Vermont Public Community Calendar

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET
by TALENE MONAHON
directed by AILEEN WEN MCGRODDY
adapted from The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret by SUSANNA CENTLIVRE (1714)
MAY 13 - 31, 2026

A family vacation on the high seas goes awry when a famous painting is discovered missing and the culprit is suspected to be one of the passengers aboard the Aqua Royale: Paris to Portugal. Loosely adapted from Susanna Centlivre’s 1714 farce of the same name, Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret follows a colorful cast including a pair of jealous lovers, an iceberg-phobic captain, a frustrated musical revue performer, a scheming mother-in-law, and an enterprising toilet maid as they try to make it to Lisbon with a boat-load of secrets. Set sail for a side-splitting, laugh-’til-you cry adventure!

Regular Tickets: $37-$80
Student / Youth (Under 25): $28
Pay-What-You-Can Preview (May. 13): $10+

3D Printers (Level 1) is a hands-on certification for the makerspace 3D printers. In this workshop, you will learn to design in TinkerCAD, slice in Orca and send your print to the 3D printer.

Ages 10+. Children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult.

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET
by TALENE MONAHON
directed by AILEEN WEN MCGRODDY
adapted from The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret by SUSANNA CENTLIVRE (1714)
MAY 13 - 31, 2026

A family vacation on the high seas goes awry when a famous painting is discovered missing and the culprit is suspected to be one of the passengers aboard the Aqua Royale: Paris to Portugal. Loosely adapted from Susanna Centlivre’s 1714 farce of the same name, Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret follows a colorful cast including a pair of jealous lovers, an iceberg-phobic captain, a frustrated musical revue performer, a scheming mother-in-law, and an enterprising toilet maid as they try to make it to Lisbon with a boat-load of secrets. Set sail for a side-splitting, laugh-’til-you cry adventure!

Regular Tickets: $37-$80
Student / Youth (Under 25): $28
Pay-What-You-Can Preview (May. 13): $10+

Join us to celebrate the launch of our newest boat built by students in Lake Champlain!

Over the course of this school year, a group of students from Middlebury Union High School and the Long Trail Program have been participating in our alternative education boat building program. These boat building students have been coming to the Museum’s boat shop weekly to learn, work with their hands, and come together to build a 25’ wooden rowing gig that will join the Museum’s fleet for education, school rowing teams, expeditions, and the public. It’s been an incredible journey for all of them, including a trip to the forest to learn how to select a tree that will be used to build a boat and literally building the boat from tree to finished vessel with guidance from expert boat builders.

On May 22, all parents, teachers, staff, friends, and members of the public are invited to join us at the Museum for a special launch day celebration. Students will present their finished boat, share a little bit about their experience building, and then we’ll parade them down to the harbor where they will launch the boat for the very first time in the lake.

This event is free to join, no registration required. Light refreshments will be provided.

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET
by TALENE MONAHON
directed by AILEEN WEN MCGRODDY
adapted from The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret by SUSANNA CENTLIVRE (1714)
MAY 13 - 31, 2026

A family vacation on the high seas goes awry when a famous painting is discovered missing and the culprit is suspected to be one of the passengers aboard the Aqua Royale: Paris to Portugal. Loosely adapted from Susanna Centlivre’s 1714 farce of the same name, Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret follows a colorful cast including a pair of jealous lovers, an iceberg-phobic captain, a frustrated musical revue performer, a scheming mother-in-law, and an enterprising toilet maid as they try to make it to Lisbon with a boat-load of secrets. Set sail for a side-splitting, laugh-’til-you cry adventure!

Regular Tickets: $37-$80
Student / Youth (Under 25): $28
Pay-What-You-Can Preview (May. 13): $10+

Join us at Underhill Ironworks for our Memorial Day Weekend Open Studio.

📅 May 23 & May 24
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Organized by the Vermont Crafts Council, this special event features more than 50 welded steel sculptures exploring a wide range of themes. Visitors are invited to walk the grounds, explore the studio, and experience the work up close in the place where it is created.

With Mount Mansfield providing a stunning backdrop for your arrival and visit, it’s a perfect way to spend a spring day in Vermont.

Friends, collectors, and anyone curious about sculpture are warmly welcome.

The public is invited to visit gallery and gardens at The Fourth Corner Foundation during the VT open studio tour, Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, 10-5PM. The gallery exhibit will include the work and contact information of local artists and artisans from several southern Vermont communities. The exhibition will run from May 22-October 8. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, May 23 is the first day of the 2026 season! The Museum grounds, exhibits, and store will officially open for the season for all to visit and explore. Admission is free for all visitors and we’ll have some fun opening day activities for all ages including:

- Opening of the Museum’s new exhibit, “Fragments: Voices of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain”
- Unveiling of a new mural by Juniper Creative Arts
- A scavenger hunt for kids of all ages (even grown-up kids!)
- An author talk with James Nelson on his book, Benedict Arnold’s Navy.
- Featured screening of a general overview Ken Burns’ The American Revolution documentary, thanks to PBS and WETA+
- Free museum tours throughout the day
- Food available for purchase from La Chapina Guatemalan Cuisine
- And more!

Opening day programs are free to attend for all ages, no registration required.

Let's get creative together with another monthly drop-in artmaking activity inspired by artists' work featured in BCA's spring exhibitions, "Human Impact: Art and our Environment" and "What's the Difference? Sculptural Ideas."

Sing, dance and clap along!

Regional Emmy award winners and stars of the Vermont PBS take to the stage in this fun family concert. Chris Dorman (Mister Chris) and his collaborators share classic and original kids' songs.

Check out episodes from Seasons 1 and 2 of "Mister Chris and Friends" on Vermont PBS or YouTube.

This program is a great fit for ages 3-8 and families and is free and unticketed.

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET
by TALENE MONAHON
directed by AILEEN WEN MCGRODDY
adapted from The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret by SUSANNA CENTLIVRE (1714)
MAY 13 - 31, 2026

A family vacation on the high seas goes awry when a famous painting is discovered missing and the culprit is suspected to be one of the passengers aboard the Aqua Royale: Paris to Portugal. Loosely adapted from Susanna Centlivre’s 1714 farce of the same name, Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret follows a colorful cast including a pair of jealous lovers, an iceberg-phobic captain, a frustrated musical revue performer, a scheming mother-in-law, and an enterprising toilet maid as they try to make it to Lisbon with a boat-load of secrets. Set sail for a side-splitting, laugh-’til-you cry adventure!

Regular Tickets: $37-$80
Student / Youth (Under 25): $28
Pay-What-You-Can Preview (May. 13): $10+

Mad Arts is excited to present Off The Wall, our annual community art fundraiser and a beloved Mad River Valley tradition.

Artists from across the Valley and throughout Vermont have been invited to create original works on a 12 × 12 inch panel—each piece a unique expression of creativity and experimentation. Proceeds from the exhibition directly support the ongoing work of our community art center.

Tickets are $150 and include entry into a lottery to win a panel of your choice—off the wall.

From bold and playful to thoughtful and refined, every panel offers something new to discover—making this exhibition an accessible and inspiring entry point for seasoned collectors and first-time visitors alike.

Join us for this vibrant, limited-time showcase and celebrate the artists who help shape and sustain our local creative community.

May 2–May 23, 2026

Looking for a supportive space to learn the basics of car care?

Burlington Technical Center is offering the Garage Girls Auto Confidence for Women Series running May 9–June 6, taught in partnership with Rowley Wrench. This hands-on class series is designed to build confidence and practical skills for everyday drivers.

Topics include under-the-hood basics, fluid checks, replacing wipers and filters, emergency roadside skills, oil changes, and how to communicate with a mechanic. Rowley Wrench brings a welcoming, practical approach that helps participants feel comfortable asking questions and learning by doing.

Take one class or join the full series to build skills over time.

$65 per class
$275 for the full 5-class series (save $50)

No prior experience needed. Spots are limited—reach out to register or learn more.

The program features works by long-time collaborators and composers Juan Pablo Contreras and Nubia Jaime Donjuan.

Brian Messier, director

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring Danzón No. 3 "The Lone Pine" by Donjuan and a new piece by Latin Grammy-nominated Contreras—both commissioned by the Hop and performed for the very first time.

Part of the Mexican Repertoire Initiative—a Hop initiative to create, support and expand the reach of new repertoire by Mexican composer.

Artists Talkback
Saturday, May 23rd following the 7:30pm performance

Join us after the 7:30 PM show for a conversation with Wonder! company.
Admission is Free to the Public.

Tickets to the performance are NOT included or required for the event.

The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon and Relay promises a scenic route, vibrant community spirit, and something for everyone. Running options include a full marathon, half marathon as part of 2-person relay, or a 3-5 person relay. The course includes the iconic Church Street Marketplace, the bike path overlooking Lake Champlain, and four of Burlington’s parks. Whether you are a participant or in the crowd cheering, this event will start your summer off on a high note.

Join us at Underhill Ironworks for our Memorial Day Weekend Open Studio.

📅 May 23 & May 24
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Organized by the Vermont Crafts Council, this special event features more than 50 welded steel sculptures exploring a wide range of themes. Visitors are invited to walk the grounds, explore the studio, and experience the work up close in the place where it is created.

With Mount Mansfield providing a stunning backdrop for your arrival and visit, it’s a perfect way to spend a spring day in Vermont.

Friends, collectors, and anyone curious about sculpture are warmly welcome.

Open Palette is a casual open studio session for adult artists of all disciplines. Bring your own projects and enjoy dedicated time to work, create and experiment in a shared creative space. This is a gathering designed to foster community, conversation and connection among artists.

World Premiere Production

WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET
by Talene Monaon
directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy
adapted from The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret by Susanna Centlivre (1714)

MAY 13 - 31, 2026

A family vacation on the high seas goes awry when a famous painting is discovered missing and the culprit is suspected to be one of the passengers aboard the Aqua Royale: Paris to Portugal. Loosely adapted from Susanna Centlivre’s 1714 farce of the same name, WONDER! A WOMAN KEEPS A SECRET follows a colorful cast including a pair of jealous lovers, an iceberg-phobic captain, a frustrated musical revue performer, a scheming mother-in-law, and an enterprising toilet maid as they try to make it to Lisbon with a boat-load of secrets. Set sail for a side-splitting, laugh-’til-you cry adventure!

Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves—the all-new Sesame Street Live show! This exciting experience brings Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to the stage with singing, dancing, and favorite songs like “Sunny Days,” “Elmo’s Got the Moves,” and “Letter of the Day.” Families will laugh, learn, and play together in a heartwarming celebration that you’ll treasure long after the final song.

Sensory Notice: This show contains Flashing Lights, Haze (Fog), and Confetti

Lap Policy: Children under 2 years old do not require a ticket to sit on a parent’s lap. All other patrons require tickets.