There is much to do in Burlington, Vermont. Below is a sample of the some of the events happening in Burlington this weekend...
Friday, January 13, 2012
Queen City Contra Dance
Chris Weiler calls the steps to tunes by the Contraindicators. Beginner's session at 7:45 p.m. Friday, January 13, 8–11PM at Edmunds Middle School in Burlington. $8; free for kids under 12.
Winter Shorts: A Film Night Guest Curated by Abby Manock
Film buffs screen works by Arlen Austin, James Bellizia, Pilar Conde, Pablo Diserens, Joe Gaetani, Christy Gast, Francis Gomila, Thyra Heder, Heloise & the Savoir Faire, Abby Manock, Rob Swainson and Josh Tonsfeldt. Friday, January 13, 8–11:55PM at BCA Center in Burlington. Free; cash bar.
Middle School Book Group
Page turners chat about favorite works of lit. Friday, January 13, 3:15–4:15PM at Lyman C. Hunt Middle School in Burlington. Free.
'The Crucible' - "Witch!"
Arthur Miller's drama about the Salem Witch Trials, presented by First Light Theatre Company, serves as a metaphor for the McCarthyism of the 1950s. Friday, January 13, 7:30PM at South Burlington High School in South Burlington. $5-7.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Rummage Sale
Treasure hunters give used goods another go. Saturday, January 14, 9AM–4PM at Odd Fellows Hall in Burlington. Free.
'Diversity in Dance, Diversity in Life'
Exuberant movers celebrate their differences in a benefit for Puppets in Education. Featured guests include Paul Besaw, the Blue Moon Company, Big APE, Burlington Taiko and more. Saturday, January 14, 7PM at Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $20-23.
Understanding Local Cheeses
Cheese monger Dave Lauber demystifies the world of artisanal cheeses — cave aged, washed rind and raw milk among them — and offers samples along the way. Saturday, January 14, 11AM–12PM at City Market in Burlington. Free; preregister.
'Martin's Big Words'
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, kids learn about the civil-rights activist and the history of African Americans through continuous screenings of this film. Saturday, January 14, 1–4PM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.
Drop-In Family Ski & Snowshoe Program
Weather permitting, kids and adults get some fresh air and exercise. Hot chocolate and art activities also provided. Saturday, January 14, 1–4PM at Schmanska Park in Burlington. Cost of rentals.
Intro to Buddhism
Know what nam-myoho-renge-kyo means? Find out at this primer on the Eastern religion. Saturday, January 14, 1–2PM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.
'The Crucible' - "Witch!"
Arthur Miller's drama about the Salem Witch Trials, presented by First Light Theatre Company, serves as a metaphor for the McCarthyism of the 1950s. Saturday, January 14, 7:30PM at South Burlington High School in South Burlington. $5-7.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Israeli Folk Dancing
Movers bring clean, soft-soled shoes and learn traditional circle or line dances. Partners not required. Sunday, January 15, 7:25–9:30PM at Ohavi Zedek Synagogue in Burlington. $2; free to first-timers.
Hometown Hauntings
A paranormal investigation team reveals its findings on local supernatural spots — including the historic Allen house. Sunday, January 15, 2–4PM at Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington. Free.
'Martin's Big Words'
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, kids learn about the civil-rights activist and the history of African Americans through continuous screenings of this film. Sunday, January 15, 1–4PM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.
Dimanches
Novice and fluent French speakers brush up on their linguistics — en français. Sunday, January 15, 4–5:30PM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.
Women's Pickup Soccer
Ladies of all ages and abilities break a sweat while passing around the spherical polyhedron. Sunday, January 15, 6–8PM at Miller Community and Recreation Center in Burlington. $3.
'Mamma Mia!'
A young bride-to-be searches for her absentee dad only to find there are three possible candidates in this rollicking Broadway National Tour musical that threads together ABBA gems. Sunday, January 15: 2:30PM, 8PM at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $27-82.
Campfire Stories: At Your Service
Forget the tent. Raconteurs spin five- to eight-minute-long tales about the service industry as though they were sitting around the bonfire. No notes allowed; listeners welcome. Sign up at 6:30 p.m. to speak. Sunday, January 15, 7–9PM at Spark Arts in Burlington. $5 suggested donation.
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