Blood Drive: The MOVE office holds its first blood drive. Ross Sports Center, noon-5 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2674.
Social Science Research Center Presentation: This series features a variety of presentations and lectures. Farrell Room, St. Edmund’s Hall, noon. Free. Contact 654-2371.
Street Safety for Women: Professor Laurie Shover teaches basic techniques to use in a threatening situation. Sutton Fire and Rescue Station, 12:30-2 p.m., 3-4:30 p.m., 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2667.
Tanzania Service Learning Trip Presentation: Students learn about the Ilula Orphan Program and about issues facing Tanzania today. Hoehl Welcome Center, 4:30 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2469.
Peace Corps Presentation: Students learn about the Peace Corps’ time lines, the application process and the two year commitment. Alliot, Vermont Room, 6:30-8 p.m. Contact 654-2547.
Praying the Rosary: Students meet for a meditative form of prayer. St. Michael’s Chapel, 7 p.m. Free. Contact alester@smcvt.edu.
Loreena McKinnett: This tour is presented by Great Northeast Productions. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 8 p.m. $45 and up. Contact 86-Flynn.
Analog Planet: This funk, jazz, electronic, indie-rock trio is opened by The Roys band. Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free, 21 and older, $5, 18-20 years old. Contact 658-4771.
Kris Holloway- Bidwell Reading: Author Kris Holloway speaks on her Peace Corps experience. Grand Maple Ballroom, UVM, 7-9 p.m. Free. Contact 656-8269.
Inspecting Carol: Daniel Sullivan’s comedy tells about the Soapbox Theater Company’s attempts to perform “A Christmas Carol.” FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $24.75 and up. Contact 86-FLYNN.
Scott Albert Johnson: This singer, songwriter and harmonica player is opened by Raina Rose. Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free, 21 and older, $5, 18-20 years old. Contact 658-4771.
Umphrey’s McGee: This Chicago sextet performs in the Higher Ground Ballroom. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 9 p.m. $23 in advance, $25 day of show. Contact 888-512-SHOW.
Uncommon Lunch: Psychology professor Ronald Miller discusses the Virginia Tech shooting. Klein Academic Enrichment Commons lounge, 11:45 a.m. Free. Contact 654-2288.
Duke University Visit: Lisa Rattray presents information about Duke’s professional environmental graduate school. Jeanmarie 376, 4 p.m. Contact lisa.rattray@duke.edu.
Born Into Brothels: Students watch this 2004 documentary about Sonagachi’s child prostitutes. Women’s Center, 6 p.m. Free. Contact womenscenter@smcvt.edu.
Inspecting Carol: Daniel Sullivan’s comedy tells about the Soapbox Theater Company’s attempts to perform “A Christmas Carol.” FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $24.75 and up. Contact 86-FLYNN.
Virginia Rodigues Quartet: This singer performs the Samba and classical music in a SMC cultural pass performance. Flynn MainStage, 7:30 p.m. $25 and up. Contact 86-Flynn.
The Legacy of Matthew Shepard: Judy Shepard speaks on the tragic death of her son. McCarthy Arts Center, 8 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2268.
Tonedeff: This band is opened by Burnt MD. Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. $10 and up. Contact 658-4771.
Essex Fine Art and Craft Show: Artisans gather from across the country to share contemporary and traditional arts and crafts. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, noon- 7 p.m. $7. Contact 878-4786.
Building the Climate Movement: Bill McKibben speaks on global warming. McCarthy Arts Center, 1 p.m. Free. Contact blindau@smcvt.edu.
Harvest Carnival: Children celebrate the fall season by dressing in costume at this annual event. Tarrant Recreation Center, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Contact ltran@smcvt.edu
Inspecting Carol: Daniel Sullivan’s comedy tells about the Soapbox Theater Company’s attempts to perform “A Christmas Carol.” FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $24.75 and up. Contact 86-FLYNN.
Samhainn Celtic Concert: The Woods Tea Company, Celtic Knights and the Highland Dancers perform to benefit Parent to Parent of Vermont. McCarthy Arts Center, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. Contact blindau@smcvt.edu.
Bone Cobra: This hard-rock band performs for those 21 and older. Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5. Contact 658-4771.
Essex Fine Art and Craft Show: Artisans gather from across the country to share contemporary and traditional arts and crafts. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $7. Contact 878-4786.
Inspecting Carol: Daniel Sullivan’s comedy tells about the Soapbox Theater Company’s attempts to perform “A Christmas Carol.” FlynnSpace, Burlington, 2 p.m. $24.75 and up. Contact 86-FLYNN.
Haunted Warehouse: Booska Movers sponsors its third annual Haunted Warehouse with raffle prizes featured. Booska Movers, Burlington, 5-9 p.m. $3. Contact 864-5115.
George Carlin: This comedian celebrates his anniversary in show business. Flynn MainStage, 7 p.m. $45.56. Contact 86-Flynn.
Inspecting Carol: Daniel Sullivan’s comedy tells about the Soapbox Theater Company’s attempts to perform “A Christmas Carol.” FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $24.75 and up. Contact 86-FLYNN.
Skating Spooktacular- DJ Skate Night: Burlington residents celebrate the Halloween season with costumes and prizes. Leddy Arena, Burlington, 8-10 p.m. $5. Contact 865-7558.
Spiritual Rez: This nine-member band performs for those 21 and older. Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5. Contact 658-4771.
George Carlin: This comedian celebrates his anniversary in show business. Flynn MainStage, 9:30 p.m. $45.56. Contact 86-Flynn.
Halloween Dance: Students dress in costumes for the annual dance. Tarrant Recreation Center, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $5. Contact 654-2536.
Essex Fine Art and Craft Show: Artisans gather from across the country to share contemporary and traditional arts and crafts. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $7. Contact 878-4786.
Haunted Warehouse: Booska Movers sponsors its third annual Haunted Warehouse with raffle prizes featured. Booska Movers, Burlington, 1-3 p.m., 6-9 p.m. $3. Contact 864-5115.
Inspecting Carol: Daniel Sullivan’s comedy tells about the Soapbox Theater Company’s attempts to perform “A Christmas Carol.” FlynnSpace, Burlington, 2 p.m. $24.75 and up. Contact 86-FLYNN.
A Year with Frog and Toad: This musical is modeled after the Caldecott and Newbery award-winning stories and is included in the SMC cultural pass. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 3 p.m. $17.50. Contact 86-Flynn.
Counterpoint Performance: The choral chamber group of 12 performs “Voyages.” McCarthy Arts Center, 4-6 p.m. Contact 863-5966.
Mi Yard Reggae Night With DJs Big Dog and Demus: Every Sunday night features Mi Yard Reggae Night for those 21 and older. Nectar’s, Burlington, 10 p.m. Free Contact 658-4771.
