Category: This Week

Thursday, Nov. 7

Leah Dearborn, author of Grenier Air Base: A Beacon On the Home Front, will speak and sign copies of her book tonight at 7 p.m. at the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire (27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, 669-4820, aviationmuseumofnh.org). The book explores the history and significance of Grenier Air Base, a military facility that occupied the site of today’s Manchester-Boston Regional Airport from World War II through the Vietnam era. Admission costs $10 per person. Copies of the book, which is priced at $35 per copy, will be available at the discounted price of $25 per copy for attendees

Friday, Nov. 8

Cirque Kalabante’s Afrique en Cirque, a show by Yamoussa Bangoura inspired by daily life in Guinea, will take place tonight at the Capitol Center for the Arts (44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com) at 7:30 p.m. This performance shares the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture.Tickets start at $48 through the Capitol Center’s website.

Saturday, Nov. 9

Art ’Round the Room is a speed-dating-style event geared toward adults but about art not dating. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit timed stations around the room and experience oil paints, acrylic paints, watercolor, pastels, charcoals, collage, cross-stitch and printmaking with guidance from professional artists. It will take place from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Derryfield School (2108 River Road, Manchester, 669-4524, derryfield.org). Tickets cost $40. Visit creativegutspodcast.org.

Saturday, Nov. 9

After two private playtests, New Hampshire startup business Novel Antics has announced the first public playtest of its live-action medieval siege game For King and Castle, today beginning at 1 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Field (275 S. Taylor St., Manchester). Teams of four will take territory progressing toward storming a castle before a rival team can storm theirs. This event is free and open to the public. Visit novelantics.com.

Saturday, Nov. 9

The Giles Series will present a Veterans Day Concert by the NH 39th Army Band tonight at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Center for the Arts (44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com).This event is free, but reservations are highly recommended.

Monday, Nov. 11

The Manchester Veterans Day Parade will take place this morning. According to the Manchester Police Department, the official start time will be 11 a.m., but road closures will begin around 9:30 a.m

Tuesday, Nov. 12

Cartoonist, musician and educator Marek Bennett will present “Rally Round the Flag: The American Civil War Through Folksong,” at the Salem Historical Society (310 Main St., Salem) today at 7 p.m. Through camp songs, parlor music, hymns, battlefield rallying cries, and fiddle tunes, Bennett will examines the folksong, according to nhhumanities.org.

Save the Date: Friday, Nov. 15
The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus is coming to the SNHU Arena (555 Elm St., Manchester, 644-5000, snhuarena.com) Friday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 17, at noon. Witness a fast-paced, action-packed production with modernized acts on a scale never seen before creating real connections between audiences and performers. Tickets start at $19.

Featured photo: The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus.

Friday, Nov. 1

The 24th Annual Merrimack KOC Craft Fair will take place tonight from 5 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at James Mastricola Upper Elementary School (26 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack). There will be more than 40 crafters offering a wide variety of handmade crafts as well as a bake table, chance auction and a food counter. Admission is free.

Saturday, Nov. 2

Join the Manchester Historic Association today from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for an interactive, family-friendly STEM-based program for all ages focusing on the science of fabric and clothing production from the 1700s to present at the Millyard Museum (200 Bedford St., Suite 103, Manchester, 622-7531, manchesterhistoric.org).

Saturday, Nov. 2

Classic ’80s band Duran Duran will play the SNHU Arena tonight beginning at 7:30 p.m. The band’s hits include “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “Ordinary World” and “Rio.” Tickets start at $46.50.

Saturday, Nov. 2

The Nashua Historical Society is inviting writers to the Write at the Museum — specifically the Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum (5 Abbott St., Nashua, 883-0015, nashuahistoricalsociety.org/florence-h-speare-memorial-museum) for a day of writing today, from 9:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. Whether staying for the day or stopping in for a paragraph, enjoy the historic ambiance with your current writing project.

Saturday, Nov. 2

Emo Night Brooklyn, a late-night DJ-based dance party, will play the Nashua Center for the Arts (201 Main St., Nashua, 800-657-8774, nashuacenterforthearts.com) tonight, starting at 8 p.m. They will blast favorite emo and pop-punk jams. There will be screaming, moshing and dancing. Tickets start at $21. This is a general admission, open floor show. Ticketholders must be 18+.

Wednesday, Nov. 6

The Walker Lecture Fund will present “A Visit To New Zealand” at 7:30 p.m. at the Concord City Auditorium (2 Prince St., Concord, 228-2793, theaudi.org). This travelog program will cover the major natural and cultural attractions, as well as many lesser-known but fascinating destinations around the North and South Island. This event is free; there are no tickets required. Visit walkerlecture.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 6

All Elite Wrestling comes to Manchester with an action-packed night of professional wrestling as AEW Dynamite and AEW Rampage invades the SNHU Arena (555 Elm St., Manchester, 644-5000, snhuarena.com) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25.

Save the Date! Friday, Nov. 8 – Cirque Kalabante
Afrique en Cirque , a show by Yamoussa Bangoura inspired by daily life in Guinea, will take place at the Capitol Center for the Arts (44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com) Friday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. This performance shares the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture. A colorful show beyond its scenery, costumes and staging, it makes any theater vibrate with energy and represents the strength, agility and life’s joys of young Africans. The audience will see acrobats execute gravity-defying moves and human pyramids, accompanied by the contemporary sounds of live Afro-jazz, percussion and kora. Tickets start at $48 through the Capitol Center’s website.

Featured photo: Duran Duran.

Thursday, Oct. 24

Ailey II will perform at the Nashua Center for the Arts (201 Main St, Nashua, 800-657-8774, nashuacenterforthearts.com) tonight at 7:30. This year marks the dance company’s 50th year of presenting the country’s finest early-career dancers with emerging choreographers. Tickets start at $49.

Thursday, Oct. 24

It Can’t Happen Here, a play by Sinclair Lewis, will be presented in an enhanced staged reading by the Community Players of Concord today and tomorrow, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. at the West Street Ward House (41 West St., Concord, 225-8690). In 1936, as fascism was taking hold in Europe, Sinclair Lewis wrote It Can’t Happen Here, a satiric novel that imagines the rise of a demagogue who becomes president of the United States. Admission is free and donations to support the Community Players will be gratefully accepted. Seating is limited. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 25

The New Hampshire Coin and Currency Expo (nhcoinexpo.com) will take place at the Doubletree Expo Center (700 Elm St., Manchester) today from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is the biggest multiple-day coin show in New England. Visitors are encouraged to attend the show early to be able to see the most dealers. Tickets are $7 each day of the Expo; a two-day pass is $13. Children under 18 get in free. Veterans and active military get in free with ID.

Friday, Oct. 25

Iconic band 10,000 Maniacs will perform tonight at the Nashua Center for the Arts (201 Main St., Nashua, 800-657-8774, nashuacenterforthearts.com) at 7:30 p.m. This live show embraces the band’s entire catalog, and the lineup is anchored by four of the six original members. Tickets start at $39 through the Center’s website.

Saturday, Oct. 26

The Nashua Center for the Arts (201 Main St., Nashua, 800-657-8774, nashuacenterforthearts.com) will host Jesus Aguaje Ramos and his Buena Vista Orchestra tonight at 7:30 p.m. The Buena Vista Social Orchestra, under the direction of Ramos and featuring key players from throughout the history of The Buena Vista Social Club, continues the legacy of the legendary group with an exciting new stage production and a repertoire pulled from the greatest hits (many of which Ramos composed) and deep-dive cuts. Tickets start at $49 through the Center’s website.

Wednesday, Oct. 30

Join Kenneth Gloss, internationally known rare book specialist and appraiser, for a Rare Book Discussion at the Derry Public Library (64 E. Broadway, Derry, 432-6140, derrypl.org) today, beginning at 6 p.m. Ken will talk about the “improbable finds” of his decades-long career and discuss the value of old and rare books. Register at derrypl.org or call 432-6140.

Save the Date! Saturday, Nov. 2
Classic ’80s band Duran Duran will play the SNHU Arena, 555 Elm St. in Manchester, Saturday, Nov. 2, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The band’s hits include “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “Ordinary World” and “Rio.” Tickets start at $46.50 and are available at SNHUareana.com.

Featured photo: Ailey II.

Thursday, Oct. 17

As part of the Nashua Community Lecture Series, Jane Pauley will appear at the Nashua Center for the Arts (201 Main St, Nashua, (800) 657-8774, nashuacenterforthearts.com) this evening at 7:30 p.m. In addition to her current role as host of CBS Sunday Morning, she is known as an advocate for mental health awareness, using her personal story to encourage and motivate others. Pauley will be introduced by Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess. General admission tickets are $66, $29 for students, seniors and those requiring ADA seating.

Saturday, Oct. 19

“Life’s a Drag,” billed as a fun and hilarious 21+ drag show, will take place tonight at Chunky’s Cinema Pub (707 Huse Road, Manchester, 206-3888, chunkys.com) at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25.

Saturday, Oct. 19

The ninth annual Great New England Fall Craft and Artisan Show will be held today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hampshire Dome (34 Emerson Road, Milford, 673-8123, hampshiredome.com). There will be 150 indoor/outdoor booths, food trucks, door prizes and live music. See gnecraftartisanshows.com.

Saturday, Oct. 19

Manchester City Library (405 Pine St., Manchester, 624-6550, manchesterlibrary.org) will hold its Fall Book Sale today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hardcover books can be purchased for $2 each, with most other materials available for $1 and a full grocery bag’s worth of materials available for $10. Proceeds from the book sale will go to the library’s museum pass program.

Saturday, Oct. 19

Saint Mathew’s Episcopal Church (5 N. Mast St., Goffstown, 497-2003, stmattsepiscopal.org)will hold its Annual Fall Yard Sale today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the grounds of St. Matt’s Church across from Sully’s in Goffstown Village.

Sunday, Oct. 20

New England-based baroque ensemble Brandenburg and Beyond will perform in concert today at 3 p.m. at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church (3 Peabody Row, Londonderry, 437-8333, stpeterslondonderry.org). The concert will include classic baroque works by Vivaldi and Telemann, among others, as well as new music written in this century. This event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, Oct. 23

Great Cities of Europe with Marlin Darrah, a Walker Lecture Fund Travelogue, will be presented at the Concord City Auditorium (2 Prince St., Concord, 228-2793, theaudi.org), beginning at 7:30 p.m. Join Marlin Darrah as he recounts journeys through Northern Europe visiting fjords, fish markets, art museums, cathedrals, canals, bridges, palaces and parks from Norway to France. Darrah will be at the City Auditorium for questions and conversation. This event is free and open to the public.

Save the Date! Saturday, Oct. 24
Sinclair Lewis’ It Can’t Happen Here will be presented in an
enhanced staged reading by the Community Players of Concord on Oct.
24 and Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at the West Street Ward House (41 West St,
Concord, 225-8690). Admission is free and donations to support the
Community Players will be gratefully accepted. Seating is limited.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Featured photo: Jane Pauley.

Thursday, Oct. 10

Read2Me3 (167 S. River Road, Bedford, 494-3849) will host an informational meeting for parents about cursive writing skills tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. There will be a discussion about the advantages of learning cursive handwriting and why the state of New Hampshire has mandated its teaching. Join the discussion and share your thoughts. Read2Me3 is developing plans for a six-week instructional workshop and welcomes feedback.

Saturday, Oct. 12

The Derry October Jam Fest will be held today on the grounds of Fody’s Tavern (187 1/2 Rockingham Road, Derry, 404-6946, fodystavern.com) from noon to 10 p.m. For children this free event will feature a bounce house, a 35-foot slide, an obstacle course, horse rides, crafts and a karaoke contest. For adults there is a stein-hoisting contest, craft beer and wine tastings, and more. There will be food, drink, crafts, vendors and more for the whole family.

Saturday, Oct. 12

Today, tomorrow and Monday, there will be a Fairy and Hobbit House Festival at Bedrock Gardens (19 High Road, Lee, 659-2993, bedrockgardens.org). Come in costume, get a personalized fairy or hobbit name, pick out some natural building supplies to build a fairy house along the entrance trail, fill a sachet with herbal fairy dust, have your face painted, taste honey, and meet the grande dame of the festival, Bedrock’s very own Fairy Godmother. Advance registration on Bedrock Garden’s website is required.

Sunday, Oct. 13

New Hampshire Fashion Week (nhfashionweek.com) will start today at The Venues at the Factory (252 Willow St., Manchester, 691-2662, thevenuesatthefactory.com) tonight from 6 to 10 p.m. with a runway fashion show, preceded by a cocktail hour at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $65 and are available through the Fashion Week website. Proceeds will go to support Positive Street Art (48 Bridge St., Nashua, 589-9003, positivestreetart.org).

Sunday, Oct. 13

Texas guitar, vocalist and songwriter Willie J. Laws and his band will perform at the Andres Institute of Art (106 Route 13, Brookline, 673-7441, andresinstitute.org) from 6 to 8 p.m. . Tickets cost $25.

Monday, Oct. 14

Author of more than 100 books, including the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, Alexander McCall Smith will appear at the Chubb Theatre (Chubb Theatre at CCA, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com) tonight at 7 p.m. as part of the Capitol Center for the Arts Authors on Main series. Tickets start at $62.75.

Wednesday, Oct. 16

Legendary reggae group The Wailers will perform at the Dana Center (Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, tickets.anselm.edu) tonight at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $40.

Save the Date! Saturday, Oct. 19
Koo Koo is a dance party for the senses, with high-energy music, infectious positivity and an interactive live show. See it Saturday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. at the Nashua Center for the Arts (201 Main St., Nashua, 800-657-8774, nashuacenterforthearts.com). Tickets cost $29. A limited number of VIP tickets are available.

Featured photo: Oktoberfests.

Thursday, Oct. 3

John Ondrasik, the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling Grammy-nominated Five For Fighting ( “100 Years,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” “World” and “Easy Tonight”), will perform, accompanied by a string quartet, at the Nashua Center for the Arts (201 Main St., Nashua, 800-657-8774, nashuacenterforthearts.com) tonight at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $49. Can’t catch the show tonight? See Five For Fighting on Friday, Oct. 4, at Colonial Theatre in Laconia.

Friday, Oct. 4

The custom cabinet makers at Aubin Woodworking (359 River Road, No. 15, Bow, 224-5512, aubinwoodworking.com) will hold an open house Manufacturing Day today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be guided facility tours, live demonstrations of cabinetry making, master craftsmen and engineers on hand to answer questions, hands-on activities and more.

Saturday, Oct. 5

The Grace Food Pantry (Mercy Hill Church, 750 Pine St., Manchester) will have an Indoor Flea Market fundraiser today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be food, items to buy, raffles and more. Admission to the flea market is one shelf-stable food item to help the pantry.

Saturday, Oct. 5

The Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains will host a Girl Scout Expo today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the NH Sportsplex (68 Technology Drive, Bedford, 641-1313, nhsportsplex.com). The Expo is open to the public and includes performances, hands-on exhibits, giveaways and more. There will be more than 100 activities and exhibitors. Admission is $10. Food trucks will be on site for lunch.

Saturday, Oct. 5

The Concord Community Music School (23 Wall St., Concord, 228-1196, ccmusicschool.org) will hold its sixth Fall Fiddle Festival today from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a concert at 7:30 p.m. Fiddlers from the Celtic, New England and Franco-American fiddling traditions will join forces in a day packed with workshops and group playing for fiddlers. The Festival, open to teens and adults, will include workshops on a variety of topics at the novice, intermediate and advanced levels. In the evening all four fiddle faculty members, along with their musical collaborators, will present a concert of fiddle music open to the public. The cost for workshops and the concert is $120. The concert by itself is $25, or $20 for students and seniors.

Saturday, Oct. 5

The Second Annual Boscawen Pumpkin Ride and Walk is today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at the entrance of the Northern Rail Trail in Boscawen at Boscawen Town Park and Jamie Welch Field, Depot Street, Boscawen, this event offers an opportunity to enjoy the fall colors and embark on the Boscawen Challenge, a scenic 12-mile loop (bike or walk) along the Rail Trail, starting at 10 a.m. See boscawennh.gov.

Save the Date! Saturday, Oct. 12
Brookford Farm (250 West Road, Canterbury, 742-4084, brookfordfarm.com) will host a Pumpkins and Puppets event Saturday, Oct. 12, at 10
a.m. and Monday, Oct. 14, at 4 p.m. Enjoy picking pumpkins, building
scarecrows, hay rides, feeding pigs and more. General admission
tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door. Children’s tickets (3
to 12 years old) are $7 online and $10 at the door. Children under 3
attend free. No pets. Visit brookfordfarm.com/events.

Featured photo: Five for Fighting.