Looking for events in Portsmouth to give as a gift

Submitted by monkeyinheaven t3_z1x34o in newhampshire

I'm looking to give a GC to a young (28ish) couple who live in the Portsmouth area.

We have attended the old NH Passport Beer & Food event at Strawberry Banke and that would have been perfect, but it seems to have been discontinued since Covid.

Are there any events (harvest dinners, shows, etc) that might be a good fit?

Thanks for any help.

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MartoufCarter t1_ixdgkzk wrote

Check out the Seacoast Rep theater. They put on some fantastic shows and it is a great little venue. It is really close to downtown too so easy to get dinner before or after a show. https://seacoastrep.org/

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Massive-Instance-579 t1_ixdsnmi wrote

The players ring is one of my favorite places for an intimate show. They partner with Puddle Dock across the street for a 10% discount.

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Corner2012 t1_ixdwq7i wrote

It’s a ways away, but Strawberry Banke has a wine and food festival every September- I’ve been twice and it’s a great time! https://www.strawberybanke.org/events/vintage-and-vine.cfm

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monkeyinheaven OP t1_ixdzmln wrote

Thanks, I'm shocked that I didn't see that myself. They are more beer than wine people, but it looks pretty good.

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monkeyinheaven OP t1_ixe0km4 wrote

Thanks, I'm shocked that I didn't see that myself. They are more beer than wine people, but it looks pretty good. Maybe that an a membership so they can attend the summer concerts.

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JazzlikeTech t1_ixd98g6 wrote

https://www.portsmouthnh.com/calendar/

Usually Jimmy's Jazz Club has some good shows depending on the music they are into.

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monkeyinheaven OP t1_ixdatzp wrote

Thanks, I have scrolled through that and didn't see anything. I'll try and take another look.

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oldhead t1_ixdbi1n wrote

Came here to suggest a gift card for Jimmy's as well. Love that place.

Fair Warning - - do not go for the food. It is not bad - but it is food at a Jazz club.

Drinks? Great. Music and atmosphere? ON POINT.

I am all about good food and it isn't bad there. It is simply overpriced and very small portions ( becuase it is a club not a "resturant").

PLENTY of great places to eat in Portsmouth before or after a show.

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JazzlikeTech t1_ixdegy9 wrote

What are they into? Here are some concerts in the general area https://www.pollstar.com/cities/portsmouth-45935

Lots of different things on Eventbrite as well. Holiday cocktail crafting class perhaps?

https://www.eventbrite.com/d/nh--portsmouth/all-events/?page=1

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monkeyinheaven OP t1_ixdflhb wrote

They are really more food and drink people than music people. They are also into supporting causes like homelessness and eating local, etc so I was thinking maybe a fundraiser, like the Black Trumpet Dinner in January.

I saw that cocktail class and was interested, but we'll be giving it to them on Xmas or shortly after so that's out. I appreciate the feedback.

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monkeyinheaven OP t1_ixea7ar wrote

Thanks for all the info.

It feels like we will get them each a Strawberry Banke membership for 2 adults (they are 2 for 1 this week), tickets to the Seacoast Eat Local benefit dinner at the Black Trumpet in January and some gear from the Eat Local website.

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fuck_yo__couch t1_ixfay87 wrote

Tickets to something at Prescott park.

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north_ernway t1_ixfi71e wrote

Tickets to a Don’t Tell Comedy show in Portsmouth would be perfect. I think there’s one coming up too!

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teeeray t1_ixnztnj wrote

Be warned that they still require masks for their events. That may be a big pro or a big con for the recipient depending on their feelings on the subject.

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north_ernway t1_ixobtsp wrote

I went to one this summer where that wasn’t the case.

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