Friday, May 10, 2013
Queen City Tango Milonga
No partner is required for welcoming the weekend in the Argentine tradition. Wear clean, soft-soled shoes. Introductory session, 7-7:45 p.m.; dance, 7:45-10 p.m. Friday, May 10, 7–10PM at North End Studios in Burlington. $7.
Forza: The Samurai Sword Workout
Using controlled movements to perform basic strikes with wooden replicas of the weapon, students sculpt lean muscles and focus their minds. Friday, May 10, 9–10AM at North End Studio A in Burlington. $10.
Sing & Dance With Constancia
Niños up to age 6 learn songs, stories and games in Spanish and English with native Argentinian Constancia Gómez. Friday, May 10, 10:30AM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.
Bird Walks
Lake Champlain Committee staff scientist Mike Winslow leads a lakeside stroll to identify feathered flyers by sight and sound. Friday, May 10, 8–8:30AM at Oakledge Park in Burlington. Free.
PechaKucha Night, Vol. 10
Artists, businesspeople and community members share ideas through rapid-fire slide-show presentations. Each presenter shares 20 slides with each slide appearing on screen for 20 seconds. Friday, May 10, 6PM at Fleming Museum, UVM in Burlington. $5. Contact: 656-8582 or cdissing@uvm.edu
'Good People'
Tara Lee Downs directs this Vermont Stage Company production of David Lindsay Abaire's Tony Award-winning play about high-school sweethearts who reunite 30 years later under less-than-ideal circumstances. Friday, May 10, 7:30PM at FlynnSpace in Burlington. $24.30-32.50.
'Gruesome Playground Injuries'
In their production of Rajiv Joseph's acclaimed play, Jordan Gullikson and Chris Caswell present nonlinear vignettes about a 30-year friendship defined by physical and emotional scars. Friday, May 10, 8PM at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in Burlington. $15-20.
Spielpalast Cabaret
Satire meets saucy cigar girls, who channel vintage burlesque in an evening of vaudeville backed by a rowdy house orchestra. Special "scandalous shows," May 12, 8 p.m., May 18, 11 p.m. and May 25, 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, 8PM at Burlington City Hall Auditorium in Burlington. $25-28; for mature audiences only; cocktail hours precede performances.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Plant Sale
An array of perennial flowers, edibles and vegetable starts delights green thumbs, who can receive design tips from master gardeners Ellen Ecker Ogden and Charlie Nardozzi. Proceeds benefit neighborhood plots, and outreach and education programs. Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; consultations, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 10AM–3PM at Integrated Arts Academy, H.O. Wheeler Elementary School in Burlington. Free to attend; consultations by donation
Craft Fair
Folks peruse eye-catching handmade wares, plants, baked goods and more. Proceeds benefit community youth programs. Saturday, May 11, 10AM–3PM at First United Methodist Church in Burlington. Free.
World Fair Trade Day Celebration
Live drumming from Jeh Kulu enlivens workshops, crafts and children's activities that honor socially conscious consumerism. Saturday, May 11, 11AM–1PM at Burlington City Hall Park in Burlington. Free.
Burlington Farmers Market
More than 90 stands overflow with seasonal produce, flowers, artisan wares and prepared foods. Saturday, May 11, 8:30AM–2PM at Burlington City Hall Park in Burlington. Free.
Fit Camp
Folks get a weekend workout with a run and circuit training. Meet at the skate park. Saturday, May 11, 10AM at Burlington Waterfront in Burlington. Free.
R.I.P.P.E.D.
Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensity physical-fitness program. Saturday, May 11, 9–10AM at North End Studio B in Burlington. $10.
Saturday Story Time
Families celebrate the written word as imaginative tales are read aloud. Saturday, May 11, 11AM at Phoenix Books Burlington in Burlington. Free.
Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Herbalist and registered dietitian Melanie Putz Brotz leads an exploration for edible and medicinal plants. Meet by the Rena Caulkins trail entrance. Saturday, May 11, 10–11:30AM at Intervale Center in Burlington. $5-10; preregister at citymarket.coop.
Introduction to Digital Video Editing
Final Cut Pro users learn basic concepts of the editing software. Saturday, May 11, 11AM–1PM at VCAM Studio in Burlington. Free; preregister.
Burlington Children's Space Fun Run
Little ones and their famlies get moving to raise funds for community programming to connect children with nature. Registration, 9:30 a.m.; kids 1K run, 10 a.m.; 5K, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 10AM at Intervale Center in Burlington. $5-10; $20 per family; preregister.
'The Witches'
Under the direction of Kevin Christopher, the Saints & Poets Production Company presents a multimedia stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic tale about sinister witches who live among us. Saturday, May 11: 2PM, 7PM at Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $15-20; for children ages 8 and up.
'Good People'
Tara Lee Downs directs this Vermont Stage Company production of David Lindsay Abaire's Tony Award-winning play about high-school sweethearts who reunite 30 years later under less-than-ideal circumstances. Saturday, May 11: 2PM, 7:30PM at FlynnSpace in Burlington. $24.30-32.50.
'Gruesome Playground Injuries'
In their production of Rajiv Joseph's acclaimed play, Jordan Gullikson and Chris Caswell present nonlinear vignettes about a 30-year friendship defined by physical and emotional scars. Saturday, May 11: 2PM, 8PM at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in Burlington. $15-20.
Spielpalast Cabaret
Satire meets saucy cigar girls, who channel vintage burlesque in an evening of vaudeville backed by a rowdy house orchestra. Special "scandalous shows," May 12, 8 p.m., May 18, 11 p.m. and May 25, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 8PM at Burlington City Hall Auditorium in Burlington. $25-28; for mature audiences only; cocktail hours precede performances.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Balkan Folk Dancing
Larry Gordon and Louise Brill organize people into lines and circles set to complex rhythms. No partner necessary. Sunday, May 12, 3–6PM at Burlington Dances, Chace Mill in Burlington. $6 suggested donation.
Live Mural Painting, Open-Air Market & Food Drive
Vendors kick off the first outdoor flea market of the season with Jerome Foster and Haley Bishop, who create an 8-by-12-foot work of art on the historic building. Sunday, May 12, 12–4PM at Vintage Inspired in Burlington. Free to attend; nonperishable donations accepted.
Global Roots Film Series
In Deepak Rauniyar's drama Highway, five different stories become intertwined during an ill-fated bus ride to Kathmandu, Nepal. Nepalese with English subtitles. Sunday, May 12, 5PM at North End Studios in Burlington. Free.
French Conversation Group: Dimanches
Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual, drop-in chat. Sunday, May 12, 4–5:30PM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.
Nurses Trail Bike Ride
Participants pedal past notable locations where nurses have contributed to the well-being of the community for more than 100 years. Sunday, May 12, 11AM–12PM at Various locations in Burlington. Free; preregister.
Women's Pickup Soccer
Quick-footed ladies of varying skill levels break a sweat while stringing together passes and making runs for the goal. Rain location, Miller Community and Recreation Center. Sunday, May 12, 6–8PM at Starr Farm Athletic Field in Burlington. $3; for women ages 18 and up.
'The Witches'
Under the direction of Kevin Christopher, the Saints & Poets Production Company presents a multimedia stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic tale about sinister witches who live among us. Sunday, May 12, 2PM at Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $15-20; for children ages 8 and up.
'Good People'
Tara Lee Downs directs this Vermont Stage Company production of David Lindsay Abaire's Tony Award-winning play about high-school sweethearts who reunite 30 years later under less-than-ideal circumstances. Sunday, May 12, 2PM at FlynnSpace in Burlington. $24.30-32.50.
Spielpalast Cabaret
Satire meets saucy cigar girls, who channel vintage burlesque in an evening of vaudeville backed by a rowdy house orchestra. Special "scandalous shows," May 12, 8 p.m., May 18, 11 p.m. and May 25, 8 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 8PM at Burlington City Hall Auditorium in Burlington. $25-28; for mature audiences only; cocktail hours precede performances.
“The Ceremonial Mr. Handel” with the Oriana Singers Concert
“The Ceremonial Mr. Handel” with the Oriana Singers. Includes Zadok the Priest and others. Admission: $25 adults, $10 students. St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2 Cherry Street, Burlington, 4 p.m. Contact: 864-0471.
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Events listing source: SevenDaysVT, and Colchester Sun
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