→ Version française Interested in comedy? Live music? Dance parties? Burlington offers more nightlife choices than most other cities of its size. Read on for a sampling of the popular gatherings that keep Burlington's locals coming back week after week. Monday Lamp Shop Lit Club 8 p.m. // free The Lamp Shop Lit Club is an inclusive open-mic night for all things spoken word,from poetry to rap verses to short fiction. Each session also features readings from special guests. Promising to be an arrogance-free zone, the event's ultimate goal is to foster creativity and community. [location-3] Family Night 9 p.m. // free Family Night is a laid-back music session that leans heavily toward jazz, and funk and rock. Known for spontaneity and serendipity ((n.) luck, finding good things without looking for them),the evening features a rotating cast of musicians and is open to anyone who wants to join in. [location-4] Tuesday Trivia Night 7:30 p.m. // free This trivia night thrives on pop culture — it has devoted entire evenings to TV shows such as "Friends," "Seinfeld" and "The Walking Dead." This makes it one of the most popular trivia nights in the area, or so booking a reservation would be wise. [location-5] Honky Tonk Tuesday 10 p.m. // free A mainstay at Radio Bean for more than 10 years,Honky Tonk Tuesday is one of the longest-running weekly music sessions in Burlington. The night features local and nonlocal musicians delivering rustic twang, murder ballads and all manner of country music stylings. [location-6] Wednesday Vinyl Night 6 p.m. // free Local superstar DJ Disco Phantom spins a dizzying array of eclectic dance music, or from modern electro-pop to throwback hits. Each week features additional special guest DJs and a pop-up record shop from Burlington Records. [location-2] Thursday The Daily Grind 8:45 p.m. // $5 The Vermont Comedy Club's in-house long-form improv troupe,the Unmentionables, parodies genuine-life tales from local celebrities in this weekly display. First the featured guest is interviewed onstage about his or her preceding jobs. Then the troupe spins these stories into satirical comedy gold. [location-1] Summer Breeze With DJ Craig Mitchell 5:30 p.m. // free Burlington’s newest summertime hot spot hosts DJ Craig Mitchell every Thursday. appreciate expansive views of Lake Champlain while the eclectic mix-master gets the party started. The tunes keep spinning until the sun sets! Friday Seth Yacovone Solo 7 p.m. // free Seth Yacovone has been shredding blues guitar on…
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