Vanilla Bean Cafe,

Corner of Rtes. 44, 169, and 97, Pomfret, Conn., (203) 928-1562. Open Mon. and Tues. from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Wed. and Thurs. from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., on Fri. and Sat. from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Sun. from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dinner until 9 p.m. on Fri. and Sat. Breakfast at the Bean on Sat. and Sun. Features a full outside bar and grill. Local and regional folk acts on Fri. and Sat. and Julian Russell outside on Sun. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bean Soup newsletter available by request. Cover varies. No credit cards.

Saturday, April 28 Gideon Freudman.

Sunday, April 29 Open mic to benefit Woodstock Academy Amnesty International Chapter.

Friday, May 4 Open mic, featuring Arnold and Gretz.

Saturday, May 5 Mark Humphreys, Bernice Lewis.