Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yankee Magazine named Shelburne Farms and Burt Henry Covered Bridge among New England’s prettiest spots. The feature highlights Shelburne Farms’ restored gardens + Burt Henry Covered Bridge’s classic design, inviting visitors to explore these charming Vermont attractions. Burlington Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tick season is here in Burlington and Vermont’s Department of Health urges residents to take precautions with EPA approved repellents — emergency room visits for tick bites are up while a Massachusetts researcher pre-orders 5,000 at home Lyme test kits shipping in August. Burlington Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Chris Taylor spoke with reporters following the Vermont Green men's team’s 9-0 home opener victory (a strong start that energized the team). Burlington Free Press
- ➤ On Saturday, Burlington's waterfront hosted RunVermont's youth events as part of the Vermont City Marathon weekend. The events featured short races for young runners and longer distances for older kids, and organizer Cavan Luer said the races were fun and competitive. NBC5
- ➤ The Vermont Green women's team earned its first competitive USL-W win by defeating the Hudson Valley Crusaders 2-1 at Virtue Field on May 23. They will host Lakeshore SC on May 29 as they build on this historic performance. Burlington Free Press
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Los Sóngoros Concert with Dance Class
7:30-10:45 p.m. — SEABA Center — $15 General / $10 Students — Experience an exciting blend of Cuban and Brazilian rhythms with an optional pre-show dance class.
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Otto and Astrid Live
7-10 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets start at $96 — Experience an unforgettable evening of laughter with Otto and Astrid.
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All the Rivers Festival
4:30-8:30 p.m. — The Flynn — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night filled with global music featuring performances by All the Rivers, Eddie Palmieri, Mavis Staples, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
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The Hip Abduction Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Higher Ground — Tickets from $64 — Experience a can't-miss live performance by The Hip Abduction in South Burlington.
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Melissa Villaseñor Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — $35 — Experience the unique humor of the first Latina SNL cast member in a night of impressions and laughter.
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Good Clean Fun - Family Comedy Show
5-8 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Ticket prices may vary — Experience wholesome humor perfect for the entire family at this engaging comedy event.
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Kaonashi Live Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Experience an evening of eclectic tunes with Kaonashi and COOKED.
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Volunteer Classroom Helper at Vermont Quilt Show
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Volunteer position — Assist in the classroom and receive materials for your own projects.
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Sam Salem Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets start at $100 — Experience an unforgettable evening with comedian Sam Salem in Burlington.
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