With comedy, literary, music, and so much more, there’s something for everyone on our smaller, intimate stage!

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

Friday, August 28, 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 nationally acclaimed soprano Sarah Joyce Cooper, renowned jazz pianist virtuoso Stuart Shelton, and more!

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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. Evening's moderator: Meg Mitchell Moore, bestselling author

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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.” Evening's Moderator: Laura Zigman, author of The Author Weekend

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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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Sharon Jones: A Tribute To The Great American Songbook

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Portsmouth-native R&B and blues legend Sharon Jones captivates audiences across New England with her high-energy, riff-driven performances, passionate showmanship, and irresistible stage presence.

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Songbird: Halley Neal Sings Fleetwood Mac

Sunday, November 1, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Berklee-trained songstress Halley Neal presents an intimate, one-woman tribute to Fleetwood Mac, replacing imitation with masterclass vocal performances, emotional storytelling, and refined musicianship.

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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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Catie Curtis: C’mon Butterfly Album Release Show

Sunday, November 8, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

Acclaimed folk songsmith Catie Curtis delivers warm, deeply personal songs of transformation, love, and human connection, drawn from three decades of acclaimed, heart-centered music-making.

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Abrielle Scharff’s - Abby Holidays!

December 17 – December 20, 2026

• The Music Hall Lounge

The award-winning songwriter has opened for artists such as John Legend, Patty Griffin, and Ruston Kelly and was recently named Emerging Artist Grand Prize Recipient as part of The Music Hall’s 2026 Emerging Artist Grant Program.

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