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Community Events Calendar

Community Events Calendar

10/9/2025 - 10/9/2026
THU
October
9
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

Join contralto Melissa Elsman (our newest voice faculty) and pianist Kathryn Southworth for Part Two of this lecture–recital exploring the life and music of nineteenth-century Parisian composer Augusta Holmès. Denied access to the Paris Conservatory ...

THU
October
9
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

NH Business Review’s Business Excellence Awards is an annual awards program that recognizes the achievements of business owners and operators in New Hampshire. Since 2003, NH Business Review has been honoring the imagination, industriousness, ...

SAT
October
11
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Join us as we celebrate the anniversary of FlexABLE with a day full of demo stretches, connection, and community! We’re teaming up with Good Life Programs & Activities, an organization dedicated to helping older adults live active, engaged lives. ✨ ...

SAT
October
11
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gibson's Bookstore heads across the street to the Capitol Center for the Arts to welcome best-selling romance novelist Lyla Sage on her Soul Searching tour! Lyla will be joined on-stage in-conversation by romance novelists BK Borison (First Time ...

TUE
October
14
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Author Tom Verde visits Gibson's Bookstore to present his new book, Queens of Islam: The Muslim World's Historic Women Rulers, a survey of prominent Muslim women rulers from the first centuries of Islamic history to early modern times.

WED
October
15
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Blood Drive @ the Hotel Concord, Wednesday October 15th 12pm-5:30pm . 3rd floor

WED
October
15
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Join CYPN for our annual Neighborhood Nonprofit Night! This networking event fosters direct connections with local nonprofit organizations and provides opportunities to get involved as volunteers or board members.

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WED
October
15
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Nebula, Locus, and Alex Award-winner P. Djèlí Clark visits Gibson's Bookstore for the first time with Ring Shout, a dark fantasy historical novella that gives a supernatural twist to the Ku Klux Klan's reign of terror. Our book club read this in ...

SAT
October
18
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Mingle with ghosts, goblins, zombies and other ghoulish creatures on Saturday, October 18, at RiverFire, Berlin’s annual fall family festival. Hosted by the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce and held at Service Credit Union Heritage Park, the ...

SAT
October
18 19
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Deerfield Arts Tour 2025 A FREE, self-guided tour of artists’ studios in Deerfield, New Hampshire. October 18-19, 10am – 4pmJoin Us! Meander the beautiful back roads of Deerfield in peak foliage season. Experience personal encounters with painters, ...

SAT
October
18
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
SAT
October
18
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SAT
October
18
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Celebrate with all of your friends! We will be partying like its 1975- rockin to the 70's with DJ Nazzy. Yummy snacks and a   cash bar. Lots of surprises, a silent auction and a super groovy photo booth. Don't forget the costume contest!

SAT
October
18
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

The Pink Tie Gala is an event of excellence, with chef prepared dishes, craft beer & cocktails, premium wines, dessert bar, mission moment, music, dancing and a live auction with the NH Famous Jim Rosenburg. Tickets available soon. Contact Kathi Russ ...

TUE
October
21
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Join fellow Chamber of Commerce members for an exclusive event! This seminar, presented by Camden National Bank, will guide business owners through the key steps of preparing a successful exit strategy.

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WED
October
22
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
WED
October
22
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

It's rockstar horror panel at Gibson's Bookstore! CJ Leede, Delilah S. Dawson, and Clay McLeod Chapman will be haunting our bookstore with their spooky antics and infectious energy.

WED
October
22
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

An Evening of Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger This ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard and around the world, pulling from Jeff's 25 years of research for his books, podcasts, adventures, and ...

THU
October
23
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Anne Hand visits Gibson's Bookstore to share her new memoir, Austrian Again: Reclaiming a Lost Legacy. One morning, in the summer of 2020, Anne was casually reading The Guardian when she saw a headline that would change her life: “Austria offers ...

THU
October
23
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Student recitals are part of the Concord Community Music School’s multi-level curriculum for private lesson students. These frequent performance opportunities help our students perform more easily, broaden their musical skills, and help them make new ...

FRI
October
24
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Working Hard, Falling Behind: Join Us for NHFPI’s Fall Policy Conference Why are so many Granite Staters working hard, but struggling to make ends meet?  Join the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute on Friday, October 24 at the Grappone ...

SAT
October
25
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25th at Ben Franklin Academy in Loudon, this %K event raises funds for BFA educational initiatives.

SAT
October
25
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
SUN
October
26
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The stars have aligned for a spooky celebration like no other! The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, with generous support from presenting sponsor Northeast Delta Dental, invites families to experience the 2nd Annual Family Fright Fest—a day packed ...

TUE
October
28
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

New England murder mystery author Mark Okrant returns to Gibson's Bookstore with his newest novel, A Killer Serve! Old guys don’t always play nice. Lawrence Peters arrives at the historic Beachmere Inn in Ogunquit, Maine, with two simple goals: win ...

WED
October
29
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Join skilled bankers from The Merrimack and Detective Yerkes from the Concord Police Department as they help you to recognize the most recent fraud trends and protect your business.

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WED
October
29
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Gibson's Bookstore welcomes author Ken Sheldon, writing as Yankee humor columnist Fred Marple, with his new collection, Udder Nonsense! Welcome back to Frost Heaves, New Hampshire, where the coffee's strong, the winters are longer, and common sense is ...

WED
October
29
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Classical Piano with Mark Valenti Selections will include an eclectic mix of classical piano pieces, giving an overview of the evolution of piano styles from the elegant gracefulness of Classicism to the passionate lyricism of Romanticism through the ...

SAT
November
1
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

On Saturday November 1st, Fellowship Housing Opportunities will hold its 4th annual 5K road race, FHO's Fall Fun 5K. The event will kick off at 8:00am with registration, followed by the traditional 5K walk/run at 9:00am. The course will ...

SUN
November
2
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SUN
November
2
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join us on campus for our Admission Open House! Spend the afternoon touring campus with Derryfield students, attending engaging academic sessions, and having your questions answered by a student and faculty panel.

MON
November
3
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Gibson's Book Club discussion! In November we'll be discussing Brat: A Novel, by Gabriel Smith. From a provocative literary talent, a hilarious and haunted novel grappling with grief, inheritance, and the ghosts of his past. Our book club is free and ...

TUE
November
4
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WED
November
5
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Our largest social event of the year, the 106th Annual Meeting and Citizen of the Year celebration, will take place at the Grappone Conference Center and includes a cocktail reception, plated dinner, and speaking program.

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WED
November
5
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Ring in the Holidays with the Granite State Ringers New Hampshire's elite handbell ensemble joins us to ring in the holidays. Since its founding in 2007, Granite State Ringers has expanded its impact, offering programs for children and adults and ...

THU
November
6
12:10 PM - 12:50 PM

Composer Stephen James will speak about his creative process when composing, how he researched the poems of Mary Oliver, what inspired him, and how he chose which poems to include in his song cycle for soprano and piano. He will share insights into ...

FRI
November
7
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join the Junior Service League of Concord on Friday, November 7th for an elegant evening featuring a silent auction, live music, delicious food, and a curated selection of local wine and beer, to raise money to support women and children in crisis ...

FRI
November
7
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join the Junior Service League of Concord for an elegant evening featuring a silent auction, live music, delicious food, and a curated selection of local wine and beer to raise money for women and children in crisis throughout New Hampshire. Tickets ...

THU
November
13
8:30 AM - 11:03 AM

NH Business Review proudly presents our eighth annual Powered by Women conference, an inspiring event that will showcase the drive, conviction and persistence of women leaders in the Granite State. Powered by Women serves to connect female leaders ...

THU
November
13
12:10 PM - 12:50 PM

Stephen James, composer, turns collaborative pianist and is joined by soprano Jennie O’Brien for the premiere performance in New Hampshire of his song cycle In Blackwater Woods, set to poems by Mary Oliver. The song cycle includes seven remarkable ...

THU
November
13
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

NH author Robert Perreault returns to Gibson's Bookstore with his first novel in English, Courtship in Purgatory, an intimate look at the difficulties faced by two middle-aged lovers. Bound by tradition, torn by love, Courtship in Purgatory is a ...

SAT
November
15
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
SAT
November
15
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SAT
November
15
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
SAT
November
15
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Come join us as we step into Wagner’s world, where love, loyalty, and redemption burn at the heart of opera’s most unforgettable heroines. In this fun and engagingly narrated concert, we’ll explore the women who shaped Wagner’s life and discover how ...

TUE
November
18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Join the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) for a morning networking event. You’re invited to explore the Discovery Center's Air and Space exhibits, take in a planetarium show and network.

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TUE
November
18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Make-A-Wish® New Hampshire invites you to join a free, informational Zoom session on how you can make a lasting impact for the causes you love—while creating a secure financial future for yourself and your family. This is your opportunity to learn ...

WED
November
19
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Gibson's Bookstore is pleased to welcome best-selling romance novelist B.K. Borison (Business Casual, First Time Caller) to the Capitol Center for the Arts for an evening of literary discussion of her new novel, Good Spirits, a whimsical new holiday ...

FRI
November
21
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Student recitals are part of the Concord Community Music School’s multi-level curriculum for private lesson students. These frequent performance opportunities help our students perform more easily, broaden their musical skills, and help them make new ...

SAT
November
22
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Gibson's Bookstore is pleased to welcome back author/illustrator Matt Tavares for a storytime event for his new picture book Dasher and the Polar Bear! In this all-new Christmas tale, Dasher the reindeer discovers that the only thing better than ...

SUN
November
30
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Handel’s Messiah A musical rite of the holiday season, this Baroque-era oratorio still awes listeners more than 250 years after the composer’s death. Concord’s performance, conducted by Benjamin Greene, will include professional soloists and a ...

MON
December
1
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
TUE
December
2
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

You're invited to attend this year's LGC alumni networking event! Catch up with your classmates, meet the LGC Class of 2025, and rep your #BestClassEver!

FRI
December
12
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Student recitals are part of the Concord Community Music School’s multi-level curriculum for private lesson students. These frequent performance opportunities help our students perform more easily, broaden their musical skills, and help them make new ...

MON
December
15
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
WED
December
17
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Student recitals are part of the Concord Community Music School’s multi-level curriculum for private lesson students. These frequent performance opportunities help our students perform more easily, broaden their musical skills, and help them make new ...

THU
December
18
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Student recitals are part of the Concord Community Music School’s multi-level curriculum for private lesson students. These frequent performance opportunities help our students perform more easily, broaden their musical skills, and help them make new ...

FRI
December
19
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Student recitals are part of the Concord Community Music School’s multi-level curriculum for private lesson students. These frequent performance opportunities help our students perform more easily, broaden their musical skills, and help them make new ...

THU
January
15
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Student recitals are part of the Concord Community Music School’s multi-level curriculum for private lesson students. These frequent performance opportunities help our students perform more easily, broaden their musical skills, and help them make new ...

FRI
January
16
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Student recitals are part of the Concord Community Music School’s multi-level curriculum for private lesson students. These frequent performance opportunities help our students perform more easily, broaden their musical skills, and help them make new ...

THU
January
22
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Get ready to experience the warmth of music this winter! The New Horizons Band is a community band that welcomes adults of all ages who play woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. No auditions, no requirements, just reasonable comfort on your ...

THU
February
19
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Student recitals are part of the Music School’s multi-level curriculum for private lesson students. These frequent performance opportunities help our students perform more easily, broaden their musical skills, and help them make new musical friends. ...

FRI
March
13
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Student recitals are part of the Concord Community Music School’s multi-level curriculum for private lesson students. These frequent performance opportunities help our students perform more easily, broaden their musical skills, and help them make new ...

FRI
April
24
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Student recitals are part of the Concord Community Music School’s multi-level curriculum for private lesson students. These frequent performance opportunities help our students perform more easily, broaden their musical skills, and help them make new ...

WED
May
13
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Student recitals are part of the Concord Community Music School’s multi-level curriculum for private lesson students. These frequent performance opportunities help our students perform more easily, broaden their musical skills, and help them make new ...

FRI
May
15
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Student recitals are part of the Concord Community Music School’s multi-level curriculum for private lesson students. These frequent performance opportunities help our students perform more easily, broaden their musical skills, and help them make new ...

THU
May
21
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

The New Horizons Band is a community band that welcomes adults of all ages who play woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. No auditions, no requirements, just reasonable comfort on your instrument to get started. Under the direction of Maria ...

WED
May
27
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Concord Community Music School's Songweaver Drummers group is open to intermediate and experienced women drummers with at least one year’s experience, where they can learn African hand-drumming techniques taught in the oral tradition. Join us for their ...

FRI
May
29
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Student recitals are part of the Concord Community Music School’s multi-level curriculum for private lesson students. These frequent performance opportunities help our students perform more easily, broaden their musical skills, and help them make new ...

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