If you can't get enough of 'Star Wars,' check out these sci-fi events in Vermont

April Barton | Burlington Free Press

Despite mixed reviews, the final movie in the Skywalker saga became the third largest weekend release this year, according to USA Today. But what wasn't mixed is the popularity of the brand, and Vermont sci-fi fans are getting in on the action.

One local brewery capitalized on the Star Wars mania with a Facebook and Instagram post that got a lot of attention.

The post includes an image of "The Child," also known as "baby Yoda" by fans, clutching a Switchback beer. In "The Mandalorian" show on Disney+, the character, was sipping a bowl of soup, but now the image has become a social media meme.

A Facebook commenter asked about the baby Yoda being carded, and the brewery replied, "Oh, we carded...He's 50!"

The force flows through the new year. Vermont sci-fi fans have multiple ways to engage.

William Shatner visits Burlington with 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'

In January the famous Captain James T. Kirk actor will be on the Flynn Center stage live during a showing of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." Shatner will share behind-the-scene stories of his more than 50-year "Star Trek" career, according the the Flynn website. VIP ticket-holders will be able to meet Shatner and take a picture with him. Tickets are $25-$80 with an additional $100 for VIP tickets.

When: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, 2020

Where: Flynn MainStage, 153 Main St., Burlington

Tickets: FlynnTix

Shatner visited fans in nearby Ticonderoga a year ago. William Shatner and new captain Anson Mount visit the 'Star Trek' Enterprise replica.

Star Wars & Beyond: The Music of John Williams

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra will be playing iconic movie scores from composer John Williams. Jurassic Park, E.T. and Indiana Jones will be featured, but will be "culminating in Williams’ legendary scores from the Star Wars films, which transformed the landscape of Hollywood film music and became icons of American culture," according to the orchestra's website. Adult tickets are $18-$55, student tickets are $10.

When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 2020

Where: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts

Tickets: FlynnTix

Watch for local stormtroopers in 'The Mandalorian'

The "Star Wars" universe continues in the "Mandalorian" show produced by Disney+. The 501st Legion, an area cosplay stormtrooper group, had some members make it into the show.

More: Vermont 'Star Wars' fans get first look at 'Mandalorian' on Disney+

Star Trek returns to TV

For trekkies, "Star Trek" returns to television in January with two shows on CBS All Access. The third season of "Star Trek: Discovery" starts Jan. 17 and Patrick Stewart reprises his role as Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: Picard," premiering Jan. 23.

Contact April Barton, abarton@freepressmedia.com or 802-338-0642.