21 Things to Do in Burlington VT This Week · April 30–May 3, 2026

Arts & Culture

S.P.A.C.E. Gallery Members Exhibition Opening Reception

The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery celebrates its 2026 Annual Members Exhibition featuring 125 local artists with free drinks, snacks, and a member mixer on First Friday.

Friday, May 1, 2026 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM · 266 Pine Street Suite 105, The Soda Plant, Burlington, VT

$5 Improv w/ Auntie Gregg

Local comedy group Auntie Gregg headlines an hour of spontaneous long-form improv with guest teams, followed by an open jam where anyone can jump onstage — just $5, free for students.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM · Burlington, VT

Vermont Symphony Orchestra: O Fortuna

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra performs a program featuring the iconic Carmina Burana (O Fortuna) at the Flynn Center's main stage.

Friday, May 8, 2026 7:00 PM · Main Stage at Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington

Music & Nightlife

Built to Spill at Higher Ground

Legendary indie rock band Built to Spill plays Higher Ground — this one is sold out, so grab a ticket transfer if you can.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Higher Ground, South Burlington

The Night Shift: A Dark Dance Party with DJ Dagon

Goth Night returns to The Underground Listening Room with DJ Dagon spinning 50 years of dark dance hits from Joy Division and Siouxsie to Depeche Mode and modern darkwave.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · The Underground - Listening Room, Burlington

Locked In A Vacancy at 1st Republic

NYC metalcore royalty Locked In A Vacancy plays their first Vermont show since 2003, joined by BORE, Spiritkiller, Short Changed, and Speak of the Witch.

Friday, May 8, 2026 · 1st Republic, Burlington

Eustis at Foam Brewers

Eustis returns to Foam with a reworked live set and new material, joined by Holding Napoleon for raw, heart-forward opening songs — free, 9–11pm.

Friday, May 15, 2026 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM · Foam Brewers, Burlington

Festivals & Special Events

BYP May Meet Up with Networking Bingo

Burlington Young Professionals hosts a May mixer at 210 College Street featuring networking bingo with prizes, $10 wine pours from Wilder Wines, and complimentary snacks.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · 210 College Street, Burlington, VT

La Nuit: A Celebration of the Arts at The Flynn

A special celebration of the arts benefiting The Flynn — Burlington's beloved performing arts center's annual gala event.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main Street, Burlington

Dungeon Crawl at Einstein's Tap House

A tabletop RPG-themed night out at Einstein's Tap House for adventurers who like their dungeon delves with a cold beer.

Monday, May 11, 2026 8:00 PM · Einstein's Tap House, Burlington

Family-Friendly

BTV Mini Golf Scavenger Hunt

Adventure Dinner teams up with Hello Burlington for a city-wide mini golf scavenger hunt through downtown Burlington — check in at the Church Street pop-up tent to grab your gear.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Downtown Burlington (Church Street pop-up tent)

The Price Is Right Live!

The beloved game show comes to life on stage at the Flynn — come on down for a chance to play and win prizes in person.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:30 PM · Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main Street, Burlington

Free Events

planBTV 2050: Community Open House

Join Burlington's planning departments for an interactive community open house where residents can share ideas for the city's future with fun prompts and activities.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM · One Main Street, Burlington, VT

Green Up Day

Vermont Comedy Arts leads a community litter-pickup walk through Burlington with gloves, provided bags, and comedy bits along the way.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM · Burlington, VT

Date Night

Springtime Guided Journaling Night

Trained herbalist and mental health counselor Leslie Ruster guides a 1-hour journaling session with herbal tea, focused on springtime growth and reflection.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Burlington, VT

Carmina Burana on the Rocks: A Pre-Concert Listening Party

A pre-concert listening party at The Venetian Soda Lounge to prep for the VSO's Carmina Burana performance — cocktails meet classical music in an intimate setting.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 7:00 PM · The Venetian Soda Lounge, Burlington

The Suitcase Junket at Light Club Lamp Shop

Matt Lorenz's one-man avant-garde show The Suitcase Junket — throat-singing, road-tested, and utterly unique — returns to the intimate Light Club Lamp Shop.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 · Light Club Lamp Shop, 12 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington

Food & Drink

Sweetwaters Burlington Comeback

Burlington institution Sweetwaters — closed since 2022 — has officially reopened, bringing back their corn flake and almond crusted chicken fingers and classic dishes.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Sweetwaters, Burlington, VT

Farmhouse Tap & Grill Beer Garden Opening

The beloved Farmhouse Tap & Grill beer garden reopens for the season on May 8th, starting three nights a week before expanding to seven nights.

Friday, May 8, 2026 · The Farmhouse Tap & Grill, Burlington

Outdoors & Active

Operation Clean Sweep

Burlington's city-wide spring clean-up initiative runs through May 1st — join neighbors in sprucing up streets, parks, and public spaces.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Burlington, VT

Nature Journaling at Rock Point

A guided nature journaling session at Rock Point, connecting participants to the landscape through observation and drawing.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 · Rock Point, Burlington