Opportunities for community connection are in full supply this weekend! Support local businesses at one of the many anniversary parties taking place around town, or young artists at The Youth Center’s first ever TYC Presents: The Coffee Shop Series at the Moka Pot. Head to Honey Cup Cafe and Tearoom’s Dine to Donate event where 10% of sales will go to supporting the Manchester Diaper Pantry. Or perhaps go cheer on your sporty neighbors at “Sky is the Limit” Rail Jam at McIntyre. Your presence makes all the difference when it comes to lifting up local!

Seeking out some more artsy vibes for your weekend? Check out our Weekly Entertainment report for live music and lively arts in and around Southern NH.

Multi-day events:

Feb. 27 – March 1

CRBC 15 Year Anniversary, Candia Road Brewing Company, Manchester, NH – We’re celebrating 15 years, Feb. 27 – March 1. We’ll be adding rib eye steak and cheese and Manchester style chopped cheese to the menu as our special roster. Black Pudding Rovers will be playing from 2 pm – 4 pm on Saturday while on Sunday, Bigfüt and Sam Drouin will be playing from 2 pm – 4 pm. We also have some new swag (limited edish) flooding the shelves as we speak. If anyone can help us alleviate the problem, it would be greatly appreciated. Once again, both new regulars and old, thank you for sticking with us throughout the years. Let’s make this anniversary one for the books.

MTG TMNT Prerelease Weekend, Double Midnight Comics, Manchester, NH – Join us at Double Midnight Comics Manchester for the pre-release weekend of Universes Beyond: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Join us for a weekend of events from Friday, Feb. 27 – Sunday, March 1. All events are 3 rounds, pack per win, except for Friday evening’s MEGA prerelease (4 rounds, Increased Prized Support). More info here.

Feb. 28 – March 2

Made With Love-Nashua Art and Craft Show, Nashua Senior Activity Center, Nashua, NH – Come check out unique, handmade treasures at the Made With Love-Nashua Art and Craft Show! This free, multi-day event will take place from Saturday, Feb. 28 – Monday, March 2 from 8 am – 6:30 pm. More info here.

Feb. 26

Collaboration Collective Brew Day, To Share Brewing Company, Manchester, NH – Join the Us – the Pink Boots Society NH Chapter – at To Share Brewing for their 6th Collab. Brew Day! This event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 26, starting at 8 am. We’ll be brewing, learning, and connecting with industry folks who believe in collaboration and supporting women & non-binary individuals in the fermented beverage industry. More info here.

AfroBeats Dance Workshop, Middlesex Community College, Lowell, MA – Celebrate Black History Month with the African Culture Club and AfroBeats dance! Drop in and learn Afro-technique and African street styles with Victoria Adinkra, co-executive director of AfroBeats Dance Boston. Victoria has been on national and international stages, gracing the iconic Afrochella festival in Ghana, and delivering unforgettable routines at the Boston Celtics halftime show. This workshop will take place on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 2 pm – 4 pm at the Academic Arts Center. More info here.

Dragon Training Party, Manchester City Library – Winchell Room, Manchester, NH – Anyone Ages 5-Teen who wants to battle their Winter Reading Dragons & Friends, or to explore other dragon training activities and crafts can drop in at the Manchester City Library’s Winchell Room on Thursday, Feb. 26 any time between 3 pm and 5 pm. Participation in the Winter Reading Dragons & Friends program is not required for Dragon Training (except to participate in the card game-sign up for your starter set any time). For more information, please call 603-624-6550 ext. 7628. No Registration required.

Teacher Thursdays + Bring Your Own Vinyl, To Share Brewing Company, Manchester, NH – School’s out — class is in session at the taproom! Join us on Thursday, Feb. 26 for a laid-back Teacher & School Staff Appreciation Night, paired with Bring Your Own Vinyl for the perfect after-work unwind. We’re opening early at 3:30 pm so teachers, aides, administrators, counselors, bus drivers, and all school staff can stop by right after the bell rings.

NAACP Panel Presentation: Youth Leaders of Victory Women of Vision, Manchester City Library, Manchester, NH – Join us for the Manchester NAACP General Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 6 pm – 7:30 pm at the Manchester City Library. We’re spotlighting Youth Leaders from Victory Women of Vision as they share how they’re moving the needle, uplifting immigrant and refugee communities, and shaping the change they aspire to see in today’s world. Join via Zoom here.

Schitt’s Creek Trivia with Savvy Sweets and Treats, Wine on Main, Concord, NH – In honor of Catherine O’Hara, put your Schitt’s Creek knowledge to the test while enjoying themed cupcakes and a wine tasting. Win prizes! Join us this Thursday, Feb. 26 from 6:30 pm – 8 pm. More info here.

The Golden Gloves: All New England Open and Novice Semi Finals, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell, MA – Lowell Sun Charities is proud to present the 79th Annual Golden Gloves at Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Thursdays from January 8 – March 5 starting at 7:30 pm. Don’t miss a moment of one of the longest-standing New England sports traditions, as the best amateur boxers from the area battle it out across the weeks to see who will be crowned champion. Thursday Night is Fight Night at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium! Get tickets here.

Feb. 27

Honey Cup Cafe and Tearoom Dine to Donate, Manchester, NH – Join Honey Cup Cafe and Tearoom for a dine-to-donate day! Honey Cup has graciously offered to donate 10% of sales on Friday Feb. 27 starting at 9 am to The Manchester Diaper Pantry. They are also hosting a donation box for us inside, if you have open or unopened packages of diapers to donate we encourage you to step into this lovely little cafe and enjoy a cup of coffee! More info here.

Pokémon Day – 30th Anniversary Celebration, Double Midnight Comics, Manchester, NH – Join us this Pokémon Day to celebrate the Pokémon trading card game, video games, and Pokémon GO! ALL DAY there will be discounts on select Pokémon Products. On Friday, Feb. 27 from 10 am – 7 pm, our Pokémon Professors Isaiah and Holly will be teaching the Pokémon Trading Card Game! This will include a FREE 30 card demo deck (while supplies last). More info here.

TYC Presents: The Coffee Shop Series, The Moka Pot, Manchester, NH – We’re so excited to kick off TYC Presents: The Coffee Shop Series, a monthly open mic–style showcase highlighting youth performers ages 12–18. Join us this Friday, Feb. 27 from 6 pm – 8 pm at The Moka Pot. There’s still time to sign up to perform. Whether you sing, rap, play an instrument, read poetry, or want to share your art, this space is for YOU. Email us at tyc.theyouthcomplex@gmail.com or sign up directly on our website. Good vibes, live youth talent, and community energy, all in one space.

VICUS VOX – Open Mic Night, Positive Street Art, Nashua, NH – Join us for our Open Mic Series, “VICUS VOX” (Latin for “Voice of the City”), where participants showcase their vocal talents with the community! Signups are on a first come, first serve basis. Content must be friendly for all ages. This event will take place on Friday, Feb. 27 starting at 7 pm. More info here.

Restorative Yoga ~ Sound Healing Singing Bowls Meditation, Hot Yoga Manchester, Manchester, NH – Join Jada for a deeply nourishing Restorative Yoga session, enhanced by the calming sounds of Singing Bowls with Lusann. This special event features gentle, prop-supported postures that promote profound relaxation, paired with the healing resonance of sound meditation to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and restore balance. These classes will take place on Friday, Feb. 27 at 7 pm and 8:15 pm. Get tickets here.

PAINT PARTY: HAPPY HYDRANGEAS!, Chunky’s Cinema Pub, Manchester, NH – Bridget is back at Chunky’s and she is utilizing our SPACIOUS lobby & bar (or theater) to guide you through a full size painting! Tickets are only $45 and there are limited seats available. The bar is open through the entirety of the event for classic crafted cocktails! Area is open 1 hour before the painting starts to order dinner and drinks! This event will take place on Friday, Feb. 27 at 7:15 pm. Reserve your spot here.

Gimme Gimme Disco, Nashua Center for the Arts, Nashua, NH – Calling all Dancing Queens! Here we go again! If you can’t get enough ABBA then do we have a dance party for you. We are a DJ based dance party playing all your favorite ABBA hits, plus plenty of other disco hits from the 70s & 80’s like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, & Cher (DISCO ATTIRE ENCOURAGED). So honey honey, take-a-chance and you’ll be dancing all night long. Grab tickets, bring your friends, and have the best night of your life! This event will take place on Friday, Feb. 27 starting at 8 pm. Get tickets here.

Breezeway’s Big Gay Bash!, Breezeway Pub, Manchester, NH – Big Gay Events and The Breezeway Pub are excited to be partnering for a BGE take over on the last Friday of each month! Join us on Friday, Feb. 27 starting at 10 pm.

Feb. 28

“Sky is the Limit” Rail Jam, McIntyre Ski Area, Manchester, NH – Join us for the “Sky is the Limit” Rail Jam at McIntyre Ski Area on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 8 am – 3 pm. Riders can register online ahead of time or in the Lodge from 8 am – 10 am. All categories will then meet at the top of the course at 10:30 am. 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞: Groms: 10:30am-11:30am / Teens: 11:45am-12:45pm / Open Class: 1:00pm-2pm / Judge Deliberation: 2pm-3pm / Awards at 3pm in the Base Lodge. Come ride. Come watch. Come hang out. The sky is the limit — we’ll see you in the park. Register here.

Chocolate Festival, St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Lowell, MA – Chocolate Festival is back! $12 gets you in for all the Chocolate you can eat. $7 for children 5 to 12 and under 5 is free with paying adult. We accept all major credit cards. Can you say chocolate without smiling? This event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11 am – 4 pm.

Maple Sugaring, STEM Academy, Lowell, MA – Have you ever tapped a tree to collect the sap? If you want to learn how the tapping and sugaring process works, join us for our annual sugaring event! One of two amazing Saturday events. LP&CT, along with a Field Teacher from Mass Audubon, will have a demonstration and answer your questions in the schoolyard of the STEM Academy in Lowell. This event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 12 pm – 1 pm. More info here.

Author Signing with Nathan Graziano, The Bookery, Manchester, NH – Stop by Bookery Manchester to get Nathan Graziano’s latest release, “A Better Loser,” signed and meet the author! In A Better Loser, Nathan Graziano’s new collection of linked short stories, his characters are losing their battles to preserve a dignity that continues to disappear in front of them. Whether facing romantic troubles, addiction, or struggling to rein in their passions, these characters will not allow their failures to define them—instead, they become “better losers.” This event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 12:30 pm. More info here.

Community Meal, YWCA, Manchester, NH – Held on the last Saturday of each month, our Community Meal is a free, welcoming space to come together, share a meal, and build connection with neighbors. Join us for the next one on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 12 pm – 2 pm at the YWCA located at 72 Concord St. Everyone is welcome. No registration required just come as you are.

Lecture: Maple Sugaring in New England, New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH – Join us for Maple Sugaring in New England on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 2 pm. From steel buckets and oxen-drawn wagons to the advanced technology used today, maple syrup production has changed considerably over time. But one thing has remained constant- maple trees and their sweet sap. Join Steven Roberge, University of New Hampshire’s State Extension Forester, to learn about the history, production, and biology of maple sugaring. Admission is free for New Hampshire Historical Society members, $10 for nonmembers. No registration required. More info here.

National Day of Reading Event, Manchester True Collaborative Center (YWCA), Manchester, NH – Save the date! Join Human Rights Campaign New England and Veronica LaForce at the Manchester True Collaborative Center located in the YWCA at 72 Concord Street for the National Day of Reading Event. This free event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 3 pm – 5 pm. RSVP here.

Tết in Lowell 2026, UMass Lowell – University Crossing: Moloney Hall, Lowell, MA – UMLVSA is honored to invite you to Tết in Lowell 2026, celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Horse! In Vietnamese culture, the horse symbolizes freedom, perseverance, and confidence. We are proud to continue this cultural tradition here at UMass Lowell, spreading our heritage and customs with the community. We would love for you to join us on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 6 pm located in University Crossing: Moloney Hall for an amazing night filled with music and entertainment!

March 1

1st Anniversary Party, NXT Coffee Bar, Manchester, NH – The month of March marks a lot of fun in the life of NXT. Come celebrate our 1 year anniversary on Sunday, March 1 from 8 am – 3 pm…. that’s right – here til THREE PM! March 1st also kicks off our new extended hours – we’ll be staying open every day ’til 3. More sun and more coffee, what more could you need. We’re looking forward to more coffee and community this next year, and are so thankful all the joy our first year has brought!

Freeze Your Buns #5 – We’re Loco for Hot Cocoa!, Conway Arena Pro Shop, Nashua, NH – Freeze Your Buns is a Classic New England Winter 5K race series. This is a NO-FRILLS, flat, FUN, 3(ish)-loop course starting and ending at Conway Arena, 8 Riverside Street, Nashua. Hot beverages and light refreshments provided post-race. Cost is $6/race. A special thank you to our primary sponsor Delta Dental!!! This event will take place on Sunday, March 1 starting at 9 am. More info here.

Around The World with Math, Russian School of Mathematics, Nashua, NH – Explore the world through fun, hands-on math games and challenges inspired by different countries. Interactive. Playful. Perfect for curious kids. This event will take place on Sunday, March 1 from 12 – 2 pm at the Russian School of Mathematics – Nashua. It’s FREE & open to the public. Grades K–5. Come travel the world with math. More info here.

Lexington Lantern Festival Celebration, Cary Hall, Lexington, MA – Join us for the 4th Annual Lantern Festival on Sunday, March 1 from 1 pm – 7 pm at Cary Hall (1605 Massachusetts Ave. Lexington, MA)! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of lanterns and community. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of interactive performances and illumination fun. Register here.

Mx. Gay Granite State, Backyard Brewery and Kitchen, Manchester, NH – The Third Annual Mx. Gay Granite State pageant is back! This year 13 contestants will compete for the crown to represent the Granite State! This event will take place on Sunday, March 1 at 5 pm. Get tickets here.

Planning Ahead?

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

May 9: 50th Annual Crafts in the Park, Andover, MA