(MyKeeneNow) There’s a big weekend ahead in the region: theater, movies, live music, and magic are all on the list. Here’s some highlights to check out:

Friday, July 26:

New Englan Youth Theatre Presents: Legally Blonde the Musical

Location: New England Youth Theatre, 100 Flat St, Brattleboro.
Contact: (802) 246-6398

Dates and Times:

  • Friday, July 26: 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 27: 2 and 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 28: 2 p.m.

Description: Join the New England Youth Theatre for their lively production of Legally Blonde. This joyful musical comedy, with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin and a book by Heather Hatch, is based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the popular MGM motion picture. Follow the inspiring journey of Elle Woods as she navigates self-discovery with enthusiasm, courage, and curiosity.

Friday Night Classic Film: Footloose

Location: The Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St, Keene, NH
Contact: 352-2033
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Step back into the 80s with a screening of “Footloose” at The Colonial Theatre. This iconic musical/drama film stars Kevin Bacon as Ren McCormack, a teenager who challenges the dancing ban in a small town. Tickets are $10-$12.

Saturday, July 27:

Alchemy Alley

Location: Church Street, Keene
Date and Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Description: Part of Keene Wizarding Week, Alchemy Alley transforms Church Street into a magical marketplace. Discover enchanting vendors offering mystical hats, powerful wands, face painting, spiritual readings, and more. Indulge in food from local vendors like Witches Hat Hot Dogs and The Taco Wizard. The Muggle’s Mug Beer Garden will offer refreshing brews. The festivities wrap up in time for the Yule Ball in the evening.

Bandwagon Summer Series: Bombay Rickey

Location: New England Center for Circus Arts, 10 Town Crier Drive, Brattleboro.
Time: 6 p.m.
Description: Experience the eclectic sounds of Bombay Rickey, a band praised for its unique blend of surf rock, cumbia, spaghetti-Western, and Bollywood influences. This family-friendly outdoor concert is part of the Bandwagon Summer Series, with tickets priced at $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Children under 12 get in free.

Yule Ball 2024

Location: SHOWROOM, 20 Commercial St., Keene
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Celebrate the magic of Keene Wizarding Week at the annual Yule Ball. With music, performances, themed food, and dancing, this event promises a night of enchantment. Tickets are $55 and include access to all activities, with a cash bar available. Dress in your finest Yule Ball attire or a themed costume.

Mitchella

Location: The field at 41 Winchester Court, Keene
Time: 6 p.m.

Description: An outdoor punk rock festival featuring local bands including Know Your Program, Blowflies, Kennedy Park, and Crash the Net

Sunday, July 28:

Branch and Blade Presents – Brew Punk’d: Vol. 1

Location: Branch and Blade Brewing, 17 Bradco St., Keene
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Description: Enjoy a night of punk rock and craft beer. Featuring performances by Kilroy, The Flems and Viraya, all of Keene; and M.F.B. of Athol, MA. Tickets are $10 at Eventbrite or $15 at the door. This is an 18-plus event. Bring proper and valid ID.