Weekly Events 3/9 to 3/15

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 don’t 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

Mon

  • Monday Night Jazz (Live music) @ Arch Street Tavern in Hartford, CT from 8p to 10p. No cover.
  • 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.

Tues

  • Eric D’Alessandro (Live music) @ The Met in Pawtucket, RI @ 9p. Tix are $25.
  • Brit Floyd (Pink Floyd Tribute band) @ Vets Memorial Auditorium in Providence, RI @ 7:30p. Tix are $38.
  • Unplugged Night acoustic open mic feat: Sarah MacLean (open mic) @ Strange Brew Pub in Norwich, CT @ 8:30p. 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.
  • Trivia & Tacos @ Octane Café in New London @ . No cover.

Wed

Thurs

  • The Wandering Hearts (free country concert) @ Wolf Den in Mohegan Sun @ 8p. No cover.
  • Thirsty Thursday (comedy show) @ Comix Comedy Club in Mohegan @ 10p. Tix are $10. Note: there is a $10 food/drink min.
  • Joe List (comedian) @ Comix Comedy Club in Mohegan @ 8p. Tix are $15. Note: there is a $10 food/drink min.
  • Karaoke & games  @ Comix Roadhouse in Mohegan Sun @ 9p. No cover.
  • Live music  @ Friar Tucks Tavern in Mystic, CT @ 8p. No cover.
  • Heidi Nirk (blues and R&B music) @ Phoenix Supper Club in Pawcatuck, CT from 8p to 11p. No cover.
  • Strange Creek Battle of the Bands (Live music) @ Arch Street Tavern in Hartford, CT @ 9p. No cover.
  • Brush Lettering (Learn and drink) @ Tapped Apple Winery in Westerly, RI @ 6p. No cover.
  • Phil Smith & Dave Schena (Live Music) @ Perks & Corks in Westerly, RI @ 9p. No cover.
  • Irish Celtic acoustic tribute night (live music) @ Strange Brew Pub in Norwich, CT @ p. 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.

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