It's hard to believe we are already in August and smack dab in the middle of summer. The Seacoast entertainment scene is still hot, hot, hot like the weather. This weekend head over to Prescott Park for music and theater, bring the kids and their favorite stuffed friend to the Children's Museum of New Hampshire in Dover for a Teddy Bear Clinic, rock out with Matty and The Penders, a 90s alternative cover band (and a local favorite of mine), at the Cochecho Arts Festival, or bring Your Lawn Chairs to Sullivan Square in Berwick, Maine, for a summer festival.
Read on for details on things to do:
Joy Oladokun at Prescott Park
What: Joy Oladokun to perform in concert in the midst of a landmark year following the release of her acclaimed new album "Proof of Life."
When: Friday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m.
Where: Prescott Park Arts Festival, 105 Marcy St., Portsm.outh
Cost: Suggested $5-$15 donation at the gate.
More info: prescottpark.org
12 Angry Jurors
What: Reginald Rose’s award-winning courtroom drama "12 Angry Jurors" features a room full of clashing personalities debating the case of a young, teenage boy accused of murdering his father.
When: Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 4 at 4 p.m.
Where: Newmarket Millspace, 55 Main St., Newmarket
Cost: $25
More info: portsmouthnhtickets.com/organizations/millspace
Teddy Bear Clinic at the Children’s Museum
What: Kids and their favorite stuffed friends are invited to join the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire for our annual Teddy Bear Clinic, a fun event that helps educate kids about what happens at the doctor’s office.
When: Friday, Aug. 2, 9-11 a.m.
Where: Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, 6 Washington St., Dover
Cost: Free to $12.50
More info: childrens-museum.org
Matty & The Penders at the Cochecho Arts Festival
What: A '90s alternative rock cover band, covering Oasis, Matchbox 20, Everclear, The Black Crowes, Counting Crows, Candlebox, Barenaked Ladies, Blink 182, Live, Sublime, The Wallflowers, Green Day, Hootie & The Blowfish, and more.
When: Friday, Aug. 2, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Rotary Arts Pavillion, Henry Law Park, downtown Dover
Cost: Free
More info: dovernh.org
Migration: Free family movie night
What: "Migration" with pre-movie entertainment with a special presenter. Bring a chair and a blanket and snacks or order takeout from Ridge restaurants.
When: Saturday, Aug. 3, Pre-entertainment from 6-8 p.m. Movie from 8:30-10 p.m.
Where: The Ridge, 92 Farmington Road, Rochester
Cost: Free
More info: facebook.com/TheRidgeNH
Bring Back the '90s Dance Party at WSCA
What: Jen Scumaci (DJ Skooch) has been beat-mixing, remixing, and mashing-up groovy tunes as a digital DJ since 2014.
When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Button Factory Stage, 909 Islington St., Portsmouth
Cost: $10
More info: wscafm.org/the-button-factory-stage/
Bring Your Lawn Chairs to Sullivan Square
What: Bring Your Lawn Chairs to Sullivan Square is a yearly, community-centric summer concert and variety show event uniting our local Seacoast towns of the Maine Berwicks with both Somersworth and Rollinsford, New Hampshire. The festival showcases local bands, performers, artists, and eccentrics in a family-friendly, all-ages experience. Food vendors and local beer garden in town as well.
When: Saturday, Aug. 3, 4-8 p.m.
Where: Sullivan Square, Berwick, Maine
Cost: Free
More info: lawnchairsberwick.com
Camp ENCORE! in Disney’s Descendants: The Musical at Prescott Park
What: Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!
When: Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 4, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Prescott Park Arts Festival, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth
Cost: Suggested $5-$15 donation at the gate.
More info: prescottpark.org
The Happy Together Tour 2024 at the Casino Ballroom
What: The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues and The Cowsills perform a show full of hit songs from the 1960s and '70s – 61 Billboard Top 40 smashes.
When: Sunday, Aug. 4, 8 p.m.
Where: Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach
Cost: $25-$69
More info: casinoballroom.com
Loading Dock Concert: Wildflower at 3S Artspace
What: Wildflower is the songwriting project of Adrian O’Barr, based in Portland, Maine. Writing primarily about place and the power of nature, the music seeks to explore a distinctive vision of “Atlantic” music and tell stories of a changing coastline.
When: Sunday, Aug. 4, 3 p.m.
Where: 3S Artspace, 319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth
Cost: Free (suggested donation $12)
More info: 3sarts.org
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Joy Oladokun at Prescott Park, Matty & Penders in Dover: Things to do in Seacoast
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