This weekend in Manchester, NH

Hair We Go: Respect Your Crown is a four-hour, hands-on natural hair care workshop that focuses on discipline, self-care, and confidence. Aligned with youth development and essential life skills, this empowering session embraces the message that your hair is your crown and encourages participants to wear it with confidence.

Come enjoy a fun, interactive magic show packed with tricks and illusions. All are welcome, and admission is free. No registration is required.

Stories for All Senses brings together The Bookery, ABA Center of America, and PMV Educational Advocacy for a gentle storytime paired with movement and a hands-on activity. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming so children can explore at their own pace through imaginative play and interactive moments. Designed for ages 3 to 8 and their caregivers, this free community gathering supports a variety of learning styles while encouraging connection, curiosity, and confidence.

Enjoy live music by NH-based singer-songwriter Matt Litzinger at Bookery Manchester. This in-person set runs for about two hours on Saturday, August 8, with the event also described as being at Bookery Manchester and Proba Cafe.

An afternoon of jazz with the Alex Minasian Trio caps the summer reading program. The trio pays homage to icons like Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk and features favorites from the Great American Songbook. Pianist Alex Minasian holds two NYU degrees and has built a multifaceted career as a performer, educator, and impresario across multiple musical styles, studying under Hank Jones, Don Friedman, Jean-Michel Pilc, and James Williams. He has appeared with artists such as James Ingram, Arturo Sandoval, Questlove, Sam Moore, Marilyn McCoo, Curtis Fuller, and Clark Terry, and has collaborated with Brian Lynch, Annie Ross, Billy Pierce, Sheila Jordan, Eric Alexander, and Hugh Masekela. In 2013, Minasian, Disterheft, and veteran drummer Steve Williams, noted for his work with Shirley Horn, formed the Hanky Panky Trio in tribute to Hank Jones; the group was featured in Season 2 of the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black and performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival with Sheila Jordan as well as at the Istanbul Jazz Festival. Minasian currently tours with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group Little Anthony and the Imperials and with soul legend Candi Staton.

Enjoy a relaxed storytime with as many as three read-alouds, or fewer if a longer tale is chosen. Late arrivals are welcome, so you will not miss out if you arrive after it begins. The program is intended for toddlers and children in Pre-K through second or third grade who like having stories read to them. Ample parking is available at the venue.

At Fisher Cats Stadium in Manchester, this baseball fundraiser includes a designated TLC seating section. Every ticket contributes $5 to the Children and Youth camp fund. The game also features Star Wars Night, and fireworks are planned at the stadium.

At the Bishop O’neil Center, Nextgen Championship Wrestling presents an evening of traditional, all-ages pro wrestling featuring rising talent from across New England. Cheer for favorites like the Funtime Boy Kidd V, Big Bad Teddy Jaxx, Nova Michaels, and Maestro Morey as they take on Malos Morgan of the Church of Filth, The Bleeding Edge Jason Vaunt, Brother Abel, and others. A free meet and greet with the athletes is included, and souvenirs along with budget-friendly merchandise will be available to support local wrestling. General admission is $20, with tickets available on Eventbrite and at the door, and children 10 and under are free. Aspiring wrestlers can connect with the team from Next Gen Wrestling Center, billed as the most affordable pro wrestling school in New England, who will be on site with free classes and special sign-up offers.

Harmonious Action Group is a weekly Drug Addicts Anonymous meeting that provides a supportive setting to connect, share experiences, and focus on recovery. A monthly business meeting is also part of the schedule.

Brendan Saglow brings his stand-up comedy to The Moka Pot in Manchester for a live, in-person show. The lineup also includes Holly Johnston, with Nick Gyorda listed as part of the event.

Get ready for a full day of monster truck mayhem at Hopkinton Fairgrounds with 2X Monster Trucks Live on August 8, featuring big-name trucks taking over the track for racing, wheelies, and freestyle action. Expect nonstop entertainment including crushed-car spectacle, plus family-friendly activities like ride opportunities in a monster truck, kids’ events (including Power Wheels races and driver meet-and-greets), food, vendors, and official merchandise. There are also optional all-access upgrades that add extra perks such as a pre-show meet-and-greet and VIP items.

Pet Sounds Live brings a Beach Boys multimedia album experience to The Palace Theatre in Manchester, New Hampshire. Performed by studio musicians, the concert celebrates Brian Wilson’s landmark album that changed the course of rock and roll, placing the audience inside the studio to witness how the music came together alongside its live performance. It revisits cherished songs that helped define the genre.

Chris Gendron is performing at Tuscan Village North in Salem, New Hampshire. The show starts at 12:00 PM.

At New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Lil' Iguana's Kindness Day celebrates compassion, inclusion, and the ripple effect of small, positive actions. Before the game, games, music, giveaways, and other kid-friendly activities are planned. During the game, smiles will be shared throughout the stadium while highlighting local businesses, community champions, and families who weave kindness into everyday life. The day features "It's Easy to Be Kind" wristbands, a live singalong of the "It's Easy to Be Kind" song in the stands, photo opportunities with Lil' Iguana, and a look at the Kindness Workbook with related resources. Proceeds support Lil' Iguana's Children's Safety Foundation and its mission of helping children stay safe, grow strong, and practice kindness.