Events in Rockingham today

Located in downtown Bellows Falls, this community market brings together local farmers, bakers, makers, and musicians. Browse farm-fresh produce, flowers, baked treats, handmade goods, and ready-to-eat dishes while live music plays and kids enjoy activities. It is a relaxed place to pick up groceries, meet friends, or simply enjoy the neighborhood atmosphere. SNAP and Crop Cash are accepted. Weekly vendor highlights, music schedules, and special events keep things lively throughout the season.

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.

Experience Magic: The Gathering in the Pauper Constructed format at Triple Play Games in Claremont. Bring a Pauper-legal deck. The entry fee is $5.

Savor Irish fare in Ludlow, VT, accompanied by live piano and vocals from Jacob McLaughlin.

Big Yellow Taxi honors the songwriting, poetry, and artistry of Joni Mitchell in a concert that spans her early folk landmarks, familiar radio hits, and the jazz inflected pieces of her later years. Recognized across North America as a leading Joni Mitchell tribute, the group features the soaring and expressive voice of Teresa Lorenço supported by exceptional musicians. The performance looks beyond imitation to emphasize feeling, beauty, and musical depth while revisiting favorites such as Both Sides Now, A Case of You, River, Help Me, The Circle Game, Woodstock, and Big Yellow Taxi. The goal is to draw listeners into the heart of Joni Mitchell’s work and leave audiences entertained, moved, and inspired.

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.

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.

Enjoy a playful outdoor yoga session at Dancing Bear Farm, guided by certified instructor Christy Catsos. Christy leads a gentle, slow-flow practice that is accessible to all experience levels, drawing on training that emphasizes inclusive and trauma-informed approaches. Friendly goats will mingle during the session and may even climb on participants, adding lighthearted moments. After class, there is time to take photos and pose with the goats. Participants can bring a yoga mat or towel they do not mind getting dirty, a water bottle, and clothing suited to the weather, with layers recommended. Bug spray or sunscreen is optional, and some will be available. A restroom and handwashing sink are available. There is an uphill walk from the parking area to the practice space, with the option to drive to the pavilion if the walk is not feasible. The class takes place outdoors, so if it rains it will be rescheduled, with the option to attend the rain date or transfer the registration to another goat yoga session. This experience is intended for ages 12 and up.

Everyone is welcome. The kitchen will be open with a menu of burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, and grilled cheese, plus sides like french fries, sweet potato fries, or onion rings.

Viva Las Elvis returns to Claremont Opera House with a full-band salute to Elvis Presley led by Dan Fontaine and the Memphis Sun Mafia Band. The show traces his career from early rock and roll favorites to the glitz of the Las Vegas era, spotlighting the songs, style, and showmanship that made him a legend. Expect a high-energy concert filled with classic hits, charisma, and that unmistakable Elvis spirit.

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.

Enjoy a casual evening of Riftbound at Triple Play Games in Claremont, NH. Bring a favorite deck for relaxed matches with other players. This weekly gathering offers an easygoing setting for friendly play.

An astrology study group focused on learning and exchange. Each session offers guidance on components of the natal chart and what they signify, along with a look at the day’s planetary aspects. Participants practice by reviewing one person’s chart together and discussing interpretations. The group also shares recommendations for books, websites, YouTube channels, and other helpful resources. Fee is $10–25.

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.

A lively gathering where people can sing their hearts out and hit the dance floor, all in a playful atmosphere filled with festive cheer and high spirits.

Casual, weekly One Piece Trading Card Game play at Triple Play Games - Claremont, NH. Bring a deck and enjoy laid-back matches with other players.

After a summer pause, Charlotte and the Daddy's Pizza team return with another relaxed paint and sip at Daddy's Pizza, blending tasty food, creative expression, and friendly company. The session welcomes complete beginners and experienced painters alike, with an instructor guiding step by step from a blank canvas to a finished piece to take home. The price is $30 and covers the canvas and all painting supplies. The kitchen highlights a rich, house-made shepherd's pie prepared from scratch with a mix of meats and vegetables, a comforting choice to fuel the art session. Drinks include a selection of wines and craft beers, alcohol-free beer options, and handcrafted mocktails made with fresh ingredients. The experience is designed to be enjoyable with or without alcohol. Expect upbeat music, a warm and lively atmosphere, food and drink specials, and the satisfaction of leaving with your own artwork.

Inside Llewyn Davis comes to the Bellows Falls Opera House as part of a four-film classic series supported by Stage 33 Live along with community partners including Dave and Sharon Pelland, Rick Holloway, Chrisman Kearn, Andrew Dey, Circuits in the Woods, WOOL-FM, anonymous angels, and Rockingham Entertainment Development. This celebrated black comedy drama from Joel and Ethan Coen runs 1 hour and 45 minutes and follows a week in 1961 in the life of a folk singer striving for musical success while keeping his personal world intact, drawing partial inspiration from Dave Van Ronk’s autobiography. The cast features Carey Mulligan, John Goodman, Garrett Hedlund, F. Murray Abraham, Justin Timberlake, and Adam Driver. Many of the folk performances were recorded live, with T Bone Burnett serving as executive music producer. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013, where it won the Grand Prix, and it went on to receive numerous award nominations. The New York Times praised its mix of surrealism, period detail, and pop culture scholarship. Tickets are $6 in advance or available at the door.

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.