The 52nd annual Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb is this Saturday. Plus, two opportunities to see the classic play Our Town.
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North Country
- The 52nd Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 in Gorham. The climb benefits Tin Mountain Conservation Center. Registration for bikers has ended, but there are still ways to support and participate in the event. More details.
The Loading Dock
- Tetchy, Tysk Tysk Task, Newsgirl Live at The Loading Dock at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 in Littleton. More details. ($10 in advance, $15 at the door. $5 for students and seniors)
Upper Valley
- Our Town at the Claremont Opera House at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17 in Claremont. More details.
Merrimack Valley
- DockDogs will be at Osbourne’s Farm and Garden in Hooksett this weekend starting with a non-competitive jump Friday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. Register your dog to compete on Aug. 16-17th. Free to spectate. More details.
Media Power YouthThe Media Power Youth's Film Festival empowers young people to share their unique perspectives on a wide range of topics from environmental conservation to managing emotions.
- NH Youth Film Festival at 9 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 at Red River Theatre in Concord. This event is hosted by Media Power Youth. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for youth. More details.
Lakes Region
- Rumney Art Walk begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17 across the town of Rumney. Artists will be located at six different places in town and two local musicians will be on the Rumney Common. There is a limited supply of Art Walk maps at the Rumney Village Store available this week. More details.
Southern Tier
- Mahrajan: Middle Eastern Food Festival throughout the weekend beginning Friday, Aug 15 in Manchester. Enjoy live Arabic music, kids games, and a full menu of Middle Eastern food. Free admission. More details.
3S Artspace
Seacoast
- Summer Spectral Social from 2 - 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 in Portsmouth. Benefitting 3S Artspace, attendees will “stroll through a macabre market of local craft vendors, view paranormal performances, have your fortune foretold, and Trick or Treat like it’s October 31st!” More details. ($5 admission)
Monadnock Region
- Surry Old Home Day is Saturday, Aug. 16 across the town of Surry. Folks can begin their day at 8 a.m. with a Hike & History hosted by the Surry Conservation Committee. The parade begins at 10:15 a.m. and concludes with a dessert shuffle and BBQ. More details.
- Poetry for Political and Social Change with Charles Coe begins at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17 in Peterborough. This conversation will also be livestreamed. More details.
