MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Here’s your weekend roundup of arts, music, food, and family fun around the Monadnock Region and nearby towns. Whether you’re in the mood for live Shakespeare, dark comedy, beer tasting, or cat videos, there’s something happening near you! Enjoy.

Friday, Aug. 1

Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion
5 and 7 p.m. | MoCo Arts, 40 Roxbury St., Keene
A murder mystery turns upside down in this fast-paced comedy where every suspect is a famous detective.
Tickets: $15. Info: www.moco.org

Rock Voices Brattleboro: One Hit Wonders
7:30–9:30 p.m. | Centre Congregational Church, 193 Main St., Brattleboro, VT
This 50-plus voice choir performs chart-topping songs you’ll instantly recognize.
More info: www.rockvoices.com

Gruesome Playground Injuries
7:30 p.m. | Wild Goose Storefront, 7 Westminster St., Bellows Falls, VT
The first of four weekend performances of Rajiv Joseph’s dark romantic drama.
$20–$25. Tickets: www.wildgooseplayers.com

Mood Swing Fridays at Harlow’s Pub
9–11 p.m. | 3 School St., Peterborough
DJ Thomas and Echo Finch spin reggae, dancehall, and Afrobeats. No cover; ages 21+.

Saturday, Aug. 2

Barefoot Music and Arts Festival
10 a.m.–10 p.m. | Oak Park, 971 Forest Road, Greenfield
A family-friendly day of local music, art, yoga, and food. 
$45–$75 adults; $5 children. Info: www.barefootmusicandarts.com

Wyman Tavern Brew Fest
Noon–5 p.m. | Wyman Tavern Museum, 339 Main St., Keene
Sample craft beer and spirits at this annual summer staple in downtown Keene.
More info: www.hsccnh.org/wyman-tavern-brew-fest

Gruesome Playground Injuries
2 and 7:30 p.m. | Wild Goose Storefront, 7 Westminster St., Bellows Falls, VT
Continued performances of the award-winning dark comedy.
www.wildgooseplayers.com

Rindge Fire Department 100th Anniversary Celebration
5–9:15 p.m. | Main Street, Rindge
Parade, touch-a-truck, DJ, lawn games, fire prevention demos, vehicle extrication, and fireworks.
Free admission.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
6 p.m. | Fassett Farm Nursery, 822 Mountain Road, Jaffrey
Student actors from Project Shakespeare present the beloved comedy outdoors.
$10 adults, $5 children. Info: www.projectshakespeare.org

Archie Parish’s Parting Words
7:30 p.m. | The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey
Oscar winner Ernest Thompson debuts his new one-man play about life’s unexpected turns.
More info: www.theparktheatre.org

Sunday, Aug. 3

Monadnock Summer Lyceum: “Musicals That Matter”
10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Unitarian Universalist Church, 25 Main St., Peterborough
Douglas Anderson explores how Broadway musicals reflect major cultural shifts.
Free event. More info: www.monadnocklyceum.org

Gruesome Playground Injuries
2 p.m. | Wild Goose Storefront, 7 Westminster St., Bellows Falls, VT
Final weekend performance.
www.wildgooseplayers.com

Rock Voices Keene: One Hit Wonders
4–5:30 p.m. | Redfern Arts Center, Keene State College
Community rock choir sings a wide range of pop hits from past decades.
$15–$25. Info: www.rockvoices.com

Cat Video Fest 2025
Doors 3 p.m., show 4 p.m. | The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey
A curated collection of the internet’s best cat videos, with ticket proceeds benefiting Monadnock Kitty Rescue.
$10 children, $12 adults. Info: www.theparktheatre.org

Concert on the Green: Temple Band
6:30–8 p.m. | Town Green, Washington St., Walpole
Bring a chair and enjoy this free community band concert on the green.

Hinsdale Summer Band Concert
6:30–8 p.m. | Heritage Park, Brattleboro Road, Hinsdale
Free live music and food for sale courtesy of the local Boy Scouts.