MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneN0w) From reggae at the Keene Farmers’ Market to circus arts in Brattleboro and soul music in Peterborough, the Monadnock Region and southern Vermont are packed with live performances, art festivals, and history tours this weekend. Here are some highlights happening Sept. 5–7.

Friday, Sept. 5

Gallery Walk: Circus at the Museum
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 10 Vernon St., Brattleboro, Vt.
The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center will stay open late for the monthly Gallery Walk, featuring outdoor performances by aerialists and acrobats from the New England Center for Circus Arts at 6 and 6:45 p.m. Admission is free.
More information: brattleboromuseum.org

Nerd Night
The Colonial Showroom, 20 Commercial St., Keene
Flambé Cabaret and the Monarchs of Mayhem present a night of burlesque and drag inspired by pop culture. The 18+ performance begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $50.
More information: thecolonial.org

The Night Alive
Actors Theatre Playhouse, Brook Street, West Chesterfield
Conor McPherson’s “The Night Alive,” a dark Irish comedy, continues its run with performances Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. General seating is $17.
More information: atplayhouse.org

Shiraz: Romance of India with live score by Utsav Lal
Epsilon Spires, 190 Main St., Brattleboro, Vt.
Pianist Utsav Lal performs a new score for the 1929 silent film “Shiraz: A Romance of India,” beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.
More information: epsilonspires.org

Saturday, Sept. 6

The Thunderballs featuring NL Dennis
Keene Farmers’ Market, Gilbo Avenue, Keene
Roots reggae band The Thunderballs, led by Jamaican singer-songwriter NL Dennis, will perform at the Keene Farmers’ Market starting at 10 a.m. Admission is free.
More information: keenefarmersmarket.com

River Valley Artisans Art, Wine & Cruise-In Festival
Summit Winery, 719 Route 12, Westmoreland
This festival features artists, crafters, food vendors, wine tastings, and classic cars from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. A second day runs Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More information: River Valley Artisans on Facebook

Words From the Trees Concert
Harris Center for Conservation Education, 83 Kings Highway, Hancock
Musicians from Electric Earth’s “Musical Pathways” project perform works inspired by trees from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Seating is limited, and registration is required.
More information: harriscenter.org

Bandwagon Summer Series: Crocodile River Music
Living Memorial Park, 61 Guilford St., Brattleboro, Vt.
Crocodile River Music brings African rhythms and storytelling to Brattleboro at 5 p.m. Admission is free for children under 12.
More information: nextstagearts.org

Cirque Us Stories
New England Center for Circus Arts, 10 Town Crier Drive, Brattleboro, Vt.
This circus performance blends aerials, juggling, contortion, and clowning into a story-driven evening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25.
More information: thecirqueus.com

Queen City Soul
Harlow’s Pub, 3 School St., Peterborough
Queen City Soul will perform funk, soul, and classic hits from 8 to 10 p.m. A $10 cover is charged at the door.
More information: harlowspub.com

Sunday, Sept. 7

River Valley Artisans Art, Wine & Cruise-In Festival
Summit Winery, 719 Route 12, Westmoreland
The artisan and wine festival continues from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

Loyal Subjects Guided Tour
Historical Society of Cheshire County, 349 Main St., Keene
A guided walking tour explores the Loyalist perspective in Revolutionary War-era Keene. Tours run from 10 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance.
More information: hsccnh.org

Phil Henry and Erin Ash Sullivan
Stage 33 Live, 33 Bridge St., Bellows Falls, Vt.
Songwriters Phil Henry and Erin Ash Sullivan perform a 3 p.m. matinee. Tickets are $20 in advance, with only 40 available.
More information: stage33live.com