This weekend is coming in hot with the springtime vibes! From the Spring Thrift Market in Boston, to the annual Garden Symposium at SNHU, to the Bloom Bar in Pembroke, to the Vernal Tease Burlesque Show at the Hop Knot, to the Easter Family Fun Day in Nashua, to the Spring Equinox Community Market in Dover, spring has sprung and there are bountiful ways to celebrate.

Looking for an abundance of art and music to make your weekend worthwhile? Check out our Weekly Entertainment report for live music and lively arts in and around Southern NH.

Multi-day event:

March 21-22

Spring Thrift Festival Market, Revere Hotel (next to the Commons), Boston, MA – BOSTON, we are hosting back to back HUGE Vintage Markets at the Revere 5 minutes from the Commons! BOSTON, we are hosting a HUGE Vintage Markets at the Revere Hotel! Over 70+ Vendors each day, 20k SQ FT of Vintage, Y2k, Jewelry, designer, $10 Piles, temp tats, tooth gems, free drinks, and so much more!! Find some new clothes, grab some food, and hang out with friends! SEE YOU ON MARCH 21ST AND 22ND. Early Bird 11-12, General Admission 12-5! @select.markets on Instagram for more details.

March 19

Shake, Stir, and Stretch, The Moka Pot, Manchester, NH – Getting Ready For the Mayhem This Week? Need to Recharge After the Chaos? We’re Inviting All Our Service Workers Who Need to Get STRETCHED OUT This Thursday the 19th! Come on into the Moka Pot, Have a Tea and Relax with Us! Get Stretched! You know you wanna….Decompress and Hang Out this Thursday, March 19 from 12 pm – 2 pm!

Theater Thursday: All is Lost, Concord Public Library Auditorium, Concord, NH – Join us for a screening of the 2013 film All Is Lost, starring Robert Redford. A solitary mariner struggles to survive in the Indian Ocean as his damaged sailboat begins to sink and his radio equipment fails. Later, he attempts to locate a shipping route in hopes of being rescued in this masterful tale of man versus nature. Rated PG-13 with a running time of 1h 46m. This movie showing will take place on Thursday, March 19 from 2 pm – 4 pm.

14th Annual Safe Sports Social, The Derryfield Restaurant, Manchester, NH – Join us on Thursday, March 19 from 5 pm – 7 pm at the Derryfield for an evening focused on connection, community, and protecting the health and safety of local student athletes. The Safe Sports Social is a community event to benefit Greater Manchester youth and bring people together who believe that sports have many important physical, social and emotional benefits for kids. This event will take place on Thursday, March 19 from 5 pm – 7 pm. More info here.

The Greater Nashua Young Professionals Social, The Nash Casino, Nashua, NH – Explore a night of networking, appetizers, and kicking back after work at The Nash Casino at their Topgolf Swing Suites! Whether you’re looking to advance your career or simply meet like-minded individuals, this free networking event promises great conversations and even better brews. Our events are open to the public, and we invite you to join this growing group that brings a wide variety of industries and ages. Whether you are new to the area, new in your industry, or new in your role, we encourage you to come check us out. This event will take place on Thursday, March 19 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Register here.

Boys & Girls Club Game Night Tournament, Boards & Brews, Manchester, NH – Join MYP and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester for a night of strategy, fun, and community for the very first GAME NIGHT TOURNAMENT in partnership with Boards & Brews! Whether you’re a grandmaster or a casual player, we need you to help make this the best tournament yet. Help us host an epic tournament for 15–20 local kids as they battle for the Championship Trophy and special prizes. This event will take place on Thursday, March 19 from 5:30 pm – 8 pm. Sign up here.

Meals Matter Trivia Night, Spyglass Brewery, Nashua, NH – Attention Trivia Fans! Our Meals Matter program is hosting a trivia night on March 19 to help raise fund to support their program. Meals Matter is a program that works to eliminate food insecurity for the student in our school district. They provided needed financial assistance to families across the district. Don’t miss your chance for a fun night to support a great cause! This event will take place on Thursday, March 19 from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Get tickets here.

Shamrocks & Steins Glass Etching Workshop, Rose & Rye, Concord, NH – Join us in Rose & Rye for a St. Patrick’s–inspired evening of glass etching at Arts Alley. Create two custom beer or wine glasses using shamrocks, Celtic patterns, or clever drink-inspired designs, perfect for your next pour. All materials included. Two glasses per guest. Holiday-inspired designs with a modern twist. Festive snacks included with beverages available for purchase! Sip, design, and leave with personalized glassware that’s equal parts festive and functional. No experience needed. Just come ready to create! This event will take place on Thursday, March 19 from 6 pm – 8 pm. Get tickets here.

March 20

She Still Loves You Nonetheless | By Cloudy Rosas | 4th Floor Mini Gallery Reception, Taffeta, Lowell, MA – When uncomfortable feelings emerge, Cloudy’s response is to compartmentalize, to break down old cardboard boxes, stitch found objects to them, and assemble them into small buildings. Through this she thinks about loneliness, depression, nature, dreams, and spirituality. There is healing the deeper we go, slowly coming back up towards learning to overcome. This exhibit is a collection of vulnerability. This will be open to the public March 14 – May 9. Join us for a reception on Friday, March 20 from 12 pm – 2 pm.

Tiny Film Festival, Nashua Public Library, Nashua, NH – That’s a wrap! Join us to view 60-second films made by the community, followed by an awards ceremony. While the library is normally closed on Fridays, we’re opening our doors at 5:30 pm so you can walk the red carpet, take photos, and grab your free popcorn and drinks for the screening. Sponsored by the Friends of the Nashua Public Library. This screening will take place on Friday, March 20 starting at 6 pm. More info here.

Mending Workshop with Nasturtium Studio, Penumbra, Concord, NH – Embrace the spirit of spring and refresh your wardrobe! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn how to mend holes and repair wear and tear in your clothing. We’ll also cover care practices to help keep your favorite pieces in good shape for years to come. Bring the garment(s) that you’d like to mend and we’ll provide the materials needed to freshen them up. This event will take place on Friday, March 20 from 6:30 pm – 8 pm. Get tickets here.

Open! That! Stage! Drag Night, Auspicious Brew, Dover, NH – This event comes around every other month, and it’s YOUR opportunity to get onstage and show your stuff!! An open stage drag show inspired by game shows with fun games and frivolous prizes. March’s special guest is TASHA TEKTITE! Wanna get onstage and perform at the next Open! That! Stage!?!?!?! Keep your eyes peeled for the next time Raya opens her sign-up form. Follow @rayasunshineomg so you don’t miss a beat! This event will take place on Friday, March 20 starting at 8 pm. Tickets are $8 advance or $10 day of show. Get tickets here.

K-Pop Club Night, Rhythm & Roots Studio, Manchester, NH – Got your tickets yet? Grab em now!
#KPOP Club night (18+) comes next Saturday! LIVE DJ SET and PHOTO BOOTH by none other than @itsdapperjosh. $10 Entry Fee. This event will take place on Friday, March 20 from 9 pm – 12 am. Get tickets here.

March 21

Spring Garden Symposium, SNHU – Dining Center, Manchester, NH – The annual Spring Garden Symposium, sponsored by the UNH Extension Master Gardeners, offers workshops, speakers, a book sale, silent auction and networking with other gardeners. A Premier gardening event Brought to you by UNH Extension Master Gardeners. ALL GARDENERS ARE WELCOME! This event will take place on Saturday, March 21 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. More info here.

City Year’s Spring Into Summer Resource Fair, 333 Beech St, Manchester, NH – This free community event brings together local organizations offering enriching summer activities, career-connected learning programs, and youth job opportunities. This resource fair will take place on Saturday, March 21 from 9 am – 12 pm. More info here.

Bloom Bar, The Vintage Cup Coffee Co., Pembroke, NH – Join Lily Flower Floral Designs for a creative and inspiring morning at Vintage Cup Coffee Co.! Design and build your own wrapped bouquet using a beautiful selection of colorful blooms. Whether you come with friends, family, or on your own, this make your own bouquet experience is open to everyone and perfect for welcoming the season! This event will take place on Saturday, March 21 from 9 am – 12 pm. More info here.

Hobbit Fest, Concord Public Library, Concord, NH – Watch the beginning of a grand adventure! Join us for a screening of The Hobbit and munch on second breakfast and elevenses. Costumes encouraged but not required (no weapons, please)! This movie is rated PG-13. (Program for all ages). This event will take place on Saturday, March 21 from 10 am – 1 pm. More info here.

Woman’s Day Expo, Everett Arena, Concord, NH – What a great way to enjoy a day with your best friend and help a great cause. Join us at the Everett Arena in Concord, NH! So much FUN with the chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes, raffles & giveaways from your local vendors! Proceeds help support the New Hampshire Breast Cancer Association. Get tickets here.

Book Swap, The Eleventh Letter Writing Gallery, Concord, NH – Looking to make room on your shelves and reading lists? We’re having a book swap this Saturday, March 21 from 12 pm – 4 pm! Bring books you’re ready to part with and take new ones! It’s FREE! (Can drop off books in advance if you’d like, starting 17 March.)

Frostwood Gallery Spring Art Show, Kimball Jenkins School of Art, Concord, NH – Join us on Saturday, March 21 from 1 pm – 5 pm at the Carriage House at Kimball Jenkins in Concord for a vibrant Spring Art Show full of fresh talent and colorful creations! You’re invited to attend our gallery’s premier art show celebrating fresh and vibrant artwork by our talented New England artists. We will have artist talks at 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm, plus there will be invited community vendors to showcase art and culture outside of our gallery. More info here.

The Kids Are Alright, Pembroke City Limits, Suncook, NH – Come and enjoy live music from young local artists while supporting Camp Shriver, a free and inclusive summer camp for children with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities! Raffle tickets included with donation-based entry fee (cash or Venmo) for great local prizes! This event will take place on Saturday, March 21 from 2 pm – 5 pm at Pembroke City Limits.

Sign and Dance with DEAFinitely Crew! at Discovery Museum, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Lowell, MA – Get ready to sign and dance! The Discovery Museum welcomes the DEAFinitely Crew for a performance that combines American Sign Language, hip hop and breakdancing. As a Boston based non-profit, DEAFinitely represents a wide diversity of Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled and hard of hearing youth. Crew members between the ages of 8-18 years old come together to work together as a team in a Deaf culture environment, expressing positive messages through dance and sign. This event will take place on Saturday, March 21 from 3 pm – 3:30 pm. More info here.

Leave by 9, The Main Venue @ Arts Alley, Concord, NH – Leave By 9 is the feel-good, scream-sing, home-by-bedtime dance party taking New Hampshire moms by storm. Leave by 9 is bringing the party early and ending it right – just for moms who want to dance, scream-sing, and be home by bedtime! Join us for an evening full of 80s-2000s bangers, unapologetic singalongs, and a dance floor packed with moms who know how to have fun without sacrificing the next day. This event will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 6 pm – 9 pm. More info here.

Swing into Spring Gala / Dana Center, St. Anselm College, Manchester, NH – NHJO Fundraiser for Bedford HS music boosters. Step into an unforgettable evening of swing-era elegance at the Dana Center at Saint Anselm College, as the New Hampshire Jazz Orchestra joins forces with the acclaimed Vintage Vocal Quartet, alongside featured solo vocalist Laura Poole, for a dazzling celebration of harmony, rhythm, and timeless style. The evening promises sophistication, excitement, and exceptional artistry. From toe-tapping swing to smooth, romantic ballads, these outstanding performers bring the spirit of the swing era vividly to life, making this concert a perfect night out for seasoned jazz fans and first-time listeners alike. Net proceeds from this concert will directly benefit the Bedford High School Music Department. tickets.anselm.edu

NEXTGEN CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING, Pennichuck Middle School, Nashua, NH – NCW is classic, family-friendly pro wrestling! This event will take place on Saturday, March 21 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Get tickets here.

Healing Night, Root Awakening Kava Bar, Nashua, NH – Join us for Healing Night at Root Awakening this Saturday, March 21 from 8 pm – 11 pm. Unwind, reset, and reconnect. Join us for a night of sound healing, good energy, and kava. 300 Main St. Nashua NH. No entry fee.

People’s Pub Night, Peddler’s Daughter, Nashua, NH – Another People’s Pub Night is coming right up! Come meet the Party at The Peddler’s Daughter pub in Nashua – discuss how you can get involved over some drinks! This event will take place on Saturday, March 21 at 8 pm.

The Vernal Tease: A Burlesque Show Celebrating Spring and Rebirth, The Hop Knot, Manchester, NH – We are doing our first ever Burlesque Show! The Vernal Tease is a burlesque show celebrating Spring and Rebirth! Sybill Disobedience will be hosting the night and will be joined by a stunning and sensual cast of amazing Burlesque talent! Enjoy performances from Ambrose Avila, Aperol Schvitz, Vivenne Kitt and Lala Luscious! This event is 21+ with a $10 ticket! There are limited seats available for this show so DON’T WAIT to grab yours! This event will take place on Saturday, March 21 starting at 9 pm. Get tickets here.

March 22

The Manchester City Democrats Saint Patrick’s Day Breakfast, Rex Theatre, Manchester, NH – This year’s Manchester City Democrats’ St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast will honor Senator Donna Soucy, a longtime champion for Manchester and the Granite State. For one morning only, she’ll also take a turn in the hot seat during our famous breakfast roast. This event will take place on Sunday, March 22 at 9 am at the Rex Theatre. Come celebrate and share a few laughs with us. Get tickets here.

Nashua 12th Annual Easter Family Fun Day, Broad Street Elementary School, Nashua, NH – Hop on over for a day packed with egg-citing activities! Join us in person to celebrate the season with games, local vendors, photos with the Easter bunny and an epic egg hunt. Bring your smiles and get ready for some family fun that you won’t want to miss! This event will take place on Sunday, March 22 from 11 am – 3 pm. Get tickets here.

Punk Rock Flea Market, Geno’s Rock Club, Portland, ME – The next Punk Rock Flea is Sunday, March 22 from 12 pm – 4 pm at Geno’s Rock Club in Portland. Entry fee is based on a pay what you can, suggested $5, it’s all ages but you have to be 21 to drink, of course.

Spring Equinox Community Market, Auspicious Brew, Dover, NH – Join us on Sunday, March 22 from 1 pm – 5 pm for our Spring Equinox Market, featuring AMAZING local artists & makers! Plus — tarot & palm readings by @jezmina.vonthiele and flash tattoos by @maachli.pokes … first come, first served! We can’t wait to celebrate springtime with you! (Yes, YOU!)

Planning Ahead?

March 28: Queen City Black Market, Manchester, NH

March 30: Board Game Speed Dating, Manchester, NH

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

April 11: Spring Speed Dating at Stark Brewing Company, Manchester, 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

April 20: Park2Park Community Clean-up, Manchester, NH

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

May 15-16: 2026 Northeast Coffee Festival, Concord, NH