KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Looking for something fun, festive, or artistic to do in the Monadnock Region this weekend? From live music and holiday fairs to theater performances and food drives, there’s a diverse lineup of events to explore. Whether you’re in the mood to shop for handcrafted gifts, enjoy a Broadway-caliber performance, or experience world-class music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a detailed guide to help you plan your weekend.
Friday, Nov. 22
Paint and Sip
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: diVINE on Main, 32 Main St., Peterborough
Cost: $35 (Call 603-682-8021 to register)
Make it a date night or an evening out with friends at diVINE on Main’s Paint Night! Paint a winter-themed red barn while enjoying a fun and creative atmosphere. Seats are limited, so sign up early.
Kiss Me Kate: The Musical
Time: 6:30–9:15 p.m.
Location: The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey
Cost: $15
Details & Tickets: theparktheatre.org
Experience a filmed performance of Cole Porter’s Kiss Me Kate, featuring stellar music, dynamic dance, and a backstage love story. This award-winning production stars Broadway greats Adrian Dunbar and Stephanie J. Block.
Vermont Theatre Company Presents: An Evening of One Acts
Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Evening Star Grange, 1008 East-West Rd., Dummerston
Suggested Donation: $15, www.vermonttheatrecompany.org
Enjoy an eclectic mix of four one-act plays exploring themes of love, time travel, and freedom, directed by local talent. Performances run throughout the weekend.
Wolfman Jack Primal Dead
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors at 7 p.m.)
Location: Nova Arts, 48 Emerald St., Keene
Tickets: novaarts.org
Details: A tribute to the psychedelic live sound of the Grateful Dead’s early years. Dance the night away in a casual, all-ages venue.
Addison Agen
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Showroom, 20 Commercial St., Keene
Cost: $23 reserved ($28 day of show)
Tickets: keeneshowroom.com
Season 13 runner-up of The Voice, Addison Agen, brings her powerful Indie-Folk/Americana sound to Keene for an intimate performance.
Teke Teke
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: The Stone Church, 210 Main St., Brattleboro
Tickets: www.stonechurchvt.com
Details: A Montreal-based band blending Japanese 60s surf rock with modern post-rock and shoegaze for a futuristic musical journey.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Peterborough Holiday Stroll
Time: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Locations: Various churches in downtown Peterborough
Details: Seven faith communities host Christmas fairs with crafts, baked goods, and Santa visits. A map of venues can be found on the Peterborough Holiday Stroll Facebook page.
Christmas on the Pond and Christmas Around the Bend
Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: Marlow Village, 12 Church St., Marlow
Details: Explore over 80 vendors, live music, a silent auction, raffles, and festive decorations. Free parking and a shuttle service will be available, www.facebook.com/ChristmasOnThePond
Met Opera Live in HD: Tosca
Time: 1–4:30 p.m.
Locations:
- Peterborough Players Theater, 55 Hadley Rd., Peterborough
Cost: $30 (peterboroughplayers.org) - Showroom, 20 Commercial St., Keene
Cost: $25 adults, $22 members, $15 students
Lise Davidsen stars as Tosca in Puccini’s thrilling opera, broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera.
Brattleboro Women’s Chorus Fall Concert
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Brattleboro Music Center, 72 Blanche Moyse Way, Brattleboro
Cost: Sliding scale $15–$30
Tickets: brattleborowomenschorus.org
The Brattleboro Women’s Chorus presents “We Toast the Days,” featuring songs by women composers and accompanied by piano and clarinet.
Le Vent du Nord
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Monadnock Center, 19 Grove St., Peterborough
Cost: $35, www.monadnockcenter.org
The award-winning Quebecois folk band combines traditional music with global influences for an unforgettable live performance.
Pink Talking Fish
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: The Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St., Keene
Details and tickets: www.thecolonial.org
A hybrid tribute band blending the music of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish into an electrifying live show.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Broadway Comes to Hancock: Not Your Typical Ingenue
Time: 4–5:15 p.m.
Location: Hancock Meetinghouse, 47 Main St., Hancock
Details and tickets: $30 (students free), www.hancockmeetinghouse.org
This new musical revue uses classic Broadway tunes to explore gender roles on stage, with performances by Broadway stars Rachel Gold and others.
Laura Sánchez: Welcome to Holland!?
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Next Stage Arts Project, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney
Details and tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door, www.nextstagearts.org
Experience a multidisciplinary flamenco performance intertwining music, film, and poetry to tell a caregiver’s inspiring story.