his way around stages, stories, and songs alongside seasoned singer-songwriter and recording artist Alice Peacock.  

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The Aldous Collins Band

Saturday, August 29, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The Massachusetts-based band brings their mixture of indie, rock, reggae, and soul to Portsmouth.  

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Dulcé Sloan

Sunday, August 30, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The Emmy-winning comedian and actress offers a fresh and honest perspective in her comedy that eviscerates the status quo and has won over audiences on live stages, television, film, radio, and as an author.

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Lit. at The Lounge

Catherine Newman

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The acclaimed bestselling author of Sandwich is back with a wonderful novel, full of laughter and heart, about marriage, family, and what happens when life doesn’t go as planned.

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Brendan Cleary

September 10 – September 11, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

“I’ve always had a soft spot for really talented youngsters, and Brendan is one of the most talented I’ve ever encountered.” — Tom Rush. The folk-roots singer-songwriter delivers a masterclass in raw honesty and gritty acoustic storytelling

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Mona Awad

Saturday, September 12, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The highly anticipated follow-up to the viral sensation Bunny, a brilliantly written, laugh-out-loud funny, dark, and delirious novel set in a world that Margaret Atwood declared “soooo genius.”

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PMAC Jazz Night: 1980's Songbook, Vol. 2

Friday, September 18, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

After last year’s crowd-pleasing trip through the sounds of the 80's, PMAC Jazz Night is heading back to the decade’s iconic songbook for Volume 2.

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Jess Klein & Jenny Reynolds

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

This double bill features Jess Klein’s tenacious, hook-ladden alt-country rock alongside Jenny Reynolds’ warm, emotionally resonant Americana and storytelling.

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Sophie B. Hawkins

Friday, October 2, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins hit the scene with her platinum debut album featuring Top 10 single “Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover”, and famously guest-starred on hit shows like Dawson’s Creek and Community.

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Heather Shaw

Saturday, October 3, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The seasoned stand-up comic gained a large following on social media with her quick wit, sharp takes, and uncanny resemblance to Jim Carrey.

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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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Antje Duvekot

Saturday, November 14, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Antje Duvekot, crafter of intricate songs, unveils New Wild West, a lyrical knockout marking mid-life, healing, and the collective journey of the human condition.

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Phil Medina

Sunday, November 22, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The energetic, nationally touring headlining comedian and voice of Hungry Howie’s Pizza, is recognized for his sharp storytelling, military tours, and major festival appearances.

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Kim Richey

Thursday, June 10, 2027

• The Music Hall Lounge

From her critically acclaimed self-titled debut in 1995 to her 2020 release, Kim Richey has consistently impressed listeners, garnered accolades, and attracted famous fans which have made her an in-demand collaborator.

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