Essay contest: Share your ‘2030 Vision for NH’ open to Granite Staters ages 18-30

Monday, January 19, 2026

The contest encourages participants to reflect on what New Hampshire should look like by the year 2030 and how the state can remain a great place to live, work, and build a life.

Lizard Think Comic: ‘Catastrophizing’

Saturday, January 24, 2026Monday, January 19, 2026

Lizard Think: A comic strip by Izzy DelOrfano.

Volunteers seek to emulate MLK Jr’s values with Day of Service event during upcoming MLK Jr Community Celebration

Saturday, January 17, 2026

In addition to the music, discussion panels and honors to be awarded at the New Hampshire Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition Community Celebration being held once again on the birthday of the civil rights leader, this year’s community celebration will also hold a day of service mirroring the values King held during his life.

The Weekender, Jan. 16-19: MLK Day Celebrations, Winnie-the-Pooh Party, SpongeBob Drag Show + more

Friday, January 16, 2026

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!

photo by Keith Spiro of artist Daniela Flint with See/Saw gallery owner Amy Regan at opening of the show Weekly Special

Jan. 19: Artist’s Talk with ‘Weekly Special’ exhibit artist Daniela Flint at See/Saw Art

Friday, January 16, 2026Friday, January 16, 2026

Weekly Special is an art show at See/Saw gallery in Manchester featuring the art of Daniela Flint now through February 1, 2026.

Manchester St. Patrick’s Day Parade cancelled for 2026 over route dispute

Friday, January 16, 2026Thursday, January 15, 2026

For only the third time in 30 years, there will be no Manchester’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Jan. 16: Viral Internet star and Boston comic Joe Fenti brings laughs to the Rex Theatre

Thursday, January 15, 2026

A recent example of this is Joe Fenti, a Boston-based comic who has thousands of followers on various platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. On January 16, he’s going to be performing at The Rex Theatre in Manchester. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and it promises to be a fun night of stand-up for anyone who is looking for a laugh.

2026 MLK Jr. Community Celebration: ‘Uplifting Resistance through Community’

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The 44th Annual MLK Jr. Community Celebration will take place Jan. 19 at Memorial High School, 1 Crusader Way. The event, organized annually by the Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition, is a day-long event, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jan. 19: MLK Day Community Celebration at the Currier Museum

Thursday, January 15, 2026

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.