Events in Rockingham, VT

Comic Boom! hosts a twice-weekly Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike night for newcomers and regular players alike. Held on Thursdays and Saturdays, it features multiple setups for matches. There is no entry fee. Attendees may bring their own controller or use one available on site.

Enjoy a relaxed board game night where participants can bring a favorite title to the table or choose from a large selection of demo games on hand. It is a friendly setting to discover something new or revisit a classic with other players.

Nova Arts teams up with Keene Mutual Aid and Loud Sun Studio for a Battle of the Bands featuring Down in the Ground, Mimi Fang, Afterthought, Salivate, Names in Order, Deadweight, The Latest Trend, and Blowflies. A panel of judges will be announced closer to the event. Ticket revenue helps fund the prize and also supports Mutual Aid. Seating is first come, first served. With support from Savings Bank of Walpole, the show includes an Access For All option that lets you name your price, and if you need more than one ticket with this option, each purchase must be completed in a separate transaction.

The Bellows Falls Farmers Market brings together local growers, bakers, and makers at Hetty Green Park in downtown Bellows Falls. Browse farm-fresh produce, baked treats, flowers, handmade goods, and ready-to-eat options while enjoying live music and activities for kids in a friendly neighborhood setting. It is a relaxed place to pick up groceries, meet friends, or unwind outdoors. SNAP and Crop Cash are accepted, making it easy to support area farmers, artisans, musicians, and small businesses throughout the season.

Singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski brings his rock and folk infused sound to The Common Man Claremont, showcasing songs that feel familiar yet new. Known for tireless touring, he has played more than 2,500 shows, including 311 in 2025, across the United States and internationally. Concertgoers and critics have celebrated the upbeat spirit he delivers, true to the title of his album, Bryan's Super Happy Fun Time.

Riftbound, the official trading card game for League of Legends, is featured at Comic Boom! Players bring a Riftbound deck and take part in games with prizes that include booster packs, promo packs, exclusive Nexus Night promo cards, and store credit. Entry is $10. It appeals to League of Legends fans and card game enthusiasts alike.

At NOVA ARTS, a double bill brings together Dr. Julian’s Yes Yes and Jorrit Dijkstra’s BLINK for an evening of adventurous jazz shaped by global traditions. Dr. Julian’s Yes Yes presents original music that bridges tradition and fresh ideas, pairing sophistication with funk and embedding jazz with rhythms and instruments associated with the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, and Arabic music. The sound is melodic and driving, thoughtful yet welcoming. Percussionist and composer Julian Gerstin has performed across jazz, African, and Latin scenes with artists including Sheila Jordan, Charles Neville, Orlando Julius, Baba Ken Okulolo, and Zulu Spear, and his work spans Eastern European and Arabic styles as well as punk, funk, choral settings, and theater composition. He also leads the Brazilian group Sambaganza and performs Puerto Rican bomba with Bomba de Aquí, and the time he spent in Martinique studying and performing traditional music informs much of his writing. Building on his earlier JG Sextet and its album Songbirds of the Deep Sea on Truth Revolution Records, Yes Yes treats his compositions as springboards for collective risk-taking with a flexible roster. Current collaborators include saxophonist Jason Robinson, bass clarinetist Paul Austerlitz, trumpeter Don Anderson, pianist Andrew Wilcox, bassist Wes Brown, and drummer Ben James, each bringing deep experience from contemporary jazz and global music projects. BLINK, led by Dutch American saxophonist Jorrit Dijkstra and formed with Boston improvisers as an extension of The Porch Trio, explores microtonal relationships between instruments to create a mesmerizing, dreamlike blend of interlocking melodies and layered rhythms. Dijkstra’s pieces launch open improvisations influenced by group behavior patterns such as swarming, with references to African highlife and kalimba music, Indonesian gamelan, and delta blues guitar. The group’s debut appeared on Driff Records, and the project has also featured Dutch vocal innovator Jaap Blonk as BLINK + Blonk, performing his compositions. Seating is first come, first served. Thanks to support from Savings Bank of Walpole, an Access For All option offers name-your-price admission. This option can only be purchased one at a time, and additional tickets require separate transactions.

Explore the Keene Farmer's Market and discover a booth featuring freshly baked treats, jams, preserves and applesauce, pickled relishes and vegetables, goat milk soap, and handcrafted crochet pieces. Enjoy live music as you check out a number of vendor booths throughout the market.

An in depth, fast paced training series focused on home repair and renovation, designed to prepare women homeowners to take on major projects independently or with minimal help. Because the coursework moves quickly, participants must have previously completed Intro to Carpentry or Woodworking for Women. Enrollment is limited to 10 for a small, hands on learning experience. The program spans six months and meets on the final weekend of each month. The fee includes 12 sessions plus all necessary materials and consumables.

This celebration of cultural diversity features delicious food, distinctive crafts, and a full day of fun and connection.

At The Common Man Claremont, singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski delivers catchy, rock and folk influenced songs with the drive of a tireless touring musician. His sound feels familiar yet fresh, shaped by years on the road and more than 2500 performances, including 311 shows in 2025. His travels have taken him across the United States and to places such as Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. Concertgoers and music critics around the world have said he lives up to the spirit of his album title, Bryan's Super Happy Fun Time.

Don Jovi, the definitive Bon Jovi tribute, brings an adrenaline-charged arena rock experience to the historic Claremont Opera House. The performance captures the band’s signature style with big sing-along choruses, driving guitar anthems, and soaring power ballads. Expect a set packed with fan favorites, catchy hooks, and lively crowd interaction, all delivered with the electricity of a classic rock concert. Whether these songs have been longtime favorites or you simply want a powerful live music experience, this show is built for singing loud, rocking out, and reliving the soundtrack of one of rock’s biggest acts. The energy hits from the first note and keeps building all night.

Now in its 48th edition, the Clarence DeMar Marathon is paired with the 12th annual DeMar Half Marathon, offering runners a choice between full and half distances. Online registration will open.

Comic Boom hosts easygoing Commander play in a friendly, social setting. Admission is free.

Alex Radus and Stu Fuchs appear at Stage 33 Live, an intimate industrial-rustic listening room in a former factory dedicated to original material. There is no bar or kitchen. Coffee, soft drinks, juice, water, and quirky snacks are available by donation. Songwriter and guitarist Alex Radus spotlights craft and story, mixing playful and poignant narratives with soulful vocals across Americana, folk, swing, and blues. Rooted in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh and Delaware river valley, he has become a leading original voice in that scene, with appearances at Musikfest, Zoellner Arts Center, Godfrey Daniels, SteelStacks, Hopewell Theater, and World Cafe Live. A scholarship at the Augusta Heritage Center deepened his distinctive fingerstyle approach and reverence for tradition. His résumé includes supporting sets for John Gorka, Richie Havens, Jeffrey Gaines, Tim Reynolds, Darrell Scott, and Chris Barron, as well as a formative role in the early 2000s Anti-Folk community at the Sidewalk Café alongside Regina Spektor, Nellie McKay, and the Moldy Peaches. He was named a 2024 Emerging Artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and was selected through its Most Wanted vote to return to the Main Stage in 2025. His work has drawn praise from John Gorka for songwriting, guitar mastery, and ease across styles. Stu Fuchs is an award-winning musician and teaching artist whose classically trained, improvisational sensibility invites creativity for all backgrounds. His concerts travel from bright and playful to calm and contemplative, weaving mindfulness with genre-bending ukulele instrumentals and soulful songs. He founded and led the award-winning quartet Babik, arranging the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt for performances with symphony orchestras. His healing music initiatives earned a National Endowment for the Arts grant, and he served eight years as an artist in residence at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York. He has toured on three continents playing gypsy jazz and meditative guitar with sacred chant artist Snatam Kaur, including recording on her Grammy-nominated 2018 album Beloved. His approach to the ukulele has been lauded for stretching the instrument in new directions while honoring time-tested traditions. Stage 33 Live operates as a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Institutional support from The Island Corporation, WOOL-FM, Guilford Sound, and the Rockingham Arts and Museum Project helps with improvements, maintenance, and smoothing the rough edges.

Stay on top of your health with a free blood pressure clinic held on the first Thursday of each month at The Keene Senior Center. A representative from American House Keene will provide on-site readings so participants can track their numbers over time. For questions, contact keeneassistant@americanhouse.com.

A monthly open mic at Daddy’s Pizza offers a friendly stage for music, comedy, and storytelling. Whether you perform regularly or are stepping up for the first time, the atmosphere supports all experience levels. This community tradition has thrived for more than five years, bringing people together to share songs, laughter, and personal stories. Take the mic or relax as a listener, and enjoy a night of local creativity in a casual setting.

At The Colonial Theatre, The More Life Tour brings Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy Travis together with vocalist James Dupré, his co-star from The Price. His longtime road family returns for the first time since shortly before his 2013 stroke, including band members Steve Hinson, David Johnson, Lance Dary, Bill Cook, Joe Van Dyke and Herb Shucher, along with tour manager Jeff Davis, all supporting the artist they affectionately call Hoss. The program features Dupré and the band performing all 16 of Travis’s chart-topping hits such as “On The Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever, Amen,” and “Three Wooden Crosses.” Travis will make a special appearance, interact with the audience and take part in the show, although he will not be singing. VIP passes will be offered at the show and include a meet and greet with Randy Travis. Continuing to create despite the effects of his stroke, the Grand Ole Opry veteran also introduced two technology-assisted tracks over the past two years, “Where That Came From” and “Horses in Heaven.”

The Baklava Blowout 5k is held at St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church in Newport, New Hampshire. All proceeds benefit Got Lunch! Newport.

Build confidence getting your wheels off the ground at a half-day clinic centered on jumps and drops. PMBIA-certified instructor Michael Owens, who coaches at Thunder Mountain Bike Park and other New England mountain resorts, leads practical instruction designed for intermediate to advanced riders. Training includes proper body position and bike control, safe techniques for takeoffs and landings, progressions that help you ride features smoothly and safely, and guidance on line choice and trail awareness. Whether you are just starting to leave the ground or refining technique, the focus is on gaining control and consistency over trail features. The cost is $150 and includes a full-day lift ticket. Spots are limited.

Take a leisurely walking tour through downtown Keene, NH that reveals the stories behind 16 large-scale Walldogs murals. Guides from the Historical Society of Cheshire County share true accounts that link local moments to broader state and national history as the group visits each artwork. The route is mostly flat and set at an easy pace, with a total experience of about two hours. The tour sets off from Railroad Square. Comfortable shoes and a camera are recommended for this visually rich exploration. These murals were created in June 2019 when more than 200 Walldogs artists volunteered over three days to paint historically themed scenes across the city. Sponsored by Fenton Family Dealerships and the Putnam Foundation.

Croft + Crumb brings sourdough classics to the Harvest Festival, along with fall inspired favorites that capture the cozy and sweet spirit of a New England autumn.

Entering its 44th year, the Old Wethersfield Arts & Crafts Fair brings more than 90 artisans to Cove Park for a showcase of handmade work alongside live music and demonstrations. Families can enjoy free activities for children. Ticket purchases support the Wethersfield Historical Society and its work to preserve history, with free admission for members, volunteers, and children under 12.

The PTG is bringing back its annual harvest fair, marking another year of this tradition.

The Monadnock Youth Coalition presents its 6th Annual Youth Fest at the Keene Family YMCA. This free, family-focused gathering spotlights local organizations and resources that support youth and their families. Details will continue to be updated as the event approaches, and informational flyers and stickers can be found throughout the community.

The Invasive Weed Gallery showcases work by Tom Swetland of Greenfield, Massachusetts. This exhibition blends provocation with a benedictive tone, setting challenging ideas alongside a quiet sense of grace.

CONCORA, Connecticut Choral Artists, presents a program that spans from the Baroque era to contemporary works. This performance offers the New Hampshire premiere of Geoffrey Hudson's "A Passion for the Planet", a climate change oratorio, with a professional orchestra, the KSC Concert Choir, and community singers. Led by Artistic Director Chris Shepard, the choir showcases its versatility and the way it forms ensembles from its roster of singers. The concert takes place in Alumni Recital Hall. Admission is $15 for the general public, $10 for senior citizens, and free for students.

Step into a supportive weekend devoted to helping hesitant and beginning singers find their voice. Through guided sessions that build confidence, encourage expression, and invite playful exploration, participants can move from anxiety to enjoyment and reconnect with the singer within. Designed for people who consider themselves non-singers as well as true beginners, this small-group retreat in Keene, New Hampshire keeps the experience personal with space for only 12 participants. Tuition is $675 per person at the early-bird rate and covers all workshop sessions, while lodging and meals are not included.

This beginner-friendly woodcarving class focuses on crafting a hanging piece that depicts a witch flying across an 8 inch harvest moon. Students work from basswood and plywood blanks, then personalize every element, from broom and cloak to hat, facial expression, and overall attitude. Participants learn basic carving techniques while shaping a flat silhouette and refining details. The project concludes with a completed Halloween decoration ready to hang at home. All tools and materials are provided, and participants may bring their own carving tools if they have them.

Returning by popular demand, Tell Me Lies, the Fleetwood Mac Experience, brings a high energy tribute to Fleetwood Mac at the Claremont Opera House. This concert highlights the band’s timeless catalog with layered harmonies, signature melodies, heartfelt ballads, and hard driving hits. Fans can look forward to favorite classics performed with the kind of live intensity that keeps this music vibrant across generations.

Kenny Mades and the SRV Project deliver a tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan for a rock-filled night. The performance centers on his music.

Founding guitarist and singer of Mission of Burma, Roger Clark Miller, appears at Stage 33 Live with co-headliner Michael Tarbox. Miller highlights his new release The Green Man with a solo performance for voice and guitar, drawing on material refined over years of occasional unplugged shows that grew into a cohesive set. Tarbox brings gritty, deeply rooted songs shaped by rock and roll, backwater blues, hillbilly traditions, and country, unified by gospel-tinged guitar. His work has been featured in the television series Sons of Anarchy and Supernatural, and his early tenure with The Tarbox Ramblers earned wide recognition through Rounder releases and extensive touring across the U.S. and Canada. Critics have praised the timeless character of his singing. Stage 33 Live offers an intimate listening experience in a former factory with a rugged industrial feel, presenting original work by local, regional, and national artists. There is no bar or kitchen. Coffee, soda, juice, water, and quirky snacks are available by donation. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Admission is $20 in advance, or at the door if it has not sold out, with capacity limited to 40. The venue operates as a volunteer-run nonprofit.

A celebratory choral gathering brings together selected high school choirs from across New England with KSC's Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Vocal Consort. The event offers a full day focused on shared voices and collaboration. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.

KSCC hosts the final New England Hillclimb Association (NEHA) event of 2026. Registration and event details are available on Motorsport Reg.

Raise Your Hands honors Bon Jovi’s music and spirit, delivering the big hits alongside deep catalog favorites. This five piece professional band features seasoned New England musicians and performs every note live with no pre recorded backing tracks. A notable tribute act in the Northeast, they have entertained audiences at Mohegan Sun and MGM Casino as well as theaters, venues, and town greens. Presented by E1 Presents. Ticket options include Best in House Gold at $45, Maroon at $35, Purple at $30, and Blue at $25, plus a $3 per ticket service charge. All ticket sales are final, with refunds only if the show is cancelled and not rescheduled. For questions, contact john.e1presents@gmail.com. Tickets are available only through the official BFOH website and are not offered on third party platforms.

Learn foundational self-defense skills in a class led by George Amaru of Amaru’s Martials Arts LLC. The session covers core techniques and includes time for participant questions. It is open to all ability levels. Teens ages 13 and up may attend if accompanied by an adult. The class is held at the SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center. The fee is $40 per person.

NOVA ARTS welcomes a dynamic pairing of Sol y Canto and Doozy Jane. Sol y Canto is an acclaimed Pan-Latin ensemble led by singer and percussionist Rosi Amador and guitarist, singer, and composer Brian Amador. Their performances highlight Rosi’s clear, expressive vocals, Brian’s rich Spanish guitar work, and songwriting that blends poetry with playful twists. They share original pieces alongside distinctive versions of beloved Latin songs, shaping a sound that feels larger than a duo through intricate guitar lines, cajón and bongos, and spirited vocal improvisation. Their concerts reach listeners whether or not they speak Spanish, and they have appeared at major cultural venues and festivals since the mid-1990s. Their artistry has drawn praise from the Boston Globe and from critic Norman Weinstein in the Christian Science Monitor and the Boston Phoenix. At times they perform with guest virtuosos from Latin America, the United States, and Spain. Doozy Jane brings four voices and a vibrant string band sensibility rooted in American harmony traditions, lively swing, and fiddle-driven grooves. Their arrangements favor close treble harmonies and spotlight songs by women and queer artists. Alongside their own writing, they choose lesser-known but finely crafted covers colored by swing and gospel influences and a taste for the unexpected. The group’s name nods to arranger Anna Patton’s grandmother Jane, who loved the challenging inner lines of barbershop singing, a spirit reflected in the quartet’s approach. Their sound is shaped by bass guitar, tenor guitar, twin fiddles, and clarinet. The lineup features vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Anna Patton, singer and fiddler Sarah Hadley Yakir, Julia Read on voice, fiddle, and guitar, and Haley Anderson on bass and vocals. This event is open to all ages. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. With support from Savings Bank of Walpole, an Access For All option allows a name-your-price ticket. To purchase more than one of that option, each ticket must be processed as a separate transaction.

Heald Auditorium in Ludlow welcomes EnerJazz for a concert alongside an evening of dancing. Attendees can enjoy the music and spend time on the dance floor.

Jamelot brings 70s and 80s dance-ready tunes to the American Legion, setting the scene for a lively, feel-good time. There is a cover charge at the door that supports community organizations such as the American Legion and helps keep local music thriving. The kitchen will be open with food available.

Part of the Ray Massucco 2026 Concert Series, this third installment features songwriter Fred Eaglesmith. His journey stretches from a Southern Ontario farm, where he grew up with 11 siblings, to Nashville, where artists such as Miranda Lambert, Alan Jackson, and Toby Keith recorded his songs. He has logged countless miles with the Flying Squirrels, the Smoking Losers, and the Traveling Steam Show. In 1999, the Fred Eaglesmith Weekend launched in Bellows Falls and later evolved into the Roots on the River festival, with spirited excursions along the way that included Fred trains across Canada, Fred boats to Newfoundland, and a Route 66 bus known as the Tin Can Caravan. He returns to Bellows Falls with his new band, The Velvet Frogs, sharing a catalog of hundreds of songs delivered with humor and intensity. Tickets are available in four tiers: Band A Gold at $50, Band B Maroon at $45, Band C Purple at $38, and Band D Economy Blue at $24, plus a $3 service fee per ticket. Economy Blue seating has limited legroom. All sales are final, with refunds issued only if the performance is cancelled and not rescheduled. Tickets are sold directly through the official outlet and are not available through third party platforms. Presented by Ray’s the Roof Productions.

Harvest & Rust brings a full stage tribute to Neil Young to the historic Claremont Opera House. The performance spans acoustic favorites and electric anthems, honoring his songwriting, signature sound, and the classic folk-rock spirit that has lasted through the years. Expect skilled musicianship, enduring hits, and an authentic live energy that showcases why these songs continue to connect with generations of listeners.

Enjoy a program of solo vocal artistry as the Keene State College Music Department voice faculty perform with pianist Vladimir Odinokikh. The recital features Dr. Evangelia Leontis and Dr. Brittney Redler, both sopranos, and baritone Prof. Nicholas Tocci, with guest clarinetist Dr. Alex Kollias. Presented in the Alumni Recital Hall at the Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for senior citizens, and free for students.

Stage 33 Live hosts the return of Rupert Wates, with The Early Risers opening the show. The British-born, Oxford-educated songwriter has made a home between New York City and Colorado since 2006 and has performed extensively across North America and Europe. His body of work includes twelve solo albums with international airplay, more than fifty songwriting awards, and songs recorded by numerous other artists. He favors intimate listening rooms where connection and storytelling are central, offering an acoustic, melodic art folk blend with touches of jazz and cabaret, marked by intricate lyrics, memorable melodies, skilled guitar work, and a smooth, expressive voice. His songs often highlight the extraordinary in everyday lives. The Early Risers, the duo of Ashley Storrow and Putnam Smith, formed in 2015 and have toured from Maine to Texas to California to Vancouver, BC, appearing at venues including Club Passim, the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and the High Plains Public Radio concert series. Their rootsy, lyric-driven sound features close harmonies and arrangements on a range of instruments. Their debut, Making Life Sweet, reached number one on the national Folk DJ Charts. Stage 33 Live is a casual, intimate, industrial rustic listening room in a former factory dedicated to original material. There is no bar or kitchen. Coffee, soda, juice, water, and unusual snacks are available by donation. Only 40 tickets will be sold. Advance tickets are $20 and guarantee entry, with at-the-door sales if space remains.

Gallery at the VAULT opens its Open Wall to local artists for a nonjuried showcase where creators of any age and experience level can display their work. This installment features the suggested theme Nature’s Jewels. The series includes four themed shows, and the gallery provides information about artwork drop off and pick up. For details, contact 802-885-7111 or galleryvault@vermontel.net.

This celebration of Vermont’s state vegetable features artisans with handmade goods, a Gilfeather cafe, the renowned Gilfeather Turnip soup, a gift shop filled with turnip themed items, and an abundance of Gilfeather turnips available to buy.

Under the direction of Seelan Manickam, the KSC Orchestra collaborates with the Concert Choir, led by Dr. Sandra Howard, to perform René Clausen’s Memorial, a 30-minute work honoring 25 years since the 9/11 tragedy. The program takes place in the Main Theatre at the Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College and is supported in part by the Vincent Russell Visiting Scholar Fund. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for senior citizens and youth, and free for students.

Keene State College’s Concert Band, led by Dr. John T. Hart, Jr., performs in the Redfern Arts Center’s Main Theatre. Approaching its 50th year, this campus community ensemble brings together musicians ages 18 to 88 from many backgrounds, balancing entertainment with education and highlighting newly created works, especially by artists from underrepresented communities. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for senior citizens and youth, and free for students.

The Keene State College Jazz Combos take the stage at the Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College in the Alumni Recital Hall, presenting small ensemble improvisation rooted in the jazz tradition. Musicians from a range of academic majors and musical backgrounds come together to blend classic repertoire with influences from popular, classical, and original music. It offers a welcoming way to support local live music and the students who meet on Fridays to rehearse, learn, and play. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for senior citizens and youth, and free for students.

A family friendly Trunk or Treat featuring many decorated trunks filled with goodies. Walk from trunk to trunk to see the decorations and pick up goodies along the way.

Presented by the Keene State College Music Department, this Voice Studio Recital brings together singers from every voice studio for a program of vocal performances. It will be held at the Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College, in the Alumni Recital Hall. Admission is $15 for the general public, $10 for senior citizens and youth, and free for students.

Now in its 12th year, Monadnock Developmental Services' Run~Walk~Smile partners with the Flutie 5K for Autism in Keene, New Hampshire. This family-friendly gathering in the Monadnock Region offers 5K, 10K, and 1 mile options for runners and walkers. With help from sponsors and donors, the collaboration supports the local disability community. All proceeds benefit the unmet dental needs of adults with developmental disabilities.

A comfort-food evening at the Bellows Falls Moose Lodge #527 features Moose chef Aime Theroux serving a meatloaf dinner with all the fixings, paired with an update on the Miss Bellows Falls Diner restoration. The program opens with news on long-awaited approvals and the next significant step of moving the diner offsite to begin restoration, followed by a buffet-style meal. The previously scheduled August dinner has been postponed to this date, and tickets from that earlier event will be honored. Series tickets remain valid for this dinner and the one that follows. Tickets are available as individual seats or as a table for six. The venue is accessible, and a limited number of seats will be available at the door.

ThunderBeard brings a full-throttle salute to ZZ Top to the Claremont Opera House, channeling the grit and groove of Texas blues rock. The show recreates the feel of a classic ZZ Top concert, with searing guitar work, tight, driving rhythms, and showmanship that tips its hat to the source, complete with those unmistakable fuzzy guitars. Expect sing-along moments to staples like La Grange, Tush, and Sharp Dressed Man, plus more favorites spanning over five decades of hits. Built for fans who like their rock loud and loaded with swagger, this night captures the spirit of ZZ Top’s prime.

Decatur Creek and Patty Keough share the stage at Stage 33 Live for a shared-bill performance. Decatur Creek brings together Doug Farrell, Jack Henry, and Beth Eldridge, three singer songwriters and multi-instrumentalists who merge their individual approaches into an original acoustic sound. Their music draws on traditional and roots Americana, country, and folk, with carefully crafted writing, warm singing with tight harmonies, and precise playing full of rhythm, soul, and wit. Patty Keough left corporate life for the spotlight and never turned back. Her songs can prompt tears of laughter or moments of shared sorrow. She lives off-grid in Vermont with farmer friends and a whole lot of cats, and she is deeply involved in animal rescue, focusing mostly on cats, who make up about 75% of the stray population. She directs all performance income, tips, and donations to that work. “Patty shines in the lights. Check her out,” says Mary Gauthier. WUMB Boston notes that she is not only a strong songwriter and moving performer, but also an organizer and community builder. Stage 33 Live is an intimate listening room with an industrial rustic feel in a former factory, presenting original material by local, regional, and national artists. There is no bar or kitchen, and the performance is the priority. Coffee, soda, juice, water, and quirky snacks are available by donation. Tickets are $15 in advance at a discount or $20 at the door as available. Buying ahead guarantees entry, and capacity is limited to 40. The project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit run entirely by volunteers, and donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent. Support from The Island Corporation, WOOL-FM, Guilford Sound, and the Rockingham Arts & Museum Project helps fund improvements and maintenance.

Registration is open for a five day immersion in Contact Improvisation guided by Alessandro Rivellino and Lilianna Kane. The intensive offers a dedicated environment for practice and study, with sessions that span quiet, meditative explorations of presence, listening, and somatic awareness to lively, athletic score-based dancing. Participants revisit core skills for sharing weight in motion and for entering into and releasing from touch, cultivating sensitivity to the ground underfoot and careful attention to detail while attuning to partners and self. The experience also celebrates play, inviting moments of carefree running alongside investigations of falling, flying, rolling, and stillness. Between classes and jams, the schedule weaves in home cooked meals, time for rest, and opportunities to enjoy a wood fired sauna and refreshing river dips.

Keene State College Music Department faculty members Dr. Jose Lezcano on guitar and flutist Robin Matthias collaborate with pianist Virginia Eskin for a concert in the Alumni Recital Hall at the Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for senior citizens, and free for students.

Returning to Claremont Opera House, a historic venue, Johnny Folsom 4 presents a lively salute to Johnny Cash with favorites like "A Boy Named Sue," "Ring of Fire," and "Rusty Cage." Lead vocalist David Burney delivers a resonant baritone, while David Gresham channels the Luther Perkins and Carl Perkins guitar style. Randy Benefield on drums and Steve Grothmann on bass power the locomotive pulse at the heart of these songs. Recognized by No Depression Magazine for evoking the experience of seeing Cash live, this performance stays true to the spirit of the Man in Black.

Kisstory is back in Vermont with an event at Bellows Falls Opera House. This engagement marks their return to the state.

The Percussion Ensemble presents a recital under the direction of James Walker 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 youth, and free for students.

Crossing North makes a long-awaited return to Daddy's After Dark. The act has performed here before, as well as at Revo casino and at other venues around the UV. This appearance brings them back onstage for a live set that celebrates their return.

Returning due to strong demand, Mamma Mania, The American Tribute to ABBA, brings a vibrant celebration of the Swedish supergroup to the storied Claremont Opera House. Expect glittering costumes, polished harmonies, and a lively production that captures the 1970s spirit with favorites like Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia performed live. The lineup features seasoned musicians with backgrounds that include Mamma Mia Official North American Tour, Marc Martel’s Queen Extravaganza, INXS, Britney Spears, Rob Thomas, and The Weeknd. The performance honors ABBA’s enduring influence, highlighting singable melodies and upbeat lyrics that have connected with listeners for generations. Whether these songs are longtime favorites or new discoveries, the show promises an energetic atmosphere filled with nostalgia and plenty of opportunities to dance. Tickets are anticipated to move quickly.

A program of chamber winds takes place in the Alumni Recital Hall at the Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College, featuring performances by the Flute Ensemble, Clarinet Ensemble, and Saxophone Ensemble. The Keene State College Flute Ensemble brings together student musicians and community flutists, exploring colors from soaring soprano voices to the resonant bass flute, with a program spanning traditional works to contemporary pieces under the direction of Robin Matathias. Students in the KSC Clarinet Ensemble highlight the full clarinet family, from agile E-flat to rich bass, revealing the instrument’s versatility under the guidance of Dr. Alexander Kollias. The Saxophone Ensemble offers varied repertoire crafted for saxophone ensemble, directed by Dr. Megan Dillon. Admission is $15 for the general public, $10 for senior citizens, and free for students.

Alumni Recital Hall at the Redfern Arts Center hosts a showcase of the brass family, with trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba in the foreground. Under the direction of trumpet professor Seelan Manickam, students from the Keene State College brass studios perform in both the Large Brass Ensemble and the Chamber Brass ensembles. Often regarded as the powerhouse of an instrumental ensemble, these instruments reveal muscular drive, gentle sweetness, vivid color, and heart across a varied program. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for senior citizens and youth, and free for students.

Nightcap Band detours from its holiday tour to celebrate the anniversary of the Daddy's After Dark series. The group that kicked off the series is back, remembered for rock and roll energy that packed the room at the debut despite a major snowstorm. A homemade shepherd's pie special will be offered alongside festive new cocktails, with specialty mocktails available for those skipping alcohol.

An annual winter craft fair returns to support a fundraising effort, featuring handmade goods and a selection of baked treats. Santa will be there to add festive cheer for all ages. Doors will be open to the public, and additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

A free concert at the Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College features original works by KSC student composers alongside the student-led Video Game Ensemble. Student compositions span a wide range of instruments and voice types, highlighting distinct creative voices that explore both tonality and dissonance. These works are performed by students under the direction of Heather Gilligan and Keane Southard. The Video Game Ensemble presents upbeat arrangements of familiar video game themes. Theatre location is Alumni Recital Hall.

The Keene State College Music Department brings the Concert Choir and Chamber Singers to the Redfern Arts Center, performing in the Alumni Recital Hall. The program pairs contemporary choral selections with Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem. Dr. Sandra Howard, Coordinator of Choral Music Education and Vocal Studies, leads both ensembles, with Vladimir Odinokikh at the piano. Student conductors are Evalynn LaRose, Madigan Keating, and Flynn Ortiz. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for senior citizens and youth, and free for students.

BorderStone Band is back with a show at Salt Hill Pub Newport.

Keene Vocal Consort offers an intimate program of early vocal music performed by an auditioned chamber ensemble exploring repertoire from the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras. The singers focus on strong individual preparation, shared leadership, and historically informed performance. Led by Dr. Brittney Redler, the concert takes place in Alumni Recital Hall. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for seniors 62 and older, and free for students.

This concert presents a sweeping showcase of big band music performed by a full jazz orchestra in the Main Theatre of the Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College. The Keene State College Jazz Ensemble brings together student musicians from many majors, backgrounds, and musical paths who meet weekly to refine their skills and uphold the American big band tradition. The program blends classic repertoire with contemporary charts, tracing nearly a century of jazz. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for senior citizens and youth, and free for students.