This 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!

Need some more artistic inspiration for your weekend? Check out our Weekly Entertainment report for live music and lively arts in and around Southern NH.

Feb. 19

Preschool Storytime – Milly Comfort Pony Visit, Manchester City Library, Manchester, NH – Families with preschoolers 3-5 years old are invited to join Miss Amanda for some Preschool fun! There will be longer stories, games, music, dancing and occasional crafts to take home. Please chose one session to attend of this very popular storytime. These storytimes are drop-in; no registration is needed. For more information, please call 603-624-6550.

Teen Thursdays, Manchester City Library – Winchell Room, Manchester, NH – Every Thursday, from 3 pm – 4:30 pm, come hang out in the Winchell Room after school. We’ll have snacks, arts and craft supplies, Nintendo Switch, and other games. Once or twice a month we’ll have a special structured craft or activity. On Feb. 19 we will have a special activity at Teen Thursday: Paper Lantern Painting! Use watercolor and/or markers to create a small, unique lantern you can use to add a glow to any space! Check the teen website for further details at www.manchesterlibrary.org/teens. For teens in grades 6 – 12.

Manchester’s Most Wanted, Millyard Museum, Manchester, NH – Come and Meet ‘Manchester’s Most Wanted’ on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 5 pm – 7 pm! Get ready to meet some nefarious Victorian villains when the Manchester Historic Association and the Majestic Theatre team up for an interactive night of high crimes, misdemeanors and mischief at the Millyard Museum. Register here.

Fisher Cats Job Fair, 1 Line Dr, Manchester, NH – We have multiple part-time positions open for applicants at least 16 years old. Hiring areas include: Bat Boy/Bat Girl (Home Games Apr. 3rd-Sept. 14th). Food & Beverage Staff (Concessions). Merchandise Associate (Team Store). Grounds Staff (Field Maintenance). Game Day Staff (Usher, Ticket Taker, Parking, Kids Area Attendant). Applicants must be over the age of 16 for all positions. This event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 5 pm – 7 pm at Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester. More info here.

10th Annual Mini Golf Tournament, Bishop Guertin High School (In the Field House), Nashua, NH – Get ready to tee off and let the good times roll at our 10th Annual Chamber Mini-Golf Tournament! Picture this: a riot of laughter, epic mini-golf battles, and businesses vying for titles like Best Score, Worst Score (because we believe in celebrating imperfection), Best Team Spirit, and Best Decorated Mini Golf Hole! But that’s not all, while you’re perfecting your swing, mingle and make connections, devour delicious bites, sip on your favorite drinks from the cash bar, and dive into some seriously fun games beyond the putting green. This event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 5:15 pm – 8:30 pm. Register here.

Love-Themed Candle-Making Workshop, Spyglass Brewing Company, Nashua, NH – Celebrate love in all its forms at our Love-Themed Candle-Making Workshop at Spyglass Brewing! This event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 6 pm – 8 pm. Get tickets here.

Axe Throwing Speed Dating, The Rugged Axe, Manchester, NH – Does adding axe throwing to dating sound like a bad idea? Maybe, but it also could be awesome! Searching for a partner can be horrifically painful. But axe throwing is always awesome. So what if you combined axe throwing and finding a partner? This event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 7 pm – 9 pm. Get tickets here.

Musical Open Mic Night, Bound Together, Nashua, NH – Due to the success of the first two open mic nights, we have decided to make this a recurring event every third Thursday of the month. This event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 6 pm – 10 pm. More info here.

Feb. 20

Elementary Art – Painted Chinese Lanterns, Manchester City Library – Winchell Room, Manchester, NH – Kids in grades K-3 (kids in grades 4-5 are welcome to join), do you love to create fun art projects? This program is for you. Let’s celebrate the Lunar New Year and paint some beautiful lantern to decorate as well. Registration is required to make sure we have enough supplies on-hand. This event will take place on Friday, Feb. 20 from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm. For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext.7628.

Fish Fry, Bishop Brady High School, Concord, NH – Why stay home and eat fish alone? The Alumni Moms of Bishop Brady High School invite you to join us for dinner each Friday of this Lenten season. Find a friend or make a new friend in our growing community of diners who all love the social, welcoming atmosphere while eating delicious hand-battered or baked haddock dinner. Our chef also prepares Fish Tacos, mac and cheese and his award-winning clam chowder. Stop in and snag a delicious and hearty meal–dine in or take out! This event will take place on Friday, Feb. 20 from 4:30 pm – 7 pm. More info here.

Scavenger Hunt, Nashua Historical Society, Nashua, NH – Join us on Feb. 20 from 5 pm – 7 pm for one of two Scavenger Hunts conducted at the Nashua Historical Society’s Florence Speare Museum at 5 Abbott Street in Nashua. Each Scavenger Hunt consists of twelve items to locate and there will be age-appropriate prizes for those who complete the hunt. Admission is free.

Modern Diner, Old Soul Supper Club, Arts Alley Concord, NH – Arts Alley’s first Supper Club at Rose & Rye an intimate, four-course dinner reimagining classic diner comfort with modern flavor. This event will take place on Friday, Feb. 20 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Get tickets here.

5th Annual Kiwanis Comedy Show, Backyard Brewery & Kitchen, Manchester, NH – Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at the 5th Annual Kiwanis Comedy Show. Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at the 5th Annual Kiwanis Comedy Show! Must be 18 or older to attend. Join us Friday, Feb. 20 at 7 pm at Backyard Brewery & Kitchen for a night of nonstop laughs, great drinks, and a great cause — supporting the children of Manchester. Get tickets here.

Laugh Attic at Strange Brew Tavern Presents: The High School Dropout, Strange Brew Tavern, Manchester, NH – One of Laugh Attic’s best shows is back this February! Our comics get assigned book reports and present them to you, including Q&A! The Laugh Attic at Strange Brew Tavern is the best place to see up and coming comedians in the city of Manchester and this show is our version of an end of semester book report from some of our favorites. Come see some hilarious takes on high school classics and don’t worry – there will be a Q&A section for each presentation! Show is Friday, Feb. 20, upstairs at Strange Brew Tavern. Doors at 7:30, show begins at 8pm. Food and drink available for purchase! Get tickets here.

Feb. 21

Read to AJ, Manchester City Library – Children’s Play Area, Manchester, NH – Did you know that we have a Reading dog that comes to the Children’s Room every other Saturday to listen to stories read by kids? Children of all reading levels are invited to read to a specially trained dog who loves books just as much as you do. You can bring your favorite book, or choose one of ours. This event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 am – 12 pm. For more information or to sign up for a 10-minute reading session, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628

Bead Therapy Workshop, Nashua Public Library, Nashua, NH – Join us for a relaxing and meditative beading workshop! Led by Zangar of ZMakesBeads, you’ll learn the basics of beaded jewelry making, the difference between semi-precious and precious stones, and how to create a piece that reflects you. All materials are provided, and attendees can take home the jewelry they make. Space is limited. Open to ages 18+. This event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 1 pm.

Magnificent Monster Circus, Stockbridge Theatre, Derry, NH – Come one, come all, to a circus like no other! Performed by Puppet Showplace and CactusHead Puppets, you can encounter magnificent creatures from the wilds of your imagination as their quirky human caretaker tries to teach them new tricks! This event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2 pm. Get tickets here.

Beyond 30 Presents… Daytime Clubbing, Jewel Music Venue, Manchester, NH – We’re delighted to announce Beyond 30’s Daytime Clubbing is coming to Manchester on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 4 pm – 9 pm. Your kind of crowd, your kind of party! We’re bringing hours of good vibes, great music and unforgettable moments. Over 30s Daytime Clubbing is your chance to relive the peak of the 80s, 90s & 2000s clubbing scene… Get ready for: Club Classics Confetti Showers Resident DJs. Get tickets here.

Comedy Night, Sunstone Brewing Company, Londonderry, NH – Stand up comedy show in one of the best breweries in New Hampshire. Get ready for a night of laughter at Sunstone Brewing Company. We’re turning the brewery into a comedy show for one unforgettable evening of stand-up featuring some of the funniest local and regional comedians. Show starts on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 7 pm – 8:30 pm. Doors at 6 pm. Get tickets here.

Lovers & Friends R&B Night, Rhythm and Roots Studio, Manchester, NH – Calling all the grown folks “Lovers & Friends” R&B Night! Smooth music, good energy, and a vibe for the 21+ crew. Join us on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 7 pm – 10 pm at Rhythm & Roots Studio, Manchester NH. $10 entry. Dress up, bring your people, and come catch a vibe. Get tickets here.

Our House: A Good Trouble Drag Show, The Hop Knot, Manchester, NH – It’s Black History Month! It’s an important time for us to learn from Black History, and it’s also a good time to help create the Black History of tomorrow. That’s why we’re excited to bring back Our House, an annual Good Trouble Drag Show featuring an all Black cast of performers from around New England. This event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 9 pm.

Feb. 22

The Book Was Better? Rebecca, Pollard Memorial Library, Lowell, MA – The Book Was Better? Book & Movie Club meets on the last Sunday of each month at 10 am at Nibbana Café located in the Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Ave., Lowell. It is not required that you read the book and watch the movie. You can do either one or both – It’s up to you! Book and movie are available for FREE with your library card, ask at any library desk! This Month’s Selection: Book: Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier. Movie: Rebecca (1940).

National Margarita Day, Industry East, Manchester, NH – Come celebrate National Margarita day with us on Sunday, Feb. 22 between 11 am – 12 am.

Manchester NH Wedding Show, DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, Manchester, NH – Let us help you plan your special wedding day! Visit with area vendors ready to answer your questions and discuss the latest trends and find all that you NEED to plan your big day! This wedding show is the best in New Hampshire! We have something for every budget and every style. From photographers and bakeries to wedding decor and attire… we have everything for your wedding day needs. We help make planning your wedding day a piece of cake! This event will take place on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 12 pm – 3 pm. Get tickets here.

Brunchin’ With The CULTURE, SOHO Bistro & Lounge, Manchester, NH – Get ready to vibe in person at Brunchin’ With The CULTURE! It’s the perfect chance to kick back, enjoy some tasty bites, and soak up good vibes with awesome people. Whether you’re all about the food, music, or just chilling and connecting, this event’s got you covered. Don’t miss out on a day full of flavor, fun, and community – because nothing beats sharing great times face-to-face! This event will take place on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 12 pm – 8 pm. Get tickets here.

Arts + Advocacy: Live Podcast Panel Discussion, Mosaic Art Collective, Manchester, NH – Creative Guts and Mosaic Art Collective are teaming up to present a live panel discussion on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 2 pm – 3 pm, featuring a discussion and Q&A on how art can be used for advocacy. Register here.

Planning Ahead?

Feb. 26: Teacher Thursdays + Bring Your Own Vinyl, Manchester, NH

March 5: Granite Game Summit Spring 2026, Nashua, NH

March 12-15: Currier Museum of Art’s ‘Bloom 2026’, Manchester, NH

March 14: Team Wishing on a Star 80’s Dance Party, Bedford, NH

March 22: 12th Annual Easter Family Fun Day, Nashua, NH

March 30: Board Game Speed Dating, Manchester, NH

April 3: 2026 Nashua Craft and Vendor Expo, Nashua, NH

April 12: Kids Con New England, Nashua, NH

April 12: Randy’s Cheeseburger Picnic (Trailer Park Boys), Manchester, NH

April 12: 31st Annual NSKS Run and Walk for Food & Shelter, Nashua, NH

April 17-19: Made In NH Expo 2026, Manchester, NH