SIT Information Table: The School for International Training presents an information session for students. Alliot lobby, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Contact pimai@smcvt.edu
Social Science Research Center Presentation: Professor Patrick Walsh will speak on parents and their involvement in larger schools. Farrell Room, St. Edmund’s Hall, noon-1 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2682.
Norwich University Engineering, Science, and Technology Career Fair: Possible future employers meet students at Norwich University. Plumley Armory, Northfield, 1-4 p.m. Free. Contact 458-2125.
Advance Music Singer/Songwriter Search Finals: Point and Magic Hat Brewing present the ninth annual singer/songwriter contest in the Showcase Lounge. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Contact 888-512-SHOW.
Gwar: Described as “gory, sexually perverse, and scatological in the extreme,” this group performs in the Higher Ground Ballroom. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $20 in advance, $23 day of show. Contact 888-512-SHOW.
The Heavy Pets: These New York band members have been playing original music together for 10 years. Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free, 21 and older, $5, 18-20 years old. Contact 865-4563.
SIT Information Session: The School for International Training presents an information session for students. Klein lounge, noon-12:50 p.m. Free. Contact pimai@smcvt.edu
Fall Humanities Colloquium Series: Professor Crystal L’Hote presents “Mind Mapping.” Farrell Room, St. Edmund’s Hall, noon-1 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2481.
Panel on “Pay Equity”: James Haslam from the Vermont Workers Center and Wendy Love from the Vermont Commission on Women discuss pay equity, with professor Paul Olson moderating. McCarthy Arts Center, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2661.
Cass McCombs with Ariel Pink: This American musician performs his range of styles in the Showcase Lounge. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 day of show. Contact 888-512-SHOW.
Piano Recital: Pianist Annemieke Spoelstra performs an all-Chopin program. McCarthy Arts Center, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Contact blindau@smcvt.edu
Bump: This four-member band performs what they call the “new Detroit sound.” Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free, 21 and older, $5, 18-20 years old. Contact 865-4563.
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.
Janice Perry: Perry and students present a mixed-media work that explores identity. Alumni Auditorium, Burlington, 7-9 p.m. Free. Contact 570-5858.
Songwriters Round Robin: This performances features six Vermont songwriters. Club Metronome, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Contact 658-4771.
West Side Story: The Lyric Theater presents the 50th anniversary of this Broadway classic. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $19 and up. Contact 86-FLYNN.
Sara Felder: This solo artist tells the story of a nearly blind mother and her lesbian daughter. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20 and up. Contact 86-FLYNN.
Rose Hill Drive: This modern rock and blues band, often described as reminiscent of 1970s rock bands, performs in the Showcase Lounge. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $7 in advance, $10 day of show.
Big Heavy World: This performance begins with an early show featuring Vermont songwriters. Club Metronome, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. Contact 865-4771.
LEAP Applications: Applications are due for students interested in attending the LEAP retreat in December. Alliot Hall 132, due at 4 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2342.
Craig Mitchell: This one-person show mixes songs, laughter and tears. Studio STK, Burlington, 7 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 day of show. Contact 657-3333.
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 Music Man: Essex High School students perform this popular musical. Essex High School, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $4 and up. Contact 879-7121.
West Side Story: The Lyric Theater presents the 50th anniversary of this Broadway classic. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $19 and up. Contact 86-Flynn.
Sara Felder: This solo artist tells the story of a nearly blind mother and her lesbian daughter. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $20 and up. Contact 86-FLYNN.
Matt Pond PA: This chamber pop quintet has released numerous albums and performs in the Showcase Lounge. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $8 in advance, $10 day of show. Contact 888-512-SHOW.
Rustic Overtones: This rock/jazz/funk band from Maine performs in the Higher Ground Ballroom. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $13 in advance, $15 day of show. Contact 888-512-SHOW.
Burton Rail Jam: This performance is for those 21 and older. Club Metronome, Burlington, 9 p.m. Free. Contact 658-4771.
The Boston Horns: This six-member band performs for those 21 and older. Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5. Contact 865-4563.
Business and Internships Open House: The open house features an overview of St. Michael’s and its admission process, a campus tour and lunch, followed by a presentation on business and internships. Hoehl Welcome Center, 9:45 a.m.- 2 p.m. Free. Contact 762-8000.
Tibet Festival: Burlington residents enjoy food, music, dance, crafts and exhibits. Memorial Auditorium, Burlington, 10 a.m. Free. Contact 578-0264.
Sara Felder: This solo artist tells the story of a nearly blind mother and her lesbian daughter. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 1 p.m. $20 and up. Contact 86-FLYNN.
West Side Story: The Lyric Theater presents the 50th anniversary of this Broadway classic. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 1 p.m. $19 and up. Contact 86-FLYNN.
International Festival: Peformances include West African dance, traditional Korean dance, Japanese drumming, Celtic dance and Latin dance. Tarrant Recreation Center, 5-9 p.m. Free for students. Contact 654-2663.
The Music Man: Essex High School students perform this popular musical. Essex High School, Essex Junction, 2 p.m. $4 and up. Contact 879-7121.
May Fly: This duet performs sweet harmony vocals with folk instruments. Club Metronome, Burlington, 7 p.m. Free. Contact 865-4771.
The Music Man: Essex High School students perform this popular musical. Essex High School, Essex Junction, 7 p.m. $4 and up. Contact 879-7121.
Marc Cohn: This baritone performs his piano-based arrangements in the Higher Ground Ballroom. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $35 in advance, $40 day of show. Contact 888-512-SHOW.
West Side Story: The Lyric Theater presents the 50th anniversary of this Broadway classic. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7:30 p.m. $19 and up. Contact 86-FLYNN.
Denman Maroney Quintet: Five artists present “Udenity: A Suite in Seven Parts.” FlynnSpace, Burlington, 8 p.m. $19 and up. Contact 86-FLYNN.
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings: This nine-member band performs in the Showcase Lounge. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $14 in advance, $16 day of show. Contact 888-512-SHOW.
Chuch: This inventive group rooted in rock and roll performs for those 21 and older. Nectar’s, Burlington, 9 p.m. $5. Contact 865-4563.
Club Retronome: Every Saturday Fattie B spins ‘70s and ‘80s music for those 21 and older. Club Metronome, Burlington, 9 p.m.- 2 a.m. $5. Contact 658-4771.
Sunday Mass: Edmundite Campus Ministry holds its weekly Mass. St. Michael’s chapel, 11 a.m. Free. Contact 654-2333.
West Side Story: The Lyric Theater presents the 50th anniversary of this Broadway classic. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 1 p.m. $19 and up. Contact 86-FLYNN.
Sunday Mass: Edmundite Campus Ministry holds its weekly Mass. St. Michael’s chapel, 7 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2333.
West Side Story: The Lyric Theater presents the 50th anniversary of this Broadway classic. Flynn MainStage, Burlington, 7 p.m. $19 and up. Contact 86-FLYNN.
Vieux Farka Toure: This guitarist performs soulful African blues in the Showcase Lounge with free CDs given to the first 20 ticket buyers. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. $13 in advance, $15 day of show. Contact 888-512-SHOW.
Dark Star Orchestra: This band recreates hits by the Grateful Dead in the Higher Ground Ballroom. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 9 p.m. $20 in advance, $22 day of show. Contact 888-512-SHOW.
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.
Graduate Open House: Directors of five graduate programs answer prospective students’ questions. Hoehl Welcome Center, 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Contact 654-2251.
Community Leadership Series: Learn the basics of agenda planning and meeting facilitation in the second session of this two-part community event. 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 counseling. Alliot, Stained Glass Room, 6-8 p.m. Free. Contact dkells@smcvt.edu.
Three Innocents and a Spirit: Two Haitian men and an American woman perform miming and include audience participation in their performance. Alumni Auditorium, 6 p.m. Free. Contact 570-5858.
Comedy Open Mic: Sign-ups begin at 8 p.m. for those interested in performing a comic act in the Showcase Lounge. Higher Ground, South Burlington, 8:30 p.m. Free. Contact 888-512-SHOW.
