Category: This Week

Big Events August 11, 2022 and beyond

Thursday, Aug. 11

The 65th annual New Hampshire Antiques Show begins today at 10 a.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown (700 Elm St.). The show will feature more than 50 antique dealers from all over the region, taking place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11, and Friday, Aug. 12, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13. Tickets are $15 on Thursday and $10 on Friday and Saturday. Visitors ages 30 and under — with proper identification — are admitted for free. Visit nhada.org.

Thursday, Aug. 11

Hudson’s Old Home Days return to the grounds outside the Hills House (211 Derry Road, Hudson) today through Sunday, Aug. 14. The hours are from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, from 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday, from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. There will be games for kids, live music, carnival games, a fireworks display, fair food and more. Visit hudsonoldhomedays.com.

Friday, Aug. 12

The Majestic Theatre (880 Page St., Manchester) is putting on Nunsense, starting today at 7 p.m. The musical comedy follows the Sisters of Hoboken as they put on a variety show to raise money after the cook, Sister Julia, accidentally poisons 52 members of their convent. The show will run Fridays, Aug. 12 and Aug. 19, at 7 p.m.; Saturdays, Aug. 13 and Aug. 20, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $20 and can be purchased at majestictheatre.net.

Friday, Aug. 12

This is the last week to catch Bubble Boy the Musical at the Hatbox Theatre (270 Loudon Road, Concord). Bubble Boy follows the story of Jimmy Livingston, a teen with immune deficiencies that force him to be trapped inside a plastic bubble with his mother. The final dates of the show’s run are tonight at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 14, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for students, seniors and members, and $19 for senior members. Visit hatboxnh.com.

Saturday, Aug. 13

The final weekend dates of the 89th annual League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Fair are today and tomorrow, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Mount Sunapee Resort (1398 Route 103, Newbury). Read more about the event on page 19 of the Hippo’s Aug. 4 issue — visit issuu.com/hippopress to read the e-edition for free.

Saturday, Aug. 13

The Alton Bay Boat Show returns today for its 45th year at the Alton Town Docks from 9 a.m. to noon. The show is sponsored by the New Hampshire Boat Museum and features a variety of vintage boats on display. Admission is free. Visit nhbm.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 17

Londonderry’s Old Home Days, which kick off today and run through Sunday, Aug. 21, will also celebrate the town’s 300th anniversary this year. Vendors, games, food and a parade are just some of the events planned for the town’s tricentennial celebration. Follow the Facebook page @townoflondonderryoldhomeday for details and updates.

Save the Date! Thursday, Aug. 18
Maple Hill Farm (117 Ridge Road, Hollis) is bringing back Music in the Gardens with a brass quintet from Symphony New Hampshire. The gardens open at 4:30 p.m., with music beginning at 5:30 p.m. On the Rocks New Hampshire will be there serving drinks out of its horse trailer bar. Tickets are $30 and children 12 and under are free. Visit beaverbrook.org.

Featured photo. Music in the Gardens at Maple Hill Farm. Courtesy photo.

Big Events August 4, 2022 and beyond

Thursday, Aug. 4

Catch the final home games of the regular season for the Nashua Silver Knights at Holman Stadium (67 Amherst St., Nashua) today at 6 p.m. against the Pittsfield Suns and Sunday, Aug. 7, at 3 p.m. against the Worcester Bravehearts. Tickets cost $10 each and can be purchased at nashuasilverknights.com.

Thursday, Aug. 4

Author Laurie Stone is speaking at Gibson’s Bookstore (45 S. Main St. in Concord) about her book Streaming Now: Postcards From the Thing That is Happening. Stone’s book is a collection of feminist narratives and essays that discuss the paradoxes of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the rise of using podcasts to combat loneliness. The discussion will begin at 6:30 p.m. The event is free to attend. See gibsonsbookstore.com

Friday, Aug. 5

Up, up and away for the 40th annual Suncook Valley Rotary Club Hot Air Balloon Rally beginning today at 3 p.m. at Drake Field, 17 Fayette St., Pittsfield. It will continue on Saturday, Aug. 6, and Sunday, Aug. 7, starting at 5:30 a.m. both days. The Rally will have carnival rides, helicopter rides, a regatta and live entertainment, and each night will end with a balloon lift off at 5:30 p.m., with a night glow at dusk to follow. The event is free and more information can be found at suncookvalleyrotary.org/sitepage/hot-air-balloon-rally/welcome.

Saturday, Aug. 6

The Belknap County Fair is returning today and will continue Sunday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at 174 Mile Hill Road in Belmont. The fair features animal shows, demonstrations, live entertainment, exhibits and food. Admission at the gate is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors over 65 and for police, fire and EMS personnel, and free for kids under 10 and for military service members. Visit bcfairnh.org for more information.

Saturday, Aug. 6

The Hampshire Dome (34 Emerson Road, Milford) is hosting WrestleQueerdom, the first ever wrestling event with all transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming wrestlers in North America. The main match is going to be VENY vs. Edith Surreal, what the venue is calling a dream match. There will be other wrestlers from across the country and world competing against each other. The doors for general admission open at 7 p.m. and general addition tickets cost $20. For more information, visit the organization’s Twitter page at twitter.com/w_queerdom.

Monday, Aug. 8

Local author and journalist Kathleen Bailey is debuting her new book New Hampshire War Monuments: The Stories Behind the Stones, at Gibson’s Bookstore (45 S. Main St., Concord) at 6:30 p.m. Bailey and her daughter Sheila Bailey, the photographer for the book, will discuss the history behind war monuments across the Granite State, and why it’s important to understand what these monuments mean. The event is free to attend. Visit gibsonsbookstore.com for more information.

Save the Date! Saturday, Sept. 17
Inconceivable! The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes will grant the wishes of The Princess Bride-loving Granite Staters for a behind-the-scenes look at the classic film on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. The event, which will be at the Chubb Theatre (44 S Main St, Concord), will feature a screening of the film, followed by a Q&A session with the actor. Tickets cost $36 to $46, and VIP tickets are $150. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets can be bought at ccanh.com.

Featured photo. The Silver Knights. Courtesy photo.

Big Events July 28, 2022 and beyond

Thursday, July 28

This year’s Weare Rally begins today and will run through Saturday, July 30, in the area behind Center Woods Elementary School (14 Center Road, Weare). The Weare Rally, which is the largest military vehicle event in New England, will feature vehicle displays, scenic rides, demonstrations, food and more. The Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collectors Club organizes the event. Admission is free. Visit mvmvc.org for more information.

Friday, July 29

Lakes Region Art Association is hosting a dance party celebration today to celebrate winning “Best in the Lakes Region – Art Gallery.” The party will run from 5 to 7 p.m. at their gallery in the Tanger Outlets, (120 Laconia Road, Suite 300, Tilton). There will be live music, line dancing lessons from 360 Line, a 50/50 raffle, and local artists to meet. The event is free to attend. Visit lraanh.org.

Friday, July 29

This is the last chance this season to see fireworks at Holman Stadium (67 Amherst St., Nashua), after the Silver Knights take on the Pittsfield Suns. The game starts at 6 p.m. with the fireworks starting after. Tickets cost $10 for the game; fireworks are free to attend. Visit nashuasilverknights.com.

Saturday, July 30

The juried outdoor artisan and fine arts market, Concord Arts Market, is running today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rollins Park (33 Bow St.). Vendors sell everything from pottery to chainmail. The market runs one Saturday each monthfrom June through October. Visit concordartsmarket.net.

Sunday, July 31

Catch the Jim Dozet Duo Concert at the Canterbury Shaker Village (288 Shaker Road, Canterbury; shakers.org, 783-9511) today from 4 to 5 p.m. as part of the Music on the Green series. Bring a picnic and a chair to enjoy the show, according to the website. The event is free; $20 donations are suggested. Find more live music this weekend in our Music This Week listing, which starts on page 38.

Sunday, July 31

Latinos En Vivo and First Gen Multimedia are hosting Latin Festival 2022 today starting at noon at La Parc de Notre Renaissance (23 Water St., Nashua). The festival will celebrate all walks of Latin life and will have programs set up to help educate others about the variety of Latin culture. The event is free to attend. More information can be found on the event’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/events/1018177678801039.

Save the Date! Sunday, Aug. 14
The 10th annual Kids-Try-Athlon will begin today at 8 a.m. Kids ages 4 through 10 will swim 25 yards, without a flotation device, bike 1 mile and run ½ mile, and kids ages 11 through 15 swim 50 yards, without a flotation device, bike 2 miles and run 1 mile. Registration is $40 per competitor and can be done online at friendsofaine.com/kids-try-athlon or in person on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon, or the morning of the race, beginning at 6:30 a.m.

Featured photo. Courtesy of the Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collectors Club.

Big Events July 21, 2022 and beyond

Thursday, July 21

The Dana Center for the Humanities at Saint Anselm College (100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester) is holding Shakespeare on the Green beginning tonight at 7:30 p.m. There will be two shows, A Midsummer’s Night Dream and Romeo and Juliet. A Midsummer’s Night Dream will run July 22, July 28 and July 30 at 7:30 p.m., and Romeo and Juliet will run July 21, July 23, and July 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25 per person and can be purchased at tickets.anselm.edu.

Friday, July 22

Mola Foods (9 Simon St., Nashua) is offering the fourth Taste of Africa hosted by owner and chef LaFortune Jeannette Djabea. There meat and vegetarian meal options with dishes that span across the continent of Africa. In addition to the food, there will be live music. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at molafoods.com/africa4.

Sunday, July 24

This is the last day of “Warhol Screen Tests,” a collection of 20 of Andy Warhol’s short, silent black-and-white films of his friends at his studio in New York City, at the Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St., Manchester). Museum admission costs $15 for adults, $13 for seniors age 65 and up, $10 for students, $5 for youth ages 13 through 17, and is free for children age 12 and under and museum members. Current museum hours are Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Monday through Wednesday. Call 669-6144 or visit currier.org.

Sunday, July 24

St. Theresa Parish Center (815 Central Road, Rye) is hosting the New England Tenors from 2 to 4 p.m. The tenors will sing a Broadway tribute, songs of inspiration and a special Irish set. They will also have a special guest, soprano Mary Metvier. At intermission there will be an ice cream social. Tickets cost $20 per person or $125 for a table of seven. Call Mike Fay at 978-476-6053 or email [email protected].

Wednesday, July 27

Sommelier and wine educator Marie King is leading a Wine and Chocolate Pairing Class at LaBelle Winery (14 Route 111, Derry) at 6 p.m. Visitors will pair five different types of chocolate and wine. No previous knowledge of wine pairing is needed. Tickets cost $43.40 and can be purchased at labellewinery.com/shop/wine-chocolate-pairings-class-derry.

Thursday, July 28

The Dover Public Library (73 Locust St., Dover) is offering Cocheco River Writers, a new creative writing group for all skill levels. The first meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Cocheco River Writers will be a quiet atmosphere for people to share their writing and receive advice and feedback. People willing to share their writing should bring a copy to the first session. Email Aimee Lockhardt at [email protected] or call the library at 516-6050.

Save the Date! Monday, Aug. 8
The 18th Annual Fore Paws Golf Classic to benefit Salem Animal Rescue League (SARL) will take place at Windham Country Club (1 Country Club Road) at 7:30 a.m. Registration costs $175 and closes on July 31. Included in the registration is 18 holes, cart and driving range, hot dog at the turn, 10 raffle tickets, one square on the wine and spirits board, on-course contests, individual golfer gift and golf balls, lunch, and one beverage ticket. All proceeds go to SARL. Register at sarlnh.org or call SARL at 893-3210.

Featured photo. The Dana Center’s Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Big Events July 14, 2022 and beyond

Friday, July 15

The Center for Life Management is hosting its 14th annual silent auction and concert benefit at Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry). The silent auction will start at 5:30 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7 p.m., featuring 33 1/3 LIVE, which will perform their Killer Queen Experience. Tickets are $40 for the mezzanine, $45 for main floor, and $50 for the lower level. Find information at tupelomusichall.com.

Friday, July 15

Loudon is hosting racers for the Ambetter 301 NASCAR weekend starting today at noon at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1122 Route 106) and continuing through Sunday, July 17. The weekend will be filled with races, fan events, live music and more. Friday night will feature dirt duels. General admission tickets start at $20 and attendees 12 years old and under are $10. For the Ambetter 301 weekend, single adult tickets start at $59 and tickets for children 12 years old and under are $10. Visit nhms.com/events/nascar-cup-series for more information.

Saturday, July 16

The Aviation Museum (27 Navigator Road, Londonderry) is rolling out vintage cars for the classic car show today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Classic cars of various makes and models will compete for the people’s choice award, and the Amoskeag Reserve Engine Co., a local chapter of the national fire apparatus preservation society, will show off restored antique firetrucks. There will be food trucks, a raffle and a yard sale. Registration will be from 9 to 10 a.m. and costs $10. Spectator tickets will cost $5 for adults; children 12 and younger are free. For more information, visit nhahs.org.

Saturday, July 16

The annual New England vintage boat and car auction is today, with the first in-person bids being placed at 10 a.m. Some of the featured items available at this year’s auction include a 1961 24-foot Chris Craft Sportsman, a 1968 20-foot Chris Craft Grand Prix and a 1947 22-foot Goodhue Race Boat. While the online auction started on July 7, there will be a showing of boats and cars on Thursday, July 14, and Friday, July 15, from noon to 5 p.m. at The Nicholas J. Pernokas Recreation Park (10 Trotting Track Road, Wolfeboro). Additional viewing before the bidding will begin at 8 a.m.

Saturday, July 16

The American Independence Museum (1 Governors Lane, Exeter) is hosting the 32 Annual American Independence Festival starting at 10 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m. The festival will have historical reenactors, an artisan village with everything from ropemaking to tinsmithing, and musicians playing traditional instruments such as clavichords, dulcimers and harpsichords. Tickets are $4 for kids ages 4 to 8, $10 for adults, and free for children under 4 years old.

Tuesday, July 19

Gibson’s Bookstore (45 South Main St., Concord) is hosting local author Sarah McCraw Crow for a paperback release party for her novel The Wrong Kind of Woman today at 6:30 p.m. The event is free to attend and does not require registration. See gibsonsbookstore.com.

Save the Date! Saturday, July 23
The Rebel Collective is performing at the Bank of NH (16 S Main St, Concord) to support Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire. The Rebel Collective is a New England-based American/Irish pub rock band that was started in 2015. CASA is a nonprofit organization that recruits, trains and supports community volunteers to advocate for children who have suffered abuse or neglect. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $18 and can be purchased at ccanh.com.

Featured photo. The Rebel Collective will be performing July 23. Courtesy photo.

Big Events July 7, 2022 and beyond

Thursday, July 7

Chunky’s Cinema Pub is hosting a 21-and-older screening of Thor: Love and Thunder tonight at 8 p.m. at all three locations (707 Huse Road in Manhcester, 151 Coliseum Ave. in Nashua and 150 Bridge St. in Pelham; chunkys.com). O’neil Cinemas Brickyard Square (24 Calef Highway in Epping; oneilcinemas.com) is also on the list of theaters hosting “Thorsday” evening screenings. The movie opens wide on Friday, July 8.

Friday, July 8

The 47th annual Raymond Town Fair will start up at 5 p.m. this evening at Raymond Commons. Bingo starts at 5 p.m. under the tent, live music starts at 6 p.m. and the firemen’s parade starts at 7 p.m. The fair continues through Saturday, July 10, and will include a silent auction, fireworks and sack races. For more information, contact the organizers at [email protected] or find the event on Facebook.

Saturday, July 9

The Warner Historical Society is hosting playwright Eugenie Carabatsos for a staged reading of her short play Seven Minutes in Heaven at Warner Town Hall (5 E. Main St. inWarner) at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10. Carabatsos, a professor at Dartmouth, is the first author presenting in this summer’s Tory Hill Authors series. Visit toryhillauthorsseries.com.

Saturday, July 9

The craft beer festival Keep NH Brewing is back (after a two-year hiatus) at Kiwanis Waterfront Park, 15 Loudon Road, Concord (see Matt Ingersoll’s story on page 26 in the June 30 edition of The Hippo; find the e-edition at hippopress.com). The event, which will run from 1 to 5 p.m., features more than 130 brewers from across the Granite State, plus vendors and music. The event is limited to adults age 21 and older. Tickets are $50 in advance, $55 day of, and $65 for VIP. Visit nhbrewers.org

Saturday, July 9

Catch the band Alligator Wine at the Millyard Brewery (25 E. Otterson St. in Nashua) tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. (music on the patio, weather permitting). Find more live music at more area patios (and inside breweries and restaurants), in the Music This Week listing, which starts on page 38.

Tuesday, July 12

As part of the Literary in the Lounge series, Tom Perrotta will read from his new novel, Tracy Flick Can’t Win, at the newly renamed Music Hall Lounge (131 Congress St. in Portsmouth) at 7 p.m. The book follows Tracy, a character from Perrotta’s 1998 novel Election, and how her life has changed since she was in high school. Tickets cost $44 and will include a hardcover signed copy of the book, an author discussion, Q-and-A session and post-show meet-and-greet. See themusichall.org. The space, which was formerly known as “The Loft” is a 116-seat venue and is slated to reopen July 7 with comedy by Pat McGann.

Save the Date! Thursday, August 11
The Manchester International Film Festival will run from Thursday, Aug. 11, through Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St.) and the Rex Theatre (23 Hanover St.). The film festival will show movies made by independent filmmakers, directors and performers. Film listings are still being announced but so far they include the short film For Pins, the and horror film An American Werewolf in London, which will have a podcast taping with Southern New Hampshire University film professors after the showing. Call the box office at 668-5588 or purchase tickets online at palacetheatre.org/film.

Featured photo. Thor. Courtesy photo.