While lesser cities might scale back the entertainment options as Thanksgiving approaches and passes, Concord ramps it up. This week you can check out Pat & the Hats when they play a Friendsgiving show at True Brew Barista, hear some stand-up comedy at Hatbox Theatre and take in a musical version of a classic ghost story at the Concord City Auditorium.
Some shows will charge a cover, depending on the venue and the act, so call ahead to check or just bring a few extra bucks with you.
Here’s the rundown.
Music Wednesday
Mike Walsh will get you ready for Thanksgiving at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m.
Friendsgiving with Pat & the Hats and friends will take over True Brew Barista about 9 p.m.
Area 23’s weekly Open Jam kicks off the night before Thanksgiving at 7 p.m., then the Dr. Harp Blue Revue will take the stage at 9 p.m. for your holiday entertainment.
Friday
Electric Soup will make their Area 23 debut at 8:30 p.m.
Back to Back will perform at Makris Lobster & Steak House at 8 p.m.
Music Out of the ‘Box will present Frank Wallace at Hatbox Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Wallace plays music of 16th-century Spain with vihuela and voice along with original compositions for classical guitar. Tickets are $12 for senior members, $14 for members, seniors and students and $17 general admission. Go to hatboxnh.com to reserve yours.
Saturday
Matt Poirier will play for the dinner crowd at Hermanos at 7:30 p.m., which is an hour later than the weekday shows there.
Chad Verbeck will take the stage at Chen Yang Li in Bow at 8 p.m.
Whiskey Kill will rip it up at True Brew at 8 p.m.
Michael Graham will provide the soundtrack at Area 23 at 8:30 p.m.
The Capitol Center for the Arts will host Dueling Pianos at 8 p.m. This will be a high-energy, interactive and all-request rock and roll event. From Bon Jovi to Billy Joel, you make the requests and you sing along – lots of music, and lots of laughs in one of the most interactive shows to hit the stage. Dueling piano shows are request-oriented, interactive sing-along shows wherein two piano players sit across from each other and trade songs.
Tickets are $19 to $23, plus fees, and can be purchased at ccanh.com.
Sunday
John Franzosa will play at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m.
Monday
John Franzosa will do it again at Hermanos at the same 6:30 p.m. time slot.
Next Tuesday
Renowned guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Brad Myrick will jazz up the dinner scene at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m.
Theater
The Concord Community Concert Association and New Hampshire Theatre Factory will present A Christmas Carol: The Musical Ghost Story on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. All shows will be at the Concord City Auditorium.
Tickets are $20 and available at nhtheatrefactory.org/tickets.html. For more info, call 344-4747.
Greg Boggis Presents Standup Comedy will be performed at Hatbox Theatre on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Boggis brings talented comedians from New Hampshire, Boston and beyond to play with Concord audiences.
Tickets are $12 to $17 and available at hatboxnh.com.
Movies at Red RiverThe Killing of a Sacred Deer (R/2017/119 min.)
Wednesday: 2:10, 5:35, 7:55
Thursday: 5:35, 7:55
Lady Bird (R/2017/93 min.)
Wednesday: 2:05, 5:30, 7:40
Thursday: 5:30, 7:40
Friday: 12:50, 3, 5:30, 8
Saturday: 12:50, 3, 5:30, 8
Sunday: 12:50, 3, 5:30
Monday: 2, 5:30, 7:40
Tuesday: 2, 5:30, 7:40
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri (R/2017/115 min.)
Wednesday: 2, 5:25, 8
Thursday: 5:25, 8
Friday: 1, 3:30, 6, 8:30
Saturday: 1, 3:30, 6, 8:30
Sunday: 1, 3:30, 6
Monday: 2:05, 5:25, 7:55
Tuesday: 2:05, 5:25, 7:55
The Florida Project (R/2017/111 min.)
Friday: 1:15, 3:40, 6:10, 8:20
Saturday: 1:15, 3:40, 6:10, 8:20
Sunday: 1:15, 3:40, 6:10
Monday: 2:10, 5:35, 8:00
Tuesday: 2:10, 5:35, 8:00
*All show times are p.m.
