Friday, January 31st, 2014
Operation WARMTH Comedy Tour
Vermont's top comedians elicit big laughs at this benefit for the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity's WARMTH project. Friday, January 31, 8–9:30PM at North End Studio A in Burlington. $15-20; preregister: http://vermontcomedyclub.com/calendar/?category=WARMTHQueen City Tango Practilonga
Dancers kick off the weekend with improvisation, community and laughter. No partner necessary, but clean, smooth-soled shoes required. Beginner lesson, 7-7:45 p.m.; informal dancing, 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, January 31, 7–10PM at North End Studio B in Burlington. $7Chinese New Year Celebration & 'Chart Your Future' Workshop
Folks ring in the Year of the Horse, then analyze their birth charts with a local Chinese astrology practitioner. Friday, January 31, 5:30–8PM at The Wellness Collective in Burlington. $17; preregister: https://www.facebook.com/events/210399042482402/Friday Night Film Series
Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbush's documentary A Place at the Table examines poverty and hunger in America through specific children and their families. A discussion with Hunger Free Vermont follows. Friday, January 31, 7PM at First Unitarian Universalist Society in Burlington. Free.All Aboard Board Game Night
Players of all ages put their skills to the test with traditional American and European games. Adult accompaniment required for children. Friday, January 31, 6–8PM at Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center in Burlington. Free to attend; $1-2 for food and drink.Homework Help
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Science students assist first through eighth graders with reading, math and science assignments. Friday, January 31, 3–6PM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.'Other Desert Cities'
Vermont Stage Company presents Jon Robin Baitz's acclaimed drama about a memoirist whose book reveals devastating family secrets. Friday, January 31, 7:30PM at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $28.80-37.50'Urinetown, the Musical'
Lake Champlain Waldorf High School seniors interpret the dystopian Tony Award-winning satire that tackles everything from capitalism to Broadway shows. Friday, January 31, 7PM at Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. DonationsCreative Writing Workshop
Original work by group members inspires spirited conversation. Friday, January 31, 10:30AM at Burlington Writers Workshop Headquarters in Burlington. Free; preregister at http://www.meetup.com/The-Burlington-Writers-Workshop/events/157254912/Saturday, February 1st, 2014
Symphony Ball
Attendees in black-tie attire celebrate the Vermont Symphony Orchestra with a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by dinner and dancing. Saturday, February 1, 6–11:59PM at Grand Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, UVM in Burlington. $175-325; preregister http://www.vso.org/eventview.php?id=58'Kids VT' Camp & School Fair
Dreaming about summer? Representatives from dozens of camps and schools share information about exciting programs to look forward to. Saturday, February 1, 10AM–2PM at Hilton Hotel in Burlington. Free.Burlington Winter Farmers Market
Farmers, artisans and producers offer fresh and prepared foods, crafts and more in a bustling indoor marketplace with live music, lunch seating and face painting. Saturday, February 1, 10AM–2PM at Memorial Auditorium in Burlington. Free.Farmer's Dinner
Localvores please their palates at a four-course meal featuring presentations by Maple Wind Farm, Starbird Fish and Pete's Greens. Saturday, February 1, 6:30–9PM at Juniper at Hotel Vermont in Burlington. $55; $90 includes beverage pairings; preregister http://hotelvt.com/events/farmer-s-dinner3D Printing, Designing & Scanning With Blu-Bin
Instruction in basic programs teaches attendees how to build digital models of their ideas. Saturday, Febuary 1st, 12-1:30PM at Blu-Bin in Burlington. Free; preregister: http://www.meetup.com/Blu-Bin-Events-Burlington-VT/R.I.P.P.E.D.
Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensity physical-fitness program. Saturday, February 1, 9–10AM at North End Studio A in Burlington. $10Yoga for Survivors of Sexual Violence
H.O.P.E. Works presents a confidential, trauma-informed program focused on healing and resiliency. Saturday, February 1, 1:30PM at Laughing River Yoga in Burlington. Free.Story Explorers: Winter Bears
How do these predators snooze through the snow and cold? Little ones learn the answers with a themed tale. Saturday, February 1, 10:30–11AM at ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington. Free with admission, $9.50-12.50.Saturday Story Time
Youngsters and their caregivers gather for entertaining tales. Saturday, February 1, 11AM at Phoenix Books Burlington in Burlington. FreeLesbian Potluck
Ladies share a meal, then celebrate feminist activism of the 1960s and ’70s with a screening of Myriam Fougère's documentary Lesbiana: A Parallel Revolution. Potluck, 6 p.m.; film, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 6PM at First Unitarian Universalist Society in Burlington. Free; bring a dish to share.Introduction to Microsoft Windows
Folks looking to become more tech savvy improve their computer skills with an overview of relevant software. Saturday, February 1, 10:30AM–12PM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. $3 suggested donation; preregister http://www.fletcherfree.org/contact.html'Other Desert Cities'
Vermont Stage Company presents Jon Robin Baitz's acclaimed drama about a memoirist whose book reveals devastating family secrets. Saturday, February 1: 2PM, 7:30PM at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $28.80-37.50'Urinetown, the Musical'
Lake Champlain Waldorf High School seniors interpret the dystopian Tony Award-winning satire that tackles everything from capitalism to Broadway shows. Saturday, February 1: 2PM, 7PM at Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. Donations.The Poetry Experience
Creative prompts inspire writers to put pen to paper, after which they share stanzas in a supportive environment. Saturday, February 1, 1–3PM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.Vermont Science Fiction Writers Series
Locals authors excerpt selected works of sci-fi, fantasy and horror. Saturday, February 1, 3–5PM at Phoenix Books Burlington in Burlington. Free.Sunday, February 2nd 2014
Spark Arts Open Improv Jam
Sunday, February 2, 7PM at Skinny Pancake in Burlington. $3.Balkan Folk Dancing
Louise Brill and friends organize people into lines and circles set to complex rhythms. No partner necessary. Sunday, February 2, 3–6PM at North End Studio B in Burlington. $6 suggested donation.Israeli Folk Dancing
All ages and skill levels convene for circle and line dances, which are taught, reviewed and prompted. No partner necessary, but clean, soft-soled shoes are required. Sunday, February 2, 7:30–9:30PM at Ohavi Zedek Synagogue in Burlington. $2; free first session.Soul Purpose Development: Light Body Meditation
Cynthia Warwick Seiler helps attendees access their higher selves in a focused practice. Sunday, February 2, 11AM–12PM at Rainbow Institute in Burlington. $15 suggested donation.French Conversation Group: Dimanches
Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual, drop-in chat. Local History Room. Sunday, February 2, 4–5:30PM at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.'Leave No Trace' Awareness Workshop
Instruction in outdoor ethics provides insight into the concept of treading lightly on the land. Sunday, February 2, 10:30AM–12:30PM at Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington. Free; To preregister contact Ashley at americorps@wvpd.org or 863-5744.Women's Pickup Soccer
Quick-footed ladies of varying skill levels break a sweat while stringing together passes and making runs for the goal. Sunday, February 2, 6–8PM at Miller Community and Recreation Center in Burlington. $3; for women ages 18 and up.'Other Desert Cities'
Vermont Stage Company presents Jon Robin Baitz's acclaimed drama about a memoirist whose book reveals devastating family secrets. Sunday, February 2, 2PM at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $28.80-37.50.---------------------
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