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MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) This weekend in the Monadnock Region is packed with holiday cheer and live entertainment. Explore holiday traditions, enjoy live music, or catch a comedy showcase—don’t miss the fun!
Friday, Dec. 6
Keene’s Light Up the City Tour: First Stop
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Room 22, Keene Parks & Recreation Department, 312 Washington St., Keene
Save the date! Viewing and voting for Keene’s Light Up the City Tour begins with the Rec Center’s drive-through First Stop event. Pick up tour maps, hot chocolate, candy canes, and popcorn to enjoy while exploring the festive displays. Voting ends on December 23, and winners will be announced on Christmas Day. Maps will also be available online starting December 6.
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The Perceptionists with Dub Apocalypse
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Modestman Brewing, 100 Main St., Keene
Experience an unforgettable night with The Perceptionists and Dub Apocalypse as they bring their dynamic performance to Keene.
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Oliver!
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
New England Youth Theatre, 100 Flat St., Brattleboro
NEYT’s 2024 holiday musical “Oliver!” brings the streets of Victorian England to life in a heartwarming tale of an orphan’s journey. Performances run through December 15. Tickets range from $13 to $25.
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Flying Recital
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
NECCA Trapezium, 10 Town Crier Dr., Brattleboro
Watch trapeze artists soar during NECCA’s Flying Trapeze recital, featuring the Fly Team and the Flying Jesters. A family-friendly event with a sliding scale donation from $10 to $50.
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Vermont Comedy All Stars 3rd Anniversary Showcase
7:30 p.m.
Next Stage Arts Project, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney
Join Gordon Clark and the Vermont Comedy All Stars for a night of laughs featuring top regional comedians. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door.
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Solo Violin by Candlelight
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Stonewall Farm, 242 Chesterfield Rd., Keene
Enjoy an evening of Baroque music by violinist Louisa Stonehill, performing pieces by Bach, Biber, and Matteis under the warm glow of candlelight. Tickets range from $10 to $30, and youth under 18 attend for free.
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Saturday, Dec. 7
11th Annual Holiday Trees in Peterborough
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St., Peterborough
View a delightful display of themed holiday trees and vote for your favorite. Enjoy campfire and cocoa from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free admission with a 50-50 raffle to benefit Friends of Peterborough Recreation.
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Hearth Cooking: Christmas Fare in the Phoenix Mill House
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Monadnock Center, 19 Grove St., Peterborough
Step back in time and experience the Prescott family preparing Christmas fare over an open hearth. Sample treats and learn about New England’s holiday traditions. Admission by donation.
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Pet Photos with Santa
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Fast Friends Greyhound Adoption, 14 W. Swanzey Rd., Swanzey
Bring your pets for photos with Santa to support adoptable dogs at Fast Friends. Each photo is $20 and comes with a pet goodie bag. No appointment needed.
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Messiah Festival
4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Peterborough Unitarian Universalist Church, 25 Main St., Peterborough
Celebrate the season with a community performance of Handel’s “Messiah,” featuring the Apple Hill String Quartet, vocal soloists, and a community chorus. Free admission.
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Mirah with Footings
7 p.m.
Brewbakers, 48 Emerald St., Keene
Indie artist Mirah and local band Footings bring a night of folk-inspired music to Keene. Doors open at 7 p.m., with music starting at 8.
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Winter Wassail
3-7 p.m.
Stonewall Farm, 242 Chesterfield Rd., Keene
Enjoy an evening of outdoor merriment with performances by 1800s carolers, take a horse-drawn wagon ride, visit the mini-vendor market, warm up with hot cocoa, make a felted ornament, cozy up by the fire pit and toast marshmallows and enjoy eats from the Toasty Buns dood truck.
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Sunday, Dec. 8
Harvey Reid and Joyce Andersen
4 p.m.
Monadnock Center, 19 Grove St., Peterborough
Tickets: $25
Website: www.monadnockcenter.org
Harvey Reid and Joyce Andersen combine their extraordinary talents to present an unforgettable acoustic music experience. Reid, hailed as “a one-man history of acoustic music” by The Missoulian, joins forces with Andersen, celebrated for her powerful fiddling and compelling voice. The duo delivers a dynamic repertoire ranging from Celtic jigs and old-time fiddle tunes to blues rockers, gospel duets, and heartfelt ballads. Their performances are marked by Reid’s masterful guitar work and Andersen’s captivating fiddle prowess, creating a seamless blend of harmony and style. Recently inducted into the Maine Music Awards Hall of Fame, Reid and Andersen continue to enchant audiences in Northern New England and beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness two of acoustic music’s finest performers.
MoCo Arts presents a delightful production of 101 Dalmatians Kids in their intimate black box space, The Founder’s Theatre. Perfect for families and children, this energetic and engaging performance features a young cast bringing the classic tale of courage, friendship, and teamwork to life. With a runtime of 45 minutes, it’s an ideal way to introduce young audiences to the magic of live theater. Tickets are available online, by calling MoCo Arts at (603) 357-2100, or visiting their location at 40 Roxbury Street in Keene. Secure your seats now for a paw-some adventure!
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