MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Concerts, comedy, a family farm festival and more are on tap this weekend in the Monadnock Region and nearby Vermont.

There’s plenty to do across the Monadnock Region this weekend, whether you’re looking for live music, laughs, family activities or outdoor entertainment. Here’s a look at some of the events happening Friday through Sunday.

Friday, July 24

The Rear Defrosters

The Connecticut River Valley honky-tonk band returns to Nova Arts at Brewbakers Café, 48 Emerald St., Keene. Doors open at 7 p.m., with music beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door or $23.18 online. More information: www.novaarts.org.

Juston McKinney

New Hampshire comedian Juston McKinney brings his “Parentally Challenged” show to The Showroom at 20 Commercial St., Keene, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. More information: www.thecolonial.org.

Saturday, July 25

Monadnock Music: “Two of a Kind”

Enjoy a free performance featuring string quartets by George Onslow and Robert Schumann at 7 p.m. at the Park Hill Meetinghouse in Westmoreland. The concert is repeated Sunday afternoon. More information: www.monadnockmusic.org.

Party of the Sun

The New Hampshire psychedelic folk trio performs at the Mole Hill Theatre in Alstead beginning at 7 p.m. More information: www.molehilltheatre.com.

Howard Levy 4 Plus Eugene Friesen

Grammy Award-winning harmonica player Howard Levy and Grammy-winning cellist Eugene Friesen perform at Next Stage Arts in Putney, Vt., at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $10 to $28. More information: www.nextstagearts.org.

Singer-songwriter Hannah Frances takes the stage at The Stone Church in Brattleboro, Vt., at 8 p.m. More information: www.stonechurchvt.com.

Sunday, July 26

Artcade Pinball Tournament

Downtown Keene’s Artcade hosts its first pinball tournament beginning with practice at 9 a.m. Tournament play runs from 10 a.m. to noon, with a $200 grand prize. Registration is $10. More information: www.artcadekeene.com.

Lamb Jam

Stonewall Farm’s annual celebration runs from noon to 5 p.m. and features chef-prepared lamb tastings, live music, sheep-herding demonstrations, wagon rides, family activities, local vendors and more. Admission is $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 5-17 and free for children 4 and younger. More information: www.stonewallfarm.org.

Monadnock Music: “Two of a Kind”

The second performance of the free chamber music concert begins at 4 p.m. at the Park Hill Meetinghouse in Westmoreland. More information: www.monadnockmusic.org.

Twilight on the Tavern Lawn

Kwartetto Mambo performs a free outdoor concert from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Putney Tavern Lawn in Putney, Vt. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. In the event of rain, the performance moves indoors to Next Stage Arts. More information: www.nextstagearts.org.