General Ideas:
- Check out of this world shows at the New Haven Observatory Tuesdays at 7p.
- Go tubing at Powder Ridge Mountain in Middletown, CT. Buy passes ahead of time for $34. Alternatively tube Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall, CT for $25 passes!
- Taste some fantastic all natural liquors at Hartford Flavor Company, then grab a brew and a growler at Hog River Brewing Co. in Hartford, and bring it over to Pine and Iron Axe Throwing! Axe throwing is $17 to $20 per person.
- Check out bald eagles at the Shepaug Dam. It is free but reservations are required. Open from dec to march.
- Check out some Tanks on a rainy day the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA! Tanks are one of the top 3 vehicles used to crush things! Museum is open Fri to Sun 10a to 5p. Admission is $20.
- Check out the outdoor adventure course at Fields of Fire in Mystic. Sessions are 3 hrs and start @ $59 for adults. Night Climbing starts in May. If you get 10 or more people you can get the group rate of $44/person. Alternatively tear it up at Storrs Adventure Park in Storrs, CT to crush some outdoor adventure parks and playgrounds, day or night! Rates are $59/pp. Tight rope walk 100ft over a pond and more @ Nomads adventure course in Windsor, CT, which opens in June! If it’s raining and you’re still jonesing for some ropes course check out Jordan’s Furniture Indoor Ropes Course in New Haven for $25/person!
- Try an escape room in Foxwoods (Spellbound) or Mystified near Olde Mystic Village!
- Go high speed indoor electric karting at Supercharged or at Foxwoods! The karts are tear up the track! Both run ~$30 range for a first time race.
- Try out sporting Clay’s at Peace Dale Shooting Reserve in Peace Dale, RI or Addieville in Mapleville, RI. Both places run $47 for 100 Clays + ammo. Both rent shotguns for $20 for the day! It’s best to check their websites and call to make sure they dont have a league or event running that day. You’ll have a blast!!
- Crush some mini golf at Copper Creek (next to the dinosaur museum, then grab a massive sandwich at Salem Prime Cuts then head over to Fox Farm Brewery (I recommend bringing a blanket or chairs, it fills up fast!), and finish up with a short hike on the Salem Multipurpose Trail a few minutes up the road!!
- Venture to Lincoln, NH to explore the Ice Castles! Every year they freeze large ice castles to meander about like the royalty you are! Tickets are $17 weekdays and $21 weekends. Double down on sleigh rides to make the most of it! Hit one of the breweries nearby for a pre/post castle spelunking beer!
Daily Breakdown (150 ways to Crushit!!)
Mon
Open Jam w/s/g Connor LeBlanc (Open Mic w/ support band) @ Strange Brew Pub in Norwich from 8:30p to 11p. No cover.
Monday Night Jazz (Live music) @ Arch Street Tavern in Hartford, CT from 8p to 10p. No cover.
Bodysnatcher (concert) @ The Webster Theater in Hartford, CT @ 6:30p. Tix are $15.
Industry Night (DJ & late night food) @ Chapter One in Mystic, CT @ 9p. No cover.
Free Bowling @ High Rollers Luxury Lanes in Foxwoods Casino from 5p to 7p. No cover. $10 Food And Beverage Minimum
Live music @ DPI (basement) in Mystic, CT @ 9p. No cover.
Happy Hour @ Chapter One in Mystic, CT from 3p to 6p. No cover. Buck-A-Shuck Oysters & beer specials!
Happy Hour @ Harp & Hound in Mystic, CT from 4p to 6p. No cover.
Happy Hour @ Samurai Noodle in Mystic, CT from 4p to 6p. No cover. $3 Domestic Beer, $4 Sushi Rolls, & Apps, $5 Mai Tai & more Apps, & $5 Draft Beers
Open Mic Night @ Perks and Corks in Westerly, RI @ 8:30p. No cover.
Tuesday
Jesus Christ Superstar (Live Theater) @ William H. Mortensen Hall in Hartford, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $31.
A-Trak (DJ) @ Shrine in Foxwoods @ 9p. Tix are $20. Note: there is a dress code
Drive-By Truckers w/s/g Buffalo Nichols (concert) @ College Street Music Hall in New Haven @ 8p. Tix are $25.
Unplugged Night acoustic open mic feat: Dana & Bryan Newman (live music) @ Strange Brew Pub in Norwich from 8:30p to 11p. No cover.
Trivia @ The Social in New London from 8p to 9:30p. No cover.
Free Bowling, Billiards, & Shuffleboard All Night @ High Rollers Luxury Lanes in Foxwoods Casino from 5p to 11p. No cover. $10 Food And Beverage Minimum
Live music @ DPI (basement) in Mystic, CT @ 9p. No cover.
Happy Hour @ Chapter One in Mystic, CT from 3p to 6p. No cover. Buck-A-Shuck Oysters & beer specials!
Happy Hour @ Harp & Hound in Mystic, CT from 4p to 6p. No cover.
Happy Hour @ Samurai Noodle in Mystic, CT from 4p to 6p. No cover. $3 Domestic Beer, $4 Sushi Rolls, & Apps, $5 Mai Tai & more Apps, & $5 Draft Beers
Live Music @ Pizzetta in Mystic, CT from 6p to 9p. No cover. They have great pizza and beer!
Trivia @ Jealous Monk in Mystic, CT @ 7p. No cover. Drink discounts too!
Trivia @ Malted Barley in Westerly, RI @ 7p. No cover.
Trivia @ Friar Tucks Tavern in Mystic, CT @ 8p. No cover.
Triva & Tacos @ Octane Café in New London @ . No cover.
Trivia @ Outer Light Brewing in Groton, CT from 6p to 8p. No cover.
Wed
Summer Salt w/s/g Okey Dokey, Breakup Shoes (pop and jazz concert) @ Space Ballroom in Hamden @ 8p. Tix are $17.
Sacred Heart vs. American Int’l (NCAA Men’s Hockey) @ Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, CT @ 7p. Tix are $10.
UConn Men’s Basketball vs. UCF @ XL Center in Hartford CT @ 7p. Tix are $38.
Jesus Christ Superstar (Live Theater) @ William H. Mortensen Hall in Hartford, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $31.
Grayscale w/s/g Hot Mulligan, WSTR, Lurk (concert) @ Worcester Palladium Upstairs in Worcester, MA @ 7p. Tix are $22. Note: it is SOLD OUT
Phil Dirt & The Dozers (free oldies concert) @ Wolf Den in Mohegan Sun @ 12p. No cover.
Whacky Wednesday (comedy show) @ Comix Comedy Club in Mohegan @ 8p. Tix are $10. Note: there is a $10 food/drink min.
Finding Neverland (Broadway Musical) @ Fox Theater in Foxwoods @ 7:30p. Tix are $50 to $75.
Desert Rain feat: members of So Many Rhodes (live jam/rock/funk band) @ Strange Brew Pub in Norwich from 9p to 11:30p. No cover.
Bottomless BBQ (BBQ buffet & happy hour) @ Dogwatch Café in Mystic, CT from 5p to 8p. Tix are $15.
Booyah Mardi-Gras (Live Music) @ Arch Street Tavern in Hartford, CT @ 9:30p. Tix are $5.
Marc Douglas Berardo and Friends (Live Music) @ Perks & Corks in Westerly, RI @ 9p. No cover.
The Chris Leigh Band (progressive rock band) @ Knickerbocker Café in Westerly RI @ 6:30p. Tix are $10. Dance Lessons start @ 7, music starts @ 7:30!
Free Bowling @ High Rollers Luxury Lanes in Foxwoods Casino from 5p to 7p. No cover. $10 Food And Beverage Minimum
Live music @ DPI (basement) in Mystic, CT @ 9p. No cover.
Happy Hour @ Chapter One in Mystic, CT from 3p to 6p. No cover. Buck-A-Shuck Oysters & beer specials!
Trivia @ Harp & Hound in Mystic, CT @ 8p. No cover.
Happy Hour @ Harp & Hound in Mystic, CT from 4p to 6p. No cover.
Happy Hour @ Samurai Noodle in Mystic, CT from 4p to 6p. No cover. $3 Domestic Beer, $4 Sushi Rolls, & Apps, $5 Mai Tai & more Apps, & $5 Draft Beers
Wine lover Wednesday @ Jealous Monk in Mystic, CT @ 12p. No cover. 1/2 price bottles of wine!
DJ KG @ Atrium Bar @ 8:30p. No cover.
Live Jazz @ RD86 Space in New London from 6:30p to 8:30p. No cover.
Open Mic Night @ Octane Café in New London @ . No cover.
Live Music with Phil Smith @ Mbar in Mystic, CT from 5p to 7p. No cover.
Thursday
Charlie Musselwhite (blues) @ Infinity Hall in Hatford, CT @ 7p. Tix are $49.
Jesus Christ Superstar (Live Theater) @ William H. Mortensen Hall in Hartford, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $31.
The Brook & The Bluff (free country concert) @ Wolf Den in Mohegan Sun @ 8p. No cover.
Josh Wolf (comedian) @ Comix Comedy Club in Mohegan @ 8p. Tix are $20. Note: there is a $10 food/drink min.
Karaoke & games @ Comix Roadhouse in Mohegan Sun @ 9p. No cover.
Finding Neverland (Broadway Musical) @ Fox Theater in Foxwoods @ 2p & 7:30p. Tix are $50 to $75.
DJ Ragoza (DJ) @ Atrium Bar in Foxwoods @ 8:30p. No cover.
The DevilFish (live dance music) @ Phoenix Supper Club in Pawcatuck, CT from 7:30p to 10:30p. No cover.
70s vs 90s Rock acoustic tribute night (live music) @ Strange Brew Pub in Norwich from 9p to 11:30p. No cover.
Izzy Malek (live music) @ Friar Tucks Tavern in Mystic, CT @ 8p. No cover.
YourParents HOUSE (Episode 29) (Live DJ) @ Arch Street Tavern in Hartford, CT @ 9p. No cover.
Summer Salt (Live music) @ The Met in Pawtucket, RI @ 9p. Tix are $18.
Lisa Marie & Johnny Juxo (Live Music) @ Perks & Corks in Westerly, RI @ 9p. No cover.
Free Bowling @ High Rollers Luxury Lanes in Foxwoods Casino from 5p to 7p. No cover. $10 Food And Beverage Minimum
Trivia @ Stony Creek Brewery in Foxwoods Casino from 7p to 9p. No cover.
Live music @ DPI (basement) in Mystic, CT @ 9p. No cover.
Happy Hour @ Chapter One in Mystic, CT from 3p to 6p. No cover. Buck-A-Shuck Oysters & beer specials!
Happy Hour @ Harp & Hound in Mystic, CT from 4p to 6p. No cover.
Happy Hour @ Samurai Noodle in Mystic, CT from 4p to 6p. No cover. $3 Domestic Beer, $4 Sushi Rolls, & Apps, $5 Mai Tai & more Apps, & $5 Draft Beers
Live Music @ Pizzetta in Mystic, CT from 8p to 11p. No cover. They have great Pizza and beer!
Blues Night (live music) @ Black Sheep in Niantic, CT @ 8p. No cover.
Live Music with Ian Kelly @ Mbar in Mystic, CT from 5p to 7p. No cover. Happy Hour from 4p to 6p
Trivia @ Brazen Hen in Westerly, RI @ 7:30p. No cover.
Fri
Wanted D.O.A. (Bon Jovi Tribute Band) @ Infinity Hall in Hatford, CT @ 7p. Tix are $28.
UConn Hockey vs UMass (NCAA hockey) @ XL Center in Hartford CT @ 7p. Tix are $28.
Jesus Christ Superstar (Live Theater) @ William H. Mortensen Hall in Hartford, CT @ 8p. Tix are $31.
Championship Boxing (boxing) @ Worcester Palladium in Worcester, MA @ 7p. Tix are $35.
Less than Jake (free ska concert) @ Wolf Den in Mohegan Sun @ 8p. No cover.
Josh Wolf (comedian) @ Comix Comedy Club in Mohegan @ 7:30p. Tix are $25. Note: there is a $10 food/drink min.
CCR tribute band @ Comix Roadhouse in Mohegan Sun @ 10p. No cover.
Finding Neverland (Broadway Musical) @ Fox Theater in Foxwoods @ 8p. Tix are $50 to $75.
The Revivalists (concert) @ Grand Theater in Foxwoods @ 8p. Tix are $36.
Atlantic Avenue (Live Band) @ Atrium Bar in Foxwoods @ 8p. No cover.
Wild Nights (live music) @ Phoenix Supper Club in Pawcatuck, CT from 8p to 11p. No cover.
EMO Night: The Rawr-ing 20s (live DJ) @ Strange Brew Pub in Norwich from 9:30p to 1:30a. Tix are $5.
Back to School Special: Mikey Carubba, Sam Kininger, Beau Sasser (funky live music) @ Arch Street Tavern in Hartford, CT @ 8:30p. No cover.
Johnny A. (Live music) @ The Met in Pawtucket, RI @ 9p. Tix are $25.
Stand Up Comedy Sex Ed (comedy show) @ The Garde in New London, CT @ 8p. Tix are $30.
Majestic Fuzz (Live Music) @ Perks & Corks in Westerly, RI @ 9p. No cover.
The Silks (rock band) @ Knickerbocker Café in Westerly RI @ 9p. No cover.
The Andersons & The Soapbox Saints (rockabilly bands) @ 33 Golden Street in New London, CT @ 8:30p. Tix are $5 to $8.
Live DJ (DJ) @ Chapter One in Mystic, CT @ 9p. No cover.
Free Bowling @ High Rollers Luxury Lanes in Foxwoods Casino from 5p to 7p. No cover. $10 Food And Beverage Minimum
Live music @ DPI (basement) in Mystic, CT @ 9p. No cover.
Happy Hour @ Chapter One in Mystic, CT from 3p to 6p. No cover. Buck-A-Shuck Oysters & beer specials!
Live Music @ Harp & Hound in Mystic, CT @ 9p. No cover.
Happy Hour @ Harp & Hound in Mystic, CT from 4p to 6p. No cover.
Happy Hour @ Samurai Noodle in Mystic, CT from 4p to 6p. No cover. $3 Domestic Beer, $4 Sushi Rolls, & Apps, $5 Mai Tai & more Apps, & $5 Draft Beers
Live Music @ Pizzetta in Mystic, CT from 10p to 1a. No cover. They have great Pizza and beer!
Live Music @ Mbar in Mystic, CT from 4:30p to 6:30p. No cover. Happy Hour from 4p to 6p
Live Music @ Brazen Hen in Westerly, RI @ 9p. No cover.
Live Music @ Maugle Sierra Winery in Ledyard, CT from 6p to 9p. No cover. Be sure to bring food!
Sat
The Lumineers w/s/g Mt. Joy (Lacrosse) @ Mohegan Sun Arena @ 7p. Tix are $49.
Boatweiller, Slept & Zebulon (Live Music) @ The Oasis Pub in New London, CT @ 9p. No cover.
Eric Paslay (free country concert) @ Wolf Den in Mohegan Sun @ 8p. No cover.
Finding Neverland (Broadway Musical) @ Fox Theater in Foxwoods @ 2p & 7:30p. Tix are $50 to $75.
Bert Kreischer (comedian) @ Grand Theater in Foxwoods @ 8p & 11p. Tix are $40.
Turkish Delight @ The Garde in New London, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $35.
Nudirexion (Live Band) @ Atrium Bar in Foxwoods @ 9p. No cover.
Clinton Sparks (Club DJ) @ Shrine in Foxwoods @ 9p. Tix are $20. Note: there is a dress code
Never Enuff (live party rock band) @ Phoenix Supper Club in Pawcatuck, CT from 8p to 11p. No cover.
Johnny Cash tribute night (live music) @ Strange Brew Pub in Norwich from 9:30p to 11:30p. Tix are $10.
Sound Tigers vs. Hartford Wolf Pack (Minor League Hockey) @ Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, CT @ 7p. Tix are $23.
MercyMe: 20/20 Tour w/s/g Jeremy Camp @ Oakdale Theater in Oakdale CT @ 7p. Tix are $41.
Jesus Christ Superstar (Live Theater) @ William H. Mortensen Hall in Hartford, CT @ 2p & 8p. Tix are $31.
G Herbo w/s/g King Von, Lil Loaded, Shaun Sloan, Pretty Savage (concert) @ Worcester Palladium in Worcester, MA @ 9p. Tix are $28.
The Lumineers w/s/g Mt. Joy & Diana Demuth (folk concert) @ Mohegan Sun Arena @ 7p. Tix are $49.
Josh Wolf (comedian) @ Comix Comedy Club in Mohegan @ 7p & 9:30p. Tix are $25. Note: there is a $10 food/drink min.
Country live music @ Comix Roadhouse in Mohegan Sun @ 10p. No cover.
Mauve Lloyd (Pink Floyd Tribute band) @ Arch Street Tavern in Hartford, CT @ 8:30p. No cover.
Ana Popovic (Live music) @ The Met in Pawtucket, RI @ 8:30p. Tix are $25.
Johnny & the East Coast Rockers (R&B Bands) @ Knickerbocker Café in Westerly RI @ 8p. Tix are $10.
Men With Guitars (Live Music) @ Perks & Corks in Westerly, RI @ 9p. No cover.
Steve Hartmann (Live Music) @ Tapped Apple Winery in Westerly, RI @ 6p. Tix are $10.
Common Disaster (Live Music) @ 33 Golden Street in New London, CT @ 9p. Tix are $5 to $8.
Live DJ (DJ) @ Chapter One in Mystic, CT @ 9p. No cover.
Live music @ DPI (basement) in Mystic, CT @ 9p. No cover.
Live Music @ Harp & Hound in Mystic, CT @ 9p. No cover. food & drink specials
Live Music @ Pizzetta in Mystic, CT from 10p to 1a. No cover. They have great Pizza and beer!
Karaoke w/ DJ Nikki @ Brazen Hen in Westerly, RI @ 9:30p. No cover.
Sun
Yam Haus (free electro poppy groves) @ Wolf Den in Mohegan Sun @ 7p. No cover.
Black Wolves vs. Halifax Thunderbirds (Lacrosse) @ Mohegan Sun Arena @ 5p. Tix are $15.
Sound Tigers vs. Binghamton Devils (Minor League Hockey) @ Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, CT @ 5p. Tix are $23.
Norwich Irish Parade (Parade w/ food trucks and live music) @ Downtown Norwich, CT from 1p to 5p. No cover.
Stilletto (Billy joel tribute band) @ Phoenix Supper Club in Pawcatuck, CT from 6p to 9p. No cover.
Wolf Pack vs Providence Bruins (Minor League Hockey) @ XL Center in Hartford CT @ 3p. Tix are $20.
Jesus Christ Superstar (Live Theater) @ William H. Mortensen Hall in Hartford, CT @ 1p & 6:30p. Tix are $31.
Silly Sunday (comedy show) @ Comix Comedy Club in Mohegan @ 8p. Tix are $10. Note: there is a $10 food/drink min.
Finding Neverland (Broadway Musical) @ Fox Theater in Foxwoods @ 1p & 5p. Tix are $50 to $75.
Bottomless Party Brunch (liquid Sunday) @ Centrale Fox Tower in Foxwoods @ 12p. Tix are $35.
Tarrus Riley (concert) @ Toads Place in New Haven @ 9:30p. Tix are $30.
Karaoke Night (Karaoke) @ Strange Brew Pub in Norwich from 9p to 12a. No cover.
Young Rust (Live music) @ The Met in Pawtucket, RI @ 4p. Tix are $0.
G Herbo (concert) @ The Webster Theater in Hartford, CT @ 8p. Tix are $27.
Glenn Thomas (Live Music) @ Perks & Corks in Westerly, RI @ 8p. No cover.
Live music @ DPI (basement) in Mystic, CT @ 9p. No cover.
Live Music @ Pizzetta in Mystic, CT from 6p to 9p. No cover. They have great Pizza and beer!
Brunch with Bottomless Mimosa’s @ Jealous Monk in Mystic, CT @ 10:30a. No cover.
Live Music @ Mbar in Mystic, CT from 4:30p to 7p. No cover. Happy Hour from 4p to 6p
Live Music @ Maugle Sierra Winery in Ledyard, CT from 3p to 6p. No cover. Be sure to bring food!