MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) From concerts and comedy to fall festivals and historic tours, a full slate of events is set across the Monadnock Region and southern Vermont this weekend.
Friday, Oct. 10
Candlelight Open House at the Wyman Tavern Museum
6–9 p.m., Wyman Tavern Museum, 339 Main St., Keene
Step back in time at the Wyman Tavern Museum, where re-enactors will bring the 1770s to life by candlelight. Visitors can enjoy games, refreshments and conversations about colonial life. The free event is hosted by the Historical Society of Cheshire County.
More information: www.hsccnh.org
Coming Out Stories
7–8:30 p.m., Hooker-Dunham Theater and Gallery, 139 Main St. Ste. 407, Brattleboro, VT
Celebrate National Coming Out Day with an evening of short plays, monologues and scenes featuring LGBTQ characters and stories. Admission is free, with donations accepted.
More information: www.hookerdunham.org
The Verona Quartet with Saxophonist Steven Banks
7–9 p.m., Peterborough Town House, 1 Grove St., Peterborough
Electric Earth Concerts presents the Verona Quartet joined by saxophonist Steven Banks for an evening exploring love through music, including works by Debussy, Mendelssohn and Mozart. Tickets are $30; students attend free.
More information: www.electricearthconcerts.org
Exhibition on Screen: “Girl with a Pearl Earring”
7 p.m., The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey
This film delves into the mysteries behind Vermeer’s famous painting, exploring the life and art of the 17th-century Dutch master.
More information: www.theparktheatre.org
The Clements Brothers and The Early Risers
7:30 p.m., 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT
Twin brothers George and Charles Clements perform original songs blending folk, roots, and Americana influences in an intimate live show.
More information: www.nextstagearts.org
VOCES8
7:30 p.m., Saint Bernard Catholic Church, 185 Main St., Keene
The Grammy-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 brings its signature harmonies and diverse repertoire to Keene, performing music that spans centuries and genres.
More information: www.voces8.com
Comedian Bob Marley
7:30–9 p.m., Latchis Theatre, 50 Main St., Brattleboro, VT
Maine’s own Bob Marley takes the stage for an evening of New England humor and storytelling.
More information: www.latchis.com
Saturday, Oct. 11
Apple Fest and Crafts Fair
9 a.m.–2 p.m., Chapel by the Lake, 529 Granite Lake Road, Munsonville
Homemade apple pies, cider doughnuts, and local crafts highlight this annual celebration at Chapel by the Lake. Food and warm clothing donations are welcome.
More information: www.facebook.com/chapelbythelake
Lyle Hutchins at the Keene Farmers’ Market
9 a.m., Gilbo Avenue, Keene
Singer-songwriter Lyle Hutchins performs his original blend of alternative rock and Americana during the Saturday farmers’ market.
More information: www.keenefarmersmarket.com
Fred Marple’s “Udder Nonsense” Book Launch
7–8:30 p.m., Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St., Peterborough
Yankee humorist Fred Marple reads from his new book, Udder Nonsense: More Tales from Frost Heaves, featuring small-town New England misadventures. The free event includes book signing and plenty of laughs.
More information: www.frostheaves.com
Sunday, Oct. 12
Fall Jubilee – Make Your Own Scarecrow
11 a.m.–3 p.m., Stonewall Farm, 242 Chesterfield Road, Keene
Celebrate autumn at Stonewall Farm with live music, games, wagon rides and the chance to build your own scarecrow. Admission is free, with donations appreciated to support the nonprofit farm.
More information: www.stonewallfarm.org
Ariel Posen with Special Guest Wendlo
8 p.m., Stonewall Farm, 242 Chesterfield Road, Keene
Guitarist and songwriter Ariel Posen, hailed by Rolling Stone as “a modern-day musical virtuoso,” brings his genre-blending sound to Keene. Tickets are $24.50–$25.
More information: www.stonewallfarm.org