MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Here’s your guide to local music, theater, family fun, and community events happening this weekend in the Monadnock Region and southern Vermont. Events are listed by date. Be sure to check websites for the most up-to-date information and ticket availability.
Friday, July 25
SwampBats Baseball and Fireworks
6–9 p.m., Alumni Field, Keene
The Keene SwampBats take on the North Adams SteepleCats with first pitch at 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Host Family Appreciation and Broken Bat Night, sponsored by McClure’s Tree Service, featuring Fairy Hair by Jess, Doug the Devil Stick Man, and post-game fireworks.
Tickets: $7 adults, $5 seniors, free for kids 10 and under.
More info: keeneswampbats.com
Vermont Suitcase Company: The Duke Is Dead
7–8 p.m., Next Stage Arts Project, Putney, VT
A family-friendly, puppet-filled murder mystery: Who’s responsible for the Duke’s demise on the eve of his big art exhibition?
Tickets: $12 adults, $5 youth 18 and under.
More info: nextstagearts.org
Classic Film: Raising Arizona
7 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, Keene
This Coen Brothers comedy stars Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter as a couple who steal a baby when they can’t conceive.
Tickets: $12 adults, $10 members.
More info: thecolonial.org
Yellow Barn Festival Concert
7:30–10 p.m., Yellow Barn, Putney, VT
World-class chamber musicians perform in Yellow Barn’s intimate “Big Barn” concert hall.
Tickets: $40.
More info: yellowbarn.org
Roger Clark Miller: Curiosity
7:30 p.m., Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Brattleboro, VT
Experimental composer and guitarist Roger Clark Miller presents new music for solo electric guitar ensemble.
More info: brattleboromuseum.org
Silent Film with Live Organ: Algol (1920)
7:30–9:45 p.m., Epsilon Spires, Brattleboro, VT
A rare silent sci-fi film screened with a live pipe organ soundtrack by Jeff Rapsis. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8.
Tickets: Sliding scale, $10–$20.
More info: epsilonspires.org
Saturday, July 26
Nelson Town-Wide Yard Sales
9 a.m.–2 p.m., Nelson and Munsonville
Find treasures all over town, from furniture and books to tools and garden goods. Maps available at Nelson Congregational Church, 830 Nelson Road.
Free.
More info: nelsonincommon.org
Winchester Ag Day
9 a.m.–1 p.m., Main Street, Winchester
Family event hosted by the Winchester Agricultural Committee and Farmers Market, featuring 4-H clubs, local farms, and a raffle for Cheshire Fair tickets.
Free.
More info: facebook.com/WinchesterFarmersMarket
Flying Trapeze Drop-In Class
1–2:30 p.m., NECCA Trapezium, Brattleboro, VT
For ages 7 and up, beginners and advanced flyers can try flying trapeze in a supportive environment.
Cost: $55.
More info: necenterforcircusarts.org
Primal Dead featuring Wolfman Jack
5–9 p.m., Rockingham Hill Farm, Rockingham, VT
Enjoy an evening of music from Primal Dead and Wolfman Jack in a scenic outdoor setting.
More info: rockinghammusicseries.com
The Tines in Concert
7 p.m., Nova Arts, Keene
New England indie-rockers The Tines bring their clever, tension-laced sound to downtown Keene.
More info: novaarts.org
Freese Brothers Big Band
7 p.m., The Park Theatre, Jaffrey
Enjoy classic swing and jazz with this long-running New Hampshire big band.
More info: theparktheatre.org
Jonathan Stephen Braught Live at Birdies
7–9 p.m., Birdies, Keene
Singer-songwriter Jonathan Stephen Braught brings his introspective acoustic music to Birdies for the first time.
More info: birdiesbar.com
Yellow Barn Festival Concert
7:30–10 p.m., Yellow Barn, Putney, VT
See Friday listing above.
More info: yellowbarn.org
Sunday, July 27
SBW Concerts on the Green: Brattleboro American Legion Band
6:30–8:00 p.m., Town Green, Walpole
Pack a picnic and enjoy this long-running summer concert series on the green. Held rain or shine.
Free.
More info: sbwconcerts.org