Happy weekend, Manchester! In today’s happening-today edition: Civic Saturday social, Love Island spotlight, and Wicked Joyful grand opening + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A celebration of civic history: Concord Historical Society hosts a Civic Saturday Social today at 1 p.m., marking 237 years since NH ratified the Constitution, with mayoral toast, musket salute, 19th-century magic, crafts and cornhole -- get all the event details.
Giving back in bloom: Manchester Garden Club marked midyear with a luncheon, celebrating community service, a plant sale aiding rescued dogs, a $2,500 scholarship for a senior, and support for Y summer campers -- see the garden club impact.
Reality show spotlight: Manchester’s Kayda Bosse is competing this season on Love Island USA after a clip of contestants reacting to her New Hampshire roots went viral, remaining in the $100,000 race -- follow Kayda's Love Island run.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local lakeside escape: Need a quick reset without a long haul? Calef Lake Campground has a sandy beach, boat and paddleboard rentals, and plenty of shady sites plus glamping tents and a cabin, so you can trade emails for oars, let the kids tackle activities, and be back in Manchester by dinner.
Local fairway fix: Manchester’s go-to for a stress reset, Derryfield Country Club is an 18-hole public track with leagues, three indoor simulators for rainy days, and an on-site restaurant overlooking the course. Grab a buddy, chase a few pars, then reward yourself on the deck... you earned it.
Your midweek umami plan: Osaka is the local Japanese go-to when you want something cozy, tasty, and zero-fuss after work. Think reliable rolls, slurpable soups, and hot-off-the-grill comfort that makes leftovers jealous. Treat yourself this week, you earned it.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏃 Conquer The Course @ RUSH Functional Fitness | Saturday (6/20) at 9:30 AM – Think of it as a mini-Spartan warmup, with obstacles, cardio, and functional fitness laid out to mimic the Barre, MA course. Rain or shine means mud, memories, and laundry, and the vibe is more grit than gimmick, more camaraderie than competition.
📖 Read to AJ @ Manchester City Library | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Got a kid who reads better to a patient audience? Let them cozy up with AJ, the book-loving dog who listens to every tale, no critiques, just tail wags. All levels welcome, 10-minute turns at the children’s reference desk, which feels delightfully old-school.
🎉 Wicked Joyful Grand Opening @ Queen City Center | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Swing by Wicked Joyful’s grand opening, a Manchester-born shop and nostalgia museum with custom action figures, New England lore apparel, and a rescued Puritan Tea Room booth for photo ops. Order a tee, it shows up in a chicken tender basket, because Queen City priorities.
🌸 Bridgerton Garden Experience @ Bridgerton Garden | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Swap your usual haunt for a Bridgerton-style garden soirée for stylish women in Manchester, a secret-location mix of champagne, light bites, and strings. Expect a chic accessories workshop by Raisa’s Sewing & Accessories, a photo nook, and a dress code that finally justifies those pearls.
🎙 The Jersey Tenors @ The Rex Theatre | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Let The Jersey Tenors fire up your inner jukebox, from Sinatra and Frankie Valli to The Beach Boys, Queen, Journey, and Billy Joel, with opera swagger. Four charming guys with big harmonies, zero auto tune, and enough Jersey pride to make you sing along.
🚗 Southern New Hampshire Cars and Coffee @ Comcast Parking Lot | Sunday (6/21) at 8:00 AM – Cars and Coffee returns to the old Comcast lot in Manchester, all makes welcome. Bring a canned good or donation for the NH Food Bank, sip coffee, and keep the revs civilized so we get invited back. On-site photo minis available, memories outlast tire smoke.
🏳 Big Gay Brunch @ The Hop Knot | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Whether you swear by a weekend mimosa or just like your eggs with sequins, Big Gay Drag Brunch is back for season two. Fresh casts every month, partnering with The Hop Knot, and performances that sell out, sparkle, and outshine your most sensible shoes. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Manchester report Weather forecastToday — High: 77°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 14%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 80°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 57%
A chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This house is wildThis detached 3-bed, 3-bath condo in Straw Hill pairs low-maintenance living with standout style. A vaulted family room, wood-burning fireplace, wood floors, and updated lighting anchor the open layout, while the first-floor primary suite adds easy convenience. Outside, brick pavers, a fenced yard, and hardscape patio create a polished setting, with a 2-car garage and new siding, roof, and windows.
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