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!
Owsley's Owls Play the Grateful Dead
Join us for a double-dipped dose of Grateful Dead music played dutifully by Owsley’s Owls.
What Can We Do About It Here? Session 5
A series of political discussions, aiming to increase community solidarity!
Rong w/ Kendra & B|_ank
The brain-scrambling Boston band Rong returns to the Nova stage! B|_ank is here from Portland OR! Kendra is the best band to ever emerge from Keene! An inspiring night of heavy rock and roll awaits you!
Welcome Home: A Traveling Crankie Puppet Slam!
Welcome back this wonderful collective of Crankie artists, puppeteers, and deft expressive geniuses!
A History of Immigration in New Hampshire w/ Becky Field
Join us for some history, hope, and Jamaican food from Yahso!
Murphy's 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!
The Draa Hobbs Jazz Quartet / Hiroya Tsukamoto
An absolutely crucial evening of both jazz and poignant songwriting, all centered around mastery of the guitar!
What Can We Do About It Here? Session 6
A series of political discussions, aiming to increase community solidarity!
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!
Sans Souci Play Jerry Garcia
Deep explorations of the greater Jerry Garcia Band repertoire!
Trinary System / paris_monster
Roger Miller (of Mission of Burma) brings his new group to Nova! Going to be a ripping night of sounds!
What Can We Do About It Here? Session 7
A series of political discussions, aiming to increase community solidarity!
Thing in the Spring Weekend Pass SOLD OUT
Three days and over 25 performances! This limited pass will get you into it all, including Ghostface Killah w/ Sammus at the Colonial Theatre!
Thing in the Spring Saturday
Jazz, classical, and expressive songwriting from around the country!
Thing in the Spring: Ghostface Killah w/ Sammus at The Colonial Theatre
We are thrilled to once again partner with the Colonial Theatre to present GHOSTFACE KILLAH w/ SAMMUS!
TapRoots / The Evocatives
Two amazing regional bands that will get your body moving and filled with positive light!
What Can We Do About It Here? Session 8
A series of political discussions, aiming to increase community solidarity!
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!
Soggy Po Boys w/ Mr. Bill's Bluegrass Band
A wild night of New Orleans funk, jazz, and bluegrass! Join us for some summer sweetness!
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.
Reprofund Fundraiser w/ Olive Klug, Happy Just to See You, & Eve Pierce
An incredible show thrown by the folks at Reproductive Freedom Fund NH!
What Can We Do About It Here? Session 4
A series of political discussions, aiming to increase community solidarity!
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!
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!
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.
Mutual Aid Open Mic!
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!
What Can We Do About It Here? Session 3
A series of political discussions, aiming to increase community solidarity!
What Can We Do About It Here? Session 2
A series of political discussions, aiming to increase community solidarity!
Jonee Earthquake Band w/ Coffin Flop & Phrogs
A helluva punk rock show right here folks!
What Can We Do About It Here? Session 1
First in a series of political discussions, aiming to increase community solidarity!
Mardi Gras Dance Party w/ Folksoul Band & Celebration Brass Band
Two of our favorite party bands from NH & VT! Warm up and get your body moving this Valentines Day Mardi Gras superholiday!
Get Lucky Valentines Makers' Market!
An amazing makers market w/ a photo booth from Gnome Studio & a flower bar by Billies + Tilli!
Kenny Warren's Sweet World w/ JP Schlegelmilch
An extraordinary night of jazz! NYC stalwarts land in town with Keene native JP Schlegelmilch in tow!
Thing in the Spring Lineup Announce Party!
Celebrate the lineup for the 2026 Thing! Dance! Eat & drink! Win prizes!
Reggie Watts w/ Adam & the Flood at the Colonial
Reggie Watts in Keene??? This show is at the Colonial!
Apple Hill String Quartet w/ Rane Moore & Kareem Roustom
Join us for an early show with the inspiring folks from Apple Hill! Eclectic classical music and an unmatchable community vibe!
Winterpills w/ Slow Pony
Legendary western Mass chamber pop / folk / indie rock band is back with a new album! Eli Dworkin opens! Going to be a lot feelings!
Bex Burch w/ Tori Young & John-Francis Quiñonez
Incredible percussionist here on tour from Germany, Keene State alumnus and composer, plus Q's poems?? A magical evening awaits you!
Mutual Aid Open Mic!
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!
Murphys Blues Explosion w/ Tattooed in Blue
A great night of blues, rock, r&b, and alternative, with ample opportunity for dancing! Always a killer night with Jim Murphy & company!
Isness Ensemble w/ Cannon Mountain Recordings
This rock and roll jam band returns to the Nova stage with a brand new folk trio opening up!
Last Minute Larry Holiday Arts Market!
Last Minute Larry is back! Great vendors, great food & drink, and great company!
The Rear Defrosters: Honkytonk Album Release Party!
The best honkytonk outfit around are coming home! And they have a brand lp that we are going to celebrate the hell out of!
Goldtooth Holiday Spectacular!
A beach-themed rock and roll holiday bash? You'd be a fool to miss it!
Midnight Betty w/ Mr. Bill
It's an amazing night of Country, Bluegrass, Rock, and beyond with two of our favorites!