Category: This Week

Thursday, July 2

Catch Back in Black: The True AC/DC Experience tonight at 8 p.m. at LaBelle Winery, 14 Route 111 in Derry, according to labellewinery.com, where you can purchase tickets. Find more concerts at area venues in our Concert listings on page 26.

Thursday, July 2

Keep Flying will play an all-ages show at Bungalow Bar & Grill, 333 Valley St. in Manchester, tonight with doors opening at 6 p.m., according to a post on Bungalow’s Facebook page, where you can find a link to purchase tickets. The bill also features Sotah, Have Fun!, Crash The Net and Semi Formal, the post said. Find more shows at area restaurants, bars and breweries in the Music This Week listings, which start on page 24.

Friday, July 3

Watch FIFA World Cup games with a crowd. See Australia play Egypt (at 2 p.m.) and then Argentina play Cabo Verde (6 p.m.), broadcast to the scoreboard in right field at Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester, according to a press release from the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Gates open at 1 p.m., admission is free, and guests should bring a blanket or towel for seating in the outfield, the release said. “Parking for the watch parties in the front lot of the stadium will be free on a first-come, first-served basis; the SNHU Garage will not be available for these events …. No outside food or beverage will be permitted, as food and beverage will be available for purchase during the watch parties. With Manchester city fireworks scheduled for 9 p.m., fans can exit the stadium and head to Arms Park to watch the fireworks,” the release said.

Friday, July 3

Start the weekend off with a mystery when more than 25 kids from Andy’s Summer Playhouse, 582 Isaac Frye Highway in Wilton, present A Staged Reading Through the Greenhouse Initiative: The Murder of Roger Ackroydon today at 7 p.m., according to andyssummerplayhouse.org, where you can find ticket information.

Sunday, July 5

Catch one of the rare matinees of the Prescott Park Arts Festival’s Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderellatoday at 1 p.m. in Prescott Park in Portsmouth, according to prescottpark.org, where you can reserve a table and pay for general admission donations in advance. The outdoor show runs through Aug. 9, running most Thursdays through Sundays at 7 p.m.

Monday, July 6

The Girls Scouts of the Green and White Mountains are offering a campette for girls entering grades K through 5, today through Friday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to noon in Derry, according to a press release. The cost is $100 for members, $160 for nonmembers and includes a year’s membership, the release said. “Sign up or find out more by emailing customercare@girlscoutsgwm.org or call 888-474-9686,” the release said.

Wednesday, July 8

Ernest Thompson, Oscar-winner for the screenplay of On Golden Pond, will be at Balin Books, 375 Amherst St., Somerset Plaza, in Nashua, today at 6 p.m. to discuss and sign his new book Out Clause, according to a press release. The event will include an author talk and Q&A and is free and open to the public, according to balinbooks.com.

Save the Date! Thursday, July 16
The Shakespeare on the Green production of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It at Saint Anselm College in Manchester has been moved a week earlier. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and runs Thursday, July 16, through Saturday, July 18, and then Thursday, July 23, through Saturday, July 25, according to tickets.anselm.edu, where tickets for adults are on sale for $25 per person (kids get in free, the website said).

Featured image: Last year’s production at St. Anselm College. Courtesy photo.

Friday, June 26

School of Rock, a teen Actorsingers production of the stage musical featuring a score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, will take place tonight, and Saturday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m. at the Janice B. Streeter Theater, 14 Court St. in Nashua, according to actorsingers.org, where you can purchase tickets. “Based on the hit Jack Black film, this crowd pleaser follows slacker musician Dewey Finn as he bluffs his way into a prestigious prep school and transforms a class of straight A students into a mind-blowing rock band. With heart, humor and powerful anthems, it is a feel-good story about finding your voice and chasing your dreams,” the website said.

Friday, June 26

It’s the “Rolling Together Revue” tonight at The Range in Mason featuring Donavon Frankenreiter, G. Love and Moon Taxi, according to therangemason.com, where you can purchase tickets. The show starts at 6 p.m., gates open at 5 p.m. Find more concerts this weekend and beyond in the cover story (which starts on page 8) and most weeks in our Concert listings in the Nite section.

Saturday, June 27

The New England Sea Glass and Craft Festival takes place today and tomorrow, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Whittemore Center at UNH in Durham, featuring more than 100 exhibitors, specialty foods and more, according to facebook.com/GNECraftArtisanShows, where you can find links to advance tickets.

Saturday, June 27

1776 The Musical In Concert, presented by the Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative and the Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra, will be on stage at the Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St. in Laconia, today with shows at 2 and 7 p.m., according to powerhousenh.org, where you can purchase tickets.

Saturday, June 27

Heritage in Bloom: A Garden Tour held by the Garden Club of Deerfield will take place today from 3 to 7 p.m. and feature “a self-guided tour through the gardens of historic homes and properties throughout Deerfield. Guests will have the opportunity to explore beautifully maintained landscapes rooted in the town’s rich agricultural and cultural history while enjoying the magic of a New England summer evening during the golden hour. More than a traditional garden tour, Heritage in Bloom offers a thoughtfully curated experience where music, art, and nature come together. Throughout the gardens, visitors will discover local musicians, artists, and special touches …,” according to a club press release. See givebutter.com/heritage-in-bloom for tickets.

Saturday, June 27

Catch comedian Lenny Clarke tonight at 8 p.m. at the Tupelo Music Hall in Derry. See tupelomusichall.com for tickets. Find more laughs this weekend and beyond in the Comedy This Week listings on page 23.

Sunday, June 28

The next New England Reptile Expo runs today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St. in Manchester, featuring more than 200 vendor tables, according to reptileexpo.com.

Save the Date! Sunday, June 28
2026 Creative Guts Short Film Festival will take place at Red River Theatres in Concord on Thursday, July 30, at 6 p.m., according to redrivertheatres.org, where you can purchase tickets now. “For the third year, Creative Guts Short Film Festival presents short films by independent filmmakers from New Hampshire and beyond. This 3-hour festival will feature various films and creatives of all backgrounds. The spirit of this festival is to celebrate the creativity, voice, and collaboration of filmmakers. All films will be open captioned,” according to the website.

Featured image: School of Rock. Courtesy photo.

Thursday, June 18

Head to the coast for the 26th Annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic, which runs today through Saturday, June 20, with the illuminated sculptures on display through June 28, according to hamptonbeach.org/events/sand-sculpture-event, where you can find a schedule of events.

Friday, June 19

Watch the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team take on Australia at a World Cup viewing party today at BNH Stage in Concord. Tickets are free but can be reserved at ccanh.com; show up by 2:30 p.m. to keep your spot, the website said.

Friday, June 19

Catch Of Mice and Men, presented by the Majestic Theatre, 880 Page St. in Manchester, tonight at 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 20, at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, June 21, at 2 p.m., according to majestictheatre.net, where you can purchase tickets.

Saturday, June 20

The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire will hold its annual Father’s Day Weekend Fly-In BBQ at Boire Field in Nashua today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to aviationmuseumofnh.org, where you can purchase tickets that include the barbecue or just for ramp access to check out the planes.

Saturday, June 20

The New London Parks and Recreation Department will hold its ninth annual Strawberry Fest today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the town green, featuring strawberries and strawberry shortcake for sale (cash or check only) as well as other food and vendors and entertainment, according to newlondon.nh.gov/recreation and a post on the department’s Facebook page.

Saturday, June 20

Black Womxn in New Hampshire Collective will hold its Juneteenth New England celebration today starting at 1 p.m. at Crossway Christian Church in Nashua featuring music, dancing, storytelling, food, history, community connection and more, according to a post at the group’s Facebook page facebook.com/bwinhinc. See also bwinhsc.com.

Saturday, June 20

The Palace Theatre’s Red, White and Bloom Garden Tour 2026 takes place today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a self-guided tour of public and private gardens throughout Manchester, according to palacetheatre.org, where you can purchase tickets.

Sunday, June 21

The Second Annual Audubon Nature Challenge will kick off today and run through Saturday, June 27, according to nhaudubon.org. “Join people all over New Hampshire documenting birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, amphibians, flowers, trees, mosses, mushrooms, and everything else during this weeklong conservation event. There is at least one location in every county and three that meet ADA accessibility guidelines,” according to the website. Participants can explore on their own or join a guided tour in locations listed on the website, where you can register to participate in the challenge.

Sunday, June 21

It’s a day of music with the Sunday Blues Jam, 1 to 4 p.m. today at Riley’s Place in Milford, followed by Charlie Chronopoulos and the White Horse Round from 5 to 8 p.m. Find more live music at area restaurants and breweries in the Music This Week, starting on page 24.

Save the Date! Thursday, June 25
Concord’s Market Days Festival will run Thursday, June 25, through Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, according to marketdaysfestival.com. Each day features music and performances on three stages, food trucks and food vendors, vendors selling other goods and more, the website said.

Featured image: Market Days. Courtesy photo.

Friday, June 12

It’s the final weekend for Love …Or Best Offer, “a lighthearted yet heartfelt look at online dating in the ‘over 50’ generation, blending humor with relatable heartbreak,” presented by Bedford Off Broadway at the Bedford Town Hall, corner of 70 Bedford Center Road and Meetinghouse Road, today through Sunday, June 14. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday, according to a press release. Tickets are available at the door for $15 ($12 for students and seniors) and at events.com.

Friday, June 12

Catch Jonee Earthquake Band as well as Worm, Ragz To Stitches and Ruffian Dick at The Spot at 217 Main St. in Nashua starting at 8 p.m. tonight, according to The Spot’s Facebook page. Find more music at local venues in the Music This Week, starting on page 32.

Friday, June 12

Something Wonderful Tonight, a Boston-based tribute band to Eric Clapton and George Harrison, takes the stage tonight at the Nashua Center for the Arts, 201 Main St. in Nashua, at 8 p.m. See nashuacenterforthearts.com for tickets. Find more ticketed shows in Concert listings on page 34.

Saturday, June 13

The YMCA of Downtown Manchester, 30 Mechanic St., will hold its annual Rock the Block celebration today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to a post on the location’s Facebook page. Described as a free, family-friendly event, the celebration will feature food, games and crafts, a bounce house, swimming and more, the post said.

Saturday, June 13

It’s Open Farm Day at Sanborn Mills Farm, 7097 Sanborn Road in Loudon, today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — a “free, family-friendly event featuring demonstrations, farm tours, hands-on activities, and opportunities to learn about agriculture, conservation, education, and community resources,” according to a newsletter from Canterbury Shaker Village newsletter, which is participating in the event. A farm-to-table lunch will be available to purchase, according to sanbornmills.org.

Saturday, June 13

Catch some art show openings in the Queen City tonight. “The Human Canvas,” an exhibition of “works of all mediums that explore the intimate and historic artform of tattooing” will run through Monday, Aug. 3, at Mosaic Art Collective, 410 Chestnut St. in Manchester, with an opening reception tonight from 5 to 7 p.m., according to mosaicartcollective.com. “The New Naturalists,” an exhibit of artwork by Peter Sandback, Ashley Normal and Forrest Knight, will be on display at the See Saw Gallery, 408 Chestnut St. in Manchester, Saturday, June 13, through Sunday, June 28, with an opening reception tonight from 5 to 8 p.m., according to seesaw.art.

Monday, June 15

Burgerfest 2026 at the Barley House, 132 N. Main St. in Concord, is slated to start today and run through Saturday, June 20, to raise money for Dartmouth Health Children’s, according to a Barley House newsletter. See thebarleyhouse.com and the restaurant’s Facebook page for updates.

Save the Date! Saturday, Aug. 8
The Concord-based Dark Side Customs will present The Granite State Gitdown car, truck and motorcycle show on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside the Everett Arena in Concord. The day will feature food trucks and vendors and “any car or motorcycle is welcome,” according to an email from the organizer. See the Dark Side Customs Facebook page for details.

Friday, June 5

Theatre Kapow will present Morning Sun, a play by Simon Stephens, at the BNH Stage in Concord today through Sunday, June 7, and at the NH Theatre Project in Portsmouth the next weekend, according to a press release. “In Greenwich Village a generation or so ago, the city is alive. Joni Mitchell sings, friends and lovers come and go, and the regulars change at the neighborhood tavern. As 50 years pass, one woman’s life is revealed in all its complexity, mystery and possibility in this play about mothers and daughters, beginnings and endings. As it picks apart evolving ideas of identity, family, memory, and more, Morning Sun reminds us that the interruptions in our lives are the ghosts we carry with us,” the release said. ASL Interpretation will be available at the Sunday, June 7, 2 p.m. performance, the release said. Shows take place at 7:30 p.m. on June 5, June 6 and June 12; at 2 p.m. on June 7 and June 14, and at 4 p.m. on June 13, the release said. See tkapow.com for tickets. (Courtesy photo.)

Saturday, June 6

The Rotary Club of Goffstown will hold its 13th Annual Car Show today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Parsons Drive in Goffstown, according to an email from the club. “Entering a show car costs $20, spectators enter for free. Proceeds from the event are given as grants to area charities,” the email said. See goffstownrotary.org.

Saturday, June 6

The Concord Arts Market will return to Rollins Park in Concord for another season of Arts in the Park dates starting today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to concordartsmarket.org.

Saturday, June 6

The closing ceremony for the 2026 Nashua International Sculpture Symposium will take place today at 1 p.m. starting at the Picker Artists building, 3 Pine St. in Nashua, with visits to the sculptures’ installation sites. See NashuaSculptureSymposium.org.

Sunday, June 7

The Northern New England Book Fair will take place today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Everett Arena in Concord along with a show from New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Association in the same location, according to apassion4books.com. Admission costs $5 and the event will feature more than 90 dealers, the website said.

Sunday, June 7

The Dover Community Trail Advisory Committee will hold its second annual ChalkFest today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. when “[p]articipants of all ages can create chalk art along the trail between the Fisher Street Trailhead and Central Avenue. Each artist gets a five-foot-by-five-foot square, with chalk provided or feel free to bring your favorite colors,” according to a post on the trail Facebook page, which also includes a link to register and a note that a $5 donation is suggested.

Sunday, June 7

“US@250: Brewing Conflicts” with Historic Pursuits a living history group from New York, will present a “dramatic performance in a ‘colonial coffeehouse,’ with music, costume, trivia and refreshments” about the American Revolution today at 2 p.m. at the Slusser Center next door to the Hopkinton Town Library, 61 Houston Drive in Contoocook, according to hopkintontownlibrary.org, where you can RSVP to the event (space is limited). Intended for adults and kids 12+, the website said.

Save the Date! Thursday, July 23
Tickets are on sale now for the annual Shakespeare on the Green presentation at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, according to a press release. This year’s show, presented by Theatre Kapow, will be William Shakespeare’s As You Like It. The show will run Thursday, July 23, through Saturday, July 25, and Thursday, July 30, through Saturday, Aug. 1, with performances at 7:30 p.m. See tickets.anselm.edu. (Photo is from a previous year’s production.)

Thursday, May 28

Manchester’s Taco Tour takes place today from 4 to 8 p.m. in downtown Manchester. See tacotourmanchester.com and our story in the May 21 issue on page 24, available in our digital library at hippopress.com.

Saturday, May 30

Sip and Sun Brew Fest will take place today from noon to 4 p.m. at Mel’s Funway Park in Litchfield, featuring tastings from local breweries, live music from The Slakas, food trucks and more, according to melsfunwaypark.com, where you can purchase tickets.

Saturday, May 30

NH Roller Derby continues its season with a doubleheader against Garden State Roller Derby today at 4 p.m. at JFK Coliseum, 303 Beech St. in Manchester, according to nhrollerderby.com.

Saturday, May 30

Synthfest 2026, an evening of live electronic music, will take place today from 5 to 8 p.m. in Rollins Park Gazebo in Concord, according to boseyjoe.com/synthfest. The line-up includes Bosey Joe, Green Leader and Hyponova, according to the website.

Saturday, May 30

Concord Community Music School’s “New England Roots & Branches” series will hold a Contra dance today, starting with an open slow jam session at 6 p.m. followed by a dance called by David Millstone at 7 p.m. at the Citywide Community Center on Canterbury Road in Concord, according to a school newsletter. Performers include Audrey Budington, Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki, and Liz Faiella on fiddles and Dan Faiella on guitar, the newsletter said. See ccmusicschool.org.

Saturday, May 30

Just Another Day, “a heartfelt and humorous theatrical production starring acclaimed actors Dan Lauria and Patty McCormack,” will be presented by The Front Door Agency at Souhegan High School in Amherst today at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m., according to a press release for the Front Door Agency, an “organization that invests in New Hampshire individuals and families as they transition from crisis to self-sufficiency.” Lauria is best-known for his role as Jack Arnold, Kevin’s dad, on the original The Wonder Years, and McCormack’s career in theater, television and film included her role in The Bad Seed as a child, the email said.

Saturday, May 30

The Nashua Chamber Orchestra wraps up its 2025-2026 season with a concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Nashua Community College featuring “the next generation of award-winning musical talent,” according to a press release. “Sixteen-year-old Antonio Casarano will perform Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C major. The orchestra commissioned a new work, Celebratory Overture by Nashua High School senior, composer & oboist Anthony Umbro, which will be premiered. Other works performed will be Delius’ On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring and Schubert’s ‘Tragic’ Symphony,” the release said. The orchestra will also play Sunday, May 31, at 3 p.m. at Milford Town Hall. See nco-music.org for tickets.

Sunday, May 31

The Palace Theatre’s annual Kitchen Tour will take place Sunday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring a self-guided tour of kitchens in southern New Hampshire, according to palacetheatre.org, where you can purchase tickets (a lunch is included).

Friday, June 19
Northlands Music and Arts Festival will take place Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 21, at the Cheshire Fairgrounds in Swanzey, according to northlandslive.com, where you can purchase passes to the festival for three days or one day and find information about camping and parking. You can also find the line-up of bands on each day (Dirty Heads, pictured, is slated to perform Friday) on the website as well as information on food, craft and art vendors, health and wellness activities and kids’ activities.