music
Also, see clubdates.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE RECITAL: Music students showcase classical and jazz skills on various instruments. UVM Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-3040.
MARTHA GALLAGHER: The Adirondack harpist strums, sings and tells stories at The Waterhole Upstairs, Saranac Lake, N.Y., 8 p.m. Donations. Info, www.adkharper.com.
dance
SPRING SUNSET FIESTA: Latin dancers study up on salsa and merengue moves, then practice them to DJ’d music. ECHO, Burlington, 7 p.m. $7-9. Info, 864-1848, ext. 124.

drama
‘THE ELEPHANT MAN’: See April 9.
‘LYSISTRATA’: See April 9.
‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’: Dancing teacups and talking clocks? Lyric Theatre asks audiences to “be their guest” for this splashy musical adapted from the Disney animated feature. See calendar spotlight. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $19-30. Info, 863-5966.
‘GODSPELL’: The Essex Community Players stage this Bible-based rock opera at Memorial Hall, Essex, 8 p.m. $11-13. Info, 878-9109.
‘THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE’: Swashbuckling seafarers, slapstick British bobbies and a bumbling Major General fill out Gilbert & Sullivan’s engaging, Victorian-era musical. Harwood Union High School Auditorium, Duxbury, 7:30 p.m. $4-8. Info, 496-4422.
‘LEND ME A TENOR’: High school thespians present Ken Ludwig’s comedy about a mismanaged opera. Winooski High School, 7:30 p.m. $3-5. Info, 383-6095.

film
‘TAXI TO THE DARK SIDE’: See April 9.
‘BARTON FINK’: In this Coen brothers film about the dangers of idealizing the intellect, a screenwriter’s life goes haywire after he befriends a borderline personality. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. $7. Info, 603-646-2422.

art
Also, See exhibitions.
COMMUNITY DARKROOM: Shutterbugs develop film and print pictures at the Center for Photographic Studies, Barre, 6-9 p.m. $8 per hour. Reservations and info, 479-4127.

words
CINDY PIERCE: The New Hampshire-based comedian raises the curtain on her book Finding the Doorbell: Sexual Satisfaction for the Long Haul. See calendar spotlight. Borders, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 865-2711.
COMPREHENDING THE MIDDLE EAST: Readers of Geraldine Brooks’ memoir The Nine Parts of Desire contemplate the hidden world of Islamic women. Waterbury Public Library, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.
DANIEL LUSK: The Iowan native and UVM writing instructor reads a selection of poetry and prose from his published works. Phoenix Books, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 872-7111.
MAJOR JACKSON: The UVM English prof and poet voices verse from his new collection Hoops. Flying Pig Bookstore, Shelburne, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 985-3999.
RICHARD HAWLEY: The teacher and founder of the International Boys’ Schools Coalition reads from his book Beyond the Icarus Factor, which examines male creativity. Briggs Carriage Bookstore, Brandon, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 247-0050.
LINDA FURIYA: The Vermont author talks tofu at a reading of her food memoir Bento Box in the Heartland: My Japanese Girlhood in Whitebread America. Post-reading, listeners pack their own Japanese meals. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Info, 453-4147.

talks
ROMEO DALLAIRE: In an address sponsored by UVM Students Taking Action Now: Darfur, a former lieutenant general in the Canadian Armed Forces talks about his role in protecting Rwandans during that country’s 1994 genocide. Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free, but tickets from the Davis Center Information Desk are required. Info, 413-441-5597.
STRESS-RELATED DISORDERS: Stanford University biology and neurology prof Robert Sapolsky sums up his gene-therapy research by explaining why zebras don’t get ulcers. Mead Chapel, Middlebury College, 7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-5626.
‘THE TASTE OF MAPLE SYRUP’: Amy Trubek of UVM’s Nutrition and Food Sciences Department considers the past, present and future characteristics of Vermont’s signature export. Memorial Lounge, Waterman Building, UVM, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 656-4389.
‘PRINT THE LEGEND’: Amherst College American Studies professor Martha Sandweiss shows how 19th-century photographs both reflected and shaped ideas of the American West. Room 221, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury College, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 443-6433.
‘LIBERTY OF CONSCIENCE’: Law and ethics professor Martha Nussbaum of the University of Chicago defends America’s tradition of religious equality. McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 654-2536.
‘OIL VS. WILDERNESS’: National Geographic investigative reporter Jon Waterman discusses his 2006 trip to Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and evidence he found there of global warming. Simpson Hall, Sterling College, Craftsbury Common, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 586-7711.

kids
ANIMAL FEEDING: See April 9.
RICHMOND PLAYGROUP: Parents meet their neighbors, while their kids enjoy structured fun and snacks. Community Room, Richmond Free Library, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 434-7775.
WESTFORD STORYTIME: Kids ponder picture books and create crafts at the Westford Library, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639.
KIDS’ GARDEN TOUR: Young ones explore the world of plants on a walk around the Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Free. Info, 658-2433.
‘LITTLE ROOTS’ STORYTIME: Kids gather to hear tales about plants, flowers and bugs. Four Seasons Garden Center, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 658-2433.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Tots aged 3 to 5 enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and crafts at the Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.
MUSIC TIME: Growing listeners under age 5 contemplate chords and bounce to rhythms. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
WINOOSKI PLAYGROUP: Babies up to age 2 socialize with each other and their caregivers at a session offering music, books and toys. Winooski Memorial Library, 11 a.m. - noon. Free. Info, 655-6424.
MORNING STORIES: Local tale tellers engage kids of all ages with a mix of nursery rhymes, fairytales, songs and games. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-5124.
‘ITTY BITTY SKATING’: Pint-sized bladers take to the ice at Leddy Park Arena, Burlington, 10-11 a.m. $6. Info, 865-7558.
BILINGUAL PLAYGROUP: ¡Hola, baby! A native Spanish-speaking mama leads gentle play and circle time at the Bebop Baby Shop, Essex Junction, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $8. Info, 860-6842.

sport
ZUMBA FITNESS: Step-by-steppers try out Latin-dance-inspired exercises mixed with high-energy, international rhythms. Fitness Options, South Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $10, first time free. Info, 734-3479. Olympiad Health & Racquet Club, South Burlington, 7 p.m. $10, first time free. Info, 310-6686.
FALL PREVENTION PROGRAM: Elders concerned about coordination learn exercises to help maintain their balance. Champlain Senior Center, Burlington, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 847-2278.
GREEN MOUNTAIN DERBY DAMES: Buff ladies practice rough roller skating for future matches with other regional roller-derby teams. Gosse Court Armory, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. Info, greenmountainderbydames@gmail.com or 862-5621.

activism
BURLINGTON PEACE VIGIL: See April 9.
DRINKING LIBERALLY: Bottoms-up democracy fuels discussion at a meeting of political progressives. American Flatbread, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. Free. Info, 267-237-7488.
GROUNDWATER STUDY GROUP: Concerned community members consider a spring water company’s pending proposal to sell area H2O. Room 131, U-32 Middle and High School, East Montpelier, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 229-5676.
TOWN HALL MEETING: Area high school students and Queen City residents assess the results of a youth risk behavior survey. Burlington High School Cafeteria, 6 p.m. Free. Reservations and info, 864-2148.

etc
CHOCOLATE-DIPPING DEMO: See April 9.
CHARITY BINGO: See April 9.
GEEK WEEK: See April 9, Ms. Pac-Man tournament, 7 p.m.; “information overload,” 8 p.m.; satellite rock band Sputnik, 9 p.m.
VERMONT CHESS CLUB: Pawn pushers strategize to better their games. Faith United Methodist Church, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0198.
BRIDGE CLUB: Partners shuffle cards and chat at the Godnick Senior Center, Rutland, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 287-5756.
QUEEN CITY BNI: Local members of Business Network International schmooze at a weekly breakfast meeting to help promote one another’s companies. Room 202, Vermont Tech, Blair Industrial Park, Williston, 8 a.m. First visit is free. Info, 985-9965.
FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP: Would-be Francophones exchange info during déjeuner. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, noon - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-3338.
SENIOR BREAKFAST: Area elders enjoy eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, homefries, juice and bottomless cups of coffee at the Heineberg Senior Center, Burlington, 9-10 a.m. $3. Info, 863-3982.
AMPHIBIAN RESCUE PROJECT TRAINING: Volunteers learn how to help wood frogs and spotted salamanders cross roads during the spring mating season. Maple Corner Community Center, Calais, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 229-6206.
SCORE SEMINAR: Entrepreneurs learn the ropes in a mentoring workshop run by retired businesspeople. Chittenden Bank, 2 Burlington Square, Williston, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $25. Registration and info, www.score284.org.
CAREER FAIR: Recent or soon-to-be grads with Associate’s degrees get the scoop on area employment by meeting with more than 20 companies. Department of Labor Career Resource Center, 63 Pearl Street, Burlington, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free. Info, 800-660-3561, ext. 240.
CLOTH DIAPERING 101: Moms and dads get down and dirty with the finer points of posterior fashion and ecology. Bebop Baby Shop, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free. Reservations and info, 288-1002.
STRESS REDUCTION WORKSHOP: Tense, tired folks learn how to notice and take care of situations that leach energy. Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-8004, ext. 202.
STITCH-’N’-BITCH: Yarn handlers dish it out while fingers fly, and “Dr. Knit” provides optional problem solving for snarled projects. The Bobbin Sew Bar & Craft Lounge, Burlington, 2-4 p.m. Free. Info, www.thebobbin.com or 999-6202.