Weekend Events in Monadnock: Music, Art, Film, and More!

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? The Monadnock region is buzzing with events, from live music and art exhibitions to workshops and film screenings. Here’s a guide to help you plan your weekend:

Friday, Jan. 10

Greg Davis with Dave Seidel, Saapato & Temportal
7 p.m.
Brewbakers Cafe, 48 Emerald St., Keene
Enjoy an evening of experimental electronic music featuring Greg Davis, Dave Seidel, Saapato, and Temportal.
novaarts.org

The Woodpeckers LIVE
7:30 p.m.
Heart Rose Club, 11 Green Street, Brattleboro, VT
Experience early swing jazz from 1910 to 1930, performed by The Woodpeckers. Tickets range from $10 to $20 on a sliding scale.
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Onward & Upward
5-8 p.m.
17ROX, 17 Roxbury St., Keene
Celebrate the sixth anniversary of 17ROX with an invitational art exhibit featuring local and regional artists, snacks, beverages, and live music by Jonah Erickson.
17rox.com

Saturday, Jan. 11

The Smack Dabs and Rhythm Future Quartet
7:30 p.m.
Next Stage Arts Project, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT
Enjoy a night of swing blues from The Smack Dabs, followed by the virtuosic sounds of jazz manouche by Rhythm Future Quartet. Tickets are $22 in advance, $25 at the door, or $10 for livestream.
nextstagearts.org

Feud Gone Wild – The R-Rated Game Show
8 p.m.
Showroom at Colonial Performing Arts Center, Commercial Street, Keene
This adult adaptation of a classic game show promises a night of laughs. Must be 18 or older to attend.
thecolonial.org

Saturday Synthfest
6 p.m. (Gear Q&A), 7 p.m. (Performers)
Stage 33 Live, 33 Bridge St., Bellows Falls, VT
Celebrate synthesizer performance and sound manipulation with local musicians. Suggested donation is $10, and the event will be recorded and filmed.
stage33live.com

The Smack Dabs & Rhythm Future Quartet
7:30 p.m.
Next Stage Arts Project, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT
The Smack Dabs bring swing blues from the 1930s, while Rhythm Future Quartet offers a modern take on jazz manouche. Tickets are $22 in advance, $25 at the door, and $10 for the livestream.
nextstagearts.org

Atom & The Orbits & The Rear Defrosters
7 p.m.
Broad Brook Community Center, 3940 Guilford Center Road, Guilford. VT
Get ready for a Southern Vermont hoedown with The Rear Defrosters and Atom & The Orbits. Expect lively music and lots of two-stepping!
broadbrookcommunitycenter.org

Sunday, Jan. 12

Twelfth Night by MoCo Arts
1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Founder’s Theatre, MoCo Arts, 40 Roxbury St,Keene
Immerse yourself in Shakespeare’s enchanting comedy of love and mistaken identities. Tickets are $15.
moco.org

Tampopo! Dinner and a Movie with Green Mountain Ramen
5:30 p.m.
Epsilon Spires, 190 Main St. Brattleboro
Enjoy a screening of the cult classic film Tampopo, followed by a three-course ramen-inspired dinner paired with sake.
epsilonspires.org