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

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Music at The Lounge

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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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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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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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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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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Community Rental Partner

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 Metropolitan Opera tenor Tshombe Shelby, nationally acclaimed soprano Sarah Joyce Cooper, and renowned jazz pianist virtuoso Stuart Shelton.

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Sharon Jones: A Tribute To The Great American Songbook

Friday, September 4, 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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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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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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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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