MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, the Monadnock Region and nearby southeastern Vermont are packed with concerts, festivals, theater, family activities and community events. Here’s a look at what’s happening Friday through Sunday.

Friday, July 31

Cold Chocolate

The Boston-based Americana duo Cold Chocolate brings its blend of folk, funk and bluegrass to Spykman Design, 47 Victoria St., Keene. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the show at 7 p.m.
More information: www.spykmandesign.com

Jackie Beat Birthday Blow-Out

Drag icon Jackie Beat celebrates another birthday with an evening of comedy, live music and parody. The 18-and-over show begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m.
More information: www.madamesherris.com

Kabaka Pyramid

Grammy Award-winning reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid performs at 8 p.m. in Keene. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the all-ages show featuring the Jamaican lyricist known for blending reggae, hip-hop and dancehall.
More information: stonechurchvt.com/#/events

Cheshire Fair

The Cheshire Fair continues in Swanzey with agricultural competitions, horse and livestock shows, carnival rides, truck and tractor pulls, live entertainment and family activities throughout the day. Saturday highlights include the draft horse pull, horse show, sheep show and evening motorsports.
More information: www.cheshirefair.org

The Thunderballs Featuring NL Dennis

Roots reggae fills the Brattleboro Summer Farmers’ Market at 570 Western Ave., West Brattleboro, Vt. The free performance begins at 11:30 a.m.
More information: www.brattleboromarket.com

Wyman Tavern Brew Fest

More than two dozen craft breweries, cider makers and distillers will gather on the grounds of historic Wyman Tavern, 339 Main St., Keene. VIP admission begins at noon, with general admission from 1 to 5 p.m. The event also features food vendors, live music by Gas Light Tinkers and CJ the DJ. Guests must be 21 or older.
More information: www.hsccnh.org

Bread & Puppet Theater: “The Upside Down World Circus”

The internationally acclaimed Bread & Puppet Theater performs its newest outdoor production at Retreat Farm, 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, Vt., beginning at 4 p.m. Children 12 and younger are admitted free.
More information: www.retreatfarm.org

Harold Thomas McCarthy

Local pianist Harold Thomas McCarthy performs at 6 p.m. at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, showcasing jazz and contemporary influences.
More information: www.theparktheatre.org

TIFFY, All Feels and Afterthought

Indie rock bands TIFFY, All Feels and Afterthought perform at Brewbakers, 48 Emerald St., Keene. Doors open at 7 p.m., with music beginning at 7:30 p.m. The all-ages show offers limited first-come, first-served seating.
More information: www.novaarts.org

Electric Earth Concerts: “Light & Shade”

Electric Earth Concerts presents works by Ernest Chausson, Paul Brantley and Margaret Bonds beginning at 7 p.m. at the First Church in Jaffrey. Children and their parents are admitted free.
More information: www.electricearthconcerts.org

Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash

Celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead with Blue Drew and The Magoos, along with King Saison, beginning at 8 p.m. at Marigold, 157 Main St., Brattleboro, Vt. Admission is free.
More information: www.marigoldvt.com

Sunday, Aug. 2

Sci-Fi Film Series: “2001: A Space Odyssey”

See Stanley Kubrick’s science fiction classic on the big screen at 4 p.m. at the Latchis Theatre, 50 Main St., Brattleboro, Vt. A discussion follows the film, and admission is by donation.
More information: www.latchis.com