Events Roundup

History enthusiasts can step back in time during a special multi-day immersion gathering kicking off Friday, May 22. Running through Sunday, May 24, The Original Primitive New England Rendezvous opens daily at 10 a.m. at The Fort at No. 4. Designed to celebrate early American commerce, craftsmanship, and cross-cultural exchange, the weekend gathers historical reenactors, traders, and history enthusiasts along the Connecticut River. Music lovers can catch a live performance by The Janzen Boys on Friday, May 22, at the Peterborough Community Theatre. The concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Peterborough Community Theatre. The Janzen Boys are a father-and-son led folk-country trio from Winnipeg, Canada, known for their tight three-part harmonies, heartfelt songs, and touching live shows. Stonewall Farm will host a picturesque evening gathering this weekend with its 4th Annual Floating Lanterns Festival. The community event takes place on Saturday, May 23, at 6 p.m. at the farm's property at 242 Chesterfield Road. This free, family-friendly event features music, face painting, yard games, a bounce house, horse-drawn wagon rides and lantern launching at dusk. Classical music meets classic cinema Sunday, May 24, with a live performance by the New England Philharmonic Chamber Players. Beginning at 1:30 p.m., the ensemble will provide a live soundtrack to Buster Keaton's classic film "Sherlock Jr." at The Colonial Theatre. Music brings fresh energy, color, and wit to one of the funniest silent films ever made. Keaton's dazzling blend of physical comedy, surreal storytelling, and groundbreaking special effects remains astonishing a century later. Regional music fans can experience traditional Celtic and folk rhythms live in Peterborough next week. The performance featuring Björn Wennås is scheduled for Monday, May 25, beginning at 4 p.m. The event will be hosted at Cooper's Hill Public House. Wennås is a dynamic guitarist, composer, arranger, and music director whose artistic reach spans continents and genres. From jazz clubs and rock venues to Mediterranean folk stages and chamber music halls, his versatility and passion have made him a distinctive voice in today's global music scene.