KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) From high-energy tribute bands to art workshops, musicals, and benefit balls, the Monadnock Region and surrounding towns are packed with weekend events for every taste. Here’s what’s happening near you, organized by date.

Friday, April 4

Chodus w/ Coffin Flop & Carton
7 p.m., Brewbakers, Keene
Local rockers Chodus team up with Vermont’s Carton and Keene’s Coffin Flop for an all-ages night of alternative, punk, and experimental music. Doors open at 7; music starts at 7:30.
More info: brewbakerskeene.com

Country Western Jamboree
7:30 p.m., Community House of Marlborough, 160 Main St., Marlborough
Enjoy an evening of classic country tunes featuring local performers. Continues through Sunday. Tickets $15–$20, cash or check only.
Info: (603) 242-2314

EVIL WOMAN – The American ELO
8 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St., Keene
A high-energy tribute to the Electric Light Orchestra, featuring all the hits from “Mr. Blue Sky” to “Evil Woman.”
Tickets & info: thecolonial.org

Saturday, April 5

The Art of Pysanky Workshop
11 a.m.–4 p.m., Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 10 Vernon St., Brattleboro, VT
Learn the Ukrainian tradition of egg decorating with artist Jenny Santa Maria in this hands-on workshop.
Info: brattleboromuseum.org

Weekly Unite and Resist Rally
12–1 p.m., Central Square, Keene
Join fellow community members for a peaceful rally supporting liberty, equality, and justice. Bring signs, instruments, and energy. Free and weekly through April.
Info: N/A

Matilda the Musical
2 & 7:30 p.m., Bellows Falls Opera House, 7 Square, Bellows Falls
Catch the Wild Goose Players’ take on Roald Dahl’s hit musical. Additional shows through April 12.
Tickets: $15–$40
Info: bellowsfallsoperahouse.com

Sneaker Ball
6–11 p.m., Keene Family YMCA, 200 Summit Rd., Keene
Dress up with a Greek mythology twist—and sneakers—for an elegant night of dancing, dining, games, and fundraising. 21+ only.
Tickets: $90–$800
Info: keene-ymca.org

Country Western Jamboree (Second Night)
7:30 p.m., Community House of Marlborough
Encore performance of the musical fundraiser.

Rock & Roll Circus – Rockin’ 4 Vets
7:30 p.m., The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey
A benefit show for Rolling Thunder featuring James Montgomery, Jon Butcher, and more.
Info: theparktheatre.org

Live at Harlow’s: Princess Kikou, NH
Dance the night away with this Afro-Caribbean and roots-infused band. Free, 21+
Info: harlowspub.com

Sunday, April 6

Staged Strangeness: Student-Directed One Acts
2 p.m., MoCo Arts, 40 Roxbury St., Keene
Four one-act plays directed by local high school students tackle everything from TV addiction to surreal comedy. Contains mature themes.
Info: moco.org

Cold Chocolate
3 p.m., Monadnock Folklore Society, 7 Nelson Common Rd., Nelson
The Boston-based Americana duo fuses bluegrass, funk, and folk in a lively afternoon show.
Tickets: monadnockfolk.org

Bethanie Yeakle, Marty Royle & Trevor Robinson
6–8 p.m., Stage 33 Live, 33 Bridge St., Bellows Falls, VT
Three unique singer-songwriters share the stage for an intimate night of original music. Tickets $15, limited to 40 attendees.
Info & tickets: stage33live.com