music
Also, see clubdates.
SMALL CHAMBER ENSEMBLES CONCERT: Instrumentalists showcase new compositions penned by student songsmiths. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040.
SAMBATUCADA! REHEARSAL: Percussive people pound out carnival rhythms at an open meeting of this Brazilian-style community drumming troupe. New members are welcome at the Switchback Brewery, Burlington, 6 p.m. $5. Info, 343-7107.
dance
SWING DANCING: Put on your saddle shoes and head for an old-fashioned sock hop at The Black Door, Montpelier, 7:30-9 p.m. $5. Info, 223-1806.
BREAKDANCING: Kids ages 9 to 16 bust moves at this cardboard-centric drop-in class taught by local spinner Nate Elie. North End Studio, 294 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington, 5-6 p.m. $10. Info, 863-6713.
film
‘PERSEPOLIS’: See April 11.
art
Also, See exhibitions.
COMMUNITY DARKROOM: See April 10.
words
BOOK DISCUSSION: Readers sound the hidden depths of Mark Twain’s Life on the Mississippi. Heineberg Senior Center, Burlington, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7211.
APPLIED STORYTELLING: Adults consider ways that personal narratives sustain communities, families and other social networks. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
talks
LECTURE & DEMO: Adam Nayyar of Pakistan’s National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage explores the cultural and spiritual history of Qawwali music. Brace Commons, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2010.
HUMANITIES SERIES: UVM religion prof Anne Clark considers female medieval mystics. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 2 p.m. $5. Info, www.eeevermont.org or 862-2531.
‘NURTURING SEXUALLY HEALTHY KIDS’: Parents pose questions about normal child behavior and consider how to support their offspring’s development. Unitarian Church, Burlington, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Info, 862-5630.
kids
ANIMAL FEEDING: See April 9.
WATERBURY STORYTIME: See April 9, for children ages 2-3.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: See April 10.
MUSIC TIME: See April 10.
‘ITTY BITTY SKATING’: See April 10.
FAMILY SING-ALONG: Parents and kids belt out fun, familiar favorites at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
DADS’ GROUP: Fathers and fathers-to-be bring offspring up to age 6 to a playgroup, meal and social hour. Winooski Family Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-1422.
MUDFEST: Pete and Karen Sutherland play kid-friendly fiddle tunes at a down-and-dirty celebration featuring gritty games and chocolate ice cream. ECHO, Burlington, 1 p.m. $7-9.50. Info, 864-1848.
BUBBIES, BABIES & BAGELS: A Jewish-themed playgroup for families of all backgrounds features intergenerational schmoozing and noshing. Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 864-0218, ext. 23.
MONDAY MUSIC: Local musician Mia Adams tells stories and sings kid-friendly faves. J.C. Penney seating area, University Mall, South Burlington, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-1066, ext. 11.
sport
SENIOR EXERCISE: See April 9, 10 a.m.
ZUMBA FITNESS: See April 10, Olympiad location only, 8:15 a.m.
activism
BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See April 9.
TOWN FORUM: Area residents and legislators listen to one another at a community breakfast. Golden Eagle Resort, Stowe, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Free. Reservations and info, 635-1240.
etc
CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See April 9.
GEEK WEEK: See April 9, quantum mechanics seminar, 7 p.m.; show-and-tell, 8 p.m.
WORD THROW DOWN: Local teens take on library trustees and staff in a spelling bee fundraiser supporting intergenerational programs. Buy raffle tickets or bake sale items at the Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 878-6956.
FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS: Participants create budgets, then decipher documents that contain their personal credit scores. Opportunities Credit Union, Burlington, budgeting workshop 2 p.m., credit report workshop 6 p.m. Free. Info, 800-865-8328.
‘THE HIDDEN HOUSING OPTION’: Potential members of housing cooperatives gather info about a lifestyle that’s midway between renting and owning. Champlain Housing Trust, Burlington, noon - 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Free. Info, 660-0637.
SENIOR LUNCHEON: Elders socialize over a music-enhanced meal featuring rigatoni with sausage — not to mention pound cake. Trinity Episcopal Church, Shelburne, noon. $5-10. Reservations and info, 862-7754.