Category: This Week

Thursday, Nov. 20

“Roses are Red, Violets are Pink, Yellow, Purple” is the topic for the Manchester Garden Club’s November meeting, to be held at noon today at St. Hedwig Parish Hall (147 Walnut St., Manchester). Guests are welcome to attend to learn about the club (a small donation would be appreciated). Visit manchesternhgardenclub.weebly.com.

Thursday, Nov. 20

There will be a live recording of th podcast Granite Goodness tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Rex Theatre in Manchester. Co-hosts Andy DeMeo and Corinne Benfield will lead a discussion with guests Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander; Steve Turner, founder of Bring Back the Trades; and Shana Brunye, COO of Bring Back the Trades. See palacetheatre.org for tickets.

Thursday, Nov. 20

Gibson’s Bookstore (45 S. Main St., Concord, 224-0562, gibsonsbookstore.com) host Holiday Recs with Publisher Reps tonight at 6:30 p.m.. Representatives of book publishers will be on hand to share the titles they are most excited about.

Friday, Nov. 21

The Community Players of Concord will perform The Addams Family Musicaltonight at the Concord City Auditorium (2 Prince St., Concord, 228-2793, theaudi.org) at 7 p.m., with additional performances tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 23, at 2 pm. Tickets are $22 for adults, and $20 for juniors to age 17 and seniors 65+, online at communityplayersofconcord.org. Community Players pictured; Danielle Martin (Grandma), Nora McBurnett (Morticia), Bennett Schriver (Lurch), Christopher Graham (Gomez), Emmett Smith (Pugsley) and Annie Lelio (Wednesday). Courtesy photo by Michael von Redlich.

Friday, Nov. 21

Country music star Randy Travis will perform this evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Chubb Theatre (Chubb Theatre at CCA, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com). Tickets start at $58 .

Saturday, Nov. 22

The Picker Artists, 3 Pine St. in Nashua, will host their annual holiday open house on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. , according to pickerartists.com.

Saturday, Nov. 22

The New Hampshire Master Chorale (nhmasterchorale.org) presents a concert of spiritual music for a secular age tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Saint Paul’s Church (21 Centre St., Concord, 224-2523, stpaulsconcord.org). General admission tickets are $33.

Saturday, Nov. 22

The Nashua Chamber Orchestra (809-7245, nco-music.org) opens its 2025-’26 season tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Nashua Community College (505 Amherst St., Nashua, 578-8900, nashuacc.edu), with an additional performance tomorrow, Sunday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m. on the Milford Oval. See nco-music.org for tickets.

Save the Date! Saturday, Nov. 29
Brookford Farm (250 West Road, Canterbury, 742-4084, brookfordfarm.com) will host Christmas with the Cows, a celebration of the Farm’s animals returning to their winter housing from their green pastures. Get into the holiday spirit with family-friendly DIY crafts, delicious food, holiday music and specialty gifts. General admission tickets (13+) are $14 through eventbrite.com or $15 at the door. Children’s (4-12) tickets are $9 on Eventbrite or $10 at the door, and very small children are admitted free.

Featured Photo: Pilot and author, Shirley Phillips. Courtesy photo.

Thursday, Nov. 13

The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire (27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, 669-4820, aviationmuseumofnh.org) will host a presentation and book-signing at 7 p.m. tonight with Shirley Phillips (pictured), pilot and author of the new memoir How Not to Fly an Airplane. Admission is $10 per person.

Thursday, Nov. 13

The Nashua Center for the Arts (201 Main St., Nashua, 800-657-8774, nashuacenterforthearts.com) will host 360 Allstars tonight at 7:30 p.m. Featuring BMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming and more, this is a physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, according to the website, where tickets start at $20.

Friday, Nov. 14

Ovation Theatre Company will present Freaky Friday: A New Musical, the tale of a mom and her teenage daughter who magically swap bodies, tonight at 7 p.m. and tomorrow, Nov. 15, at 1 and 7 p.m.at the Derry Opera House, 29 W. Broadway in Derry, according to ovationtc.com, where you can purchase tickets.

Friday, Nov. 14

S**t-Faced Shakespeare: Hamletwill be performed tonight at 8 p.m. at the BNH Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com). Tickets cost $40 in advance, $45 at the door, the website said.

Saturday, Nov. 15

The 2025 Craft Fair at Manchester Community College will take place today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the college’s all-purpose room, 1066 Front St. in Manchester, according to a Facebook page for the event. The event will feature more than 50 vendors, the post said. Find more craft fairs this weekend and beyond in last week’s (Nov. 6) issue of the Hippo, available in our digital library at hippopress.com. Know of a craft fair not listed? Let us know at adiaz@hippopress.com.

Saturday, Nov. 15

Speaking of last week’s issue, in the Nite section you’ll find a profile of Ian Galipeau, who is currently touring in support of the release of his album Something About a Horse. Read the story and then catch him tonight at 7 p.m. at The Listening Room at Prayers of Nature in Wilton. See prayersofnature.com for ticket information.

Sunday, Nov. 16

New Hampshire arts organization Creative Guts will hold its Third Annual Art Around the Room event at the Derryfield School (2108 River Road, Manchester) today from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Adults will have the opportunity to explore a variety of art media at timed stations with guidance from professional artists. Tickets are available for $40 atcreativeguts.org/events.

Sunday, Nov. 16

The iconic Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform two shows at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) today, at noon and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $47.

Save the Date! Friday, Nov. 28
A modern tradition, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform its musical celebration and light show on Friday, Nov. 28, at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.at the SNHU Arena (555 Elm St., Manchester, 644-5000, snhuarena.com) as part of its Ghosts of Christmas Eve tour. Tickets start at $55.

Featured Photo: Pilot and author, Shirley Phillips. Courtesy photo.

Friday, Nov. 7

Tonight’s First Friday event from 4 to 8 p.m. in downtown Concord wraps up the season with the theme Concord Art Walk. A map of all locations and stops for a trolley that will run between Art Walk locations will be provided prior to the event. Visit firstfridayconcord.com, where you can find the events planned at the art walk and business locations. Food trucks slated to appear include Deadproof Pizza Co. and Teenie Wienes, the website said. The music lineup includes The Wandering Souls Band slated to play in Bicentennial Square from 6 to 8 p.m. The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Headquarters’ Exhibition Gallery, 49 S. Main St., will hold a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. for its new exhibition “Mentors + Apprentices: Work from the 2025 Craft Apprentice Program.” Kimball Jenkins, 266 N. Main St., will celebrate the closing night of its exhibit “The Art & Craft of Photography: An Exploration of Analog Photography by Contemporary Artists” and offer workshops (see kimballjenkins.com to sign up in advance for the evening’s workshops).

Friday, Nov. 7

The Nashua Center for the Arts (201 Main St., Nashua, 800-657-8774, nashuacenterforthearts.com) presents Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox tonight at 8 p.m. as part of its Magic, Moonlight and Mistletoe Tour. Tickets start at $54.

Saturday, Nov. 8

New York’s Metropolitan Opera will perform La Boheme today at 1 p.m., shown live in high definition at the BNH Stage (16 S Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com). General admission tickets are $32.

Saturday, Nov. 8

There will be a primitive skills workshop today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Graylag Nature Preserve (320 Clough Road, Pittsfield, graylag.org). Learn about fire building, creating shelters from natural found materials or tarps, and rope making. Bring a lunch to enjoy after the workshop around the fire you helped build. This is a free event. Registration is required; register at graylag.org/programs/primitive-skills.

Saturday, Nov. 8

Hard rock band A Day to Remember will perform at the SNHU Arena (555 Elm St., Manchester, 644-5000, snhuarena.com) as part of its Yellowcard Tour tonight at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $54.

Saturday, Nov. 8

New England comedian Bob Marley will perform two shows at the Chubb Theatre (Chubb Theatre at CCA, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com) today at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $48.50.

Sunday, Nov. 9

The Manchester City Marathon takes place today starting at 8:50 a.m. at Veterans Park in downtown Manchester. There will also be a half-marathon and a 5K run. Visit millenniumrunning.com/marathon.

Save the Date! Thursday, Nov. 13

The Nashua Center for the Arts (201 Main St., Nashua, 800-657-8774, nashuacenterforthearts.com) will host 360 Allstars Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring BMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming and more, this is a physical performance exploring all forms of rotation. Boasting a stellar cast of world champion and world record holding artists and athletes, 360 Allstars is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture. Tickets start at $20 through the Nashua Center’s website.

Featured Photo: Concord Art Walk. Courtesy photo.

Thursday, Oct. 30

The 18th New England Regional Genealogical Conference will run today through Saturday, Nov. 1, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Manchester. This conference is designed for researchers at all experience levels. Onsite registration for the main conference is available. Visit nergc.org.

Friday, Oct. 31

The Anselmian Abbey Players present a stage production of Dracula, adapted by Neil LaBute from the novel by Bram Stoker, at the Dana Center for the Humanities (Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, anselm.edu) tonight and tomorrow night, Saturday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m, and Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. This adaptation “strips the legend to its barest and most brutal bones—revealing a chilling, psychological battle between predator and prey,” according to the Players. Tickets start at $10 through the Dana Center website, tickets.anselm.edu.

Friday, Oct. 31

Arts Alley (20 S. Main St., Concord, artsalleyconcordnh.com) will hold a Halloween Party: Alley After Dark today at 7 p.m. The evening will feature a party with DJ music, specialty cocktails, costume contest and giveaways. Admission is $30. Find more Halloween parties for grown-ups in the story on page 22.

Saturday, Nov. 1

The Ladies of Saint Anne Sodality will hold a Christmas Fair today from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and tomorrow, Nov. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 148 Belmont St. in Manchester.

Saturday, Nov. 1

SNHU Arena (555 Elm St., Manchester, 644-5000, snhuarena.com) will host MMA super event Combat Zone 90 today at 5 p.m. The fightcard for this event features 18 matches. Tickets start at $59 through ticketmaster.com. Visit czmma.com/cz90fightcard.

Saturday, Nov. 1

“Roaring for a Cause,” the third annual gala for Less Leg More Heart, will take place at the Castleton Banquet and Conference Center (58 Enterprise Drive, Windham) tonight from 6 to 11 p.m. This Roaring ’20s-themed celebration will feature a DJ and dance floor, a buffet dinner, a cash bar with signature 1920s cocktails, and more; 1920s attire is encouraged. Tickets are $100 each at lesslegmoreheart.com/events.

Saturday, Nov. 1

Lend Me a Theater will present Deadly Deal, a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) tonight at 6 p.m. and tomorrow, Sunday, Nov. 2, at 5 p.m. Tickets cost $60 for dinner and the show or $30 for the show only.

Sunday, Nov. 2

Catch 1976’s All the President’s Men at the Nashua Public Library, 2 Court St. in Nashua, today at 1 p.m. in the theater. See nashualibrary.org.

Save the Date! Saturday, Nov. 22

The Franco American Centre will present its annual Beaujolais Nouveau Gala on Saturday, Nov. 22, 6 to 10 p.m., at Oscar Barn in Hooksett. Celebrate the release of 2025 Beaujolais Nouvea with a five-course dinner to complement the wine, according to the Centre’s newsletter. The cost is $155 per person for the dinner ($135 without wine). See facnh.com/facevents.

Thursday, Oct. 23

New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan and State Archivist Ashley Miller host an open house and lecture at the New Hampshire State Archives (9 Ratification Way, Concord) today to celebrate American Archives Month. The open house begins at 1 p.m. with documents and artifacts showcasing significant periods in New Hampshire history, including records on the state’s witchcraft cases. Dr. Tricia Peone will deliver a lecture on the history of witchcraft in New Hampshire at 2 p.m. The lecture will be available both in person and virtually.

Friday, Oct. 24

The internationally acclaimed chamber group Spanish Brass performs at the Concord City Auditorium (2 Prince St., Concord, 228-2793, theaudi.org) tonight at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 (cash or checks) at the door, $24 at ccca-audi.org, youth admission is free.

Saturday, Oct. 25

The Stockbridge Theatre (22-98 Bypass 28, Derry, 437-5210, pinkertonacademy.org/stockbridge-theatre) presents Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll, Part 2 tonight at 7 p.m. Relive the best moments of music history from Motown and funk to Elton John and Aerosmith. Tickets start at $33.

Saturday, Oct. 25

The Phil Vassar Acoustic Duo takes the stage at the Nashua Center for the Arts (201 Main St., Nashua, 800-657-8774, nashuacenterforthearts.com) tonight at 7:30 p.m. The duo features Vassar on piano and vocals, accompanied by a second musician. Tickets start at $43.25.

Sunday, Oct. 26

Virtuoso guitarist Tommy Emmanuel will perform at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) tonight at 7 p.m., as part of his Living In The Light Tour. His style fuses pop, jazz, classical, and roots influences. Tickets start at $60 through the Tupelo website.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Balin Books in Somerset Plaza, 375 Amherst St. in Nashua, will hold a “Horrorfest” with authors Christopher Golden (editor of and contributor to the newly released The End of the World As We Know It, “an original short story anthology based on Stephen King’s” The Stand, and author of books including 2023’s All Hallows), Paul Tremblay (also a contributor to The End of the World As We Know It and author of 2024’s Horror Movie), Bracken MacLeod (author of Stranded, released in May), Christa Carmen (author of the blog Horror Homesteading and the recent release Something Borrowed, Something Blood-Soaked) and Tanya Pell (author of Her Wicked Roots) on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m., according to a press release. The evening will feature a discussion, question-and-answer period and book signing, the release said. The event is free. See balinbooks.com.

Save the Date! Nov. 7

Tickets are on sale now for Tailgate Rescue’s (785-7662, tailgaitrescue.org) biggest event of the year, the Fourth Annual Wine and Whiskers Fundraiser. An evening of fine wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres and chocolate will be accompanied by silent auctions, not-so-silent auctions, and raffles, with a grand prize of a 52-bottle tower of wine. The event will take place Friday, Nov. 7, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Manchester Country Club (180 S. River Road, Bedford, 624-4096, manchestercountryclub.com). Tickets are $40 through zeffy.com.

Thursday, Oct. 16

Catch a guided tour of the exhibit of serigraph prints “Passion for Progress: Corita Kent and The Art of Assimilation” at the Alva de Mars Megan Chapel Art Center at Saint Anselm College in Manchester at 12:30 p.m. today.

Thursday, Oct. 16

Iconic country act Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives perform at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $58.

Friday, Oct. 17

The curtain rises tonight at 7:30 p.m. for a two-week run of Shrek the Musical,presented by the Manchester Community Players (698 Beech St., Manchester, manchestercommunitytheatre.com). Catch the show tonight and Saturday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 18

The New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra (647-6476, nhphil.org) opens its season today, and tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Seifert Performing Arts Center (Salem High School, 44 Geremonty Drive, Salem, 893-7069 ext. 5601, sau57.org/pac). The Orchestra will perform “History in Sound: From Ellis Island to the Russian Revolution” with “Ellis Island: The Dream of America” by Peter Boyer, and Symphony No. 12 in D minor, Op. 112, “The Year 1917” by Dmitri Shostakovich. Tickets are $30.

Saturday, Oct. 18

The Great New England Fall Craft & Artisan Show will take place today and tomorrow, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hampshire Dome, 34 Emerson Road in Milford. Admission costs $6; ages 14 and under get in for free. See gnecraftartisanshows.com.

Saturday, Oct. 18

Dance the night away from 7 to 10 p.m. at a New England contra dance with caller Byron Ricker and music by Black Cat Quadrille at the City-Wide Community Center (14 Canterbury Road, Concord, concordnhcontra.wordpress.com). “Beginners, singles, families are welcome. $10, ages 15-25 $5, under 15 free,” according to an email about the event.

Saturday, Oct. 18

The Winnipesaukee Playhouse will present ImprovOlympics! tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Playhouse in Meredith. Tickets cost $10; see winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org. Teams from area non-profits compete in a Whose Line Is It Anyway?-style improv contest for audience votes and donations, according to a press release.

Monday, Oct. 20

Anne Jennison, master storyteller and historian of European and Abenaki heritage, presents Gluskabe, The Magical, Powerful Culture Hero Central to Wabanaki Storytelling at theMt. Kearsarge Indian Museum (18 Highlawn Road, Warner, 456-2600, indianmuseum.org) tonight from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Save the Date! Saturday, Oct. 25
Andres Institute of the Art in Brookline will hold its Fall Iron Melt on Saturday, Oct. 25, noon to 2 p.m. (-ish, “molten iron can be finicky” according to andresinstitute.org). See the website for information on picking up a mold in advance to have your own iron creation made at the Welcome Center and returning it no later than 10 a.m. on the day of the pour. The cost is $45.