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Baby Farm Animal Celebration Staff Picks
Sat., April 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., April 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Whole Fam
With an oink-oink here and a cheep-cheep there, families mark the start of spring with sheep shearing, wagon rides and baby animal meet and greets. 802-457-2355
With an oink-oink here and a cheep-cheep there, families mark the start of spring with sheep shearing, wagon rides and baby animal meet and greets. 802-457-2355
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
Dream Big 5K: Run, Walk, Roll Staff Picks User Submitted
Sun., April 28, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Health & Fitness
Movers of all abilities race to raise funds for EDD Adaptive Sports programs. Virtual options available.
Movers of all abilities race to raise funds for EDD Adaptive Sports programs. Virtual options available.
Isabel Wilkerson Staff Picks
Sun., April 28, 6-7 p.m.
$45; preregister.
Words
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents shares insights. Q&A follows. 802658-6500
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents shares insights. Q&A follows. 802658-6500
'Merrily We Roll Along' Staff Picks
Sat., April 27, 7 p.m. and Sun., April 28, 1 p.m.
The Whole Fam
Lebanon High School’s Wet Paint Players put their teenage talent to work at their latest production: Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along. Having just enjoyed an acclaimed Broadway revival starring Daniel Radcliffe, this sometimes tear-jerking, sometimes sidesplitting musical tells the story of three friends — in reverse chronological order. Starting with their friendship’s bitter dissolution after years of professional and personal resentments and ending with their first encounter as bright-eyed, hopeful young artists, this story is literally one for the ages. Admission is cash only at the door. 603-448-0400
Lebanon High School’s Wet Paint Players put their teenage talent to work at their latest production: Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along. Having just enjoyed an acclaimed Broadway revival starring Daniel Radcliffe, this sometimes tear-jerking, sometimes sidesplitting musical tells the story of three friends — in reverse chronological order. Starting with their friendship’s bitter dissolution after years of professional and personal resentments and ending with their first encounter as bright-eyed, hopeful young artists, this story is literally one for the ages. Admission is cash only at the door. 603-448-0400
Vermont Philharmonic User Submitted
Sun., April 28, 2 p.m.
Music
The orchestra's 65th annual spring concert features trumpeter Billy Hunter and soprano Mary Bonhag. 802-476-8188
The orchestra's 65th annual spring concert features trumpeter Billy Hunter and soprano Mary Bonhag. 802-476-8188
Heath Quartet User Submitted
Sun., April 28, 2-4 p.m.
Robison Concert Hall, Mahaney Arts Center, Middlebury College
72 Porter Field Rd., Middlebury
Middlebury Area
Music
Classical fans revel in works by Bach, Haydn and others from the acclaimed British ensemble. 802-443-6433
Classical fans revel in works by Bach, Haydn and others from the acclaimed British ensemble. 802-443-6433
'The Farm Boy' User Submitted
Sun., April 28, 2 p.m.
Film
Waterbury Center director George Woodard presents a feature film based on his parents' love story, set during World War II. 802-229-0598
Waterbury Center director George Woodard presents a feature film based on his parents' love story, set during World War II. 802-229-0598
Joan Aleshire
Sun., April 28, 3 p.m.
Words
The local author launches Belfield, her new historical novel on the life of American Revolution-era painter Charles Willson Peale. 802-855-8078
The local author launches Belfield, her new historical novel on the life of American Revolution-era painter Charles Willson Peale. 802-855-8078
Counterpoint
Sun., April 28, 3-4:30 p.m.
$5-25.
Music
The vocal ensemble sings works by Brahms, Beethoven and Bartok that draw on various European folk traditions. 802-864-0471
The vocal ensemble sings works by Brahms, Beethoven and Bartok that draw on various European folk traditions. 802-864-0471
Play Every Town User Submitted
Sun., April 28, 4-5:30 p.m.
Music
Prolific pianist David Feurzeig continues a four-year, statewide series of shows in protest of high-pollution worldwide concert tours. 802-505-5281
Prolific pianist David Feurzeig continues a four-year, statewide series of shows in protest of high-pollution worldwide concert tours. 802-505-5281
Dalí Quartet
Sun., April 28, 4:30 p.m.
Music
An energetic foursome plays works for the strings from the European and Latin American canons. 802-748-2600
An energetic foursome plays works for the strings from the European and Latin American canons. 802-748-2600
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
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
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.
'Nature's Palette Online
Through May 3
Call to Artists
The Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph seeks artists age 18 or older in any 2D or 3D medium for an upcoming exhibition. Application and info at chandler-arts.org. Deadline: May 3.
The Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph seeks artists age 18 or older in any 2D or 3D medium for an upcoming exhibition. Application and info at chandler-arts.org. Deadline: May 3.
'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
'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
Fiber Arts Craft Circle
Sun., April 28, 1-3 p.m.
Crafts
Fabric and yarn aficionados gather for an afternoon of creativity. 802-863-3403
Fabric and yarn aficionados gather for an afternoon of creativity. 802-863-3403
Sunday Funday Karaoke
Sun., April 28, 3 p.m., Sun., May 5, 3 p.m., Sun., May 19, 3 p.m., Sun., June 2, 3 p.m., Sun., June 16, 3 p.m., Sun., June 30, 3 p.m. and Sun., July 7, 3 p.m.
Trivia, Karaoke, Etc.
(karaoke) 802-878-3577
(karaoke) 802-878-3577
'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
'Passionately new new 2'
Opening reception: Thursday, April 25, 5:30-7 p.m.; closing reception: Sunday, April 29, 4:30-6 p.m. Through April 28
Art Shows
An exhibition of works by artists who took workshops and used open studio time in 2023: Jazz Heath, Lawrence Keyes, Nina Friscia, Liz Buchanan, Philip Galiga, Darcy Feralio, Lauren Giannullo, Tracy Cianciola and Madeleine Joinnides. 802-373-7096
An exhibition of works by artists who took workshops and used open studio time in 2023: Jazz Heath, Lawrence Keyes, Nina Friscia, Liz Buchanan, Philip Galiga, Darcy Feralio, Lauren Giannullo, Tracy Cianciola and Madeleine Joinnides. 802-373-7096
Craft Club User Submitted
Second and Fourth Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
LGBTQ
Crafty queer folks work on their knitting, crocheting and sewing projects. 802-622-0692
Crafty queer folks work on their knitting, crocheting and sewing projects. 802-622-0692
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
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.
UVM Lane Series: Daniela Liebman @ University of Vermont Recital Hall
- $6.50-39.50
Spotlight Events
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Baby Farm Animal Celebration @ Billings Farm & Museum
- Sat., April 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., April 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular admission, $12-19; free for members and kids 2 and under.
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.
Independent Bookstore Day @ Bridgeside Books
- Sat., April 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Hump! 2024: Part One @ Merrill's Roxy Cinemas
- Sat., April 27, 6:30-8 & 9-10:30 p.m. $20.
'Merrily We Roll Along' @ Lebanon Opera House
- Sat., April 27, 7 p.m. and Sun., April 28, 1 p.m. $4.
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