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

Through March 30, One Step, Two Step: Shoes!, Celebration in the Art of Footwear, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon.-Sat., Sunday. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Canterbury Country Store, 3 Center Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9933, www.cantrburycountrystore.com.

MARCH

Every Thursday, Art & Coffee Club,  9 - 11 a.m., free, coffee and art, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 4 – 7 p.m., 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Through March 30, One Step, Two Step: Shoes!, Celebration in the Art of Footwear, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon.-Sat., Sunday. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Canterbury Country Store, 3 Center Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9933, www.cantrburycountrystore.com.

March 19, Family Movie Night: Angels in the Outfield, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

March 20, Intro to Tarot, 4 – 5 p.m., learn about tarot card readings, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Center Ossipee, 603-539-6390, www.ossipeepubliclibrary.org.

March 20, Silent Film Series: The Iron Mask, 7 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

March 20, What Birds Can I Expect Here?, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info.: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

March 21, Shot of Poison, 7:30 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

March 21, Sugar Mountain - Tribute to Neil Young, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

March 21, Tom Rush, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

March 22, Apres Ski with Live Music, 4 – 7 p.m., Jamie Hughes Duo, Freestyle Lounge, Waterville Valley Resort, 1 Ski Area Rd., Waterville Valley, 1-800-GO.VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

March 22, Eaglemania, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

March 22, Nature Station, 10 a.m. - noon, free, open to all, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, program by Newfound Lake Region Assoc., free, pre-register: www.newfoundlake.org.

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 22, Tap Into Maple, 10, 11, noon, 1 & 2 p.m., learn about maple syrup production, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

March 22, Upcycled Fashion Show: Final Preparation for Entrants, 9 a.m. – noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

March 22, Vienna to Berlin: A Germanic Journey, 7 p.m., guest artist Sally Wituszynsk, viola, Inter-Lakes Auditorium, Meredith, Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra, tickets: www.lrso.org.

March 22, Winter Hike to Settlement Loop, 9 – 11 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

March 23, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

March 25, Cookbook Club, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Jackson Public Library, 52 Main St., Jackson, 603-383-9731, www.jacksonlibrary.org.

March 25, Guided Snowshoe Nature Walk at Green Mt. Conservation Group, 10 – 11 a.m., 236 Huntress Bridge Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1859, www.gmcg.org.

March 26, Family Movie Night: Sonic, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

March 27, Comedian Bob Marley, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

March 29, Apple Grafting Workshop with Branch Hill Farm, 10 a.m. – noon, held at 307 Applebee Rd., Milton Mills, program by Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, register: www.mmrgnh.org, 603-473-2020.

March 29, Apres Ski with Live Music, 4 – 7 p.m., Mica’s Groove Train, Freestyle Lounge, Waterville Valley Resort, 1 Ski Area Rd., Waterville Valley, 1-800-GO.VALLEY, www.waterville.com.

March 29, Homestead Health: Macronutrients & Food Labels, 9:30 a.m. – noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

March 29, Recycled Percussion, 3 & 7 pm shows, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

March 29, The Beautiful Losers – A Tribute to Bob Seeger & the Silver Bullet Band, 7:30 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

March 29, Winter Hike to Oak Ridge via the Cut Off Trail, 9 – 11 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

March 30, So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience Starring Robert Neary, 7 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

March 29, Upcycled Fashion Show, 2:30 – 4 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

APRIL

Through April 27, Light & Shadow Art in Grayscale, Lakes Region Art Assoc., Tanger Outlets, Suite 300, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org.

April 1, Fiber Arts Monthly Mingle: Evening, 6 – 8 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

April 2 & 3, Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour, 7 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

April 3, Microplastics Info. Session at Effingham Public Library, 10 – 11 a.m., by Green Mountain Conservation Group, 236 Huntress Bridge Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1859, www.gmcg.org.

April 3, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Barn on the Pemi, 341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth, howe.gen@gmail.com, 603-481-0789.

April 4, Rock This Town Orchestra, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

April 5, Beginning Your Jewelry Making Journey, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

April 5, Changes In Latitudes, 8 p.m., tribute to Jimmy Buffet, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

April 5, Line Dance Night, 7 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

April 5, Mini Textile House Workshop with Cheryl Miller, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., sign up by March 31, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

April 5, Spring Yoga, 1 – 4 p.m., Lake House at Ferry Point, 100 Lower Bay Rd., Sanbornton, info.: (978) 884-6334.

April 5, The Breakers: A Tribute to Tom Petty, 8 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

April 6, Beginner Stained Glass with artist Sue Ries, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

April 6, Clash At The Opera House, 3 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

April 8, Ernest Harold Baynes: NH’s Own Doctor Doolittle, 6 – 7 p.m., illustrated lecture, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org., pre-register: 603-476-8895.

April 8, Science Pub – Studying Whale Migration Along North America’s East Coast, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Squam Lakes Assoc. program held at Walter’s Basin, 859 U.S. Rt. 3, Holderness, reservations: www.squamlakes.org., 603-968-7336.

April 8, Stained Glass Mountain Suncatcher, 6 – 9 p.m., Makers Mill, 3 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

April 9, Family Movie Night: The Wild Robot, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

April 10, Movie Night: Twisters, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

April 11, Annual Polar Plunge, noon – 3 p.m., Green Mt. Conservation Group, 236 Huntress Bridge Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1859, www.gmcg.org.

April 11, Fused Glass Suncatcher Class with artist Verne Orlosk, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

April 11, Gary Gulman: Misfit Stand Up Tour, 7:30 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

April 11, Joyful Arts Techniques, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

April 11, Pink Talking Fish, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

April 12, A Band of Brothers, Allman Brothers Tribute, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

April 12, Bewitched Acres Paint-and-Sip, 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.

April 12, Electronic Waste Collection Day, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Gilford Cinema 8 parking lot, Gilford, by Laconia-Gilford Lions Club, 9 Old Lake Shore Rd., Gilford, info.: brownam@metrocast.net.

April 12, Homesteading: Raising Fowl, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

April 12, Intro to Machining on the Bridgeport, 2 - 6 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

April 12, Light & Shadow Art in Grayscale Reception, 2 – 4 p.m., Lakes Region Art Assoc., Tanger Outlets, Suite 300, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org.

April 12, Moose with a Uke, 10 – 11 a.m., for kids ages 0 – 8 & their caretakers, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Center Ossipee, 603-539-6390, www.ossipeepubliclibrary.org.

April 12, Music in My Pocket, with Jeff Warner, NH Humanities program, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Minot-Sleeper Library, 35 Pleasant St., Bristol, 603-744-3352.

April 12, Needle Felting Workshop, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

April 12, Paint Your Pet, 2 – 5 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

April 12, Sew your own Toasty Toes Cotton Fleece Socks, 10 a.m. – noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

April 12, Silver Stacking Rings, with artist Joy Raskin, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

April 12, Sourdough Bread, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

April 12, Stained Glass Mountain Suncatcher, noon - 3 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

April 12, The British Invasion Years, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

April 12, The Eagles Experience, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

April 12, Upcycled Papermaking with Larry Frates, 10 a.m. – noon, adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

April 13, Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

April 13, Felted Easter Eggs with Hannah Gage, 1 – 3 p.m., sign up by April 8, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

April 14, Fiber Arts Monthly Mingle: Afternoon, 1 - 3 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

April 14, Intro to the Art of Gilding, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

April 16, Basketball is Back at Rochester Opera House, 6 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

April 16, Family Movie Night: Wall-E, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

April 17, Movie Night: Interstellar, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.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, Family Craft Day, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

 April 19, Growing Mushrooms at Home, 1 – 3 p.m., adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

April 19, Making the Susan Leather Bag Class, with Molly Grant, at her Canterbury studio, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., sign up by April 8, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

April 19, Motor Booty Affair, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

April 19, Perfect Pastries with Chef Allen, Pate Choux  Pastry Cream, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

April 19, Silver Ring with a Bezel Set Stone with Joy Raskin, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

April 22, Archeology – 1,200 Years ago in the Granite State, author talk/book sale, presenter Robert Goodby, NH Humanities program, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Minot-Sleeper Library, 35 Pleasant St., Bristol, 603-744-3352.

April 23, Family Movie Night: Ferngully: The Last Rainforest, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

April 24, Movie Night: Waterworld, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

April 25, 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.

April 25, Queen Elizabeth II – “Her Majesty,” 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

April 25 & 26, The Moon-Spinners Mystery, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

April 26, Beginner Soapmaking 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., adults, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

April 26, Electronics: Learn to Solder, 6 – 9 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

April 26, Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love, 8 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

April 26, Intro to Leatherwork: Saddle Stitching Basics, 10 a.m. - noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

April 26, Start Your Indoor Seeds, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

April 26, The Mammals, Indie-Roots trailblazer Americana music, 7 p.m., Anderson Hall, Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, pre-register: 603-569-2151, www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org. 

 April 26, The Mammoth Road: NH Folk Tales as An Avenue to Local History and Culture, 1 – 2 p.m., free, open to public, light refreshments served, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

April 26, Winter Hike, Mount Roberts First Viewpoint, 9 – 11 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

April 29, Start Your Indoor Seeds, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

April 30, 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

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

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

JUNE

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

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.

 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 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.