Sharp-Dressed Men Friday 4 The show must go on for 1980s MTV royalty ZZ Top, despite the recent death of longtime drummer Frank Beard. The little ol’ band from Texas proves it’s still got the down-and-dirty moves ­— epic facial hair and all­ — at a high-voltage concert of blues-rock anthems at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. Special guests (­­and resident bad boys) George Thorogood and the Destroyers complete the bill. Old Souls Sunday 6 Alabama Shakes Credit: Courtesy of Bobbi Rich The Ben Jerry’s Concerts on the Green series continues at Shelburne Museum with a sold-out performance by Grammy Award-winning outfit Alabama Shakes. Soaring vintage soul meets modern alt-rock power in the commanding presence of front woman Brittany Howard, whose vocals summon the spirit of old-school music legends such as Nina Simone and Al Green. Paw Patrol Saturday 5 Credit: © Irina Meshcheryakova | Dreamstime Fun fact: Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 corgis during her lifetime! Owners and fans of the breed are corgially invited to downtown Montréal for the annual Corgi Pawty MTL, where the legs are stout, the snouts are long, and the rear ends are heart-shaped. The short but sweet gathering boasts group photo ops (lift them high!), a fluffy procession and a best-dressed pet contest. Go Green Saturday 5 Arts on the Green Market and Festival Credit: Courtesy At Chelsea’s North Common, the Arts on the Green Market and Festival gathers 45 local makers and artisans for a showcase of handcrafted gems. Groovy tunes by Jennings McComber, Doug Perkins the Sidewinders, and other local talents provide the good vibrations while treasure hunters bid in a silent auction, get creative in the community art-making tent and dig into eclectic eats. Boots on the Ground Saturday 5 Emoji Nightmare Credit: Courtesy of Hillary Dubie Yeeeehaw! LGBTQ+ party people don their best bedazzled blue-jean attire and git up to get down at Higher Ground’s Pride Ball in South Burlington. Hosted by Vermont’s own drag superstar Emoji Nightmare, the “Denim Diamonds”-themed gala mixes grit and glamour on the dance floor, where homegrown DJs and showstopping acts get those rhinestone-encrusted cowboy boots scootin’. Cloves Off Saturday 5 Garlic Town, USA Credit: Courtesy With a tag like “Eat, Drink Get Stinky With Us,” you’d be hard-pressed to find a more fragrant happening than downtown Bennington’s Garlic Town, USA. From humble farmers market roots, the time-honored tradition whets appetites with everything from garlic braiding and composting workshops to healthy eating seminars and specialty food tastings. (Vampires: Beware the garlic gelato!) Expect the Unexpected Closes Sunday 6 “Bee Mural” by Phil Godenschwager Credit: Courtesy Now’s your chance to catch the final days of multidisciplinary Vermont artist Phil Godenschwager’s exhibit, “Bringing It All Together: From Then to Now,” at Chandler Gallery in Randolph. The mixed-media retrospective showcases sculptures, ink drawings and cartoons, as well as less typical artistic endeavors, including a six-sided glass gazebo and a presidential-themed putting green. The post Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont, September 2-9 appeared first on Seven Days. ...read more read less