Category: This Week

Friday, July 26

Manchester City Library (405 Pine St, Manchester, 624-6550, manchester.lib.nh.us) invites you to join in a walking tour, “Walking Through Manchester’s Black History,” presented by local historian Stan Garrity this morning at 10 a.m. The walk will begin in the Main Library’s rotunda and will follow Stan’s guided tour before returning to the Library. Register on the library’s website, under “Upcoming Events.”

Saturday, July 27

Join NH Audubon (McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, 224-9909, nhaudubon.org) for the second annual Capital Area NH Butterfly Survey from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. No matter what your skill level, you are welcome to join in this survey. Help track New Hampshire’s butterflies and make a difference in their conservation. Email Diane De Luca ([email protected]) to RSVP.

Saturday, July 27

The Third Annual Friends-a-Palooza will take place in Keach Park (2 Newton Ave., Concord) from 1 to 4 p.m. today, to celebrate the Friends Program, International Friendship Day and families in the greater Concord area. Friends-a-Palooza is a family-friendly party in the park with games, music, crafts, snacks, trucks, stories and dance. This event is free; donations will be accepted to benefit the Friends Program (friendsprogram.org) services for at-risk youth and families.

Saturday, July 27

Lift heavy weights at Grand Smashing party to celebrate the opening of the new physical location of Pawsitive Barbell Club (3 Robinson Road, Bow, 856-5422, intuitivewellnesscenterllc.com/pawsitive-barbell-club) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20.

Saturday, July 27

The Capital City Pride picnic will be in Eagle Square in Concord today from noon to 4 p.m. There will be vendors, refreshments, performance art, games, live music and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring everything they would need for a picnic, such as folding chairs, a picnic blanket, snacks, water, sun protection, bags for garbage collection, and rain gear (just in case).

Saturday, July 27

Head to The Knights Hall (55 Lake St., Suite 4, Nashua, 484-1036, theknightshall.com) for Fire of Battle: Summer Melees. This in-person event will bring together warriors from far and wide to showcase their skills in medieval combat. Tickets are $20 and available through the Knights Hall website.

Sunday, July 28

The Alex Minasian Jazz Trio will perform at the Andres Institute of Art (106 Route 13, Brookline, 673-7441, andresinstitute.org) tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25.

Sunday, July 28

Wilton Town Hall Theatre (40 Main St., Wilton, 654-3456, facebook.com/wiltontownhalltheatre) presents 1926 Harry Langdon comedy Tramp, Tramp, Tramp today at 2 p.m. Admission to this silent film with musical accompaniment is free; donations of $10 per person are encouraged.

Save the Date! Thursday, Aug. 8
Cirque du Soleil is returning to Manchester with its high-energy and high-acrobatic production Ovo, at the SNHU Arena (555 Elm St., Manchester, 644-5000, snhuarena.com). An exciting Cirque du Soleil experience, Ovo is a colorful look at the daily life of insects. Performances will be Thursday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 10, at 3 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 11, at 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets start at $45.

Featured photo: Monarch butterfly.

Thursday, July 18

The Pierce Manse (14 Horseshoe Pond Lane, Concord) will host a concert on the lawn tonight beginning at 7 p.m. Nevers’ Second Regiment Band will play. The concert will be preceded by an open house and ice cream social from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Bring a chair and a snack.

Thursday, July 18

Learn how to create a wire tree in any style you want on an fist-sized rock you provide during a 21+ two-hour class from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at Spyglass Brewing Co. (306 Innovative Way, Nashua, 546-2965, spyglassbrewing.com). Each $75 ticket includes a free beer and all the tools and materials needed.

Friday, July 19

The Canvas Roadshow (Bedford Square, 25 S. River Road, Bedford, 913-9217, thecanvasroadshow.com) will host a DIY 3D Woodshop Project workshop tonight at 6:30 p.m. for $25.

Saturday, July 20

The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire’s (27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, 669-4820, aviationmuseumofnh.org) will hold its Classic Car Show today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rescheduled due to weather from July 13). Vehicles of all makes and eras are welcome. Trophies will be given out for the People’s Choice Award and the Museum Award. Vehicle registration is $10, or you can come as a spectator for $5 (cash only; kids ages 12 and under are free). See nhahs.org.

Saturday, July 20

The New Hampshire Center for Photography’s first annual photo flea market will take place under the big tent at the Kimball Jenkins School of Art (266 N. Main St, Concord, 225-3932, kimballjenkins.com), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Hang out with fellow New Hampshire photographers and browse a selection of film and digital cameras, lenses, darkroom equipment, printers, studio lighting and assorted other gear. There will be a “free” table with assorted photographic treasures. There will also be photographic prints for sale.

Saturday, July 20

The Barley House Restaurant and Tavern (132 N. Main St, Concord, 228-6363, thebarleyhouse.com) will host a ’90s Night full of ’90s food, dress, drinks and music. DJ Maltese will spin all your favorite hits from the decade that brought us grunge, boy bands and epic dance moves. There will be a Best Dressed contest, a photo booth, and nostalgic cocktails from the ’90s. Tickets are $15 and are available through the Barley House website.

Sunday, July 21

Catch the band Another Tequila Sunrise today at 2 p.m. in Stark Park on River Road in north Manchester. The event is part of the Friends of Stark Park’s summer concert series, which will run Sundays at 2 p.m. through Aug. 25 (with a Manchester Community Summer band concert on Monday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m.). See starkpark.com.

Save the Date! Saturday, July 27
On Saturday, July 27, Main Street in Nashua will be a walkable feast of art for the first annual Summer Stroll. From kids’ activities to live art-creation battles with Positive Street Art to vendors of bespoke items, downtown Nashua will become an open-invitation party. There will be live music throughout the day, food trucks and more. Between 3 and 8 p.m., Main Street from Pearl Street to Temple Street will be a pedestrian-only public space.

Featured photo: Car Show at Aviation Museum. Courtesy Photo.

Thursday, July 11

Pipe Dream Brewing (49 Harvey Road, Unit 4, Londonderry, 404-0751, pipedreambrewingnh.com) will host a Sea Glass Workshop tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. Create colorful sea glass art by using an assortment of shells, colorful pebbles, sand and sea glass. All materials are included in the price of the class, but participants are welcome to bring their own. This class costs $60 per person. Tickets are required and are available at thecanvasroadshow.com/#Classes.

Friday, July 12

The Raymond Town Fair returns for its 48th year starting today and continuing through Sunday, July 14, at the Raymond Town Common (Epping and Main streets, Raymond). It will feature live music, family-friendly entertainment, a children’s parade, a fireworks display and more. See “Raymond Town Fair” on Facebook to keep up to date on details.

Friday, July 12

Chunky’s (707 Huse Road, Manchester, 206-3888, chunkys.com) will host Feud Gone Wild tonight starting at 8:30 p.m. The game and answers will be on the big screen. Expect about six or more 15-minute rounds. Tickets are $20 at the Chunky’s website.

Saturday, July 13

The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire’s (27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, 669-4820, aviationmuseumofnh.org) annual Classic Car Show is happening today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., welcoming vehicles of all makes and eras. Trophies will be given out for the People’s Choice Award and the Museum Award. Vehicle registration is $10, or you can come as a spectator for $5 (cash only; kids ages 12 and under are free). A rain date of July 22 is planned. Visit nhahs.org.

Saturday, July 13

LaBelle Winery (345 Route 101, Amherst, 672-9898, labellewinery.com) will host an outdoor Vinyasa Flow Yoga class next to its vineyard, in partnership with New Hampshire Power Yoga of Merrimack. A glass of wine in the Bistro Restaurant may be added after your class; the class takes place from 11 a.m to noon. The cost is $20.

Saturday, July 13

The Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum (18 Highlawn Road, Warner, 456-2600, indianmuseum.org) will host its 23rd Annual Intertribal Powwow from 10 a.m. today to 4 p.m. Sunday. There will be singing, dancing, drumming and more than 20 traders with handmade crafts. Admission is free for Native Americans, $15 for other adults; members and children are $8. Children 6 and under are free. Visit the Museum’s website.

Monday, July 15

900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria (50 Dow St., Manchester, 641-0900, 900degrees.com) will host a Raising Dough event starting at 5 p.m. to benefit Jenni Share, of To Share Brewing. Jenni was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and the funds raised from this event will directly help with her medical bills. Visit 900degrees.com/events.

Wednesday, July 17

Bring your blankets and chairs to Veterans Park in downtown Manchester tonight at dusk for a screening of 1989’sHoney, I Shrunk the Kids. Concessions will be available for purchase, according to a post on the Manchester Economic Development Office Facebook page.

Save the Date! Sunday, July 21
North America’s premier Celtic act, Tartan Terrors, will play the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St, Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) Sunday, July 21 at 7 p.m. The Terrors blend the energy of a rock show with humor and step dance. Tickets start at $39.

Featured photo: Fireworks. Courtesy Photo.

Thursday, July 4

Concord celebrates Independence Day today at Memorial Field (70 S. Fruit St.) with food, vendors, and music starting at 6 p.m. and fireworks at 9:20 p.m. See concordnh.gov. For more July Fourth celebrations, see the story on page 18 of the June 27 Hippo issue; find the e-edition at hippopress.com.

Saturday, July 6

The Fourth Annual Lions Club Car Show will be held today at The Nick recreation park (10 Trotting Track Road, Wolfeboro) from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. This is a free, fun-filled experience for car enthusiasts of all ages. Unlike traditional car shows, the Lions Club Car Show is a non-judged event with no classes, allowing participants to showcase their vehicles without the pressure of competition.

Saturday, July 6

Release your inner singer at Rockstar Karaoke at the Bank of NH Stage (16 S Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com) from 7 to 11 p.m., with George Cox. This is a 21+ event, and free and open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Saturday, July 6

Roller Disco returns to Manchester at Remix Skate and Event Center (725 Huse Road, Manchester, 912-7661, skateremix.com) from 9 p.m. until midnight. Remix’s adult nights are a crowd favorite. Admission is $20 per person and includes rentals of roller skates or roller blades, if needed. There will be drink specials, games and prizes all evening. Tickets are available online.

Saturday, July 6

Moody Blues guitarist Justin Hayward and 1980s singer-songwriter Christopher Cross will play at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Unit 3, Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) tonight at 7 p.m. with support from Mike Dawes. Tickets start at $99 and are available through the Music Hall’s website.

Sunday, July 7

The New England Reptile Expo is today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown (700 Elm St., Manchester). The show features more than 200 vendor tables full of reptiles, pet supplies and more. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for kids ages 7 to 12 and free for kids ages 6 and under. Visit reptileexpo.com.

Monday, July 8

Roland Emmerich: King of the Disaster Film? This program at 6:30 p.m. will look at the surprising inspirations for some of Emmerich’s movies. Register for this online event at the Derry Public Library (64 E. Broadway, Derry, 432-6140, derry.org).

Tuesday, July 9

New Hampshire Humanities (117 Pleasant St., Concord, 224-4071, nhhumanities.org) will present “12,000 Years Ago in the Granite State” tonight at the Goffstown Public Library (2 High St., Goffstown, 497-2102, goffstownlibrary.com) at 6:30 p.m. with Franklin Pierce College’s Professor Robert Goodby. The event is free and open to the public.

Save the Date! Friday, July 26
The 15th annual Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo, runs Friday, July 26, through Sunday, July 28, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown (700 Elm St., Manchester). The event features tattoo artists, contests, vendors, live music and performances. Show hours are from 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday, from 11 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, and from noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday. See livefreeordietattoo.com.

Featured photo: Fireworks. Courtesy Photo.

Saturday, June 29

This is a big weekend for monster truck fans. Monster Jam is coming to the SNHU Arena (555 Elm St., Manchester, 644-5000, snhuarena.com) for two days: today at 1 and 7 p.m., and tomorrow, Sunday, June 30, at 1 p.m. Expect exhaust, dirt, noise and extreme monster truck action. Tickets start at $30. Visit snhuarena.com.

Saturday, June 29

“Follow the Blooms” at the Bedford Garden Club’s (bedfordgardenclubnh.org) 2024 garden tour. Seven Bedford gardens will be open for viewing today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 online or $30 at the door. Meet at the Bedford
Village Common, 15 Bell Hill Road.

Saturday, June 29

The Manchester NAACP (215-7044, naacpmanchesternh.com) will present a reading of Frederick Douglass’ “What To The Slave is the 4th?” today from noon to 2 p.m. at City Hall Plaza.

Saturday, June 29

Learn the skills required to build and maintain stone walls at Canterbury Shaker Village (228 Shaker Road, Canterbury, 783-9511, shakers.org) at a Stone Wall Workshop, today and tomorrow, Sunday, June 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Master stone mason and artisan Kevin Fife leads this hands-on workshop exploring the craft of stone wall building. The cost is $250, $150 for returning participants. Visit shakers.org/event-calendar.

Saturday, June 29

The Penacook Historical Society (11 Penacook St., Penacook, 753-8232, penacookhistoricalsociety.org) will hold its third annual Open Barn event and 250th anniversary celebration today from 1 to 4 p.m. Partners from the Abbot-Downing Historical Society (concordcoach.org) will display vintage Concord Coaches, wagons, sleighs and other historical vehicles. At 3 p.m. there will be a celebration, with cake, of the 250th anniversary of the 1774 House, the oldest still-standing house in Penacook Village. This event is free.

Saturday, June 29

Legendary singing group the Temptations will perform at the Nashua Center for the Arts (201 Main St., Nashua, (800) 657-8774, nashuacenterforthearts.com) tonight at 7:30 p.m. This concert will include fan favorites such as “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me),” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” and more. Tickets start at $59.

Saturday, June 29

The Derry Opera House (29 W. Broadway, Derry, 404-2928, derryoperahouse.org) will host “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” a multi-media jazz interpretation of classic music by The Beatles, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $29 and are available at gentlyweeps.ludus.com.

Save the Date! Saturday, July 13
Hideaway Circus (hideawaycircus.com) will present its Canvas Sky show on Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, at 7 p.m. at Brookford Farm (250 West Road, Canterbury, 742-4084, brookfordfarm.com). Canvas Sky is a sequel to the Circus’ popular Stars Above show and features a cast of 10 world-class circus artists. The act tells the story of a circus troupe where the clown struggles to fit in and find his voice, until he gets a little help from a friend who has already figured out how to embrace what makes her wonderful and unique. Tickets start at $25. Visit brookfordfarm.com/events.

Featured photo: Monster Jam. Courtesy Photo.

Friday, June 21

Head to Chunky’s (707 Huse Road, Manchester, 206-3888, chunkys.com) tonight at 8 p.m. for a night of live improv comedy as Manchester’s own Queen City Improv presents an evening of fun and laughs. The entire show is improvised on the spot using audience suggestions. This is a fast-paced evening filled with improv and music. Tickets cost $20 plus fees at chunkys.com.

Saturday, June 22

Join the Wilton Main Street Association for its annual Summerfest today starting at 10 a.m. and featuring an arts market, live music, food, street vendors, a pancake breakfast and a fireworks display in the evening. See visitwilton.com/summerfest.

Saturday, June 22

Plaistow’s Old Home Day returns today, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will include local vendors on the Town Hall Green (145 Main St., Plaistow) as well as a beard contest, a baby contest, raffles, entertainment booths, a parade and more. This year’s theme is “Happy Birthday Plaistow!” to celebrate the town’s 275th anniversary. See Plaistow Old Home Day on Facebook.

Saturday, June 22

Don’t miss the annual Nashua Pride Festival, a free celebration of diversity, acceptance and fun focused on promoting equality, today from 2 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Nashua Public Library (2 Court St.), starting with a parade at 2 p.m. Visit nashuanh.gov/1217/nashua-pride-festival.

Saturday, June 22

Operation Delta Dog is hosting “Full Tilt,” a lively pinball tournament, this evening at the Merrimack VFW (282 DW Highway., Merrimack, 424-7719) from 5:30 to 11 p.m. This is a family-frendly and competitive pinball tournament welcoming participants of all skill levels. Attendees will have the chance to showcase their pinball prowess, compete for prizes, enter raffles and enjoy the company of fellow pinball enthusiasts. Tickets start at $35 via operationdeltadog.org (click “Upcoming Events”). Proceeds will support Operation Delta Dog, which matches military veterans with dogs

Saturday, June 22

Today, the Abbot-Downing Historical Society will host the largest display of Concord Coaches in history at an open house at the Prescott Oil Co. (122 Airport Road, Concord, 225-5991) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be dozens of historical stage coaches, photo opportunities and a free lunch. Admission is free.

Monday, June 24

Help misunderstood dogs while playing 18 holes of golf. The 2024 Putts for Pups Golf Tournament will be held at the Stonebridge Country Club (195 Gorham Pond Road, Goffstown, 497-8633, golfstonebridgecc.com) today from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $135 per person at secondchanceranchrescue.com. All proceeds from the charity golf tournament help Second Chance Ranch Rescue, a small home-run nonprofit animal rescue.

Save the Date! Saturday, June 29
There will be a roller derby double-header at JFK Memorial Coliseum (303 Beech St., Manchester, 624-6444) from 5 to 9 p.m. as the New Hampshire Roller Derby League (nhrollerderby.com) has its first home games of the season. At 5 p.m. the NH Roller Derby All-Stars will take on the Aroostook Roller Derby BiohazARDs. At 7 p.m. the NH Roller Derby Cherry Bombs will skate against Roc City Roller Derby. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and first whistle is at 5 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door only, $12 for adults, free for kids 12 and younger and for veterans with military ID and NHRD vets.

Featured photo: Courtesy Photo.