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DIY Carpentry: Folding Sawhorses
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Build a rock-solid pair of sawhorses while learning essential carpentry skills you’ll use again and again. This hands-on class is perfect for beginners, even folks who’ve never used power tools, and a great refresher for those looking to level up their shop fundamentals. Learn. Students will learn how to read a , ...
Brattleboro Conscious Dance
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
We’re a community of intentional beings practicing dance for our individual and collective spiritual awareness, healing, growth and insight. Conscious dances are a beautiful way to:*regulate your nervous system*explore and process events and emotions*explore the experience of freedom*practice vulnerability*reconn , ...
Los Lorcas and Pat Byrne at Stage 33 Live
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Los Lorcas and Pat Byrne share the bill at Stage 33 Live in Bellows Falls, Vermont, on April 26, 2026 in a 3:00 matinee. Tickets are $20 in advance through stage33live.com, or at the door (cash or check, no cards) as available. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Only 40 tickets will be sold. Advance sales will close at m , ...
Brattleboro House Concert: DEAR ELLA
4:00 PM
Under the Maple is thrilled to announce a return performance by this popular trio. Annie Patterson, Mary Witt, and Ann Percival are DEAR ELLA, a trio from Western Massachusetts. Their repertoire includes a mix of Folk, Blues, Swing, and Gospel with 3-part harmony, plus guitar, ukulele, banjo, bass and snare drum. Dear , ...
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Party of the Sun / Advance Base w/ Kristin Daelyn
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Psychedelic folk heroes return to Nova with the crucial heavy sounds of Owen Ashworth, formerly known as Casiotone for the Painfully Alone! Party of the Sun is a psychedelic folk band from New Hampshire, composed of Ethan McBrien, Rory Hurley, and Garrett Cameron. Since 2006, both McBrien and Hurley have recorded and , ...
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Intro to Woodworking: Hand Tools Bootcamp
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Learn to tune and use a wide range of woodworking hand tools in this 3-day, bootcamp-style class. You’ll make a cutting board entirely by hand – no electricity needed, just elbow grease! Be prepared to discover muscles you never thought you had! All levels of experience – Beginner to Advanced woodwork , ...
HatchSpace Afternoon CNC Club
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The HatchSpace CNC Club is a community of CNC woodworking enthusiasts, welcoming individuals of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned pros. Whether you’re just starting to explore the world of CNC (computer numerically controlled) woodworking or you’re an expert, this club provides a supportive , ...
Sans Souci Play Jerry Garcia!
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Deep explorations of the greater Jerry Garcia Band repertoire! Deep explorations of the greater Jerry Garcia Band repertoire, including JGB, Jerry & Merl Saunders, Legion Of Mary, Jerry Garcia & Howard Wales. With decades of combined history performing on stages and synchronous chemistry together, Sans Souci , ...
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DIY Carpentry: Build A Bee Hotel
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Build a wooden bee hotel while learning foundational woodworking skills and creating something that’s practical, fun, and genuinely beneficial to the environment. Along the way, you’ll explore how simple, well-designed structures can support wild and native bees while gaining confidence in the woodshop. Learn. Students , ...
Head Over Heels Casting Workshops
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ready to Be the Lead in Your Own Summer? Big vocals. Bold movement. A full musical brought to life by you. This summer, step into a rigorous, high-energy musical theatre experience with Head Over Heels, directed by Gavy Kessler. Designed for ages 13–19, this Senior Company program is your chance to train, rehearse, and , ...
Directors Talk: On Supervising a Puddle
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mitchell•Giddings Fine Arts hosts a Directors’ Talk, On Supervising a Puddle, Saturday, May 2, 5 pm, in conjunction with Putney artist David Rohn’s current retrospective exhibition. All are invited to this informal gallery conversation about Rohn’s life and paintings. Share stories and enjoy his gallery-wide presentati , ...
Singer/Songwriter Showcase with Alice Howe, Freebo, Sam Robbins, and Halley Neal
7:30 PM
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 artist performs solo and joins the others onstage, creating a dynamic, one-of-a-kind shared concert exp , ...
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Chocolate Walk with Tavernier Chocolates & the Atowi Project
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Experience the taste of the forest with Tavernier Chocolates!  Enjoy a guided chocolate walk led by Rich Holschuh of the Atowi Project, and Dar Tavernier-Singer and John Singer of Tavernier Chocolates. Each participant will receive five delicious chocolates and a small sweet drink featuring flavors of the forest: white , ...
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Foundations of Cabinetmaking: A 7-Week Woodworking Intensive
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
HatchSpace is pleased to launch a 7-week, full-time, 300-hour intensive program in cabinetmaking. Our intensive program is hands-on, skill-focused, and designed for individuals interested in custom cabinetmaking or related woodworking careers. Students will gain a range of skills from the use of foundational stationary , ...
BIPOC Maker Workshop: Carve a Wooden Spoon
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Co-hosted by The Root Social Justice Center and HatchSpace, our BIPOC Maker Workshops are an opportunity for anyone who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color to come find and create community around woodworking. All workshops are free, and designed for beginners – no woodworking experience is , ...
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Birding on the Farm
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Join us for an exciting opportunity to bird on farms throughout our region! Learn new skills and about wildlife conservation from our friends at the Cheshire County Conservation District.   Participants will learn about farm habitat dynamics for birds, habitat management, wildlife conservation on the farm, farm co , ...
Free Sound & Light Design Workshop
3:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Focusing on tools and techniques of Shadow Puppetry, Projection, and Sound Looping, this workshop will help participants generate evocative worlds for storytelling. Using shadow puppets, masks and found objects, participants will learn principles of interfacing with different light sources, integrating manual shadows w , ...
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The Meaning of the Declaration of Independence
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Leading historians discuss the origins, meaning, and legacy of America’s founding document. Christopher Brown, Ken Burns, Maya Jasanoff, and Jane Kamensky comprise a panel moderated by Jill Lepore.   The night begins at 5pm on May 7th with live music in the Farmhouse Square by local country band The Rear Def , ...
Sutra Study Circle
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Sutra Study CircleA 4-Week Exploration of Yoga Philosophy for Everyday Life with Jennie Cohen Thursdays in May (5/7, 14, 21, 28) from 5:45–6:454-week series (1 hour each session) $80 for the full series   Attend in person at the studio or live via Zoom.Zoom participants will receive 7-day replay access. Yoga classes s , ...
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Trinary System / paris_monster
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Roger Miller (of Mission of Burma) brings his new group to Nova! Going to be a ripping night of sounds! Trinary System is Roger Miller’s current rock band. He plays guitar, sings and composes, accompanied by Larry Dersch (Binary System, A.K.A.C.O.D., etc.) on drums and Andrew Willis (the Web, Crappy Nightmareville, e , ...
Heart Centered Kirtan
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday, May 8th at 7:00 pmInner Heat Yoga, Brattleboro, VT suggested donation $20-$30 Come clear your mind, soothe your heart, and enjoy the vibe that we’ll create together. Inner Heat Yoga’s 3,000 square feet studio in Brattleboro, VT, overlooks the West River, providing a spacious, serene setting for our , ...
Victoria Redel in Conversation with Robin MacArthur
7:30 PM
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, politics, gender, and identity through the intertwined lives of Gerta Pieters—a young girl raised as a boy in service to a , ...
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Intro to Woodworking: Level 1 | May 9
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Whether you’re completely new to woodworking or just looking to brush up on the basics, this hands-on class is a great place to start. You’ll get to know the key tools and techniques used in woodworking, learn how to work safely and with confidence, and start building skills you can use on future projects. , ...
Beginning Spoon Carving
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Learn to carve a spoon from a tree. This is a great class for beginners, as well as folks with some experience carving who are looking to brush up or reengage with green woodworking. Learn. This class will focus on gaining skills with two main tools of spoon carving – the sloyd (straight) knife and the hook knife. , ...
Sing Sing Thanksgiving
7:00 PM
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 artists performed at New York’s Sing Sing Prison, delivering one of the best shows of their lives. , ...
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Brattleboro Conscious Dance
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
We’re a community of intentional beings practicing dance for our individual and collective spiritual awareness, healing, growth and insight. Conscious dances are a beautiful way to:*regulate your nervous system*explore and process events and emotions*explore the experience of freedom*practice vulnerability*reconn , ...
Making with Mom: A Mother’s Day Workshop for Two
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
It’s Bring Your Mom to the Workshop Day! Celebrate Mother’s Day together in this beginner woodworking class designed for pairs. You and your Mom will work side by side to design and create useful, beautiful charcuterie boards.  Learn. Participants will learn safe and approachable woodworking techniques whil , ...
Mother’s Day Sound Bath
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Mother’s Day Sound Bath with Kirk Jones & Jed BlumeSunday, May 10 7:00-8:30pm $40 registration   This Mother’s Day, join Kirk Jones and Jed Blume for a sound bath with sound massage honoring mothers (of people, pets, plants, and ourselves), mother earth, and the divine feminine.Lie down, relax, and rece , ...
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Kevin Perry’s Monday Open Mic Night @ Marigold Brattleboro
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
🎤 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝 🎶⁣ The tradition of local music is alive and thriving — every Monday night in downtown Brattleboro!⁣ ⁣ Hosted by the legendary 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲, this open mic welcomes all voices and instruments in a warm, community-first atmosphere. Whether you’re ready to perform or just want to kick back an , ...
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Southern Vermont Economy Summit
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The theme of the 2026 Summit is “Envision. Act. Grow!” Throughout the day, presentations, panels, workshops and discussions will investigate ways that our region can envision a path to growth through local and regional action. Registration information and a full schedule of the day’s events can be found at www.so , ...
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Theatre Adventure presents: ANANSI
10:30 AM - 12:00 AM
THEATRE ADVENTURE PRESENTS: ANANSI May 13th and 14th at 10:30 am ET *In-person audience May 15th, 10:30 am ET *In-person and Online West Village Meeting House, 29 South Street, Brattleboro. Tickets are on a sliding scale and can be found at www.theatreadventure.org/tickets Will Anansi succeed in discovering the fifth , ...
HatchSpace Evening CNC Club
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The HatchSpace CNC Club is a community of CNC woodworking enthusiasts, welcoming individuals of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned pros. Whether you’re just starting to explore the world of CNC (computer numerically controlled) woodworking or you’re an expert, this club provides a supportive space , ...
Crêpe Night
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Crêpe Nights are seasonal monthly gatherings, held regularly throughout late Spring and Summer at Scott Farm. These are times to celebrate the harvest, good simple food, and community in a stunning setting – picnic style. Outdoor and indoor tables and chairs are provided as well as a sprawling grassy hillside ripe , ...
NXT Rockumentary Film Series
7:00 PM
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 sharply different directions. What begins as camaraderie slowly curdles into rivalry, revealing how ego, obs , ...
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Theatre Adventure presents: ANANSI
All Day
THEATRE ADVENTURE PRESENTS: ANANSI May 13th and 14th at 10:30 am ET *In-person audience May 15th, 10:30 am ET *In-person and Online West Village Meeting House, 29 South Street, Brattleboro. Tickets are on a sliding scale and can be found at www.theatreadventure.org/tickets Will Anansi succeed in discovering the fifth , ...
Sutra Study Circle
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Sutra Study CircleA 4-Week Exploration of Yoga Philosophy for Everyday Life with Jennie Cohen Thursdays in May (5/7, 14, 21, 28) from 5:45–6:454-week series (1 hour each session) $80 for the full series   Attend in person at the studio or live via Zoom.Zoom participants will receive 7-day replay access. Yoga classes s , ...
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Theatre Adventure presents: ANANSI
12:00 AM - 11:30 AM
THEATRE ADVENTURE PRESENTS: ANANSI May 13th and 14th at 10:30 am ET *In-person audience May 15th, 10:30 am ET *In-person and Online West Village Meeting House, 29 South Street, Brattleboro. Tickets are on a sliding scale and can be found at www.theatreadventure.org/tickets Will Anansi succeed in discovering the fifth , ...
HatchSpace Afternoon CNC Club
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The HatchSpace CNC Club is a community of CNC woodworking enthusiasts, welcoming individuals of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned pros. Whether you’re just starting to explore the world of CNC (computer numerically controlled) woodworking or you’re an expert, this club provides a supportive , ...
The Thing in the Spring 2026 WEEKEND PASS
4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Three days and over 25 performances! This pass will get you into it all, including Ghostface Killah w/ Sammus at the Colonial Theatre! It’s the 18th Thing in the Spring! Join us at Nova Arts & the Colonial Theatre in Keene NH to see three days of inspired curation in action. This ticket will get you into all of t , ...
The Thing in the Spring FRIDAY
4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Friday will be mellow inside and rocking outside! This pass gets you into the Friday show at Nova Arts, featuring performances by:Yasmin Williams, Delicate Steve, Emily A. Sprague, Big Blood, Dinger, and Jack in the Green Seating is limited and first come first served. All ages. If you can pay full price, please do, , ...
Brattleboro House Concert: JOE JENCKS
7:00 PM
Joe Jencks is a 27-year veteran of the international Folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter, and a celebrated vocalist based in northern Illinois. He is known for his performances of musical beauty, social consciousness, and invitational exploration of complex ideas. Jencks delivers engaged musical narratives filled , ...
Unwrapping the Marshall Plan
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
In 1948, the U.S. spent what amounts to $150 billion today rebuilding Western Europe after World War II. It worked, but the real story is complicated. This is a close look at what the Marshall Plan actually was, and why it matters now. suggested donation: $10No one turned away for lack of funds , ...
Queralt Giralt Soler Trio
7:30 PM
Cellist, vocalist, and composer Queralt Giralt Soler brings her trio to the stage for an evening of genre-blurring original music and inventive reinterpretations. Drawing on classical training, Catalan folk traditions, jazz, and contemporary influences, she creates an intimate, expressive sound that bridges cultures an , ...
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Intro to Spindle Turning: Bench Brushes
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This class will focus on spindle turning, using bench brushes as the medium to explore sculptural forms and creative design. Learn. In this class, you’ll be introduced to spindle turning on the lathe, with a focus on mastering the cuts that will help you work smoothly as you shape your projects. We’ll cover t , ...
Intro to Woodworking: Box Making
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This class introduces woodworking through a classic project: a box. Boxes are a great place to start because once you understand how to make one, the same skills translate easily to many other woodworking projects, from drawers and cabinets to small furniture. Learn. On the first day, you’ll start by learning how to mi , ...
The Thing in the Spring 2026 SATURDAY NOVA STAGE
12:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Jazz, classical, and expressive songwriting from around the country! This pass will get you into all of the music at Nova Arts on Saturday 5/16, featuring performances by Natural Information Society, Kalie Vandever, Cole Pulice, Gregory Uhlmann, Undertow Brass Band, Monadnock Music play Katie Semro, plus readings by , ...
Workshop: Repurposing Fragments in Collage and Appliqué
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Deirdre Hyde invites participants to explore collage and appliqué through an intuitive, improvisational approach. In this hands-on workshop, artist Deirdre Hyde invites participants to explore collage and appliqué through an intuitive, improvisational approach. Rather than focusing on formal technique, the session ce , ...
The Thing in the Spring 2026 WEEKEND PASS
All Day
Three days and over 25 performances! This pass will get you into it all, including Ghostface Killah w/ Sammus at the Colonial Theatre! It’s the 18th Thing in the Spring! Join us at Nova Arts & the Colonial Theatre in Keene NH to see three days of inspired curation in action. This ticket will get you into all of t , ...
Sean Jones Quartet
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, May 16, 20267:30 pm Vermont Jazz CenterIn-person & livestream Experience the virtuosity & brilliance of trumpeter Sean Jones with his touring quartet- Seth Finch (piano), Aiden Taylor (acoustic bass), & Koleby Royston (drums).  Sean Jones is one of the leading trumpeters in the jazz world. He is a , ...
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Free Medicinal Plant Walk
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Juliette Abigail Carr, Registered Herbalist (AHG), for a relaxed amble to meet the medicinal plants and trees of spring.   Sunday, May 17, 10 AM • Meet in front of the Retreat Farm Market.   This event is all ages and free of charge, but RSVPs are appreciated.    Hosted by Old Ways Herbal School of , ...
The Thing in the Spring 2026 SUNDAY
12:00 PM - 7:30 PM
A gorgeous and trippy way to cap off the 18th Thing! This pass will get you into all of the music at Nova Arts on Sunday 5/17, featuring performances by Woods, Saintseneca, Thanya Iyer, Habitat, Nova One, Edsel Axle, & Mary Elizabeth Remington. Seating is limited and first come first served. All ages. If you can , ...
Kray Van Kirk with John Fealy at Stage 33 Live
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
A fine fingerstyle guitarist with a precise baritone roaming from Alaska, Kray Van Kirk set his Ph.D. in fisheries population dynamics modeling aside to write songs, tell stories, and summon heroes. Van Kirk is not the average crying-in-your-coffee singer-songwriter… he’s a charming, Quixotic, decidedly eclectic charac , ...
The Thing in the Spring 2026 WEEKEND PASS
12:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Three days and over 25 performances! This pass will get you into it all, including Ghostface Killah w/ Sammus at the Colonial Theatre! It’s the 18th Thing in the Spring! Join us at Nova Arts & the Colonial Theatre in Keene NH to see three days of inspired curation in action. This ticket will get you into all of t , ...
John Gorka
7:00 PM
“…the leading singer/songwriter of the New Folk movement.” – Rolling Stone Experience an evening with John Gorka, whose rich voice and masterful storytelling have defined contemporary folk music for decades. With 11 acclaimed albums and a career spanning stages across the U.S. and Europe, Gorka delivers timeless songs , ...
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Sutra Study Circle
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Sutra Study CircleA 4-Week Exploration of Yoga Philosophy for Everyday Life with Jennie Cohen Thursdays in May (5/7, 14, 21, 28) from 5:45–6:454-week series (1 hour each session) $80 for the full series   Attend in person at the studio or live via Zoom.Zoom participants will receive 7-day replay access. Yoga classes s , ...
Open Mic
7:00 PM
Vermont Timbre (Amelia Struthers and Mike Mrowicki) host a welcoming Open Mic evening for musicians, poets, storytellers, and performers of all kinds. This open, supportive space invites artists to share 10–15 minute sets in front of an engaged community. While the May sign-up is full, those interested in future events , ...
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TapRoots / The Evocatives
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Two amazing regional bands that will get your body moving and filled with positive light! Born out of the desire to explore a variety of interlocking musical influences, TapRoots is Deep Tracks with Deep Roots for the Body, Mind and Soul! Charting new musical territory with their unique and complex mix of funk, soul, , ...
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Intro to Woodturning: Bowls
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Turn a block of wood into a beautiful, handcrafted bowl while learning the essential skills of safe, confident woodturning. This class will cover everything from selecting the right piece of wood, to safe machine operation and techniques, to final polishing. Learn. Students will be trained in fundamental gouge and scra , ...
Praise! Project Sacred Bodies
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A creative storytelling workshop and community gathering. Created by Wender and VT Dance Co-presented by Sandglass Theater and All Souls Church, this welcoming space invites participants to explore themes of healing, identity, and belonging through movement, reflection, and shared stories. Rooted in the Praise! Project , ...
King Tuff | Mod Lang @ Stone Church
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
I got my Tascam 388 fixed, the same tape machine I had used to record my first album, King Tuff Was Dead. It had been sitting in my parent’s house in Vermont for the past 14 years, but I had finally dragged it out to LA. The first song I recorded on it was “Twisted On A Train”, and I was shocked by how instantly I sou , ...
An Evening with Michaela Harlow
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Members at the Benefactor level and above are invited to an exhibition tour and conversation with artist Michaela Harlow. BMAC members at the Benefactor level and above are invited to an exhibition tour and conversation with artist Michaela Harlow and curator Michael Abrams about Harlow’s installation, A Certain Slan , ...
Alan Dater Presents: The Nashville Sound
7:00 PM
Robert Elfstrom & David Hoffman, 1h 10m Released in 1972, this film comes from early in the career of local filmmaker Alan Dater, who served as the film’s sound recordist.  Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Loretta Lynn are among the country music stars featured in this concert film. Captured live onstage at the Ryman , ...
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Brattleboro Conscious Dance
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
We’re a community of intentional beings practicing dance for our individual and collective spiritual awareness, healing, growth and insight. Conscious dances are a beautiful way to:*regulate your nervous system*explore and process events and emotions*explore the experience of freedom*practice vulnerability*reconn , ...
Joey Morgan: Forgotten Not Gone: Opening Reception
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for the opening reception of Forgotten Not Gone, a new exhibition by Brattleboro-based artist Joey Morgan. This powerful series of 12 mixed-media collages transforms fragments salvaged from an earlier body of work lost to flooding into an intimate exploration of memory, loss, and personal transformation. Shifti , ...
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Tim Weed: The Gatepost: Publication launch party & reading
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Celebrate the launch of The Gatepost, a gripping new novel by acclaimed author Tim Weed. Blending literary fiction with mystery, science, and the supernatural, the story follows Esme Weatherhead as she returns to her rural Vermont home decades after her father’s unexplained disappearance. What begins as an attempt to t , ...
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Crêpe Night
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Crêpe Nights are seasonal monthly gatherings, held regularly throughout late Spring and Summer at Scott Farm. These are times to celebrate the harvest, good simple food, and community in a stunning setting – picnic style. Outdoor and indoor tables and chairs are provided as well as a sprawling grassy hillside ripe , ...
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Sutra Study Circle
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Sutra Study CircleA 4-Week Exploration of Yoga Philosophy for Everyday Life with Jennie Cohen Thursdays in May (5/7, 14, 21, 28) from 5:45–6:454-week series (1 hour each session) $80 for the full series   Attend in person at the studio or live via Zoom.Zoom participants will receive 7-day replay access. Yoga classes s , ...
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The Rear Defrosters Present a Night of Honkytonk!
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Rear Defrosters are back in Keene! Get tickets and we’ll see you there! The Rear Defrosters are a beloved Connecticut River Valley institution. The best Honkytonk band that we know, and we know quite a few. Led by Michael Roberts and featuring some of the best, and most creative, players in the area. WeR , ...
Baklava Express
7:30 PM
Brooklyn-based Baklava Express delivers a vibrant, high-energy sound that evokes the bustle and color of an open-air Mediterranean market. Blending ancient and modern instruments, the ensemble performs original music inspired by Turkish, Greek, Armenian, Arab, Mizrahi, and Sephardi traditions, with subtle influences of , ...
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Brattleboro Conscious Dance
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
We’re a community of intentional beings practicing dance for our individual and collective spiritual awareness, healing, growth and insight. Conscious dances are a beautiful way to:*regulate your nervous system*explore and process events and emotions*explore the experience of freedom*practice vulnerability*reconn , ...
Twilight On the Tavern Lawn: Vermont Jazz Center Sextet
6:00 PM
The Vermont Jazz Center Sextet brings live jazz into the heart of the community with engaging, accessible performances. As the VJC’s outreach ensemble, the group presents programs in schools, libraries, and assisted-living facilities, introducing new audiences to the richness of jazz. Their repertoire spans classics by , ...
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Beginner Sewing Workshops
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
This  beginning sewing class will be taught by Putney Sewing Bee Maven,  Melanie Fletcher and Costume Designer/Actor, Azalea Hudson – two of the friendliest and most seasoned seamstress we know! We will be focusing on making wonderful sampler books. This is great for students just starting out and you’ll co , ...
Windham Philharmonic concert
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Symphony of Siblingsor, Why Can’t We All Get Along? — and, We Can! An Evening of Liberation The Windham Philharmonic closes its season on Monday, June 1 with an adventurous evening, designed to provoke, inspire, and delight: six orchestral movements, six composers, six moods. Watch us invent a Symphony that doesn’t exi , ...
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An Evening with Mdou Moctar
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
An absolutely unmissable treat of a night. A solo performance from the master Nigerien guitarist, singer, and songwriter! There is a beauty in listening to music made in the spirit of energetic transformation. When the sounds transform the air and the listener. This record transports the listener into the heart of th , ...
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Stories of Resilience
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us Thursdays in June for a series of conversations and presentations with local luminaries. During each week we will feature a different expert — a gardener, a filmmaker, a poet, and a musician — to show us their work and share stories of their craft in the North Barn.  June 4 | Ecological Resilience T , ...
Art Talk: Amber Paris
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Artist Amber Paris discusses her installation This Dreaming Earth, on view in The Living Room this March 21 – July 5, 2026. Artist Amber Paris discusses her installation This Dreaming Earth, on view in The Living Room this March 21 – July 5, 2026. Afterwards, audience members will be guided through a reflective ritua , ...
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Intro to Wood Inlay with Sharon Mehrman
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Discover the art of wood inlay, a technique for setting contrasting wood veneers into a surface to create decorative designs and patterns. In this introductory class, instructor Sharon Mehrman will show you the basic methods used to add beautiful detail to furniture, boxes, and other woodworking projects.  Learn. In th , ...
Summer Series
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sandglass Theater presents a series of special appearances and public workshops by stellar artists working in exciting interdisciplinary performance techniques. The Summer Series celebrates the crossroads of art forms and development of new works by professional and emerging artists. This year’s series will feature thr , ...
HatchSpace Afternoon CNC Club
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The HatchSpace CNC Club is a community of CNC woodworking enthusiasts, welcoming individuals of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned pros. Whether you’re just starting to explore the world of CNC (computer numerically controlled) woodworking or you’re an expert, this club provides a supportive , ...
David Rohn: Retrospective
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Longtime Putney artist David Rohn (1934-2025) was a painter, teacher, humorist, lover of music and poetry; he has been represented by Mitchell-Giddings Fine Arts for a decade. He lived a simple existence close to the earth and the ordinary objects that informed his paintings. The transparency of his watercolors – , ...
Comedy Night w/ Jonathan van Halem (Fallon)
8:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Jonathan van Halem from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon headlines an evening of comedy at the Hooker Dunham Theater in Brattleboro, VT. Jonathan van Halem is a stand-up comedian based out of New York City. Jonathan currently works at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and previously worked at Stephen Col , ...
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Naulakha Estate and Rhododendron Tour
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The Landmark Trust USA invites you to tour Naulakha, the Dummerston, VT house and gardens of author Rudyard Kipling, normally open only to overnight guests. Take a self-guided tour when its spectacular rhododendrons are likely to be in bloom. Start your visit with a tour of Naulakha, where Rudyard Kipling wrote The Jun , ...
Summer Series
All Day
Sandglass Theater presents a series of special appearances and public workshops by stellar artists working in exciting interdisciplinary performance techniques. The Summer Series celebrates the crossroads of art forms and development of new works by professional and emerging artists. This year’s series will feature thr , ...
First Saturday Pub Sing @ Marigold Brattleboro
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us on the first Saturday of every month from 3 – 6 pm at Marigold Brattleboro on Main Street (the former River Garden) for a traditional Pub Sing hosted by Christine Kierstead. Songs led from memory with easily joined-in choruses are the norm. Pub songs, work songs, sea shanties, and other traditional song s , ...
Art Talk: Robin Crofut-Brittingham
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Artist Robin Crofut-Brittingham discusses her exhibition, Migrations. Artist Robin Crofut-Brittingham discusses her exhibition, Migrations, and the ways her large-scale works imagine fragile, speculative futures shaped by the tension between human activity and the natural world. Crofut-Brittingham is an artist and wr , ...
Marisa Anderson w/ Footings (solo)
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Legendary guitarist Marisa Anderson returns to Nova on a solo tour! Footings, aka Nova programming director Eric Gagne, opens solo too! Marisa Anderson channels the history of the guitar and stretches the boundaries of tradition. Her playing is fluid, emotional, and masterful, featuring compositions and improvisation , ...