Events in Derry today

The farmers market returns to the front lawn. All participating farmers accept SNAP EBT/food stamps, debit, credit, and cash. Groundwork Lawrence market coupons, WIC benefits, and senior farmers market coupons are also accepted. Vendors interested in taking part can contact Groundwork Lawrence for details.

At Relentless Dragon, a weekly Commander meetup brings together a friendly community with many chances to get into games. It suits casual play, trying out new decks, or simply enjoying Magic with good company. Participation is free and the event is open to players of every experience level.

Say goodbye to summer with a high-energy evening packed with bouncing fun, exciting games, cookie decorating, and more.

Skip the trip to Boston's North End and enjoy Italian cuisine paired with a live show at this restaurant. It is an evening where food and on-site entertainment come together in one place.

Stark Brewing Co. welcomes the return of The Petty Revival for an evening filled with craft beer and the timeless songs of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Expect a mix of fan favorites and deeper cuts, all delivered with heart. The music goes on rain or shine, with cold beer, live music, and good times.

Craig brings a live acoustic set to Brownie's Pub.

Tupelo Music Hall hosts Start Making Sense, a tribute to Talking Heads. This seven-piece band explores the full breadth of the Talking Heads catalog, recreating the sound and the signature onstage visuals associated with the group’s live shows. Their performances honor the legacy of Talking Heads and David Byrne while channeling the vibrant spirit that has resonated with fans for decades. In addition to their main show, they present special offerings such as horn-driven tours with their own arrangements, international fan trips, and other themed nights that keep audiences returning. Tickets are $40.

This interactive, four hour natural hair care workshop centers on the Respect Your Crown theme. Participants build discipline, self care, and confidence while focusing on youth development and everyday life skills. It highlights healthy practices for natural textures and encourages wearing your hair like a crown with pride.

The Nashua Area Artists Association presents the 73rd annual Greeley Park Art Show, a two day outdoor juried celebration of visual art that fills the park with fresh work, creative energy, and unexpected discoveries. Artists 18 and older working in both two and three dimensions take part, with more than 56 participants ranging from painters and photographers to woodworkers. Exhibitors display their pieces, demonstrate techniques, and transform 10-by-10 tents into intimate gallery spaces. Live performances are expanded this year, with local musicians and music students appearing throughout the weekend, alongside a marionette show for children. Scheduled acts include ambient music by Cliff Conti, the duo Matt and Melissa, students from Let’s Play Music, and Electriksoul, with puppetry by Teresa Moler. Juried awards span many categories, including 3D, acrylic, drawing and illustration, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, watercolor, and digital art. Best in Show includes a display at ArtHub, the NAAA gallery, with an artist reception, and there is also a Viewer’s Choice pick. Adult and youth competitions feature both monetary and nonmonetary prizes, and scholarships are awarded to high school students planning to pursue art degrees. Visitors often return to reconnect with favorite creators, discover new voices, and watch artists at work. Family friendly activities add to the experience, with lawn games and hands-on artmaking such as rock painting and a story hour, plus corn hole, giant Jenga, and life size Connect Four. Raffles offer an eclectic mix of artwork, unique items, and gift certificates donated by area supporters. The event is supported in part by a grant from the Nashua Arts Commission, with additional contributions from local organizations, businesses, and artists.

Explore downtown through a playful art scavenger hunt that leads right into hands-on creativity. Studio 550 places art out in the streets to spark joy in walking the city and discovering the unexpected. Instead of hiding the monsters themselves, reusable Monster Medallions are tucked around town. Find one and swap it at Studio 550 for its matching, one-of-a-kind monster. Each finder keeps the monster, with a one-per-person guideline so the fun can be shared widely. Every successful searcher is also entered into a raffle for a Studio 550 gift card. The hunt concentrates in the heart of downtown along Elm Street between Bridge Street and Studio 550, always in public spots and often near public art, the kinds of places people pass every day. Little adventurers have their own mini hunt first, designed for children ages 5 and under in the green space by the DoubleTree Hotel in front of the Center of NH. Look for colorful pennant flags. There are 25 monsters reserved for this round, and all young participants receive a free monster sticker whether or not a clay monster is found. An all-ages kickoff at City Hall Plaza shares the rules, helpful tips, and some free prizes before the broader search begins and continues until everything is discovered. Back at Studio 550, visitors can enjoy a mix of low-cost or free activities whether or not they found a monster. Options include trying the pottery wheel, creating a plant habitat for a new monster friend, tie-dyeing a Studio 550 T-shirt or tote bag, crafting a monster house, taking a quick comic lesson with 2-D instructor Mattea Schevey, and decorating with sidewalk chalk, with more surprises likely. The Manchester City Library BookMobile will be at City Hall Plaza, and Queen City Cupcakes offers monster-themed cupcakes for those who find a monster. No purchase is necessary, and everyone is encouraged to spend a little time downtown to eat and see what the city has to offer.

ArtCity Nashua reimagines the Heritage Rail Trail as a lively corridor of creativity, featuring more than 20 artists, performances across two stages, vendor booths, and food trucks. Explore artist-led workshops, hands-on community activations, and energetic dance cyphers as you move along the trail, with new experiences at every block. The showcase brings art to eight walls and weaves together visual expression, live music, and local makers for a one-day celebration.

Settle in for a relaxed storytime featuring up to three read-alouds, adjusted if one selection runs longer. Late arrivals are welcome, and the session is designed for toddlers through early elementary ages, roughly Pre-K to second or third grade for children who enjoy being read to. It takes place inside Maple Valley Plaza in the former Double Midnight Comics space, and there is ample parking on site.

A weekly Pokemon League at the Relentless Dragon welcomes kids of all ages and adults for a free gathering centered on the Pokemon Trading Card Game. Participants can play, trade, socialize, or learn the basics during league sessions. Promotional prize packs are awarded for participation. Sessions are sometimes supplemented by special events, including Prerelease events, League Cups, and League Challenges.

Eddie Sands performs a live acoustic set at Fodys Tavern.

Part of ODA’s Hot Summer Night Series with Stark Brewing Co., this gathering blends live local music with food, drinks, and easygoing vibes. Plans call for an outdoor setup with fresh air and room to move when the weather cooperates, and an indoor version at Stark Brewing Company if needed. It offers a relaxed setting to dance, unwind, or simply enjoy the atmosphere, with attentive service and opportunities to spend time with friends or meet new people.

Sunset Electric brings indie and alternative sounds to Riverwalk Pavilion as part of a free summer concert series.

Tupelo Music Hall presents an evening with John Violinist, an internationally recognized artist who blends contemporary R&B and soul with modern instrumental performance. Known for a high-energy stage presence and interactive approach, he delivers concerts that balance rich musicianship with striking visual elements. His appearances have included performances for Tom Werner, Anthony Anderson, Queen Latifah, Valerie Simpson and Simone Biles, and he has been featured on Talk of the Table with Gayle King, with work airing on VH1, BET and MTV. Selected for TikTok’s first 100 Black Creatives program, he now partners with the platform and has generated more than 50 million views across social media. His collaborations include projects with Paramount and JBL Pro, and invitations to notable cultural events such as the National NAACP Gala in Boston, the Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony at the Connecticut State Capitol, the Juneteenth Freedom Foundation Festival in Washington, DC and the BET Soul Train Music Awards 50th Anniversary Soul Luncheon. Tickets range from $55 to $80. His debut album, RISE, showcases his fusion of soul, artistry and modern violin and is available on all platforms.

TFAB brings the crew back to Strangebrew Tavern for an evening of indie rock grooves and plenty of sass, channeling that feral pixie spirit for a lively night of music.

Chris Hayes brings a three hour solo acoustic performance to Revo Casino & Social in Manchester, New Hampshire. Hear familiar hits and deeper favorites reimagined with just guitar and voice, whether you are taking it in from the casino floor or relaxing at the bar. There is no cover charge.

The Busted Stud Garage cruise-in returns to Derry Fody's Tavern for a second year. Expect a new start time, along with perks for participants such as half-price entrees for drivers, trophy presentations during the event, and the return of $10 event T-shirts.

This Swiss-style Dice Throne tournament asks each participant to bring three legal heroes and use the same trio for the entire event. Each round is a single game in a Bring 3, Ban 1 matchup, with 30 minute rounds and ties allowed. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early, since late arrivals after matches begin will be disqualified. Promos will be distributed according to the schedule. Scoring uses 3 points for a win, 1 for a tie, and 0 for a loss. The number of rounds depends on attendance, with 3 rounds for 5 to 8 players, 4 rounds for 9 to 23, 5 rounds for 24 to 47, and 6 rounds for 48 to 64. After the rounds, the player with the most points is the winner. When time is called, play continues until both players have taken an equal number of turns, then the higher health total wins, otherwise the game is a tie. Tiebreakers are applied in order using wins against tied opponents, the Median Buchholz system, then health difference. At the start of each round, both players roll a die twice. The first roll decides who bans first. The second roll decides who takes the first turn or assigns first turn to the opponent. The starting player skips the income phase, and both players should track who started. Prepare by removing all Promo and Mythic cards from your decks, taking out the Buh, Bye instant action card, and ensuring each hero deck contains only its standard cards in the correct quantities with no duplicates. Verify that your heroes are tournament legal and that you have the most recent leaflets where required, including for Tactician, Huntress, Vampire Lord, Thor, and Miles Morales Spider-Man. Allowed heroes include Dice Throne Season One Rerolled characters such as Barbarian, Moon Elf, Pyromancer, Shadow Thief, Monk, Paladin, Ninja, and Treant, Season Two heroes including Samurai, Gunslinger, Tactician, Huntress, Artificer, Cursed Pirate, Seraph, and Vampire Lord, and Marvel Dice Throne heroes including Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Thor, Miles Morales Spider-Man, Loki, Scarlet Witch, Dr. Strange, and Black Widow. Also permitted are Santa vs Krampus, Marvel X-Men heroes like Wolverine, Storm, Iceman, Psylocke, Rogue, Jean Grey or Dark Phoenix, Cyclops, and Gambit, plus Deadpool, the Outcast heroes Pale Lady, Raveness, Necromancer, and Headless Horseman, the Vanguard heroes Forgemaster, Duelist, Sun Elf, and Druid, and the Alchemist. Original print run heroes, Mythic cards, any card marked with a Promo banner, Dice Throne Adventures content, and the Buh, Bye card are not allowed. Accessories such as playmats, dice trays, dice towers, Age alternate art, and Twice as Wild Worthy cards are optional and may be limited at the discretion of judges or organizers. Results count toward ranked leaderboards. Points from this event contribute to placement, national and regional standings use a player's best three results, and players can compete in as many ranked tournaments as they like although only their top three performances will be used.

Tuba Skinny shares a century-spanning slice of Americana, recognized for faithful interpretations of traditional jazz while drawing from jug band tunes, spirituals, country blues, string band traditions, ragtime, and New Orleans R&B. Over more than a decade, the ensemble has toured around the globe and released thirteen albums, earning a broad following of listeners young and old, newcomers and devoted aficionados, through strong musicianship and a wide-ranging roots catalog. Their lens looks to the early 20th century to trace the lineage of popular American music. Even as their profile has grown, they remain connected to street performance, with Shaye explaining that playing in public spaces reaches people from every background and keeps the experience spontaneous and unpredictable.

The Methuen Police 2026 Community Foundation Charity Golf Tournament takes place at Hickory Hills Golf Course. Recognized as one of the Merrimack Valley’s leading tournaments, spots for foursomes go fast. Opportunities are available for golfing, sponsorships, and donations, with further information shared in the event’s materials.

Overdose Awareness Day will be marked with in-person gatherings in Nashua and Manchester, centered on connection, learning, and remembrance. Expect food, educational opportunities such as Narcan training, and a supportive environment that acknowledges the wide range of feelings the day can bring. A remembrance board will be available to honor loved ones, and a digital remembrance option is also offered.

A Zumba Praise fitness class at Riverside Church welcomes women of all fitness levels. Friends are welcome, and there is a $2 donation per class.

Free line dancing takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays. Beginners and newcomers are welcome, and no partner is required. Wednesdays also feature a 25¢ wing special.

Every Tuesday, Stella Blu features specials that highlight tacos and tequila. This weekly gathering is centered on these two favorites.

Dive into Magic: The Gathering’s Modern format with a $5 entry. Prizing is paid entirely in store credit, and top finishers also receive Magic Promo packs.

SOUTHPAW and ARCLINE lead a 2026 tour stop under the banner The Standard, with additional supporting acts still to be announced. The event welcomes attendees of all ages. Tickets are $15 when purchased in advance and $18 on the day of the show.

Put your knowledge to the test at The Nash Casino during a team trivia showdown. Bring friends to form a team, enjoy a drink, and see how your table compares with others in the room. Entertainment is booked by Massive Entertainment Group.

Every Wednesday, the U offers live music with an all-night happy hour.

Eddie Sands appears at Sabatino’s North, a spot appreciated for tasty Italian cuisine. The venue features an inviting patio that is ideal for enjoying good weather.

Build or update lifesaving skills in a classroom setting with the American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR and AED course. Geared toward healthcare professionals and open to others, this training welcomes both first-time participants and those renewing. The session takes place at the Manchester Community College Bookstore.

This regular gathering celebrates the One Piece Trading Card Game at Creatorpult Games. Players can take part in relaxed matches, learn how to play or sharpen their skills, and meet others who enjoy the game. Bring a favorite deck, connect with local fans, and help grow a welcoming community. New players are encouraged to jump in and give it a try.

Led by Lisa Jones, Conscious Breathing Practitioner, this monthly in-person workshop offers a guided journey using a conscious, connected breathing practice to help free the body and spirit. Participants have described the experience as a powerful path to inner knowing and expanded awareness, with the potential to touch the mystical and support healing beyond what quieter forms of meditation may provide. The work focuses on releasing entrenched subconscious patterns and beliefs so long-held emotions can surface in a supportive setting. Attendees also explore how breath reflects what is happening in life and receive practical guidance to shift individual breathing habits toward a more optimal rhythm. Each session includes an informative segment, followed by about an hour devoted to the breathing journey. Time is then set aside to debrief and receive insight from Lisa. To prepare, avoid eating for at least two hours beforehand or choose something light if needed, arrive well hydrated, wear clothing that is loose around the abdomen, and bring a blanket, a yoga mat, and a pillow.

Enjoy a music-fueled take on bingo at Bada Bing Bada Boom. Numbers are swapped for songs, and you can mark your card on paper or on your phone as each track plays. Expect foot-tapping beats, sing-along moments, and the kind of energy that might get you dancing while you check off your squares.

Casa Blanca Mexican Cantina Haverhill hosts an interactive DJ Trivia night featuring prizes for the top three teams and plenty of food to enjoy while you play. It offers a friendly setting to spend time with friends and meet new people.