Nova Arts Block/Brewbakers Cafe
48 Emerald Street, Keene, NH, 03431, US
March 2026
Mutual Aid Open Mic Night!
Keene Mutual Aid is hosting an open mic! Sign up in advance via the link in this event page, and make a donation to support all they do! The open mic will be from 7-9 pm on March 19th, right here at Nova Arts (48 Emerald St, Keene, NH 03431). Performances of music, poetry, writing, […]
The Great Groove Theory / Reckoners
Just like the poster says, this is a Miracle Evening of Rock and Roll: two peerlessly funky bands, one unique opportunity. Formed in the famous Rynborn Restaurant and Blues Club, The Great Groove Theory has been entertaining audiences around the Monadnock region for the better part of twenty years. With one foot firmly in the […]
Queer Open Mic / Drag Open Stage / Clothing Swap
Celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with this excellent opportunity to connect with each other and encourage new performers! Hosted by Mac N. Cheese March 26th Terra Nova, Keene 5-7pm Clothing Swap & Gender Affirming Free Store 7-9pm – Performances – sign up by emailing lainabarakat@gmail.com or messaging @saucyusa on insta Donation Only, All Ages – […]
Sean Rowe w/ Simon Gray
Incredible gritty folk singer Sean Rowe will reach into your chest and grasp your heart. One of our favorites, Simon Gray, will open! Sean Rowe is an American singer-songwriter, musician, recording artist, and forager. Rowe has a powerful sound with an emotional conviction that demands attention. NPR’s All Songs Considered says of Rowe’s vocals, “He […]
April 2026
Repro Fund Fundraiser w/ Olive Klug, Happy Just to See You & Eve Pierce!
An incredible show thrown by the folks at Reproductive Freedom Fund NH! This show is in benefit of the Reproductive Freedom Fund of NH’s Fund-a-Thon campaign, raising money to pay for abortion and reproductive health services in New Hampshire. Learn more or donate at https://www.reprofund.org/ Originally on a career path towards social work, Olive Klug […]
TAKAAT w/ Kal Marks (solo)
Absolutely amazing psychedelic Tuareg music from Mdou Moctar’s rhythm section! Kal Marks solo set too?? Going to be a real ripper. TAKAAT (pronounced tuh-cot), meaning “noise” in the Tuareg language Tamashek, is the trio of Ahmoudou Madassane, Mikey Coltun, and Souleymane Ibrahim, also known as the rhythm section of Mdou Moctar. TAKAAT is sonic chaos, […]
Gordon Matta-Clark & Food: An Early Experiment in Social Action Art
Join Jessamyn Fiore, who manages the estate of Gordon Matta-Clark, and see the amazing short film about the artist and restaurant! Gordon Matta-Clark and FOOD: An Early Experiment in Social Action Art FOOD was an artist-run restaurant in Soho, NYC, founded in 1971 by artists Gordon Matta-Clark and Carol Goodden. It was run by them […]
Owsley’s Owls Play the Grateful Dead
Join us for a double-dipped dose of Grateful Dead music played dutifully by Owsley’s Owls. Join us for a double-dipped dose of Grateful Dead music played dutifully by Owsley’s Owls. With reverence for the past and a foot in the eternal now, Owsley’s Owls searches the founders’ songbook for formulas of psychedelic alchemy. Featuring special […]
Rong w/ Kendra, B|_ank
Witness an inspiring night of heavy rock and roll! Rong is a noise rock band based out of Massachusetts. They have released one full-length album (wormhat, 2019), a live album (LIVE AT NEW ALLIANCE, 2024), and several singles and live EPs. They have toured with bands like Sea Moss, Black Matter Device, and Deathless Forever, […]
Welcome Home: A Traveling Crankie Puppet Slam!
Welcome back this wonderful collective of Crankie artists, puppeteers, and deft expressive geniuses! Mackenzie Doss [she/her] is a Southwest born writer, director, educator, fabricator and puppeteer. She received her MFA from the University of Connecticut Puppet Arts Program in 2022 and is the current Managing Director for Sandglass Theater in Putney, VT. Her previous work […]
Murphys Blues Explosion w/ Down in the Ground
A great night of blues, rock, and r&b, with ample opportunity for dancing! Always a killer night with Jim Murphy & company! Murphy’s Blues was the house band of the legendary Rynborn Blues club starting in 2004. The band continued as a regional favorite until the pandemic hit. Jim built the new band three years […]
The Draa Hobbs Quartet / Hiroya Tsukamoto
An absolutely crucial evening of both jazz and poignant songwriting, all centered around mastery of the guitar! The Draa Hobbs Jazz Quartet performs original compositions from Draa’s recently released CD “West Quest” along with familiar standards and contemporary jazz. The band consists of Draa Hobbs on guitar, Rich Greenblatt on vibes; Steve Bulmer on bass; […]
Party of the Sun / Advance Base w/ Kristin Daelyn
Psychedelic folk heroes return to Nova with the crucial heavy sounds of Owen Ashworth, formerly known as Casiotone for the Painfully Alone! Party of the Sun is a psychedelic folk band from New Hampshire, composed of Ethan McBrien, Rory Hurley, and Garrett Cameron. Since 2006, both McBrien and Hurley have recorded and performed together in […]
May 2026
Trinary System / paris_monster
Roger Miller (of Mission of Burma) brings his new group to Nova! Going to be a ripping night of sounds! Trinary System is Roger Miller’s current rock band. He plays guitar, sings and composes, accompanied by Larry Dersch (Binary System, A.K.A.C.O.D., etc.) on drums and Andrew Willis (the Web, Crappy Nightmareville, etc.) on bass, vocals […]
The Thing in the Spring 2026 WEEKEND PASS
Three days and over 25 performances! This pass will get you into it all, including Ghostface Killah w/ Sammus at the Colonial Theatre! It’s the 18th Thing in the Spring! Join us at Nova Arts & the Colonial Theatre in Keene NH to see three days of inspired curation in action. This ticket will get […]
The Thing in the Spring FRIDAY
Friday will be mellow inside and rocking outside! This pass gets you into the Friday show at Nova Arts, featuring performances by:Yasmin Williams, Delicate Steve, Emily A. Sprague, Big Blood, Dinger, and Jack in the Green Seating is limited and first come first served. All ages. If you can pay full price, please do, but […]
The Thing in the Spring 2026 SATURDAY NOVA STAGE
Jazz, classical, and expressive songwriting from around the country! This pass will get you into all of the music at Nova Arts on Saturday 5/16, featuring performances by Natural Information Society, Kalie Vandever, Cole Pulice, Gregory Uhlmann, Undertow Brass Band, Monadnock Music play Katie Semro, plus readings by John-Francis Quiñonez, Diannely Antigua, Jess Rizkallah, & […]
The Thing in the Spring 2026 SUNDAY
A gorgeous and trippy way to cap off the 18th Thing! This pass will get you into all of the music at Nova Arts on Sunday 5/17, featuring performances by Woods, Saintseneca, Thanya Iyer, Habitat, Nova One, Edsel Axle, & Mary Elizabeth Remington. Seating is limited and first come first served. All ages. If you […]
June 2026
Marisa Anderson w/ Footings (solo)
Legendary guitarist Marisa Anderson returns to Nova on a solo tour! Footings, aka Nova programming director Eric Gagne, opens solo too! Marisa Anderson channels the history of the guitar and stretches the boundaries of tradition. Her playing is fluid, emotional, and masterful, featuring compositions and improvisations that re-imagine the landscape of American music. The New […]
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