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North Country Chorus User Submitted
Sat., April 27, 3 p.m.
Music
The local ensemble marks its 75th spring concert with works by Leonard Bernstein, featuring Halcyon Chorale. 802-748-8171
The local ensemble marks its 75th spring concert with works by Leonard Bernstein, featuring Halcyon Chorale. 802-748-8171
Vermont Maple Festival
Sat., April 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., April 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fairs & Festivals
Vermont's liquid gold takes center stage with cooking contests, live music, a giant parade and much more. See vtmaplefestival.org for full schedule. 802-528-6579
Vermont's liquid gold takes center stage with cooking contests, live music, a giant parade and much more. See vtmaplefestival.org for full schedule. 802-528-6579
Great Burlington Bioblitz
Sat., April 27, Sun., April 28 and Mon., April 29
Outdoors
Citizen scientists rediscover the magic of observing their natural surroundings by completing a community biological census.
Citizen scientists rediscover the magic of observing their natural surroundings by completing a community biological census.
Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival
Through April 28
Québec
Lovers of all things literary flock to Montréal for the Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, an annual extravaganza that celebrates its 26th anniversary this year. Whether they’re catching a reading or dressing up for an awards ceremony, bookworms hardly know where to turn with four days of nearly nonstop in-person programming in French or English at their disposal. Offerings include lectures and discussions on topics ranging from YA literature to Alan Dershowitz; readings in every genre under the sun; and appearances by luminaries including Sarah Polley, Mariana Enríquez and Robert Macfarlane. 438-304-9917
Lovers of all things literary flock to Montréal for the Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, an annual extravaganza that celebrates its 26th anniversary this year. Whether they’re catching a reading or dressing up for an awards ceremony, bookworms hardly know where to turn with four days of nearly nonstop in-person programming in French or English at their disposal. Offerings include lectures and discussions on topics ranging from YA literature to Alan Dershowitz; readings in every genre under the sun; and appearances by luminaries including Sarah Polley, Mariana Enríquez and Robert Macfarlane. 438-304-9917
'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change' User Submitted
Fridays, Saturdays, 7 p.m. and Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through May 5
Theater
The Borderline Players present a frantically romantic rendition of the musical comedy that stands as one of the longest-running off-Broadway plays in history. 802-873-3022
The Borderline Players present a frantically romantic rendition of the musical comedy that stands as one of the longest-running off-Broadway plays in history. 802-873-3022
'Little Shop of Horrors' User Submitted
Sat., April 27, 7 p.m. and Sun., April 28, 2 p.m.
Theater
Boy meets girl and plant eats boy in this morbidly silly sci-fi musical from the Paramount Players. 802-775-0903
Boy meets girl and plant eats boy in this morbidly silly sci-fi musical from the Paramount Players. 802-775-0903
'Lungs' User Submitted
Sun., April 28, 2 p.m.
Theater
A funny, clever drama follows a couple deciding whether to have a child amid betrayal, change and an increasingly chaotic world. 802-457-3500
A funny, clever drama follows a couple deciding whether to have a child amid betrayal, change and an increasingly chaotic world. 802-457-3500
'Proxy' User Submitted
Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30-9 p.m. and Sundays, 3-4:30 p.m. Continues through April 28
Theater
The Parish Players premiere a new drama about Munchausen syndrome by proxy. 802-785-4344
The Parish Players premiere a new drama about Munchausen syndrome by proxy. 802-785-4344
'Oceans: Our Blue Planet 3D' User Submitted
Ongoing, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.
Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College St., Burlington
Burlington
Film
Scientists dive into the planet's least-explored habitat, from its sunny shallows to its alien depths. 802-864-1848
Scientists dive into the planet's least-explored habitat, from its sunny shallows to its alien depths. 802-864-1848
'Tiny Giants 3D' User Submitted
Ongoing, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.
Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College St., Burlington
Burlington
Film
Through the power of special cameras, audiences are transported into the world of the teeniest animals on Earth. 802-864-1848
Through the power of special cameras, audiences are transported into the world of the teeniest animals on Earth. 802-864-1848
'Great White Shark 3D'
Ongoing, 12, 2 & 4 p.m.
Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College St., Burlington
Burlington
Film
Viewers learn the true story behind one of our most iconic — and misunderstood — predators. 802-864-1848
Viewers learn the true story behind one of our most iconic — and misunderstood — predators. 802-864-1848
Guided Meditation Online Online
Fridays, 12-12:30 p.m.
Health & Fitness
Dorothy Alling Memorial Library invites attendees to relax on their lunch breaks and reconnect with their bodies.
Dorothy Alling Memorial Library invites attendees to relax on their lunch breaks and reconnect with their bodies.
'Fungi: The Web of Life 3D'
Ongoing, 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 p.m.
Northfield Savings Bank 3D Theater: A National Geographic Experience, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
1 College St., Burlington
Burlington
Film
Sparkling graphics take viewers on a journey into the weird, wide world of mushrooms, which we are only just beginning to understand. 802-864-1848
Sparkling graphics take viewers on a journey into the weird, wide world of mushrooms, which we are only just beginning to understand. 802-864-1848
Friday Night Piano
Fridays, 5-10 p.m. Continues through June 28
Music
A performance of piano rolls from the 1900s through the present — and from ABBA to Led Zeppelin — entertains as audiences eat snacks around the firepit. 802-356-2776
A performance of piano rolls from the 1900s through the present — and from ABBA to Led Zeppelin — entertains as audiences eat snacks around the firepit. 802-356-2776
PoemCity 2024
Through April 30
Words
The beloved local festival of words, hosted by Kellogg-Hubbard Library, fills National Poetry Month with readings, workshops and talks. See kellogghubbard.org for full schedule. 802-223-3338
The beloved local festival of words, hosted by Kellogg-Hubbard Library, fills National Poetry Month with readings, workshops and talks. See kellogghubbard.org for full schedule. 802-223-3338
RPG Night User Submitted
Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
LGBTQ
Members of the LGBTQ community gather weekly to play games such as Dungeons & Dragons and Everway. 802-622-0692
Members of the LGBTQ community gather weekly to play games such as Dungeons & Dragons and Everway. 802-622-0692
Vermont Sci-Fi & Fantasy Expo Staff Picks
Sat., April 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., April 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
$5-30; free for kids under 6.
Fairs & Festivals
The fifth annual Vermont Sci-Fi & Fantasy Expo returns to Essex Junction this weekend with a bang (and a BIFF and a POW). Nerds of all stripes don their hobbit trousers and Han Solo jackets for two days of panels, demonstrations, workshops and more. Attendees learn about 3D printing, the history of cosplay, women in genre fiction, and how to write and self-publish a novel. Special guests include veteran puppet maker and Jim Henson colleague Bill Diamond; charity cosplay group the Montreal X-Men; local heroes the 802 Ghostbusters; and the Star Wars-themed gaming club the Outer Rim Sabacc League. Allons-y! 802-778-9178
The fifth annual Vermont Sci-Fi & Fantasy Expo returns to Essex Junction this weekend with a bang (and a BIFF and a POW). Nerds of all stripes don their hobbit trousers and Han Solo jackets for two days of panels, demonstrations, workshops and more. Attendees learn about 3D printing, the history of cosplay, women in genre fiction, and how to write and self-publish a novel. Special guests include veteran puppet maker and Jim Henson colleague Bill Diamond; charity cosplay group the Montreal X-Men; local heroes the 802 Ghostbusters; and the Star Wars-themed gaming club the Outer Rim Sabacc League. Allons-y! 802-778-9178
Independent Bookstore Day Staff Picks
Sat., April 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Words
Readers meet local authors, enjoy all-ages activities and learn the selection for the 2024 One Town, One Book community read. 802-244-1441
Readers meet local authors, enjoy all-ages activities and learn the selection for the 2024 One Town, One Book community read. 802-244-1441
Hump! 2024: Part One Staff Picks User Submitted
Sat., April 27, 6:30-8 & 9-10:30 p.m.
LGBTQ
This sex-positive medley of indie erotic shorts rolls into town, featuring something for everybody and every body. 802-864-3456
This sex-positive medley of indie erotic shorts rolls into town, featuring something for everybody and every body. 802-864-3456
Circus Springboard: 'What to Do if Your Balloon Pops' User Submitted
Sat., April 27, 7-9 a.m.
Theater
A brand-new circus-theater show follows its protagonist's extraordinary journey through awe-inspiring acrobatics, hilarious clowning and heartwarming emotion. 802-254-9780
A brand-new circus-theater show follows its protagonist's extraordinary journey through awe-inspiring acrobatics, hilarious clowning and heartwarming emotion. 802-254-9780
Community Shred Day User Submitted
Sat., April 27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Community
The more documents that locals bring in to be destroyed, the more money Rockstar Real Estate donates to Golden Huggs dog rescue.\ 802-862-5514
The more documents that locals bring in to be destroyed, the more money Rockstar Real Estate donates to Golden Huggs dog rescue.\ 802-862-5514
Volunteer Work Day
Sat., April 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Free; preregister for meals.
Community
Folks tackle indoor and outdoor chores to help prepare the museum for the open season. 802-434-2167
Folks tackle indoor and outdoor chores to help prepare the museum for the open season. 802-434-2167
Horse Tack Sale User Submitted
Sat., April 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Agriculture
Dog River Horse Club invites locals to clean out their barns, sell their old supplies and stock up on deals. 802-839-0147
Dog River Horse Club invites locals to clean out their barns, sell their old supplies and stock up on deals. 802-839-0147
Backyard Composting
Sat., April 27, 10-11:30 a.m.
Agriculture
John Malter of the Mad River Resource Management Alliance teaches locals how to process their food waste. 802-244-7036
John Malter of the Mad River Resource Management Alliance teaches locals how to process their food waste. 802-244-7036
Career Empowerment Day 2024 User Submitted
Sat., April 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Business
Job seekers get free professional outfits and lessons on résumé writing, interviewing well, budgeting and taxes. 802-860-1417, ext. 112
Job seekers get free professional outfits and lessons on résumé writing, interviewing well, budgeting and taxes. 802-860-1417, ext. 112
Independent Bookstore Day: Kirsten Hathaway
Sat., April 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Words
The local author celebrates the publication of Sugar on Snow, her romantic novel set in a small Vermont town. 802-855-8078
The local author celebrates the publication of Sugar on Snow, her romantic novel set in a small Vermont town. 802-855-8078
Vermont Gear Makers Festival User Submitted
Sat., April 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fairs & Festivals
Vermont's cycling suppliers come together for a makers' fair featuring repair clinics and a vendors' market. 802-253-2753
Vermont's cycling suppliers come together for a makers' fair featuring repair clinics and a vendors' market. 802-253-2753
Studio Production Tour
Sat., April 27, 1-3 p.m.
Film
Members explore the TV studio and its cameras, microphones and lights. 802-651-9692
Members explore the TV studio and its cameras, microphones and lights. 802-651-9692
Independent Bookstore Day: James Kochalka
Sat., April 27, 1-3 p.m.
Etc.
The Eisner Award-winning cartoonist does on-the-spot caricatures to raise funds for Very Merry Theatre. 802-448-3350
The Eisner Award-winning cartoonist does on-the-spot caricatures to raise funds for Very Merry Theatre. 802-448-3350
Neukom Festival: 'Angel's Share'
Sat., April 27, 2 p.m.
Theater
Dominic Finocchiaro's new play takes place in a future where the dead can be archived and resurrected, with thorny ethical consequences. 802-296-7000
Dominic Finocchiaro's new play takes place in a future where the dead can be archived and resurrected, with thorny ethical consequences. 802-296-7000
Popular Events
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Dream Big 5K: Run, Walk, Roll @ Essex Middle School
- Sun., April 28, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $25-40.
Art at the Maltex @ The Maltex Building
- Through Aug. 12
UVM Lane Series: Daniela Liebman @ University of Vermont Recital Hall
- $6.50-39.50
Vermont Sci-Fi & Fantasy Expo @ Champlain Valley Exposition
- Sat., April 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., April 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $5-30; free for kids under 6.
Isabel Wilkerson @ Hilton Burlington
- Sun., April 28, 6-7 p.m. $45; preregister.
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