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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3

  • Great Decisions Lecture: “Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy” in Middlebury. Wednesday, June 3, 2:30 p.m., EastView at Middlebury. Presented by Middlebury College Associate Professor Obie Porteous. The talk will be offered in-person and via Zoom. Call 802-989-7501 for Zoom link.
  • Summer live music: Albany Sound in Bristol. Wednesday, June 3, 6-8 p.m., Tillerman, 1868 Route 116 Road, Bristol. Enjoy live music and tacos, creative cocktails and mocktails, snacks and paletas. You are welcome to bring your own blankets & chairs for the lawn. we also set up some tables and chairs. thetillermanvt.com/live-music.
  • Author talk: “The Memoirs of Isaac Kendall” in Shoreham. Wednesday, June 3, 6:30 p.m., Stone School House on Route 22A. Paul Andriscin talks about his historical fiction novel that follows a Continental Army soldier from 1776 to the Battles of Saratoga, exploring the hardships of 18th-century soldiering. Business meeting prior to the presentation. Refreshments served after the talk.

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 4

  • Noontime organ recital in Middlebury. Thursday, June 4, 12:15 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 Main St. Organ Scholar Madison Thompson of Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal, and McGill University presents a recital on the church’s 150-year-old pipe organ. Works by Bach, Sweelinck, Vierne, Whiting and Florence Price. Free.

  • Artist’s reception with Zarrah Shethar in Salisbury. Thursday, June 4, 4 p.m., Salisbury Free Public Library 853 Maple St. See Zarrah Shethar’s vibrant and whimsical paintings and drawings. Primarily working in gouache, she likes to add ink, acrylic paint and colored pencils in her work.

  • Tech help night in Salisbury. Thursday, June 4, 6 p.m. Salisbury Free Public Library 853 Maple St. Have an issue with your phone or laptop? Bring your device and your questions to the library the first Thursday of the month. Our new tech guru, Dino Jandric, will be on hand to field questions about PCs and Android devices, while Alissa will help you with Apple products.

  • Informational Meeting about the BESS Energy Storage Project in Vergennes. Wednesday, June 3, 6-8 p.m., Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main St. Meeting includes an introduction to Lightshift Energy, overviews of the proposed project, Energy Storage Industry and the Vermont permitting process, followed by a Q & A Session. Presented by the City of Vergennes. For more information or questions please contact Ron Redmond, [email protected] or 802-238-5598.

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 5

  • Live Music from The Morning Dudes in Middlebury. Friday, June 5, 4-7 p.m., The Ralph Myhre Golf Course, 317 Golf Course Rd. (Patio at the Tavern on the Tee). A special Reunion Weekend show with acoustic duo The Morning Dudes. Songs from the repertoire of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead, blending folk, blues, country, bluegrass and improvisational rock. Free.

  • Freshie Fridays concert: Remember Baker in Bristol. Friday, June 5, 5-8 p.m., BCC Botanicals, 140 North Street. An evening of good food, live music, and joyful gathering around the greenhouses. Remember Baker plays a blend of bluegrass, old time, and New Orleans jazz. For more info visit bristolcollaborativecampus.com.

  • Gallery Talk: Luciana Frigerio in Middlebury. Friday, June 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Henry Sheldon Museum 1 Park St. Join contemporary artist Luciana Frigerio and curator Kelly Hickey for a special talk. Step into magically crafted worlds of paper theater nestled in vintage clocks and watch housings, where each piece reveals stories of time, imagination, and possibility. For more info visit henrysheldonmuseum.org.

  • Five Fridays Concert: Dwight + Nicole Band in Middlebury. Friday, June 5, 5:30-7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Merchants Row Maloney Plaza, 68 South Pleasant Street. Dwight Ritcher and Nicole Nelson bring a genre-defying sound rooted in blues, R&B, soul, roots rock, alternative and Americana. The series features local and internationally celebrated performers as part of Middlebury’s First Friday downtown festivities, with food and bar offerings available. For more info visit townhalltheater.org.

  • Friday night music in New Haven. Friday, June 5, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard,142 River Rd. Enjoy live music by The Grift, food from La Chapina and Vermont wines. Bring a blanket and relax at the vineyard. Free.

  • Contra dance in Middlebury. Friday, June 5, 7 p.m., Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Court. (Park at MUHS). Join the fun, get some exercise and meet your neighbors at this non-gendered contra dance. Richard Hopkins will teach and call dances for people of all ages. Enjoy lively music by Northern Sugar. Experienced dancers and first-timers welcome. Free.

  • “La Traviata” by Opera Company of Middlebury in Middlebury. Friday, June 5, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Merchants Row. A full production of Verdi’s “La Traviata,” reimagined in the roaring ‘20s. Pre-show talk with Maestro Filippo Ciabatti at 6:30 p.m. For more info visit townhalltheater.org.

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 6

  • Neighbors Coffee Hour in New Haven. Saturday, June 6, 9-10 a.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard. Join your New Haven neighbors for coffee and home baked goodies. This monthly event brings together our community for conversation, the sharing of news and events and the simple joy of connecting. The New Haven Neighbors will take a break from hosting the event in July.
  • Book and bake sale in Salisbury. Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m., 647 West Salisbury Rd. The library is hosting our annual book and bake sale to coincide with Jack Beasley’s estate sale. Come check out the books, the furniture and fixtures and don’t forget to pick up some delicious baked goods.

  • Green Mountain Bicycle Club ride in Charlotte. Saturday, June 6, 9:15 a.m., Charlotte Central School. MUP #3 (gravel). 28 miles on low-traffic country dirt roads including Prindle, Rotax, Lewis Creek and Monkton with at least two covered bridges. All riders must wear helmets and obey the rules of the road. Led by Jon Shenton (jon@jonshentoncom) and Brian Howard (bjhowd@gmailcom). Register and find out more visit thegmbc.com.

  • Green Mountain Club: Join the Trail Crew in Hancock. Saturday, June 6. Looking for an opportunity to give back? Come work on the trails for the day. Plan to hike about 5 miles, clear water bars and create drainage structures to keep water off the trail. Contact Ellen Cronan with questions and for more information, 908-595-2926. For more info visit gmcbreadloaf.org.

  • Sheep & Wool Day in Ferrisburgh. Saturday, June 6, noon-3 p.m., Rokeby Museum. Join Rokeby Museum to celebrate Vermont’s wooly heritage! This family-friendly event will feature sheep petting, kids’ crafts, historic demonstrations, treats and more. Free; museum admission not included. Check rokeby.org for details.

  • Kids Cafe at the Marquis Theater in Middlebury: “Hercules”. Saturday, June 6, 12:30 p.m. 65 Main St. A weekly free kids movie in the cafe space.

  • Free Cone Day in New Haven. Saturday, June 6, 1-2:30 p.m., at the New Haven historic depot. New Haven Community Trust and New Haven Neighbors will serve ice cream cones as celebration of summer and the ongoing restoration of our historic train station. There will also be an opportunity to fill out a survey on your ideas for the future use of the building. Free.

  • NER Alumni Reading at Reunion 2026 in Middlebury. Saturday, June 6, 1 p.m., Axinn Center 229, Middlebury College. In celebration of Middlebury’s reunion weekend, New England Review will host a reading for six alumni authors: Susan Fritsch Hunter ‘71, Jeneva Burroughs Stone ‘86, Katherine Ferrier ‘91, Jeffrey T. Price ‘01, Emily K. Lackey ‘06, and Isabelle Stillman ‘16. Free.

  • Crafternoon in Brandon. Saturday, June 6, 1-3 p.m., Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St. A monthly crafting afternoon for all ages. Bring your own project or create something using library supplies. A different craft will be featured each month. Free.

  • Live music and dance in Brandon. Saturday, June 6, 7 – 10 p.m., American Legion Post 55, 550 Franklin St. Music by Holly Ciejko. Bring your friends and enjoy a drink, a dance, a chat or a listen to a full sound mix of country and rock standards and an oldie or two. Open to the public.

  • Green Mountain Club: hike the Trail Around Middlebury in Middlebury. Saturday, June 6. Hike a 6-mile section of the TAM. Section to be determined by leader. Contact Ken Corey at [email protected]. For more info visit gmcbreadloaf.org.

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 7

  • Taste of Summer in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, June 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 41 Middlebrook Rd. Enjoy food from El Gato Cantina and Aba’s Kitchen & Catering, sweet treats, more than 30 vendors and exhibitors, live music, local history exhibits and family-friendly activities at this annual community event. Meet local first responders, browse antiques and handmade goods, and take part in an old-time jam session. Proceeds support the Friends of the Union Meeting Hall and its year-round cultural programming.

  • “La Traviata” by Opera Company of Middlebury in Middlebury. Sunday, June 7, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Merchants Row. A full production of Verdi’s “La Traviata,” reimagined in the roaring ‘20s. Pre-show talk with Dr. Danielle Simon at 1 p.m. For more info visit townhalltheater.org.

  • Sunday Sessions: Deep Think live in Middlebury. Sunday, June 7, 4-7 p.m., The Ralph Myhre Golf Course, 317 Golf Course Rd. (Patio at the Tavern on the Tee). Deep Think is a dynamic instrumental neo-jazz trio based in Middlebury. Their sound is the product of diverse musical roots and shared curiosity, blending genres to create something distinctly their own. Free.

 

MONDAY, JUNE 8

  • Great Decisions Lecture: “Islamophobia, the War on Iran, and the Heart’s Mirror” in Middlebury. Monday, June 8, 3 p.m., EastView at Middlebury. Presented by Middlebury College Associate Muslim Chaplain Zahra Moeini Meybodi. The talk will be offered in-person and via Zoom. Call 802-989-7501 for Zoom link.

  • Monday Night Bingo in Middlebury. Monday, June 8, 4:30 p.m., Addison County VFW 7823, 530 Exchange St. $1,000 jackpot. Quickies start at 6 p.m., regular bingo starts at 7 p.m. Kitchen is open from 5-6:30 p.m. Open to the public. Benefits veterans programs.

  • Cribbage night in Bristol. Monday, June 8, 7-8:15 p.m., Masonic Lodge on the corner of Elm and North Streets. The Masons’ semi-monthly Cribbage Night. Now that nicer weather is coming, crowds are improving. We look forward to seeing you.

  • Vergennes City Band rehearsal in Vergennes. Monday, June 8, 7-9 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Instrumentalists of all experience levels are invited to join the Vergennes City Band for community rehearsals. For more information, contact Sue O’Daniel at sodaniel27@gmailcom.

  • Monday Music in East Monkton. Monday, June 8, 7 p.m., East Monkton Church. Sam Kuhns is a born and raised Monktonite who has found a means of processing life in playing music and writing songs. A product of his environment, his music has a folk feel with a sprinkling of bluegrass influence and catalogs many of the more intense moments along his journey to today.

 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10

  • Summer live music: Wild Leek River in Bristol. Wednesday, June 10, 6-8 p.m., Tillerman, 1868 Rt 116 Road, Bristol. Enjoy live music and tacos, creative cocktails and mocktails, snacks, and paletas. You are welcome to bring your own blankets and chairs for the lawn. For more info visit thetillermanvt.com/live-music.

  • Slow Rollers social bike ride in Middlebury. Wednesday, June 10, 6-9 p.m., Meet outside Little Seed Coffee Roasters, 24 Merchants Row. These casually paced community bike rides explore local neighborhoods and the Trail Around Middlebury while bringing people together for fresh air and conversation. More info on Instagram @SlowRollersMiddlebury.

  • Summer live music: Wild Leek River in Bristol. Wednesday, June 10, 6-8 p.m., Tillerman, 1868 Rt 116 Rd. Enjoy live music and tacos, creative cocktails and mocktails, snacks and paletas. You are welcome to bring your own blankets and chairs for the lawn. For more info visit thetillermanvt.com/live-music.

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 11

  • “La Traviata” by Opera Company of Middlebury in Middlebury. Thursday, June 11, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Merchants Row. A full production of Verdi’s “La Traviata,” reimagined in the roaring ‘20s. Pre-show talk with Dr. Danielle Simon at 6:30 p.m. For more info visit townhalltheater.org.

  • Green Mountain Club hike: Charlotte Wildlife Refuge in Charlotte. Thursday, June 11. Easy 2.7-mile hike with gravel and grass paths. Scenic views of farms, the ADK’s, and Lake Champlain to the west and the Green Mts. to the east. Elevation gain of 250 ft. Allow two hours for the outing. Dogs not allowed on this property. Bring bug spray, snacks, and water. Contact Steve Ralph at 802-398-5448 or [email protected] to register. For more info visit gmcbreadloaf.org.

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 12

  • Sparrow Plein Air Festival weekend begins in Middlebury. Friday, June 12, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sparrow Art Supply. Sign up for a choose-your-own-adventure weekend of outdoor art-making with optional demonstrations and on-site guidance each day. Kickoff at The Blue Bar at Swift House Inn from 5:30-7 p.m. for all registered artists. Kids prices and supply bundles available. $45-$80. Registration required: sparrowartsupply.com.

  • Open mic night hosted by 3 Piece Suit in Bristol. Friday, June 12, 5-8 p.m., BCC Botanicals, 140 North Street. 3 Piece Suit is a band of talented high school students playing bluesy rock jams. Kick off the end of the school year and celebrate the talent of this community. For more info visit bristolcollaborativecampus.com.

  • Friday night music in New Haven. Friday, June 12, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard,142 River Rd. Enjoy live music by Brett Hughes & the Honky Tonk Crowd, food from A Taste of Abyssinia and Vermont wines. Bring a blanket and relax at the vineyard. Free.

  • “Babel 46” by Opera Company of Middlebury Young Artist Program in Middlebury. Friday, June 12, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Merchants Row. See the U.S. premiere of Xavier Montsalvatge’s multilingual postwar opera “Babel 46.” Pre-show talk with Alejandro Roca at 6:30 p.m. For more info visit townhalltheater.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

  • Monthly wildlife walk in Middlebury. Saturday, June 13, 7-9 a.m., Meet at the parking area of Otter View Park at the intersection of Weybridge St. and Pulp Mill Bridge Rd. Otter Creek Audubon and the Middlebury Area Land Trust invite community members to help us survey birds and other wildlife at Otter View Park and the Hurd Grassland. Birders of all ages and abilities welcome. For more information, call 802-388-6019.
  • Green Mountain Club hike: Mt. Abe in Lincoln. Saturday, June 13. Hike Mt. Abe from Lincoln Gap. Moderate to strenuous hike of about 5.5 miles round trip with 1,600 feet elevation gain. Panoramic views from the alpine summit. To register, contact Dwight Griesman at [email protected]. For more info visit gmcbreadloaf.org.
  • Craft stash sale in Monkton. Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monkton Friends Methodist Church, 78 Monkton Ridge. Replenish your craft supplies. Sewing machines, knitting machines, fabric, yarns, thread, quilting mats, craft books, ribbon patterns, craft kits for kids, and more items than we can list. Call 802-453-2870 for more information.
  • Addison County Regional Energy & Eco Fair in Vergennes. Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Vergennes City Green. Come have a conversation about energy and nature-based solutions for your home or business. Cohosted by the Vergennes and Weybridge Energy Committees and Addison County Regional Planning Commission. Free. Event contacts: jlarson@acrpcorg or cherylbrinkman3@gmailcom.
  • Addison County Bike Club Family Ride: Moosalamoo Campground in Salisbury. Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m., Meet at Moosalamoo Campground parking lot. Looking for good beginner trails for young riders to learn on? These rides are family-friendly and considerate of kids’ skills and endurance levels. Fun for kindergarten age and older. The ride will go along the campground trail, great for beginners. Cold treats will be available at the end of the ride. Look out for July and August family ride info soon. RSVP required.
  • Cat Cafe at Bixby in Vergennes. Saturday, June 13, 11-1 p.m., Bixby library. Join us for a Cat Cafe with Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society. Meet and play with sweet, adoptable cats while enjoying light refreshments. This event has limited capacity. Email [email protected] to reserve a 20-minute spot.
  • “La Traviata” by Opera Company of Middlebury in Middlebury. Saturday, June 13, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Merchants Row. Final performance of Verdi’s “La Traviata,” reimagined in the roaring ‘20s. Pre-show talk with Douglas Anderson at 1 p.m. For more info visit townhalltheater.org.
  • Takeout chicken and biscuit supper in Vergennes. Saturday, June 13, 5-6 p.m., Vergennes United Methodist Church, Main Street. Chicken and gravy, over biscuits, stuffing, vegetable, cranberry sauce and dessert. Take out only. Must preorder by 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11. To order call 802-877-3150.
  • Silent movie: “The Kid” in Brandon. Saturday, June 13, 7 p.m., Brandon Town Hall, 1 Conant Square. Charlie Chaplin’s 1921 classic, also starring a young Jackie Coogan, is shown with live music by Jeff Rapsis. Part of the annual Silent Movie Series featuring live accompaniment. Concessions support future screenings. Free.
  • Green Mountain Club hike: Mt. Abe in Lincoln. Saturday, June 13. Hike Mt. Abe from Lincoln Gap. Moderate to strenuous hike of about 5.5 miles round trip with 1,600 feet elevation gain. Panoramic views from the alpine summit. To register, contact Dwight Griesman at [email protected]. gmcbreadloaf.org.

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

  • Masons monthly charity fundraising breakfast in Bristol. Sunday, June 14, 7:30-10 a.m., Bristol Masons Lodge, corner of North and Elm streets. This month, the Lodge has voted to donate all proceeds to the Starksboro Fire Department. We will be serving sausage gravy with biscuits, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries, pancakes, French toast, maple syrup from Alan Mayer’s sugarhouse, assorted juices and apple bread pudding. $9 for adults; $5 for children under 12.

  • Bristol Mason’s monthly charity fundraising breakfast. Sunday, June 14, 7:30-10 a.m., Bristol Masons Lodge, corner of North and Elm streets. This month, the Lodge has voted to donate all proceeds to the Starksboro Fire Department. We will be serving sausage gravy with biscuits, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, pancakes, French toast, maple syrup from Alan Mayer’s sugarhouse, assorted juices and apple bread pudding. $9 for adults; $5 for children under 12.

  • Fire Department Annual Chicken Barbecue in Cornwall. Sunday, June 14, noon, Route 30 Station, 1952 Rte. 30. Half-chicken meals with salad and sides, kids can enjoy free hot dogs while they last. Table seating and take out available. Slow cooked with CVFD’s secret sauce. This community event is a great opportunity to see neighbors and old friends, see the fire trucks, learn about serving on the fire department and meet the volunteers. Proceeds benefit the work of the department.

  • “Babel 46” by Opera Company of Middlebury Young Artist Program in Middlebury. Sunday, June 14, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Merchants Row. Final performance of the U.S. premiere. A powerful one-act opera set in a refugee camp after World War II. Pre-show talk with Patrick Diamond at 1 p.m. For more info visit townhalltheater.org.

  • Sunday Sessions: Bob Recupero in Middlebury. Sunday, June 14, 4-7 p.m., The Ralph Myhre Golf Course, 317 Golf Course Rd. (Patio at the Tavern on the Tee). Bob Recupero is known for his soulful voice and masterful guitar playing, His performances, encompassing genres such as Americana, folk and country-blues, offer a heartfelt experience that connects deeply with his audience. Free.

 

MONDAY, JUNE 15

  • Monday Night Bingo in Middlebury. Monday, June 15, 4:30 p.m., Addison County VFW 7823, 530 Exchange St.. $1,000 Jackpot. Quickies start at 6 p.m., regular bingo starts at 7 p.m. Kitchen is open from 5-6:30 p.m. Open to the public. Benefits Veterans Programs.
  • Monkton history scanning evening in Monkton. Monday, June 15, 7-8:30 p.m., Monkton Town Hall. Help us save the stories of Monkton’s past. Bring photos or documents from life in Monkton, from the recent past to long-ago days. We’ll scan your precious memories and return the items to you immediately. The most popular items in our current museum exhibit are photos of people from the ‘50s and stories from WWII. Light refreshments and a slide show of pictures from earlier scanning days will be shown.

  • Vergennes City Band rehearsal. Monday, June 15, 7-9 p.m., Vergennes Opera House. Instrumentalists of all experience levels are invited to join the Vergennes City Band for community rehearsals. For more information, contact Sue O’Daniel at sodaniel27@gmailcom.

 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17

  • Chicken BBQ in the park in Bristol. Wednesday, June 17, 5 p.m. until sold out, the Bristol Green. One meal includes a half- or quarter-chicken, potato salad, baked beans, a drink and a roll. This usually sells out fast! Cooked by the Sons of the American Legion.

  • Summer live music: Albany Sound in Bristol. Wednesday, June 17, 6-8 p.m., Tillerman, 1868 Rt 116 Rd. Enjoy live music and tacos, creative cocktails and mocktails, snacks and paletas. You are welcome to bring your own blankets and chairs for the lawn. For more info visit thetillermanvt.com/live-music.

  • Strawberry Festival and Concert in Shoreham. Wednesday, June 17, 6-8 p.m., the Town Green’s gazeebo. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets for seating on the lawn, enjoy your shortcake and listen to the music provided by Nick Thornblade and his accordion. Since the church will close in December, this is the last Strawberry Fest that the church will sponsor. Strawberry shortcake: $4-$7.

  • Friends of the TAM Chipman Hill sunset bird walk with Ellyn Montgomery in Middlebury. Wednesday, June 17, 7 p.m., Chipman Hill Trailhead on Washington Street Ext. Chipman Hill in the evening comes alive with birdsong. We will stop at several view spots to take in the sunset. Plan on hiking about 2 miles with some steep parts. Attendees should wear hiking shoes and bring a flashlight or headlamp and a pair of binoculars. We will have a few pairs to share. A phone with the Merlin ID app is helpful but not necessary. We will be joined by Kevin Fox, MALT’s executive director. Notification of rain postponement by email the day before if needed. Limited to 20 people. Registering in advance is required. Sign up at secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/_OIiV05YJwvIYqUlbwA7Zg.

  • Bristol Town Band Summer Concerts on the Park. Wednesday, June 17, 7 p.m., Town Green. The Bristol Town Band is back for its 156th year of weekly evening concerts. Each Wednesday through Aug. 26 the Town Green will be filled with music and events. Bring a picnic and chair to enjoy the music with family and friends. We welcome new members. Call 802-281-2315 for more information about joining the band.

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 18

  • Green Mountain Club hike: Burnt Hill in Hancock. Thursday, June 18. Hike a lovely, quiet section of the Long Trail from Middlebury Gap to Burnt Hill, an area frequented more by moose than people. We will look for signs of moose and learn about trail adoption and trail maintenance. Bring hand clippers and a 1-inch paintbrush if you have them and learn from the “Tom Sawyer” of the field. Moderate hike of 5-mile round trip and 1,000 foot elevation gain. Leashed dogs allowed. Contact Morris Earle at [email protected] for information or to sign up. For more info visit gmcbreadloaf.org.
  • Supporting recovery, strengthening community in Middlebury. Thursday, June 18, 6 p.m., Town Hall Theater. Join us for an evening moderated by Jane Lindholm of Vermont Public, featuring a panel of community members representing people in active recovery, recovery professionals, family members, law enforcement, healthcare and public policy. The evening will also include a short film featuring local stories of recovery, light refreshments, and an audience Q&A.

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 19

  • Freshie Fridays concert: REDadmiral in Bristol. Friday, June 19, 5-8 p.m., BCC Botanicals, 140 North Street. An evening of good food, live music, and joyful gathering around the greenhouses. REDadmiral plays foot-stomping alt-rock garage-grass dance music. For more info visit bristolcollaborativecampus.com.

  • Friday night music in New Haven. Friday, June 19, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard,142 River Rd. Enjoy live music by Blues Without Borders, food from Cravens and Vermont wines. Bring a blanket and relax at the vineyard. Free.

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 20

  • Let’s Go Birding beginner bird walk in Middlebury. Saturday, June 20, 9-11 a.m., Wright Park parking lot north of Pulp Mill Bridge. Nature enthusiasts of all ages are invited for this bird walk through part of the TAM. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from OCAS. Local naturalists will offer a station with a hands-on discovery activity. Trail appropriate snack available. Family-friendly but not appropriate for strollers or wheelchairs. Rain or shine. Contact 713-818-7033.

  • Bridport Day. Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m. 5 p.m., 82 Crown Point Rd. Celebrate Bridport at the annual festival with activities, music, vendors and more.

  • The MET Live in HD: “Eugene Onegin” in Middlebury. Saturday, June 20, 12:15 p.m. talk; 1 p.m. showing, Town Hall Theater, Anderson Studio, 76 Merchants Row. Encore showing of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin. Soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his role as Onegin. Directed by Deborah Warner. Timur Zangiev makes his Met conducting debut. Pre-show talk by OCM Chorus Master Nathaniel Lew. Tickets: $10-$24.

  • Kids Cafe at the Marquis Theater in Middlebury: “Tangled”. Saturday, June 20, 12:30 p.m. 65 Main St. A weekly free kids movie in the cafe space.

  • Miles Donahue Quartet: Jazz from Movies and TV in Middlebury. Saturday, June 20, 7:30-9:15 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Rothrock Main Stage, 76 Merchants Row. Featuring celebrated jazz trumpeter, vocalist, composer and educator Miles Donahue, the evening promises an unforgettable mix of jazz standards, original works and beloved classics. The quartet will blend timeless repertoire with virtuosic improvisation and dynamic musical interplay. Tickets: $15-$50. Cash bar.

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 21

  • Sunday Sessions: Cooie live in Middlebury. Sunday, June 21, 4-7 p.m., The Ralph Myhre Golf Course, 317 Golf Course Rd. (Patio at the Tavern on the Tee). Vermont singer-songwriter Cooie DeFrancesco is celebrated for her clear, soulful voice and engaging presence, delivering heartfelt performances that blend elements of blues, jazz, and Americana. Free.

 

MONDAY, JUNE 22

  • Monday Night Bingo in Middlebury. Monday, June 22, 4:30 p.m., Addison County VFW 7823, 530 Exchange St. $1,000 Jackpot. Quickies start at 6 p.m., regular bingo starts at 7 p.m.
  • Vergennes City Band concert in Vergennes. Monday, June 22, 7-8 p.m., City green. Relax on the green and listen to some great free summer music.

 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

  • Summer live music: Queen City Cut Ups in Bristol. Wednesday, June 24, 6-8 p.m., Tillerman, 1868 Rt 116 Rd. Enjoy live music and tacos, creative cocktails and mocktails, snacks and paletas. You are welcome to bring your own blankets and chairs for the lawn. For more info visit thetillermanvt.com/live-music.
  • Bristol Town Band Summer Concerts on the Park in Bristol. Wednesday, June 24, 7 p.m., Town Green. The Bristol Town Band is back for its 156th year of weekly evening concerts. Each Wednesday from June 17 to August 26 the Town Green will be filled with music and events. Bring a picnic and chair to enjoy the music with family and friends. We welcome new members. Call 802-281-2315 for more information about joining the band.

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

  • Teddy Bear Picnic in Bristol. Thursday, June 25, 12-1 p.m., Town Green. Please bring your favorite bear and join us on the Town Green for stories, songs and fun. Teddy Bear stories will be read by Ted’s best friend, Ali. Twenty lunches will be provided for children. Rain location is at Howden Hall. Free.
  • Pizza by the Pond: Bloodroot Gap plays live in Goshen. Thursday, June 25, 5-8 p.m., Blueberry Hill Inn, 1245 Goshen Ripton Rd. Enjoy all-you-can-eat wood-fired pizza made with Vermont flour, lemonade and a beautiful atmosphere. Bloodroot Gap plays traditional and progressive bluegrass with a unique and captivating sound. Pizza starts at 5, music at 6 p.m. BYOB. Local ice cream and Blueberry Hill cookies also available. Well-behaved leashed dogs welcome. $34 for adults; $23 kids 7-11; free for kids 6 and under. Reservations open the Saturday before and are strongly suggested.
  • Community storytelling night in New Haven. Thursday, June 25, 6 p.m., New Haven Town Hall. Gather to share and listen to true, first-person stories, and connect through the power of storytelling. First time storytellers encouraged. Interested in telling a story? Email Samara Anderson at [email protected].

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 26

  • Freshie Fridays concert: Sunday Evening in Bristol. Friday, June 26, 5-8 p.m., BCC Botanicals, 140 North Street. An evening of good food, live music, and joyful gathering around the greenhouses. Sunday Evening plays vocal-driven feel-good string music. More info at bristolcollaborativecampus.com.
  • Friday night music in New Haven. Friday, June 26, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Rd. Enjoy live music by Atom & the Orbits, food from La Chapina and Vermont wines. Bring a blanket and relax at the vineyard. Free.

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

  • Green Mountain Club hike: Mt. Abe in Lincoln. Saturday, June 27, Hike to Mt. Abe via the Battell and Long trails. Strenuous hike of about 6 miles with 2,600 feet elevation gain. Dog friendly as there will be a therapy dog on the hike. Limited to only 6 hikers. Contact Samara Anderson at [email protected] for more information. For more info visit gmcbreadloaf.org.

  • Biodiversity Builders: Creating and Implementing Your Plan in Vergennes. Saturday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Second in a series of hands-on workshops demonstrating how to bring native plants into outdoor spaces. Native plants boost biodiversity, support pollinators and birds, and reduce maintenance, fertilizer use, and runoff. Learn why native plants matter, how to assess and prepare your site, choose the right plants, convert your lawn step-by-step, and maintain long-term success. Presented by Lisa Sausville and Ashley Robinson. For more information email Ashley at arobinsonld@gmailcom.

  • Kids Cafe at the Marquis Theater in Middlebury: Minions. Saturday, June 27, 12:30 p.m. 65 Main St. A weekly free kids movie in the cafe space.

  • New Haven Neighbors music & family event. Saturday, June 27, New Haven Town Green. A family-friendly music and community event will take place during the Fireman’s BBQ dinner, featuring entertainment and activities for all ages. Save the date; more details to be announced.

  • Summerfest on the Green in New Haven. Saturday, June 27, 4-7 p.m., the town green. Bring your Volunteer Fireman’s Chicken BBQ dinner over to the green and join your neighbors for an evening of fun. Live music, face painting and games for the kids, a birthday cake to celebrate 125 years for the New Haven Library, free Historical Society giveaways and lots more. Parking is behind the church.

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 28

  • Recovery in color: mocktail paint & sip in Middlebury. Sunday, June 28, 11-1 p.m., Turning Point Center, 79 Court Street. Alcohol-free paint & sip with guided art, mocktails and community. Open to all in recovery. Supplies provided. Free.
  • Middlebury Acting Company presents: “Darwin in Malibu” in Middlebury. Sunday, June 28, 4 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Merchants Row. Part of the Cutting Edge series, this performance will be presented as a staged reading of Crispin Whittell’s play, where actors bring the script to life with minimal staging and props. Post-show conversation with the cast and director. Tickets: $15. For more info visit townhalltheater.org.
  • Sunday Sessions: Bobby Sheehan live in Middlebury. Sunday, June 28, 4-7 p.m., The Ralph Myhre Golf Course, 317 Golf Course Rd. (Patio at the Tavern on the Tee). Singer-songwriter Bobby Sheehan’s music is steeped in the folk traditions of New England and shaped by a life surrounded by melody and storytelling. Free.

 

MONDAY, JUNE 29

  • Birds Are Dinosaurs: VINS Live Animal Presentation in New Haven. Monday, June 29, 5 p.m., New Haven Town Hall, 78 North St. What did 65 million years of evolution turn the dinosaurs into? Birds! Celebrating “Unearth a Story” at your local library, this live presentation introduces audiences to birds of prey and explores their dinosaur ancestry. The 45-minute program features three live animals (turtle and birds) and is designed for families and children of all ages.
  • Cribbage Night in Bristol. Monday, June 29, 7-8:15 p.m., Bristol Masons Lodge, corner of North and Elm streets. Semi-monthly cribbage night welcomes community players for an evening of cards. Free.
  • Monday Night Bingo in Middlebury. Monday, June 29, 7 p.m., Addison County VFW 7823, 530 Exchange St.. $1,000 Jackpot.

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1

  • Summer live music: Albany Sound in Bristol. Wednesday, July 1, 6-8 p.m., Tillerman, 1868 Rt 116 Road, Bristol. Enjoy live music and tacos, creative cocktails and mocktails, snacks, and paletas. You are welcome to bring your own blankets & chairs for the lawn. we also set up some tables and chairs. thetillermanvt.com/live-music.
  • Bristol Town Band Summer Concerts on the Park in Bristol. Wednesday, July 1, 7 p.m., Town Green. The Bristol Town Band is back for its 156th year of weekly evening concerts. Each Wednesday from June 17 to August 26 the Town Green will be filled with music and events. Bring a picnic and chair to enjoy the music with family and friends. We welcome new members. Call 802-281-2315 for more information about joining the band.

 

FRIDAY, JULY 3

  • Block Party with Vermont National Guard Band plus Redd & The Paper Flowers in Middlebury. Friday, July 3, 3-8 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Merchants Row Maloney Plaza, 68 South Pleasant St. A community block party celebrating America’s 250th anniversary featuring chamber music from Vermont’s Own 40th Army Band and Appalachian folk-grass group Redd & The Paper Flowers, along with a festive bike parade. Food trucks and bar offerings available on site. Free. townhalltheater.org.
  • Independence Day festivities in Bristol. Friday, July 3, 6-10 p.m., Bristol Rec Park. Join us for vendors, music, games and dunk tank fun. This year the dunk tank is run by the boy’s lacrosse team.
  • Friday night music in New Haven. Friday, July 3, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard,142 River Road. Enjoy live music by Nick Cassarino and The Family Band, food from Monti Verdi Salumi and Vermont wines. Bring a blanket and relax at the vineyard. Free.
  • Fourth of July fireworks in Bristol. Friday, July 3, dusk, Mount Abraham Union High School.
  • Green Mountain Club hike: Clark Brook and Mt. Wilson in Granville. Friday, July 3. Stay away from the crowds and enjoy a cool walk up Clark Brook trail to a great eastern view with an option to climb Mt. Wilson. Strenuous hike of 6-8 miles with more than 2000 ft elevation gain. Leashed dogs allowed. Contact Ellen Cronan to register and for more information, 908-595-2926. gmcbreadloaf.org.
  • Indivisible Brandon Independence Day parade march. Friday, July 3, Park Street. Community members are invited to march with Indivisible Brandon in support of democracy during Brandon’s Independence Day Celebration. Email info@indivisiblebrandonorg by June 19 to participate.
  • Independence Day Celebration in Brandon. Friday, July 3. This small town knows how to throw a party! There are free events planned from morning to night and for everyone in the family. If you would like to participate in and help with the day’s festivities please contact Committee Chair Jessie Mohan at jessica.m.mohan@gmail com.. For the event schedule, visit: brandon.org/events-and-happenings/brandon-independence-day-celebration-brandons-favorite-day-of-the-year.

 

SATURDAY, JULY 4

  • The Great Bristol Outhouse Race. Saturday, July 4, 8:30 a.m., Holley Hall. Teams build and decorate their own mobile outhouses to compete for World Champion Outhouse Racer. Race begins at 9 a.m. and lasts about 1.5 hours. Registration tent will be on the west side of the announcer’s stage. Ticket sellers walk through the crowd selling betting tickets for $1. bristolvt4thofjuly.com/events.
  • 51st Annual Ice Cream Social in Salisbury. Saturday, July 4, 2-4 p.m., Salisbury Church Meetinghouse, 853 Maple St. What could be better than Ice Cream and Pie on the Fourth of July? Come join the celebration, rain or shine! Ice cream with toppings or with delicious homemade pie. Proceeds to support local charities. To donate a pie or two, or to volunteer to work on the day of the event, contact Martha Robinson (203) 521-2332 or [email protected].
  • Fourth of July 5k Road Race in Bristol. Saturday, July 4, 7 a.m., Mount Abraham Union High School. Run starts at 7:30 at the high school and concludes at the Bristol Green. Runners who pre-register before June 22nd will receive a t-shirt. Proceeds go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. $30 in advance or $35 day-of. Register at: threedaystampede.org/5k-registration.