The Mad River Valley Village

Zero Celsius
2026-02-03 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-04 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-05 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-06 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-10 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-11 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter.
From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships.
Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, photography, and digital media, ZERO CELSIUS examines winter as material, concept, and metaphor: crystalline, fleeting, and ecologically vital. The exhibition invites visitors to consider the fragility of snow in a changing world, to reconnect with winter’s wonder and silence, and to share their own stories and memories of a season both timeless and increasingly imperiled.

Life Drawing Wednesdays
2026-02-04 18:15 - 20:15, 2026-02-11 18:15 - 20:15, 2026-02-18 18:15 - 20:15 | Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
✍🏻 Life Drawing Wednesdays presented by The Valley Artists Guild
The very popular Wednesday Night Drawing Sessions will resume on Feb, 4, 2025. This is a self-directed session. No instruction or critiques are offered but conversations and sharing within the group are sure to inspire 😎
Subjects vary every two weeks: two weeks of Live Models, two weeks of Still Life or equivalent. All media are welcome except
photography.
WHEN
Every Wednesday Evening from 6:15 – 8:15 pm. Classes begin on Feb 4th.
WHERE
The UCC Waitsfield Village Meeting House. Located in Historic Waitsfield Village across from the VG. Parking is in back.
COST
The cost is $15/visit. Cash only Please.
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Photo / drawing courtesy Loida Alvarez (@Loida.art) — copyright 2026

Dinner with William Alexander at Inklings Children’s Books!
2026-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join National Book Award-winning Vermont author, William Alexander, for a reading from his acclaimed book, “A Properly Unhaunted Place.” Following the reading, William will answer questions from children. He’ll also share his insight into the writing process – all while enjoying delicious food!
William is a recipient of the National Book Award for his debut fantasy book, “Goblin Secrets.” His books have also won the Librarian Favorites Award, two Junior Library Guild Selections, and two CBC Best Children’s Book of the Year Awards!
The event is FREE.
Please RSVP at inklingschildrensbooks@gmail.com
Purchase a copy of “A Properly Unhaunted Place” in advance, using the EVENT LINK

Teacher of the Year visits Inklings Children’s Books!
2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join our third very special guest reader; Vermont Teacher of the Year Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver, on Saturday February 7th at 11am!
Caitlin will be reading LILA GREER, TEACHER OF THE YEAR. Afterward, she’ll talk with children about the fascinating work she does as an educator.
Then Caitlin will lead children through a fun craft, where they will have the chance to show appreciation for their own teachers!!
FREE & open to ALL

Variety Show Fundraiser
2026-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Montpelier Performing Arts Hub, 35 College St., Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, United States
Get ready for a night of entertainment and community spirit at Mosaic Vermont’s first annual Variety Show Fundraiser, a unique show featuring community performances that remind us how good it feels to belong. Emceed by the radiant Jenna Emerson, local comedian, host and sex educator.
The theme for this year’s show is We Go Together Like…, a joyful celebration of the chinwags, tete a tetes, bonds, and connections that make our community shine.
Bring your friends, bring your good humor, and bring your excellent taste in sassy consent-themed merch — because some things just go better together. Proceeds will benefit the Hub and Mosaic Vermont!
Ages 18+
Doors open 6:30 pm / Show starts at 7 pm
$20 per person with a 20% discount for two or more! Use the code G2G20.

LINE DANCING: BOOTS & BURGERS w/Jenna from GOOD TIME LINE DANCING
2026-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Line Dancing at Afterthoughts will continue through the winter with Jenna from Good Time Line Dancing!
She’ll be here on the 2nd and fourth Sunday’s (weather permitting) of the month to get down and dirty on the dance floor with some new moves and classic line dances for you.
$10 to participate. Dust off those boots and let’s boogie.

Book Discussion
2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Discussion of the nonfiction book “Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Pursuit of their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge” by Erica Armstrong Dunbar.
Copies of the book are available to check out from the library and read in advance.
Register at warrenlibrary.com.

Majongg Instruction
2026-02-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Curious about Mahjongg? Want to learn the ins and outs about how to play that requires strategy combined with luck?
On two Wednesday afternoons, we will have two instructors on-site to guide you through how to set up the Mahjongg board and then how to play the game. There is room for up to eight participants.
Please pre-register in advance via the QR code, or by registering through the link on the Joslin Memorial Library website under Upcoming Programs.

The Vagina Monologues
2026-02-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
The Vagina Monologues is as relevant today as when it debuted in 1996. Published in over 48 languages, performed in over 140 countries and recently heralded by The New York Times as: “one of the most important plays of the past 25 years.”
Lost Nation Theater is thrilled to bring this ground-breaking theatrical experience to central Vermont once again! In 2026, LNT is supporting Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (main office in Burlington) with this performance.
With laughter and compassion, Ensler transports us to a world we’ve not dared to know, and we’ll never be the same.
The performance runs approximately 75 minutes without an intermission.
Covid Safety Protocols: Masks are strongly encouraged. (LNT’s State of the Art Bio-Defense Air Purification “Synexis” System is also in service 24/7 keeping everyone as safe as possible.)
WHEN: Wednesday, February 11 & Thursday, February 12, 2026
TIME: 7pm
WHERE: Lost Nation Theater!
COST: BY DONATION ($5-44 recommended)
INFO & TICKETS: www.lostnationtheater.org
Please note the elevator is still inoperable in our home Montpelier City Hall. Please call (802-229-0492) or email the box office for information about accesible viewing options.
SPONSORS: Vermont Recovery & Resilience Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, Montpelier Strong Fund, The City of Montpelier, Vermont Mutual Insurance, National Life Group, Eternity, Vermont Arts Council/NEA, The Estate of Ted Richards, The Mary Shriver Fund of the Alan Weiss Estate
ABOUT LNT: Lost Nation Theater winner “Theater of the Decade” – Broadway World (2020); “Best of New England”, Yankee Magazine, was named “One of the Best regional theaters in America” by the New York Drama League, “Outstanding Achievement Award” from the New England Theatre Conference; and has won the People’s Choice awards from both Seven Days and The Times Argus for Best Theater

Glass Bead Jewelry Making at Inklings Children’s Books!
2026-02-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us on February 12th at 3PM! Salt & Sand Studios will be at Inklings, helping children create one-of-a-kind glass bead jewelry for Valentine’s Day!!!
REGISTRATION is requested. Just follow the EVENT LINK.
– No experience necessary.
– $12 per student.

Mad River Rug Hooking
2026-02-13 09:30 - 13:00 | Warren Library, 413 Main St, Warren, VT, 05674
The Mad River Rug Hookers meet downstairs at the Warren library on the second Friday of every month. Our monthly “hook in” a chance to socialize, solicit rug hooking advice, admire the works of many rug hookers and meet new hookers!
We have many new rug hookers, and more are welcome. We have an introductory kit for $30, which includes wool, a hook and a portable hoop frame. Sandra Grant is a very accomplished rug hooking instructor to teach the basics skills and application of wool and fiber for desired effects.
If you are interested in attending or learning to hook wool, or have questions contact Sandy at slgrant22@hotmail.com to share your questions or to be included in her Monthly email invite and ensure enough new member kits.

Presidents Day Weekend Fireworks & Torchlight Parade
2026-02-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Lincoln Peak, 102 Forest Drive, Warren, VT 05674, USA
Make sure to find your favorite spot to view our spectacular torchlight parade on Spring Fling followed by a fireworks show! Celebrate Presidents Day weekend with an awesome light show up on the mountain. Remember please leave all pets at home.

Make A Mug!
2026-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Blockhouse Studio, 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Make your very own mug constructed from slabs of clay! Unlike wheel thrown pottery, slab building is easy to get the hang of. With no experience anyone can make a beautiful, functional piece of pottery, which can be personalized with texture and pattern.
We will fire and finish in your choice of glaze color, having pieces ready for pick up in approximately 3 weeks.
Ages 16+
Open to all skill levels, this workshop is suitable for beginners while also giving experienced potters some excellent tips and tricks to bring their hand-built work to the next level.

Bunny Ballet Dance Party at Inklings Children’s Books!
2026-02-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join The Bunny Ballet! Special guest Sanna Gibbons will be joining Inklings on Sunday, February 15th, from 11am – 12pm.
Sanna will read The Bunny Ballet while leading children to dance throughout the story.
Free and open to all. Free bunny ears for all children who join!!

Lunar New Year, Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings!
2026-02-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
It’s a Lunar New Year Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Tuesday, Feb. 17th, from 10am – 11am.
Caregivers and their little ones are invited to join the fun as we celebrate the lunar new year and usher in the Year of the Horse.
Activities will include moon painting, a fireworks collage, and decorating red paper lanterns.
Rec. Ages: 18mo – 4yrs.
Price: $15
