MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Looking for something to do this weekend? Whether you’re into live music, town parades, drag shows or fairy houses, the region is packed with events. Here’s your guide, organized by date.
Friday, July 18
Harrisville Old Home Days
5 to 8 p.m.
Canal Street, Harrisville
Kick off the weekend in Harrisville with food, games and community fun. Festivities continue Saturday.
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Witches’ Night Out
5 to 7 p.m.
The Tower Bar & Lounge, 55 Elliot St., Brattleboro, VT
A casual social gathering for witches, pagans, and magical-minded folks.
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Songwriters & Sound Explorers
7 p.m.
Nova Arts, 48 Emerald St., Keene
Eclectic folk, electronic, and experimental music showcase with Heather Lynn, Briana Marela and more.
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NEYT Drag Cabaret
7 p.m.
New England Youth Theatre, 100 Flat St., Brattleboro, VT
Drag campers show off their dazzling alter egos. Also runs Saturday.
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Sway Wild with Jake Klar
7:30 p.m.
Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT
Indie folk-rock duo Sway Wild headlines with opener Jake Klar.
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Yellow Barn Festival Concert
7:30 p.m.
Yellow Barn, 49 Main St., Putney, VT
World-class chamber musicians perform at this renowned summer festival.
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“Drinking Habits” by Small Pond Productions
7:30 p.m.
Community House, 160 Main St., Marlborough
A comedy about wine-making nuns and suspicious reporters. Runs all weekend.
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Lyle Hutchins (9 p.m.)
The Collective Lounge, 55 Elliot St., Brattleboro, VT
Alternative rock meets Americana in Hutchins’ heartfelt sound.
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Saturday, July 19
Charlestown Town-Wide Yard Sale
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pick up maps on Main Street and hunt for bargains all over town.
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4th Annual Motorcycle Poker Run
9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. start
Wheelock Park, Park Ave., Keene
Benefit ride for Feeding Tiny Tummies with BBQ, DJ, and prizes.
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16th Annual Fairy House Day
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monadnock Center, 19 Grove St., Peterborough
Build and explore fairy houses on the museum’s grounds.
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Harrisville Old Home Days
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m.)
Canal Street, Harrisville
Family-friendly activities by day, live music and dancing by night.
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A Salute to Swanzey: Past and Present
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Swanzey
Parade, local music at the Potash Bowl, covered bridge bike tour, axe throwing, wagon rides, and petting zoo.
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Alyson’s Orchard SummerFEST
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. fireworks)
57 Alyson’s Lane, Walpole
Vendors, kids’ games, live music and fireworks in the orchard.
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Miss Bellows Falls Diner Dinner
(5:15 p.m. discussion, 6 p.m. dinner)
Moose Lodge #527, 59 Westminster St., Bellows Falls, VT
Buffet dinner, baked bean contest, and diner restoration updates.
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Music Under the Stars: VJC Big Band with Carmen Bradford
6:30 p.m.
Retreat Farm, 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, VT
Bring a blanket and enjoy classic big band jazz outdoors.
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Dave Nachmanoff Benefit Concert
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Stonewall Farm, 242 Chesterfield Rd., Keene
Singer-songwriter performance to benefit Monadnock Interfaith Project.
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Party of the Sun
7:30 p.m.
Leaf Charter School, 6 Baine Way, Alstead
A psychedelic folk show in a family-friendly venue.
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Sweet Fleet: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
7:30 p.m.
The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey
Young performers celebrate the legacy of Fleetwood Mac.
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Yellow Barn Festival Concert
7:30 p.m.
Yellow Barn, 49 Main St., Putney, VT
Another evening of intimate chamber performances.
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“Drinking Habits” by Small Pond Productions
7:30 p.m.
Community House, 160 Main St., Marlborough
The comedy continues with wine, mistaken identity and laughs.
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NEYT Drag Cabaret
7 p.m.
New England Youth Theatre, 100 Flat St., Brattleboro, VT
Final performance of this youth-created drag spectacular.
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Sunday, July 20
Christmas in July Car Show
1 to 4 p.m.
Keene Center, 677 Court St., Keene
Hot rods, coffee, and snow cones in support of Alzheimer’s causes.
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Twangtown Paramours at Francestown Old Meeting House
4 p.m.
1 New Boston Rd., Francestown
Free lawn concert with award-winning Americana duo.
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SBW Concerts on the Green: Springfield Community Band
6:30 p.m.
Town Green, Washington St., Walpole
Bring a blanket and enjoy the first of several summer Sunday concerts.
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Harrisville Old Home Days Fireworks
at sunset
Canal Street, Harrisville
Wrap up the weekend with a fireworks display celebrating community.
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“Drinking Habits” by Small Pond Productions
2 p.m.
Community House, 160 Main St., Marlborough
Final matinee of this comedic stage production.
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