Weekly Events 7/5/21 to 7/11/21

kingcrusher Weekly Events

Events may change, be sure to check before you go to see what precautions the venues may have!

General Ideas

  • Check out the Dinosaur’s around the World exhibition at the Hartford Science center, wed to sun (tix are $25).
  • Rent Paddleboard, kayaks, bike, snowboards, and monster paddle boards at Adventure Mystic and paddle around the Mystic River and Seaport! Or go for the powered version and rent a 2-seater boat that goes up to 30 MPH (no boat license required) for a 3-hour guided tour ($150 per person) or 1-hour ($90 per person) open water adventure!
  • Try a swing on a flying trapeze at Fearless Flyers Academy in Mystic, CT @ Fields of Fire. Open swing sat 1-4p ($10 for 1 swing, $25 for 3). They also offer trapeze classes for $60/class and aerial classes (trampoline & more) for $30/class.  Foxwoods also has a 350ft tall 1/4 mile long zipline you can rip down, hitting 60mph. Its open 12p to 6p and tix are $59. Powder Ridge Mountain in Middlefield, CT also has a zip line for $12. Hit the Aerial Park at Fields of Fire in Mystic, CT to climb through 5 different aerial course & zip lines ($59 for 3 hrs of climbing). Book an Evening session to go Night Climbing under the lights! If you can’t get enough night climbing, zip on over to Storrs Adventure park for 2 hrs of light guided night climbing through the largest forest park in CT! Tix are $33 for night climbing or $49 for 3 hrs of day climbing.
  • Bring or Rent a Mountain bike & use the lift and trails at Powder Ridge Mountain in Middlefield, CT, open Thurs thru Sun. Bike rentals are $65-$95 & park passes are $32. While you’re there ride the zip line for $12, play disc golf for $7 or cruise around the pond for an hr in an electric kayak, fun boat, kayak, or paddle bike for $5-$10. Rip it down the summer tubing slide for $8!!
  • Ride a 8-mile 2-seater Rail Bike on the Essex Rail line, then optionally pair it with a Steam train/Riverboat combo Ride. Book in advance for $75 for 2 -seater rail car or $125 for the combo.
  • Take a 1 hr flight lesson that is 30 mins on the ground, 30 mins in the air learning to take off, climb, & land a plane @ Avia Flight Academy in Stratford, CT. Tix are $299.
  • Put your Gumshoeing skills to the test at the outdoor trail based escape room @ Fields of Fire in Mystic CT. Book in advance for 1-5 people ($89 for the first 2 people + 19 pp up to 5 people). Try a VR escape room @ Xperiment VR for $44 @ The Hawley Lane Mall in Trumbull, CT.
  • Go up to the top of the Harbor Pequot Lighthouse and take in the spectacular views and learn about the history of the lighthouse (Sat & Sun 10a to 12p, $35/pp).

Daily Breakdown

148 ways to crush it this week!

Mon

Tues

Wed

  • Tedeschi trucks (concert) @ Westville Music Bowl in New Haven, CT @ 7p. Tix are $50. Note Tickets are purchased for socially distanced pods that fit 2 to 4 people
  • Latin Night (dance) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 8p to 12a. No cover. Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata & more!
  • Red Light (live party rock music) @ Dodd Stadium in Norwich, CT from 6p to 8p. No cover.
  • Reckless Sunset (live music) @ The Pavilion in Old Lyme, CT @ 2p. No cover.
  • Summer Concerts – Sweet Magic (live music) @ McCook’s Main Beach in East Lyme, CT from 6p to 8p. No cover.
  • Forgotten by Friday (live music) @ Priam Vineyards in Colchester, CT from 6:30p to 8:30p. Tix are $5.
  • WWf Trivia (trivia) @ Strange Brew Pub in Norwich, CT @ 6:30p. No cover.
  • Trivia (trivia) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 7p to 10p. Tix are $10/team.
  • Brian & Rickie (live music) @ Sunset Ribs in Waterford, CT from 5p to 9p. No cover.
  • Line Dance at the Beach (dancing) @ Paddy’s Beach Club in Misquamicut, RI @ 6p. Tix are $10.
  • Contactless Karaoke (karaoke) @ Dockside Bar in New London, CT from 8p to 1a. No cover.
  • Trivia (trivia) @ Harp & Hound in Mystic, CT from 6:30p to 8:30p. No cover. Note: check their Facebook page for updates
  • Happy Hour – App food specials & drink specials (happy hour) @ Chapter One in Mystic, CT from 3p to 6p. No cover. Buck-a-shuck, wings, $2 Bud, Coors, $5 wine & cocktails
  • Live Music Wednesdays (live music) @ The Fisherman’s in Long Point Groton, CT from 7p to 10p. No cover.
  • Karaoke (live 80s music) @ Arch Street Tavern in Hartford, CT @ 10p. No cover.
  • Happy Hour Specials (happy hour) @ Draft Choice in New London, CT from 4p to 6p. No cover. Select $5 Beers, $8 cocktails, 20% off apps
  • Eat in the Street Pirates themed (Street festival) @ Bank Street New London from 4p to 10p. No cover. Bank street is closed off to traffic, with decoration, food, vendors, and entertainment!
  • Jurassic Quest (drive thru dino exhibition) @ Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA from 1p to 8p. Tix are $49/ vehicle. Take an hour long drive thru tour with 70+ realistic dinosaurs!

Thurs

  • Wicked Peach (free rock cover band) @ Wolf Den in Mohegan Sun @ 8p. No cover.
  • Borgeous (DJ) @ Shrine in Foxwoods, CT from 9p to 1a. Tix are $20. Note: There is a dress code
  • Salsa Dancing on the Boardwalk (dancing) @ Ocean Beach Park in New London, CT @ 7p. No cover.
  • Open Mic (acoustic open mic) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 8p to 11p. No cover.
  • Esker Pt Beach concert w/ Red Light (Live party rock cover band) @ Esker Pt. Beach in Groton, CT @ 6p. Tix are $10/car or use the free shuttle at the school.
  • DJ Donny D (Live DJ) @ The Pavilion in Old Lyme, CT @ 2p. No cover.
  • Thirsty Thursday (comedy) @ Comix Comedy club in Mohegan Sun @ 10p. Tix are $10. Note there is a $10 food/drink minimum per person
  • North Stonington Fair (Carnival) @ North Stonington, CT from 5p to 11p. Tix are $10.
  • Karaoke w/ DJ Jack Rhino (karaoke) @ Comix Roadhouse in Mohegan Sun @ 9:15p. No cover.
  • Badfish: Sublime Tribute (live cover band) @ Ocean Mist in Matunuck, RI @ 9p. Tix are $25.
  • Trivia(trivia) @ Pie Hops in Norwich, CT @ 7p. No cover.
  • David Sadloski (live music) @ Sunset Ribs in Waterford, CT from 5p to 9p. No cover.
  • Trivia (trivia) @ Brazen Hen in Westerly, RI @ 7:30p. No cover.
  • Happy Hour – App food specials & drink specials (happy hour) @ Chapter One in Mystic, CT from 3p to 6p. No cover. Buck-a-shuck, wings, $2 Bud, Coors, $5 wine & cocktails
  • Pratt Street Patio (live music) @ Pratt Street in Hartford, CT from 6p to 7p. No cover.
  • Happy Hour Specials (happy hour) @ Draft Choice in New London, CT from 4p to 6p. No cover. Select $5 Beers, $8 cocktails, 20% off apps
  • Jurassic Quest (drive thru dino exhibition) @ Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA from 9a to 8p. Tix are $49/ vehicle. Take an hour long drive thru tour with 70+ realistic dinosaurs!
  • Sunset Cruise (cruise) @ Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam, CT @ 6:30p. Tix are $40. Bring a picnic basket w/ snacks and beverages while you spot the full moon and wildlife!
  • Within Temptation (online concert virtual reality experience) @  Band homepage @ 2p. Tix are $30.

Fri

  • Friday Latin Vibes (live music & dancing) @ Hygienic Art in New London, CT from 8p to 10p. Tix are $5. Salsa dancing, music, and Latin food!
  • Lipstick Lashes Lies (Drag show) @ Comix Comedy club in Mohegan Sun @ 10p. Tix are $15. Note there is a $10 food/drink minimum per person
  • 7800 Fahrenheit (Bon Jovi Tribute Band) @ Summer Entrance at Mohegan Sun from 7p to 11p. No cover. Fire pits, food trucks, drink specials, & live music!
  • Xcaliber (DJ) @ Shrine in Foxwoods, CT from 9p to 1a. Tix are $15. Note: There is a dress code
  • Bumpin Uglies w/s/g Artikal Sound System (concert) @ Space Ballroom in Hamden, CT @ 8p. Tix are $15.
  • Anthem Reggae (live music) @ Ocean Beach Park in New London, CT @ 8p. No cover.
  • Driving Route 9 (live folk music) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 8p to 11p. No cover.
  • Live Music w/ Thirty 6 Red (live music) @ Comix Roadhouse in Mohegan Sun @ 9:15p. No cover.
  • Wooden Horse (live music & food) @ Phoenix Dining in Pawcatuck, CT @ 8p. No cover.
  • Acoustic Beat & Ed & Marty Q (live music) @ The Pavilion in Old Lyme, CT @ 2p & 6p. No cover.
  • Big Dawg Isaac (live acoustic trio music) @ Norwich Town Greene from 6p to 8p. No cover.
  • Connecticut Sun vs. Atlanta Dream (basketball) @ Mohegan Sun Arena @ 7p. Tix are $60.
  • Summer 2021 concert series – Jim Shepley Band (live southern rock music) @ Westbrook Town Greene in Westbrook, CT from 6p to 8p. No cover. Note no alcohol or pets. Food and snacks welcome
  • Summer Concerts – Fusion (live music) @ McCook’s Bandshell in East Lyme, CT from 7p to 9p. No cover.
  • Summer concert series – Coyote River Band (live country & rock music) @ Washington Park in Groton, CT @ 6:30p. No cover. Food trucks and concession stand available
  • Luke & Mike (live music) @ On the Waterfront in New London, CT from 7p to 10p. No cover.
  • Eight to the Bar (live jazz and swing music) @ The Irons Restaurant @ The Hilton in Mystic, CT from 7p to 9p. No cover.
  • Paul McCartney tribute (Live cover band) @ Strange Brew Pub in Norwich, CT from 8p to 11p. Tix are $10.
  • Mystic Dead (live grateful dead tribute) @ The Knickerbocker Café in Westerly, RI @ 9p. Tix are $15.
  • Tusk  (Fleetwood Mack tribute concert) @ Infinity Music Hall in Hartford, CT @ 8p. Tix are $39.
  • TYS feat Bailey (open mic) @ Cultured Studios in New London, CT from 7:30p to 10p. Tix are $10. 3 min limit at the mic
  • Moto ft Brickley Rivera (live music) @ Priam Vineyards in Colchester, CT from 6p to 9p. Tix are $16.
  • North Stonington Fair (Carnival) @ North Stonington, CT from 8a to 11p. Tix are $10.
  • Frankenphil (live music) @ Blue Gene’s Pub at the Eugene O’Neil Theater in Waterford, CT from 5p to 11p. No cover. Enjoy drinks and music at a log cabin overlooking the sound!
  • live music w/ Luke & Mike (live music) @ On the Waterfront in New London, CT from 7p to 10p. No cover.
  • Badfish: Sublime Tribute (live cover band) @ Ocean Mist in Matunuck, RI @ 8p. Tix are $25.
  • Hannah’s Field (live music) @ Arch Street Tavern in Hartford, CT from 8:30p to 12a. Tix are $10.
  • Hot Roxx (live music) @ Sunset Ribs in Waterford, CT from 6p to 11p. No cover. Live music from 6p to 10p, DJ and party atmosphere 10p – close
  • Alex2E (live music) @ Back East Brewing in Bloomfield, CT from 6p to 9p. No cover.
  • Tom Burgess (live music) @ Preston Ridge Winery in Preston, CT from 5p to 8p. No cover.
  • Food Truck Friday (food trucks/beer/live music) @ Carousel Village in RI from 5p to 8p. No cover.
  • Happy Hour & Live Music (live music & happy hour) @ Rocks 21 in Mystic, CT from 3p to 6p. No cover.
  • Latin Fridays (live music) @ Dockside Bar in New London, CT @ 9p. No cover.
  • Karaoke (karaoke) @ Brazen Hen in Westerly, RI from 9p to 12a. No cover. Note: check their Facebook page for updates
  • Happy Hour – App food specials & drink specials (happy hour) @ Chapter One in Mystic, CT from 3p to 6p. No cover. Buck-a-shuck, wings, $2 Bud, Coors, $5 wine & cocktails
  • DJ (music) @ Centrale Fox Tower in Foxwoods from 9:30p to 1a. No cover.
  • 3-mile timed run (run) @ Esker Point Beach in Groton, CT @ 6p. No cover. 3.0 Mile Run w/ optional 1.5 mile warmup
  • Pratt Street Patio (live music) @ Pratt Street in Hartford, CT from 6p to 7p. No cover.
  • Jurassic Quest (drive thru dino exhibition) @ Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA from 9a to 8p. Tix are $49/ vehicle. Take an hour long drive thru tour with 70+ realistic dinosaurs!
  • Sunset Cruise (cruise) @ Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam, CT @ 6:30p. Tix are $40. Bring a picnic basket w/ snacks and beverages while you spot the full moon and wildlife!
  • Within Temptation (online concert virtual reality experience) @ Band homepage @ 8p. Tix are $30.

Sat

Sun

  • Lipstick Lashes Lies (Drag show) @ Comix Comedy club in Mohegan Sun @ 6p. Tix are $15. Note there is a $10 food/drink minimum per person
  • Wild Adriatic (free rock show) @ Wolf Den in Mohegan Sun @ 7p. No cover.
  • Wild Nights (live music) @ City Dock in New London, CT from 6p to 10p. No cover.
  • Summer Concerts – 60s Satisfaction Band (live 60s music) @ Madison Town Green in Madison, CT from 6p to 8p. No cover. Note no alcohol
  • Whiskey Boulevard (live country music) @ Pie Hops in Norwich, CT from 4p to 7p. No cover.
  • The Zoo (live music) @ The Pavilion in Old Lyme, CT @ 2p. No cover.
  • Worcester Bravehearts at Norwich Sea Unicorns (Minor league baseball game) @ Dodd Stadium in Norwich, CT @ 7p. Tix are $20.
  • Glen Hansen Orchestra (live music) @ Priam Vineyards in Colchester, CT from 1p to 3p. No cover. Food truck will be present!
  • North Stonington Fair (Carnival) @ North Stonington, CT from 8a to 11p. Tix are $10.
  • Garden Gatherings (Live Music) @ Eugene O’Neil Theater Garden in Waterford, CT @ 4p. Tix are $25/ group of 6. Bring blankets or chairs and set up in the garden w/ solo artists while overlooking the LI sound! Note no alcohol.
  • Karaoke (karaoke) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 7p to 10p. No cover.
  • Pop Rocks (live music) @ Sunset Ribs in Waterford, CT from 5p to 11p. No cover. Live music from 6p to 10p, DJ and party atmosphere 10p – close
  • Rich Vos & Friends (comedian) @ Ridgefield Playhouse Outdoor Playhouse Tent in Ridgefield, CT @ 4p & 7:30p. Tix are $40.
  • Tony Genovese (live music) @ Preston Ridge Winery in Preston, CT from 12p to 3p. No cover.
  • Liquid Sunday (pool party) @ Fox Tower Pool at Foxwoods @ 12p. Tix are $30. Music, drinks, partying, and pool time!
  • Bubbles, Brunch, and Beats (Boozy Brunch w/ DJ) @ Novelle in Mohegan Sun from 11a to 5p. No cover.
  • Boozy Brunch (brunch) @ Rocks 21 in Mystic, CT from 10a to 2p. No cover. Enjoy Boozy Caramel Latte’s, breakfast tacos, lobster crepe’s, etc.
  • Happy Hour – App food specials & drink specials (happy hour) @ Chapter One in Mystic, CT from 3p to 9:30p. No cover. Buck-a-shuck, wings, $2 Bud, Coors, $5 wine & cocktails
  • Sunday DJ (DJ) @ Red 36 in Mystic, CT from 1p to 7p. No cover.
  • Jurassic Quest (drive thru dino exhibition) @ Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA from 9a to 9p. Tix are $49/ vehicle. Take an hour long drive thru tour with 70+ realistic dinosaurs!
  • Rick Wonder @ Tikki Beach (DJ) @ Paddy’s Beach Club in Misquamicut, RI from 12p to 5p. Tix are $25.