Arts & Culture
News on the arts, music, dining, restaurants and all things that make our city a cultural mecca on the rise.
Feb. 26: ‘90s rock act Candlebox brings the nostalgia for sold-out Tupelo show
read more…: Feb. 26: ‘90s rock act Candlebox brings the nostalgia for sold-out Tupelo showOn February 26, these guys have a sold-out show happening at Tupelo Music Hall in Derry. It starts at 8 p.m. and singer-songwriter Nick Brown will be opening up the evening.
Art to Live By: Color is just around the corner
read more…: Art to Live By: Color is just around the cornerIt’s officially that part of winter where we start to crave color. The Currier is here for you with a March full of color.
Scholastic Art Awards: Students celebrate their big win
read more…: Scholastic Art Awards: Students celebrate their big winStudent artists from across New Hampshire gathered February 8 at Stockbridge Theater on the campus of Pinkerton Academy for the 2026 Scholastic Art Awards ceremony to honor their hard work and wins!
Weekly entertainment report, Feb. 19-22: Live music and lively arts
read more…: Weekly entertainment report, Feb. 19-22: Live music and lively artsGot cabin fever? Get out and enjoy some live music and entertainment this weekend.
The Weekender, Feb. 19-22: Lunar New Year lantern-making, National Margarita Day + more
read more…: The Weekender, Feb. 19-22: Lunar New Year lantern-making, National Margarita Day + moreThis weekend offers a treasure trove of activities for all to enjoy, from Lunar New Year lantern-making, to National Margarita Day, to Lovers & Friends R&B Night, to Brunchin’ With The CULTURE in honor of Black History Month. So, what are you waiting for? Go forth and conquer, Weekend Warriors!
Plan NH accepting applications for 2026 Scholarship & Fellowship Program
read more…: Plan NH accepting applications for 2026 Scholarship & Fellowship ProgramPlan NH is now accepting applications for the Plan NH Annual Scholarship and Fellowship Program, calling on designers, artists, and future leaders of the built environment to apply by April 10, 2026. The program supports New Hampshire residents pursuing education in fields aligned with Plan NH’s mission to foster excellence in planning, design, and development.
Feb. 19: Peter Wolf talks ‘Waiting on the Moon’ & more ahead of sold-out Music Hall show
read more…: Feb. 19: Peter Wolf talks ‘Waiting on the Moon’ & more ahead of sold-out Music Hall showFollowing the release of the book, Wolf is back on the road and he’s making a sold-out stop at The Music Hall in Portsmouth on February 19.
Feb. 19: Mix and mingle with Manchester’s ‘Most Wanted’ at the Millyard Museum
read more…: Feb. 19: Mix and mingle with Manchester’s ‘Most Wanted’ at the Millyard MuseumGet ready to meet some nefarious pre-Victorian villains when the Manchester Historic Association and the Majestic Theatre team up for an interactive night of high crimes, misdemeanors and mischief on Feb. 19 at the Millyard Museum.
Brewery Scene: Another Dinner at a Liquor Store
read more…: Brewery Scene: Another Dinner at a Liquor StoreWhen people can try food with wines, learn how a dish is prepared from a Chef like Ed, who will teach you the fundamentals, and hear from a wine professional for the background on the wines – it creates an event like no other.
This year on Ash Wednesday, get ‘Ashes to Go’
read more…: This year on Ash Wednesday, get ‘Ashes to Go’This Wednesday (February 18), the Christian calendar begins the season of Lent with “Ash Wednesday,” when some people go to church and get that ash cross marked on their foreheads. Apart from the religious ritual of the moment, the day itself offers a moment to pause and reflect: What exactly is my orientation toward the world, toward a higher power, towards myself?
Music and recovery take center stage at Manchester’s Palace Theatre
read more…: Music and recovery take center stage at Manchester’s Palace TheatreThe historic Palace Theatre was filled to capacity on Wednesday night as the Common Ground Concert brought a powerful blend of live music and raw, inspirational storytelling to the local community.
Weekly Entertainment Report for Southern NH: Live music and lively arts, Feb. 12-15
read more…: Weekly Entertainment Report for Southern NH: Live music and lively arts, Feb. 12-15Love is in the air, along with cupid’s arrows this weekend.
The Weekender, Feb. 12-15: Valentine’s, Galentine’s, ‘Peaceful Rebellion’ Opening + more
read more…: The Weekender, Feb. 12-15: Valentine’s, Galentine’s, ‘Peaceful Rebellion’ Opening + moreWhether 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.
Lizard Think: The Satanic Panic 2 – Electric Boogaloo
read more…: Lizard Think: The Satanic Panic 2 – Electric BoogalooI wasn’t around in the ’80s, but lucky for me it was such an iconic era that there were lasting echoes which managed to reach even us kids from the late nineties and early 2000s. One of those echoes was the satanic panic. It’s a fascinating yet devastating situation that started as a mistake and snowballed into a conspiracy that affected thousands, resulting in decades of trauma, jail time, and, more relevant than ever, the modern interpretation of the Epstein files.
Public reception February 14 at Mosaic Art Collective for ‘Peaceful Rebellion’ Exhibition
read more…: Public reception February 14 at Mosaic Art Collective for ‘Peaceful Rebellion’ ExhibitionPeaceful Rebellion – a group exhibition exploring art as both refuge and quiet resistance.
Ink in the Wild – May Sarton: ‘If This Isn’t Nice, What Is?’
read more…: Ink in the Wild – May Sarton: ‘If This Isn’t Nice, What Is?’Writer and poet May Sarton prefaces her 1968 memoir Plant Dreaming Deep with an untitled poem whose last two lines are “…Homeward at last toward the native source /Seasoned and stretched to plant his dreaming deep.”
Feb. 13: The Young Dubliners grace The Rex with their brand of Celtic rock
read more…: Feb. 13: The Young Dubliners grace The Rex with their brand of Celtic rockSt. Patrick’s Day is a little over a month away, and some people are already getting ready for the festive occasion.
Manchester Scout takes her place among 2025 Eagle Scouts of the Year
read more…: Manchester Scout takes her place among 2025 Eagle Scouts of the YearCaroline G. Martel (Manchester’s first resident female Eagle Scout) has been named one of the 2025 Eagle Scouts of the Year, marking a historic milestone as the first female Eagle Scout from Manchester to receive this distinguished honor.
The Moka Pot’s new space is brewing coffee, creativity, and community downtown
read more…: The Moka Pot’s new space is brewing coffee, creativity, and community downtownThe 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.