Thru Aug. 30, The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams Stars Broadway’s Carolyn Kirsch, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Rte. 11B, Weirs Beach. Haunting autobiographical masterpiece about man who looks back on early adulthood living with overbearing mother and delicate sister. When mother realizes her sensitive daughter’s future prospects are limited, she determines to find husband for her. Call 366-7377.

Aug. 27, Cate Park Band Concert, 8-9 pm, Cate Park, Wolfeboro. Rehearsal at 7 pm welcomes musicians to join in.

Aug. 27, Lecture Series: NH Cemeteries & Gravestones, 7:30 pm, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonboro. With Glenn Knoblock discussing variety of gravestones, telling stories of Great Awakening, Throat Distemper Epidemic and American Revolution. Call 476-5900.

Aug. 27-Sept. 1, Lancaster Fair, Rte. 3, Lancaster. With agricultural activities, midway, 4H exhibits, music, sheep dog trials, pulls and motorized competitions. Call 788-4531.

Aug. 28, Jim Morash Speaks on Thirty Years with “The Mount,” 7 pm, Schoolhouse Museum, 94 Dane Rd. (Rte. 25B), Center Harbor. Centre Harbor Historical Society welcomes Mr. Morash, who has gone from deckhand to part owner of M/S Mount Washington, which docks in Center Harbor during winter months. Photos will illustrate Winnipesaukee’s history.

Aug. 28, Lecture Series: The Life of Our Lakes, 7 pm, NH Boat Museum, Rte. 28 North, Wolfeboro. Don Kretchmer, certified lake manager, discusses types of lakes in NH, factors that affect their quality, changes over the years and probable future. Call 569-4554.

Aug. 28, Meredith Village Walking Tour, 7 pm from Main Street Museum, 45 Main St., Meredith. Ann Sprague leads one-mile one-hour stroll thru downtown area pointing out historic sites and relating stories behind them. Those participating should meet at museum by 6:45. Call Ann 279-7172.

Aug. 28, Nature Talk: NH Loons, 7:30 pm, Loon Center, Lee’s Mills Rd., Moultonboro. Photographer John Rockwood begins presentation with slideshow of his experiences with loons on Lake Massabesic. Harry Vogel then discusses trends in loon populations and preliminary statistics on how loons fared throughout NH over past year. Call 476-5666.

Aug. 28, Story & Activity Program for Children Ages 3-8, 10-11 am, NH Farm Museum, Rte. 125, Milton. Child must be accompanied by adult. Call 652-7840.

Aug. 28-Sept. 1, Hopkinton State Fair, Hopkinton State Fair Grounds, Contoocook. With demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls, motocross and stage shows. Call 746-4191.

Aug. 29, Concert by Carter Mountain Brass Band, 7 pm, Bandstand, Main St., Center Harbor.

Aug. 29, Great Waters Music Festival: The Blind Boys of Alabama, 8 pm, Acoustic Tent, Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro. Back by popular demand, group members have sung fervent blend of traditional and contemporary gospel music since 1939, winning four Grammy Awards, which didn’t exist when The Blind Boys started out. Call 569-7710.

Aug. 29-31, Hello Dolly Performed by Footlight Theatre, Thursday-Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 2 pm, Franklin Opera House, 316 Central St., Franklin. Call 934-1901.

Aug. 30, Antique Market Day, 9 am-5 pm, Shoppes at Red Hill, 528 Whittier Hwy. (Rte. 25), Moultonboro. Many New England dealers offer antiques, collectibles and hidden treasures. Rain date Aug. 31. Call 253-6712.

Aug. 30, Dr. Harps Blues Band Performs Free Concert, 7 pm, Alton Bay Bandstand.

Aug. 30, Free Concert by Mink Hills Band, 7:30 pm, Cate Park, Wolfeboro. String band based in NH plays traditional bluegrass, folk, swing and original. Weather permitting.

Aug. 30, Meet the Artists at Out of the Blue, 2-5 pm, 136 South Main St., Wolfeboro. Local artists include Sandy Martin, Kimberly Bartenhagen, Pat Charlton, Susan Griggs and Cynthia Towle. Light refreshments served. Call 569-5556.

Aug. 30, Nick Fest Day, 11 am-3 pm rain or shine, The Nick Recreation Park, Rte. 28 North, Wolfeboro. Fun for all ages at more than 40 booths. Agenda includes trackless train, wall climbing, bungee ropes, golf putting, track events, major league athletes available for photos and autographs, music, refreshments, Wolfeboro Idol Tryouts and more. Event is Nick fundraiser. Call Fred 569-2511 or The Nick 569-1909.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair at the Bay, Saturday 10 am-6 pm, Sunday 10 am-5 pm, Monday 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, Community House, Rte. 11, Alton Bay. More than 75 juried craftspeople display and sell work. Musical entertainment daily. Call Castleberry Fairs 332-2616.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Oktoberfest Celebration, rain or shine Saturday 12-8 pm, Sunday 12-6 pm, Monday 12-4 pm, Inn at Danbury, 67 Rte. 104, Danbury. With live music, contests and food. Call 768-3318.

Aug. 31, Hectors Ride, 9 am, Hectors Restaurant, Beacon Street West. Laconia. Motorcycle run benefits NH Humane Society. Fee covers complimentary coffee and pastry, Hectors mascot, full buffet and free entertainment. Also 50/50 or pocket-chopper raffles and silent auction of items donated by area businesses. Prizes to best-dressed bike and best animal tattoos. Call Vinny 387-5313 or Marylee 524-8236.

Aug. 31, Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Show, 10 pm, Weirs Beach.

Aug. 31, Sunrise Drive on Mt. Washington Auto Road, 4:30 am, Rte. 16, Gorham. Chance for private autos to drive to summit for view of sunrise. Call 466-3988.

Aug. 31, Travis Tritt, Keith Anderson, Steve Azar, Jimmy Lehoux & Digger Dawg, 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook, Rte. 11B, Gilford. For afternoon of country hits. Also Rick Page and The Round-Ups and more. Call 293-4700.