MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Looking for something to do this weekend? From live music and community festivals to theater productions and hands-on history programs, there are plenty of events happening across the Monadnock Region and nearby Vermont.

Friday, July 17

Bossa Nova Across Borders: Album Release Party, Concert and Talk

6:30 p.m., 118 Elliot, Brattleboro, Vt.
Brazilian producer Vadeco Schettini joins Vermont musician Jesse Lepkoff and Serenata Bossa Nova for an evening of live music, storytelling and conversation celebrating a cross-cultural musical collaboration. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. More information: https://www.windhamworldaffairscouncil.org.

Caitlin Wilder and Wes Aldrich

7 p.m., Brewbakers, 48 Emerald St., Keene
New Hampshire singer-songwriter Caitlin Wilder performs with indie folk artist Wes Aldrich. Doors open at 7 p.m., with music beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets offer an “Access For All” pay-what-you-can option. More information: https://novaarts.org.

NEYT Drag Cabaret: “Gender Reveal Gone Awry”

7 p.m., New England Youth Theatre, Brattleboro, Vt.
Teen performers present an original drag cabaret featuring music, costumes and comedy. Admission is by donation. Also runs Saturday. More information: https://www.neyt.org.

Lyle Hutchins With Eve Pierce and May Cassidy

7 p.m., Birdies, Keene
Three regional folk and Americana artists perform an evening of original music. Doors open at 6p.m. More information: https://www.birdieskeene.com.

“Safety Last!” With Live Piano Score

7 p.m., Next Stage Arts, Putney, Vt.
Pianist Peter Tavalin performs a live improvised score alongside Harold Lloyd’s classic silent comedy “Safety Last!” More information: https://www.nextstagearts.org.

Partnering With the Animal World

7 p.m., Harris Center for Conservation Education, Hancock
Authors Sy Montgomery, Leila Philip and Susie Spikol discuss wildlife, conservation and lessons humans can learn from the natural world. More information: https://www.harriscenter.org.

April Cushman and Shelly Fairchild

7 p.m., Whitcomb Hall, Swanzey
Country artists April Cushman and Billboard-charting singer-songwriter Shelly Fairchild perform as part of their Northeast tour. More information: https://www.eventbrite.com.

“The Caretaker”

7:30 p.m., Actors Theatre Playhouse, West Chesterfield
Actors Theatre Playhouse presents Harold Pinter’s acclaimed psychological drama. Additional performances continue throughout July. More information: https://www.atplayhouse.org.

“Fantastic Planet” With Live Music by The Empyreans

7:30 p.m., Epsilon Spires, Brattleboro, Vt.
The 1973 animated science fiction film is accompanied by a live ambient soundtrack performed by The Empyreans. More information: https://www.epsilonspires.org.

Saturday, July 18

Charlestown Town-Wide Yard Sale Day

8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Charlestown
More than 100 yard sales and activities will take place throughout town. Maps will be available along Main Street the morning of the event. More information: https://www.greatermonadnock.com.

Hands-on History: Colonial Kitchen

9 a.m. to noon, Wyman Tavern, Keene
Families can explore 18th-century food preparation through butter churning, tea making and other interactive activities. More information: https://www.hsccnh.org.

Bandwagon Summer Series: Folk, Roots & Americana Music Festival

4 p.m., Robertson Paper Company Field, Bellows Falls, Vt.
The Mammals, Michael Veitch Band and Doozy Jane headline this outdoor family-friendly music festival featuring food vendors and children’s activities. More information: https://www.nextstagearts.org.

Live Music at Kampfires

6 to 8 p.m., Kampfires Campground, Dummerston, Vt.
Temple Mountain performs during the campground’s free Saturday summer concert series featuring food trucks and refreshments. More information: https://www.kampfires.com.

NEYT Drag Cabaret: “Gender Reveal Gone Awry”

7 p.m., New England Youth Theatre, Brattleboro, Vt.
Second performance of the original teen-created cabaret. More information: https://www.neyt.org.

“The Caretaker”

7:30 p.m., Actors Theatre Playhouse, West Chesterfield
Another evening performance of Harold Pinter’s acclaimed play. More information: https://www.atplayhouse.org.

Sunday, July 19

“The Caretaker” Matinee

2 p.m., Actors Theatre Playhouse, West Chesterfield
Enjoy an afternoon performance of Harold Pinter’s classic drama. More information: https://www.atplayhouse.org.

The Twangtown Paramours

4 p.m., Francestown Old Meeting House, Francestown
The Nashville-based Americana duo performs a free outdoor concert as part of the “Sundays at 4” summer series. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. More information: https://www.francestownmeetinghouse.org.