Saturday,  Feb 29 at 12:15 p.m.—MIDDLEBURY—Handel’s tale of intrigue and impropriety in ancient Rome arrives in Town Hall Theater, Middlebury on Feb. 29, with star mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as the controlling, power-hungry Agrippina and Harry Bicket conducting. Sir David McVicar’s production ingeniously reframes the action of this black comedy about the abuse of power to “the present,” where it should loudly…

Saturday, Feb. 29 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969, selling more than 43 million copies worldwide. Eric’s well-known books captivated readers with his iconic, colorful hand-painted tissue paper collage illustrations and distinctively simple stories, introducing generations of…

Friday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.—NORTH CLARENDON—Rutland Youth Theater is set to perform three shows of the play “Peter Pan Jr.” Shows are Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. and February 29 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m at Mill River Union High School. Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by…

Friday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.—MIDDLEBURY—“They Say a Lady Was the Cause of It” is an evening-length dance production, that embodies a contemporary exploration of agency, identity, and relationships. Inspired, in part, by “Orlando” by Virginia Woolf, and “Undine Geht” by Ingeborg Bachmann, this work examines the complexities of gender roles imposed by society, as well as the fight…

Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Four of Vermont’s unique and innovative musical voices, Masefield, Perkins, Bolles & Ross, will perform as part of the “Live & Up” series at Chandler Center for the Arts. Admission is by donation. The longtime acoustic collaboration consists of Jamie Masefield on mandolin, Doug Perkins on acoustic guitar, Tyler Bolles…

Sunday, March 1 at 4 p.m.—BOMOSEEN—Yes, it’s about math, but not your old math. If you remember mathematician Kenneth Mulder from a previous Science Pub, you know this will be a fascinating afternoon. Mulder will explain how Hollywood battles, economies, the evolution of species and emergency evacuation situations have one thing in common: all are…

Saturday, Feb. 29 at 9 a.m.—POMFRET—Suicide Six is hosting a fat bike banked Slalom unlike any other. Specifically built for shredding, this all-new downhill course is mellow enough for groms but boasts enough berms and features to challenge anyone. Practice in the morning; the race starts at 1 p.m. with aprés beers and fun to…

Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Author Jason Barney will be at Phoenix Books in Rutland for a book talk on “Northern Vermont in the War of 1812.” Vermont played a critical role in the War of 1812. Burlington was a significant military base and harbor for American vessels, but history isn’t just about the larger…

Sunday, March 1 at 4 p.m.—RUTLAND—The choirs of Grace Church, as well as singers and instrumentalists from the region, offer an afternoon of music to raise money for the local charity, Fair Haven Concerned. FHC’s mission is to prevent homelessness and hunger in Fair Haven, West Haven and Benson. Included in the concert will be…

Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Tusk is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No wigs, no backing tracks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come…

Focus will be on mental health and services Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6 0p.m.—RUTLAND—Join Rutland Regional Medical Center at TaSo2 for the Rutland Young Professionals February Mix. Learn about the hospital’s campaign to upgrade the Psychiatric Services Inpatient Unit to support necessary improvements to enhance the safety and security of patients in a therapeutic, recovery-oriented…

Friday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m.—BRANDON— Wildlife Encounters returns to Brandon Town Hall for another awesome show! Bringing beautiful, exotic animals right to you, Wildlife Encounters is an ethical educational center, treating their creatures with respect and wonderful care. This is not just for kids. There will be a short lecture, plenty of close up…

Friday, Feb. 28 at 8:30 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Interested in splitboarding? Looking for your perfect setup? Want to learn more about safe access to the backcountry? From first-timers to seasoned split vets, this event will help you find the ideal ride, from the right gear for mellow on-resort morning laps to the finest quality big-mountain freeride shred tools…

Friday, Feb. 28—KILLINGTON— Boy Scouts are in for a weekend of fun and activities as they “camp-in” at Pico Mountain from Friday, Feb. 28, to Sunday, March 1. Activities include a Friday night welcome party, skiing/riding at Pico Mountain, a pool party, on-snow games, indoor rock climbing and a fun race. Rentals and lessons are…

Monday, March 2 at 10 a.m.—KILLINGTON—The Killington Pico Area Association and Pico Mountain are bringing back the Wacky Winter Games. This annual event has been on hiatus for nearly 15 years and is being brought back this winter to benefit Chase Kuehl, a local boy that was stricken with a rare genetic condition. The Wacky…