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Featured LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4th
- Dave Zangri / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Eddie Sands / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Lewis Goodwin / Shorty’s (Nashua) / 5:30pm
- Matt Jackson / Tortilla Flat (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Chris Letser / Copper Door (Bedford) / 7pm
- Peter Pappas / Copper Door (Salem) / 7pm
- Swipe Right Duo / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 7pm
- Dee and Tritter / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 7pm
- David Rousseau / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5th
- Cody Knapp / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Jordan Holmes / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- Dani Sven / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- Ralph Allen / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- Jodee Frawlee / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
- Kevin Horan / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 7pm
- MB Padfield / Telly’s (Epping) / 8pm
- Mostly 90’s / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
- Ghosts of Jupiter, Mushroom Cloud / Shaskeen Irish Pub (Manchester) / 8pm
- Lisa Marie / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 8pm
- Off the Record / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th
- Colin Hart / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 4pm
- Chris Taylor / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Cody Knapp / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- MB Padfield / Murphy’s (Bedford) / 6pm
- Peter Pappas / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- Paul Lussier / Dreo (Salem) / 7pm
- Blind Date (Holiday Show) / Pembroke City Limits (Suncook Village) / 7pm
- Jenni Lynn Duo / Casey Magee’s Irish Pub & Music Hall (Nashua) / 8pm
- Small Town Stranded / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8:30pm
- FatBunny / Bonfire (Manchester) / 9pm
- Peter Poirier / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7th
- Lilly Innella / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am
- Phil Jacques / Copper Door (Salem) / 11am
- D-Comp Trio / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 1pm
Always be sure to check a venue’s website or social media for last minute changesor to see if there are ticket or admission requirements. Thank you to Notso Costley Productions and all our live music venues for your support of LOCAL LIVE MUSIC. The Weekly Entertainment Report is brought to you by the Ted Herbert Music School & Rentals – www.tedherbert.com or (603)669-7469
FEATURED ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4th
SYMPHONY NH – JINGLE BRASS / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
A Sparkling Holiday Celebration with the Symphony NH Brass Quintet. Get ready to ring in the season with Jingle Brass, a joyful and jolly brass quintet performance full of holiday cheer! From heartwarming carols to bold fanfares, this festive program features fresh arrangements of seasonal classics and beloved tunes—wrapped in the golden glow of brass. Whether you’re sipping cocoa or tapping your toes, Jingle Brass brings the spirit of the holidays to life with rich harmonies, brilliant sound, and just the right touch of sparkle. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves their holidays with a little extra shine! www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588 / ALSO PLAYING Sunday, December 6th at 3pm at Bank of NH Stage (Concord). www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111 – DIRECT/x
LEE & DR. G / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
LEE & DR. G will celebrate the release of their debut album “GIRL FOR ME” at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage on December 4. Putting on one of the best rock shows in the region–think ZZ Top meets Stevie Ray Vaughan–LEE & DR. G’s high energy performances leave crowds pulsating. Rock and delta blues howls through halls as concertgoers (who thought they had ordered water) joyfully realize that they’ve been served a shot of lightning–and it goes down easy. Come get your soul turned on, and remember that you’re already free. Vinyl copies of “GIRL FOR ME” are available for purchase at the show. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
STAND BY ME – THE FILM AND ITS STARS 40 YEARS LATER / Capitol Center (Concord) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
A deeply special evening honoring one of the most beloved films of a generation. Experience Stand By Me on the big screen once more, followed by an intimate, long-awaited reunion and live in-person conversation with the stars who lived it—Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, and Wil Wheaton. Together, they’ll revisit the summer that changed everything—on set and on screen—sharing memories, laughter, and secrets behind a film that still brings people together after all these years. The evening will also include heartfelt reflections on working with their friend and co-star, the late River Phoenix, whose iconic performance continues to resonate with audiences around the world. www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
TUPELO NIGHT OF COMEDY / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Featuring Matt Barry, Tyler Hittnet, and Sean Ruiz. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
A CHRISTMAS CAROL / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / through December 28th – DIRECT/x
Come celebrate the holiday season as the Palace Theatre tradition continues with Charles Dickens’ classic story of Scrooge and Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol. Known for his penny-pinching ways, Scrooge is visited by three ghosts on a snowy Christmas Eve. These ghostly visits reveal Scrooge’s past, present and future, filling him with newfound hope and joy in the Christmas season! With lively song and dance, special effects, professional actors and a live orchestra, this heartwarming tale will create family memories you will cherish forever. www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5th
BACK IN BLACK – THE BEST AC/DC TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
The Best AC/DC Tribute Show performed by Back in Black has been touring the United States since 1990, entertaining audiences with their accurate replication of AC/DC’s music old and new. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588 – LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
PAUL HODES & BLUE BUDDHA BAND / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
Paul Hodes and The Blue Buddha Band return to the BNH stage. Their original sound fuses folk, rock, roots, and blues with superb song-writing into a powerful blend, hitting all the essentials…Love, Sex, Life, Death, War, Peace and Hot Cars. Some folks hear echoes of Neil Young/Springsteen/Dylan in their sound with lyrics that have something to say and a “go-for-broke” vibe. As one reviewer summed it up… “textured instrumentation, stunning musicianship and an addictive vibe.” Honk Magazine said “Paul Hodes and The Blue Buddha Band take you on an unforgettable musical journey.” Radio Caviar says: “incendiary guitars and catchy choruses, a statement of rock and roll well done!” Indie O’clock said: “Hot music, full of life, beautiful and full of energy, we love it…” www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
GARY HOEY – HO! HO! HOEY / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
This year marks the 30th Anniversary of Ho Ho Hoey. In 1995 Gary Hoey created the first ever full album of rock instrumental holiday classics in his bedroom on an 8-track recorder. His love for Christmas music came from his beloved mother and growing up in Boston set the backdrop for many great holiday memories. Gary’s Ho! Ho! Hoey Rockin’ Holiday Tour has become a cherished holiday tradition for families and radio stations around the world. His success behind instrumental rock Christmas music started after his version of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” hit the airwaves with its classical arrangement and metal flavor. The show is a unique fusion of holiday cheer and electrifying rock ‘n’ roll, masterminded by the virtuoso guitarist. Hoey’s prolific career has spanned over 30 years and 21 albums in various genres. It’s his amazing talent and love for his fans that have made him immensely popular with audiences of all ages. Joining him is his amazing son, Ian Hoey on guitar. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th
MR. AARON’S HOLIDAY BASH / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 11:00am – DIRECT/x
Mr. Aaron is bringing song, dance, and holiday cheer to the BNH Stage with Mr Aaron’s Holiday Bash!!! Come donned in your best holiday apparel (striped socks! string light necklaces!! ugly sweaters!!!) and be ready to burn off all those extra calories from holiday treats dancing and singing to your favorite holiday classics and Mr. Aaron originals! We always have a great time when Mr. Aaron is here, and this bash will be no different! www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
SAFE HAVEN BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER / Capitol Center (Concord) / 2:00pm & 7:00pm – DIRECT/x
Safe Haven Ballet is thrilled to bring their spirited, full-length ballet of The Nutcracker to New England this season! This dynamic performance includes all of your favorite characters including a strong-minded Clara to the eccentric Drosselmeyer, the spooky rats, as well as the beloved Sugarplum Fairy. In the Land of Sweets you will be introduced to a variation unique to Safe Haven Ballet called The Brave American. Come be transformed by the magic of the season with us! Safe Haven Ballet is a 501(c)(3) and exists to uplift and inspire the community through professional performances and world class ballet education while upholding a trauma-informed approach. Many of these brave survivors will be in the production as they help bring the magic of the season to you. We would love your energetic applause! www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
THE FOUR TOPS / Center for the Arts (Nashua) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
The quartet, originally called the Four Aims, made their first single for Chess in 1956, and spent seven years on the road and in nightclubs, singing pop, blues, Broadway, but mostly jazz—four-part harmony jazz. When Motown’s Berry Gordy Jr. found out they had hustled a national “Tonight Show” appearance, he signed them without an audition to be the marquee act for the company’s Workshop Jazz label. That proved short-lived, and Stubbs’ powerhouse baritone lead and the exquisite harmonies of Fakir, Benson, and Payton started making one smash after another with the writing-producing trio Holland-Dozier-Holland. In 1990, with 24 Top 40 pop hits to their credit, the Four Tops were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Though they would no longer have hits on record, the group continued to be a hit in concert, touring incessantly, a towering testament to the enduring legacy of the Motown Sound they helped shape and define. Following Payton’s death in 1997, the group briefly worked as a trio until Theo Peoples, a former Temptation, was recruited to restore the group to a quartet. When Stubbs subsequently grew ill, Peoples became the lead singer and former Motown artist-producer Ronnie McNeir was enlisted to fill Payton’s spot. In 2005, when Benson died, Payton’s son Roquel replaced him. www.nashuacenterforthearts.com or (800)657-8774
THE SCOTT SPRADLING BAND: ROCKIN’ BIG BAND CHRISTMAS / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm – DIRECT/x
The Scott Spradling Band playing the hits of the golden era of Swing music, Big Band and the music of the first decade of Rock and Roll. Rock around the Christmas Tree and get into the Holiday Spirit with a Full Big Band. Enjoy the hits of the Christmas season performed by The Scott Spradling Band. A modern Big Band Holiday Tradition, classic Christmas songs, new classics covered with live horn section, and guest vocalists. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
CARBON LEAF / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8:00pm – DIRECT/x
Carbon Leaf’s fifteenth studio album, Time is the Playground is both a call to action and an embrace of the moment. Marrying nostalgic storytelling to nuanced, folk-infused indie rock, the Richmond, Virginia band embroiders heartfelt melody and harmony with acoustic and electric instrumentation to create a 12-song rumination on time, love and personal growth that’s equal parts urgent epiphany and contented exhalation. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7th
UN-SILENT NIGHT: AN EPIC HOLIDAY SING ALONG / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 2:00pm – DIRECT/x
Un-Silent Night is Choir! Choir! Choir!’s warmest and fuzziest night ever! Imagine yourself surrounded by hundreds of other voices, making your way through an unforgettable mix of holiday classics and seasonal pop gems! Sigh. What could feel better as winter approaches? Absolutely nothing. And it doesn’t matter if or what you celebrate: Dust off that ugly sweater, grab your friends and family, and get ready to feel the glow of togetherness at a fully interactive holiday sing-along show like no other! www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
HOLIDAY POPS / LaBelle Winery (Derry) / 3:00pm – DIRECT/x
Join us at LaBelle Winery Derry on December 7, 2025 for our annual Holiday Pops Concert! This show will feature a brass quintet and string quartet, performed by a select group of talented members from the NH Philharmonic Orchestra. You’ll hear beautiful renditions of classical melodies & popular holiday hits that are sure to put you in that festive mood. This concert is great for all ages, and is a yearly audience favorite – don’t miss out! www.labellewinery.com or (603)672-9898
NH GAY MEN’S CHORUS PRESENTS: PEACE & GOODWILL / Bank of NH Stage (Concord) / 3:00pm – DIRECT/x
Come and join the New Hampshire Gay Men’s Chorus as we spread Peace & Goodwill celebrating the holiday season and a beloved TV special that turns 60 this year! www.ccanh.com or (603)225-1111
COMING SOON:
A WONDERFUL LIFE: THE MUSICAL / Majestic Theatre (Derry) / December 12-14 – DIRECT/x
Frank Capra’s classic film has been brought to vibrant theatrical life through the remarkable collaboration of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner Sheldon Harnick and Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Joe Raposo. The story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls remains a timeless fable of dreams, disillusionment, and the power of love. An uplifting chronicle of the extraordinary lives of ordinary folk, A Wonderful Life exhilarates the mind and heart as it celebrates the innate goodness in us all. A Majestic Family Production (Adults/Teens/Kids) www.majestictheatre.net or (603)669-7469