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Join us for the next installment of the NXT Rockumentary Film Series.  Filmed over several years, this documentary chronicles the volatile rise of two closely linked indie-rock bands whose ambitions pull them in…

David Hoffman & Harry Wiland, 1h 18m Produced in 1973, this film comes from early in the career of local filmmaker Alan Dater, who served as the film’s sound recordist. B.B. King, Joan Baez, and other legendary…

Join us for an evening with acclaimed author Victoria Redel in conversation about her highly anticipated new novel, I Am You. Set in 1600s Amsterdam, this evocative love story weaves together art,…

Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present an evening of contemporary folk “in the round” with singer-songwriters Alice Howe, Freebo, Sam Robbins, and Halley Neal. In this intimate, collaborative format, each…

Experience the transcendent music of kora master Ablaye Cissoko and French accordionist Cyrille Brotto. Their project Djiyo (“water”) flows across cultures, blending Manding and Occitan traditions into…

Female mariachi singer, musician, and Latin American folkloric dancer and choreographer Veronica Robles has become a cultural icon for Boston’s Latino community. Through her powerful use of music, dance, and…

Two leading voices in contemporary klezmer unite for a dynamic double bill. Violinists Jake Shulman-Ment & Abigale Reisman’s Two Strings blend old-world Yiddish string traditions with bold improvisation, while…

Québécois trad trio É.T.É—violinist Élisabeth Moquin, bouzouki player Thierry Clouette, and cellist Élisabeth Giroux—bring a bold, contemporary twist to traditional music, blending jazz, progressive rock,…

Come celebrate National Poetry Month at Next Stage with an evening of poetry, conversation, and dancing! Join Diana Whitney for the release of her new book, Girl Trouble, which readers are…

Join us for the next installment of the NXT Rockumentary Film Series.  A poignant and unflinching look at an outsider musician, this documentary explores the beauty and vulnerability of his art alongside the…

Get ready to dance! African, Caribbean, funk, reggae, and Latin grooves collide with traditional New England old-time and Celtic fiddle in the genre-defying sound of Gaslight Tinkers. Since 2012, I-Shea,…

Open Mic hosted by Vermont Timbre (Amelia Struthers & Mike Mrowicki) – Featuring a special set by Peter Siegel of The Gaslight Tinkers. Musicians, poets & storytellers welcome! Email mmrowicki@gmail.com to…

Gordon Clark and the Vermont Comedy All-Stars are back for an unforgettable night of stand-up packed with sharp writing, big laughs, and the kind of chemistry you only get from a truly local all-star lineup.…

Early Risers, Jake Klar, and Lizzy Mandell open the evening with a special in-the-round set, leading into Andrea von Kampen’s debut performance at Next Stage. Hailing from Nebraska’s Great Plains, von Kampen…

RACE AND SONG is a powerful, engaging exploration of history and current events through the lens of race—told through music, storytelling, and lived experience. Veteran musicians and longtime friends Pamela…

Join us after the March Putney Community Supper for an evening of joyful singing in the main performance space. Led by guitarist and song leader Rich Grumbine, this community sing-along invites everyone to…

Join us for the next installment of the NXT Rockumentary Film Series This high-energy concert documentary drops viewers into a restless moment in British New Wave music history, capturing one live…

Kalos is a trio of innovative interpreters and composers of Celtic roots music—Eric McDonald, Ryan McKasson, and Jeremiah McLane. Masters of tradition with a taste for its shadowed edges, Kalos delivers music of…

Corey Harris is a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who has carved out a singular place in contemporary blues. Rooted in tradition yet boldly expansive, his music weaves together blues, reggae, soul, rock,…

Produced in 1968, this documentary captures Johnny Cash on the road and onstage with the Carter Family, the Statler Brothers, and Carl Perkins, alongside rare behind-the-scenes moments—most notably, Cash…