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The Drowsy Chaperone
7:30pm-2:00pm The Drowsy ChaperoneIT'S ONE SHOW-STOPPING NUMBER AFTER ANOTHER! Eric Love is back to direct and Star in this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle Stars & Jen Greenwood is our musical director!! When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. A loving send-up of the "golden age" of musicals. Masks are encouraged, but not required. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. Those with Access Needs, please, call (802)229-0492 or email [email protected] for viewing alternatives.
Montpelier Art Walk Reception at the VT Supreme Court Gallery with SPACES & PLACES
4:30pm-7:00pm Montpelier Art Walk Reception at the VT Supreme Court Gallery with SPACES & PLACESThis year's Summer exhibition at the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery opens with, SPACES AND PLACES –Pictorial Interpretations by 3 visionary artists - encompasses artistic approaches which range from the representational to the abstract, from documentary to conceptual. The selection of works reflects the diverse ways these Vermont artists engage space and place to explore questions of acceptance, memory, environments, family, gender, history, power, spirituality, nostalgia, anxiety, or desire. Featuring paintings by artists: Anne Davis, Jamie Rauchman and James Secor. This exceptional trio of artists explores and creates realms beyond the ordinary physical world to encompass “landscapes of the imagination” which reveal inner realities and transcend our everyday lives. Free and open to the Public. Refreshments and Food Served. The exhibition is on view from July 7 – September 30. The VT Supreme Court is open weekdays from 8:30 - 4:30pm daily NOTE: The gallery is closed during the lunch hour 12:00 -1:00
Wood spoon carvers Jeff and Ellen Falsgraf of Vermont Spoon exhibiting during Montpelier Art Walk at Artisans Hand
4:00pm-7:00pm Wood spoon carvers Jeff and Ellen Falsgraf of Vermont Spoon exhibiting during Montpelier Art Walk at Artisans HandThe next Montpelier Art Walk is coming up on August 1, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. This event is a fantastic way to get a taste of the local art scene in our sweet city. Artisans Hand is featuring Jeff and Ellen Falsgraf of Vermont Spoon. The two artisans handcraft spoons out of locally sourced hardwoods in their Richmond, Vermont studio. They create a variety of cooking and eating spoons, as well as other kitchen utensils such as spatulas. Jeff will show how to finish-carve and shape with a knife, while Ellen will be sanding and raising the grain, and demonstrating the oiling process. Ellen and Jeff were featured on WCAX's Made in Vermont – check it out: https://www.wcax.com/2025/03/10/made-vermont-vermont-spoon/ Stop by the gallery and grab your guidebook!
Show #68 at The Front Gallery
4:00pm-8:00pm Show #68 at The Front GalleryThe Front Gallery at 6 Barre Street, Montpelier, is pleased to present Show #68, a group show of work by all 23 Front members opening with an Art Walk reception on August 1 , 4-8 . The show continues through August on Fridays 4-7pm , Saturdays and Sundays 11-5 pm . The Front is a member-owned and cooperatively managed business founded in 2015 which puts on 12 month long exhibits of members' work each year, alternating group shows with single artist show.s. Show 68 will have a variety of work, some expressionist pieces, some work done in a restrained style, some abstract art, some narrative paintings, a wool rug , a wood block print and more! . Come see why this gallery has built a solid reputation for excellence and a loyal following.
ORCA Media's Make TV & Film Camp Screening
5:00pm-8:00pm ORCA Media's Make TV & Film Camp ScreeningLights, camera, action! ORCA Media presents Cinema on the Art Walk! Montpelier's August Art Walk lands on the final day of Make TV & Film Camp's second session, and we're celebrating with a special screening of the campers' work! We're showcasing the creative projects made during camp. Local filmmaker, Lukas Huffman, will also screen a short documentary about a sustainability high school class in NYC and lead a Q&A with our young filmmakers. We encourage all campers, families, friends, and the local community to come cheer them on as they share their process and ideas. Friday, August 1. Open Studio: 5 PM. Screening: 6 PM, VPC Filmmaker Meet Up: 7 PM ORCA Media, 62 Ridge Street, Montpelier, VT See you during Art Walk!
The Drowsy Chaperone
7:30pm-2:00pm The Drowsy ChaperoneIT'S ONE SHOW-STOPPING NUMBER AFTER ANOTHER! Eric Love is back to direct and Star in this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle Stars & Jen Greenwood is our musical director!! When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. A loving send-up of the "golden age" of musicals. Masks are encouraged, but not required. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. Those with Access Needs, please, call (802)229-0492 or email [email protected] for viewing alternatives.
Wine Tasting & Mead Day Celebration at Montpelier Vineyards
1:00pm-5:00pm Wine Tasting & Mead Day Celebration at Montpelier VineyardsJoin us for a free outdoor tasting at Montpelier Vineyards! Sample six delightful wines, including our certified organic Petite Pearl red, refreshing sparkling wine, and handcrafted mead. In honor of National Mead Day, we’ll be celebrating with a special selection of meads, along with complimentary snacks and hors d’oeuvres. Come raise a glass and explore the unique flavors of mead! Tastings are held outdoors and are weather dependent—rain date is Sunday, August 3rd. Please check our website for updates before your visit:
Monthly Birding Outing at NBNC
8:00am-9:30am Monthly Birding Outing at NBNCA casual morning of birding for all interests and experience levels facilitated by NBNC staff and guest leaders. These new monthly gatherings are about spending time enjoying our resident wild birds. No binoculars? No problem! The only requirement is an appreciation of birds (though we do have binoculars for those who would like them). No experience necessary.
Stationery Store Day
10:00am-5:00pm Stationery Store DayMagpie & Tiger is celebrating both its first year anniversary, and Stationery Store Day on Saturday August 2nd, 10 AM to 5 PM. There will be goodie bags, special SSD merch, snacks, and demos/activities throughout the day, plus a raffle for a $50 gift certificate. More details to come. Follow on social media and newsletter signup on their website for updates.
The Drowsy Chaperone
7:30pm-2:00pm The Drowsy ChaperoneIT'S ONE SHOW-STOPPING NUMBER AFTER ANOTHER! Eric Love is back to direct and Star in this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle Stars & Jen Greenwood is our musical director!! When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. A loving send-up of the "golden age" of musicals. Masks are encouraged, but not required. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. Those with Access Needs, please, call (802)229-0492 or email [email protected] for viewing alternatives.
Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
12:00pm-1:00pm Brown Bag Lunch Concert SeriesGreat music every Wednesday @ noon til SEP 10 at the lush Christ Church courtyard at State & Elm Streets. This series is a beloved part of our City’s summer vibe, and Monteverdi is bringing it back because of the support of the Hunger Mountain Coop, as well as Montpelier Alive, Bear Pond books, Capitol Grounds, the Drawing Board, Sarducci's, Shippee Family Eyecare, Skinny Pancake, and Woodbury Mountain Toys! Thank you all for keeping great music and art free this summer. Visit monteverdimusic.org for the summer lineup!
"Gone Guys" Documentary Screening & Discussion
6:00pm-8:00pm "Gone Guys" Documentary Screening & DiscussionGone Guys explores a “quiet crisis” in our communities, hidden in plain sight: the increasing disengagement and isolation of boys and young men. Set in rural Vermont, this documentary brings national data to life highlighting the struggles faced by boys and young men and sets the stage for a meaningful conversation. Set in Vermont, the film brings national data to life with engaging animation accompanying lived experience featuring young men, educators, mentors, and trailblazing programs that are working to re-engage boys and young men in their communities and reshape their futures.
"Gone Guys" Documentary Screening & Discussion
6:00pm-8:00pm "Gone Guys" Documentary Screening & DiscussionGone Guys explores a “quiet crisis” in our communities, hidden in plain sight: the increasing disengagement and isolation of boys and young men. Set in rural Vermont, this documentary brings national data to life highlighting the struggles faced by boys and young men and sets the stage for a meaningful conversation. Set in Vermont, the film brings national data to life with engaging animation accompanying lived experience featuring young men, educators, mentors, and trailblazing programs that are working to re-engage boys and young men in their communities and reshape their futures.
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Art Gallery Reception: Katama Murray
5:00pm-7:00pm Art Gallery Reception: Katama MurrayPlease join us for an evening celebrating our summer art exhibit, Light & Shadow: Botanical Dualities by Katama Murray. Browse the gallery, meet the artist, and enjoy some light refreshments. Katama will give a short artist talk at 5:30 pm. A portion of artwork sales will support NBNC. This show features a collection of multidisciplinary cyanotype prints and poems inspired by seasonal plant species and elements of nature. Using this photographic printmaking process, each print on paper and fabric is created using the chemistry of natural sunlight, water, and time, thus transforming shapes and textures into a memory that is tied to time and place.
Fractured Fables: African Tales
5:30pm-6:00pm Fractured Fables: African TalesEnsemble storytelling and physical theater campers create an original play - inspired by African Folk Tales - brought to you by our youth ensemble ages 9 & up. This fun show is the culminating project of their one-week intensive, led by professional directors & designers including director Alexa Kartschoke! Run time is approximately 30 minutes. It's fun for Everyone (all ages). Our Great Thanks to Jordan Mensah & Samuel Maama Marquaye of Shidaa Projects Inc for being our cultural/educational consultants AND for creating the West African Drum Music & Dancing that is Part of Our Production! Masks are strongly encouraged, but not required. The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. Wheelchair/walker users, please call us (802-229-0492) or email [email protected] to discuss options for seeing the show.
Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
12:00pm-1:00pm Brown Bag Lunch Concert SeriesGreat music every Wednesday @ noon til SEP 10 at the lush Christ Church courtyard at State & Elm Streets. This series is a beloved part of our City’s summer vibe, and Monteverdi is bringing it back because of the support of the Hunger Mountain Coop, as well as Montpelier Alive, Bear Pond books, Capitol Grounds, the Drawing Board, Sarducci's, Shippee Family Eyecare, Skinny Pancake, and Woodbury Mountain Toys! Thank you all for keeping great music and art free this summer. Visit monteverdimusic.org for the summer lineup!
Jazz, Pop and Contemporary Gospel Community Meal Program Benefit Concert
7:00pm-9:00pm Jazz, Pop and Contemporary Gospel Community Meal Program Benefit ConcertJazz, Pop, and Contemporary Gospel Community Meal Program Benefit Concert August 14th, 7pm: Unitarian Church Sliding scale $5 – $1,000 tax deductible donation Vocalist Kaoru Azuma and guitarist Jesse Forest are excited to be joined by renowned Vermont musicians pianist Parker Shper and bassist Robinson Morse for a one-night only concert at the Unitarian Church! The concert will feature popular songs from Joni Mitchell and the Beatles, classic jazz standards, and a collection of recently composed contemporary Gospel songs. All proceeds will go to support the Unitarian Universalist Church’s Community Lunch program. Tax deductible receipts available on request.
Songs & S'mores
6:00pm-7:30pm Songs & S'moresCome join us for an evening of songs and s’mores as we gather around the campfire to share each other’s company and revel in the joy of summer! This is a family friendly event and we welcome people of all ages! Bring your favorite song or campfire story, or just come as you are and join us for what is sure to be a memorable evening. The campfire will be located within close proximity to the Nature Center and all s’mores fixings will be provided. Bring your instruments and your favorite songs to share if you’d like!
Dirt Road Theater's Château De La Morte
6:00pm-8:00pm Dirt Road Theater's Château De La MorteChateau De La Morte 2025 Advance Summer Performance Camp by Maren Langdon Spillane music by Savannah Yates story devised by 2025 Play Creation and Performance Camp It's 1984 and the the Stanley family has had a major success. After selling their new computer software program to IBM, they celebrate by purchasing an ancient castle in France believed to have been their ancestral home. They soon discover that both the castle and their family history have some dark secrets. Chateau De La Morte is an original play written by Maren Langdon Spillane with original music by Savannah Yates devised as a part of Dirt Road Theater's 2025 Play Creation and Performance class including: Eli Askew, Tarin Askew, Norah Bissonnette, Quinn Bright, Molly Carpenter, Elena Guadagno, Max McCusker, Emma McCusker, Siobhan Murman, Naomi Peterson, Case Phinney, Maddie Reisner, Emmett Stowell, and Helen Warshofsky. Second performance Saturday, August 16th 2-4pm Tickets via the link.
Yoga at the State House 2025
9:00am-11:00am Yoga at the State House 2025Join us August 16th at 9 am for an all levels, family friendly yoga and meditation practice on the State House Lawn in Montpelier, Vermont. This event is our favorite fundraiser for @pcavt and this year is going to be the best yet! We're honored and excited to share this event with Prevent Child Abuse Vermont and all the work that they do. DONATE and RSVP here to help us reach our goals, visit the event link today! FREE Goodie Bags for the first 100 attendees and PRIZES as well (must be present to win!) We are now accepting goodie bag and prize sponsors! You can visit the event link and fill out the RSVP form and I'll get right back to you... Thank you for supporting our community.
Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
12:00pm-1:00pm Brown Bag Lunch Concert SeriesGreat music every Wednesday @ noon til SEP 10 at the lush Christ Church courtyard at State & Elm Streets. This series is a beloved part of our City’s summer vibe, and Monteverdi is bringing it back because of the support of the Hunger Mountain Coop, as well as Montpelier Alive, Bear Pond books, Capitol Grounds, the Drawing Board, Sarducci's, Shippee Family Eyecare, Skinny Pancake, and Woodbury Mountain Toys! Thank you all for keeping great music and art free this summer. Visit monteverdimusic.org for the summer lineup!
Facing Suicide Together Through Stories of Hope and Healing
4:00pm-6:00pm Facing Suicide Together Through Stories of Hope and HealingFacing Suicide Together: Stories of Hope and Healing takes place Thursday, August 21 from 4–6 pm at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Montpelier. This free event features live storytelling, film screenings from the FacingSuicideVT.com campaign, a keynote by suicide prevention specialist Sarah Gaer, and community conversation to uplift voices of resilience and hope.
World Soccer Festival
9:00am-2:00pm World Soccer FestivalWorld Soccer Festival is an interactive community event celebrating cultural diversity in Vermont through soccer. This 3v3 soccer event is for kids from grades 3 to 8.
Parkapalooza!!
4:00pm-8:00pm Parkapalooza!!Parkapalooza is back in 2025 for a one time only free event put on by community, for community. No need to register! What is Parkapalooza? Historically a series of Free Summer Concerts, Parkapalooza funding was cut from the Parks budget in 2025. A group of community members decided to pull it off anyway with help from local sponsors of Timberhomes, Blossom, Onion River Outdoors and City of Montpelier Parks!! Saturday August 23rd, 4:00-8:00pm Rain date August 24th What to Expect: Playing live at the Tuning Forks Soundstage at the Old Shelter in Hubbard Park, Parkapalooza is a family friendly concert featuring live music, a giant slip ‘n slide, delicious crepes from La Bon Crêpe Cart and a huge open space for people to gather and listen to live music. Parkapalooza celebrates all that we love about Central Vermont— family time outside, community and the arts, so join us!
Dance Open House
10:00am-2:00pm Dance Open HouseNew dancewear will be available to try on and order, as well as our free used dancewear exchange for gently used items. Explore all that our spaces have to offer, and meet our teachers and faculty. There will be free dance for young dancers, fun dance challenges, a raffle for studio credit, and free PIZZA!
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FROG POND ACTIVITY
2:00pm-3:30pm FROG POND ACTIVITYAn annual fun event catching pond creatures and learning about their adaptations for survival. We'll use skimmers and catch frogs by hand, place animals in water containers to see, and then release them. Meet Naturalist Gail Johnson at Frog Pond just inside the Hubbard Park main entrance. open to all ages and free!
Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
12:00pm-1:00pm Brown Bag Lunch Concert SeriesGreat music every Wednesday @ noon til SEP 10 at the lush Christ Church courtyard at State & Elm Streets. This series is a beloved part of our City’s summer vibe, and Monteverdi is bringing it back because of the support of the Hunger Mountain Coop, as well as Montpelier Alive, Bear Pond books, Capitol Grounds, the Drawing Board, Sarducci's, Shippee Family Eyecare, Skinny Pancake, and Woodbury Mountain Toys! Thank you all for keeping great music and art free this summer. Visit monteverdimusic.org for the summer lineup!
Entering the Age of Possibility: Reframing This Challenging Time
6:30pm-8:00pm Entering the Age of Possibility: Reframing This Challenging TimeFeeling overwhelmed by the chaos, confusion, and uncertainty in the world right now? You're not alone. Join local author and owner of Lucid Path Wellness Wendy Halley for a thought-provoking talk that offers a fresh lens on this pivotal moment in history.
AARP Montpelier Bike Ride - Creemie run to Red Hen
1:00pm-3:30pm AARP Montpelier Bike Ride - Creemie run to Red HenBike, connect, and have fun on an AARP social ride! This month and the last ride of the summer, join AARP members and other age 50+ bikers for a gravel road ride to Red Hen Bakery for a creemie! (5 miles each way with a few hills, 10 miles RT!). The bike ride will be about 45 - 60 minutes each way at an easy pace with a creemie stop in the middle. This event is rain or shine. Bring your bike, e bikes welcome! Please register to participate and registration info is on the URL provided Start location is at VT Dept of Labor Parking lot on Green Mountain Drive (just west of the Montpelier High School)
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End-of-Summer Party!
10:30am-1:00pm End-of-Summer Party!Join us as we celebrate the end of another fantastic Summer Reading Challenge—for kids and adults! Storytelling with Tim Jennings | 10:30–11:00 AM | Hayes Room Kick off the fun with master storyteller Tim Jennings as he delights all ages with tales to spark the imagination. Mini Golf Madness | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Library Lawn Test your skills on our special 9-hole mini golf course on the library lawn! Fun for all ages. Stuffie Sleepover Pickup | All Morning | Hayes Room Reunite with your brave stuffies and find out what adventures they had during their overnight stay! (Stuffie Sleepover Drop-off Storytime: Friday, August 29, 4PM) Prize Drawings | 1:00 PM | Hayes Room We’ll wrap things up with drawings for our Summer Reading Challenge prizes. Be there to celebrate your fellow readers, and maybe win something yourself! Come celebrate your summer of stories, adventures, and accomplishments with games, fun, and community cheer!
River Rhythms: A Summer Concert Series in Montpelier
4:00pm-8:00pm River Rhythms: A Summer Concert Series in MontpelierUnwind riverside every other Sunday this summer at Juana’s Garden Cannabis Boutique for River Rhythms, a free concert series celebrating local culture, community, and music. Join us from 4-8 PM for craft drinks, local eats, and diverse world music—live sets begin at 5 PM. Enjoy the vibe in the Bear Naked Growler beer garden, with new performers and food vendors each time. ****This is the Grand Finale and featuring: La Lovo & Dave Pransky Acoustic Duet (Owner's of Juana's Garden!) Nowhere Washington (New Album Celebration) The Michael Louis-Smith Funk Trio (From New York) Food vendor Beer Garden at the Bear Naked Gorwler See Montpelier in a new light—by the river, with rhythm. Don't forget to RSVP your spot, so we can plan ahead properly. Here are a few things to know before you come: *Age verification at the entrance – guests 21+ will receive a wristband for alcohol purchases *Minors must be accompanied by an adult over 21 years of age *No cannabis consumption allowed on site *Local food vendors and drinks available *Bring a foldable chair or blanket – seating is limited *Plenty of free on site Get ready for a beautiful day of music, connection, and local celebration in Montpelier. See you by the river! — The Juana’s Garden Cannabis Boutique Team juanasgarden.net | Facebook: juanasgardenvt I IG @juanasgvt
Fri Aug 1
The Drowsy Chaperone
Friday Aug 1st 7:30 pm - Sunday Aug 3rd 2:00 pm@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602
IT'S ONE SHOW-STOPPING NUMBER AFTER ANOTHER! Eric Love is back to direct and Star in this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle Stars & Jen Greenwood is our musical director!! When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. A loving send-up of the "golden age" of musicals.
Masks are encouraged, but not required.
The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. Those with Access Needs, please, call (802)229-0492 or email [email protected] for viewing alternatives.
Fri Aug 1
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Montpelier Art Walk Reception at the VT Supreme Court Gallery with SPACES & PLACES
Friday Aug 1st 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm@ Vermont Supreme Court Gallery
Fri Aug 1
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wood spoon carvers Jeff and Ellen Falsgraf of Vermont Spoon exhibiting during Montpelier Art Walk at Artisans Hand
Friday Aug 1st 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm@ Artisans Hand Craft Gallery
Fri Aug 1
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Show #68 at The Front Gallery
Friday Aug 1st 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm@ 6 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Fri Aug 1
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
ORCA Media's Make TV & Film Camp Screening
Friday Aug 1st 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm@ ORCA Media, 62 Ridge Street, Montpelier
Sat Aug 2
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Wine Tasting & Mead Day Celebration at Montpelier Vineyards
Saturday Aug 2nd 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm@ 2446 Elm St. Montpelier, VT
Join us for a free outdoor tasting at Montpelier Vineyards! Sample six delightful wines, including our certified organic Petite Pearl red, refreshing sparkling wine, and handcrafted mead. In honor of National Mead Day, we’ll be celebrating with a special selection of meads, along with complimentary snacks and hors d’oeuvres.
Come raise a glass and explore the unique flavors of mead! Tastings are held outdoors and are weather dependent—rain date is Sunday, August 3rd.
Please check our website for updates before your visit:
Sat Aug 2
8:00 am to 9:30 am
Monthly Birding Outing at NBNC
Saturday Aug 2nd 8:00 am to 9:30 am@ North Branch Nature Center
A casual morning of birding for all interests and experience levels facilitated by NBNC staff and guest leaders. These new monthly gatherings are about spending time enjoying our resident wild birds. No binoculars? No problem! The only requirement is an appreciation of birds (though we do have binoculars for those who would like them). No experience necessary.
Sat Aug 2
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Stationery Store Day
Saturday Aug 2nd 10:00 am to 5:00 pm@ 15 State Street, Suite 101
Magpie & Tiger is celebrating both its first year anniversary, and Stationery Store Day on Saturday August 2nd, 10 AM to 5 PM.
There will be goodie bags, special SSD merch, snacks, and demos/activities throughout the day, plus a raffle for a $50 gift certificate.
More details to come. Follow on social media and newsletter signup on their website for updates.
Wed Aug 6
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
Wednesday Aug 6th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm@ Christ Church Courtyard, Montpelier
Great music every Wednesday @ noon til SEP 10 at the lush Christ Church courtyard at State & Elm Streets. This series is a beloved part of our City’s summer vibe, and Monteverdi is bringing it back because of the support of the Hunger Mountain Coop, as well as Montpelier Alive, Bear Pond books, Capitol Grounds, the Drawing Board, Sarducci's, Shippee Family Eyecare, Skinny Pancake, and Woodbury Mountain Toys! Thank you all for keeping great music and art free this summer. Visit monteverdimusic.org for the summer lineup!
Wed Aug 6
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Remembering Hiroshima - Creating a Kinder World
Wednesday Aug 6th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm@ Kellogg Hubbard Library lawn
80th anniversary Peace Walk, from Kellogg Hubbard Library down State St. to State House lawn for reflection and song.
Thu Aug 7
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
"Gone Guys" Documentary Screening & Discussion
Thursday Aug 7th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm@ Savoy Theater
Gone Guys explores a “quiet crisis” in our communities, hidden in plain sight: the increasing disengagement and isolation of boys and young men. Set in rural Vermont, this documentary brings national data to life highlighting the struggles faced by boys and young men and sets the stage for a meaningful conversation.
Set in Vermont, the film brings national data to life with engaging animation accompanying lived experience featuring young men, educators, mentors, and trailblazing programs that are working to re-engage boys and young men in their communities and reshape their futures.
Fri Aug 8
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
"Gone Guys" Documentary Screening & Discussion
Friday Aug 8th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm@ Savoy Theater
Gone Guys explores a “quiet crisis” in our communities, hidden in plain sight: the increasing disengagement and isolation of boys and young men. Set in rural Vermont, this documentary brings national data to life highlighting the struggles faced by boys and young men and sets the stage for a meaningful conversation.
Set in Vermont, the film brings national data to life with engaging animation accompanying lived experience featuring young men, educators, mentors, and trailblazing programs that are working to re-engage boys and young men in their communities and reshape their futures.
Fri Aug 8
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Art Gallery Reception: Katama Murray
Friday Aug 8th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm@ North Branch Nature Center
Please join us for an evening celebrating our summer art exhibit, Light & Shadow: Botanical Dualities by Katama Murray. Browse the gallery, meet the artist, and enjoy some light refreshments. Katama will give a short artist talk at 5:30 pm. A portion of artwork sales will support NBNC.
This show features a collection of multidisciplinary cyanotype prints and poems inspired by seasonal plant species and elements of nature. Using this photographic printmaking process, each print on paper and fabric is created using the chemistry of natural sunlight, water, and time, thus transforming shapes and textures into a memory that is tied to time and place.
Fri Aug 8
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Fractured Fables: African Tales
Friday Aug 8th 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Wed Aug 13
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
Wednesday Aug 13th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm@ Christ Church Courtyard, Montpelier
Great music every Wednesday @ noon til SEP 10 at the lush Christ Church courtyard at State & Elm Streets. This series is a beloved part of our City’s summer vibe, and Monteverdi is bringing it back because of the support of the Hunger Mountain Coop, as well as Montpelier Alive, Bear Pond books, Capitol Grounds, the Drawing Board, Sarducci's, Shippee Family Eyecare, Skinny Pancake, and Woodbury Mountain Toys! Thank you all for keeping great music and art free this summer. Visit monteverdimusic.org for the summer lineup!
Thu Aug 14
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Jazz, Pop and Contemporary Gospel Community Meal Program Benefit Concert
Thursday Aug 14th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm@ 130 Main Street Montpelier Unitarian Church
Thu Aug 14
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Songs & S'mores
Thursday Aug 14th 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm@ North Branch Nature Center
Come join us for an evening of songs and s’mores as we gather around the campfire to share each other’s company and revel in the joy of summer! This is a family friendly event and we welcome people of all ages! Bring your favorite song or campfire story, or just come as you are and join us for what is sure to be a memorable evening. The campfire will be located within close proximity to the Nature Center and all s’mores fixings will be provided. Bring your instruments and your favorite songs to share if you’d like!
Fri Aug 15
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Dirt Road Theater's Château De La Morte
Friday Aug 15th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm@ Montpelier Performing Arts Hub, Gary Library, 35 College Street
Sat Aug 16
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Yoga at the State House 2025
Saturday Aug 16th 9:00 am to 11:00 am@ State House Steps + Lawn
Wed Aug 20
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
Wednesday Aug 20th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm@ Christ Church Courtyard, Montpelier
Great music every Wednesday @ noon til SEP 10 at the lush Christ Church courtyard at State & Elm Streets. This series is a beloved part of our City’s summer vibe, and Monteverdi is bringing it back because of the support of the Hunger Mountain Coop, as well as Montpelier Alive, Bear Pond books, Capitol Grounds, the Drawing Board, Sarducci's, Shippee Family Eyecare, Skinny Pancake, and Woodbury Mountain Toys! Thank you all for keeping great music and art free this summer. Visit monteverdimusic.org for the summer lineup!
Thu Aug 21
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Facing Suicide Together Through Stories of Hope and Healing
Thursday Aug 21st 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm@ Capitol Plaza Hotel (Montpelier Room)
Facing Suicide Together: Stories of Hope and Healing takes place Thursday, August 21 from 4–6 pm at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Montpelier. This free event features live storytelling, film screenings from the FacingSuicideVT.com campaign, a keynote by suicide prevention specialist Sarah Gaer, and community conversation to uplift voices of resilience and hope.
Sat Aug 23
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
World Soccer Festival
Saturday Aug 23rd 9:00 am to 2:00 pm@ Montpelier High School
World Soccer Festival is an interactive community event celebrating cultural diversity in Vermont through soccer. This 3v3 soccer event is for kids from grades 3 to 8.
Sat Aug 23
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Parkapalooza!!
Saturday Aug 23rd 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm@ Hubbard Park Old Shelter & Stage
Sat Aug 23
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Dance Open House
Saturday Aug 23rd 10:00 am to 2:00 pm@ Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio, 62 Ridge Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
New dancewear will be available to try on and order, as well as our free used dancewear exchange for gently used items. Explore all that our spaces have to offer, and meet our teachers and faculty. There will be free dance for young dancers, fun dance challenges, a raffle for studio credit, and free PIZZA!
Sun Aug 24
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
FROG POND ACTIVITY
Sunday Aug 24th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm@ Frog Pond, Hubbard Park
An annual fun event catching pond creatures and learning about their adaptations for survival. We'll use skimmers and catch frogs by hand, place animals in water containers to see, and then release them. Meet Naturalist Gail Johnson at Frog Pond just inside the Hubbard Park main entrance.
open to all ages and free!
Wed Aug 27
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
Wednesday Aug 27th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm@ Christ Church Courtyard, Montpelier
Great music every Wednesday @ noon til SEP 10 at the lush Christ Church courtyard at State & Elm Streets. This series is a beloved part of our City’s summer vibe, and Monteverdi is bringing it back because of the support of the Hunger Mountain Coop, as well as Montpelier Alive, Bear Pond books, Capitol Grounds, the Drawing Board, Sarducci's, Shippee Family Eyecare, Skinny Pancake, and Woodbury Mountain Toys! Thank you all for keeping great music and art free this summer. Visit monteverdimusic.org for the summer lineup!
Wed Aug 27
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Entering the Age of Possibility: Reframing This Challenging Time
Wednesday Aug 27th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm@ Kellogg-Hubbard Library (Hayes Room)
Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos, confusion, and uncertainty in the world right now? You're not alone. Join local author and owner of Lucid Path Wellness Wendy Halley for a thought-provoking talk that offers a fresh lens on this pivotal moment in history.
Thu Aug 28
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
AARP Montpelier Bike Ride - Creemie run to Red Hen
Thursday Aug 28th 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm@ meet at Department of Labor Parking lot
Bike, connect, and have fun on an AARP social ride!
This month and the last ride of the summer, join AARP members and other age 50+ bikers for a gravel road ride to Red Hen Bakery for a creemie! (5 miles each way with a few hills, 10 miles RT!).
The bike ride will be about 45 - 60 minutes each way at an easy pace with a creemie stop in the middle. This event is rain or shine.
Bring your bike, e bikes welcome!
Please register to participate and registration info is on the URL provided
Start location is at VT Dept of Labor Parking lot on Green Mountain Drive (just west of the Montpelier High School)
Sat Aug 30
10:30 am to 1:00 pm
End-of-Summer Party!
Saturday Aug 30th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm@ Kellogg-Hubbard Library
Sun Aug 31
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
River Rhythms: A Summer Concert Series in Montpelier
Sunday Aug 31st 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm@ 188 River St, Montpelier
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