Welcome to Holiday Events in the Monadnock Region.

Saturday, Dec. 1

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MUSIC

Nick Denucci, pianist, performing standards, show tunes and jazz, 6-9 p.m., E.F. Lane Bistro, Main Street, Keene.

Michael Kolodny’s Jazz Stew, also Tyler Heydolph and special guests, perform a variety of jazz standards, blues, ballads, bebop, Latin tunes and originals, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Armadillo’s Burritos, 82 Main St., Keene. Donations accepted.

Open Mic, 7 p.m., The Power Station, 267 North Main St., Troy. Thomas Travers, 381-9077. www.stationpower.com.

Stephen Kellogg and The Sixers, and Alternate Routes, 7 and 10 p.m., Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center St., Northampton, Mass. Tickets $19, available at the box office, 413-586-8686, 800-THE-TICK or www.nbotickets.com.

The Matt Savage Trio, 7 p.m., Old Meeting House, Francestown. Tickets $20, available at Francestown Village Store and Toadstool Bookshops in Peterborough and Milford or at the door. 547-3035 or theoldmeetinghouse@gmail.com.

Winterpills and Red Heart the Ticker, indie-pop-rock wonder band, a Hilltown Music show, 7:30 p.m., The Stone Church, Brattleboro. Tickets $10-$17, available at 413-625-6878, www.hilltownmusic.com, The Hempest, Turn It Up in Brattleboro, World Eye Bookshop, Boswell’s Books, Maude’s Music or by mail: send check to SASE to Hilltown Music, P.O. Box 85, Shelburne Falls, Mass. 01370.

Hadestown: A Folk Opera, written by Anais Mitchell, 7:30 p.m., Bellows Falls Opera

House, Bellows Falls. $20-$23. www.anaismitchell.com.

The Nines Band, 9 p.m., McCue’s Billiards & Sports Lounge, 12 Emerald St., Keene. 352-2110, www.mccues.com.

DANCES

Israeli Folk Dance, led by Judith Reichsman and Deb Hall, 4-5:30 p.m., BAJC, 151 Greenleaf St., West Brattleboro. 802-257-1959, www.bajcvermont.org.

Beginner Couples Dance, for couples new to ballroom dancing, 7-10 p.m., The Queen City Ballroom, 21 Dow St., 2nd Floor, Manchester. $10 per couple. 622-1500, QnCtyBalrm@aol.com or www.QueenCityBallroomNH.com.

Monadnock Dance and Social Club, & 50's music to today's hits by Champagne Jam, open to the public, 7-11 p.m., Community Kitchen, 37 Mechanic St., Keene. $6-$8. 357-3186, 352-5441.

FAIRS AND SALES

Hancock Winter Farmer’s and Craftsmen’s Market, with winter vegetables, eggs, pork, cider, jewelry, note cards, photographs and more, 10 a.m.-noon, Vestry, Hancock. Barbara, 847-9555.

Southern NH Health Systems Craft Fair, raffles, used book sale, crocheted and knitted items, homemade candies and more, breakfast and lunch for purchase, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, 10 Prospect St., Nashua. 577-2720 or nancy.goulden@snhmc.org.

Fourth Annual Craft Fair, sponsored by the Rindge Recreation Department, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Rindge Memorial School, Rindge. 10 x 10 space available, $15. 899-5181, extension 111.

21st Annual Holiday Craft Fair, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Jonathon Daniels School, 179 Maple Ave., Keene.

Annual Christmas Bazaar, featuring crafters, Chinese auction, Gramma’s attic, food and bake sale, Santa and a raffle, held by the North Hinsdale Community Church, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Millstream Community Center, Main Street, Hinsdale. Crafter and information, 336-7768.

Annual Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., holiday booths, handmade items and yiayia’s table; 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Greek pastries and Greek luncheon, St. George Greek Orthodox Church Hellenic Hall, 70 West St., Keene.

St. James Holly Jolly Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., homemade items including jewelry, clothing, stuffed animals, sweets, baked goods, holiday greens and more; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., performance by James Handbell Choir, St. James Episcopal Church, 44 West St., Keene.

Vintage Christmas, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., exhibit of 1920’s to 1965 Christmas decorations, cards and lighting presented by Paul Kachinsky and Brian Bergquist; 1:30 p.m., talk on Christmas lighting, also Dec. 2, Greenfield Historical Society Museum, 828 Forest Road, Greenfield. 547-2198.

Home for the Holidays Craft Fair, variety of goods handmade by local craftsmen, a wreath sale, an auction, a special adoption promotion and more, proceeds benefit the animals and community programs of Monadnock Humane Society, 10-3 p.m., Monadnock Humane Society, Route 10 South, West Swanzey. Hillary Twining, 352-9011, extension 104. Hillary@humanecommunity.org, www.monadpets.org.

ETC

Cookie Walk, thousands of home baked cookies, also a quilt raffle and Old Fashioned Christmas festivities, 9 a.m., Smith Memorial Church, Main Street, Hillsboro.

Fifth Annual Walpole Artisan Tour, open studios with work on display and for sale, sponsored by the Walpole Artisans, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., also Dec. 2, noon-4 p.m., Walpole. Maps available at the Hastings House or any of the studios. www.walpoleartisantour.com.

Animal Photos With Santa, benefits Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Horse & Buggy Feed, 380 School St., Winchendon, Mass. $10, includes photo, doggie treats, human snacks and hot cider.

2007 Christmas Parade, dozens of floats, high school marching bands, performers, walkers, Santa and more, 4 p.m., begins at 1750 Elm St., Manchester. Sue Butler, 645-6285.