Constellation Prize
Saturday 14
Astrophiles of all ages blast off at the Montshire Museum of Science’s Astronomy Day in Norwich, where celestial wonders and extraterrestrial programming abound. Cosmic-curious minds consult real-life planetary scientists about out-of-this-world topics, build mini solar systems and rocket ships, and safely observe that big hot ball in the sky through telescopes.
Don’t Fret
Saturday 14
New Hampshire’s Lebanon Opera House flips the concertgoing script with an intimate performance offering the rare opportunity to sit onstage with Yasmin Williams. The self-taught musician — hailed by the New York Times as “one of the country’s most imaginative young solo guitarists” — delivers innovative fingerpicking with the instrument lying flat on her lap.
Ghost With the Most
Opens Friday 13
How fitting that the Shelburne Players’ ghostly new production A Shadow on the Wall opens on Friday the 13th, the most spookystitious day of the year. The thrilling work — written by local students at Addison Repertory Theatre — follows a young detective constable in 1880s London who investigates a series of murders, fearing that supernatural forces just might be afoot.
Take the Leap
Saturday 14
Calling all hardy Green Mountain souls! The Special Olympics Vermont Penguin Plunge at Burlington’s Waterfront Park invites locals to brave the freezing waters of Lake Champlain for a cause — or watch someone else do it. The midwinter tradition supports athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a powerful reminder of the importance of unity and inclusion.
That’s Crumby
Saturday 14
Here’s a question for numbers geeks: What’s the value of savory crusted delights plus sweet treats plus culinary-inspired drinks? Find out at Adventure Dinner Pi(e) Night at the host’s headquarters in Colchester, where a family-style feast of circular pastries — from tourtière to torta pasqualina to maple cream pie — nods to the mathematical constant.
Saturday 14
Clover the Moon
The Barre Opera House welcomes Dervish for a performance of traditional music perfectly timed to prime palates for St. Patrick’s Day. Fronted by renowned vocalist and bodhrán master Cathy Jordan, the eminent ensemble from County Sligo, Ireland, has captivated audiences across the globe for decades with virtuosic musicianship.
Mixing It Up
Ongoing
Visual artist and musician Jesse Weiss’ exhibit “simple/sample” offers mixed-media glory to gallerygoers at Extra Special With Cheese in Burlington’s Soda Plant. The solo show centers Weiss’ love of music making through paintings of guitar pedals and collages of album covers — some real, some not yet manifested.
This article appears in March 11 • 2026.
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