music
Also, see clubdates.
MIDDLEBURY COMMUNITY WIND ENSEMBLE: See April 11, Holley Hall, Bristol, 4 p.m.
OPERA INSIGHTS: See April 11.
VERMONT YOUTH PHILHARMONIA: Clarinetist Elisabeth LeBlanc joins the youth ensemble at an evening concert of works by Mozart, Holst and John Williams. Elley-Long Music Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. $2-5. Info, 655-5030.
THE SWINGLE SINGERS: Eight pro a cappella vocalists entertain at a concert sponsored by the Hinesburg Artist Series. See calendar spotlight. Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $22. Info, 863-5966.
TREI ARCUSI: Three musicians teach and play Translyvanian-style folk tunes from Greece, Romania and Hungary. North End Studio, 294 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington, workshop 3-5 p.m., concert 7:30 p.m. $10 per event. Reservations and info, 863-6713.
CAPITAL CITY ORCHESTRA: This community ensemble plays part of Copland’s “Appalachian Spring,” along with works by Brahms, Mozart, Liszt and other composers. Montpelier High School Auditorium, 4 p.m. Donations. Info, 223-8610.

dance
N.A.S.A. GRANT SHOWCASE: Choreographers Joy Madden of Essex and Rachel Frida Siegel of Burlington present works-in-progress about parent-child relationships. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 4 p.m. $5. Info, 863-5966.
EASTERN EUROPEAN FOLK DANCING: The seven-member, Boston-based band Shining Moon plays lively Balkan tunes to inspire novice line and circle dancers. Tracy Hall, Norwich, 3-6 p.m. $12-15. Info, 633-3226.

drama
‘THE ELEPHANT MAN’: See April 9, 5 p.m.
‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’: See April 10, 1 & 6 p.m.
‘GODSPELL’: See April 10, 2 p.m. $13-15.
‘THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES’: See April 11, 2 p.m.
‘ROMEO & JULIET: PIRATES VS. NINJAS’: See April 11, 2 p.m.
‘BE THE DOG’: See April 11, 2 p.m.
‘MRS. MOSES: THE WOMAN BEHIND THE MAN’: See April 12, 4 p.m.
HENRY DAVID THOREAU PORTRAYAL: Actor Richard Smith reads some of the sage of Concord’s works while carrying on an in- and out-of-character conversation with audience members. Unitarian Church, Burlington, 1-2:30 p.m. Donations. Info, 862-5630, ext. 24.

film
‘PERSEPOLIS’: See April 11, 1:30 & 7 p.m.
DARTMOUTH DOUBLE FEATURE: Fantasy fans swoon for true love with The Princess Bride, then absorb a coming-of-age fairy tale in Stardust. Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 & 8:50 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.
‘FREE ZONE’: Three women — an American, an Israeli and a Palestinian — convey their backgrounds and convictions by the way they interact with each oher. 212 Battery Street, Burlington, café 6 p.m., film 7 p.m. $10. Info, www.icvt.org or 923-1877.

art
See exhibitions.

words
J.R.R. TOLKIEN CONFERENCE: See April 11, Waterman Building, UVM, Burlington, 9:30-11 a.m.

talks
HISTORY TALK: Ethno-historian James Axtell, a humanities prof at the College of William and Mary, discusses fact and fiction in Native American records. Dana Auditorium, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, 8:15 p.m. Free. Info, 758-2351.
INTERFAITH LECTURE SERIES: Rev. Nancy Wright considers Christianity’s take on global climate change as part of a multi-faith series pairing science and religion. Ascension Lutheran Church, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 769-7395.
NATURAL FOREST BURIAL GROUND: Community members consider the potential for a “green” cemetery at the Waterworks property in Bristol. Walkover Gallery, 15 Main Street, Bristol, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 453-7728.
ARAB-ISRAELI NEGOTIATIONS: Politics prof William Quandt of the University of Virginia offers guidelines for a new U.S. presidency in promoting Middle Eastern peace. Room 216, McCardell Bicentennial Hall, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5289.

kids
ANIMAL FEEDING: See April 9.

sport
GREEN MOUNTAIN DERBY DAMES: See April 10, 6 p.m.
WOMEN’S NATURE WALK: Females of all ages step into mud boots for a guided natural history outing along a local stream. Meet at the North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 1-3 p.m. $8. Info, 229-6206.
GREEN MOUNTAIN BICYCLE CLUB: Weather permitting, cyclists meet for an informal area ride — route and distance to be decided by attendees. Meet at Dorset Park, South Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 899-2908.
ORIENTEERING CLINIC: Beginner and intermediate-level map readers learn to track terrain points with a compass to follow a designated route. Catamount Family Center, Williston, 10 a.m. $5. Info, 879-4968.

activism
GREEN DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE: Members of a new local political action committee consider how to promote environmentally sound policies. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free. Info, www.gdaburlington.org or 355-5247.

etc
CHARITY BINGO: See April 9, 2 & 7 p.m.
GEEK WEEK: See April 9, Scrabble tournament, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; sustainability summit, 6 p.m.; jazz night, 9 p.m.
‘SUGAR ON SNOW’ PARTY: See April 12.
‘PARTING WITH PURPOSE’: See April 12.
COMMUNITY BRUNCH: A live band serenades weekend breakfasters at a spread featuring fluffy pancakes. L.A.C.E., Barre, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $6-12.50. Info, www.lacevt.org or 476-4276.
PRUNING WORKSHOP: Backyard orchard keepers learn when and how to trim trees and shrubs to preserve their health, yield and appearance. Elmore Roots Nursery, 1-3:30 p.m. $5. Info, 888-3305.
VERMONT ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR: Bibliophiles seeking first editions, maps or rare volumes browse the stalls at this semi-annual sale. Sheraton Hotel, South Burlington, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $4. Info, www.vermontisbookcountry.com or 527-7243.
HUNGER BANQUET: Members of three UVM a cappella groups — Cat’s Meow, Top Cats and Hit Paws — entertain eaters of all-you-can-eat pizza, french fries and ice cream. King Street Youth Center, Burlington, 5 p.m. $5. Info, 330-998-2452.
QUEER PARENTING: Same-sex couples with kids connect at an informal networking session. Baby Shop, Essex Junction, 2-4 p.m. Free. Reservations and info, 288-1002.
QUEER CRAFT CIRCLE: Lesbian, gay, bi and transgender creators get their craft on in a supportive sphere. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, www.thebobbin.com or 999-6202.
SCRABBLE CLUB: Triple-letter-square seekers wage word wars at the McClure MultiGenerational Center, Burlington, 2-6 p.m. Free. Info, 862-7558.