Category: This Week

Thursday, Jan. 22

“Art and Bloom,” a show in collaboration with the Women’s Caucus for Art, New Hampshire Chapter, and Kimball Jenkins Estate, 266 N. Main St. in Concord, will open to the public today from 2 to 4 p.m. with an opening reception scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. The show will feature floral arrangements interpreting the works of Kimball Jenkins’ winter show “Apricity: The Warmth of Winter Sun.” The show will also be open Friday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (during the Concord NH Winter Festival; see page 15). See kimballjenkins.com.

Thursday, Jan. 22

The Manchester Community Music School (2291 Elm St., Manchester, 644-4548, mcmusicschool.org) presents Stick Figures, a percussion-focused concert featuring faculty member Adam Cahalane tonight at 7 p.m. This concert is free and open to the public.

Thursday, Jan. 22

Dynamic drum troupe and visual spectacle Drum Tao will perform at the Chubb Theatre (Chubb Theatre at CCA, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com) tonight beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $44.25.

Friday, Jan. 23

The Majestic Academy of Dramatic Arts will present Seussical the Musical, Jr. at the Derry Opera House (29 W. Broadway, Derry, 404-2928, derryoperahouse.org) tonight at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 24, at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. This production stars children and teens of The Majestic Academy. General admission tickets are $17. Visit majestictheatre.net.

Friday, Jan. 23

Laugh Attic at Strange Brew Tavern (88 Market St., Manchester, 666-4292, strangebrewtavern.net) presents The Interview tonight from 8 to 10 p.m. This is a comedy showcase where Human Resources asks the comics things you’ve always wanted to know. Tickets are $20 through eventbrite.com.

Saturday, Jan. 24

One of the premier Beatles tribute acts, Beatlejuice, will perform at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 through the Tupelo’s website.

Saturday, Jan. 24

There is a Winter Wonderland Masquerade Party at the Jewel Music Venue (61 Canal St. Manchester, 819-9336, jewelmusicvenue.com) tonight from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with special performances by Wettybop, The Artist Graves, Sokomodo, SPVNYVN, and Jephirsun Danger. There will be a masquerade costume contest with a $100 cash prize. Find the event on Jewel’s Facebook page for the QR code to scan top purchase tickets.

Sunday, Jan. 25

Granite State Generosity (gsgnh.org) welcomes the start of ski and snowboard season today with the Ninth Annual Bob Gilman Fun Run Ski and Snowboard Race at McIntyre Ski Area. Visit mcintyreskiarea.com/acitivities/bobgilman to register.

Save the Date! Thursday, Jan. 29

Dancing with the Stars will burn up the dance floor at SNHU Arena (555 Elm St., Manchester, 644-5000, snhuarena.com) on Thursday, Jan. 29, with special guest Danielle Fishel. Tickets start at $76 through gotickets.com. A VIP package is available.

Featured photo: Horton, Clover, the Grinch and the Whos!

Thursday, Jan. 15

Pilot Paul Russo will speak at the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire (27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, 669-4820, aviationmuseumofnh.org) tonight at 7 p.m. about using the Alton Bay Ice Runway — the only official ice landing strip in the lower 48 states, according to a press release. Admission is $10 per person.

Friday, Jan. 16

Blues Brothers, the Next Generation will take the stage at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35 through the Tupelo’s.

Saturday, Jan. 17

The Majestic Theatre (880 Page St., Manchester, 669-7469, majestictheatre.net) presents a Disco Inferno tonight at 7 p.m. Immerse yourself in songs from the disco era during the ’70s and before/beyond. Tickets cost $20; see the Majestic’s website.

Saturday, Jan. 17

The Dana Center for the Humanities (Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, anselm.edu) will host the 11th annual Regional Idol scholarship competition tonight at 7 p.m. Selected for their vocal talent from a large pool of hopeful applicants, 12 talented area high school vocalists will compete for recognition and for scholarship money. See tickets.anselm.edu for ticket info.

Saturday, Jan. 17

Today is Free Fishing Day. You can fish without a license in New Hampshire today. Note that all other regulations must be followed. Learn more about fishing rules by reading the NH Freshwater Fishing Digest at fishnh.com/fishing/publications.html.

Saturday, Jan. 17

The New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park St. in Concord, nhhistory.org, will host a curator’s tour, with director of education Elizabeth Durbulle, of the exhibition “If You Had to Choose: Patriots and Loyalists in Revolutionary New Hampshire” today at 2 p.m. Admission to the museum costs $10 for ages 18 and over (under 18 get in free), according to the website.

Saturday, Jan. 17

Illusionist Leon Etienne will perform his magic show “Magic Rocks!” twice today, at the Rex Theatre (823 Amherst St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org) at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 via the Palace.

Sunday, Jan. 18

Take a break from the winter and spend the morning in Italy with a screening of 1953’sRoman Holiday starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck at Red River Theatres in Concord at 10 a.m. See redrivertheatres.org.

Sunday, Jan. 18

The Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com) will host Funny Women of a Certain Age today at 4 p.m. with comedians Carole Montgomery, Leighann Lord and Liz Glazer. Tickets are $45 through the Capitol Center’s website or $50 at the door.

Save the Date! Jan. 22
Drum troupe Drum Tao will perform at the Chubb Theatre (Chubb Theatre at CCA, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com) Thursday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. Renowned for powerful and athletic drumming, their newest show, “The Best,” blends traditional wadaiko (Japanese drums) with modern energy and theatrical flair. Tickets start at $44.25 through the Capitol Center’s website.

Featured photo: Disco Inferno at the Majestic Theatre

Thursday, Jan. 8

The all-woman 1980s hard rock band Vixen performs tonight at 8 p.m. at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com). Tickets are $50 through the Music Hall’s website.

Thursday, Jan. 8

Mania! The ABBA Tribute happens tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Chubb Theatre (44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com). Tickets start at $35.50 through the Capitol Center’s website.

Thursday, Jan. 8

The Rex Theatre (823 Amherst St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org) hosts a Candlelight Concert: Coldplay and Imagine Dragons tonight at 8:30 p.m. This is a multi-sensory musical experience by candlelight. Tickets start at $55 through the Palace Theatre website.

Friday, Jan. 9

Actorsingers Second Stage performsStephen Sondheim’s Company tonight and tomorrow, Jan. 10, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. Companyis a 1970 concept musical known for its compelling plot and exploration of marriage and relationships. Tickets start at $32 through the Center’s website. Image above from Actorsingers’ Facebook page.

Saturday, Jan. 10

The Aaron Tolson Dance Institute’s Winter Intensive takes place today at the Dana Center for the Humanities (Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, anselm.edu). Expand your dance technique and push your limits in this winter intensive. Classes are of intermediate and advanced level. There will be one-hour classes of contemporary, ballet and tap. Visit tickets.anselm.edu.

Saturday, Jan. 10

Watch the opera I Puritaniat the BNH Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com) today at 1 p.m. simulcast live in HD from the Metropolitan Opera in New York. General admission tickets are $32 through the Capitol Center’s website.

Saturday, Jan. 10

Second Saturday at the Jewel is New Hampshire’s longest-running goth industrial night. Tonight’s show includes performances by DJs Sawtooth, Sapphire, and DIC3-KO from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Jewel Music Venue (61 Canal St., Manchester, 819-9336, jewelmusicvenue.com). Tickets are $10.

Tuesday, Jan. 13

The topic of SEE Science Center’s Science on Tap for January is “Progress in Paleontology.” Learn how new technologies including drones, AI, 3D printing and molecular analysis are accelerating advances in the field. Science on Tap takes place at Stark Brewing Co. (500 N. Commercial St., Manchester, 625-4444, starkbrewingcompany.com). Doors open at 5 p.m.; the discussion begins at 6 p.m. This event is free, but registration is recommended at see-sciencecenter.org/science-on-tap-paleontology.

Save the Date! Tuesday, Jan. 20
Hosted by comedians Nick Sands and Alex LaChance, The Wrong Hill to Die On is a live comedy show where comedians go head-to-head defending the worst opinions imaginable. From “traffic lights are government mind control” to “cats should be allowed to vote,” each performer must argue their absurd stance with conviction while hosts and the audience roast, challenge and cheer them on, according to the event description. The Wrong Hill to Die On will take place at Shaskeen Pub (909 Elm St., Manchester, 625-0246, shaskeenirishpub.com), Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7.18 through eventbrite.com.

Featured photo: The Wrong Hill To Die On.

Thursday, Jan. 1

Make-A-Wish New Hampshire (wish.org/nh) will hold its 5th Annual Polar Plunge today at 11 a.m. at Sawyer’s Beach in Rye. Participants will swim in icy water to raise money to help grant wishes for New Hampshire kids with critical illnesses. All proceeds go directly to Make-A-Wish New Hampshire. Sign up through the organization’s Facebook page at facebook.com/makeawishnh.

Saturday, Jan. 3

There will be two Looking Together tours at the Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St., Manchester, 669-6144, currier.org) today and tomorrow, Sunday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. and noon. Spend 15 minutes looking closely at a single work of art with a museum guide and other visitors. Featured works will include Josef Scharl’s “Black Man Praying” (1943) and an untitled work by George Woodman (c.1966-68). Visit the Currier website.

Saturday, Jan. 3

Motley Crüe tribute band Notley Crüe will perform at Jewel Music Venue (61 Canal St., Manchester, 819-9336, jewelmusicvenue.com) tonight at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.98 through eventbrite.com.

Sunday, Jan. 4

To Share Brewing (720 Union St., Manchester, 836-6947, tosharebrewing.com) will host an Open Mic event today, hosted by James and Molly, from 4 to 6 p.m. Sign up on arrival.

Sunday, Jan. 4

The Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) will host PizzaStock Showcase 2026 today, beginning at noon. A fundraiser for the Jason R Flood Memorial, this show will feature four bands: Rite of Passage, Punching Pedestrians, Spectrum, and one mystery guest band. Tickets are $23 through Tupelo’s website

Monday, Jan. 5

There will be an Open House Night at Manchester Maker Space (36 Old Granite St., Manchester, manchestermakerspace.org) from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening. Guests can explore the Makerspace and learn about Manchester’s maker community. No registration or ticket required.

Tuesday, Jan. 6

Learn a new skill for the new year tonight at 6 p.m. at the Stark Brewing Co. (500 N. Commercial St., Manchester, 625-4444, starkbrewingcompany.com). The Massachusetts-based Hand The Light holds a Soap Making Workshop where participants can create two goat milk soaps, according to the Stark Brewing website, where you can find a QR code to buy tickets.

Wednesday, Jan. 7

There will be a free Wood Shop Orientation and Safety class tonight at 6:30 p.m.,at MakeIt Labs (25 Crown St., Nashua, 487-6218, makeitlabs.com). This class provides essential information and required procedures to ensure safe operation of various power tools in the MakeIt Labs wood shop and is limited to 10 participants. Check availability at eventbrite.com.

Save the Date! Thursday, Jan 8
Disney’s Frozen and Encanto on Icewill be at the SNHU Arena (555 Elm St., Manchester, 644-5000, snhuarena.com) beginning Thursday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. Find ticket information via the SNHU Arena website. “This adventure on ice transports fans into two of the most popular Disney films as audiences can sing along to their favorite songs while embracing world-class ice skating, aerial acrobatics and more,” according to a press release. See disneyonice.com.

Featured photo: Encanto On Ice

Thursday, Dec. 18

The Nature Conservancy (nature.org) will celebrate the longest night of the year with a Winter Solstice Soirée this evening from 5 to 9 p.m. at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (2 Institute Drive, Concord, 271-7827, starhop.com). Celebrate the season and mingle with other nature lovers with drinks, light appetizers and holiday cheer. Register at preserve.nature.org/page/180114/event/1.

Thursday, Dec. 18

Pop-rock band the Jonas Brothers perform at the SNHU Arena (555 Elm St., Manchester, 644-5000, snhuarena.com) tonight beginning at 7:30 p.m. as part of their Greetings From Your Hometown tour. Tickets start at $196 through ticketmaster.com.

Friday, Dec. 19

The Canadian Brass will perform at the Nashua Center for the Arts (201 Main St., Nashua, (800) 657-8774, nashuacenterforthearts.com) tonight at 7:30 p.m. as part of their Making Spirits Bright tour, which includes original arrangements and signature takes on beloved holiday classics. Tickets start at $54.

Friday, Dec. 19

Etz Hayim Synagogue (1 1/2 Hood Road, Derry, 432-0004, etzhayim.org) continues its annual tradition of lighting its giant outdoor electric menorah tonight from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. to celebrate the sixth night of Hanukkah. Jelly doughnuts will be served.

Saturday, Dec. 20

Red River Theatres, 11 S. Main St. in Concord, redrivertheatres.org, has fam-ily-friendly holiday screenings on the schedule this weekend. Catch Elf (PG, 2003) on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m. andThe Grinch (PG, 2018), the animated movie, on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m. Both screenings feature complimentary hot cocoa. Tickets can be purchased on the website.

Saturday, Dec. 20

Enjoy a festive holiday tradition at The Stockbridge Theatre (22-98 Bypass 28, Derry, 437-5210, pinkertonacademy.org/stockbridge-theatre) at 7 p.m. with the Safe Haven Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker. Tickets start at $33 through the Theatre’s website.

Saturday, Dec. 20

New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra (647-6476. nhphil.org) will perform its Annual Holiday Pops concert this afternoon and tomorrow, Sunday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Seifert Performing Arts Center (Salem High School, 44 Geremonty Drive, Salem, 893-7069, ext. 5601, sau57.org/pac). An audience favorite returns with seasonal classics, sing-alongs and more. General admission tickets are $35.

Saturday, Dec. 20

’80s glam metal band Warrant will take the stage at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) at 8 p.m. tonight as part of its Let The Good Times Rock tour. Tickets start at $84.

Save the Date! Sunday, Dec. 28
Experience the thrills of slam dunks, trick shots and moments you’ll never forget as The Harlem Globetrotters dazzle, dunk and hype the stands as part of their 100 Year Tour. They will take on their long-time rivals the Washington Generals, who are due for a win. Performances will take place at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets start at $90 through ticketmaster.com.

Featured Photo: The Harlem Globetrotters. Courtesy photo.