The Weekender: Storytellers, Music, Walks, and Fairs

Here’s a round up of things to do in and around Patch communities in New Hampshire. Click on the links for details:

Weather

It looks like this might be one of the last nice weekends of the season. On Saturday, expect morning fog but sunny skies with highs in the low 80s in the central and southern part of the state (temps will be in the mid-70s on the Seacoast). Overnight, it will be clear and chilly, with a low of around 50 to 55. On Sunday, sunny with highs in the mid-80s, and a light breeze; expect slightly cooler temps in the coast. Clear and cool at night, with the temps in the mid-50s. Monday is looking pretty good, too, but there might be showers at night.

All weekend

• The 15th annual Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival is held in Market Square all weekend. The event is free but donations will be accepted.
• The annual Autumn Craft Festival on the Plans will be held this weekend in Kingston. Admission is free.
• The Deerfield Fair is happening this weekend, too, entering its 138th year.
• David Kaye shares his one-may show, “How I Brought Peace to the Middle East,” at the West End Studio Theatre 959 Islington St. in Portsmouth. Tickets are $18-$20.

Saturday

• The Merrimack Valley Baptist Church, 517 Boston Post Road in Merrimack, will hold a day long A Ladies’ Day with Elyse Fitzpatrick, from 8:45 to 3:15 p.m. Registration is $25.
• The Woman’s Association Fall Rummage Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Amherst Congregational Church, Church Street in Amherst. The price is $5 per bag.
• The Portsmouth Athenaeum Book Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the North Church Parish House, 355 Spinney Road in Portsmouth.
• The Self Made Exhibit at The Lamont Gallery at Phillips Exeter Academy continues through the month of October. Hours at the gallery are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Orangetheory Fitness of Nashua hosts a free training session in Lincoln Park at 9 a.m.
• An ECK Spiritual Chat will be held at Me & Ollie’s Bakery & Café, 64 Water St. in Exeter from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The event is free.
• The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, 27 Navigator Road in Londonderry is hosting Smithsonian Day, to celebrate the magazine’s 10th annual Museum Day live event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Merrimack’s 8th Annual Fall Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at Merrimack High School. The event is free.
• Annie’s Hallmark Baldoria in Salem offers a think pink fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Click here for details.
• The League of NH Craftsmen Nashua Gallery, 98 Main St. in Nashua holds a beadwork class from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required. The fee is $20 and materials are $40.
• Sculptor Gary Haven Smith will offer a private tour of his studio from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in conjunction with McGowan Fire Art in Concord. Advanced registration is required.
• Simon Kidgits Club Members are invited to the Mall at Rockingham Park, Lord & Taylor Court, Level 2, in Salem for a Kidgits Barnyard Bash at 11 a.m.
• Banyan Tree Yoga, 5 Pine St. Ext. Unit 2A in Nashua will hold a chair yoga workshop from noon to 1:45 p.m.
• Up for some wine or cheese? Stop by WineNot Boutique on 170 Main St. in Nashua between 1 and 4 p.m. and try some samples.
• Paint and sip Starry Night at The Canvas Roadshow, 176 South River Road in Bedford from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• Merrimack Rocks 2014 starts after the fall festival at 4 p.m. in Watson Park.
• Tower of Power perform at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom at 8 p.m.
• Melissa Ferrick plays at The Music Hall Loft, 131 Congress St. in Portsmouth at 8 p.m. Tickets are $24.
• Mamadou Diop performs at the Riverwalk Cafe and Music Bar, 35 Railroad Square in Nashua at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.
• The Last Laugh Band plays at Whippersnappers Restaurant, 44 Nashua Road in Londonderry, at 9:30 p.m.

Sunday

• The 2014 Seacoast Area Walk To End Alzheimer’s will be held at Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St. in Portsmouth at 8:30 a.m.
• The Convenient MD 10K will be held at the Windham Rail Trail, 6 Depot Road in Windham at 8:30 a.m. Advanced registration is required. The Windham Depot hosts an open house with live blues at 11 a.m.
• New Hampshire Peace Action hosts a display, Art for Peace: What Does World Peace Look Like to You?, at the Statehouse Plaza in Concord from 1 to 4 p.m. The display is free. The organization is also still looking for artists to participate.
• One of New Hampshire’s greatest storytellers, Rebecca Rule, presents “That Reminds Me of a Story,” at 2 p.m. at the West End Studio Theatre, 959 Islington St. in Portsmouth. Tickest are $14-$20.
• Saxophonist and vocalist Grace Kelly performs at the Tupleo Music Hall in Londonderry at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25.
• Joe McDonald plays Whippersnappers Restaurant on Nashua Road in Londonderry at 7:30 p.m.

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