Portsmouth 400th parade, Chowder Fest, Air Supply: Things to do on Seacoast this weekend
June is officially here and this weekend offers everything you would expect with summer drawing near. The Portsmouth 400th grand parade, the Piscataqua River Fest, the much-anticipated WOKQ Chowder Festival, along with a craft fair, and variety of music to suit any taste are on the schedule. This includes the classic tunes of Air Supply.
Here's a look at 10 things to do this weekend:
Umphrey’s McGee at the Casino Ballroom
What: In the 25 years since eclectic improv-rock band Umphrey’s McGee formed, its sound has been an amalgamation of genres, moods, and tempos.
When: Friday, June 2 at 8:30 p.m.
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Where: Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach
Cost: $35 to $640
More info: casinoballroom.com
Andy Haynes at The Music Hall Lounge
What: Andy Haynes is a standup comedian and writer based in New York City. He has appeared on late night TV with Jimmy Fallon, Conan O'Brien and James Corden as well as Comedy Central and HBO.
When: Friday, June 2 at 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Music Hall Lounge, 131 Congress St., Portsmouth
Cost: $20 to $30
More info: themusichall.org
The Hot Sardines at Jimmy’s
What: The Hot Sardines, an American jazz band
When: Friday, June 2 at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, 135 Congress St., Portsmouth
Cost: $10 to $85
More info: jimmysoncongress.com
Portsmouth 400th anniversary grand parade
What: The Portsmouth 400th anniversary grand parade, the first major public event of the anniversary summer, is one of three signature events celebrating the quadricentennial.
When: Saturday, June 3 at 11 a.m.
Where: The parade route will go from Plaza 800, down Islington Street to Market Square, turning right on Pleasant Street and ending on Junkins Avenue.
Cost: Free
More info: portsmouthnh400.org
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Piscataqua Riverfest
What: The Piscataqua Riverfest is Portsmouth’s annual all-ages celebration of the rivers and bays. Come for the traditional boat show, food, music, demonstrations and vendors.
When: Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Gundalow Company, 60 Marcy St., Portsmouth
Cost: Free
More info: piscataquariverfest.com
WOKQ Chowder Festival at Prescott Park
What: Join in the fun of the Chowder Festival with some of your favorite local restaurants serving-up mouthwatering chowder in Prescott Park, and vote for your favorite to win the coveted People’s Choice Award and take home the Golden Ladle.
When: Saturday, June 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Prescott Park Arts Festival, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth
Cost: $20
More info: prescottpark.org
Great New England Craft & Artisan Show
What: The Great New England Craft & Artisan Show at The Piscataqua Riverfest. 100 Exhibitors; Live Music; Food; Kids Activities; Boats.
When: Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth
Cost: Free
More info: gnecraftartisanshows.com
YMCA of Strafford County’s Healthy Kids Day
What: This free, annual event will be featuring all sorts of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families, and a healthy start to the summer season. Activities include a Mad Science interactive table about optical illusions from noon to 1 p.m., our ukulele group will be playing with an option to play along on KaZoos, swim in the pool, touch-a-truck, child ID, games, activities, and more.
When: Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: YMCA Camp Coney Pine, 63 Lowell St., Rochester
Cost: Free
More info: Contact the Welcome Center at 603-332-7334.
Seven Sisters Planting Workshop
What: The Three Sisters are the main agricultural crops of various Native American groups in North America: squash, corn and beans. Come learn about the seven sisters (and one brother) of Abenaki Indigenous agriculture followed by a hands-on planting.
When: Sunday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Dandelion Forest Farm, 311 Stage Road, Nottingham
Cost: $10 to $20
More info: meetup.com
Air Supply at the Casino Ballroom
What: The trademark sound of Russell Hitchcock’s soaring tenor voice and Graham Russell’s simple yet majestic songs created a unique sound that would forever be known as Air Supply.
When: Sunday, June 4 at 8 p.m.
Where: Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach
Cost: $31 to $81
More info: casinoballroom.com