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KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Music, comedy and Irish-themed celebrations highlight the weekend across the Monadnock region, with performances and community events taking place in Keene and Jaffrey leading up to St. Patrick’s Day.
Friday, March 13
Something Wonderful Tonight – Clapton/Harrison Tribute
A Boston-based tribute band will celebrate the music of rock legends Eric Clapton and George Harrison at 7:30 p.m. at The Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St., Keene.
The eight-piece ensemble recreates the bluesy rock of Clapton and the introspective songwriting of Harrison, mixing well-known hits with deeper cuts from both artists’ catalogs. Organizers say the performance focuses on capturing the spirit and musical details that defined both musicians while allowing room for fresh interpretations.
Tickets range from $27 to $40.
More information: https://www.thecolonial.org
Comedian Jimmy Dunn
Comedian Jimmy Dunn will perform at 7:30 p.m. at The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey, as part of the venue’s Shamrock Fest lineup.
Dunn is known for portraying the “big, loud, dumb guy” and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, CONAN and the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. He also appeared on the CBS sitcom The McCarthys and in the 2023 reboot of Frasier.
More information: https://www.theparktheatre.org
Saturday, March 14
Shamrock Fest Irish High Tea
The Park Theatre will host an Irish-themed high tea from 3 to 5 p.m. in the King Cabaret Room.
The event will feature Irish soda bread, tea sandwiches, sweets, jams and a selection of Irish teas. Live Irish music will accompany the afternoon gathering celebrating Shamrock Fest and the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday.
Tickets are $20 and seating is limited.
More information: https://www.theparktheatre.org
An Irish Celebration with Ishna
An evening of Irish music and dance will take place at 7:30 p.m. at The Park Theatre.
The show features the group Ishna, fronted by Irish tenor Ciarán Nagle and fiddler Tara Novak, both former performers with Riverdance and the Three Irish Tenors. The performance blends storytelling, traditional ballads and lively fiddling with championship step dancing by siblings Kevin and Maureen Doyle.
More information: https://www.theparktheatre.org
Sunday, March 15
Jaffrey St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Jaffrey’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, starting at St. Patrick’s Church and traveling down Main Street.
The free community event features floats, music and local organizations celebrating Irish heritage. A rain date is scheduled for March 22.
More information: https://www.theparktheatre.org