Your Guide to What’s Happening in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region

ONGOING

ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts/CCAC, art, workshops and events, open year-round with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Bad Mom Night, every Thurs., Trenta, 30 Middleton Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-515-1068, www.trentanh.com.

Believe in Books Literacy Foundation/Theatre in the Wood, Intervale, programs for children, 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

Breakfast Buffet, 7 a.m. - 11 a.m., Wolfeboro Masonic Lodge, 35 Trotting Track Rd, Wolfeboro. Pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, omelets made-to-order, Eggs Benedict, biscuit and gravy, juice, and coffee. Served the second Sunday of every month. 603-569-4637.

Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for hiking, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 603-284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com.

Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, free, directions/info: www.chocorualake.org.             

Coffee Hour, 10 – 11 a.m., coffee, tea and snacks, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537, Effingham.lib.nh.us.

Cog Railway, 3168 Base Station Rd., Mount Washington, 800-922-8825, www.thecog.com.

Conway Historical Society, historical info., 603-447-5551, www.conwayhistoricalsociety.org.

Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, many learning experiences, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Conway Scenic Railroad, train rides to White Mt. areas, reservations: 6030-356-5251, station located at 38 Norcross Circle, N. Conway, www.conwayscenic.com.

Cookbook Club, meets on 3rd Wed. every other month, 12:30 p.m., Pope Memorial Library, 2719 Main St., North Conway, 603-356-2961, www.popelibrarynh.org.

Dam Brewhouse, events, 1323 NH Rte. 175, Campton, 603-726-4500, www.dambrewhouse.com.

Frank Bolles Nature Reserve, walking trails, off Rt. 16 to Chocorua Lake Rd., Chocorua, www.chocorualake.org.

Freedom Gallery, artwork/exhibits by area artists, 8 Elm St., Freedom, 610-762-2493.

Freedom Village Store,  artisan items, baked goods and more, 11 Elm St., Freedom, call for info/hours: 603-539-3077, www.freedomvillagestore.org.

Great Glen Trails, outdoor center/activities, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com

Guided Snowshoe Tours, Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, call for hours, 603-383-9355, 153 Main St., Jackson, www.jacksonxc.org.

In the Round, Sundays at 8:45 a.m., thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 603-284-7532. 

Indoor Pickleball, 5 p.m., Sandwich Central School gym, Sandwich, every Tues., Wed. & Fri., parksandrec@sandwichnh.org.

Jackson Historical Society, Jackson Historical Society, 23 Black Mt. Rd., Jackson, info./hours: 603-383-4060, www.jacksonhistory.org.

Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, meets second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro. A second group meets first and third Tuesday of each month at Community Center, 22 Lehner St., Wolfeboro, www.llqg.net.

Lakes Region Curling Association, fall & winter leagues, matches at Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center, 84 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, Sundays 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., 603-569-5639.

Majestic Café, jazz, blues, and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.

Makers Mill, variety of workshops, classes in arts and crafts and more, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Making Strides, 8 – 9 a.m., drop-in walking for groups or singles, Ossipee Town Hall, no pre-registration required, 55 Main St., Center Ossipee, takes place various times: www.ossipee.recdesk.com.

Mt. Washington Valley Arts Assoc., 16 Norcross Circle, North Conway, 603-356-2787, www.mwvarts.org.

Naturalist Led Hikes, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, space limited, registration/info.: 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

NE Ski Museum, ski exhibits, 2628 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, www.newenglandskimuseum.org.

NH Farm Museum, old-time farm events, tours, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Outdoor Nature Based Storytime for Young Children, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org. 

Quilting Group, 1 - 4 p.m., meets every 2 weeks, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/info: 603-539-6390

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, events, tours, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Roller Skating Night, 5 p.m., Mondays, bring your own skates, for age 18 and up, Ossipee Town Hall, 55 Main St., Ossipee, info/updates: 603-539-1307, www.ossipee.org.

Second Saturday Contradance, Tamworth Outing Club, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, admission charged, info.: Amy Berrier 603-651-5800 or Teresa Fournier at 978-609-2181.

Song and Jam Circle, 6:30 – 8 p.m., community created jams and song circle, 3rd Monday of each month, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Tamworth, free, bring your favorite instruments, Arts Council of Tamworth, 603-584-2712, www.artstamworth.org.

Tamworth Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m. - noon, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, info: www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

Tamworth Townhouse Hoot – Bruce Berquist & Jim Alt, 1 – 3 p.m., Saturdays, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, song circle, local musicians welcome to participate, bruceberquist@gmail.com.

Thursday Night Book Club, meets fourth Thursday of every month for discussion of books; Mystery Book Club meets second Thursday of the month, White Birch Books, 2568 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 603-356-3200, www.whitebirchbooks.com.

Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, programs, hikes, nature learning center, 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.

Wolfeboro Table Tennis, meets every Wed. from 4 - 6 p.m., in basement of All Saints Church, Wolfeboro, all skill levels welcome, $5 admission charge each week, info: 603-520-5651.

Young Farmers, 10 – 11 a.m., held on selected Saturdays through June, introduce children to the wonders of the farm, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, pre-registration suggested: 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

 JANUARY

Through Jan., Photography Exhibit by Jane Davidson, Freedom Public Library, 38 Old Portland Rd., Freedom, 603-539-5176, www.freedompubliclibrary.org.

Through Jan. 31, Susan Spellman exhibit, children’s book illustrations, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537,  https://effingham.lib.nh.us/.

Through March, Mount Washington Snowcoach Tours, take a ride to the tree line on the Mt. Washington Auto Road, at approximately 4,200 feet, into a sub-arctic world tour narrated by expert guides, info/tickets: www.greatglentrails.com.

Jan. 21, Mt. Washington Valley Heals, 5:30 – 7 p.m., community healing issues, Periodical Room, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Jan. 22, Kevin Dolan & Simon Crawford, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, , 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org. 

Jan. 22, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m., music with Steve Flaherty, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-786-6754.

Jan. 22, Sign Language Interpretation, with Don and Patty Poulin, 10 - 11 a.m., Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537, https://effingham.lib.nh.us/.

Jan. 22, Yoga for Kids and Caregivers, 11 - 11:45 a.m., program by Dixie Lee for families, breathing exercises, stretches, BYO mat, Ham Community Room, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Jan. 23, Seth Gallant & Pinkerton, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, , 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.

Jan. 25, Cranapalooza, party in Schneider Square, music, games and more, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-786-6754. (Also Feb. 1, 8, 15 & March 1)

Jan. 25, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 - 7 p.m., music with Steve Haidaichuk, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-786-6754.

Jan. 25, M.W. Otto Rhode Memorial Skin & Ski, 11:30 a.m., Great Glen Trails, one day of the year to ski or snowboard down Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

Jan. 25, Personality Mini Sessions, with Krista Tesseyman Photography, 10 a.m. – noon, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537, https://effingham.lib.nh.us/.

Jan. 25, The Suitcase Junket, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Jan. 26, Uphill Series, 8 – 11 a.m., weekly group ski for all levels, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore.com.

Jan. 27, Book Discussion Group, 4 – 5 p.m., Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Jan. 29, Book Club – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537, https://effingham.lib.nh.us/.

Jan. 29, Kevin Dolan & Simon Crawford, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, , 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737,

Jan. 29, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537, https://effingham.lib.nh.us/.

Jan. 29, Yoga for Kids and Caregivers, 11 - 11:45 a.m., program by Dixie Lee for families, breathing exercises, stretches, BYO mat, Ham Community Room, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Jan. 30, Jim “Doc” Pacheco, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.

Jan. 30, Skywatch: What’s Up in Tonight’s Sky, 5 – 7:30 p.m., hosted y NH Astronomical Society, Ham Community Room, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Jan. 31, Travelin’ McCourys, 8 p.m., banjo & mandolin bluegrass, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Jan. 31-Feb. 2, NH Sanctioned & Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Competition, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Rd., Gorham, by Jackson Chamber of Commerce, 978-580-0905, www.jacksonnh.com.

FEBRUARY

Feb. 1, BlueGrit Blues Band, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, , 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.

Feb. 1, Clements Brothers, 8 p.m., folk music, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Feb. 1, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 - 7 p.m., music with Chris Shalick, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-786-6754.

Feb. 1, Take Your Child to the Library Day with Musical Guest Steve Blunt, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Feb. 1, 8, 15 & March 1, Cranapalooza, party in Schneider Square, music, games and more, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-786-6754.

Feb. 2, 9 & 23, Uphill Series, 8 – 11 a.m., weekly group ski for all levels, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore.com.

Feb. 5, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., music with Ryan St. Onge, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-786-6754.

Feb. 5, Music Informance Series, interactive discussions 6 p.m., Wolfeboro Public Library, South Main St., Wolfeboro by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, pre-register: 603-569-2151, www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org.

Feb. 6, Art Lesson with Local Artist, 6 – 7:30 p.m., learn art fundamental with local artist Jessie, Ham Room, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Feb. 7, Harry Manx, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Feb. 8, Cecilia, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Feb. 8, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 - 7 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-786-6754.

Feb. 11, A Yellowstone Spring: New Life Begins, 4 - 5 p.m., experience the glory of Yellowstone’s wildlife, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Feb. 14, On A Winter’s Night on Valentine’s Day, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Feb. 15, Love in the Country, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Feb. 15, Tapestry in Postcards from France, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 115 South Main St., Wolfeboro, by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, 603-569-2151, www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org.

Feb. 15, Wolfeboro Progressive Ski Dinner, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Abenaki Ski Area, 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, tickets/info.: 603-569-2200, https://wolfeboro.recdesk.com/community/program.

Feb. 20, Comedian Bob Marley, 8 p.m., vocals and guitar, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Feb. 20-March 2, Sixth – Teen Edition, M&D Playhouse, M&D Playhouse, at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse, 2760 White Mountain Highway, N. Conway, 603-733-5275, www.mdplayhouse.com.

Feb. 21, Haggard and Cashed, 8 p.m., country and western music, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Feb. 21-March 2, Wolfeboro Winter Carnival, 10 a.m., fun wintertime events around Wolfeboro, 603-569-2200 for updates.

Feb. 22, The Early Evening Show, 8 p.m., comedy show, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Feb. 23, Ski, Shoe, Fatbike to the Clouds, 10 a.m., Great Glen Trails, 1 Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

Feb. 24, Book Discussion Group, 4 – 5 p.m., Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

Feb. 28, Chris Trapper and Spencer Albee with Zack Bence, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

MARCH

March 1, Cranapalooza, party in Schneider Square, music, games and more, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-786-6754.

March 1, Kat Edmonson, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

March 7, Frank Santos Jr., 7:30 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

 March 8, Being Petty: The Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Experience, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

March 9, Pure Prairie League, 5 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

March 13, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

March 17, Book Discussion Group, 4 – 5 p.m., Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

March 20-30, Parasite Drag, M&D Playhouse, at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse, 2760 White Mountain Highway, N. Conway, 603-733-5275, www.mdplayhouse.com.

March 22, Reverie Road, traditional Irish music, 7 p.m., Anderson Hall, Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, pre-register: 603-569-2151, www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org.

March 29, Altan, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

APRIL

April 6, Absolute Queen, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.

April 12, Lonesome Ace Stringband, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, ME, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

April 18, 1964 The Tribute, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

April 19, Alison Brown, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

April 21, Book Discussion Group, 4 – 5 p.m., Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.

April 24-May 4, The Sweet Delilah Swim Club, M&D Playhouse, at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse, 2760 White Mountain Highway, N. Conway, 603-733-5275, www.mdplayhouse.com.