MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Weather forecasters are warning of a significant winter storm arriving Sunday, with heavy snow likely to disrupt travel and shut down events across the region. To help readers plan safely, this weekend events column highlights only Friday night and Saturday activities. Anyone heading out is encouraged to check event websites for last-minute updates and to plan ahead before conditions deteriorate.
Friday, Jan. 23
Winterpills with Slow Pony
Brewbakers, Keene
7–10 p.m.
Indie rock band Winterpills teams up with Slow Pony for a Friday night show at Brewbakers.
More information and tickets: www.brewbakerskeene.com
Open Mic Night
Main Street Arts, Saxtons River, Vt.
Sign-up at 6:30 p.m.; performances 7–9 p.m.
Main Street Arts hosts its monthly open mic, welcoming musicians, poets, comedians and storytellers. Performers are limited to original or traditional material. Admission is free, with donations accepted.
More information: www.mainstreetarts.org
West Willow and “Hockets for Two Voices”
Epsilon Spires, Brattleboro, Vt.
7–11 p.m.
West Willow, a vocal octet founded by the late Peter Amidon, performs alongside composer and artist Meara O’Reilly, presenting her acclaimed “Hockets for Two Voices.” Tickets are $25.
More information: www.epsilonspires.org
Madaila
The Stone Church, Brattleboro, Vt.
8 p.m.
Psych-pop band Madaila brings its synth-heavy sound and improvisational live show to The Stone Church.
More information and tickets: www.stonechurchvt.com
Saturday, Jan. 24
Peterborough Snow Ball 2026
Peterborough Town House, Peterborough
Noon to midnight
The 30th annual Snow Ball features a full day of contra dancing with multiple bands and callers. Admission is $35; seniors 65 and older pay $25, and attendees under 25 pay their age.
More information: www.monadnockfolk.org
A Night of Robert Burns
ELMM Community Center, Winchester
6 p.m.
An evening celebrating Scotland’s national poet includes a multi-course Scottish meal, music, dancing, poetry and toasts. Tickets range from $15 to $20 and are limited.
More information: www.elmmcc.org
Urinetown
MoCo Arts Founders Theatre, Keene
7–9 p.m.
MoCo Arts presents the Tony Award-winning musical satire “Urinetown” in a Saturday evening performance. Tickets are $15.
More information and tickets: www.mocoarts.org
Feud Gone Wild
SHOWROOM at The Colonial Theatre, Keene
7:30 p.m.
An adults-only, R-rated twist on the classic game show pits teams against each other in a fast-paced, interactive production. Reserved seating tickets are $30.
More information and tickets: www.thecolonial.org


