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

MAY

May 2, Friday Night Jazz, Tracy McMullen, Tony Gaboury and Scott Kiefner, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.

May 2-4, The Hunchback of Notre Dam, Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative, The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

May 2-25 Annie, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

May 3, Backyard Birding for Families, 10 – 11 a.m., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

May 3, Bird Language, 5:45 – 10:30 a.m., Chocorua Lake Conservancy, 11 Runnells Hall Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6252, www.chocorualake.org.

May 3, Candle-Making Workshop, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 – 3 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

May 3, Community Yard Sale & Craft Fair, Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center, 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, info.: 603-569-5639 ext. 192.

May 3, Felted Landscape Collage Workshop with Cheryl Miller, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., sign up by April 21, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

May 3, Piano Night with Mark Shilansky/Michelle Mailhot (singer), 6 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

May 4, Gift Card Gala, doors open at 12:30 p.m., games begin at 1 p.m., benefit Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction, VFW Laconia Post 1670 Hall, 143 Court St., Laconia, 603-493-9524, tagtem@metrocast.net.

May 4, New England Fiddle Ensemble, 2 p.m., Interlakes High School, Auditorium, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, www.neenglandfiddleensemble.org.

May 4, Timbear Daley, soulful musical entertainment, 2 - 5 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, tickets: 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

May 7, Conservation 101 for Landowners, 6 – 7 p.m., Brookfield Town Hall, 267 Wentworth Rd., Brookfield, register: 603-473-2020, www.mmrgnh.org.

May 8, Cantrip, 7 p.m., Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

May 9, Foreigners Journey, 7:30 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

May 9, Jim Tyrrell, musical entertainment, 6 - 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, tickets: 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

May 10, April Cushman, musical entertainment, 6 - 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, tickets: 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

May 10, Charles C. Norman Munroe Preserve Spring Clean Up, 9 a.m. - noon, held at 73 Granite Rd., Ossipee, by Moose Mt. Regional Greenways, pre-register: 603-473-2020, www.mmrgnh.org.

May 10, Contradance, Tamworth Outing Club, Black Cat Quadrille with Peter Yarensky calling, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, admission charged, www.tamworthoutingclub.org.

May 10, From Landscape to Foodscape: Soil Enhancements & Composting for Your Garden, 10:30 – noon, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

May 10, GSCS Spring 2025 Shop Til You Drop Craft Fair, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., 50 artisans and crafters, crockpot meals, 50/50 raffle and more, by Granite State Choral Society, held at 150 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-973-9005, https://www.facebook.com/events/1127909119032977.

May 10, Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra presents Vintage Grooves – Hits of the 70s, 7 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

May 10, Marion Miles Remick Bird Hike, 10 – 11 a.m., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

May 10, Piano Night with Chris Fahey, 6 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

May 11, Jim Tyrrell, musical entertainment, 5 - 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, tickets: 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

May 13 & 17, Nature Station, 10 a.m. – noon, learn about plants and animals, for all ages, free, public welcome, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, Newfound Lake Assoc., 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

May 15, Pontine Theatre: The White Heron & The Star Splitter, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

May 15, The No Apologies Comedy Show, 7:30 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

May 16, Thurley Mountain Preserve Clean Up, 9 a.m. – noon, Thurley Rd. Ossipee, volunteer for clean up by moose Mountain Regional Greenways, pre-register: 603-473-2020, www.mmrgnh.org.

May 16, Timbear Daley, soulful musical entertainment, 6 - 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, tickets: 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

May 17, 2025 Chapman Sanctuary Visny Woods Annual Bird Walk, 7:30 a.m., 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 603-284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com.

May 17, Annual Branch River Paddle, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Branch Hill Farm, 307 Applebee Rd., Milton Mills, 603-473-2020, www.mmrgnh.org.

May 17, April Cushman, musical entertainment, 6 - 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, tickets: 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

May 17, In the Swing: Kinetic Earrings with Paulette Weger, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

May 17, Light Filled Painting – A Simple Path, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

May 17, Piano Night with Chris Mega, 6 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com. 

May 17 & 18, Lakes Region Spring Craft Fair, Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun.: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, Joyce’s Craft Shows, 603-387-1510, wwwjoycescraftshows.com.

May 18, An Evening with Sara Evans, 7:30 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

May 18, Dam Tall Buildings, 7 – 9 p.m., by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, Anderson Hall at Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Wolfeboro, 603-569-2151, www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org.

May 18, Jim Tyrrell, musical entertainment, 6 - 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, tickets: 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

May 22, Lee Sykes, musical entertainment, 6 - 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, tickets: 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

May 23, Belleflower Tap Takeover, 3 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, tickets: 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

May 23, Dakota Smart, musical entertainment, 6 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, tickets: 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

May 24, Intro to Leatherwork: Saddle Stitching Basic, 10 a.m. – noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

May 24, Juston McKinney, 8 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

May 24, Piano Night with David Lockwood, 6 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

May 24, Steve McBrian, music, 6 - 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

May 24, Wetlands & Wildflowers, 8 – 10:30 a.m., Charlotte C. Browne Woods, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, 11 Runnells Hall Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6252, www.chocorualake.org.

May 25, April Cushman, music, 6 - 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

May 25 & 26, Memorial Day Weekend Craft Fair, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, Rt. 16, N. Conway, Joyce’s Craft Shows, www.joycescraftshows.com, 603-387-1510.

May 29, Bobby Freedom, music, 6 - 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

May 30, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 - 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

 May 31, Luciano Monzione, music, 6 - 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

May 31, NE Fiddle Ensemble, 6:30 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

May 31, Piano Night with Chris Mega, 6 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

JUNE

June 1, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net. 

June 5, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

June 5-29, If a Picture Paints a Thousand Words, art exhibit, Lakes Region Art Assoc., Tanger Outlets, Suite 300, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org.

June 6, First Friday Reception with Terri Brooks, 5-7 p.m., meet Terri, guest artist for June at ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

June 6, Lucknow Garden Tour, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

June 6, Steve McBrian, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

June 7, Creative Writing: the Art of Wondering and Wandering, 1 - 3 p.m. Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

June 7, Dakota Smart, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

June 7, NE Lyman Group 25th Annual Boat Show, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

June 7, Piano Night with Michael Gallagan, 6 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

June 8, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

June 8, Solar Gazing, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

June 12, Story Hour with the Moultonborough Library, 11 a.m. - noon, NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

June 12-21, The Wedding Singer, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.

June 14, Piano Night with David Lockwood, 6 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

June 13, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

June 14, Luciano Monzione, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

June 14, Public Reception: If a Picture Paints a Thousand Words, 2 – 4 p.m., art exhibit, Lakes Region Art Assoc., Tanger Outlets, Suite 300, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org.

June 15, Timbear Daley, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

June 19, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

June 20, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

June 21, Children’s Day, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmuseum.org.

June 21, Lee Sykes, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

June 21, Piano Night with Brandy Irish-Gerjuoy, 6 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

June 22, Timbear Daley, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

June 26, Steve McBrian, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

June 27, Dakota Smart, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

June 28, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

June 28, Piano Night with Andrew Markoski, 6 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

June 29, Bobby Freedom, music, 2 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

June 29, Timbear Daley, music, 6 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

JULY

July 2-13, She Loves Me, Interlakes Theatre, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, 603-707-6035, www.interlakestheatre.com.

July 3, Lee Sykes, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

July 4, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

July 4, Independence Day Dinner Cruise, 7-10 p.m., , on Winnipesaukee Flagship, M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 603-366-5530, www.cruisenh.com.

July 5, Dakota Smarat, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

July 5, Model Yacht Open House at Bridge Falls Path, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Model Yacht Open House, Back Bay Skippers demonstrate and teach the art of sailing miniature vessels off Bridge Falls Path, all ages, no experience needed, by NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 6, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

July 10, Artist Reception: Celebrating Ann Xavier, 5:30 – 7 p.m., NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 10, Steve McBrian, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

July 10, Story Hour with the Moultonborough Library, 11 a.m. - noon, NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 10 & 11, New England Vintage Boat Auction Preview, noon – 5 p.m., NH Boat Museum event, takes place at The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 11, First Fridays Reception, 5-7 p.m., refreshments, conversation and ART, ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

July 11, Lee Sykes, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

June 11-19, Little Shop of Horrors, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.

July 12, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

July 12, New England Vintage Boat Auction, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., NH Boat Museum event, takes place at The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 12-20, Build Your Own Boat: A Hands-On Nine-Day Workshop, 8:30 a.m. – 3: p.m., NH Boat Museum, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 16-27, Tootsie the Musical, Interlakes Theatre, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, 603-707-6035, www.interlakestheatre.com.

July 17, Hulls and Hops Lecture Series, speaker Doug Stowell, 7 - 9 p.m., NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 17, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

July 18, Steve McBrian, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

July 19, Luciano Monzione, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

July 20, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

July 24, Bobby Freedom, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

July 25, Dakota Smart, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

July 25, Summer Art Show Opening Reception, 6-8 p.m., Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua. Art, music & refreshments, regional show sponsored by ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

July 25-Aug. 2, Fully Committed, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.

July 26, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

July 26-27, Summer Art Show & Sale, 10-4 p.m., Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua, regional show sponsored by ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

July 27, Bobby Freedom, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

July 30-Aug. 8, My Fair Lady, Interlakes Theatre, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, 603-707-6035, www.interlakestheatre.com.

July 31, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

AUGUST

Aug. 1, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 2, Dakota Smart, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 3, Nicole Atkins, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

Aug. 3, Timbear Daley, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 7, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 7, Mount Washington Spirit Gallery, 6 – 8:30 p.m., mediums Karen Tatro and Scott Allen, M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 603-366-5530, www.cruisenh.com.

Aug. 8, Lee Sykes, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 8-16, Once on this Island, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.

Aug. 13, Dustin Lee Martin, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 13-17, Menopause, the Musical, Interlakes Theatre, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, 603-707-6035, www.interlakestheatre.com.

Aug. 14, Bobby Freedom, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 15, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 15, Mount Washington Spirit Gallery, 6 – 8:30 p.m., mediums Karen Tatro and Scott Allen, M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 603-366-5530, www.cruisenh.com.

Aug. 16, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 17, Steve McBrian, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 21, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 22, Lee Sykes, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 22-31, The Woman in Black, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.

Aug. 24, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 29, Dakota Smart, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 30 & 31, Timbear Daley, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 4, Steve McBrian, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Sept. 5, Dakota Smart, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Sept. 6, Lee Sykes, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Sept. 7, Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

Sept. 7, Timbear Daley, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net

Sept. 11, Bobby Freedom, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Sept. 12, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Sept. 14, Griffin William Sherry (Ghost of Paul Revere), 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

Sept. 27, Artisan Fair, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.

Sept. 28, Cormac McCarthy, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

OCTOBER

Oct. 1-3, Mutiny on the Mount, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.

Oct. 18, 25-26, Winnie the Pooh, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.

ONGOING

Art & Coffee Club, Thursdays, 9 – 11 a.m., Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

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.

Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.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

Canterbury Shaker Village, walking trails, tours, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.

Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, restaurant, music, walking trails, events, 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, mountain views, benches for seating, free, 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.

Country Village Quilt Guild, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., meets first and third Wednesday of each month, Public Safety Building (back entrance to Police and Fire Dept.), Rte. 25, Moultonborough, countryvillagequilters@gmail.com.

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

Family Crafts at the Belknap Mill Museum, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., first and third Saturday, drop-in event, free, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

First Friday Receptions, through Dec., 5 - 7 p.m., refreshments, conversation & art, ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

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

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

Guided Tours, history and machines of the historic Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, pre-register: jill@belknapmill.org, 603-524-8813, Monday-Friday.

In the Round, 8:45 a.m., Sundays, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 603-284-7211.

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

Kirkwood Gardens, free, open to public year round, Rt. 3, Holderness, tour the gardens, www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194.

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

Lakes Region Art Association, exhibits and classes, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rte. 3, Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org.

Lakes Region Curling Association, winter leagues, matches at Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center, Rt. 109A., Wolfeboro, Sundays 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., 603-569-5639.

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Rte. 25, Meredith, 603-279-9015.

League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

Loon Center, walking trails, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-476-5666, www.loon.org.

Makers Mill, a variety of workshops, arts and crafts classes and more, 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.

Meredith Public Library Bookstore, run by Friends of the Meredith Library, open weekly: Wed. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., lower level, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603-279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org. 

New England Racing Museum, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., open Saturdays, 922 NH Rte. 106 N., Loudon, www.NEMSMUSEUM.com.

NH Boat Museum, events and exhibits, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554. Second location: 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.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, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

Plymouth Square Dance, 7:30 – 10 p.m., David millstone calls traditional squares, fiddle tunes by Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki, pianist Sue Hunt, no experience necessary, all dances taught, complimentary Common Man goodies and hot drinks, cash bar, Barn on the Pemi, 341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth, 603-481-0789. (Takes place Jan. 2, Feb. 6, March 6 & April 3, 2025.)

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if program pre-registration is necessary: 603-366-5695.

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.

Rug Hookers, 10 a.m. – noon, meets Tuesdays, Tuftonboro Free Library, 221 Middle Rd., Rt. 109A, Tuftonboro, 603-569-4256.

Sculpture Walk, tours of outdoor sculptures around downtown/lakeside areas of Meredith, free, Greater Meredith Program, maps: 603-279-9015. 

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, 9 a.m. - noon, Saturdays, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, 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.

Tuftonboro Country Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Tuesdays, donation requested, Old White Church, Rte. 109A, Center Tuftonboro, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 603-569-3861.

Wolfeboro Table Tennis, meets Wednesdays 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.