We are excited to welcome back the Manchester City-Wide Arts Festival

We accomplish this through a program of diverse and accessible events that span a broad range of media and experiences, from theater to fine art, to literature, comedy, music, dance and more!

Schedule:

September 11, 2023

- 3:00PM - 4:00PM:
Pottery Demonstration – FREE
Studio 550 Art Center (550 Elm Street, Manchester, NH)

- 4:15PM - 5:15PM:
Family Clay Sculpting Workshop
Studio 550 Art Center (550 Elm Street, Manchester, NH)
Buy Tickets

- 5:30PM - 6:30PM:
Meet and Greet of Illustrators - FREE
The Bookery (844 Elm St, Manchester, NH)

September 12, 2023

- 10:00AM - 10:45AM
Dance Class and Storytime (Ages 2-5) - FREE
Dimensions in Dance (84 Myrtle St, Manchester, NH)

- 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Trial Tap/Jazz Combo Class (Grades 1-2) - FREE
Forever Emma Studios (516 Pine St, Manchester, NH)

- 5:00PM - 7:00PM
MCMS Open House - FREE
Manchester Community Music School (2291 Elm St, Manchester, NH)

- 5:30PM - 6:30PM:
Meet and Greet of Illustrators - FREE
The Bookery (844 Elm St, Manchester, NH)

September 13, 2023

- 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Ballet Class for Adults - FREE
Dimensions in Dance (84 Myrtle St, Manchester, NH)

- 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Improv Workshop (all ages) - FREE
Majestic Theatre (880 Page St, Manchester, NH)

Join Majestic theatre instructor Jocelyn Duford as she leads you into the art of improvisation! Come and be a participant -OR- an audience member at this brief introduction to the world of improv. and have some fun on our studio stage! Open to all ages.

Register

- 7:15PM - 8:15PM
Bucket Drumming Workshop - FREE
Ted Herbert Music School (880 Page St, Manchester, NH)

Led by Jeff Samataro, Ted Herbert Music School Director of Music Engagement.  An introduction to beginning drumming and music open to all ages. Learn basic rhythms and how to work together as a team to lay down some cool beats. Come as a participant -OR- an audience member and enjoy the music!

Register

September 14, 2023

- 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Trial Tap/Jazz Combo Class (Grades 3-5) - FREE
Forever Emma Studios (516 Pine St, Manchester, NH)

- 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Art After Work - FREE
Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St, Manchester, NH)

September 15, 2023

- 6:00PM - 9:00PM
MAC Cocktail Party
Spotlight Room at the Palace Theatre  (90 Hanover St, Manchester, NH)

September 16, 2023

- 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Street Fair - FREE
Opera Block of Hanover St, Manchester, NH)

- 11:30AM - 12:30PM
Opening Night Party
Mosaic Art Collective (66 Hanover St, Manchester, NH)

September 17, 2023

- 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Street Fair - FREE
Opera Block of Hanover St, Manchester, NH

Date: September 11 - 17, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Manchester, NH 03101

Click here for Information