Upcoming Classes & Events
Educational Class Update from Your Co-op!
City Market offers a year-round roster of in-person classes, virtual classes, and outdoor programming. For the sake of fellow attendees and staff, please do not attend any in-person City Market class if you feel unwell. Our classes are appropriate for people aged 16 and older. We appreciate your cooperation!
Don't hesitate to get in touch with City Market's Assistant Outreach & Education Manager, Carrie, with any questions or suggestions at clogan@citymarket.coop or (802) 861-9757.
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Classes & Events Calendar
10:00am - 12:00pm
Visit a hidden gem in the heart of Burlington to learn about the geology of our area and practice tree identification in Ethan Allen Park with Naturalist GeneO Desideraggio. This site has an interesting social and geological history, and a myriad of interesting plants and natural features.
Spaces for this walk are limited and registration is required.
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us to cook and enjoy two cozy comfort food classics from the humble potato--baked potato soup and loaded baked sweet potatoes!
Melissa has worked as a food and agriculture journalist and cookbook author for close to 20 years. She is currently a contributing writer to the food section of Vermont’s alt-weekly, Seven Days. Prior to that, she was food editor for Vermont Life magazine and a regular contributor to the Burlington Free Press. She has authored or co-authored three cookbooks, including the New York Times notable cookbook, Cooking with Shelburne Farms: Food and Stories from Vermont. Her work has been published in The New York Times, USA Today, Saveur, EatingWell, and on Foodnetwork.com, among many others.
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Come join us for the next installment of our Southern Comfort cooking series with private chef Jason Gelrud. In this class we’ll learn how to make one of the most popular Southern dishes around: Blackened Shrimp and Cheesy Grits! We will also prepare a mouthwatering jalapeno-infused oil to drizzle on top. Participants will learn about different types of grits, how to clean, prepare and handle shrimp, and a few other culinary tips along the way.
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a guided beer and cheese pairing at Burlington Beer Company’s beautiful space. We’ll learn about the brewery and hear from staff about the Vermont beer industry, then taste a variety of local cheeses paired with beers from the brewery. This class is ideal for beer lovers interested in learning more about food pairings, or brew novices interested in learning more about the offerings from one of our local vendors!
*Please note, this class is 21+ only*
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a relaxing acrylic painting lesson ! The event is hosted in partnership with Arts So Wonderful and local artist Kadina Malicbegovic of Little Artsy Faces. She’ll introduce participants to her favorite art techniques, then guide them step by step through the process of painting on canvas using acrylic paint. These painting sessions are beginner friendly, but all skill levels are welcome. The goal is to bring the community together, socialize, explore our hidden talents, and most importantly relax and have a good time! Materials will be provided.