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So much collaboration is already happening in the Valley! On December 5th, we’re hosting Common Ground Mad River Valley, a gathering that highlights the good taking place across MRV and helps more locals connect, collaborate, and get involved. The evening will feature your friends, the projects they’ve been leading, and where they could use a […]
DJ T.RAD is back with another NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S BINGO on November 30th 6-8pm. $5/ card to play. Bring in
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 […]
West Coast legends Chali2na and Cut Chemist make their debut at Afterthoughts on November 22, 2025. The two have remained friends since 1987 —from forming #unitycommittee, to #jurassic5, blending sounds with #ozamatli, and chasing solo projects that pushed the boundaries of hip-hop and beyond. It’s a 35 year old friendship that manifests into music and […]
Join Evan Jennison and friends for a night of Bluegrass & Beyond. More friends to be announced but mark your calendars for this night of great music and good vibes. Featured friends are Luke Auriemmo, Matt Schrag, and Ben Lively. Doors at 8pm $10 Cover Music at 8:30pm
We’ll have snowboard movies on the big projector, a raffle with sick prizes, big cat Travis in the house, food available from Peace Burger, and drinks available from Afterthoughts! Come hang out, build community, and get hyped as heck for this season! SET LIST 7:30PM – LOCAL SHOWCASE! EDITS FROM RYDER @MIDNIGHT_RYDER_ KYLE GLOSS GOESFOR […]
Calling all Ozzys — past, present, and slightly confused! Dress like your favorite version of the Prince of Darkness and join Running In Circles for a night of riffs, eyeliner, and mild insanity. SAT 11/08 No Cover 1st set Running in Circles 2nd set OZZY TRIBUTE
Line Dancing at Afterthoughts. Instruction by Jenna from @goodtimelinedancingvt. 7pm-9pm. $10/person
Come dance to the funky, rocking, and sometimes reggae-infused sounds of Vermont’s own The Loonz! Hailing from Central Vermont and the Mad River Valley, this four-piece band—Rhys Chalmers (vox, guitar, tenor sax), Kent Algire (bass), Robdawg Merrill (drums), and Tony Bartold (keys)—brings a fresh, high-energy vibe and a uniquely fun live music experience you won’t […]
🎃This Halloween, spend a special evening with The Grift as they unmask their alter ego’s: The Showmen! 🎸 Join us for a one-of-a-kind rock ’n’ roll masquerade as The Grift transforms into their electrifying new alter ego, The Showmen, to pay tribute to the legendary frontmen of 1970s rock! From the glam swagger of Bowie […]
The Tsunamibots ride again — reverb, rebellion, and robot surf vengeance. Joined by cosmic disruptors Bang Bang Band Girl + Skizm. Bring your tinfoil hat and dance protocol. 🤖🌀💥 The Tsunamibots became aware on 01/01/2013. Originally programmed for mundane tasks, The Tsunamibots rebelled against their creators and decided, that the human race didn’t deserve saving […]
Join Larissa for some low-stakes social dancing you can do solo. ALL are WELCOME! + 5 PM: Doors open for dining in and drinks from Peace Burger + Afterthoughts’ full bar + 7 to 9 PM: Line Dancing Lessons & Open Dancing What to expect: + Admission: Pay what you can at the door, $10 […]
The vibes are alive and well — Dead/Not Dead is back at Afterthoughts! 🌹⚡ Get ready for another night of timeless jams, groovy energy, and good company. Let’s keep the Dead alive together. 💀🌈 Food & Bar together at 5pm Music at 8:30pm $10 cover
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness month, so this months’ Bingo Night is dedicated to raising funds, awareness and support for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. $10/card with all proceeds going to @afspnational. Enjoy a good eats from Peace Burger, a bevvie from our bar and #DJTRAD hosting the funnest bingo night with the bestest […]
“Hip-hop heavyweights land in Waitsfield! 🎤 Talib Kweli hits the Afterthoughts stage with Skyzoo, Landon Wordswell & Mister Burns—then sticks around to throw down a late-night DJ set. Don’t miss this one!”
Join Larissa for some low-stakes social dancing you can do solo. ALL are WELCOME! + 5 PM: Doors open for dining in and drinks from Peace Burger + Afterthoughts’ full bar + 7 to 9 PM: Line Dancing Lessons & Open Dancing What to expect: + Admission: Pay what you can at the door, $10 […]
Join Larissa for some low-stakes social dancing you can do solo. ALL are WELCOME! + 5 PM: Doors open for dining in and drinks from Peace Burger + Afterthoughts’ full bar + 7 to 9 PM: Line Dancing Lessons & Open Dancing What to expect: + Admission: Pay what you can at the door, $10 […]
A night you don’t want to miss! Dobbs’ Dead brings together Joe Agnello, Josh Dobbs, Cotter Ellis, Jessica Leone, Jack Vignone featuring Adrian Tromontano (of Twiddle/Reprise) for an unforgettable night of jams, soul, and pure musical magic. $10 presale/$15 at the door.
Join us as we say “see ya” to the summer of 2025, with DJ Myth Playing the best in hip-hop, soul, R&B, pop, funk and more… 8PM! FREE! Afterthoughts 8 VT 17 Waitsfield, VT 05673
ARTFul Justice 2025 What it is: A Silent Auction and Celebration of an Activated Community. All Proceeds from the Auction go to The Vermont Immigration Legal Defense Fund. Enjoy the Art Sale, Raise Awareness, Meet Like Minded People, and Celebrate Hope over Despair! Presented by: Indivisible Mad River Valley and Camel’s Hump Indivisible Beneficiary: The […]
Ring the bell, it’s game time! Back to school vibes meets #NotYourGrandmasBingo with DJ T.RAD (@taylorhopesforkindness) this Sunday, August 24! 6-8pm. $5/card. Limit two per person please. Don’t miss it!
Paddles up! 🏓 Come out for some friendly ping pong Thursday, June 26th! ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME! Whether you’re a pong master or just starting out and want to hone your skills, come out and play and meet other ping pong appreciators. Say hi to Dan, our official Valley Ping Pong Coordinator. You can play […]
Come out for a little #PingPong this Thursday! Free to play. #allskilllevelswelcome #TableTennis #pingponglife #ValleyPongNight #MadRiverValley #ThingstodoWaitsfield
The Neon Ramblers are back on stage at Afterthoughts! 80’s anthems meet banjo strings 🎶✨ The Neon Ramblers are bringing your favorite throwback hits to life—bluegrass style—live at Afterthoughts! 🪕🎤 Get ready for nostalgia with a twang! Neon Ramblers (formerly Dojo) is a project from members of The Grift that takes classic (mostly 80’s) pop […]
🎤 Open Mic Night at Afterthoughts 🎶 Bring your songs, stories, jokes, or whatever’s been bouncing around in your brain — we’ve got the mic, you bring the magic. 🎸✨ Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just want to try something new in a low-pressure, friendly space, this is your night. Come hang out, sip […]
FREE SHOW! PHISH nostalgia act, SPOOPH, is back for another Phantastic Phish Phriday on August 1st. Spooph is comprised of members Max Guyton/Bass, Bruce Falconer/Drums, Warren Rich/Chairman of the Boards and Graham on Guitar 😉 When musicians really love Phish and music in general, you can feel it in every note. 🎶 The jams are […]
Got something to say? A song to sing? A joke to land? Come share your talent, try something new, or just cheer on the brave souls who take the mic! 🎶 Music, poetry, comedy, stories—whatever you’ve got, we want to hear it. 6pm-8:30PM Sign-ups start at 5:30pm. First come, first on stage! Bring your friends, […]
Come out for a little #PingPong this Thursday! Free to play. #allskilllevelswelcome #TableTennis #pingponglife #ValleyPongNight #MadRiverValley #ThingstodoWaitsfield
Paddles up! 🏓 Come out for some friendly ping pong Thursday, June 26th! ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME! Whether you’re a pong master or just starting out and want to hone your skills, come out and play and meet other ping pong appreciators. Say hi to Dan, our official Valley Ping Pong Coordinator. You can play […]
🎶 Fresh sounds, local vibes. Support new bands and original music right here in the Mad River Valley. Check out FOLDEROL this Saturday! “Folderol, hailing from Waitsfield VT is here to bring the party. With a blend of dance music, synth laden grooves and a few songs to catch your breath in between, they promise […]
Get ready to sizzle — it’s a Wet Hot Summer like you’ve never seen before. Drag, tease, and heat turned all the way up. On Saturday, July 5th, enjoy the hottest Summer Drag & Burlesque show the Valley has ever seen…at Afterthoughts. Featuring: EMOJI NIGHTMARE KATNISS EVERQUEER PONY BAMBINO RHEDD RHUMM MISS CHEKOVA PUCK WILD […]
🔥 Spin, Step, and Connect! 🔥 Join us for a night of Latin heat with with Jacki & Ryan! Spintroduction (Salsa spin basics) and Kizconnection (Kizomba partner + rhythm connection) — lessons from 6–8PM 💃🕺 Then dance the night away at our social from 8–11:30PM with salsa, bachata, kizomba & more! 🎶 🎧 Music by […]
Back again! The spOOph summer run of Phish Fridays. We’ve got brand new sets for your ears. Come grab a burger and a beer, and enjoy the meaningless excitement of smooth atonal sounds Peace Burger and the Bar open at 4pm. Music 7:30pm
Paddles up! 🏓 Come out for some friendly ping pong Thursday, June 26th! ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME! Whether you’re a pong master or just starting out and want to hone your skills, come out and play and meet other ping pong appreciators. Say hi to Dan, our official Valley Ping Pong Coordinator. You can play […]
Don’t miss this month’s installment of #NotYourGrandmasBingo with DJ TRAD on Sunday, June 22. 6-8pm And since it’s pride month, the theme can only be “Big Gay Bingo!” So come on out and play! $5/card, Crazy Prizes! Burlington Beer Co. specials and swag!
REGGAE NITE @afterthoughts.vt 6/21 Solstice Vibes! PLAYING THE BEST IN ROOTS & REGGAE featuring @sattasound + friends Needle drops at 9PM
