My Concord June 2022

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AROUND THE CITY

Jeffrey Dunlap, 7, waits patiently for the Memorial Day parade to pass on Village Street. The Memorial Day Parade started at Merrimack Valley High School and traveled down Village Street all the way down into the center of Penacook on May 29.

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Jasmine Moore (left) and Suvana Rai walk down the corridor at Concord High School at the Be the Change Club’s International Night 2022.

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Student process in at the start of Merrimack Valley High School’s commencement ceremony on June 11.

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Barista Kyle Kirby welcomes a new customer at the soft opening of Teatotaller on Main Street in Concord on June 1.

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An Irish busker known as Guy (Jake Orlen) is convinced to play his guitar and sing with Girl (Laura Houle) as she plays the piano during rehearsals of “Once” at Concord High. It was the school’s first live musical in two years.

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Concord High School’s Sam Hilts reacts after crossing the finish line to win the New England championship in the 3,200 meters in New Britain, Conn. Hilts set a Concord High school record with a time of 9:04.51.

June 25 ■ International Aerobatics Day Celebration: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Concord Municipal Airport, 71 Airport Road, Concord.

■ Movement’s Dance Pop Revolution: 12 p.m. $35. Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S Main St, Concord.

June 26 ■ Drop-In Jazz Jam Sessions: Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall St, Concord.

■ Menopause the Musical: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S Main St, Concord.

■ Menopause the Musical: 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S Main St, Concord.

June 27 ■ Zoom Stretch & Strengthen: 1:30 p.m.

- 2:30 p.m. Stretch your muscles, increase your coordination, self-confidence & flexibility with gentle exercise, stretching and movement. Free. GoodLife Programs & Activities, 254 N State St, Unit L, Concord. kgagnon@goodlifenh.org.

June 28 ■ Art Exhibit: From the Ground Up: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. McLane Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord. (603) 224-9909, (603) 9780218. atdanielhubbard@peoplepc.com.

■ Here Be Dragons. Tween Book Club: 4 p.m. Free. Concord Public Library, 45 Green St., Concord. jsalemy@con-

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■ Zoom Gentle Chair Yoga- Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Older adults, those with yoga experience or with none, and all levels of physical ability are encouraged to join us and try this gentle yoga class. Free.

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Wed, June 29, 1-2pm, FREE Free. GoodLife Programs & Activities, 254 N State St, Unit L, Concord. kgagnon@goodlifenh.org.

■ Open Mic Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. 11:30 p.m. Area 23’s weekly open mic night! Come on down and express yourself. Area 23, 254 N State St, Unit H, Concord. mobilekirkmcneil@gmail.com.

■ Outdoor Preschool Storytime: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Keach Park, 2 Newton Ave, Concord.

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■ Author Paul Doiron - Hatchet Island: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. “Hatchet Island” Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. 603-224-0562. gibsonsevents@ gmail.com.

■ Amythyst Kiah: 7 p.m. Bank of New Hampshire Stage, 16 S Main St, Concord.

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July 1 ■ Adam Ezra Group: 6 p.m. Gathering Series Live, Concord.

July 2 ■ Thrown To The Wolves: 8 p.m. Area 23, 254 N State St, Unit H, Concord.

July 5 ■ IMPACT 2022: Sleeping Beauty: 9:30 a.m. Free. Bank of New Hampshire Stage, 16 S Main St, Concord. (603) 225-1111.

■ Low-Impact Kung Fu and Tai Chi: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. $14 - $20. $20 drop-in price.

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July 6 ■ Author K.J. Dell’Antonia - In Her Boots: 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. “In Her Boots” Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. 603-224-0562. gibsonsevents@

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■ Books and Brew: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. City Wide Community Center, 14 Canterbury Rd, Concord.

■ Open Mic Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Area 23’s weekly open mic night! Come on down and express yourself. Area 23, 254 N State St, Unit H, Concord. mobilekirkmcneil@gmail.com.

■ Outdoor Preschool Storytime: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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July 7 ■ Lamont Smooth at Capitol Center for the Arts: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S Main St, Concord.

July 8 ■ RENT (School Edition) by RB Productions: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. RENT (School Edition) 9 @ 7 PMTix at the door or ccanh.com $12 - $15. Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S Main St, Concord. 603-568-5099. rbproductions2016@ gmail.com.

July 9 ■ Andrew North: 8:30 p.m. Area 23, 254 N State St, Unit H, Concord.

■ Keep NH Brewing Festival: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Kiwanis Waterfront Park/Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Road, Concord.

■ Retro Rewind Dance Night: 7 p.m. $10 - $15. Bank of New Hampshire Stage, 16 S Main St, Concord. (603) 2251111.

July 12 ■ Author Joyce Maynard - Count the Ways: 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. “Count the Ways” Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. 603-224-0562. gibsonsevents@ gmail.com.

■ IMPACT 2022: Lost in Wonderland: 9:30 a.m. Free.

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July 13 ■ Open Mic Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Area 23’s weekly open mic night! Come on down and express yourself. Area 23, 254 N State St, Unit H, Concord. mobilekirkmcneil@gmail.com.

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July 16 ■ Beauty and the Beast, Jr.: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. RB Productions presents Beauty and the Beast, Jr. on 16 @! 7 PM.Tickets are $12, $15 available at the door or ccanh.com $12 - $15. Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S Main St, Concord. 603-568-5099. rbproductions2016@ gmail.com.

July 18 ■ Tweens and Teens Tie-Dyed Beach Towels: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Concord Public Library, 45 Green St., Concord.

July 19 ■ IMPACT 2022: Neverland: 9:30 a.m. Free. Bank of New Hampshire Stage, 16 S Main St, Concord. (603) 2251111.

■ Low-Impact Kung Fu and Tai Chi: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. $14 - $20. $20 drop-in price. Multi-class bundles available for less. Zenith Martial Arts, 40 Thorndike Street, Concord.

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July 20 ■ Open Mic Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Area 23’s weekly open mic night! Come on down and express yourself. Area 23, 254 N State St, Unit H, Concord. mobilekirkmcneil@gmail.com.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR July 21 ■ A night of two mysteries! Authors Paula Munier and Sarah Stewart Taylor: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. “The Wedding Plot” “The Drowning Sea” Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 South Main St, Concord. 6032240562. gibsonsevents@gmail.com.

July 22 ■ Matilda, Jr.: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. RB Productions presents MATILDA, Jr. on July 22 & 23 @ 7 PM. Tickets $15, $12 available at the door or at ccanh.com $12 - $15.

Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S Main St, Concord. 603568-5099. rbproductions2016@gmail.com.

July 23 ■ Matilda, Jr.: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. RB Productions presents MATILDA, Jr. on July 22 & 23 @ 7 PM. Tickets $15, $12 available at the door or at ccanh.com $12 - $15.

Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S Main St, Concord. 603568-5099. rbproductions2016@gmail.com.

July 24 ■ Henry LaLiberte: 5 p.m. Cheers Grille & Bar, 17 Depot St #1, Concord.

July 26 ■ Andrew North: 6:30 p.m. Hermanos, 11 Hills Ave., Concord.

■ IMPACT 2022: Little Red Riding Hood: 9:30 a.m. Free.

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■ An Evening With Peter Mulvey and Mark Erelli: $25.

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July 27 ■ Open Mic Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Area 23’s weekly open mic night! Come on down and express yourself. Area 23, 254 N State St, Unit H, Concord. mobilekirkmcneil@gmail.com.

July 29 ■ the Ferns Family Band: 7 p.m. Area 23, 254 N State St, Unit H, Concord.

■ Legally Blonde, Jr.: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. RB Productions presents LEGALLY BLONDE Jr. on July 29 & 30 @ 7 PM. Tickets $15, $12 available at the door or at ccanh.com $12 - $15. Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S Main St, Concord. 603-568-5099. rbproductions2016@gmail.com.

■ Concord Arts Market: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The award-winning Concord Arts Market is returning to Rollins Park once a month from June-October with over 60 local artists and artisans. Rollins Park, 33 Bow Street, Concord. info@concordartsmarket.net.

■ Friends-a-Palooza! A Family Fun Party In The Park: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Free. The event is free! Donations will be accepted . Keach Park, Loudon Road, Concord. (603) 2281193. npaul@friendsprogram.org.

■ Legally Blonde, Jr.: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. RB Productions presents LEGALLY BLONDE Jr. on July 29 & 30 @ 7 PM. Tickets $15, $12 available at the door or at ccanh.com $12 - $15. Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S Main St, Concord. 603-568-5099. rbproductions2016@gmail.com.

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