(MyKeeneNow) That’s right, the weekend is upon us – check out what’s happening close by for your entertainment:

Friday, July 12

Friday Night Classic Film: The Goonies

  • Location: Colonial Performing Arts Center
  • Time: 7:00 PM
  • Description: Enjoy the 1985 family/adventure film “The Goonies” (PG, 1 hr 54 min). Join Mikey and his friends as they embark on a thrilling quest to find pirate One-Eyed Willie’s treasure to save their homes from foreclosure.
  • Tickets: Adults $12, Colonial Members $10

Madou Sidiki Diabaté & Salif Bamakora /Princess Kikou

  • Location: Nova Arts Block/Brewbakers Cafe, 48 Emerald Street, Keene, NH
  • Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Description: Experience an evening of world music starting with the mellow sounds of Madou Sidiki Diabaté and Salif Bamakora, followed by the Afro-Caribbean rhythms of Princess Kikou.
  • Tickets: $20
  • Organizer: NOVA ARTS (eric.gagne@novaarts.org, novaarts.org)

Saturday, July 13

Bandwagon Summer Series: Villalobos Brothers

  • Location: The Putney Inn, 57 Putney Landing Road, Putney, VT
  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Description: Enjoy the GRAMMY-Award-winning Villalobos Brothers, known for their unique fusion of Mexican folk, jazz, and classical music. Their captivating performances have taken them to prestigious stages worldwide.
  • Tickets: $20 in advance / $25 at the gate (Children under 12 free)

Matt Nakoa

  • Location: The Park Theatre, 19 Main Street, Jaffrey, NH
  • Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
  • Description: Join award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Nakoa for an evening of heartfelt music. Known for his piano chops and guitar originals, Nakoa is a modern troubadour captivating audiences across America.
  • Tickets: Reserved $35/$25/$20; VIP $40

Sunday, July 14

John Hanson Mitchell Book Signing: “The Sweet Revenge of Marcus Aurelius”

  • Location: Keene Toadstool Bookshop, 12 Emerald St., Keene, NH
  • Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Description: Join author John Hanson Mitchell as he presents and signs his latest book, “The Sweet Revenge of Marcus Aurelius,” a swashbuckling tale of a slave’s quest for freedom and justice.

Tango Milonga (Second Sundays)

  • Location: 118 Elliot, 118 Elliot St, Brattleboro, VT
  • Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Description: Enjoy an afternoon of Argentine Tango with friendly classes, practicas, and milongas. All are welcome, no partner required. Soft-soled shoes or socks recommended.
  • Contact: sally.brat.tango@gmail.com