Events in Brattleboro today

Riftbound, the official trading card game for League of Legends, takes the spotlight at Comic Boom! Bring a Riftbound deck and play for prizes that include booster packs, store credit, and exclusive Nexus Night promotional cards. Entry is $10, and the event welcomes League fans as well as anyone who enjoys card games.

Lumos presents an intimate candlelit tribute to two classical greats at St. Stanislaus Catholic Parish in Winchester. A string trio will perform a program centered on Mozart and Vivaldi, featuring Eine kleine Nachtmusik, movements from Divertimento K.563, selections from The Four Seasons, Gloria, and the third movement of the Concerto in A minor. Seating is first come within allocated tiered zones labeled Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. This experience offers two separate sittings, with doors opening ahead of each. The event welcomes guests ages eight and older. The venue is wheelchair accessible, although front row placement cannot be guaranteed. In support of community causes, a donation is directed to a different charity each month.

A casual dessert meet-up with the Friends of Greenfield Dance at Guiding Star Grange features conversation about their work, including safety codes, small grant funding, and hosting semi-annual dances, as well as ways to support local folk music and dancing. Dessert is complimentary. This gathering takes place ahead of the Balance the Wave contra dance. The Friends of Greenfield Dance are not affiliated with that event, and attendees may stay to dance afterward.

The Great Falls Farmers Market takes place in downtown Turners Falls, Massachusetts. This community farmers market welcomes shoppers using SNAP, and HIP benefits are accepted.

Local growers and makers return with favorite vendors and fresh foods that support regional agriculture. Visitors can meet the people who produce their food, with many items coming from within about 20 miles. The market also offers activities for kids, shopper incentives, and live music, so picking up groceries comes with a show.

At the farmers market in Keene, enjoy live music while exploring a variety of booths. One vendor will feature freshly baked goods, jam preserves, applesauce, pickled relishes and vegetables, goat milk soap, and handcrafted crochet items.

Hosted by Fly Fishers International Northeast Council, the Northeast Fly Fishers & Outdoors Festival takes place at Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The event centers on teaching, conservation efforts, and building community, welcoming fly fishers as well as people who enjoy the outdoors for music, learning, and shared experiences. The fairgrounds offer a setting to connect around shared values and a beverage in a scenic part of the Northeast. Onsite camping will be available, allowing conversations to continue after closing. Details about exhibitors and sponsors will be shared, and the festival’s logo and branding are by Design Refinery.

Advance your mountain biking with a half day clinic devoted to cornering. PMBIA certified instructor Michael Owens, an experienced coach who works with riders at Thunder Mountain Bike Park and other resorts throughout New England, leads a session geared to intermediate and advanced participants. Training focuses on technique in the turns, picking smart lines, dialing body position, and building confidence on the trail. Expect individualized coaching and on-trail feedback to help you hold more speed through corners while staying smooth and in control. The cost is $150 and includes a full day lift ticket. Space is limited.

Gain practical training in every phase of tiny home construction in a hands-on, six month series led by Aaron. Each session builds the skills needed to move from concept to completion, covering how to select a suitable trailer, plan the layout and structure, install plumbing and electrical, determine power capacity and placement, choose appliances, finish interiors, evaluate exterior solutions such as roofing and siding, fit windows and doors, design space-saving storage, and understand land considerations and related costs. The course meets one weekend each month across the six month span. Because participants will be building and using tools, prior carpentry experience is required. Completion of Intro to Carpentry or Carpentry II, or equivalent real-world experience, is recommended.

Hosted by The Hub, the fourth annual Monadnock Clean Energy Fair takes place at the Keene Rec Center. Explore ways to electrify your home and connect with groups working toward a cleaner energy future for the region. Enjoy a meal from the Yalla food truck while you participate. More information will be shared as details are finalized.

Build strong finishing skills in a fast-paced carpentry intensive centered on the interior details that bring a tiny house to life. Participants work on trim and cabinetry while considering smart layouts and storage that support compact living, balancing function with character. This training suits learners interested in finish carpentry, woodworking, and built-ins, and in the fine details that make spaces practical and well crafted. Prerequisite: Intro to Carpentry, Carpentry II, Woodworking for Women, or equivalent carpentry experience. Students should be confident using power tools and prepared for a rigorous pace.

Head to the range for an evening session featuring 20 percent off all purchases. Keep playing golf as long as there is light in the sky and make the most of twilight swings before night sets in.

This childbirth education class centers on the physiology of birth and equips expectant parents with clear, practical guidance for labor, delivery, and the early days after birth. It is designed for anyone preparing for a first birth or looking to refresh their knowledge. Participants learn comfort techniques and pain relief options, practice breathing, and explore ways to advocate for their preferences. By clarifying each stage of labor and the role of the birth team, the class helps reduce anxiety and build a stronger sense of control, combining expert instruction with hands-on practice to support mental, emotional, and physical readiness. The curriculum spans preparation of mind and body, the phases of labor, breathing skills, informed decision-making, confidence building, planning for birth and the postpartum period, what to expect after delivery, infant feeding, and essential newborn care. A comprehensive digital handbook is provided, along with additional handouts and resources to continue learning after the class.

Discover the fundamentals of woodcarving by shaping a spoon from start to finish. The class focuses on hand tools such as a sloyd knife, gouge, and hook knife, and also shares practical ways to speed the work with hand saws and select power tools. Participants learn to prepare their own carving blanks using techniques that involve a froe, a splitting maul, and a band saw. Instruction includes a tool sharpening tutorial to keep edges cutting cleanly and safely. The fee is $75 and includes all tools and materials.

NRBQ brings a wide-ranging sound that is adventurous and inventive yet down-to-earth and immediately inviting. The music threads together barrelhouse rhythm and blues, the bright snap of British Invasion pop, full-throttle rockabilly, free-spirited jazz exploration, and many other influences. It all locks into a driving groove that gets feet moving, and the music radiates a joyful, good-humored spirit with heartfelt warmth.

Monday Morning Continuum: SOLE PLAY is a four-week series led by Megan Bathory-Peeler. Through breath, sound, and organic movement from within, these classes aim to soften ingrained patterns and engage the body’s innate intelligence. The approach emphasizes Biological Optimism, supporting overall wholeness rather than dwelling on problems, and builds a strong, fluid foundation by beginning with the health and alignment of the feet and legs. Participants may take a single class or the full sequence. Each class runs for two hours. The cost is 25 USD per class or 95 USD for the series when paid in full by the first session. Continuum Somanautiko is presented as a practice centered on attentive, full-body listening that nurtures curiosity. Starting with easy breaths and voiced tones, the vibrations encourage gentle, unforced motions, evoke rich sensory imagery, and enhance a sense of fluidity throughout. Within just a few breaths, many people notice sensations returning that can be flattened by life’s fast pace, which is described as supporting vitality, adaptability, immune function, and resilience. New participants are welcome, and a beginner’s mindset is encouraged. Wear comfortable layers that allow ease of movement. Mats, bolsters, and blankets are available in the studio, and you are welcome to bring anything that adds to your comfort. Hydration is emphasized, including drinking water in advance and keeping a bottle on hand. Bringing a notebook to write in each week is also recommended.

Dirty Johnny hosts a karaoke night built around singing with friends. Taking place at the Vic, it has grown into a popular standout for the venue, offering a friendly vibe and plenty of sing-along moments.

Experience an open mic at the Voo, hosted by Jim McRae.

This evening session offers a beginner friendly introduction to carpentry, focusing on the essential tools, techniques, and concepts used in home renovation and remodeling. As Carpentry Level I, it provides a solid starting point for handling household repairs, taking on larger home projects, or exploring a path toward a career in the trade. No prior experience is required. The course is intended for adults, and participants under 18 may attend only with a guardian present unless advance approval has been granted. The program spans four weeks with multiple class meetings.

Let imaginations take shape with a relaxed LEGO building time at the Carnegie Library. Children ages 6 to 11 can create and construct with the library’s LEGO collection during open hours on Wednesdays. FRTA bus routes 22, 24, 32, and 23 provide transit options to reach the library. Accessibility features include one accessible parking space on the 7th Street side of the building, a wheelchair ramp entered from the driveway on that side with an automatic door at the top, and a restroom whose entrance is not fully ADA compliant. For accommodation requests or questions about access, contact library director Caitlin Kelley at librarydirector@montague-ma.gov or 413-863-3214 ext. 6 ahead of your visit.

Part of the Faculty & Guest Series, Keene State College Music Department faculty member Dr. Alexander Kollias showcases the clarinet in a solo performance with pianist Vladimir Odinokikh. The concert takes place in the Alumni Recital Hall at the Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College. Admission is $15 for the general public, $10 for senior citizens, and free for students.