Holiday shows, concerts and extravaganzas: 10 things to do this weekend
With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas in the not-so-distant future, we are all busy running around checking items off of our holiday season “to do” lists. Cutting and decorating trees, finding that perfect gift and spreading joy helping others, although enjoyable, can leave us all a bit burnt out. Though this is a busy time of year, you should still make time to relax and find something entertaining to do for yourself or as a family. It just so happens we have the perfect “Go and Do” list for you this weekend.
Annual Glenn Wixson holiday party
What: 10th Annual Glenn Wixson Family Holiday Extravaganza
Where: The Press Room, 77 Daniel St., Portsmouth,
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8
Cost: Free
For more information: pressroomnh.com
Lunasa's Celtic Christmas
What: A Celtic Christmas with Lunasa
Where: The Orchard Chapel, 143 Exeter Road, Hampton Falls
When: 8 to 10 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8
Cost: $35
For more information: thewordbarn.com
Portsmouth ProMusica concerts
What: Portsmouth ProMusica presents J.S. Bach & Friends Cantata No. 140
Where: St. Mary's Church, 25 Chestnut St., Dover
When: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9
Cost: Advance $13 to 15 and at the door $15 to 20. Tickets are available at portsmouthpromusica.org/tickets.
For more information: portsmouthpromusica.org
What: Portsmouth ProMusica presents Carols of the Season with Chamber Orchestra
Where: Immaculate Conception Church, 98 Summer St., Portsmouth
When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10
Cost: Advance $13 to 15 and at the door $15 to 20. Tickets are available at portsmouthpromusica.org/tickets
For more information: portsmouthpromusica.org
Seacoast Wind Ensemble concert
What: The Seacoast Wind Ensemble performs Winter Community Concert
Where: York Community Center at York High School Auditorium in York, Maine
When: 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11
Cost: $13 to $15
For more information: yorkparksandrec.org or call office at 207-363-1040
'Inspecting Carol' this weekend
What: “Inspecting Carol”—A New Holiday (Tradition) DISASTER!
Where: Garrison Players Arts Center, 449 Roberts Road, Rollinsford
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9; 2p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10; and 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11
Cost: $15 to $20
For more information: garrisonplayers.org
Gordon Carlisle Open Studio
What: Gordon Carlisle celebrates 40 years on Seacoast with Open Studio
Where: In the large garage at 111 Fore Road, Eliot, Maine
When: 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10
Cost: Free
For more information: Call 603-431-3639.
The Music of Carole King and James Taylor at UNH
What: UNH Vocal Arts Project: The Music of Carole King and James Taylor
Where: Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center
When: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10
Cost: Free
For more information: cola.unh.edu/music/calendar
Rockingham Choral Society in concert
What: Rockingham Choral Society performs ‘Love Shall Be Our Token’
Where: First Parish Congregational Church 218 Central Ave., in Dover and Christ Church Episcopal, 43 Pine St. in Exeter.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 in Dover and 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11 in Exeter
Cost: $14 advance and $15 at the door
For more information: rockinghamchoral.org
Wells Christmas parade
What: Wells Annual Christmas parade
Where: Steps off from the Wells Plaza and proceeds north on Route 1 to the Wells Junior High School
When: 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11
Cost: Free
For more information: wellschristmasparade.com
Rock My Soul holiday concert
What: Rock My Soul Rockin’ Holiday Concert
Where: St. John’s United Methodist Church, 28 Cataract Ave., Dover
When: 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11
Cost: $5 to $25
For more information: portsmouthnh.com
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Holiday shows, concerts and extravaganzas: 10 things to do this weekend
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