5 events for your weekend calendar in NH

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By Katy Savage

November 5, 2025

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Looking for something to do this weekend? From jazz and circus arts to handmade crafts and classic rock tributes, there’s no shortage of music, art, and local flavor around New Hampshire. Here are a few events worth checking out:

🎶 8th Annual Emerging Artist Festival with Ulysses Owens Jr. & Gen Y Ensemble
Brattleboro, VT, Nov. 7-8
A two-day celebration of youth jazz and mentorship, featuring student performances, a free educational clinic, and a Saturday evening concert with Grammy-winning drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. and his Generation Y Ensemble.
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🎪 Vermont Circus Festival
Brattleboro, VT, Nov. 7-9
A celebration of circus arts featuring workshops, performances, open-stage events, and community gatherings.
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🎨 GSCS Fall 2025 Shop ‘Til You Drop Craft Fair
Rochester, Saturday, Nov. 8
Browse from 50 local crafters and artisans, enter raffles for handmade prizes, enjoy crockpot meals from local volunteers, and try your luck in a 50/50 raffle.
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🎸 NH Ukeladies Concert
Laconia, Saturday, Nov. 8
An acoustic string band performing favorite songs with rich harmonies.
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🎷 The Brit Pack – The Ultimate British Music Experience
Claremont, Saturday, Nov. 8
A tribute to the best of British rock, from The Beatles and Rolling Stones to Queen and Oasis. Formed by two Brits in NYC, The Brit Pack brings the UK’s musical legacy to life.
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