Byline: Jules Robidoux

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s, Galentine’s or event anti-Valentine’s Day, this weekend offers a whole host of events to get you in or out of the loving mood. Some highlights include Dark Romance: Forbidden Hearts Runway Experience at Rhythm & Roots Studio, Cupid Lied: A Queer Anti-Valentine Pop Up at CoLab, Friday the 13th Gals & Ghouls Galentine’s Day Pop-Ups at Harpoon Brewing, and Galentine’s Day Soirée at the Bookery.

It’s almost time to watch a bunch of well-cushioned dudes throw a pig skin around for a big trophy again! If you’re anything like me, you’ll be staring at your phone for the majority of Super Bowl LX while paying super close attention to the commercials in between all the tackles and touchdowns – and Bad Bunny for about 15 minutes during the half time show. Wherever you’ll be and whatever you’ll be paying attention to, don’t miss out on the many snacks, beers and community bonding to be had! LET’S GO PATS!!!

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!

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!

If your New Year’s resolution is to get more active, there are plenty of chances to make good on it this weekend! Activities abound, with opportunities to get out of the house and join in on some real boogie nights. From spontaneous adult rollerskating, to a Latin dance social, to a Welcome to 2026 Party, or even a hip hop skate night, don’t miss out on a chance to get out and have some fun!

The holiday festivities continue this weekend as we prepare to kiss 2025 goodbye. Celebrate Kwanzaa, welcome in the year of the Fire Horse, party all night at the Year End Celebration, or have an unholy night at Queen City Realm’s Goth Night at the Shaskeen! Whatever you choose to do, make it count. Time is running out to check everything off your 2025 bucket list!

The yuletide spirit is alive this weekend! Tis the season to sip hot cocoa while wearing an ugly sweater, watching Elf, and celebrating the winter solstice. Coincidentally, all things you can do at the events we’ve rounded up below for your convenience! How will you usher in the official start of the winter season?

This weekend is sure to light up your life with holiday cheer! It’s got ugly sweater parties. It’s got craft markets. It’s got holiday parties. It’s got The Polar Express. It’s even got Astronaut Santa. From the NH World Christmas Market at Anheuser Busch Biergarten, to The Grinch Paint Night at Chunky’s, to holiday pet portraits at Bonfire, you’re bound to find something to get you in the holiday mood!

Don’t miss out on all the holiday merriment this weekend! From the Annual Manchester Holiday Parade on Elm, to the Liberty House Christmas Tree Jubilee Fundraiser, to Merrymaking on West Merrimack St, there are countless ways to paint the town red… and green! So don’t be a Grinch. Make the season bright!