MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Here’s what’s happening this weekend across the Monadnock region and beyond. From poetry readings and live music to theater, dance, and floating lanterns, there’s something for everyone.

Friday, May 30

Art Exhibit Opening: “Our Story: The Art of Community Connections”
4:30–6 p.m., Historical Society of Cheshire County, Keene
This juried art show features work from over 40 regional artists exploring personal connections to the Monadnock Region.
More information: hsccnh.org

Lesley Wheeler Poetry Reading
6 p.m., Keene Toadstool Bookshop, Keene
Wheeler presents her newest poetry collection Mycocosmic.
More information: toadbooks.com

Transmissions: A Dialogue Between Space and Matter – Ross Gronvold
7–11 p.m. Fri, 3–9 p.m. Sat, RBG Studios, Bellows Falls, VT
Sculptural wall works, live music, DJ, herbal elixirs, and art raffle.
More information: rossgronvold.com 

Witts End Band

6 p.m., The Park Theatre, Jaffrey
Tom Ahlborn-Hsu and Lee Shapiro perform folk and rock hits from the ’60s to today.
More information: theparktheatre.org

NEYT Presents: The Hobbit
7–9 p.m., New England Youth Theatre, Brattleboro, VT
A theatrical adaptation of Tolkien’s classic, performed by NEYT’s Junior Company.
More information: neyt.org/the-hobbit

The Big Takeover (Reggae/Soul)
8 p.m., The Stone Church, Brattleboro, VT
Jamaican-born vocalist NeeNee Rushie leads this high-energy global fusion band.
More information: stonechurchvt.com

Saturday, May 31

Rowing Try-It-Out Day
10 a.m.–noon, Brattleboro Rowing Club, Brattleboro, VT
No experience necessary—free introductory rowing session.
More information: brattlebororowing.org

Naulakha Estate & Rhododendron Tour
10 a.m.–4 p.m., Naulakha Estate, Dummerston, VT
Tour Rudyard Kipling’s historic home and gardens in full bloom.
More information: landmarktrustusa.org

Met Live in HD: Il Barbiere di Siviglia
1 p.m., SHOWROOM, Keene
Rossini’s classic comedy closes the Met’s 2024–25 season.
More information: thecolonial.org

MoCo Arts presents The Sleeping Beauty
2 and 7 p.m., Redfern Arts Center, Keene
A multi-style dance production of the fairy tale classic.
More information: moco.org

End of Year Dance Show (MoCo Arts)
2 p.m., Redfern Arts Center, Keene
Student showcase of various dance disciplines.
More information: keene.edu/arts/redfern

NEYT Presents: The Hobbit
2 & 7 p.m., New England Youth Theatre, Brattleboro, VT
More information: neyt.org/the-hobbit

Special FREE Film: Love, Simon
7 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, Keene
A coming-of-age LGBTQ+ romantic comedy.
More information:thecolonial.org

Sunday, June 1

Naulakha Estate & Rhododendron Tour
10 a.m.–4 p.m., Dummerston, VT
More information: landmarktrustusa.org

NEYT Presents: The Hobbit
2 p.m., Brattleboro, VT
More information: neyt.org/the-hobbit

MoCo Arts presents The Sleeping Beauty
2 p.m., Redfern Arts Center, Keene
More information: moco.org

End of Year Dance Show
2 p.m., Redfern Arts Center, Keene, NH
More information: keene.edu/arts/redfern

Lui Collins & Anand Nayak (Folk Concert)
3–5 p.m., Nelson Town Hall, Nelson
Tickets: $20/$25
More information: luicollins.com

Fauré Mon Amour – The Keene Chorale
3 p.m., St. Bernard Church, Keene
Works include Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine.
More information: keenechorale.org/tickets

Songs of Old New Hampshire with Jeff Warner
3–4:30 p.m., Jones Hall, Marlow
Free traditional folk music performance.
More information: nhhumanities.org

3rd Annual Floating Lanterns Festival
5:30–8:30 p.m., Alyson’s Orchard, Walpole
Lantern launch, live music, crafts, and family fun.
More information: monadnockpsa.org

Acoustic Nomads – Twilight on the Tavern Lawn
6 p.m., Next Stage Arts, Putney, VT
Free outdoor concert blending Americana and South American folk.
More information: acousticnomadsband.com

Daughter of a Temple: ganavya
8–10 p.m., Epsilon Spires, Brattleboro, VT
Spiritual jazz and South Indian vocal music.
More information: epsilonspires.org