COMMUNITY
GAME TIME TRIVIA
TUESDAYS at 6 p.m., The Old Salt Restaurant at Lamie’s Inn, 490 Lafayette Road, Hampton
WEDNESDAYS at 7 p.m., Thirsty Moose Taphouse Manchester, 795 Elm Street, Manchester
THURSDAYS at 7 p.m., The Derryfield Restaurant, 625 Mammoth Road, Manchester
FRIDAYS at 8:30 p.m., Cheers Grille & Bar, 17 Depot Street, Concord
COMMUNITY
FASHION FORWARD: AFRICANA STYLE CONNECTING THREADS OF AFRICAN FASHION THROUGH TIME AND PLACE
WHEN: Ongoing exhibit
WHERE: Seacoast African American Cultural Center, 10 Middle St., Portsmouth
WHAT: Tariq Zaidi’s photos of the sapeurs of the Congo is being paired with never before shown pieces from the SAACC’s own Gustin Collection of 1930s Liberian fashion.
COST: $5 – $10
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite
COMMUNITY
FBBB SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
WHEN: 7 – 8 p.m., Thursday, July 22
WHERE: Eagle Square, Concord
WHAT: This free outdoor Freese Brothers Big Band performance is part of the City of Concord’s Summer Concert Series. Join in for an evening of great swing and jazz music.
COST: Free
CONTACT: freesebrothersbigband.com
COMMUNITY
PICCOLA OPERA 2021 SUMMER FESTIVAL
WHEN: 2 – 3:30 p.m., Saturday, July 24
WHERE: Cathedral of the Pines, 10 Hale Hill Road, Rindge
WHAT: Enjoy operatic music from Purcell to Puccini, as part of a twoweek festival at Franklin Pierce University and Cathedral of the Pines.
COST: $15
CONTACT: Search Eventbrite or contact nhpiccolaopera@gmail.com
NETWORKING
COLLABORATIVE WORKFORCE DISCUSSION WHEN: 10 – 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 27
WHERE: Greater Manchester Chamber, 54 Hanover Street, Manchester
WHAT: Join the Greater Manchester Chamber and representatives from the NH Business and Economic Affairs/Office of Workforce Opportunity for a collaborative workforce discussion. Connect with fellow business owners, staff at the Chamber, and leaders at the state level to brainstorm solutions and unlock economic potential for the region.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events
SEMINAR
ADULT/CHILD CPR & AED CERTIFICATION COURSE
WHEN: 6 – 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 27
WHERE: Life Safety Institute LLC, 6 Loudon Road, Suite 203, Concord
WHAT: Learn the latest ECC science to handle respiratory and cardiac emergencies.
COST: $65
CONTACT: lifesafety.org/schedule
WEBINAR
UNDERSTANDING ANNUITIES
WHEN: 4:15 – 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, July 28
WHAT: Annuities are more than getting a fixed monthly income payment. NH Federal Credit Union’s president and CEO, John R. Young, will cover what they represent and the ins and outs of selecting what will work for you and your lifestyle.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: nhfcu.org
FUNDRAISER
SPECIAL OLYMPICS NH & BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
WHEN: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, July 31 (Rain date Aug. 7)
WHERE: Iber Holmes Gove Middle School, 1 Stephen K Batchelder Pkwy., Raymond
WHAT: No skill level is required for this friendly competition of cornhole, to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics NH and Big Brothers Big Sisters of NH. There will be a non-tournament game area for children ages 14 and under.
COST: $30 individual/$60 team, registration closes July 26
CONTACT: give.bbbsnh.org/letsplaycornhole
FUNDRAISER
GRANITE LEDGES OF CONCORD 5K RACE TO THE LEDGES
WHEN: 9 – 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 7
WHERE: Granite Ledges of Concord, 151 Langley Parkway, Concord
WHAT: In its 10th year, the fast part-trail, part-road course that starts and ends at Granite Ledges, with all of the proceeds going to the Aging Well Alliance Fund through Concord Hospital Trust.
COST: $20 for adults and children 6+
CONTACT: runreg.com/5krace-to-the-ledges
COMMUNITY
MUSIC ON THE MEETING HOUSE GREEN: JAN FULLER & HAREL GIETHEIM
WHEN: 4 – 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 8
WHERE: Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury
WHAT: Enjoy music from cellists Jan Fuller and Harel Gietheim. Fuller is a Concord native and Juilliard-trained musician. Gietheim has been described by the Boston Globe as a “brilliant cellist” and performed internationally. He is currently the principal cellist for Symphony New Hampshire.
COST: Suggested donation of $10 per person
CONTACT: shakers.org/whatson/the-arts-at-canterbury
SEMINAR
IN-PERSON CALLIGRAPHY CLASS FOR BEGINNERS WITH LETTERING
WHEN: 6:30 – 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12
WHERE: Todd Bonita Gallery, 39 Ceres Street, 1st Floor, Portsmouth
WHAT: Liz Roessler of Lettering By Liz, a Boston-based selftaught lettering artist with over 30 years of professional client experience, will help beginners fall in love with modern pointed pen calligraphy. No experience is required, and all supplies are included.
COST: $90
CONTACT: Search Eventbrite or CalligraphyBoston.com
COMMUNITY
BEST OF BOSTON COMEDY
WHEN: 8:30 – 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 14
WHERE: Backyard Brewery and Kitchen, 1211 South Mammoth Road, Manchester
WHAT: CPFProductions presents a night of non-stop laughter with comedians Jim Colliton, James Dorsey, Joe Espi and Matt Misci.
COST: $50 - $200
CONTACT: Search Eventbrite
COMMUNITY
BEST OF NH
WHEN: 5:30 – 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 21
WHERE: Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury
WHAT: Join NH Magazine’s staff for an elegant, tented party at one of our state’s most beautiful historic sites, to celebrate all the best the state has to offer — featuring great food, drink, art, culture, history, tours and rollicking humor from some of NH’s funniest people. Admission to the party also includes a complimentary tour of Shaker Village before the event.
COST: $95 per person
CONTACT: nhmagazine.com/best-of-nh
SEMINAR
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