Lake Life Local Events July 24th - July 30th

Wing Night at Tower Hill July 24th

Monday 5pm-11:45pm | Tower Hill Tavern | 264 Lakeside Ave Laconia

Jumbo wings with choice of sauce 

Open Mic at Patrick's July 24th

Monday 6pm-8pm | Patrick's Pub & Eatery | 18 Weirs Road Gilford 

Paul Luff hosts an evening of fantastic open mic music. Please contact Paul Luff at [email protected] to reserve a spot to perform. It’s a great night with many talented musicians from 6pm-8pm

Advantage Kids Free! Meredith Tennis + Yoga July 25th

Tuesday 6pm-8pm | Prescott Park | Daniel Webster Highway Meredith 

FREE! Junior Summer Tennis + Yoga + Mindfulness

Join Advantage Kids for another summer of beginner tennis lessons - and, now, even MORE! Tennis PLUS (yoga + meditation) is an hour and a half program aimed at teaching kids resilience, self-confidence, self-regulation, and the basic skills they need to play a tennis match.

Combining tennis and yoga increases kids’ ability to focus, excel academically, and relate to each other.

As always, Tennis PLUS is a free program offered at your local park. Sign up through Parks & Rec or on our website at AdvantageKids.net, and we’ll see you out there, twice a week, for an hour plus of Tennis PLUS (yoga + meditation).

No equipment or experience necessary; all programs lead by professional Tennis Pros and Yoga Teachers.

Canterbury Farmer's Market July 26th

Wednesday 4pm-6:30pm | 9 Center Rd, Canterbury NH 

Some things are new:

• We are now able to accept SNAP/EBT and Veterans' Market Dollars! Thanks to the Granite State Market Match program and the NH Food Bank, we also match the first $20 of a SNAP purchase. Stop at the Market Info Tent at any Wednesday market to find out how.
  
  Note: If you are a Canterbury resident who uses the Loudon Food Pantry, ask them
  about Canterbury Market Vouchers. A limited number are available each season.  

Some things are always the same:

• You can always find us on Wednesdays, 4-6:30pm, in the center of Canterbury next to the Elkins Public Library. The only exception is if there are big thunderstorms! Market runs until the last Wed. in September.

• There will always be a great selection of vendors featuring fresh and local fruits, veggies, eggs, maple products, baked goods, crafts and more.

• While the musicians change every week, there is always great live music.

• Dogs are always welcome, so long as they are on their leash. Please be mindful of the heat!

Some things are a little different each week:

• FIRST week of the month we?ll have a Kids' Activity.

• SECOND week of the month the NH Master Gardeners will answer questions.

• THIRD week of the month we?ll host our famous ?Sandwich Slam.?

• FOURTH Week of the month we all help fill ?Mary Ellen's Basket.?

• You never can tell when we might schedule a special guest or a demonstration, so check us out on Facebook, Instagram, or sign up for the weekly Market

Trivia Night at Tower Hill July 26th

Wednesday 7pm-9pm | Tower Hill Tavern | 264 Lakeside Ave Weirs Beach 

Team Play Trivia every Wednesday Night!
Game Time Trivia hosts a great version of general Knowledge trivia including Music and entertainment questions. Prizes for top 3 teams

Kate Dobbins and Guests at Hermit Woods July 26th

Wednesday 6pm-9pm | Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery| 72 Main Street, Meredith 

Hermit Woods Winery & Katie Dobbins Music partner together to present a monthly music series titled Songwriter RoundUp, where audience members can enjoy talented singer-songwriters from the New England Area in the Lakes Region’s premier listening room. Enjoy songs and stories from host Katie Dobbins and two additional guest artists as they perform acoustically in-the-round. New songwriters will be featured on the last Wednesday of every month in this intimate series! Tickets are $15 at hermitwoods.com.

Katie Dobbins - With moving lyrics and mesmerizing melodies, folk-pop artist Katie Dobbins captivates audiences and opens hearts. Whether performing solo or with a band, in front of twenty or one-hundred people, Dobbins brings energy and a personal touch to every show. A story-teller at heart, her catchy words and sense of humor will have you nodding and singing along in no time. Katie’s mission is to share music and light wherever she goes, as evidenced by a recent fan review stating “this show was full of love, light, and positivity” (John Doherty). Her two albums She Is Free and There Is Light have earned her recognition at several local award shows and are available on all streaming platforms.

Franz Nicolay & Maria Sonevytsky Club Sandwich July 26th

Wednesday 7pm - 9pm | 12 Main St, Center Sandwich, NH

A Sandwich native Franz Nicolay comes to John Davidson's venue in beautiful Sandwich, NH. A true listening room experience in a converted barn, hosted by John.
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Franz Nicolay is a musician and writer living in New York’s Hudson Valley. In addition to records under his own name (“a natural-born star”—Pitchfork), he has been a member of cabaret-punk orchestra The World/Inferno Friendship Society, “world’s best bar band” the Hold Steady, Balkan-jazz quartet Guignol, co-founded the composer-performer collective Anti-Social Music, was a touring member of agit-punks Against Me!; and recorded or performed with dozens of other acts. He was once named #1 of “Punk’s 10 Best Accordion Players.” His new record New River is out now on Don Giovanni Records,

“Sad, wild folksongs...[an] unconventional multitalent.” —Rolling Stone

“Punk-tinged raconteur…with disarmingly honest lyrics and a sense of musical adventurousness.” —The New Yorker

https://franznicolay.com/

MARIA SONEVYTSKY was a member of the “twisted Andrews Sisters novelty group" The Debutante Hour and the new music mavericks of Anti-Social Music; has sung Ukrainian village songs with Zozulka, and produced an album called The Chornobyl Songs Project on Smithsonian Folkways with Ensemble Hilka. She is the author of the award-winning Wild Music: Song and Sovereignty in Ukraine and the upcoming 33 1/3 book Vopli Vidopliassova’s Tantsi.

LAKE DISCOVERY FAMILY DAY July 27th

Thursday 10:30am-12pm | New Hampshire Boat Museum | 399 Center Street Wolfeboro

Are you searching for a fun and rewarding experience for your kids or grand-kids this summer that revolves around boating, lake ecology along with arts & crafts and games? Join us for Lake Discovery Family Days!  This is a free event.

Wolfeboro Farmers Market July 27th

Thursday 12pm-3:30pm | 10 Trotting Track Road Rt 28, Wolfeboro  

Outdoor Market 2023

Thursdays 12:00-3:30pm

May-October

The Nick Recreation Park

10 Trotting Track Rd, (Rt. 28)

Wolfeboro, NH 03894

Franklin Farmers Market July 27th

Thursday 3pm-6pm | Marceau Park | Central Street, Franklin NH

Live Music at Patrick's July 27th

Thursday 6pm-8pm | Patrick's Pub & Eatery | 18 Weirs Road Gilford 

Live music hosted by Don “Sev” Severance with weekly guest musicians, performing a mix of soft rock, reggae and smooth jazz instrumentals.

Start your weekend early with live music from Sev and COMPANY.

Visit www.patrickspub.com/events to see the featured artist!

Advantage Kids Free! Meredith Tennis + Yoga July 27th

Thursday 6pm-8pm | Prescott Park | Daniel Webster Highway Meredith 

FREE! Junior Summer Tennis + Yoga + Mindfulness

Join Advantage Kids for another summer of beginner tennis lessons - and, now, even MORE! Tennis PLUS (yoga + meditation) is an hour and a half program aimed at teaching kids resilience, self-confidence, self-regulation, and the basic skills they need to play a tennis match.

Combining tennis and yoga increases kids’ ability to focus, excel academically, and relate to each other.

As always, Tennis PLUS is a free program offered at your local park. Sign up through Parks & Rec or on our website at AdvantageKids.net, and we’ll see you out there, twice a week, for an hour plus of Tennis PLUS (yoga + meditation).

No equipment or experience necessary; all programs lead by professional Tennis Pros and Yoga Teachers.

Sara Caswell at Hermit Woods July 27th

Thursday 6pm-9pm | Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery| 72 Main Street, Meredith 

Sara on violin and hardanger d'amore is joined by Jesse Lewis on guitar, Ike Sturm on bass, and Michael W. Davis on drums.

In the eighteen years since she arrived in New York City, Sara Caswell has become the first call violinist for creative bandleaders in the jazz world and beyond. Her credentials include tours and recordings with luminaries including Esperanza Spalding, Fred Hersch, Regina Carter, Bruce Springsteen, Brad Mehldau, John Patitucci, Dave Stryker, and others.

Caswell has ranked high on the DownBeat Critics and Readers Polls every year since 2013. Aside from 2013’s acclaimed Alive in the Singing Air by the Caswell Sisters, the group that Sara co-leads with her vocalist sister Rachel, Caswell has not released an album under her own name in over 17 years. Her two well-received solo albums, First Song (2000) and But Beautiful (2005), were both recorded prior to her move to New York in the fall of 2004.

That long delay comes to an end with the release of The Way To You, the much-anticipated album by the Sara Caswell Quartet in March 2023 via Anzic Records, The Way To You features the stellar band that Caswell has led for the past decade - their longevity is in ample evidence throughout this gorgeous collection, shining through in its sensitive interplay and nuanced expressiveness.

Website: www.saracaswell.com

Instagram: @saracaswellvln

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sara.caswell.5/

Twitter: @SaraCaswellVLN

YouTube: www.youtube.com/saracaswellviolin

Jonny Friday at Foster's Tavern July 27th

Thursday 6pm-9pm | Foster's Tavern | 403 Main Street, Alton Bay 

Your favorite Thursday night guy is back to entertain! Don't miss Jonny Friday on a Thursday night.

Corn Hole at Hobbs July 27th

Thursday 6:30pm | Hobbs Brewing Company | 765 NH RT 16, Ossipee

Join Carroll County Cornhole at Hobbs Tap Room every Thursday night for a weekly cornhole tournament!

$15 per person, 3 rounds of round robin switchholio (3 qualifying games with random partners every game) into a double-elimination playoff bracket.

Weekly tournament is open to the public; register in advance via the Scoreholio app (search Carroll County Cornhole), or upon arrival. Cash prizes weekly for the top scoring teams! Limited to 40 players per week, so register early! 

Friday Night Market at Hobbs July 28th

Friday 5-8pm | Hobbs Brewing Company | 765 NH RT 16, Ossipee

Friday Night Markets are back! Join us every Friday at the Tap Room under the tent for our weekly market, featuring local farmers & makers, rotating food trucks, live music, cold Hobbs beer, and weekly pop up events! Stay tuned to our channels for weekly vendor announcements

Interested in joining us as a vendor? Email Tap Room Manager Emily at [email protected] for information. We can't wait to see you there!

Music in the Park July 28th

Friday 5:30pm - 8pm | Hesky Park | Meredith 

Once again it's time for "Music by the Lake". Kevin and Kitty Boyle will once again be hosting Open Mic Concerts at Hesky Park in Meredith.Musicians sign up starting at 5:30 pm on Friday evenings. Music will begin at 6:00 pm and go until 8:00 pm (dusk). The music is an eclectic mix of folk, americana, pop, country. Something for everyone. Bring Chairs, picnics, snacks, beverages for a laid back, relaxing evening Lakeside.

Live Music at Defiant Records July 28th

Friday 5:30pm - 8pm | Defiant Records and Craft Beer | 609 Main St, Laconia

Please join us in welcoming Dan Fallon to the Defiant home! Another night of great music, great people, great beer!

Piano Night at Hermit Woods July 28th July 29th

Friday and Saturday 6pm-9pm | Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery| 72 Main Street, Meredith 

Join us from 6:00 to 9:00 on most Friday and Saturday nights for live piano music in the Loft. Hermit Woods is proud to have acquired one of the finest instruments around for a venue of our size, a Yamaha C3 Grand Piano, and we look forward to sharing its beautiful sound with you and showcasing some of our finest local and regional pianists. Enjoy a glass of our wine or a wine flight, a beer from one of New Hampshire’s finest breweries, along with a light meal from our eatery, voted Best Sandwiches in the Lakes Region in 2021.

Live Music at Twin Barns July 28th & July 29th

Friday 6pm-9pm & Saturday 3pm-6pm | Twin Barns Brewing Company | 194 Daniel Webster Highway Meredith 

Swing by the barn & join the fun! 

Barnstead Farmer's Market July 29th

 Saturday 9am-1pm | Parade Church | Rt 28

Join us every Saturday starting June 3rd, from 9AM-1PM at the Parade Church in Barnstead, just a minute off route 28.

The Barnstead Area Community Farmer's Market promotes local foods and handmade products from June through the end of September. 

Bristol Farmer's Market July 29th

 Saturday 9am-2pm | Mill Stream Park | NH Rout 3A Bristol

Vegetables - Fruits (in season) - Bacon - Chicken - Eggs - Baked Goods (quick breads, cookies, tarts, cakes, muffins, pies, breads, bagels) - Homemade Doggie & Horses Biscuits - Fly Fishing Lures - Quilts - Handmade Jewelry - Baskets - Amazing Woodworking of all kinds - Stuffed Animal Toys - Stuffed Toys with Accompanying Book - Aprons - Vera Bradley look-a-like totes - Cross body bags - Bird & Bat Houses - Accent Tables - Cutting Boards - Fresh Cut Floral Arrangements - Perennials - Garden Plant - Framed Photography - Semi-precious & Fresh Water Pearl Jewelry

CAR SHOW at Belknap County Fairgrounds July 29th

 Saturday 9am-1pm | Belknap County Fairgrounds | 174 Mile Hill Rd, Belmont NH

New show and venue...We are excited to host our new mid-summer car show at Belknap County Fairgrounds!

This event will feature:
- A car show in the country setting of Belknap County Fairgrounds
- 23 show car trophies
- Live band “on the stage”
- SWAG Bags for the first 200 cars
- Food & Vendors
- An optional “cruise” to the show
- 50/50 Raffle
- Giveaways
- DJ and music
...and more announcements to come!

$10 per show car/driver
$5 per spectator
Kids under 12 free!

Summer Psychic and Craft Fair July 29th

 Saturday 10am-4pm | Weirs Community Center | 25 Lucerne Avenue, Weirs Beach 

It's that time of year again!! Get ready for the 12th Annual Summer Psychic & Craft fair!

Come on down to the Weirs Community Center on Saturday, July 29th from 10-4 and enjoy a fun-filled day with the whole family! Inside with the cool AC, get a reading from one of the many talented psychics, experience the wonder of Aura Photography, and shop from LOTS of gorgeous hand-crafted items! Then make your way outside to the parking lot where you will see many more vendors and artisans with their amazing offerings!

FREE admission, FREE door prizes, FREE air conditioning

Can't wait to see you there!
**Erica is the ONLY contact for this event! Please email [email protected] with any inquiries**

Winery Tours at Hermit Woods July 29th

Saturday 11:30am-1pm | Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery| 72 Main Street, Meredith 

Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of Hermit Woods Winery as we offer you a truly special opportunity to hear the story firsthand from one of our esteemed Co-Founders. Prepare to be transported through time as you delve into the rich history of our winery, followed by an engaging tour of our production area and barrel room. During this captivating journey, you will gain intimate knowledge of the tools and equipment utilized in the meticulous craft of winemaking. By the end of the tour, you will possess a comprehensive understanding of the intricate process behind creating exquisite wines.

Following the tour, we extend a warm invitation to all our guests to partake in a guided wine tasting. Choose from a selection of six wines, carefully curated to showcase the diverse range of flavors and aromas that Hermit Woods has to offer. This immersive tasting experience will further deepen your appreciation for the artistry that goes into every bottle.

To fully savor this experience, we kindly ask you to set aside approximately one to one and a half hours of your time. As a token of our gratitude for joining us on this enlightening journey, all participants of the tour will be granted the esteemed title of "Club Member For The Day," entitling you to exclusive benefits and privileges.

Join us at Hermit Woods Winery and allow us to guide you through a truly unforgettable experience where wine, history, and passion converge in perfect harmony.

Live Music in the Garden July 29th

Saturday 3pm-6pm | Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery| 72 Main Street, Meredith 

Join us every Saturday (weather permitting) for live music in the Garden at 62 Main.

Enjoy BBQ from Angry Hog BBQ, Hermit Woods wine and wine slushies, and locally crafted beer.

July 29 Holly Furlone

Aug 05 Mark Dionne

Aug 12 Julia Velie

Aug 19 Colin Hart 

John Davidson's Club Sandwich July 29th

Saturday 7pm - 9pm | 12 Main St, Center Sandwich, NH

Club Sandwich season 3 will run from June 2 through October 21, 2023, Doors open at 6:30pm for the pre-show presentation. Folks are encouraged to enjoy the entertaining videos on our multimedia screen.

7pm is showtime on Fridays and Saturdays! The show includes original and cover songs and backstage stories, and surprises. John will feature songs from his twelve albums, tales from his Las Vegas shows, television variety appearances, and his roles in Walt Disney movie musicals. Each song is enhanced using our multimedia video screen. It’s an evening of comedy, inspiration, and nostalgia. And each show is unique!

John will be supported at his shows by bass player John Petruzzelli. Here's a bit about (the other) John: John Petruzzelli is a multi-instrumentalist who has taught and performed in Carroll Country region for the last twenty years. He holds two degrees, one in recording technology and another in jazz studies. John owns and operates a recording studio in Wolfeboro where he engineers and coaches aspiring artists in all avenues of music. Growing up by the lake, under the banner of the Great Waters music festival, John witnessed some legendary musicians come through the town of Wolfeboro, stars like Chuck Mangione, John Pizzarelli and Bradford Marsalis inspired him to play and perform at any chance he could. At Club Sandwich, JP will support JD on upright bass, providing a solid foundation, and a complimentary musical voice to showcase some of America's greatest tunes.

After the show you can say hi to John, take selfies, and of course he'll be glad to autograph any merchandise purchased at our gift shop. Admission is $35 in advance and at the door (unless otherwise stated). Livestream tickets are $10. https://www.johndavidson.com/weekendshows

Weirs Beach Fireworks July 29th

Saturday 9:30pm | Weirs Beach | Laconia