Events in Burlington, Vermont – February 14th – 16th

There is much to do in Burlington, VT. Below is a sample of the some of the events happening in Burlington this weekend...

Friday, February 14th, 2014

Cindy Pierce "Comfort in the Stumble"

"Comfort in the Stumble" pairs the performer's comedic timing with her gift for storytelling. For adults only; contains graphic sexual language. Feb. 14-15, 8 p.m. at Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $25; preregister: http://cindy-pierce.com/tickets

Valentine’s Drop In Wheel Class

Bring your valentine to a special adult wheel drop-in at the BCA Center’s clay studio for a unique and affordable date. Students will learn the basics of preparing and centering the clay as well as making cups, mugs and bowls. Admission includes one fired and glazed piece per participant. Additional fired and glazed pieces are $5 each. No registration necessary, space is limited, first come first serve. The BCA Print and Clay Studio, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. $12 non-member, $11 BCA members. Couples discount $20 per couple / $18 BCA member couples.

Queen City Tango Practilonga

Dancers kick off the weekend with improvisation, community and laughter. No partner necessary, but clean, smooth-soled shoes required. Beginners lesson, 7-7:45 p.m.; informal dancing, 7:30-10 p.m. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. North End Studio B in Burlington. $7.

Music with Robert

Music lovers of all ages join sing-alongs with Robert Resnik. Daycare programs welcome with one caregiver for every two children. Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Continues through Feb. 21 at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free; groups must preregister.

Queen City Contra Dance

Uncle Farmer doles out live tunes while Susan Petrick calls the steps. Beginners session, 7:45 p.m. All dances taught and no partner or experience necessary. Bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Dance, 8-11 p.m. Fri., Feb. 14, 8 p.m. at Edmunds School Gymnasium in Burlington. $8; free for kids under 12. www.queencitycontras.org

Laughter Club

Breathe, clap, chant and ... giggle! Participants decrease stress with this playful practice. Bring personal water. Fri., Feb. 14, 12-1 p.m. at The Wellness Co-op in Burlington. Free

Friday Night Film Series

Presented through the eyes of Franklin County residents and pediatrician Fred Holmes, Bess O'Brien's documentary The Hungry Heart illuminates prescription-drug addiction and recovery. A discussion follows. Fri., Feb. 14, 7 p.m. at First Unitarian Universalist Society in Burlington. Free.

My Erotic Valentine's Day

The Renegade Writers' Collective gets racy, raunchy and romantic with poetry and fiction readings. A gourmet meal and dancing complete the evening. Fri., Feb. 14, 7 p.m. at ArtsRiot Gallery in Burlington. $10; preregister http://artsriot.com/events/event/erotic-valentines/

ACAPPELUVZA!

A cappella singers from Maple Jam, Root7, Calloway Taxi and Trillium lift their voices in an evening of powerful harmonies. Fri., Feb. 14, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at North End Studios in Burlington. $10; BYOB. Tickets: http://maplejam.ticketleap.com/acappeluvza/

Gryphon Trio

Vocalist Patricia O'Callaghan accompanies the classical piano trio in "Broken Hearts and Madmen." Pre-performance lecture, 6:30 p.m; concert, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. at UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus in Burlington. $15-30.

'Other Desert Cities'

A memoirist's new book reveals devastating family secrets in Jon Robin Baitz's acclaimed drama, presented by the Vermont Stage Company. Feb. 12-15, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 16, 2 p.m. at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $28.80-37.50.

'Vagina Monologues'

Champlain Theatre stages Eve Ensler's episodic play about the female experience of love, sex, rape and more. Proceeds benefit Hope Works and the V-Day Campaign. Pre-performance poetry reading, 7 p.m.; show, 8 p.m. Fri., Feb. 14, 8 p.m. at Champlain College in Burlington. $5-10.


Saturday, February 15th, 2014

DJ Yoga

Improvisational beats by DJ tonybonez set the tone for an invigorating practice focused on personal expression and letting go. Sat., Feb. 15, 4-5 p.m. and Sat., March 22, 4-5 p.m. at Jenke Arts in Burlington. Donations.

ECHO Story Explorers: Owling

Whoo hunts at night? Little ones take flight and learn about these nocturnal predators. Sat., Feb. 15, 10:30-11 a.m. at ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain in Burlington. Free with admission, $9.50-12.50

ECHO's ChampFest

Families celebrate Lake Champlain's beloved monster at this weeklong event featuring a "Believer or Skeptic" program, themed activities and more. Feb. 15-March 2, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 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. Sat., Feb. 15, 11 a.m. and Sat., Feb. 22, 11 a.m. at Phoenix Books Burlington in Burlington. Free.

R.I.P.P.E.D.

Resistance, intervals, power, plyometrics, endurance and diet define this high-intensity physical-fitness program. Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. Continues through May 31 at North End Studio A in Burlington. $10.

Mental Illness Workshop

The Howard Center will be offering a free workshop to learn more about major mental illnesses, recovery and local resources. This workshop is appropriate for all community members who want to learn more about these topics. Advanced registration required. Howard Center, Burlington, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 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. Every other Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Continues through March 29 at Memorial Auditorium in Burlington. Free

3D Printing, Designing & Scanning With Blu-Bin

Instruction in basic programs teaches attendees how to build digital models of their ideas. Saturdays, 12-1:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 27 at Blu-Bin in Burlington. Free; preregister: http://www.meetup.com/Blu-Bin-Events-Burlington-VT/

NOFA-VT Winter Conference

More than 70 workshops, discussions and "FarmsTED" talks — including keynoter Michael Rozyne of Equal Exchange — address the theme "Growing Outside the Box." Feb. 15-17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Davis Center, UVM in Burlington. $65-100. Tickets: http://www.nofavt.org/annual-events/winter-conference/register

'Other Desert Cities'

A memoirist's new book reveals devastating family secrets in Jon Robin Baitz's acclaimed drama, presented by the Vermont Stage Company. Feb. 12-15, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 16, 2 p.m. at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $28.80-37.50.

Cindy Pierce "Comfort in the Stumble"

"Comfort in the Stumble" pairs the performer's comedic timing with her gift for storytelling. For adults only; contains graphic sexual language. Feb. 14-15, 8 p.m. at Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $25; preregister: http://cindy-pierce.com/tickets

Kronos Quartet

The internationally acclaimed foursome lives up to its reputation of diverse programming with a performance of George Crumb's Black Angels. Sat., Feb. 15, 8 p.m. at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $15-50.

Me2/Strings: 'Music From the Holocaust'

Ronald Braunstein conducts a program of works by Antonín Dvořák, Robert Stern and others, featuring soprano Wendy Hoffman. Pre-performance lecture, 7 p.m.; concert, 8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 15, 8 p.m. at UVM Recital Hall, Redstone Campus in Burlington. $15-25

Recycled Sweater Mittens

Abby Still helps participants transform worn-out wool into fashionable hand warmers. Sat., Feb. 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Davis Studio Gallery in Burlington. $24.


Sunday, February 16th, 2014

Wintervale

Join the Winooski Valley Parks District and the Burlington Intervale for a day of winter outdoor family fun. Enjoy free cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals, demos, music, kids activities, games, food for purchase and more. Burlington Intervale, Burlington, 10 a.m.-2p.m. Free. More info: www.facebook.com/events/1415849511995151

NOFA-VT Winter Conference

More than 70 workshops, discussions and "FarmsTED" talks — including keynoter Michael Rozyne of Equal Exchange — address the theme "Growing Outside the Box." Feb. 15-17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Davis Center, UVM in Burlington. $65-100. Tickets: http://www.nofavt.org/annual-events/winter-conference/register

Integrated Arts Academy Community Arts Day & Silent Auction

Workshops in visual arts, theater, drumming and hip-hop entertain kiddos in grades 1 through 5 while their parents bid on more than 200 items. Sun., Feb. 16, 2-4 p.m. at Integrated Arts Academy, H.O. Wheeler Elementary School in Burlington. Free; first come, first served for workshops

Rogue Yoga: Phish Yoga & Kirtan

A blend of yoga styles set to tunes from the famed jam band benefits the Mockingbird Foundation and Street Yoga. Sun., Feb. 16, 3-5 p.m. at ArtsRiot in Burlington. $20. Tickets: http://artsriot.bigcartel.com/product/rogue-yoga

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. Sun., Feb. 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Ohavi Zedek Synagogue in Burlington. $2; free first session.

French Conversation Group: Dimanches

Parlez-vous français? Speakers practice the tongue at a casual, drop-in chat. Local History Room. Sundays, 4-5:30 p.m. Continues through May 25 at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.

Vermont’s Forests: Connecting People, Place and Time

Michael Snyder, Vermont's Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation considers the role of trees in the state's working landscape. Room 102. Sun., Feb. 16, 4 p.m. at Aiken Center, UVM in Burlington. Free

From Rebellion to Revolution: The Case of Vermont

The Ethan Allen Homestead museum director Daniel O’Neil explores the motivations behind many of the players in Vermont’s Revolutionary Struggle and how they changed from rebels to revolutionaries. Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, 2 p.m. Free.

Saloma Miller-Furlong

The nationally recognized author reconciles her past and present in "Bonnet Strings: An Amish Woman's Ties to Two Worlds," a memoir that details leaving behind an Amish community in Ohio and boarding a night train for Vermont, where she knew no one. Book sales and signing will follow the event. Main Reading Room. Sun., Feb. 16, 2 p.m. at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Free.

Women's Pickup Soccer

Quick-footed ladies of varying skill levels break a sweat while stringing together passes and making runs for the goal. Sundays, 6-8 p.m. Continues through April 27 at Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center in Burlington. $3; for women ages 18 and up.

Foreigner

SOLD OUT. The multiplatinum rockers behinds hits such as "Feels Like the First Time" deliver an unforgettable show. Sun., Feb. 16, 8 p.m. at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $49.25-86.75

Pete Seeger Tribute Concert & Community Sing

Singer, musician and storyteller Rik Palieri kicks off the Folk Coffeehouse Series with a celebration of the folk troubadour's life and legacy. Sun., Feb. 16, 7-10 p.m. at North End Studio A in Burlington. Free; preregister: http://northendstudios.org/Events.html

'Other Desert Cities'

A memoirist's new book reveals devastating family secrets in Jon Robin Baitz's acclaimed drama, presented by the Vermont Stage Company. Feb. 12-15, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 16, 2 p.m. at Flynn MainStage in Burlington. $28.80-37.50.

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Events listing source: SevenDaysVT, and Colchester Sun