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Entertainment · 3 places · showing the latest additions first

Republic Theatres - Portsmouth Cinemas

Entertainment

Standard movie theater featuring a wide range of first-run films plus concessions.

1623 Chillicothe St

“Standard movie theater featuring a wide range of first-run films plus concessions.”

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Boneyfiddle Golf & Lounge

Entertainment

Boneyfiddle Golf & Lounge is the spot when you want real swings without chasing balls across soggy fairways. Foresight Sports simulator…

347 3rd St

“Boneyfiddle Golf & Lounge is the spot when you want real swings without chasing balls across soggy fairways. Foresight Sports simulator bays let you play 25+ courses, and there are lessons, leagues, club grips, rentals, arcade games, plus drinks and snacks while your buddies debate mulligans.”

From the Portsmouth newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Portsmouth Floodwall Mural

Entertainment

Stretch your legs and your hometown pride along the Portsmouth Floodwall Mural, a sweeping outdoor gallery of vignettes painted by one…

Front St

“Stretch your legs and your hometown pride along the Portsmouth Floodwall Mural, a sweeping outdoor gallery of vignettes painted by one artist that traces two centuries of Portsmouth stories. Want the full scoop? Grab the Portsmouth Murals app for an immersive audio and visual tour.”

From the Portsmouth newsletter, September 18, 2026

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