Arts and entertainment quick picks for the week of January 25

what: An intimate evening of music and food from Nepal, Bhutan and regions of India. Enjoy an authentic Nepalese dinner prepared by Ghana and Nirmala Sharma. Enjoy traditional Nepali and Hindi dances and Shabin Subba songs performed by local students.Hear folk, religious and classical music from Nepal, Bhutan and IndiaHimalayan Heritage Performing Arts: Harimaya Adhikari and Prem Sagar Khatiwada.

when: Wednesday, January 25 at 6pm

Where: NH Stage Bank, 16 S. Main St., Concord

information: ccanh.com

Paul Hodes and the Blue Buddha Band

what: What do you get when you put together a congressman, two mad scientists and a jazz drummer? Blue Buddha Band! The Blue Buddha Quartet is led by ex-congressman Paul Hodes on guitar, Jon Gabay on bass, Dean Rubine on keyboards and Ed Raczka on New England drums.

when: Saturday, January 28 at 8pm

Where: NH Stage Bank, 16 S. Main St., Concord

information: ccanh.com

Queen City Improv

what: Manchester’s best improv troupes bring their shows to the capital. Join QCI as they deliver a night of silliness, gaffes and laughs every night in never-before-seen shows! Improv drama is made up on the spot, that is, the game is planned, but the scene story is not.

when: Friday, January 27 at 7:30pm

Where: Hatbox Theatre, 270 Loudon Road, Concord

information: Tickets are $22 for adults, $19 for students/seniors/members, and $16 for senior members. This event is BYOB/W. For more information, visit hatboxnh.com