Make the most of this holiday weekend by taking full advantage of all the community events on tap! Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at one of the many celebrations taking place, time travel through music at the 1964 The Tribute Live show at the Rex, celebrate La Sanse, admire some unique art, join the snowshoe and snowboard race at McIntyre, or play some competitive cornhole. This weekend is long. Make it count!
Looking for more music and art? Check out our Weekly Entertainment report for live music and lively arts in and around Southern NH.
Multi-day event:
Jan. 16 – 18
Weekly Special January 2026 at See/Saw Art, Mosaic Art Collective, Manchester, NH – Weekly Special featuring the artwork of Daniela Flint opened last weekend at See/Saw Art Gallery located within Mosaic Art Collective and continues Friday through Sundays now through Feb. 1, 2026. Friday, January 16: 1 pm – 4 pm. Saturday, January 17: 1 pm – 4 pm. Sunday, January 18: 1 pm – 4 pm. More info here.
Jan. 16
GoodLife Book Sale, Centennial Senior Center, Concord, NH – Buy new-to-you books for $1, $3, or $5. All proceeds benefit GoodLife! This sale will take place on Friday, Jan. 16 from 9 am – 2 pm. More info here.
Financial Aid Friday, NHTI, Concord, NH – Complete your FAFSA and ask questions! Stop in between 9 am and 2 pm. No appointment needed. We are located in ACE in the Library Commons Building. This event will take place on Friday, Jan. 16 from 9 am – 2 pm. More info here.
Winnie-the-Pooh Party, Manchester City Library – Main Branch, Manchester, NH – Join Miss Karyn and Miss Amanda on Friday, Jan. 16 from 10 am – 11 am as we take a trip to the Hundred Acre Woods by listening to stories about the adventures of Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger along with Kanga and Roo. There will be fun crafts and activities including a Pooh scavenger hunt. This program is for kids ages 1-5 years old. Registration is required to make sure we have enough supplies for everyone. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628. More info here.
Comedian Joe Fenti LIVE!, Rex Theatre, Manchester, NH – Joe Fenti is coming to the Rex on Friday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 pm! Fenti is a Boston-based standup comedian & content creator. He’s headlined all over the country and is currently touring for his “X-Many Cities” Tour. He’s performed in the Rogue Island Comedy Festival, was a semi-finalist in the 2025 Boston Comedy Festival, and opened for Alex Borstein at the Somerville Theater. He has a following of over 700K across Instagram, Tiktok, & YouTube (@FentiFriedChicken) and produces multiple sketch comedy videos every week. Get tickets here.
Jan. 17
StoryTime and Crafts: Who Was Martin Luther King Jr.?, The Bookery, Manchester, NH – Join us on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 11:30 am – 12 pm as we learn about Martin Luther King Jr. in anticipation of the national holiday dedicated to him and all that he accomplished! This is a free event. Reserve a spot here.
Film Screening: “No Small Matter”, Chunky’s Cinema Pub, Manchester, NH – Join the NH Child Care Coalition for this powerful, FREE film screening. Following the film, New Futures will provide valuable training on legislative advocacy in New Hampshire, equipping you with the tools and knowledge to be an effective voice for early childhood education in our state. Complimentary light refreshments will be provided. 10:45 AM – Doors open, registration, and refreshments 11:30 AM – Film screening begins. Register to attend here.
NHMARF Know Your Rights & Active Bystander Skillshare, YWCA, Manchester, NH – Join us on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 1 pm – 4 pm at the YWCA (72 Concord St) to learn about tools and tactics for providing aid to neighbors vulnerable to or already impacted by violent state repression. We are striving to meet the needs of our neighbors to the best of our abilities so that we can build stronger, safer communities together. Sharing skills, learning, and growing together are essential now more than ever.
Rally to Stop the War on Venezuela, City Plaza, Concord, NH – NH joins in a Global Day of Action to declare that we the people want peace! This rally will take place on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 3 pm – 4 pm at the State House Plaza in Concord. More info here.
Curator’s Tour, New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH – Curator’s Tour: The American Revolution at the New Hampshire Historical Society takes place this Saturday, Jan. 17 at 2 pm. Join Director of Education Elizabeth Dubrulle on a tour of the Society’s new exhibition, If You Had to Choose: Patriots and Loyalists in Revolutionary New Hampshire. More info here.
La Sanse Nashua, Nashua Center for the Arts, Nashua, NH – Join us for La Sanse on Saturday, Jan. 17 starting at 4 pm! La Sanse is a lively festival celebrated every third weekend of January in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, a tradition dating back to the 1950s. Also known as the San Sebastián Street Festival (Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián), it marks the unofficial close of Puerto Rico’s holiday season and attracts more than 200,000 visitors each year. Nashua, NH, now becomes the first location to host La Sanse in the Northeast. Schedule: DJ Set Begins: 4 pm. Rhythm & Roots Dance Studio: 6:15 pm. El Grupo Chevere: 7pm. Rhythm & Roots Dance Studio: 8:15 pm. Willie Colon & El Grupo Chevere: 7 pm-10 pm. Click here for more info and to purchase tickets.
‘Out of darkness, into the marvelous light’ – A community celebration of MLK Jr., First Baptist Church of Nashua, Nashua, NH – First Baptist Church of Nashua will again host what is NH’s oldest annual tribute to the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, Jan. 17. at 6 pm. The 2026 celebration will feature the Rev. Cheryl Harris, who returns as dynamic keynote speaker. This 44th annual tribute to the late MLK, Jr. will feature lively performances by The First Baptist Church Choir, The NH Gay Men’s Chorus, The Nashua Interfaith Chorus, and a solo featuring Julia Leonard. Refreshments will be served following the celebration; childcare will be available. Admission is free and open to the public. More info here.
SpongeBob Drag Show, The Hop Knot, Manchester, NH – OOOOOOOOOOOOOH Who’s gonna bring you a SpongeBob Drag Show?! Luke Laroooooe! The Laroe Show is back on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 9 pm with Bottoms Up! a SpongeBob themed drag show! A salty and seaworthy cast for this night includes Mx Matched Soxx, GSpott, Squirt Mae and Alexander the Great from King of Drag! Costume Contest: Dress in your ‘Bikini Bottom Best’ for your chance to win our costume contest! This show is 21+ with a $5 cover.
Jan. 18
Peter J. Fleming Memorial Ski, Snowboard & Snowshoe Race, McIntyre Ski Area, Manchester, NH – Manchester Special Olympics is honoring and continuing Peter’s legacy by holding the 4th of many ski races in his honor, this Sunday, Jan. 18 starting at 10 am. Our goal is to raise $40,000 in honor of Peter J. Fleming. Your investment in our ski race will allow Special Olympics Manchester to provide sports training and competitive opportunities to all qualifying Queen City residents. Registration: 10 am. SONH Athlete Race: 11:30 am. Open Race: 1 pm. Can’t make it but still want to help? Sponsorship opportunities are available, and every dollar directly supports the event and the Manchester Special Olympics athletes. More info here.
Pokemon League Manchester, Double Midnight Comics, Manchester, NH – Join us this Sunday, Jan. 18 from 12 pm – 2 pm for our weekly Pokemon League, grab a casual game and learn the ropes from Professor Isaiah!
Auditions for Ted Herbert Music School Community Big Band, Ted Herbert Music School, Manchester, NH – The Ted Herbert Music School will offer its Community Big Band opportunity to students ages 13 – 19! The 2026 Session will audition on Sunday, Jan. 18 from 1 pm – 3 pm and rehearse monthly through June 2026. You do not have to be a student at Ted Herbert Music School to audition for this ensemble; all are welcome. There is no cost to audition, if selected to participate in the Ted Herbert Community Big Band there will be a $100 participation fee. Scholarship assistance will be provided to students in need. to reserve an audition spot please email robertd@majestictheatre.net or call The Ted Herbert Music School lesson office at 603-669-7469. More info here.
New Moon Circle (Women’s Group), Sacred Moon Healing Center, Manchester, NH – Come join us on Sunday, Jan. 18 from 3 pm – 5 pm at Iridescent Apothecary (9 Triangle Lane, Manchester NH) for a soulful circle to pause, craft, reflect, and set intentions in sisterhood. Each month we gather for grounding practices, crafts, journaling, and rituals guided by the new moon’s energy. Come as you are, leave renewed.
1964 The Tribute Live, Dana Center, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH – 1964 The Tribute, the long-running Beatles tribute band, will perform at the Dana Center on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 7 pm, bringing with them a concert experience designed to recreate the energy, look and sound of The Beatles’ touring years — the era that sparked Beatlemania and forever changed rock music. Get tickets here.
Paint Your Pet, Fuse Bistro, Lowell, MA – Choose to celebrate your furry friend by painting a portrait of them, whether they’re by your side or remembered with love. No need to bring anything – I’ll prep your canvas with a stencil of your furry friend before the event! Just send a photo of your pet: ctgdesigning@gmail.com after booking and I’ll take care of the rest. This event will take place on Sunday, Jan. 18 from 4 pm – 7 pm. Get tickets here.
Jan. 19
MLK Day Community Celebration, Currier Museum, Manchester, NH – Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with artmaking, storytelling, and inspiration at the Currier Museum of Art. This community event, hosted in partnership with the Racial Unity Team and generously sponsored by Citizens, is free and open to all. The Community Celebration takes place on Monday, Jan. 19 from 11 am to 4 pm and offers something for everyone. More info here.
2026 MLK Jr. Community Celebration: ‘Uplifting Resistance through Community’, Memorial High School, Manchester, NH – The 44th Annual MLK Jr. Community Celebration will take place on Monday, Jan. 19 from 11 am – 4 pm at Memorial High School, 1 Crusader Way. The event, organized annually by the Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition, is a day-long event. Highlights include musical performances by a community choir and special recognition for this year’s MLK Jr. Award winner, the Hon. Melanie Levesque of Nashua, who has the distinction of serving as New Hampshire’s first African-American State Senator. More info here.
Tilted Wood Cornhole Group, Green Room at the Nashua Senior Center, Nashua, NH – The Tilted Wood Cornhole Group is organizing an indoor weekly tournament for all cornhole enthusiasts! Come one, come all. Whether you want to compete or just enjoy some time in an air-conditioned hall playing this amazing game. Bring your won bags or use ours. This event will take place on Monday, Jan. 19 at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm in the Green Room at the Nashua Senior Center. Cost to play is $20.00 per week. Free Parking and light refreshments will be available.
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Jan. 22: 20th Annual New England Winter Wine Spectacular, Manchester, NH
Jan. 28: Women’s Business League Nashua – Mix and Mingle, Nashua, NH
Jan. 29: The Granite Stage: Showcasing New Hampshire’s Talent, Manchester, NH
Jan 31: Rhode Island Brew Fest 2026, Providence, RI
March 5: Granite Game Summit Spring 2026, Nashua, NH