MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Looking for something to do this weekend? From live music and theater to Oscar watch parties and a one-of-a-kind improv show, here’s what’s happening in the region.

Friday, Feb. 28

SAMSARA + Indonesian Feast by JAMU
5-9 p.m., Epsilon Spires, 190 Main St., Brattleboro
Experience the immersive film SAMSARA, which takes audiences through sacred grounds, disaster zones, and industrial sites, followed by an Indonesian feast prepared by chef Diana Tanudjaja.
More info: epsilonspires.org

Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards, plus Emily Margaret
7:30-9:30 p.m., Next Stage Arts Project, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney
Folk meets indie and electronic in this performance featuring prolific songwriter and fiddler Laura Cortese, along with the soulful folk stylings of Emily Margaret.
More info: nextstagearts.org

Crazy Train: Ozzy Experience
7:30 p.m., The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey
This high-energy Ozzy Osbourne tribute show, led by Vinny Cormier and a band of Berklee-trained musicians, promises a night packed with visual and musical spectacle. Ages 18+.
More info: theparktheatre.org

Weird Phishes
8 p.m., The Stone Church, 210 Main St., Brattleboro
Radiohead meets Phish in this experimental cover band’s genre-bending mashups.
More info: stonechurchvt.com

God of Carnage – Branch River Theatre
7:30 p.m., Marlborough Community House, Route 101, Marlborough
Branch River Theatre presents Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning play, a dark comedy about two sets of parents whose meeting to discuss a playground incident quickly spirals into chaos.
More info: branchrivertheatre.org

Saturday, March 1

HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis Starring Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci
8 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St., Keene
A unique blend of hypnosis and improv comedy, featuring Whose Line Is It Anyway? star Colin Mochrie.
More info: thecolonial.org

2025 Oscar-Nominated Shorts
10 a.m., 6 p.m., The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey
Screenings of this year’s Academy Award-nominated short films in animation, live action, and documentary categories.
More info: theparktheatre.org

First Look: Three World Premieres
7:30 p.m., The Edge Theater, 310 Marlboro St., Keene
The Edge Ensemble Theatre Company presents three original one-act plays. Performances continue through Sunday.
More info: edgeensemble.org

Sunday, March 2

Art Talk: Vanessa Compton
1 p.m., Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 10 Vernon St., Brattleboro
Collage artist Vanessa Compton discusses her work on display at the museum. Free admission.
More info: brattleboromuseum.org

2025 Oscar-Nominated Shorts
10 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m., The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey
See Saturday’s listing for details.
More info: theparktheatre.org

First Look: Three World Premieres
2 p.m., The Edge Theater, 310 Marlboro St., Keene
See Saturday’s listing for details.
More info: edgeensemble.org

Oscar Watch Party
6:30-9:30 p.m., Birdies, 20 Main St., Keene
Celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night with the Monadnock International Film Festival. Walk the red carpet, enjoy food, and enter to win prizes for the best predictions. Tickets $10.
More info: moniff.org

Oscar Viewing Party 2025
6 p.m., The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey
Watch the Academy Awards on the big screen, walk the red carpet, and submit your Oscar ballot for a chance to win prizes. Free admission.
More info: theparktheatre.org

God of Carnage – Branch River Theatre
2 p.m., Marlborough Community House, Route 101, Marlborough
See Friday’s listing for details.
More info: branchrivertheatre.org

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