Sophie B. Hawkins, Million Dollar Quartet: 10 things to do in Seacoast this weekend

Spring has finally arrived! Head out this weekend to see Sophie B. Hawkins at Jimmy’s or the Million Dollar Quartet at The Music Hall, attend a Homebuyer Fair in Portsmouth, see live glass-blowing demos at Stone Church or learn how to plant, harvest and cook from your own garden with Mary Ann Esposito and her husband, Guy, at Water Street Bookstore in Exeter.

Here’s a look at 10 things to do this weekend:

Sophie B. Hawkins at Jimmy’s

Sophie B. Hawkins returns to Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues on March 24, 2023.

What: Sophie B. Hawkins returns to Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues in celebration of the 30th anniversary of her 1992 platinum-selling album, ‘Tongues and Tails’.

When: Friday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, 135 Congress St., Portsmouth

Cost: $20 to $75

More info: jimmysoncongress.com

Million Dollar Quartet

What: On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life.

When: Friday, March 24 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Where: The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth

Cost: $57.50 to $102.50

More info: themusichall.org

Steve Scarfo at McCue’s Comedy Club

What: Steve Scarfo is a more than 20 year veteran of the Boston Comedy Scene. His high energy, real life approach to material coupled with his sometimes bizarre viewpoint is sure to strike a chord in any audience and keep them in stitches.

When: Friday, March 24 from 8 to 9:30 p.m.

Where: McCue’s Comedy Club, 580 Portsmouth Traffic Circle, Portsmouth

Cost: $20

More info: mccuescomedyclub.com

Homebuyer Fair in Portsmouth

What: Join the Housing Partnership for their Seacoast Homebuyer Fair, sponsored by New Hampshire Housing.

When: Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Holiday Inn Portsmouth, 300 Woodbury Ave., Portsmouth

Cost: Free

More info: gonewhampshirehousing.com

NH Jazz Orchestra at The Rockingham Ballroom

What: Trip down memory lane, or see what your parents and grandparents grooved to. Fun to watch as couples swing and waltz their ladies around in classy and sophisticated style.  A true throwback with Big Band sound and songs.

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When: Saturday, March 25 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Where: Rockingham Ballroom, 22 Ash Swamp Road, Newmarket

Cost: $25

More info: www.rockinballroom.club

Book Signing with Ryan T. Higgins at G. Willikers!

Meet Author/ Illustrator Ryan T. Higgins with his latest children’s book at G.Willikers! Books & Toys on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

What: Meet Author/ Illustrator Ryan T. Higgins with his latest children’s book.

When: Saturday, March 25 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Where: G. Willikers! Books & Toys, 13 Market St., Portsmouth

Cost: Free

More info: g-willikers-books-toys.myshopify.com

Acadian Glassworks ‘A Starry Night’ at The Stone Church

What: This is a special showcase of local glass blowing artists, focusing on crushed opal. Meet with the artists and check out some live demos!

When: Saturday, March 25 5:30 to 10 p.m.

Where: The Stone Church, 5 Granite St., Newmarket

Cost: $20 to $100

More info: stonechurchrocks.com

From Dirt to Dinner at Water Street Bookstore

Lemony Linguine with shrimp and peas.

What: Mary Ann Esposito and her husband, Guy will be talking about Mary Ann’s new book, Ciao Italia: Plant, Harvest, Cook! and how to plan the perfect Italian kitchen garden!

When: Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m.

Where: Water Street Bookstore, 125 Water St., Exeter

Cost: Free

More info: waterstreetbooks.com

Greaseface with Dog Lips, Plant Fight, and Balaclava at the Button Factory Stage

What: Burlington, Vermont’s Greaseface is coming to melt the faces off concert seekers at the Button Factory Stage! With support from the local garage band Dog Lips. ALSO, Portland, Maine’s post-punk band, Plant Fight returns to the stage along with NYC’s Balaclava.

When: Sunday, March 26 from 8 to 10 p.m.

Where: Button Factory Stage, 909 Islington St., Portsmouth

Cost: $10

More info: buttonfactorystudios.com

Swingin’ at The Rockingham Ballroom

What: Claudia and Some Familiar Faces, and Johanna and the Bussin Boys are coming to the Ballroom. Lots of Linde Hop and Swing.

When: Sunday, March 26 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Where: Rockingham Ballroom, 22 Ash Swamp Road, Newmarket

Cost: $15

More info: rockinballroom.club

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Sophie B. Hawkins, Million Dollar Quartet: 10 things to do in Seacoast