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Kingdom Maple Festival Staff Picks
Sat., April 20, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fairs & Festivals
The town of St. Johnsbury stakes its claim to the title “Maple Center of the World” during the Kingdom Maple Festival, a daylong celebration of all things sweet and sticky. Attendees of all ages satisfy their sweet tooth at a pancake breakfast, stock up on treats at a maple-themed bake and yard sale, browse the stalls at a sugary street fair, and shop at the last indoor farmers market of the year. For a fee, curious townsfolk hop on the maple history tour bus with industry expert Matthew Thomas and learn how the Cary and Maple Grove companies became titans of the sugaring business. 802-748-8575
The town of St. Johnsbury stakes its claim to the title “Maple Center of the World” during the Kingdom Maple Festival, a daylong celebration of all things sweet and sticky. Attendees of all ages satisfy their sweet tooth at a pancake breakfast, stock up on treats at a maple-themed bake and yard sale, browse the stalls at a sugary street fair, and shop at the last indoor farmers market of the year. For a fee, curious townsfolk hop on the maple history tour bus with industry expert Matthew Thomas and learn how the Cary and Maple Grove companies became titans of the sugaring business. 802-748-8575
Bloom Flower & Home Market Staff Picks
Sat., April 20, 12-6 p.m. and Sun., April 21, 12-6 p.m.
Bazaars
House plants, home décor, art and apothecary products get shoppers in the mood for springtime.
House plants, home décor, art and apothecary products get shoppers in the mood for springtime.
'SEASONS: Spring' Staff Picks User Submitted
Sat., April 20, 5-6 p.m.
Dance
Avant Vermont Dance concludes its yearlong series with a modern ballet performance that conjures blooming flowers and growing greens.
Avant Vermont Dance concludes its yearlong series with a modern ballet performance that conjures blooming flowers and growing greens.
JAG Underground: 'The Lesson' Staff Picks
Sat., April 20, 7 p.m. and Sun., April 21, 5 p.m.
Theater
Tyrone Davis Jr.'s one-man show about a teacher struggling with how best to approach sex education kicks off JAG Productions' new performance series. 802-332-3270
Tyrone Davis Jr.'s one-man show about a teacher struggling with how best to approach sex education kicks off JAG Productions' new performance series. 802-332-3270
Montpelier Contra Dance Staff Picks User Submitted
Sat., April 20, 8-11 p.m.
Dance
Dancers balance, shadow and do-si-do the night away to gender-neutral calling and live tunes by the Russet Trio. Beginners' lesson, 7:40 p.m. 802-225-8921
Dancers balance, shadow and do-si-do the night away to gender-neutral calling and live tunes by the Russet Trio. Beginners' lesson, 7:40 p.m. 802-225-8921
Public Philosophy Week Staff Picks
Through April 20, 12-9 p.m.
Various locations statewide
Various locations statewide, Various locations statewide
Barre/Montpelier
Talks
Vermonters expand their minds at Public Philosophy Week, a statewide series of talks and panels that kicked off on April 14 and continues through April 20. At Burlington’s Venetian Cocktail & Soda Lounge, Seven Days’ own Melissa Pasanen moderates a conversation between farmer Aaron Carroll (pictured) and chef Kevin Markey about lab-grown meat. Sheila Liming, author of Hanging Out: The Radical Power of Killing Time, expounds at Autumn Records in Winooski. Thinkers learn Aristotle’s views on friendship and its relationship to justice during Martha Woodruff’s address at Middlebury’s Little Seed Coffee Roasters. And Everywhere Philosophy reexamines “The Twilight Zone” in light of the AI boom at Brattleboro’s Brooks Memorial Library.
Vermonters expand their minds at Public Philosophy Week, a statewide series of talks and panels that kicked off on April 14 and continues through April 20. At Burlington’s Venetian Cocktail & Soda Lounge, Seven Days’ own Melissa Pasanen moderates a conversation between farmer Aaron Carroll (pictured) and chef Kevin Markey about lab-grown meat. Sheila Liming, author of Hanging Out: The Radical Power of Killing Time, expounds at Autumn Records in Winooski. Thinkers learn Aristotle’s views on friendship and its relationship to justice during Martha Woodruff’s address at Middlebury’s Little Seed Coffee Roasters. And Everywhere Philosophy reexamines “The Twilight Zone” in light of the AI boom at Brattleboro’s Brooks Memorial Library.
'I Am My Own Wife' Staff Picks User Submitted
Fri., April 19, 7:30-9 p.m., Sat., April 20, 7:30-9 p.m. and Sun., April 21, 2-3:30 p.m.
Theater
Stoph Scheer plays every character of every gender in this solo show about Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a real-life trans woman who survived Nazi Germany. 802-229-0492
Stoph Scheer plays every character of every gender in this solo show about Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a real-life trans woman who survived Nazi Germany. 802-229-0492
PoemCity 2024 Staff Picks
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
Solo Jazz Piano Festival
Fri., April 19, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sat., April 20, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Fairs & Festivals
Concerts, workshops and presentations celebrate everything to do with tickling the ivories. 802-254-9088
Concerts, workshops and presentations celebrate everything to do with tickling the ivories. 802-254-9088
April Bird-Monitoring Walk
Sat., April 20, 8-10 a.m.
Outdoors
Community scientists watch for warblers, spy sparrows and hear hawks to contribute to Audubon's database. 802-434-3068
Community scientists watch for warblers, spy sparrows and hear hawks to contribute to Audubon's database. 802-434-3068
Earth Day Cleanup User Submitted
Sat., April 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Environment
Rozalia Project and other local organizations welcome volunteers to help clear the waterfront of waste. Sorting follows at Church Street Marketplace. 802-864-2499
Rozalia Project and other local organizations welcome volunteers to help clear the waterfront of waste. Sorting follows at Church Street Marketplace. 802-864-2499
CAN/AM CON 2024 Scale Model Show and Contest User Submitted
Sat., April 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Crafts
Makers of tiny planes, trains and automobiles (among other things) peddle their wares and compete for the blue ribbon. 802-399-8866
Makers of tiny planes, trains and automobiles (among other things) peddle their wares and compete for the blue ribbon. 802-399-8866
Repair Fair User Submitted
Sat., April 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fairs & Festivals
The Addison County Solid Waste Management District teaches community members of all ages repair skills, and handy folks fix their fixer-uppers. 802-388-2333
The Addison County Solid Waste Management District teaches community members of all ages repair skills, and handy folks fix their fixer-uppers. 802-388-2333
Nonalcoholic Pop-Up Bottle Shop & Tasting
Sat., April 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free.
Food & Drink
Nonalcoholic spirits and shrubs delight sober sippers. 802-578-2512
Nonalcoholic spirits and shrubs delight sober sippers. 802-578-2512
Earth Day Tree Planting User Submitted
Sat., April 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Environment
Locals help NBNC plant hundreds of shrubs and trees. 802-229-6206
Locals help NBNC plant hundreds of shrubs and trees. 802-229-6206
Caribbean Rain User Submitted
Sat., April 20, 12-1 p.m.
Music
Good vibes and great energy bring the music and storytelling of Jamaica to the Green Mountain State. ADA accessible. 802-846-4140
Good vibes and great energy bring the music and storytelling of Jamaica to the Green Mountain State. ADA accessible. 802-846-4140
Rick Winston User Submitted
Sat., April 20, 1-2 p.m.
The Screening Room @ VTIFF, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center
60 Lake St., 1st Floor, Burlington
Burlington
Words
The local film historian shares from his memoir, Save Me a Seat!: A Life with Movies. 802-660-2600
The local film historian shares from his memoir, Save Me a Seat!: A Life with Movies. 802-660-2600
EarthJam
Sat., April 20, 1-11 p.m.
$10.
Cannabis
Bud lovers bring their bongs and blunts to a festival featuring live music, vendors, a dab bar and more.
Bud lovers bring their bongs and blunts to a festival featuring live music, vendors, a dab bar and more.
'Kiss the Ground' User Submitted
Sat., April 20, 1-3 p.m.
Climate Crisis
After a screening of this hopeful 2020 documentary about regenerative agriculture, audiences enjoy a discussion, refreshments and writing letters to their representatives in honor of Earth Day. 802-373-0178
After a screening of this hopeful 2020 documentary about regenerative agriculture, audiences enjoy a discussion, refreshments and writing letters to their representatives in honor of Earth Day. 802-373-0178
PJC Rad History Series: Folk Songs
Sat., April 20, 1-3 p.m.
Seminars
Lefties learn about the tradition of radical American roots music. 802-863-2345
Lefties learn about the tradition of radical American roots music. 802-863-2345
Pride Hikes: Lamb Season at Shelburne Farms
Sat., April 20, 1-3 p.m.
LGBTQ
All ages, orientations and identities are welcome to pet baby sheep, meander through the sugar bush and witness the start of spring. 802-985-8686
All ages, orientations and identities are welcome to pet baby sheep, meander through the sugar bush and witness the start of spring. 802-985-8686
Ethiopian and Eritrean Cuisine Takeout Dinner
Sat., April 20
$23-24.
Food & Drink
Foodies from the Old North End and beyond sample Mulu Tewelde's spicy, savory, succulent meals. Vegetarian options available; bring your own bag. 802-881-9933
Foodies from the Old North End and beyond sample Mulu Tewelde's spicy, savory, succulent meals. Vegetarian options available; bring your own bag. 802-881-9933
An Evening of North Indian Classical Music User Submitted
Sat., April 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Music
Pat Lambdin and Amit Kavthekar present traditional ragas on the sarod and the tabla. 802-279-5940
Pat Lambdin and Amit Kavthekar present traditional ragas on the sarod and the tabla. 802-279-5940
50th Anniversary of Prairie Home Companion
Sat., April 20, 7 p.m.
Etc.
Garrison Keillor hosts a delightful variety show of comedy, music and archival video. 802-863-5966
Garrison Keillor hosts a delightful variety show of comedy, music and archival video. 802-863-5966
The Young Tradition Touring Group User Submitted
Sat., April 20, 7-9 p.m.
Music
Teen musicians delight viewers with a recital featuring the Putney Trad Group and Laurel Swift’s Fiddleheads Trad Ensemble, followed by a community contra dance. 802-388-4967
Teen musicians delight viewers with a recital featuring the Putney Trad Group and Laurel Swift’s Fiddleheads Trad Ensemble, followed by a community contra dance. 802-388-4967
An Evening With David Sedaris
Sat., April 20, 7 p.m.
Words
The best-selling satirist sits down to discuss his work, including his most recent collection, Happy-Go-Lucky. 802-775-0903
The best-selling satirist sits down to discuss his work, including his most recent collection, Happy-Go-Lucky. 802-775-0903
Upper Valley Choral Festival
Sat., April 20, 7:30 p.m.
Music
Stefanie Weigand conducts student singers from across Vermont and New Hampshire in an uplifting program. 603-448-0400
Stefanie Weigand conducts student singers from across Vermont and New Hampshire in an uplifting program. 603-448-0400
Burlington Choral Society: Verdi's Requiem
Sat., April 20, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
$30.
Music
Giuseppe Verdi’s arrangement is performed with piano, horn, double bass, marimba, percussion and four vocal soloists. 802-708-1078
Giuseppe Verdi’s arrangement is performed with piano, horn, double bass, marimba, percussion and four vocal soloists. 802-708-1078
'Ye Boundless Realms of Joy' User Submitted
Sat., April 20, 7:30-9 p.m.
Music
Social Band performs celestial choral songs from the Renaissance through the present. 802-355-4216
Social Band performs celestial choral songs from the Renaissance through the present. 802-355-4216
Session Americana With Eleanor Buckland
Sat., April 20, 7:30 p.m.
Music
The Boston-based folk-rock band teams up with the Luna Wiles singer. Sam Robbins opens. Live stream available. 802-387-0102
The Boston-based folk-rock band teams up with the Luna Wiles singer. Sam Robbins opens. Live stream available. 802-387-0102
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