There is much to do in Burlington, Vermont. Below is a sample of the some of the events happening in Burlington this weekend...
Friday, October 5, 2012
Queen City Tango Milonga
No partner is required for welcoming the weekend in the Argentine tradition. Wear clean, soft-soled shoes. Beginners session, 7-7:45 p.m. Friday, October 5, 7–10PM at North End Studio B in Burlington. $7.
Queen City Ghostwalk: Twisted History
Haunted Burlington author Thea Lewis induces goose bumps with hair-raising tales of the city's fascinating — and spooky — past. Meet at the fountain. Friday, October 5, 11AM at Battery Park in Burlington. $13.50; arrive 10 minutes before start time.
Queen City Ghostwalk: Darkness Falls
Chills and thrills await as paranormal historian Thea Lewis recaps the city's dark and twisted past. Meet at the steps. Friday, October 5, 7PM at Burlington City Hall Park in Burlington. $13.50; arrive 10 minutes before start time.
Trisha Brown Dance Company
The avant-garde dance troupe carries on a nearly half-century tradition with a new work, Rogues, as well as a few earlier pieces, such as For M.G.: The Movie and Astral Convertible. Friday, October 5, 8PM at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $15-45.
Friday Evening Dance Social
Kick up your heels in a half-hour mini lesson before the dance floor opens up for the cha-cha. Friday, October 5, 7:30–10PM at Champlain Club in Burlington. $10-15.
Job Fair
Employment seekers learn of permanent, temporary, full- and part-time positions from Chittenden County's largest social-services agency. Friday, October 5, 11AM–2PM at HowardCenter in Burlington. Free.
'Boom'
With a comet on a collision course toward Earth, a scientist locks himself and his date in a fallout shelter to save the human species in this existential comedy from Vermont Stage Company. Friday, October 5, 7:30PM at FlynnSpace in Burlington. $24.30-32.50.
'How I Learned to Drive'
Presented by the UVM Department of Theatre, Paula Vogel's memory play is a funny and harrowing look at one young woman's path to adulthood. Friday, October 5, 7:30PM at Royall Tyler Theatre, UVM in Burlington. $7-18.
'Kimberly Akimbo'
Richard Waterhouse and 2nd Act Productions present David Lindsay-Abaire's dark comedy about a 16-year-old girl who, suffering from progeria, ages about four times faster than she should. Friday, October 5, 7:30PM at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in Burlington. $15.
'The Odd Couple (Female Version)'
Girls Nite Out Productions presents Neil Simon's beloved comedy, revised for a female cast. Friday, October 5, 8PM at Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $18-20.
Janet Mason
The award-winning writer and regular guest on LGBT radio syndicate "This Way Out" explores her mother's support and sacrifices in her new memoir, Tea Leaves. Friday, October 5, 7PM at Phoenix Books Burlington in Burlington. Free.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Invasive Plant Species 101
Participants wage weed wars against "alien" plants in this informative walk and talk with a Winooski Valley Park District environmental educator. Preregister. Saturday, October 6, 1–3PM at Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington. Free.
Putting Your Garden to Bed
Green thumbs put in a little extra effort to make spring planting easier. Saturday, October 6, 9:30–11AM at Gardener’s Supply Company in Burlington. $10.
Rummage Sale
Thrifty shoppers thumb through secondhand goods. Saturday, October 6, 9–11AM at First Baptist Church in Burlington. Free.
Samplings of Vermont's Best
Seventy-five artisans and food producers demonstrate their craft and sell their wares on a weekly basis. Saturday, October 6, 11AM–4PM at Vermont Artisans Craft Gallery in Burlington. Free.
Abel & Lovely Photo Shoot
Women in Burlington-printed "I Am Abel & Lovely" T-shirts lock arms for a group photo. Ten percent of the shirt proceeds benefit UVM's Cancer Center for local research and postpatient care. Saturday, October 6, 9AM at Waterfront Park in Burlington. $20 T-shirt.
Piccola Italia: Little Italy Burlington, 1886-1968
Viva L'Italia! Folks remember the Queen City's Italian heritage at a day of good eats, performance pieces, film screenings, historic tours and more. Ancient Roman soldiers even roam City Hall Park. Saturday, October 6, 2–5:30PM at Burlington City Hall in Burlington. Free.
Preservation Burlington Historic Walking Tour
Walkers and gawkers see the Queen City through an architectural and historic perspective. Meet in front of Burlington City Hall. Saturday, October 6, 11AM at Church Street Marketplace in Burlington. $10 suggested donation.
Historic Tour of UVM
Folks register online, then meet at Ira Allen's statue to tour the campus' modest early clapboards and grand Victorians, led by professor emeritus William Averyt. Saturday, October 6, 10AM at University Green, UVM in Burlington. Free.
Queen City Ghostwalk: Darkness Falls
Chills and thrills await as paranormal historian Thea Lewis recaps the city's dark and twisted past. Meet at the steps. Saturday, October 6, 7PM at Burlington City Hall Park in Burlington. $13.50; arrive 10 minutes before start time.
'Race: Are We So Different?' Exhibit Opening
Merging science, history and lived experience, this traveling installation, on display through January 27, offers a complex and compelling look at the similarities and differences among people. Local poet and hip-hop artist Rajnii Eddins performs at 12:30 p.m., UVM professor Emily Bernard facilitates a panel discussion and community dialogue, and visitors screen a film about race at 4 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 10AM–5PM at ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington. $2 admission.
Burlington Farmers Market
More than 90 stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares and prepared foods. Saturday, October 6, 8:30AM–2PM at Burlington City Hall Park in Burlington. Free.
Burlington Food Tours
Green Mountain gourmands eat their way through tastings from local restaurants and food producers. Tours begin at East Shore Vineyards Tasting Room. Saturday, October 6, 12:30–3PM at Church Street Marketplace in Burlington. $45.
Burlington YMCA Open House
Experienced exercisers and newbies alike have the opportunity to join or observe classes, hop in the pool for open swim and explore the rest of the gym. Saturday, October 6, 9AM–3PM at Greater Burlington YMCA in Burlington. Free.
Open Media Workshop
Professional or novice film editors learn about various programs for mixing and enhancing all of their video assets into a single project. Saturday, October 6, 2–4PM at VCAM Studio in Burlington. Free.
VCAM Access Orientation
Video-production hounds learn basic concepts and nomenclature at an overview of VCAM facilities, policies and procedures. Saturday, October 6, 11AM–1PM at VCAM Studio in Burlington. Free.
'Boom'
With a comet on a collision course toward Earth, a scientist locks himself and his date in a fallout shelter to save the human species in this existential comedy from Vermont Stage Company. Saturday, October 6: 2PM, 7:30PM at FlynnSpace in Burlington. $24.30-32.50.
'How I Learned to Drive'
Presented by the UVM Department of Theatre, Paula Vogel's memory play is a funny and harrowing look at one young woman's path to adulthood. Saturday, October 6: 2PM, 7:30PM at Royall Tyler Theatre, UVM in Burlington. $7-18.
'Kimberly Akimbo'
Richard Waterhouse and 2nd Act Productions present David Lindsay-Abaire's dark comedy about a 16-year-old girl who, suffering from progeria, ages about four times faster than she should. Saturday, October 6, 7:30PM at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in Burlington. $15.
The Capitol Steps
Political satirists from Washington, D.C., sing "Fun Fun Fun 'Til Obama Takes Our Tea Bags Away" and other songs born out of the news headlines. Saturday, October 6, 8PM at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $15-40.
'The Odd Couple (Female Version)'
Girls Nite Out Productions presents Neil Simon's beloved comedy, revised for a female cast. Saturday, October 6: 2PM, 8PM at Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $18-20.
Kent Evans
The former Burlingtonian and author of A Crash Course on the Anatomy of Robots reads his adventurous story about an emotionally hollow man. Saturday, October 6, 2–4PM at Maglianero in Burlington. Free.
'Star Wars' Reads Day
Jedis master the mind trick of reading at this afternoon of costumed characters and Star Wars-themed crafts. Saturday, October 6, 2–4PM at Phoenix Books Burlington in Burlington. Free.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Eat Local Week: Harvest Celebration
Farmers, food producers and vendors squeeze in under a big white tent, doling out delicious samples, prize giveaways, face painting and kids activities. Pete Sutherland, Oliver Scanlon and Rose Diamond serve up old-time fiddle and banjo tunes. Sunday, October 7, 12–4PM at City Market in Burlington. Free.
NEFCU Giant Pumpkin Regatta & Festival
Rowers of humongous, hollowed-out gourds engage in a jack-o'-lantern speed competition on Lake Champlain. A "craft patch" and pie-eating contests round out the affair. Proceeds benefit the PILOT youth leadership program. Races begin at noon. Sunday, October 7, 10AM–3PM at Waterfront Park in Burlington. Free.
French Conversation Group: Dimanches
Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual, drop-in chat. Sunday, October 7, 4–5:30PM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.
Women's Pickup Soccer
Ladies of all abilities break a sweat while passing around the spherical polyhedron. Sunday, October 7, 6–8PM at Miller Community and Recreation Center in Burlington. $3; for women ages 18 and up.
'Boom'
With a comet on a collision course toward Earth, a scientist locks himself and his date in a fallout shelter to save the human species in this existential comedy from Vermont Stage Company. Sunday, October 7, 2PM at FlynnSpace in Burlington. $24.30-32.50.
'How I Learned to Drive'
Presented by the UVM Department of Theatre, Paula Vogel's memory play is a funny and harrowing look at one young woman's path to adulthood. Sunday, October 7, 2PM at Royall Tyler Theatre, UVM in Burlington. $7-18.
'Kimberly Akimbo'
Richard Waterhouse and 2nd Act Productions present David Lindsay-Abaire's dark comedy about a 16-year-old girl who, suffering from progeria, ages about four times faster than she should. Sunday, October 7, 7:30PM at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in Burlington. $15.
'The Odd Couple (Female Version)'
Girls Nite Out Productions presents Neil Simon's beloved comedy, revised for a female cast. Sunday, October 7: 2PM, 6:30PM at Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $18-20.
Abigail Gehring
As part of Eat Local Week, the extremely competent author of The Ultimate Self- Sufficiency Handbook: A Complete Guide to Baking, Crafts, Gardening, Preserving Your Harvest, Raising Animals and More makes yogurt cheese at a book signing and demo. Sunday, October 7, 2PM at Phoenix Books Burlington in Burlington. Free.
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Events listing source: SevenDaysVT
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