The Mad River Valley Village

Boots & Burgers: Monthly Community Line Dancing @ Afterthoughts
2025-06-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
~Summer schedule: Second Sunday of the month~
Low-stakes social dancing you can do solo–all are welcome!
Pay what you wish at the door via Venmo or cash
Line Dancing:
+ We will start simple then dances will get progressively more challenging throughout the evening
+ ~20 min spent on each dance with breaks in between, so if you miss one just stick around a few minutes for the next one!
+ Open dancing from 9 PM to close
+ Demo and tutorial videos available on event website
Venue:
+ Afterthoughts has a full bar & delicious cocktail menu and will be OPEN starting at 5PM
+ Delicious food available for purchase from Peace Burger including WINGS on Sundays!!
Parking:
+ along guard rail in main parking lot shared with Valley Meade
+ across Route 17 behind the Chamber of Commerce (next to Cousins Brewery—be careful crossing the road!)
+ a few spots up top along Route 100 in front of the Valley Meade sign

Camp Meade Concerts on the Green
2025-06-08 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-01 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
We are so excited to announce our Concerts on the Green Series for 2025! More band announcements to come!
Our season opener is Friday, May 23 from 5-8pm D. Davis and the Bent Nails House Band
Sunday, May 25 from 3-6pm The Hokum Brothers
Friday , May 30 from 5-8pm Dave Keller Band
Sunday, June 1 from 3-6pm Brett Hughes & That Bluegrass Band
Friday, June 6 from 5-8pm The Loonz
Sunday, June 8 from 3-6pm La Lovo
Friday, June 13 from 5-8pm Sonido Mal Maiz
Sunday, June 15 from 3-6pm Bruce Sklar’s Composers Collective
Sunday, June 22 from 3-6pm Freeway Clyde
Friday, June 27 from 5-8pm Guagua
Sunday, June 29 from 3-6pm Kerubo
Friday, July 4 from 5-8pm July 4th Camp Meade Cool-Down
Sunday, July 6 from 3-6pm Troy Millette and the Fire Below
Friday, July 11 from 5-8pm D. Davis & the Bent Nails House Band
Sunday, July 13 from 3-6pm Shady Trees
Sunday , July 20 from 3-6pm Soul Porpoise
Sunday, July 27 from 2-6pm Slap Happy Jack & The VT Suitcase Company performing The Duke (A Family Friendly Murder Mystery)
Friday, August 1 from 5-8pm Alma Picante
Sunday, August 3 from 3-6pm Prohibition Pickers
Sunday, August 10 from 3-6pm John Lackard Blues Band
Friday, August 15 from 5-8pm Silvan Pulse (formerly The Steppes)
Sunday, August 17 from 3-6pm Devonian Hot Club
Friday, August 22 from 5-8pm Faerie Godbrothers
Sunday, August 24 from 3-6pm High Summer
Friday, August 29 from 5-8pm All Night Boogie Band

Summer Sundays: REDadmiral
2025-06-08 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Hailing from the greater Burlington area of Vermont, REDadmiral plays foot stomping alt rock music covering a wide range of styles and vibes. Songwriter Gordon Glover concocts tasty original tunes, which the band serves up with a side of satisfying covers. Originally playing electric instruments, the band has shed the big amps in favor of a more organic groove. Resonator and acoustic guitars, backed by stand up bass and an eclectic mix of hillbilly percussion blend together for a warm and energetic sound.

The Revolutionists
2025-06-08 14:00, 2025-06-07 19:30, 2025-06-06 19:30, 2025-06-05 19:30 (America/New_York) | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
Four bold n’ bodacious women try not to lose their heads in this rebellious, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution. Amidst the Reign of Terror, four renegades—an assassin, a spy, a writer, and, of course, Marie Antoinette—hang out, plot murder, find friendship, and try to beat back extremist insanity in Paris. Armed with sharp wit and even sharper knives, this comedy of liberté, égalité, and sororité considers how we actually go about changing the world.
It’s a true story. Or total fiction.
By Lauren Gunderson, the playwright who gave us 2018’s Silent Sky.
Covid Safety Protocols: Masks are encouraged, but not required. (LNT’s State of the Art Bio-Defense Air Purification “Synexis” System is also in service 24/7 keeping everyone as safe as possible.)
COST: $10 – $41, depending on day/type of ticket. Center reserved guarantee seats available for additional fee.
INFO & TICKETS: WWW.LOSTNATIONTHEATER.ORG
The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. The play will be available digitally to make the show accessible to those unable to physically join us. We appreciate your understanding during this emergency situation. Since we cannot provide wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email info@lostnationtheater.org to discuss options for seeing the show.
SPONSORS: Vermont Recovery & Resilience Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, Montpelier Strong Fund, The City of Montpelier, Vermont Mutual Insurance, The Random Acts of Kindness Fund, National Life Group, The World, Eternity, 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.

LIVE MUSIC: DEAD/NOT DEAD
2025-06-07 20:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
FREE SHOW!
DEAD/NOT DEAD is a live, improvising, respectful well-schooled rock band presenting tasteful Grateful Dead music and JBG-style groovacious R ‘n’ B and not-Dead music with heart and soul.

Old Round Church Concert Series
2025-06-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Old Round Church, 25 Round Church Road, Richmond, Vermont, 05477, United States
Blue Grass Concert in the Old Round Church – Richmond – featuring Forest Station – June 7th 7 PM – hosted by the Richmond Historical Society and sponsored by the Northfield Savings Bank.
Forest Station, a Vermont-based bluegrass group, was born in the Rocky Mountains and realized in the Greens. Their music is a captivating blend of high energy, tight pockets, and just enough improvisational grease, that delivers a unique twist on traditional bluegrass sound.
$15 suggested donation to benefit the Old Round Church maintenance fund.
For info:RHS@richmondvthistory.org

Celebration of Joslin Memorial Library’s Co-Founder Sarah Joslyn
2025-06-07 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Through a variety of stories and music, Sarah Joslyn’s story will come to life.
Come learn more about this vibrant and influential woman, who originally from the Mad River Valley, became a civic and cultural leader in Omaha, Nebraska advocating for voting rights for women and touching the lives of orphaned children, the elderly, the new immigrants and people of color.
Refreshments will be served.

Ridgefest 2025
2025-06-07 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Green Mountain Bikes, 105 N Main Street, Rochester, Vermont, 05767, United States
Ridgeline Outdoor Collective is proud to host Ridgefest 2025 in Rochester, VT.
This event is for all ages and includes a group hike and MTB rides.
A potluck party will follow. Ridgeline will be providing the mains, bring a side to share if you can. BYOB.

Author Christine Foster Harvey Visits Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-06-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Author and former math teacher, Christine Foster Harvey will be at Inklings on Saturday, June 7th at 10am for a reading of her brand new book, PIE FOR BREAKFAST.
This charming, math-themed story of a pie-loving bear is sure to engage young readers!

Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
2025-06-07 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Green Shops, 107 M, waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Rain or Shine, May 17th to October 18th. 9AM to 1PM.
Enjoy local food, live music, and support local Vermont small businesses.
Our vendors consist of 57+ small family farms, handmade artisans, and unique culinary producers.

Mountain Gardeners’ Plant Sale
2025-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | In Green Space along Slow Road in front of Shaws, VT, 05674, United States
The Mountain Gardeners are having their annual perennials plant sale June 7, 2025, 9am – noon on Slow Road, near Shaw’s.
Members meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings during May to pot the plants, all of which have been grown locally, either from member gardens or from donations. Each plant is labeled with its common and Latin name, as well as flower 🌺🌸 color.
Proceeds help fund the Rena Chernick Memorial Scholarship. Information about Mountain Gardeners’ programs, scholarship, and membership can be found at https://mountaingardeners.net/

LIVE MUSIC: MEAT MILK > PAN-DIMENSIONAL ROCK MUSIC
2025-06-06 20:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
FREE SHOW!
MEAT MILK. What more is there to say? A lot probably, but we’re going to leave it as is. Come check out this band on Friday, June 6th. Free show. Free good vibes. Free high fives.
Bar open at 4pm with Peace Burger serving the smashed hambs.
Music at 8:30PM.

Bread and Puppet presents: Oh You Beasts Descendants
2025-06-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Bread and Puppet Theater, 753 Heights Rd, Montreal, Vermont, Glover, United States
Join us in the Paper Maché Cathedral for a brand new, urgently-needed puppet show. Keeping the work up-to-the-minute, the show will evolve over the course of the summer.
In Peter Schumann’s words:”We human beasts, descendants of revenge and elimination gods, and of the gods of love who preach by killing love, how can we survive while our very own evil empire promotes incinerations and starvation warfare and supreme inhumanity is performed in front of our eyes? We, the numerous people here on the face of the earth, we occupants of not knowing where else to be, living in the jungle of beastly minutes, need Mother Dirt to rebirth our joy muscles, strip us of our horror inhumanity, and make water and bread of life obligatory.”
Tickets: $15, no one turned away for lack of funds.
*Capacity is limited at our indoor shows*
https://breadandpuppet.org/product/friday-night-show-06-06-25-7-p-m
Dogs are not permitted at our indoor performances.

Montpelier Art Walk Concert
2025-06-06 16:03 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Bethany Church of Christ, 115 Main St, Montpelier, 05602
Montpelier ART WALK PERFORMANCE and Art Exhibition
DENISE RICKER, FLUTE and ARTHUR ZORN, PIANO
Friday June 6th, 2025
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Bethany Church
115 Main ST
Montpelier, VT
No Fee. If you wish, donations given to be used by Bethany Church Flood Recovery Efforts
Music of Handel, Doppler, Chaminade and arrangements of familiar tune by Raney and alo Lloyd Larson

Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
It’s Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday mornings from 10am – 11am.
Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore colors, shapes, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun!
Activities will include making one-of-a-kind butterflies, garden themed art, and colorful caterpillars.
Begins Friday, May 30th and goes for 6 weeks.
Ages: 18mo – 4yrs
Price: $85 (all six classes)
Drop-in Price: $15/per class

Live Music at Hogan’s Pub
2025-06-06 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Hogan’s Pub, 1091 Golf Course Road, Warren VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Tunes, taps, and twilight views. Live music every Friday night from 5–8 PM at Hogan’s Pub. Swing by, stay awhile, and let the weekend begin.

Pub Trivia
2025-06-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Hostel Tevere, 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
​The MRV Libraries return for their monthly session of pub trivia. Bring a team to the restaurant and compete for prizes with four rounds of trivia questions.
In recognition of the libraries’ 2025 Summer Learning Program theme “Color Our World” questions this month will be about art, artists, and all the things that color our world!
It is strongly suggested to call the restaurant at 802-496-9222 to reserve a table for your team.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2025-06-05 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Al’s Pals! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!

Fresh Catch Thursdays
2025-06-05 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us and Nor’Easter Catering every Thursday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in the Taproom as they serve up a variety of oysters on the half shell and a rotating menu of seafood dishes like shrimp ceviche, crab quesadillas, lobster rolls and more.

Peerpolooza
2025-06-05 00:00 - 2025-06-06 23:59 (America/New_York) | Barre Auditorium, 16 Auditorium Hil, Barre, VT, 05660
Celebrate Peer Power at Peerapolooza 2025! Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) is thrilled to announce a two-day conference dedicated to celebrating and advancing the vital work of Peer Specialists across Vermont.
Recognized leader in the peer movement nationally and throughout Vermont, Will Eberle, the keynote will offer powerful insights into the future of peer services. His career has included providing executive leadership, legislative testimony, international training, and consultations on topics ranging from mental health peer support to substance use recovery and homelessness.
Peerapolooza Highlights Include:
• Workshops on innovative practices
• Guest speakers from across the state
• Ted-style talks to spark new ideas
• Poster presentations showcasing important peer-led projects
• Exhibit hall featuring organizations and resources
• Special gifts for the first 150 registered guests
Mission and Vision: Peerapolooza is committed to showcasing the essential work of Peer Specialists, educating agencies on the value of employing peers, and offering a place for Peer Specialists to collaborate, grow, and inspire one another. Register now!

Live Music in Stark’s Pub
2025-06-04 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Stark’s Pub offers an unparalleled family dining atmosphere you can’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. The Pub is open weekly Wednesday to Saturday during the summer months from May 21st through October 12th. Dinner is served from 4:30 to 8:30 PM featuring nightly specials, a kids menu and some of your favorite Pub classics. Thanks to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local artists & good vibes year-round in Stark’s Pub.

MAY 21st: Al’s Pals
MAY 25th: Sara Whitehair Band
MAY 28th: Brisson Boss & Pelletier
JUNE 4th: Brett Hughes
JUNE 11th: Rob & Bob
JUNE 18th: Russ Lawton & Friends
JUNE 25th: Madigan

MRV Rotary Club Meeting
2025-06-04 07:00 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | Toast & Eggs, 4752 Main St, Waitsfield, VT
Guests are welcome! Breakfast meetings are generally the second and fourth Wednesday mornings at Toast & Eggs at 4752 Main Street.
There are monthly dinner meetings, though RSVP is required.
Please check www.mrvrotary.org for details.

Tuesday Tunes: Bettenroo
2025-06-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Bettenroo is a dynamic, versatile musical duo with undeniable vocal strength. Lori Jacobs & Anne Davey‘s flawlessly blended harmony is complemented with instrumental versatility of guitar, bass, and occasional percussion.
Based in Delaware & Vermont, Bettenroo performs in the US and beyond. They have been featured on Freeman Stage (a host to many national acts like Alison Kraus, Chicago, Melissa Etheridge, etc), Milton Theatre, WBOC’s Delmarva Life, Florida’s Gulf Coast & Keys, Ladybug Festival, New England as well as venues in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, Costa Rica and Belize. Audiences can’t help but become an integral part of Anne and Lori’s passionate musical delivery. Check out Bettenroo’s CD ‘Live Out Loud‘.

Summer Sundays: When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth
2025-06-01 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
A rock trio playing select guitar rock from the 1970’s. Bands like Jeff Beck, Santana, David Bowie, Billy Cobham, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Neil Young and a far out collection of era songs that will feather your hair.

Bread and Puppet Museum Opening
2025-06-01 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Bread and Puppet Theater, 753 Heights Rd, Montreal, Vermont, Glover, United States
Join us for a celebratory afternoon of performances, bread, and museum appreciation to mark the beginning of the summer season at the Bread & Puppet farm. The Open House will begin at the Museum’s entrance where local singers will gather to sing songs in the “Shape Note” tradition, an early American sacred singing tradition with deep roots in Vermont, in four-part harmony. Next, the Museum will receive its ceremonial opening for the season: the museum guard will be woken up and reinstalled at his post for the summer, ready to greet the public. Guest performances will feature throughout the afternoon, concluding with a brand new Bread & Puppet show!
Tickets: $15, no one turned away for lack of funds.
*Capacity is limited at our indoor shows*

Museum Opening 06.01.25 2 p.m.
