50 Things to do this weekend in Connecticut, Aug. 15-17
It's a weekend of entertainment in Southwestern Connecticut. From festivals to concerts to movies, here are 50 ways to have fun this weekend.
August 11, 2014 10:58 AM
St. Anthony's annual Lebanese Heritage Festival, "Mahrajan," comes back to Danbury this Friday and Saturday. Find out more.
St. Anthony's annual Lebanese Heritage Festival, "Mahrajan," comes back to Danbury this Friday and Saturday. Find out more.
Photo: Nuria Ryan
The annual Carnival of Fun at St. Catherine of Siena Church in the Riverside section of Greenwich has brought food, rides, games, music and raffles for the past 52 years - and it's back on Friday and Saturday. Find out more.
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The annual Carnival of Fun at St. Catherine of Siena Church in the Riverside section of Greenwich has brought food, rides, games, music and raffles for the past 52 years - and it's back on Friday and Saturday. ... more
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Stamford is getting a new roof-top spot. Sign of the Whale opens Thursday at 6 Harbor Point Road. Opening weekend festivities will continue on Friday and Saturday. Find out more.
Stamford is getting a new roof-top spot. Sign of the Whale opens Thursday at 6 Harbor Point Road. Opening weekend festivities will continue on Friday and Saturday. Find out more.
ComiCONN — Connecticut’s answer to San Diego Comic-Con and New York Comic Con — returns Friday through Saturday with a stacked guest list, including the stars of “Clerks,” “Star Wars,” “X-Men,” “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” and more. Find out more.
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ComiCONN — Connecticut’s answer to San Diego Comic-Con and New York Comic Con — returns Friday through Saturday with a stacked guest list, including the stars of “Clerks,” “Star Wars,” ... more
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The 63rd edition of the Bridgewater Country Fair will be offered this weekend on the grounds behind the firehouse along Route 133 in Bridgewater. Find out more.
The 63rd edition of the Bridgewater Country Fair will be offered this weekend on the grounds behind the firehouse along Route 133 in Bridgewater. Find out more.
Photo: Walter Kidd
This summer two Illinois rock legends will team up for what is being
touted as one of the years biggest tours. Music icons Chicago & REO
Speedwagon will co-headline the 15 date tour and arrive at the Xfinity
Theatre on Friday. Find out more. less
This summer two Illinois rock legends will team up for what is being
touted as one of the years biggest tours. Music icons Chicago & REO
Speedwagon will co-headline the 15 date tour and arrive at the ... more
Photo: Tom Reel / San Antonio Express-Newss
Otis and the Hurricanes will perform as part of City Center Danbury's Concerts on the Green series on Friday. Check out the rest of the schedule.
Otis and the Hurricanes will perform as part of City Center Danbury's Concerts on the Green series on Friday. Check out the rest of the schedule.
Photo: Contributed: City Center Danbury
Catch a showing of "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday or Saturday. Click for showtimes.
Watch the trailer.
Watch the trailer.
Catch a showing of "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday or Saturday. Click for showtimes.
Watch the trailer.
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Watch the trailer.
At just 18 years old, singer/songwriter Austin Mahone is making his
mark. Kicking off the year with an MTV VMA win for “Artist to Watch” and
MTV EMA awards for, “Best Push Artist,” and “Artist on the Rise.” He
will be performing at Foxwoods on Friday. Find out more. less
At just 18 years old, singer/songwriter Austin Mahone is making his
mark. Kicking off the year with an MTV VMA win for “Artist to Watch” and
MTV EMA awards for, “Best Push Artist,” and “Artist on ... more
Photo: Getty Images For Nickelodeon
The film adaptation of author Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning young-adult novel "The Giver" opens this weekend. Watch the trailer.
The film adaptation of author Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning young-adult novel "The Giver" opens this weekend. Watch the trailer.
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The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist, Shawn Klush, is back at Mohegan Sun on Friday.
Named by Elvis Presley Enterprises as the first ever "Ultimate Elvis
Tribute Artist," Shawn Klush recreates all the electrifying magic of the
concert years of the "King of Rock and Roll." Find out more.
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The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist, Shawn Klush, is back at Mohegan Sun on Friday. Named by Elvis Presley Enterprises as the first ever "Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist," Shawn Klush recreates all the ... more
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Former Saturday Night Live comedian Brooks Wheelan will be making the audience laugh at Foxwoods on Friday and Saturday. Find out more.
Former Saturday Night Live comedian Brooks Wheelan will be making the audience laugh at Foxwoods on Friday and Saturday. Find out more.
Photo: Michael Schwartz, WireImage
Stamford Latin rock trio PANA! celebrates the release of their sophomore LP at a performance on Friday at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theater in Port Chester, N.Y. Find out more.
Stamford Latin rock trio PANA! celebrates the release of their sophomore LP at a performance on Friday at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theater in Port Chester, N.Y. Find out more.
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Mystic Aquarium's Arctic Coast belugas play as you enjoy this popular
summer evening series. Cocktails with the Whales kicks off on Friday with live music, signature cocktails, appetizers for purchase and a cash bar. Find out more. less
Mystic Aquarium's Arctic Coast belugas play as you enjoy this popular summer evening series. Cocktails with the Whales kicks off on Friday with live music, signature cocktails, appetizers for purchase and a ... more
Photo: Shedd Aquarium/Keith Pamper
Yamaneika Saunders will bring her stand-up act to Joker's Wild Comedy Club in New Haven on Friday and Saturday. This New York City-based comic recently made it to the semifinals of NBC's "Last Comic Standing." Find out more.
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Yamaneika Saunders will bring her stand-up act to Joker's Wild Comedy Club in New Haven on Friday and Saturday. This New York City-based comic recently made it to the semifinals of NBC's "Last Comic Standing." ... more
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The Expendables film series continues with this third entry featuring everyone's favorite aging mercenaries. Watch the trailer.
The Expendables film series continues with this third entry featuring everyone's favorite aging mercenaries. Watch the trailer.
Photo: Phil Bray, Associated Press
“Maritime Cruise and Cuisine” Fridays are returning for a third year. The recipe for a perfect summer night out is available every Friday night in August thanks to a partnership between the Norwalk Seaport Association, Mama’s Boy restaurant and the Norwalk Parking Authority. Find out more.
less“Maritime Cruise and Cuisine” Fridays are returning for a third year. The recipe for a perfect summer night out is available every Friday night in August thanks to a partnership between the Norwalk
... more"Blue Skies" features big production numbers and 30 Irving Berlin songs. The film, being screened Friday, will be the grand finale of the Senior Center's musical-film series. Find out more.
"Blue Skies" features big production numbers and 30 Irving Berlin songs. The film, being screened Friday, will be the grand finale of the Senior Center's musical-film series. Find out more.
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Cabaret Night at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk is every Friday this summer. Click here for the schedule.
Cabaret Night at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk is every Friday this summer. Click here for the schedule.
Photo: Todd Tracy
The Danbury CityCenter Farmers Market is open every Friday at Kennedy Park until the end of October. Find out more.
The Danbury CityCenter Farmers Market is open every Friday at Kennedy Park until the end of October. Find out more.
Stock up on back-to-school books. The Friends Book Shop at The Ferguson Library is holding a back-to-school sale Friday and Saturday at the Harry Bennett Branch. The sale will take place during library hours. Find out more.
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Stock up on back-to-school books. The Friends Book Shop at The Ferguson Library is holding a back-to-school sale Friday and Saturday at the Harry Bennett Branch. The sale will take place during library hours. ... more
The SoNo Arts Celebration has long lived up to its title, given this
is the 39th year that visual artists, culinary artists, musical artists
and performing artists will again gather in one of Norwalk's
historic neighborhoods. It will take place kick off with a party on Friday and continue on Saturday and Sunday. Find out more.
The SoNo Arts Celebration has long lived up to its title, given this is the 39th year that visual artists, culinary artists, musical artists and performing artists will again gather in one of Norwalk's
... moreThe 40th annual Milford Oyster Festival is this Saturday, and rocker Bret Michaels will be there to celebrate. Find out more.
The 40th annual Milford Oyster Festival is this Saturday, and rocker Bret Michaels will be there to celebrate. Find out more.
Photo: Amy Mortensen
This Saturday, Western CT Militia plats a home game against the Pioneer Valley Knights at Danbury High School. Tickets are available at the gate, Adults $12 (two for $20) & under 10 free. Get tickets in advance.
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This Saturday, Western CT Militia plats a home game against the Pioneer Valley Knights at Danbury High School. Tickets are available at the gate, Adults $12 (two for $20) & under 10 free. Get tickets in ... more
Photo: Shelley Cryan
The Indian Association of Western Connecticut Inc, a nonprofit organization in the State of Connecticut, in partnership with CityCenter Danbury, welcomes all to "Jai Ho" Saturday, for its fourth Indian Cultural and Food Festival.
The festival consists of music, dance, fashion, arts and crafts, community performances, cultural activities, evening "Bollywood" concert and a variety of food stalls from across India to celebrate the culture and its diversity.
The festival takes place at Broadview Middle School in Danbury from 11:30am to 10:00pm.
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The festival consists of music, dance, fashion, arts and crafts, community performances, cultural activities, evening "Bollywood" concert and a variety of food stalls from across India to celebrate the culture and its diversity.
The festival takes place at Broadview Middle School in Danbury from 11:30am to 10:00pm.
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The Indian Association of Western Connecticut Inc, a nonprofit organization in the State of Connecticut, in partnership with CityCenter Danbury, welcomes all to "Jai Ho" Saturday, for its fourth Indian Cultural ... more
Photo: Jonathan Lucas
Take a SoundWaters guided canoe tour on Holly Pond Saturday at Stamford’s Cove Island Park. The 1-hour canoe tour is from 10 to noon. The tour explores local wildlife and habitats. Find out more.
Take a SoundWaters guided canoe tour on Holly Pond Saturday at Stamford’s Cove Island Park. The 1-hour canoe tour is from 10 to noon. The tour explores local wildlife and habitats. Find out more.
Aspiring performance artists will have the opportunity to show off their talents in Bridgeport when the Bijou Theatre hosts Amateur Night on Saturday. Find out more.
Aspiring performance artists will have the opportunity to show off their talents in Bridgeport when the Bijou Theatre hosts Amateur Night on Saturday. Find out more.
Photo: Christian Abraham
Catch a showing of "Edge of Tomorrow" for only $2.00 at Newtown's Edmond Town Hall this weekend. Check out showtimes.
Catch a showing of "Edge of Tomorrow" for only $2.00 at Newtown's Edmond Town Hall this weekend. Check out showtimes.
Working with clay is full of surprises, even for members of the
Connecticut Clay Artists, a group of professional potters who will show
their works this weekend at the Jewish Center of Sherman. Find out more.
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Working with clay is full of surprises, even for members of the Connecticut Clay Artists, a group of professional potters who will show their works this weekend at the Jewish Center of Sherman. Find out ... more
Photo: Photos By Tyler Murphy/Life@Home
Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White first rose to fame as the
cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour
phenomenon, but now as a chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian and a
feature film actor, Ron White has established himself as a star in his
own right. He'll be at Mohegan Sun on Saturday. Find out more.
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Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White first rose to fame as the
cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour
phenomenon, but now as a chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian and a ... more
Photo: Rick Diamond, Getty Images For CMT
Multitalented entertainer George Lopez is one of the most recognized and respected names in comedy today, having starred in ABC’s George Lopez, which ran for six seasons, as well as the TBS late night talk show, Lopez Tonight. He'll be bringing his comedy to Foxwoods on Saturday. Find out more.
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Multitalented entertainer George Lopez is one of the most recognized and respected names in comedy today, having starred in ABC’s George Lopez, which ran for six seasons, as well as the TBS late night talk ... more
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See American Idol judge Keith Urban on Saturday at the Xfinity Theater with musical guest Brett Eldredge. Get tickets.
See American Idol judge Keith Urban on Saturday at the Xfinity Theater with musical guest Brett Eldredge. Get tickets.
Photo: Michael Kovac, Getty Images
The Freedom Schooner Amistad will sail into Captain's Cove Seaport in Bridgeport Saturday and Sunday. Take tours of the ship for free; tickets for harbor sails are available, too. Find out more.
The Freedom Schooner Amistad will sail into Captain's Cove Seaport in Bridgeport Saturday and Sunday. Take tours of the ship for free; tickets for harbor sails are available, too. Find out more.
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The Connecticut Yankee Dachshund Club invitational returns this year to Old Mine Park in Trumbull on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more about the breed, participate in programs and enjoy many games and contests. Find out more.
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The Connecticut Yankee Dachshund Club invitational returns this year to Old Mine Park in Trumbull on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more about the breed, participate in programs and enjoy many games and ... more
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Citizens For Easton (CFE) is pleased to announce the 6th annual
Easton Farm Tour. This celebration of Easton, a local farming community
within Fairfield County CT, is a self-guided tour of Easton farms
couple with an old fashioned community fun day. Easton Farm Tour 2014 will be held Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Find out more.
Citizens For Easton (CFE) is pleased to announce the 6th annual Easton Farm Tour. This celebration of Easton, a local farming community within Fairfield County CT, is a self-guided tour of Easton farms
... moreEat For Equity is a national network of sites that builds a culture of generosity through sustainable community feasts. The Stamford chapter of Eat For Equity will host a benefit (it also happens to be their 10th community dinner to-date) on Saturday. Proceeds will benefit both the national Eat For Equity organization and the Stamford chapter. Find out more.
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Eat For Equity is a national network of sites that builds a culture of generosity through sustainable community feasts. The Stamford chapter of Eat For Equity will host a benefit (it also happens to be their ... more
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Catch a showing of "Earth to Echo" for only $2.00 at Newtown's Edmond Town Hall this weekend. Check out showtimes.
Watch the trailer.
Watch the trailer.
Catch a showing of "Earth to Echo" for only $2.00 at Newtown's Edmond Town Hall this weekend. Check out showtimes.
Watch the trailer.
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Watch the trailer.
Eight months ago, Todd Ruggere embarked on a pub crawl across Connecticut, having a beer in each of the state’s 169 towns to raise money for cancer research.
Now he's coming to his last stop — Stratford’s Two Roads Brewing Company. The brewery will host an “End of the Road Party” and fundraiser on Saturday. Find out more.
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Eight months ago, Todd Ruggere embarked on a pub crawl across Connecticut, having a beer in each of the state’s 169 towns to raise money for cancer research.
Now he's coming to his last stop — ... more
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The 6th Annual Candlewood Lake Dragon Boat Race will be held Saturday at Lynn Deming Park in New Milford. Find out more.
The 6th Annual Candlewood Lake Dragon Boat Race will be held Saturday at Lynn Deming Park in New Milford. Find out more.
Photo: Michael Duffy
116 Crown in New Haven will celebrate its 7th anniversary on Saturday with a garden party, dinner, and some of the best cocktails in Connecticut. Admission will be $60 per person. - CT Bites
116 Crown in New Haven will celebrate its 7th anniversary on Saturday with a garden party, dinner, and some of the best cocktails in Connecticut. Admission will be $60 per person. - CT Bites
The Moody Blues will perform at the Ives Concert Park in Danbury on Sunday. Find out more.
The Moody Blues will perform at the Ives Concert Park in Danbury on Sunday. Find out more.
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"Kidologie Goes Back to School" will be presented Sunday at the Westfield Trumbull mall, designed to help families connect with child-friendly businesses and services, sponsored by Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital. Above, children feed a tortoise at last year's event. Find out more.
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"Kidologie Goes Back to School" will be presented Sunday at the Westfield Trumbull mall, designed to help families connect with child-friendly businesses and services, sponsored by Yale-New Haven Children's ... more
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The 5th Annual Sunset Run For The Warriors comes back to Shelton on Sunday. Run For The Warriors® is a unique race dedicated to the men and women wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan, their families, and families of the fallen. Find out more.
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The 5th Annual Sunset Run For The Warriors comes back to Shelton on Sunday. Run For The Warriors® is a unique race dedicated to the men and women wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan, their families, and families ... more
Photo: Amy Mortensen
The Sherman Green Gazebo in Fairfield will be a lively place this Sunday during the summer concert series. Check out the lineup.
The Sherman Green Gazebo in Fairfield will be a lively place this Sunday during the summer concert series. Check out the lineup.
Catch a showing of "Maleficent" for only $2.00 at Newtown's Edmond Town Hall this weekend. Check out showtimes.
Catch a showing of "Maleficent" for only $2.00 at Newtown's Edmond Town Hall this weekend. Check out showtimes.
There’s plenty to see in Connecticut when it comes to dinosaur attractions. With a CT Dino Trail Passport, you can travel to the Connecticut Science Center to dig up dinosaur bones, compare the size of your feet with the Eubrontes footprints at Dinosaur State Park, view a collection of real dinosaur skeletons at Yale Peabody Museum and cool off in a dinosaur-themed water park at The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village. Find out more.
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There’s plenty to see in Connecticut when it comes to dinosaur attractions. With a CT Dino Trail Passport, you can travel to the Connecticut Science Center to dig up dinosaur bones, compare the size of your ... more
Photo: Al Hartmann, AP/The Salt Lake Tribune
James Van Treuren (left) is playing Georges and David Edwards is Albin in the Ivortyon Playhouse production of "La Cage Aux Folles" that opened on August 8 and is running through August 31.
James Van Treuren (left) is playing Georges and David Edwards is Albin in the Ivortyon Playhouse production of "La Cage Aux Folles" that opened on August 8 and is running through August 31.
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