Happy weekend, Portsmouth! In today’s happening-today edition: Coastal wartime relics, a living history treasure, and Southern Avenue + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Coastal wartime relics: At Odiorne Point State Park, Fort Dearborn’s World War II ruins include gun batteries, pillboxes, and an old observation tower, once guarding Portsmouth’s submarine shipyard, amid trails with ocean views -- read the full story.
A living history treasure: Step into centuries of Portsmouth history at Strawbery Banke Museum, a 10-acre outdoor campus with over 30 preserved buildings, costumed interpreters, and gardens worth a three to four hour visit -- explore the full museum story.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Backyard adventure, unlocked: If your kiddo needs fresh-air confidence boosts and you need fewer screens this week, Camp Seawood delivers near-downtown woods, nature trails, a low-ropes course, archery, and cozy cabins, all run by the Girl Scouts. Feels close, feels safe, feels like summer.
After-work swing fix: Need a quick golf reset without leaving town, Pease Golf Course has a 27-hole layout plus a 30,000 square foot driving range and practice tee to groove the swing. Match play leagues and clinics keep it social, so text a friend and go earn those smug Monday vibes.
Harbor-view dinner idea: When you're craving seafood that actually tastes like the coast, Surf Portsmouth delivers with a raw bar, sushi, and daily specials from local fishermen. Grab a patio seat if the weather plays nice and turn a random weeknight into a mini celebration.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥕 Portsmouth Farmers' Market @ Portsmouth City Hall | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Saturday mornings at the City Hall lot are for bumping into three old neighbors while pretending you came just for kale. The Portsmouth Farmers’ Market serves up local produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, crafts, live tunes, and even SNAP with dollar-for-dollar match, bless them.
🧵 Block Printing Workshop: Tea Towels @ Seacoast ArtSpot | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – If your dish towels are older than your playlist, come carve a reusable stamp and block print a 100% cotton tea towel to take home. Beginner friendly, covers carving, ink, and fabric printing. $39, plus a $25 materials fee paid directly to the instructor.
🎷 OnWeGo Jazz Collective @ The Press Room | Saturday (6/20) at 5:45 PM – The Press Room hosts OnWeGo, a quartet with Grammy-nominated violinist Sara Caswell, plus David Thorne Scott, Eric Byers, and Mark Shilansky. Expect lush jazz that slips into pop and world flavors, sly interplay, and craft that has you ordering another round.
🎺 Strike up the Band @ The Music Hall | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – Think you can still Charleston without pulling a hammy? Portsmouth Symphony channels the Roaring Twenties, with Gatsby-era tunes, Gershwin to Price, plus the Portsmouth Brass Quintet on Joplin; break out the vintage threads, and your ticket supports their performances, education, and community programs.
💃 End of Season - Dance Social! @ Jubilation - Boutique Dance & Fitness Studio | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 PM – Celebrate the season at a Portsmouth dance social that tunes up footwork, flow, connection, and body isolations, then lets you use them on a friendly floor, not the kitchen tiles. Quick intermediate warm-up, easygoing social dancing, water and hand sanitizer included. All are welcome.
🎸 The Massacoustics @ The Music Hall Lounge | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 PM – Think two guys can't sound like a full band? The Massacoustics bring Western Mass grit and hardwood-hill heart into alt-country, Americana, and southern rock, with Andrew Thompson's soulful rasp and Matthew playing drums and bass at once, delivering songs that land where the years live.
🎵 Southern Avenue @ Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club | Sunday (6/21) at 7:30 PM – Memphis-bred roots, blues, and soul from GRAMMY-nominated Southern Avenue, all harmonies, grit, and goosebumps. Tierinii Jackson’s voice could wake the Prescott Park ducks, and the grooves make even Seacoast stoics sway. Call it date-night insurance, with real songs, real players, and zero filler. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Portsmouth report Weather forecastToday — High: 78°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 9%
Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 77°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 43%
A chance of rain showers between 9am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%. This house is wildThis rare Richards Avenue home sits in Portsmouth’s beloved Little Harbor neighborhood, framed by mature trees and classic New England streetscapes. The location is hard to beat, with Leary Field, the public library, downtown shops, restaurants, and the waterfront all within easy reach. It delivers that signature Portsmouth blend of charm, culture, and coastal energy.
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