News on the arts, music, dining, restaurants and all things that make our city a cultural mecca on the rise.
The Moka Pot was packed wall to wall Monday as city officials, business leaders, and regulars gathered to celebrate the café’s newly expanded space — a move that speakers repeatedly described as more than a renovation, but a reaffirmation of downtown Manchester’s sense of community.
Lily Booker’s show on Sunday February 15, 2026 at the Dana Center is music and jazz and a lesson in how to create a successful and satisfying career in the arts.
An exhibition borrowing from the rich histories of Black- and Brown-owned barbershops as sites of bonding, culture keeping and the discovery of identity.
When you can’t make it to the brewery, the Packie has you covered. Every Friday they hold an in-store tasting from 4-6, bringing in brewers from all over the region.
Rock of Ages sings out like you are at your favorite 1980’s rock concert. The exciting thing about local theatre is that it is indeed local. Barely two degrees of separation and celebration.
One of the perks of my work is that I’m able to interview some excellent musicians and attend some excellent shows with some excellent people playing excellent music.Â
For years, the Silver Stars of the Palace Theatre have been a familiar and beloved presence on the Hanover Street stage, delighting audiences with annual revue-style performances that showcase song, dance, and camaraderie among performers age 55 and older.
This season, they are doing something entirely new.
I could tell a hundred stories like this, but you get the point. Manchester isn’t a scary place. Unless, maybe you scare easily. I make an effort to talk to everyone that approaches me, and not everyone wants to do that. I accepted money from a drunk woman when she saw me walking home with the cat I’d just rescued in a rainstorm. I learned French behind Cat Alley from a Congolese man on my lunch break. Maybe doing those things are risky behaviors. I think they are the bare minimum of accepting socialization when it offers itself to you.
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!!!
If it’s the weekend, it’s time to catch some live music and entertainment!