The Music Hall features a full range of artists and genres in their intimate venue, The Lounge. | Photo by Will Zimmermann
We don’t want to be dramatic, Boston, but there’s only one right way to celebrate the holiday season: with cozy holiday movies, live music + toasts to the New Year. (Technically, that’s three ways to celebrate, but hey, the more the merrier.)
And we’ve got some good news: The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH (located ~2 hours from Boston) has you covered this month with all the holiday happenings that are perfect for an afternoon trip for the fam or a date night — or date weekend. 👀
Here are four events to add to your holiday calendar:
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear”...and seeing “Elf The Musical” at The Ogunquit Playhouse, obviously. Straight from Broadway, this is a festive crowd-pleaser that the whole family can enjoy.
Ever think back on the year you’ve had, and all you can do is laugh? Then this show will be right up your alley. Reflect on 2022 (and get excited for 2023) with local comic Juston McKinney.
🎻 Champagne Pops with the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra
Ring in the New Year at The Music Hall’s annual Champagne Pops event with the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra, featuring favorites from Stephen Sondheim and Cole Porter along with highlights from “Les Miserables,” “Gypsy,” and “Carmen.”
But wait, there’s more — browse The Music Hall’s full calendar of events to plan your perfect holiday visit. See you in Portsmouth, Boston. 🚗*
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Copley Square Tree Lighting | Monday, Nov. 28 | 5-6 p.m. | 560 Boylston St., Boston | Free | Listen to live music as the tree is lit + head to the Fairmont Copley Plaza after for pictures with Santa.
The Thirsty Scholar “Futbol Specials” | Monday, Nov. 28-Friday, Dec. 2 | 1 p.m. | Thirsty Scholar, 70 Beacon St., Somerville | Price of purchase | The Somerville pub will open early for the World Cup and serve specials like wings and pitchers of beer.
Tuesday, Nov. 29
American Inspiration | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Listen to a Massachusetts Historical Society conversation with Stacy Schiff and Ryan J. Woods on “The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams.”
Wednesday, Nov. 30
“Little Women": The Broadway Musical | Wednesday, Nov. 30-Friday, Dec. 23 | 2 p.m. | Greater Boston Stage Company, 395 Main St., Stoneham | $34.50 | Watch the classic story of the March sisters on stage.
Thursday, Dec. 1
South Boston Christmas Stroll | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 4-7:30 p.m. | South Boston, East and West Broadway, Boston | Free | Get in the spirit with performances from The Original Dickens Carolers, visits from Santa, free pedicab rides + shopping at small businesses.
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
It’s a Christmas miracle — the holiday pop-up bar“Miracle” has come to Cambridge. Visit the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel for specialty cocktails, light bites + a modern Santa’s workshop through Christmas Eve. 🍹
Biz
Sh*t That I Knit, a local knitwear business, has earned a licensing deal with the NFL. The multi-year agreement has already helped to create thousands of beanies for cold-weather NFL teams (think: our very own New England Patriots). 🧶 (Boston Globe)
The Winklevoss twinsare investing in a new Boston-based startup called Consensus. The search engine company’s goal is to combat misinformation online. (BostInno)
Arts
The 6-ft tall “Lobsta Mickey” sculpture that used to be on display at Quincy Market is now located at the Concepts store on Newbury Street. Read up on the unique Mickey Mouse design, created by a local eight-year-old. 🦞(Boston Globe)
History
Did you know the South End used to be home to the HarrietTubman House? Thanks to a Northeastern University project called the Boston Research Center, the site has been digitally preserved. Learn more about the library’s local history archival projects.
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Editor’s pick: If you guessed that “The Grinch” was the highest-grossing holiday film of all time (not to be confused with the 2000 Jim Carrey classic, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”), then you would be correct.
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