Past Events from June 15 – August 2 – Page 2 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

Annual Music & Comedy Showcase in Tunbridge

Tunbridge Town Hall 279 Route 110, Tunbridge, VT, United States

The Tunbridge Civic Club presents the 69th Annual Music & Comedy Showcase, featuring a night of fun-filled entertainment for the whole family. Admission: Adults $10; seniors $8; 12 and under $5.

Astronomy Day at Montshire Museum in Norwich

Montshire Museum of Science 1 Montshire Road, Norwicb, VT, United States

Astronomy Day at Montshire Museum is an annual celebration of all things celestial.  Take part in astronomical arts and crafts and hands-on space demonstrations. Enjoy lightning talks featuring graduate students from the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Dartmouth College. There will be opportunities throughout...

Eat, Drum, Dance! A Celebration of Ghana’s Independence Day in Barre

Barre UU Church 10 Church Street, Barre, VT, United States

Shidaa Projects Inc. brings West African drumming and dance to Barre.  This festive, family- friendly evening will include an authentic African meal, a drumming and dance performance, dance party and some historic knowledge of how Ghana celebrates its independence. World renowned dancer and choreographer Samuel "Maama"...

Farmers’ Night Concert Series: Vermont Youth Orchestra

Vermont State House 115 State Street, Montpelier, VT, United States

The Vermont Youth Orchestra String Squad and the newly formed VYO Winds, Brass, and Percussion Ensemble will perform pieces by Debussy, Sousa, and William Grant Still.  Mark Alpizar will conduct. Mariachi music, themes from popular movie franchises, and iconic music from video games will be...

MUD Season Exhibit Opening Reception in Pomfret

Artistree Community Arts Center 2095 Pomfret Road, South Pomfret, VT, United States

The annual MUD (season) exhibit in Pomfret features over 60 local artists inspired by the melting snow, the running sap, the returning birds, the awakening bears, the longer days, the rutted roads, beautiful light.

Soaring: An Evening of Circus and Song in Putney

Next Stage Arts Project 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, VT, United States

Experience an unforgettable evening of circus and song with soprano-aerialist Elizabeth Wohl, pianist Ivan Tan, and special guests. This unique performance will feature music by Mozart, Gounod, Bizet, and Vermont composer Gwyneth Walker accompanied by original aerial choreography. Tickets: $15

Opening of New Exhibits in Brattleboro

Brattleboro Museum & Art Center 10 Vernon Street, Brattleboro, VT, United States

Celebrate the opening of new exhibits at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. Free admission. Meet the artists and curators and enjoy complimentary finger foods by Taza Bread (a new business launched by Afghan refugee Shaima Hussainzada Aslami), a cash bar by Stone Church, music by...

Masquerade Jazz & Funk Winter Music Carnival in Barnard

Barnard Town Hall 115 North Road, Barnard, VT, United States

The Masquerade Jazz & Funk Winter Music Carnival in Barnard features four hours of music, including jazz, swing, plus an African dance party. This family-friendly event includes an expansive taco bar, non-alcoholic drinks, a mask-decorating table, and a photo booth. This Year's Line Up: 6...

Ripton Community Coffee House: Phil Henry

Ripton Community Coffee House 1283 Vermont Route 125, Ripton, VT, United States

See singer-songwriter Phil Henry perform at the Ripton Community Coffee House. Phil’s work is garnering attention- In 2022, he was voted one of Falcon Ridge Folk Festival’s “Most Wanted” emerging artists and was asked to perform at the 2023 festival. His new album, MacGuffin, is...

Play Every Town in Franklin

Franklin United Church, 5414 Main Street, Franklin, VT, United States

Composer-pianist David Feurzeig has embarked on Play Every Town: 252—free concerts in each of Vermont’s 252 towns to combat climate change through the power of community and music. With this project, he will become the first musician to perform in every Vermont municipality. The Franklin concert features pianist...

Bal Folk Dance in Guilford

Broad Brook Community Center 3940 Guilford Center Road, Guilford, VT, United States

Join Eloise & Co. for a French bal folk dance party at the Broad Brook Community Center in Guilford. French traditional dancing (with other European influences as well) Live music by Eloise & Co. Becky Tracy: fiddle Rachel Bell: accordion All dances will be taught....

Star Radio Hour in Sharon

Seven Stars Arts Center, Inc. 5126 VT RT 14

The Star Radio Hour’s theme this spring is "River of Dreams," featuring songs, stories and skits. It's the Upper Valley’s own "Vermont Home Companion" with you in the audience and a live performance broadcasted live on Royalton Community Radio, 96.5 FM. The program includes local...