SPORTS & RECREATION

JULY 9

Loon Mountain Race

> This Granite State race is the race to end all races. It is 6.03 miles, 10.62 kilometers, has an elevation gain of 3,125 feet and an average slope of 14 percent. It has a reputation as one of the country’s toughest mountain races, in large part due to the kilometer ascent of North Peak, known as Upper Walking Boss. “The Boss,” as it’s colloquially termed, is around a kilometer of grassy slope with angles that exceed a 40 percent grade. Voted as one of the five classic vertical trail races in the U.S., this race is no joke. If you are feeling daring this summer, be sure to check this one out. $50. 7:30 a.m., Loon Mountain Resort, 60 Loon Mountain Rd., Lincoln. loonmountainrace.com

JULY 14-15

The Prouty > If you enjoy outdoor recreation of just about any kind, then you’ll find something to suit your tastes at this annual mega-fundraiser for the Dartmouth Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center. Cyclists can opt for 20- to 100-mile rides on the road or the 200-mile, two-day Prouty Ultimate; walkers can traverse anything from a 3K stroll through Hanover to an 11K walk in the woods; rowers can hit the Connecticut River for 5 to 15 miles; and golfers can enjoy a four-person scramble at the Hanover Country Club. Don’t like any of those? They also need volunteers. Prices, times and locations around Hanover vary. (603) 646-5500; theprouty.org

JULY 16

Crayon 301 > If you haven’t attended a NASCAR race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, here’s your chance. New England’s only NASCAR weekend is July 14-16 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The NASCAR Cup Series will make its traditional mid-summer visit to “The Magic Mile” on Sunday, July 16, for the Crayon 301. $10-$59. 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 1122 Route 106, Loudon. (603) 783-4931; nhms.com

JULY 30

Sunrise Ascent on Mount Washington > Get your hiking shoes and cameras ready for this sunrise hike. Before dawn, teams ascend the Mount Washington Auto Road to reach the 6,288-foot summit. Each team includes an athlete with a disability and a team of crew, who support the athlete as they climb to the summit. After the teams complete their hike to the summit, roadrunners help to transport athletes and their crew back down to the base area. Volunteers help throughout the event, with set up, registration and the celebratory after-party at the base of the Auto Road. Together, the teams are inspired by the beauty of the sunrise, the majesty of the Presidential Range and the determination shared amongst them. The goal for this event is to raise over $200,000 to help fund the operating budget of Adaptive Sports Partners. Donations accepted. 3:45 a.m., Auto Road, Gorham. (603) 823-5232; adaptivesportspartners.org

ARTS & MUSIC

JULY 1

An Evening with Chicago > One of America’s most beloved rock bands, and self-described as a “rock and roll band with horns,” Chicago’s songs often combine elements of classical music, jazz, R&B and pop music. $39-$475. 8 p.m., Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, 72 Meadowbrook Ln., Gilford. (603) 293-4700; banknhpavilion.com

JULY 5-16

Fiddler on the Roof at Interlakes Theatre > The heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, life, love and laughter, the Interlakes Theatre brings “Fiddler on the Roof” to Meredith. Prices and times vary, Interlakes Theatre, 1 Laker Ln., Meredith. (603) 707-6035; interlakestheatre.com

JULY 14

15th Annual CLM Benefit Concert > This benefit concert — featuring Bruce Springsteen cover band Bruce in the USA — raises critical funding to support uninsured children, adolescents and adults with direct access to comprehensive emergency, clinical and medical services, case management, substance use treatment and community-based counseling support. $45-$65. 7 p.m., Tupelo Music Hall, 10 A St., Derry. (603) 437-5100; tupelohall.com. New Hampshire Magazine is a proud sponsor of this event

JULY 14-AUGUST 27

HAIR at the Seacoast Rep > For decades, audiences have flocked to the brilliant shooting star that is “HAIR” — the American tribal love rock musical. Against the backdrop of the Vietnam war, the counterculture of the ’60s is melted into a psychedelic tapestry of song, dance and self-expression in a theatrical experience that defies description. A celebration of life, love and radical peace, this 1968 musical has remained relevant for half a century, featuring billboard hits like “Aquarius,” “Good Morning Starshine” and “Let the Sunshine In.” Join the glorious rock revolution that defined a generation: “HAIR”! Prices and times vary, Seacoast Repertory Theatre, 125 Bow St., Portsmouth. (603) 433-4472; seacoastrep.org

JULY 15, 22; AUGUST 5, 19

Lynda Cohen Performing Arts Series > Originating from her love of music and the mountains, Lynda Cohen imagined a series where people from far and wide can come together nestled among the mountains of Crawford Notch to enjoy live tunes. Performers include Della Mae, Dwight + Nicole, Jim Kweskin and Friends, Serene Green and more. Free. 7 to 9 p.m., AMC Highland Center, Bretton Woods. (603) 466-2727; visitwhitemountains.com

JULY 20

Theo Vonn: Return of the Rat > Looking for laughs this summer? Stroll on down to the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion for a night with beloved Louisiana comedian Theo Von. Prices vary. 8 p.m., Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, 72 Meadowbrook Ln., Gilford. (603) 293-4700; banknhpavilion.com

Featured Event

JULY 27-JULY 31

Sail Portsmouth 2023 > Five tall ships plus the Gundalow will sail up the Piscataqua River at the start of the Parade of Sail and Flotilla, scheduled to begin at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, with the tall ships leading a flotilla of other vessels, both civilian and commercial fishing boats plus military and municipal craft. They start at the mouth of the river and end at the Memorial Bridge where the tall ships will turn around and head to their mooring sites. From July 28-31, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day, two of the tall ships will be open to the public for tours at the Sail Portsmouth site. They are the replica of Magellan’s flag ship, the three-masted NAO Trinidad and the beautifully restored, two-masted schooner, ErnestinaMorrissey. Prices and times vary, Portsmouth Commercial Fish Pier, 1 Pierce Island Rd., Portsmouth. sailportsmouth.org

JULY 29

New London Historical Society Antique Show & Sale > Get ready for the 55th annual Antique Show and Sale on the New London Historical Society’s grounds. Goosefare Antiques and Promotions of Saco, Maine, is helping bring over 50 quality dealers to the show. The proceeds of the event will help the historical society. $8. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., New London Historical Society, 179 Little Sunapee Rd., New London. goosefareantiques.com

JULY 30

Glenn Miller Orchestra > The Glenn Miller Orchestra, the most popular and sought-after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements, comes to Plymouth. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered one of the greatest bands of all time. They were formed in 1956 and have been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. Erik Stabnau is the orchestra’s present music director. $39-$85. 6 p.m., The Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth. (603) 536-2551; flyingmonkeynh.com