Mad River Valley Community Calendar

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The Comprehensive Mad River Valley Event Calendar is our community's most complete and widely used calendar of events. It is powered by a collaboration between the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Valley Reporter. Everyone is invited to include their event on the calendar for free.

Spring Into Color Art Exhibition

Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room Route 100, Waitsfield, VT

At this new Art Exhibition, Painters, Photographers and Fine Crafters of the Mad River Valley celebrate Spring with their unique and diverse vision.

Meet the Winemaker: Riccardo Baldi

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT

We're excited to host winemaker Riccardo Baldi of La Staffa winery in The Tasting Room. He'll be visiting us all the way from the rolling hills of Staffolo (Ancona) in Italy's Marche region. At a young age, Baldi devoted himself to his family's old vineyards and introduced to La Staffa biodynamic methods, working with indigenous…

The Steepwater Band

Alfie's Wild Ride 942 Mountain Road, Stowe

The Steepwater Band, an independent, guitar-driven rock and roll band from Chicago, makes a long-awaited return to Vermont, playing live at Alfie's Wild Ride, 942 Mountain Rd in Stowe, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. With nine albums, numerous singles, and a hectic coast-to-coast touring schedule, The Steepwater Band has amassed a rabid international following with…

3D Drawing for Kids: Tricks for Drawing with Depth

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Have you ever wanted to draw your pet and have them look 3D? Or make a drawn ball look truly round? Artists have a toolkit of tricks for giving their work depth on a flat page and in this workshop, we’ll try them out for ourselves. Come learn all the secrets to make your art…

Author Kate Hosford Visits Inklings!

Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT

Inklings is so excited to welcome author - and Waitsfield native - Kate Hosford on Sunday, May 19th at 10am for a reading of her brand new book, YOU'LL ALWAYS…

Bella Voce “Singing and Living in Harmony” Spring Concert

Stowe Community Church 137 Main Street, MIDDLESEX, Vermont

The “Singing and Living in Harmony” theme of the concerts speaks to the important role that music plays in our own personal life and in our connections with others.   Music…

THE HARWOOD ASSEMBLY BAND AT OUR CONCERTS ON THE GREEN

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Kick off our summer community concert series with Harwood High School's flagship modern music ensemble - The Assembly Band. Featuring some of the best youth talent in Vermont, this 14-piece…

Playful Minds Workshops

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers - Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will…

The Art & History of Tea // Tasting & Meditative Practice

Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont

Led by Vanessa Santos Eugenio Saturday, May 25th, 2024 — 3-6 PM COST: $30 Join Vanessa Santos Eugenio for a gentle afternoon, learning a history of tea and creation of…

Harwood students show documentary film made in northern India in partnership with Himalayan students!

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

Please join the seven HUHS students and two faculty who traveled to Chakouri, Northern India in March as they share their documentary film made in conjunction with students from the Himalayan Intercollege. The film is entitled "Himalayan Conservation" and will be shown at the Big Picture Theater from 5:00- 6:30 on Thursday, May 30. Admission…

Open Mic Night

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT

Gather with us at The Local for an open mic night hosted by Sarah and Derek in the Tasting Room. All levels of experience are welcome. Dig deep to find…

VT Kindness Project: Returning Home to Ourselves

Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, Moretown

Come to the Moretown Library for a free wellness event with trauma educator and local PA Kimberly Pierce, and view her short film followed by a discussion on the impacts of stress and childhood trauma, and what we can do to help heal ourselves. Light refreshments provided. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/FYnJg154TGewD1hw5 The Vermont Kindness Project believes…

Three Sisters Four Women

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Written by Laura Michele Erle and Samantha Haviland, and directed by Kathleen Keenan. an intimate, fun, and modern reimagining of Anton Chekhov’s classic story of hope in the hardest times.…

Meet the Artist, Ashley H Mohrman

Stephanie Grace Ceramics Mad River Green Shopping Center, Waitsfield, Massachusetts

Please join us for a reception to Meet the Artist, Ashley H Mohrman at Stephanie Grace Ceramics at Mad River Green Shopping Center on Friday, May 31, 3-5. The exhibit includes Ashley's joyful and exuberant botanical compositions that reflect Ashley’s celebration of nature and beauty. Each image and every flower pressed captures a meaningful story…

“Paint This Bear” Art Gallery Showing

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Take a walk through the MRV Libraries Bear Art Gallery Display and discover how artists of all ages used a variety of materials to make their 5 x 7 canvas…

Spring Hill School’s Bid & Boogie

Bliss Ridge Farm 216 Gove Road, Moretown, Vermont

Help Spring Hill School celebrate 40 years of helping children (and grown ups) grow! Coming up Saturday, June 1st is the second part of our annual fundraiser “The Bid &…

Spring Hill School presents The Modern Times Puppet Theater’s brand new show!

Lareau Farm Inn 46 Lareau Rd., Waitsfield

To celebrate Spring Hill School's 40th birthday, Spring Hill School presents the Modern Times Puppet Theater’s brand new show, “The Perils of Mr. Punch: Let’s Agree to Disagree” . We’re so pleased to welcome Modern Times back for a second year. This is an event for all! Co-founders Rose Friedman and Justin Lander are a…

MRV Libraries Pub Trivia

Hostel Tevere 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT

June's pub trivia is all about cars, whether in movies, books, film or on the streets. Come and share your knowledge as we take a rollicking ride. Be sure to…

Author Reading at Inklings Children’s Books!

Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT

Inklings is excited to welcome Vermont author Melinda Moulton on Saturday, June 8th at 10:30am, for a reading of her book, BOBBY BLUE. Following the reading there will be a craft for the children! BOBBY BLUE's story is a wonderful reminder of the importance of keeping kindness and love in your heart, and how our…

Art Market at Firefolk Arts

Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont

All ages, Free Art Market at Firefolk Arts -- held at 4412 Main St. Waitsfield -- in the "Kodak Building" next door to the gallery 20 vendors, selling art of many mediums: ceramics, painting, jewelry, textiles, woodcraft, metalwork, photography, clothing, prints, comics, poetry, etc. Korean + Filipino Food, Herbal Mocktails, and Ice Cream for sale

Bread and Puppet presents The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show every Sunday in June at 3PM

Bread and Puppet Theater 753 Heights Rd, Montreal, Vermont

Bread & Puppet kicks off its 2024 Summer Season with a new performance, The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show, created by Peter Schumann and company along with a cohort of spring apprentices. The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show runs Sundays June 9th-July 7th at 3 p.m. in the Papier Maché Cathedral at the Bread and…

Mikahely: Free Concert on the Camp Meade Green

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Join us as we welcome one of our favorite performers back to the Green! Originally for the beautiful island of Madagascar, Mikahely has found an artistic home in Vermont. With…

Waterbury Concerts in the Park

Rusty Parker Memorial Park Park Row, Waterbury

WATERBURY Thursday evening “Concerts in the Park” - Event series presented by the Rotary Club of Waterbury Free! 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm at the Rusty Parker Memorial Park South Main Street in Downtown Waterbury, VT (also visit the Farmers Market on Thursdays 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm) 6/13 - Waterbury Community Band Waterbury's very…

Red Hot Juba: Free Concert on the Camp Meade Green

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Red Hot Juba is a Vermont staple. They have performed live shows for over 20 years and have two studio recordings. They have an infinite set list of original and…

Juneteenth Freedom Dreaming Creation Workshop

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

The Mad River Valley Libraries announce a day of free, celebratory Juneteenth events for all ages. Each library will host a different event that day. Inspired by the book "Freedom Dreams, The Black Radical Imagination" by Robin D.G. Kelley, the Freedom Dreaming Creation workshop provides space to explore our relationships to the idea of freedom.…

Juneteenth Book Discussion

Warren Public Library 413 Main Street, Warren

Join the MRV Libraries for a day of free, celebratory Juneteenth events. Each library will host a different event on this day. The Warren Library will host a discussion of the book "On Juneteenth" by Dr. Annette Gordon-Reed. Part history and part memoir, On Juneteenth demonstrates the significance of the holiday to the author and…

Montpelier Community Gospel Choir Juneteenth Concerts

Unitarian Church of Montpelier 130 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont

2024 Inaugural Juneteenth Concerts “Grateful” Saturday, June 15, 7PM Sunday, June 16, 4 PM The Montpelier Community Gospel Choir presents two performances of our concert in honor of Juneteenth entitled: “Grateful.” This concert will celebrate the gospel music contributions of Hezekiah Walker along with songs by Moses Hogan, Walter Hawkins, and others. And special guest…

Event Series Bluegrass Brunch

Bluegrass Brunch

Mad Bush Falls 7575 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT

Longtime local legends Brett Hughes (guitar), Pat Melvin (bass), Caleb Elder (fiddle) and Beau Stapleton (mandolin) pick bluegrass on the deck every Sunday. Named after Brett’s Old Home Place on Prickly Mountain Road, these old fellers have a heckuva time and you will too! Thanks to Frost Beer Works for supporting live music!

Bread and Puppet presents: The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show

Bread and Puppet Theater 753 Heights Rd, Montreal, Vermont

Bread & Puppet kicks off its 2024 Summer Season with a new performance, The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show, created by Peter Schumann and company along with a cohort of spring apprentices. The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show runs Sundays June 9th-July 7th at 3 p.m. in the Papier Maché Cathedral at the Bread and…

Mal Maiz: Free Concert on the Camp Meade Green

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Join us as we welcome Mal Maiz back to the Green. This Vermont-based band will get you up and dancing as they explore the psychedelic side of Latin music. Music begins at 5:30pm. The green is open all day, with food served from 4pm on.

Tony Awards Community Watch Party

Farmsprung Gatherings 2692 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT

Join us to watch this year’s Tony Awards live on the big screen in Stowell Barn! Waitsfield and the Mad River Valley have some exciting connections to Broadway’s best this year: Waitsfield native Shaina Taub’s original musical ‘Suffs’ boasts multiple nominations; Warren’s Brin Schoellkopf served as associate circus designer for ‘Water for Elephants’; and Farmsprung…

The Magic Toy Box

Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, Vermont

A week-long half-day camp for kids ages 4 - 6 (pre-K through Gr. 1) in our beautifully renovated one-room schoolhouse. Beloved teaching artist at The Flynn and schools across Vermont, Tracy Martin takes children on a joyful journey of movement, crafts, storytelling and performance made for and by kids. Siblings welcome! Scholarships available, supported in…

‘Just Getting By’ Film Screening

Savoy Theater 26 Main Street, Montpelier

'Just Getting By' is a sweeping, and yet intimate look at the lives of Vermonters who are struggling with food and housing insecurity. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with the director, Bess O'Brien. There are 3 public screenings available: June 19th @ 7:00pm at the Savoy Theater June 20th @ 7:00pm at…

THE MOB & STONEWALL: Unraveling the Mafia’s Influence in the 1969 Uprising

Waterbury Congragational Church Route 100, Waterbury, VT

Donations benefit the Duxbury Historical Society. THE MOB & STONEWALL: Unraveling the Mafia’s Influence in the 1969 Uprising The Stonewall Uprising stands as a pivotal moment in history—a fierce response by the LGBTQ community to relentless police raids. On June 28, 1969, the New York City Police descended upon the Stonewall Inn, a beloved gathering…

‘Just Getting By’ Film Screening

Savoy Theater 26 Main Street, Montpelier

'Just Getting By' is a sweeping, and yet intimate look at the lives of Vermonters who are struggling with food and housing insecurity. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with the director, Bess O'Brien. There are 3 public screenings available: June 19th @ 7:00pm at the Savoy Theater June 20th @ 7:00pm at…

Yestermorrow Walk-In Campus Tour

Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield

If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you…

Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition

Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield

The 12th annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition has works from 85 artists from all over the country including paintings from the Whiskey Painters of America. The exhibition has received past recognition in the international magazine The Art of Watercolour and has developed the reputation of presenting the most contemporary styles of watercolor. Richard Russell Sneary…

Cookbook Club

Warren Public Library 413 Main Street, Warren

In June the Warren Public Library cookbook club will feature recipes from "Half-Baked Harvest: Every Day" by Tieghan Gerard. Sign up online or at the library to prepare a recipe from the book and bring it to the library for a potluck dinner. The cookbook will be on display at the library to browse and…

Soule Monde: Free Concert on the Camp Meade Green

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

We are excited to welcome Soule Monde (featuring Ray Paczkowski & Russ Lawton of Trey Anastasio Band) to the Green! Come check out their avant funk, born of the syncopated minds of power drummer Russ Lawton and organ wizard Ray Paczkowski. The “duo” is cemented into an indestructible unit, where bold improvisational leaps are interpreted…

Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition

Big Red Barn at Lareau Farm 48 Lareau Road, Waitsfield

The 12th annual Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition has works from 85 artists from all over the country including paintings from the Whiskey Painters of America. The exhibition has received past recognition in the international magazine The Art of Watercolour and has developed the reputation of presenting the most contemporary styles of watercolor. Richard Russell Sneary…