May 11, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

LAND DANCE RITUALS: The scores of Anna Halprin + land-based dance practice Join lisa nevada, tyler rai, and the ecology of The Field Center for four days of movement, performance scores, and dances shaped by the land and the work of Anna Halprin. Together we will practice sourcing movement from the ecology around us and […]

May 11, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

118 Elliot and Everyone’s Books welcomes celebrated author Chuck Collins who will read from and discuss his hot-off-the-press debut novel Altar to an Erupting Sun (Green Writers Press, out May 9, 2023) on Thursday May 11, 2023, at 118 Elliot, 118 Elliot Street, Brattleboro. Doors open at 6:00 pm; Reading will begin at 6:30. Books […]

May 11, 2023 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Join artist Cathy Cone and BMAC Director of Exhibitions Sarah Freeman for a discussion of Cone’s photographic practice. This talk takes place in connection with Cathy Cone: Portals and Portraits. Each of Cone’s painted tintype portraits begins with a photograph or scan of a tintype from her personal collection. Cone modifies the images using gouache, […]

May 12, 2023 from 7:00 am to 9:00 am

Warblers, sparrows, tanagers, buntings, woodpeckers, and titmice will be there, will you? Join us at Whetstone Woods for a morning of birding through shrubby fields, a wooded stream, and pine, hardwood, and mixed species woodland habitats. We’ll look for recent returning migrants and local year-round birds. Louisiana waterthrush, merlin, and blue-winged warbler have been seen […]

May 12, 2023 from 7:00 pm

The Season Guest concert, set for 7 p.m. at the BMC, is “Take Four! Music for Cello Quartet.” With a tip of the hat to Dave Brubeck’s famous ground-breaking hit, “Take Five,” Sarasa brings the lush sound of the cello to the fore in music arranged and written for four cellos. It will feature a […]

May 13, 2023 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Learn the art of pinching and pulling molten glass to create a unique and beautiful flower with the world class glassblower Randi Solin. This is a beginners workshop and requires no advanced skills or experience.

May 13, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Mitchell • Giddings Fine Arts will host a Poetry Reading Saturday, May 13, 5-7pm. All are welcome to this free event to hear celebrated poets Arlene Distler, Alice B. Fogel and Rebecca Kaiser Gibson read and discuss their work. Distler co-founded the writers’ non-profit, Write Action, with her partner, Marty Jezer, in 2000. Earlier this […]

May 13, 2023 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

A screening of the award-winning film FLEE, curated by Abdullah and featuring delicious Afghan food created by The Artlords, members of the artist collective from Afghanistan who recently resettled in Vermont. Tickets are by donation to support the artists. Discussion panelist details TBA. this event is made possible by generous support from Vermont Humanities Council. […]

May 13, 2023 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Join us every Saturday night for live local music at River Garden Marketplace. We host many of the areas most talented local artists. Offering an elevated menu and curated beverage selections along with a local craft market. No cover charge. More information at whetstonebrands.com

May 13, 2023 from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Not Fade Away Band performs Dead-Zeppelin: NFAB is ready to rock The Stone Church in Brattleboro, VT for this special event featuring Grateful Dead and Led Zeppelin mashups, all done in NFAB’s own style, with edgy improvisations and soulful vocals harmonies. Grab your tickets and come on along!Not Fade Away Band performs Dead-Zeppelin Not Fade […]

May 14, 2023 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Join our Self Defense Classes for Beginners in Brattleboro, each Sunday from 9-10am. No previous experience is necessary. Learn skills such as defending from a push or punch, escaping from various grabs, and how to to protect yourself on the ground. More info here: https://brattleboroyongmudo.com/self-defense-class Your First Class is FREE – Come Check It Out. […]

May 14, 2023 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Brattleboro Bal Folk (Guilford, VT) French traditional dancing (with other European influences as well) With guest dance teacher Mary Wesley! Live music by Eloise & Co.: Becky Tracy: fiddle Rachel Bell: accordion Listen here: www.rachelbellmusic.com All dances will be taught! No experience or partner necessary! Lots of guidance in the first half, less teaching and […]

May 14, 2023 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Join us in our outdoor cinema for a special screening of Petite Maman in honor of Mother’s Day! Tickets are by Sliding-Scale $5-$15. Céline Sciamma’s poetic new film explores childhood and mother-daughter relationships with an enchanting metaphysical twist. Enjoy a glass of delightful sparkling wine and a chocolate-covered strawberry upon arrival. Delicious French cuisine from […]

May 17, 2023 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Every Wednesday at 9am: 16 Exercises for Health and Longevity The Longevity Exercises are a distillation of the centuries-old method of the internal martial art Xingyiquan. These exercises artfully combine physical movement with intention, to stretch and “clean” all the joints of the body, while balancing the energetic system and remaining easy to learn and […]

May 17, 2023 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Bring your little ones to Brattleboro Museum & Art Center Wednesday mornings, 10 – 11 a.m. for art activities designed for young children (crawling to age 4) and their caregivers. Each week, BMAC’s educators will lead story time, followed by a dance or movement activity. We will end with art material exploration in the museum’s […]

May 19, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

“Whether political philosopher Emma Goldman actually said, “If I can’t dance, I don’t want to be part of your revolution,” or not is still up for debate, there’s no doubt that New York City’s Underground System wholly embodies that vibe” – Remezcla If you’ve crossed paths with Underground System, then you’ve witnessed the group’s larger […]

May 20, 2023 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Join us every Saturday night for live local music at River Garden Marketplace. We host many of the areas most talented local artists. Offering an elevated menu and curated beverage selections along with a local craft market. No cover charge. More information at whetstonebrands.com

May 21, 2023 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Join our Self Defense Classes for Beginners in Brattleboro, each Sunday from 9-10am. No previous experience is necessary. Learn skills such as defending from a push or punch, escaping from various grabs, and how to to protect yourself on the ground. More info here: https://brattleboroyongmudo.com/self-defense-class Your First Class is FREE – Come Check It Out. […]

May 24, 2023 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Every Wednesday at 9am: 16 Exercises for Health and Longevity The Longevity Exercises are a distillation of the centuries-old method of the internal martial art Xingyiquan. These exercises artfully combine physical movement with intention, to stretch and “clean” all the joints of the body, while balancing the energetic system and remaining easy to learn and […]

May 25, 2023 from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Presented in partnership with Nova Arts! Japanese sound artist, FUJI||||||||||TA performs GAGAKU, a slow and elegant form of 7th century classical music on a hand-built pipe organ. Experimental guitarist Bill Nace uses a sculptural approach incorporating tape loops, the taishōgoto and hurdy-gurdy. Yosuke Fujita, also known as FUJI||||||||||TA is a Sound Artist, organist and composer […]

May 27, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Mitchell • Giddings Fine Arts presents David Rohn: As I See It, an exhibition of watercolors and oil paintings, opening with an Artist Reception Saturday, May 27, 5 – 7 pm. The show continues through June 9. All are invited to an Artist Talk Saturday, June 17, 5pm. Rohn was the anchor and chairman of […]

May 27, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

African and African-influenced music including Brazilian, Caribbean and Flamenco. The Bandwagon Summer Series is a family-friendly outdoor cultural performance series running from early May through mid-October. More than 20 performances ranging from a diverse group of musical styles, circus arts, dance, and theater will take place at ballfields, farms, and parks throughout Windham County. Kids […]

May 27, 2023 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Join us every Saturday night for live local music at River Garden Marketplace. We host many of the areas most talented local artists. Offering an elevated menu and curated beverage selections along with a local craft market. No cover charge. More information at whetstonebrands.com

May 28, 2023 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Join our Self Defense Classes for Beginners in Brattleboro, each Sunday from 9-10am. No previous experience is necessary. Learn skills such as defending from a push or punch, escaping from various grabs, and how to to protect yourself on the ground. More info here: https://brattleboroyongmudo.com/self-defense-class Your First Class is FREE – Come Check It Out. […]

May 28, 2023 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Blessed with a distinctive voice largely defined by a rich, cello-like timbre, U.K. Folk Legend Bridget St.John joins David Nagler for a magical night of performance in our Sanctuary. Opening support by Stella Kola, blissful chamber-folk that balances unique delicacy with melancholic clarity. Bridget St. John is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist who credits John […]