Billy Joel tribute, Lady Gaga dance party, Benny Green: Things to do in Seacoast
Mother Nature can't seem to make up her mind and you may have a hard time making yours up too with the line-up of entertainment in the Seacoast this weekend. Head to The Music Hall for "The Penguin Lessons" movie, see a Billy Joel tribute at The Press Room, get moving to Lady Gaga at a dance party at 3S Artspace, or get crafty at one of the workshops being offered.
Read on for details on things to do:
What: Film inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976.
When: Friday, April 11, 1-3 p.m.
Where: The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth
Cost: $14-$16
More info: themusichall.org
What: Heart Attack Ack Ack Ack Ack Ack is a Billy Joel cover band based in Boston, paying tribute to one of the most successful solo artists of all time.
When: Friday, April 11, 7 p.m.
Where: The Press Room, 77 Daniel St., Portsmouth
Cost: $20-$25
More info: pressroomnh.com
What: Väsen-Duo, Mikael Marin and Olov Johansson create their very own musical language which in its appeal is as modern as it is ancient.
When: Friday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery, Maine
Cost: $20-$38
More info: thedancehallkittery.org
What: This immersive dance performance created and directed by Jeff Jean-Philippe introduces the exploration and wonder of the relationship between Earth (in its many forms) and human interaction.
When: Saturday, April 12, 3 p.m.
Where: Green Acre: A Baha'i Center of Learning, 61 Green Acre Drive, Eliot, Maine
Cost: $5-$30
More info: portsmouthnhtickets.com
What: 65 Voices explore themes of Home, accompanied by flute. percussion, and piano, including CCSB commissions utilizing poems by Sarah Orne Jewett and Celia Thaxter.
When: Saturday, April 12, 3 p.m.
Where: Portsmouth High School, 50 Andrew Jarvis Dr., Portsmouth
Cost: $17-$20
More info: ccsb-sing.org
What: A Lady Gaga dance party. Come for Gaga, stay to hear the best of all your pop faves, including, but not limited to: Ke$ha, Dua Lipa and Kylie Minogue. Ages 18-plus
When: Saturday, April 12
Where: 3S Artspace, 319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth
Cost: $15-$25
More info: 3sarts.org
What: A transformative bird photography experience designed for nature lovers and photographers of all skill levels.
When: Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Center for Wildlife, 385 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick, Maine
Cost: $175
More info: blackbaudhosting.com
What: Benny Green, a celebrated jazz pianist, moved to New York at 19 to join Betty Carter's band and has since played with jazz legends like Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard, and the Ray Brown Trio.
When: Sunday, April 13, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, 135 Congress St., Portsmouth
Cost: $17.50-$47.50
More info: jimmysoncongress.com
What: Based on vintage linen folding maps, in this workshop, students will create a folding fabric book that holds the dearest treasures.
When: Sunday, April 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter
Cost: $200
More info: thewordbarn.com
What: Musicians Mike Effenberger (piano) and Chris Klaxton (trumpet) create a sacred space exploring hymns and spirituals through styles native to gospel, jazz, and the avant garde.
When: Sunday, April 13, 2-3:30 p.m.
Where: South Church, 292 State St., Portsmouth
Cost: $20 suggested donation
More info: portsmouthnhtickets.com
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Billy Joel tribute, Lady Gaga dance party, Benny Green: Things to do
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