Portsmouth, New Hampshire’s PONTINE THEATRE
Opens it’s 49th Season September 19-21
with John Perrault’s “Tell It Slant”
September 19-21 Portsmouth NH’s Pontine Theatre kicks off its 49th Season with performances of Tell It Slant: Leaning Toward The Light in a Dark Time by guest artist, John Perrault. John brings his guitar to Pontine’s stage to sing poems and songs for difficult times. A few old-time ballads. A few that are new: “A Fair Maid A Walking” for the sake of the heart. “Beyond the River” for the sake of the earth. And lyrics—hopeful lyrics. Emily Dickinson, Whitman, Wright. Some Millay, a little Oliver. A couple of funny stories—good for a laugh. Plus a tune or two of his own making—and best leave it at that.
John Perrault is author of Jefferson’s Dream (Hobblebush Books), Here comes the Old Man Now (Oyster River Press), Ballad of Louis Wagner (Peter Randall Publisher), and most recently a chapbook, Season of Shagginess (Finishing Line Press). A Pushcart Nominee, John has published in Blue Unicorn, Christian Science Monitor, Commonweal, Comstock Review, Constellations, Pet Lore and elsewhere. He has recorded nine albums of original songs and ballads. John was Portsmouth Poet Laureate 2003-2005. Performances are on Friday, Saturday & Sunday @2pm. Purchase tickets at Pontine’s website: www.pontine.org
Painting with Paper Collage Workshop on Sunday, September 14th, from 1–4 pm at the Portsmouth Historical Society. Make your own show-stopping art gain inspiration, experiment with a variety of materials, and get expert coaching as you create a piece that speaks to you! Register at https://portsmouthhistory.org/ $30 for members | $40 for non-members.
Community Happy Hour at 603 Portsmouth Ave, Greenland on August 29th from 3 to 6 pm. Join us for a fun filled afternoon of music, food and drinks. Hosted by the Pink Hippo Café and HRCU.
The Rockingham Choral Society, which now boasts more than 100 members and is celebrating its 69th season, will hold open auditions at the first two rehearsals on September 2 and September 9 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Exeter High School in Exeter, NH. Singers planning to attend the open rehearsals are asked to pre-register at www.rockinghamchoral.org or on their Facebook page. The Rockingham Choral Society is open to singers aged 16 and older. Dues are waived for high school and full-time college students.
2025 Seacoast Food Truck Festival on August 23rd from 11am – 5pm and 24th from 11am-4pm at the Kittery Premium Outlets, Maine. Free Parking, 50+ vendors, 12+ food trucks, Live Music, Kid Zone, Cold Craft Brews and Cocktails.
The Hampton Beach Children’s Festival is August 11 – 15th. Five Days of Free Fun for Children of All Ages. A magic show, Giant Costume Parade and more. Call 926-8717 or visit the website at www.hamptonbeach.org for a complete schedule.
UNH Prayer Gathering on August 16th beginning 5pm at Great Bay Anglican Church. On the campus of UNH Durham. It is time – In our time, in this generation, and for this generation – for us to seek the Lord, together. Will you join us? Meet at 5p.m. 42A Main Street, Durham.
2025 Media Power Youth Film Festival
Media Power Youth is hosting our second annual summer Youth Film Festival on August 16, 2025 from 9-11 AM at Red River Theatres in Concord. We will be celebrating the creativity and perspectives of NH’s youth as we feature short films and other media creations made during our programs this year.
There will be films about wildlife and the science of sound, plus raffles and popcorn to enjoy. Also premiering at the film festival is the short film “Building our Futures”, made by Portsmouth High School student Kara Carlson, winner of the 2025 Spotlight Community Impact Award. Bring your family to a fun-filled morning of cinema! Learn more and purchase your tickets at mediapoweryouth.org. Seating is limited, don’t wait to reserve your spot.
Join a historic Portsmouth Walking Tour! Daily at 10:30, with afternoon specialty tours starting from the Portsmouth Historical Society. Specialty Tours are a great fit for those who want to dive even deeper into over 400 years of Portsmouth history. $15 members and residents | $20 for nonmembers.
Annual UFO Festival on August 30th & 31st in Downtown Exeter. The festival raises funds for the local Kiwanis club programs and draws UFO enthusiasts from across the country.
