Name: 'Splash of Improv'
Start: 2026-07-17T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Players Ring

Players Ring

The summer’s hot, but the comedy is cool.
Stranger Than Fiction Improv returns to the Players Ring for their third summer with the Splash of Improv Series — an unpredictable, high-energy mix of games, stories, characters, and complete comedic chaos.July 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.playersring.org.

Local Event: 'Splash of Improv'

Rockingham County

Tony Schinella

Boston Metropolitan Area

Portsmouth

New Hampshire

'Splash of Improv'

The summer’s hot, but the comedy is cool.
Stranger Than Fiction Improv returns to the Players Ring for their third summer with...

Hosted by Couch to Mic creator Steph Lazenby and featuring fan favorites, this evening celebrates some of the Seacoast’s most memorable emerging comics.
Couch to Mic is a fast-paced comedy workshop and live performance series. Since its launch in 2019, more than one hundred participants have taken their ideas from page to stage in just five weeks. The program builds community and expands the definition of stand-up comedy in a creative environment that is welcoming, supportive, and inclusive.
Recommended for audiences ages 18 and up.

Local Event: 'Couch to Mic: All Stars'

'Couch to Mic: All Stars'

Hosted by Couch to Mic creator Steph Lazenby and featuring fan favorites, this evening celebrates some of the Seacoast’s most...

SEH Studios Art

FOR ANY SKILL LEVEL!
With Samantha "Sam" Martin, a New Hampshire-based artist working in watercolor and gouache
Fridays July 10, July 31, or August 14, 2026
9am to 12 pm
Each workshop stands alone and will teach you a different scene to paint!
From Sam: "The projects I have in mind are designed to be tailored to any skill level. I will provide reference guides and demonstrate each painting step-by-step."
<h5>In these watercolor workshop, students will explore how to paint light and shadow in summer landscapes to create luminous, striking results. Emphasis will be placed on using the white of the paper intentionally to achieve glow, depth, and atmosphere. Each workshop explores a different subject such as cumulous clouds over a summer landscape.&nbsp;</h5>

Local Event: Watercolor Light & Shadow Drop In Workshop

Watercolor Light & Shadow Drop In Workshop

FOR ANY SKILL LEVEL!
With Samantha "Sam" Martin, a New Hampshire-based artist working in watercolor and gouache
Fridays July...

Overlooking the Piscataqua River’s back channel at Little Harbor sits one of Portsmouth’s hidden gems, the Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion. Home of New Hampshire’s first Royal Governor, Benning Wentworth, the rambling forty-plus-room mansion represents one of only two colonial governor’s residences to have survived essentially unchanged since its original construction. Over its long history, the Little Harbor estate has served as a working farm, seat of government, summer home and artist retreat. From its unique architecture to the elegant gardens and historic lilacs that once graced its grounds, the mansion has faithfully reflected the eclectic tastes of three centuries of owners. Presented by John and Adi Rule, a father and daughter team of former WCM guides.
For ten years, John Rule served as tour guide at the Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion. He has lectured at on the history of colonial governor Benning Wentworth’s land grants and participated in a public panel discussing interesting and little-known facts about the Wentworth mansion. Rule is also a volunteer archivist at the New Hampshire Historical Society where he has lectured and written about the history of New Hampshire’s Brown Paper Company.
Adi Rule was a guide at the Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion for a decade and still wonders if she’s seen all of it. In addition to guiding, she facilitated and organized events at WCM, including moderating the panel “Secrets of the Mansion.” Previously, she was an interpreter at Strawbery Banke Museum. Adi is a writer and editor, and teaches fiction at the Solstice MFA in Creative Writing Program at Lasell University.The Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Association (WCMA), in collaboration with the NH Bureau of Historic Sites, is offering a series of lectures about the history of the Mansion and the Revolutionary history of the region. The talks are free to attend; <a href="https://wentworthcoolidge.org/donate/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">donations are encouraged</a>. Registration is appreciated.

Local Event: Talk: "A Goodly Place: the Construction and Character of the Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion"

Talk: "A Goodly Place: the Construction and...

Overlooking the Piscataqua River’s back channel at Little Harbor sits one of Portsmouth’s hidden gems, the Wentworth-Coolidge...

Talk: "A Goodly Place: the Construction and Character of the Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion"

&nbsp;Creative Community Space
Come make some amazing art that reflects thoughts and emotions that you may not even be conscious of having. The Community Suit helps identify your supportive community—the people, places, and ideals from where you find your strength.
Learn about how your visual mind can communicate thoughts and feelings through images.&nbsp; This collage process often feels magical and produces amazing works of art.&nbsp; We make “cards” that can become your personal deck.&nbsp; No art experience is necessary.
Vandy Leigh is a trained SoulCollage® facilitator.&nbsp; All materials provided.
Registration Deadline: Extended July 8th.

Local Event: SoulCollage® Community Suit

Exeter

SoulCollage® Community Suit

 Creative Community Space
Come make some amazing art that reflects thoughts and emotions that you may not even be conscious of...

Couch to Mic presents a&nbsp;wildly honest, funny, and multi-genre evening of storytelling, performance, and art about the chaos, humor, and humanity unfolding inside our heads.
Featuring dance performance artist Sara Juli&nbsp;alongside theater makers, comedians, and storytellers Sandi Kaddy, Erin LaPlante, Krista Haapala, Dr. Sonjia Nelson, Steph Lazenby, and Molly Meng.Recommended for ages 18+.$20 in advance; $22 at the door. Tickets at www.playersring.org

Local Event: 'Light Flow: Midlife. Unfiltered.

'Light Flow: Midlife. Unfiltered.

Couch to Mic presents a wildly honest, funny, and multi-genre evening of storytelling, performance, and art about the chaos,...

Create a Dynamic Still Life Using Gouache Paints
Here is what you get when you secure your seat:
&nbsp;-3 Hours of Expert Instruction: Local artist, Liz Troiano, will introduce you to gouache paint, composition, color mixing, and layering techniques.
&nbsp;-No Experience Needed:&nbsp; Beginner-friendly for ages 15+ and fully guided, this class introduces students to water-based gouache paints.
-Complete a Painting That Day: Liz will instruct you with a short demo followed by one-on-one guidance.&nbsp;
-Small Groups of 6: You will learn in-person from an expert with like-minded new friends in a relaxed, supportive environment.
-On-site Art Supply Store: Conveniently purchase class materials or bring your own*.&nbsp;

Local Event: Gouache Still Life for Beginners+

Gouache Still Life for Beginners+

Create a Dynamic Still Life Using Gouache Paints
Here is what you get when you secure your seat:
 -3 Hours of Expert...

Dover Elks Lodge 184

The Summer Dover Antique and Vintage Market is on JULY 18 AUGUST 22 SEPTEMBER 12 Inside, Outside and Air- Conditioned! 50 dealers offering Antiques, collectibles, jewelry, rugs, vintage goods, and military items.
EARLY BUYERS OR OUTSIDE SPACE ONLY $35! Show up at 7:30am and Leave When you Want!
Indoor Space. Give us a call (207) 396- 4255.At the Dover Elks Lodge- 282 Durham Road in Dover, NH. Pictures in Post are for display only. These particular items may not be exhibited at the Market.

Local Event: Antique and Vintage Market

Strafford County

Dover

Antique and Vintage Market

The Summer Dover Antique and Vintage Market is on JULY 18 AUGUST 22 SEPTEMBER 12 Inside, Outside and Air- Conditioned! 50...

Hampton-North Hampton

Salem

Essex County

Hamilton-Wenham

Massachusetts

Chris Rhatigan 

North Andover

Windham

Londonderry

Hillsborough County

Manchester-Nashua, NH MSA

Manchester

Beverly

Andover

East Cozy Trading Co

At East Cozy Trading Co. we breathe new life into new furniture and transform forgotten pieces into one-of-a-kind treasures that blend cozy and industrial charm with a sustainable touch.

Strafford

At East Cozy Trading Co. we breathe new life into new furniture and transform forgotten pieces into one-of-a-kind treasures that blend cozy and...

Insurcomm Restoration

After everything goes wrong, you deserve the confidence and comfort of everything going right. Insurcomm Restoration is your trusted local partner for full-service property damage restoration — from emergency response and mitigation through complete reconstruction, all under one roof. For over 30 years, we've helped homeowners, businesses, municipalities, and insurance carriers recover from water damage, fire and smoke, mold, biohazard incidents, and catastrophic events. Our Services: • Water Damage Cleanup &amp; Mitigation • Fire &amp; Smoke Damage Restoration • Mold Remediation • Biohazard &amp; Environmental Cleanup • Contents Cleaning &amp; Restoration • Full Reconstruction &amp; Rebuild • 24/7 Catastrophe Response Why Insurcomm: • 24/7 Emergency Help Line — fast response when minutes matter • IICRC-Certified Professionals delivering precision craftsmanship • Dedicated project management with a single point of contact • Clear, transparent communication from first notice of loss to final walkthrough • Trusted by national and regional insurers for day-to-day claims and complex losses Insurcomm is a Fortify Company, a national property protection platform with 100+ markets nationwide. Locally rooted, nationally backed. Call our 24-hour response line: (844) 424-9283

Merrimack County

Merrimack

Hooksett

After everything goes wrong, you deserve the confidence and comfort of everything going right. Insurcomm Restoration is your trusted local partner...

Lifesaving Nonprofit Critical Care Transport by Air & Ground

Boston MedFlight

Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization providing the highest level of critical care transport by air and ground to patients in need—regardless of their circumstances. For more than 40 years, since our founding in 1985, we have set the standard for clinical excellence, safety, and compassion in the air medical industry. Our tagline, “Your Life. Our Mission.”, captures the purpose that drives everything we do. Whether responding to an emergency scene or transferring a critically ill patient between hospitals, our team delivers seamless, patient-centered care during some of the most challenging moments in a person’s life. As a nonprofit, we are guided by one unwavering principle: every patient deserves access to lifesaving care, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Each year, Boston MedFlight provides more than $7 million in free and unreimbursed care, ensuring no patient is ever turned away. Our clinical teams are among the most highly trained and experienced in the world, caring for patients of all ages—from premature infants to older adults—across a wide range of conditions. These include adult and pediatric trauma, complex medical emergencies, cardiac and stroke events, high-risk obstetric and neonatal care, and specialized interfacility transfers. We achieve this excellence through rigorous training and preparedness. Every clinician completes an intensive onboarding and education program that includes hospital ICU and emergency department rotations, pediatric and neonatal critical care experience, high-fidelity simulation training, advanced procedural labs, and comprehensive classroom instruction in transport medicine. Our work is supported by a state-of-the-art fleet of Airbus H145 helicopters and Freightliner mobile ICU ground vehicles, each equipped with advanced technology comparable to leading hospital ICUs.

Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization providing the highest level of critical care transport by air and ground to patients in need...

RSP Studio Custom Framing – for all your framing needs.

RSP Studio Custom Framing

At RSP Studio Custom Framing, every frame is carefully crafted with precision, attention to detail, and pride in our workmanship. All of our framing is done entirely in-house by our experienced team—nothing is outsourced. From selecting mouldings and mats to cutting, joining, and finishing, every step is handled right here in our studio, ensuring quality, consistency, and control throughout the process. By keeping all work in-house, we guarantee that each project receives the highest level of craftsmanship and care. Whether it’s fine art, a treasured photograph, or a family heirloom, you can trust that your piece never leaves our hands and is treated with the respect it deserves. This commitment allows us to provide not only superior results, but also peace of mind, faster turnaround times, and the personal touch that makes every frame unique.

At RSP Studio Custom Framing, every frame is carefully crafted with precision, attention to detail, and pride in our workmanship. All of our...

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Portsmouth|Local Event

'Splash of Improv'

Event Details

More Upcoming Events

'Couch to Mic: All Stars'

JUL

9

7:30 PM

Players Ring, 105 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH

Watercolor Light & Shadow Drop In Workshop

JUL

10

9:00 AM

SEH Studios Art, 456 Central Ave, Dover, NH

Talk: "A Goodly Place: the Construction and Character of the Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion"

JUL

10

5:00 PM

375 Little Harbor Rd, Portsmouth, NH

SoulCollage® Community Suit

JUL

11

9:30 AM

218 Main St, Epping, NH

'Light Flow: Midlife. Unfiltered.

JUL

16

7:30 PM

Players Ring, 105 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH

Gouache Still Life for Beginners+

JUL

18

9:00 AM

SEH Studios Art, 456 Central Ave, Dover, NH

Antique and Vintage Market

JUL

18

9:00 AM

Dover Elks Lodge 184, 282 Durham Rd, Dover, NH

SoulCollage® Community Suit

East Cozy Trading Co

Insurcomm Restoration

Boston MedFlight

RSP Studio Custom Framing