This weekend is chock-full of chances to celebrate local talent! Show your appreciation for your gifted neighbors at The Granite Stage event hosted by Rhythm & Roots Dance Studio at The Rex, check out one of the many comedy shows taking place, or grab a drink at Brewery Babes, a jaw-dropping drag show happening at Backyard Brewery. Don’t miss out on all the spectacular performances in store!
Looking for more opportunities to appreciate music and the arts? Check out our Weekly Entertainment report for live music and lively arts in and around Southern NH.
Jan. 29
The Granite Stage, The Rex Theatre, Manchester, NH – The Granite Stage is a community talent showcase celebrating New Hampshire’s incredible artists, musicians, dancers, comedians, and creators. Hosted by Rhythm & Roots Studio in partnership with The Palace Theatre, this event gives emerging and established performers a platform to share their craft, connect with audiences, and grow their presence right in the heart of Downtown Manchester! This event will take place on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 6 pm – 8 pm at the Rex Theatre. Get tickets here.
Fed Up & Fired Up: Know Your Rep, Take Action, To Share Brewery, Manchester, NH – Feeling fed up with politics but not sure what to do about it? Join us Jan. 29 to learn how to use our My State Rep Checker tool to find out who represents you, how they’re voting, and how to hold them accountable. This event will take place on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 7 pm – 9 pm at To Share Brewery in Manchester. More info here.
Laugh Attic, Strange Brew Tavern, Manchester, NH – Join us for a weekly comedy night at the Strange Brew. This event will take place on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm.
Jan. 30
Early Elementary Art – Snowflake Art, Manchester City Library, Manchester, NH – Kids in grades K-3, do you love to create fun art projects? This program is for you. Join Ms. Amanda for an afternoon of Snowflake art and crafting. You will be using watercolors & salt to create colorful snowflakes. Registration is required to make sure we have enough supplies on-hand. This event will take place on Friday, Jan. 30 from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext.7628.
Metal Night: Cytokine, Nashua Public Library, Nashua, NH – We’re opening our doors on a Friday for a special night of metal featuring NH-based band Cytokine. Get ready as they take you on a trip through bone-crushing breakdowns, tear-inducing melodies, and fast-paced metallic riffs. Free and open to everyone. Foam earplugs will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Nashua Public Library. This event will take place on Friday, Jan. 30, starting at 7 pm.
Joe Devito Comedy Hypnotist, Vanderbilt Room & Banquet Facility, Hudson, NH – Join hypnotist Joe Devito for a night of laughs. This event will take place on Friday, Jan. 30 from 7 pm – 9:30 pm. Get tickets here.
Jan. 31
The American Revolution: Spirit Of Service, Red River Theatres, Concord, NH – Join Red River Theatres, the New Hampshire Historical Society, and New Hampshire PBS for a special screening of Spirit of Service, an excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. This selection of clips explores the enduring ideal of service in American life, and how the most diverse population of the 18th century came together and did their part to form a nation. This event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 10 am. Get tickets here.
Dungeons & Dragons: Young Adventurers, Manchester True Collaborative Center, Manchester, NH – Calling all adventurers in grades 6 to 12! Join NH Outright at the Manchester True Collaborative Center to play Dungeons & Dragons on the LAST SATURDAY of each month from 11 am – 2 pm! Any LGBTQ+ or allied youth in grades 6 to 12 can play! You do NOT need any D&D experience to join! Manchester True Center – 72 Concord St. – Manchester NH 03101. FREE PIZZA FOR ALL ATTENDEES!
Leaping Lizards! A Live Animal Program, Nashua Public Library, Nashua, NH – For families with children of all ages. Join Leaping Lizards Adventure of NH on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 11 am – 12 pm for an interactive, family-friendly program featuring live reptiles and exotic animals. Learn about animal habitats, adaptations, and conservation while getting an up-close look at rescued reptiles – and even the chance to touch some of them safely. Get tickets here.
Rhode Island Brew Fest 2026, WaterFire Arts Center, Providence, RI – Join us on Saturday, Jan. 31 for the 13th annual Rhode Island Brew Fest — the state’s biggest celebration of American craft beer. Sample from 50+ breweries and over 200 styles across two sessions: 1 pm – 4 pm and 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Your ticket includes unlimited samples, access to food vendors, and more. Every attendee will receive a custom glass upon exit. Get tickets here.
Free Family Program: Family Fun Day, New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH – Bring the whole family to the New Hampshire Historical Society for an afternoon of games, crafts, and storytelling. Explore the historic building, tour the exhibits, test your knowledge of Granite State trivia, and make a New Hampshire-themed craft to take home. This free event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 2 pm – 4 pm. More info here.
Brewery Babes, Backyard Brewery and Kitchen, Manchester, NH – Big Gay Events and ILE are teaming up for another jaw dropping drag show! Join host Ivy League for an iconic evening! Ivy League Entertainment and Big Gay Events are teaming up for a night of outstanding drag performances, tricks and more! Iconic host Ivy League is being joined by stunning performers Pancake, Kira Stone, Sasha Stone and Mizery McRae. Trust and believe these queens are turning up the heat for one night only! Join us for one night of spectacular drag and celebration! This event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 6:30 pm – 10 pm. Get tickets here.
Headliners Comedy Show Fundraiser, Nashua High School South, Nashua, NH – Open to the public! Please join us on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 7 pm – 9 pm, as we host Headliners Comedy Club for our first-ever Comedy Fundraiser to support Main Dunstable School in the Auditorium at Nashua South High School. Sponsored by Longhorn Steakhouse and Millyard Bank! Get tickets here.
Feb. 1
2026 FROZEN FINGERS FUN FLY, 14 Griffin St, Merrimack, NH – Event held snow, rain or shine! This event will take place on Sunday, Feb. 1 from 9 am – 12 pm at Merrimack Field – Drobysh-Patterson Field. Registration is at 9 am. May need ski’s or floats on your aircraft, dress warm and come have a great time. Heli’s and multi-rotors welcome for open fly. Fun/skill events chosen by CD based on attendance & weather conditions. Food available. Nominal landing fee. Open & demo flying between events. Prizes. Raffle at closing ceremonies. More info here.
New England Reptile Expo, DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, Manchester, NH – Join us on Sunday, Feb. 1 from 9 am – 4 pm, at the Doubletree Hotel. Come see over 200 vendor tables full of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, cages, tanks, food, supplies, and more! Parking in the garage is only $8 with validation. (You can validate at the show). Hope to see you there!!!! PAY AT THE DOOR! Tickets: Adults (age 13 ) $12* Children 7-12 $6* Children 6 and under are free. Veterans & College Students – 50% off with ID.
Exploring Lowell Walking Tours, Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Bills Museum, Lowell, MA – Explore the city of Lowell through a ranger guided walk. Discover the many exciting topics that make Lowell special every Wednesday through Sunday at 11 am. From the natural environment to the Industrial Revolution to urban renewal, the city of Lowell has something for everyone. More info here.
Zine Making 101 for Adults, Burlington Public Library, Burlington, MA – Are you interested in learning about zine making? Come to Zine Making 101! This workshop is for individuals who want to learn about zine making. The educational component includes a brief history of zines, tips on the zine making process, and information about zine distribution and getting your zines to the masses. Participants will also have the opportunity to make their own zine. This workshop will take place on Sunday, Feb. 1 from 2:30 pm – 4 pm. Register here.
Concord NH English Country Dance, Howard Recreation Center Auditorium, Concord, NH – The New Hampshire English Country Dance Society is holding monthly 1st Sunday English dances from Sept to June in the Auditorium at the Howard Recreation Center (HRC) on the campus of the Gallen State Office Park, Concord. Each dance is taught before the live music starts and the dance is prompted/called during the dance. The experienced dancers are eager to assist new dances in learning the dance figures. Also there is an introduction to English dance class at 2:30 pm; dancing from 3 pm – 6 pm.
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Feb. 14: Valentine’s Comedy Show at the Event Center, Milford, NH
Feb. 14: Valentines Dinner @ Ya Mas In Aphrodite’s Love Garden, Salem, NH
Feb. 18: Annual Guinness Beer Dinner, Nashua, NH
Feb 19: Axe Throwing Speed Dating, Manchester, NH
Feb. 20: 5th Annual Kiwanis Comedy Show, Manchester, NH
March 5: Granite Game Summit Spring 2026, Nashua, NH
March 14: Team Wishing on a Star 80’s Dance Party, Bedford, NH
March 22: 12th Annual Easter Family Fun Day, Nashua, NH
April 12: Kids Con New England, Nashua, NH
May 9: 50th Annual Crafts in the Park, Andover, MA