Contemplative Practice in the Classroom: St. Michael’s professors demonstrate a talking circle. St. Edmund’s Hall, 11:45 a.m. Free. Contact 654-2267.
Bocce Social: Burlington residents meet to play bocce. Oakledge Park, Burlington, 1-4 p.m. Free. Contact 864-01233.
Tableship Tuesday: Students meet to discuss faith and eat apple-themed food. Lyons Hall, 2nd floor lounge, 5 p.m. Free. Contact jlucy@smcvt.edu.
Hardcore and Metal Showcase IV: Seven bands perform during this concert in the Showcase Lounge. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 6:30 p.m. $8 in advance, $10 at door. Contact 888-512-SHOW.
Praying the Rosary: Students meet for a meditative form of prayer. St. Michael’s Chapel, 7 p.m. Free. Contact alester@smcvt.edu.
The Tragically Hip in Concert: This rock group is led by Gordon Downie. Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $38.75 and up. Contact 86-FLYNN.
Realist Artist Exhibit: Richard Joseph presents his realist drawings. McCarthy Arts Center Gallery, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Contact rjoseph@smcvt.edu.
Day of the Dead Homage: Students pay homage to the deceased in recognition of the Day of the Dead. St. Edmund’s Hall lobby, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Free. Contact blindau@smcvt.edu.
The Laramie Project: Students perform a documentary-style drama about Matthew Shepard, a victim of a hate crime. McCarthy Arts Center, 7 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2268.
Lotus: This five-member instrumental band comes from Philadelphia and will performs its electronic styles mixed with jazz, funk and world music in the Higher Ground Ballroom. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $12 in advance, $14 day of show. Contact 888-512-SHOW.
The Rocky Horror Show Live: Superhero Productions presents Richard O’Brien’s well-known show in the Showcase Lounge. Higher Ground, South Burlington, midnight. $18 in advance, $20 day of show. Contact 888-512-SHOW.
Social Science Research Center Presentation: Senior Matthew Scanlin presents his findings on psychological stress. Farrell Room, St. Edmund’s Hall, noon-1 p.m. Free. Contact blindau@smcvt.edu.
Counselor-in-Residence: Students not feeling their best stop in for counseling. Alliot, Stained Glass Room, 6-8 p.m. Free. Contact dkells@smcvt.edu.
The Laramie Project: Students perform a documentary-style drama about Matthew Shepard, a victim of a hate crime. McCarthy Arts Center, 7 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2268.
Why Foreign Policy is So Messy: Author H.W. Brands speaks on foreign policy. McCarthy Arts Center, 7 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2205.
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.
Amadis: This rock group performs in the Showcase Lounge. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $6 in advance, $8 day of show. Contact 888-512-SHOW.
Silverstein: This hard-core rock group has signed with Victory Records, producing the album, “Arrivals and Departures. The five group members will perform in the Higher Ground Ballroom. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $18 in advance, $20 at door. Contact 888-512-SHOW.
English Country Dancing: Community members learn English country dancing. Elley-Long Music Center, 7-9:30 p.m. First time is free. Contact 899-2378.
The Laramie Project: Students perform a documentary-style drama about Matthew Shepard, a victim of a hate crime. McCarthy Arts Center, 7 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2268.
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.
Mamadou Diabate Ensemble: This musician performs ethereal and complex music with the Kora, an instrument native to Mali and features a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. UVM recital hall, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $25. Contact 86-FLYNN.
Bob Weir and Ratdog in Concert: Originally a member of the Grateful Dead, Bob Weir and his band perform familiar rock songs. Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, 8 p.m. $35. Contact 86-FLYNN.
Brianna Lane and Liz Stahler: These singer/songwriters perform in the Showcase Lounge. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 8 p.m. $5 in advance, $10 day of show.
Porter Batiste Stoltz: This three-member band performs for those 18 and older. Club Metronome, Burlington, 9 p.m. $9 in advance, $11 day of show. Contact 865-4563.
CVQG 25th Annual Quilt Show: The Champlain Valley Quilter’s Guild of Vermont showcases quilts, speakers, demonstrations and refreshments. Shelburne Farms Coach Barn, Shelburne, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Contact 658-3090.
Green Mountain Alpaca Fall Spectacular: Vermont hosts its second nationally certified alpaca show. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $6. Contact 766-2105.
Community Forum: Community leaders discuss threats faced by Vermonters because of race, religion, physical characteristics and sexual orientation. McCarthy Arts Center, 2 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2268.
Step It Up 2: Who’s a Leader?: Burlington residents meet with their elected officials. Battery Park, Burlington, 2-5 p.m. Contact 318-1438.
Jenni Johnson: This group performs to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association of Vermont. Waterfront Theater Film House, Burlington, 7 p.m. $20. Contact 86-FLYNN.
The Laramie Project: Students perform a documentary-style drama about Matthew Shepard, a victim of a hate crime in Laramie, Wyo. McCarthy Arts Center, 7 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2268.
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.
Social Band Fall Concert: Vermonters listen to the band’s annual fall concert. Richmond Public Library, Richmond, 7:30 p.m. $12. Contact 86-FLYNN.
Jeh Kulu Dance and Drum Theater: This theater presents its 13th annual performance. Contois Auditorium, Burlington, 8 p.m. $13. Contact 86-FLYNN.
Club Retronome: Every Saturday Fattie B spins ‘70s and ‘80s music for those 21 and older. Club Metronome, Burlington, 10 p.m. $5. Contact 865-4563.
CVQG 25th Annual Quilt Show: The Champlain Valley Quilter’s Guild of Vermont showcases quilts, speakers, demonstrations and refreshments. Shelburne Farms Coach Barn, Shelburne, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Contact 658-3090
Green Mountain Alpaca Fall Spectacular: Vermont hosts its second nationally certified alpaca show. Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $6. Contact 766-2105.
Sunday Mass: Edmundite Campus Ministry holds its weekly mass. St. Michael’s chapel, 11 a.m. Free. Contact 654-2333.
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.
Humanities Program Concert: Designed by Vermont pianist Paul Orgel, this program features music by Hindemith, Stravinsky, and Bartok and Gyorgy Ligeti. McCarthy Arts Center, 4-6 p.m. Free. Contact blindau@smcvt.edu.
Sunday Mass: Edmundite Campus Ministry holds its weekly mass. St. Michael’s chapel, 7 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2333.
Mi Yard Reggae Night With DJs Big Dog and Demus: Every Sunday features Mi Yard Reggae Night for those 21 and older. Nectar’s, Burlington, 10 p.m. Contact 658-4771.
Service and Non-Profit Career Fair: Fifteen organizations discuss opportunities for students to work at a non-profit organization after graduation. Alliot lobby, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2547.
Community Leadership Series: Learn the basics of agenda planning and meeting facilitation. Center for Community and Neighborhoods, Burlington, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Contact 865-7172.
Counselor-in-Residence: Students not feeling their best stop in for some counseling. Alliot, Stained Glass Room, 6-8 p.m. Free. Contact dkells@smcvt.edu.
