PORTSMOUTH — One of the Seacoast business community’s most anticipated summer evenings returns on Wednesday, August 13, as the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth presents street.life! 2025 at Bohenko Gateway Park.

Set against the backdrop of the Portsmouth waterfront, this annual event brings together the region’s business leaders, creatives, and community members for a vibrant evening of celebration and connection. It's a night that shines a light on everything that makes Portsmouth exceptional—from its innovative business community to its thriving arts scene.

“Working with the Public Art Review Committee and Arts in Reach on this year’s street.life! theme has been a real joy,” said Ben VanCamp, president and chief collaborator of the Chamber Collaborative. “They brought such thoughtful and creative ideas to the table, it was very collaborative. The result is something that reflects the creative heart of Portsmouth—and invites everyone at the event to be part of it.”

Guests will enjoy a seated dinner by Foster’s, live music, and an engaging program, all starting at 6 p.m. New this year: every attendee will have the chance to participate in a collaborative community art project designed to celebrate creativity and spark conversation.

Named in honor of former Portsmouth City Manager John Bohenko (serving from 1997 to 2019), Bohenko Gateway Park provides a beautiful, art-filled setting for this one-of-a-kind celebration. The event wraps up at 8:30 p.m.

Full event details, including ticket and table information, are available at Portsmouthstreetlife.com.

street.life! 2025 is made possible through the generous support of sponsors including Service Credit Union, Sheehan Phinney, M&T Bank, Granite State Minerals, St. Mary’s Bank, TD Bank, Darci Creative, Partners Bank, Piscataqua Savings Bank, PlaneSense, Bangor Savings Bank, Camden National Bank, Daystar, Great Bay Community College, Portsmouth International Airport and Albacore Park.

 

Thanks to the support of our generous sponsors, we're at 75% of our sponsorship goal with just over $10,000 left to go. Contact Nate Hastings at 603.610.5517 or nate@portsmouthcollaborative.org for information and to secure your spot!

About the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth

The Chamber Collaborative serves as a leading organization of the Seacoast business community—supporting growth, creating connections, and promoting the region as a dynamic place to live, work, and thrive.