Weekly Events 8/2/21 to 8/8/21

kingcrusher Weekly Events

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

General Ideas

  • 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.
  • Go Clubbing at Avalon in Mohegan Sun on Friday or Saturday. Ladies free before 11 on fri ($10 cover after) and 10 on sat ($20 after). Dress to the 9’s as there is a dress code! Add yourself to the guest list for line privileges and free cover on Fridays w/ some exceptions. Check out the Vista Lounge, Thurs thru Saturday, no cover, but there is a dress code! Crush it at Shrine Nightclub in Foxwoods, they frequently have well-known DJs and acts, check the breakdown for more info! They’re open Thurs thru Sun, with a cover in the $15 to $20 range. There is also a dress code.
  • Go Ice Skating year round at the Norwich Ice Rink for $12 w/ $7 skate rental. Check Website for open skate times. Generally its Sun to Fri 1:15p to 3:15p, Fri 7p to 8:30p for laser skate, and Sat 3:30p to 6:30p .
  • Crush the 60′ high adventure ropes course with ziplines, 40,000 watts of sound and lighting  at the Jordan Furniture in New Haven, CT.  Tix are $20/1hr booked online or $25 walk in, or opt for 2 hrs for $30 online / 37.50 walk in.  Open Mon -Thurs, 10a – 7p, Fri – Sat 10a- 8p, & Sun 11a -6p.
  • Go climbing at:
    • Stone Age Rock Gym w/ indoor or outdoor lessons in Manchester, CT . Day pass is $22 +$5 gear rental or New Climber lesson for $30, membership gets you 24/7 access. Open Tues, Thurs,& Fri 4p to 10p, Sat 10a to 10p, & Sun 10a to 6p. Outdoor lessons are by reservation for $160 for 4hr half day, and 8hr ($260) and multi day course ($595) available.
    • Central Rock Gym in Glastonbury, CT, Day Pass is $25 + $5 rental. Intro to belay class is $50, Staff Belay is $40/hr Bouldering and Climbing available. Open Mon to Fri 12p- 9:30p, Sat to Sun 9a -9p
    • Prime Climb in Wallingford, CT. Reservation required. Day passes are $16 +$7 rental for prime Climb, $20 + $5 rental for Mountain Fun. Belay lessons are $35 (certain days). Hours are Mon to Fri 1p – 9p, Sat 12p to 8p, Sun 12p-8p. Mountain Fun hours are Thurs to Sun 12p to 6p. Note Prime Climb is indoor climbing/bouldering, mountain fun is beginner/introductory w/ auto-belay devices .
    • City Climb in New Haven, CT. Reservations required for classes. Day passes are $16 + $8 rental. Intro to climbing w/ staff belay is $30 for 1 hr. Open Mon to Fri 2p to 10p & Sat to Sun 10a to 8p.
    • Central Rock Gym in Warwick, RI. Day Pass is $20 + $8 rental. Intro to belay class is $50, Bouldering and Climbing available. Open Mon to Fri 11a – 10p, Sat to Sun 9a -9p
  • 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.

Daily Breakdown

164 ways to crush it this week!

Mon

  • Jamie’s Junk Show (live music) @ The Pavilion in Old Lyme, CT @ 2p. No cover.
  • Matt Vizzio (live music) @ Sunset Ribs in Waterford, CT from 5p to 9p. No cover.
  • Service Industry Nights (DJs & happy hour) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 7p to 10p. No cover. $5 margs & $5 food specials, request DJs
  • Happy Hour – App food specials & drink specials (metal concert) @ The Webster Theater in Hartford, CT from 3p to 6p. No cover. Buck-a-shuck, wings, $2 Bud, Coors, $5 wine & cocktails
  • Trivia (trivia) @ Friar Tuck’s Tavern in Mystic, CT from 6:30p to 8:30p. No cover.
  • Monday Monk Run (run) @ Kelley’s Pace in Mystic, CT @ 5:30p. No cover.

Tues

Wed

  • Billy Joel (concert) @ Fenway Ballpark in Boston, MA @ 6:30p. Tix are $60.
  • Latin Night (dance) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 8p to 12a. No cover. Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata & more!
  • Eat in the Street Farm to Table 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!
  • Whiskey Boulevard (live country music) @ Howard Brown Park in Norwich, CT from 6p to 8p. No cover.
  • Summer Concerts – Whiskey, Wine, & Coke (live cover band music) @ McCook’s Main Beach in East Lyme, CT from 6p to 8p. No cover.
  • Trivia (trivia) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 7p to 10p. Tix are $10/team.
  • Trivia – Seinfeld (Trivia) @ Strange Brew in Norwich, CT from 6:30p to 8:30p. No cover.
  • Brian & Rickie (live music) @ Sunset Ribs in Waterford, CT from 5p to 9p. No cover.
  • Squeeze (concert) @ Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $130.
  • Line Dance at the Beach (dancing) @ Paddy’s Beach Club in Misquamicut, RI @ 6p. Tix are $10.
  • Live Music & Happier Hours (live music & happy hour) @ Rocks 21 in Mystic, CT from 3:30p to 6p. No cover. $3 Guinness, $7 house wine, $7 martinis
  • 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
  • Jurassic Quest (drive thru dino exhibition) @ Pratt & Whitney Stadium in Hartford, CT from 1p to 8p. Tix are $49/ vehicle. Take an hour long drive thru tour with 70+ realistic dinosaurs!

Thurs

Fri

  • Sips at Sunset (live music, cocktails, and marine life) @ Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT from 6:30p to 8:30p. No cover. Food bites, drinks, are available to purchase, most the aquarium is open too!
  • Dancing Dream – Abba Tribute w/ Fireworks! (live music) @ Ocean Beach Park in New London, CT @ 8p. No cover.
  • Jewett City Fireworks & Carnival (carnival & fireworks) @ Griswold Park and Rec in Griswold, CT from 6p to 10p. No cover.
  • Wicked Peach (live rock music) @ Hilton in Mystic, CT from 6:30p to 9p. No cover.
  • Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons (oldies concert) @ Mohegan Sun Arena @ 8p. Tix are $35.
  • Desert Highway Band (Eagles Tribute Band) @ Summer Entrance at Mohegan Sun from 7p to 11p. No cover. Fire pits, food trucks, drink specials, & live music!
  • DJ Skribble (DJ) @ Shrine in Foxwoods, CT @ 9p. Tix are $15. Note: There is a dress code
  • Pilfers w/s/g The Hempsteadys, Ghost Tones (concert) @ Space Ballroom in Hamden, CT @ 8p. Tix are $15.
  • New Kids on the Block w/s/g Bell Biv Devoe & TBD (concert) @ Fenway Ballpark in Boston, MA @ 6:30p. Tix are $30.
  • Barstool Diplomats (live rock/folk music) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 8p to 11p. No cover.
  • Slick & Slate (live music) @ Hygienic Art Park in New London, CT @ 9p. Tix are $20.
  • Greb Laboss (live music) @ Rocks 21 in Mystic, CT from 6:30p to 9:30p. No cover.
  • Emo Night Brooklyn (concert) @ Brighton Music Hall in Boston, MA @ 8:30p. Tix are $15.
  • Modest Mouse (concert) @ Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA @ 7:30p. Tix are $30. Modest Mouse is an amazing band live!
  • Billy Strings (concert) @ Westville Music Bowl in New Haven, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $49. Note Tickets are purchased for socially distanced pods that fit 2 to 4 people
  • Majah Hype (comedian) @ The Wilbur in Boston, MA @ 7:30p. Tix are $37.
  • Wicked Peach (Live rock music) @ The Irons Restaurant @ The Hilton in Mystic, CT from 6:30p to 8:30p. No cover. Wicked Peach is a fun time!
  • Summer 2021 concert series – Troubles on the Playground (Live rock & roll music) @ Westbrook Town Greene in Westbrook, CT from 6p to 8p. No cover. Note no alcohol or pets. Food and snacks welcome
  • Summer Concerts – Kerri Powers Band (live music) @ McCook’s Bandshell in East Lyme, CT from 7p to 9p. No cover.
  • The Breakfast (live psychedelic rock music) @ Strange Brew in Norwich, CT from 9p to 11p. Tix are $15.
  • Azalea Drive (live music) @ On the Waterfront in New London, CT from 7p to 10p. No cover.
  • Crash 21 & Just the Two of Us (live music) @ The Pavilion in Old Lyme, CT @ 2p. No cover.
  • Neal Vitullo and the Vipers (live rock/rockabilly/blues music) @ The Knickerbocker Café in Westerly, RI @ 8p. Tix are $15.
  • Katie Perkins (live music) @ Norwich Town Greene from 6p to 8p. No cover.
  • Ekali (EDM concert) @ Big Night Live in Boston, MA @ 9p. Tix are $22.
  • Comedy Night (comedy show) @ Priam Vineyards in Colchester, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $35. Ticket includes first wine!
  • Cabaret – Natalie Douglas a tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. (Live theater and songs) @ Eugene O’Neil Theater Garden in Waterford, CT @ TBD. Tix are $TBD -on sale 7/30.
  • Malaena (live music) @ Phoenix Dining Club in Pawcatuck, CT from 7:30p to 10:30p. No cover.
  • John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band (concert) @ Ocean Mist in Matunuck, RI @ 9p. Tix are $20.
  • BJ Sparano (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
  • KT Tunstall (concert) @ Ridgefield Playhouse Outdoor Playhouse Tent in Ridgefield, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $42.
  • The 5th Dimension (concert) @ Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $55.
  • T. Ray (live music) @ Preston Ridge Winery in Preston, CT from 5p to 8p. No cover.
  • CT Sunflower Festival (sunflowers) @ The Farm in Woodbury, CT from 10a to 5p. Tix are $20. Wander through a field of sunflowers!
  • 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.
  • Food Truck Friday (food trucks/beer/live music) @ Carousel Village in RI from 5p to 8p. No cover.
  • Jurassic Quest (drive thru dino exhibition) @ Pratt & Whitney Stadium in Hartford, CT from 9a to 8p. Tix are $49/ vehicle. Take an hour long drive thru tour with 70+ realistic dinosaurs!

Sat

  • Cocktail Carnival (drink tasting festival) @ Fox Tower Terrace in Foxwoods from 2p to 8p. Tix are $45.
  • Weezer (concert) @ Premier Theater in Foxwoods @ 8p. Tix are $59.
  • DJ Crespo (DJ) @ Shrine in Foxwoods, CT @ 9p. Tix are $20. Note: There is a dress code
  • Jewett City Carnival w/ Maleana (carnival & live music) @ Griswold Park and Rec in Griswold, CT from 4p to 10p. No cover.
  • OTF FEST ft. Lil Durk, Coi Leray & Pooh Shiesty (concert) @ Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT @ 6p. Tix are $60.
  • Secret Agents (live music) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 8p to 11p. No cover.
  • Don’t Tell Lisa (live music) @ Rocks 21 in Mystic, CT from 6:30p to 9:30p. No cover.
  • Tim Fioravanti Jazz Orchestra (Live Orchestra) @ Ocean Beach Park in New London, CT @ 8p. No cover.
  • Glass Cannon (concert) @ Paradise Rock Club in Boston, MA @ 7p. Tix are $40.
  • Gimme Gimme Disco (concert) @ Brighton Music Hall in Boston, MA @ 9p. Tix are $15.
  • Billy Strings (concert) @ Westville Music Bowl in New Haven, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $49. Note Tickets are purchased for socially distanced pods that fit 2 to 4 people
  • Lil Durk (rap concert) @ The Strand in Providence, RI @ 9:30p. Tix are $50.
  • Sex & Candy & 80s Party w/ DJ Felix (live music & DJ) @ The Pavilion in Old Lyme, CT @ 2p. No cover.
  • Nirvana tribute night (live cover band) @ Strange Brew in Norwich, CT from 8p to 10:30p. Tix are $10.
  • Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez w/s/g Matt York (Live rock & country music) @ The Knickerbocker Café in Westerly, RI @ 8p. Tix are $20.
  • Oliver Heldens (EDM concert) @ Big Night Live in Boston, MA @ 9p. Tix are $29.
  • Comedy Night (comedy show) @ City Steam Brewery in Hartford CT @ 8p. Tix are $25. Free Parking Available at the Marriott Residence Inn
  • New Britain Bees at Norwich Sea Unicorns (Minor league baseball game) @ Dodd Stadium in Norwich, CT @ 7p. Tix are $20. First 500 fans get a Jersey Cooler
  • Cabaret – Telly Leung (Live theater and songs) @ Eugene O’Neil Theater Garden in Waterford, CT @ TBD. Tix are $TBD -on sale 7/31.
  • John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band (concert) @ Ocean Mist in Matunuck, RI @ 9p. Tix are $20. Note: event is sold out
  • Down the Hatch (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
  • Phillip Phillips (concert) @ Ridgefield Playhouse Outdoor Playhouse Tent in Ridgefield, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $68.
  • Glastonbury Food Truck Festival w/ 25+ Food Trucks (food festival) @ Glastonbury Elks in Glastonbury, CT from 11a to 8p. No cover. Food trucks, beer, wine, booze, & carnival rides!
  • CT Sunflower Festival (sunflowers) @ The Farm in Woodbury, CT from 10a to 5p. Tix are $20. Wander through a field of sunflowers!
  • Live DJ (DJ) @ Atrium Bar in Foxwoods from 9:30p to 1:30a. No cover.
  • Live Music (live music) @ Rocks 21 in Mystic, CT from 6p to 9p. No cover.
  • Karaoke (karaoke) @ Brazen Hen in Westerly, RI from 9:30p to 12:30a. No cover.
  • Comedy Corner (comedy) @ Centrale Fox Tower in Foxwoods @ 8p. Tix are $10.
  • DJ (music) @ Centrale Fox Tower in Foxwoods from 9:30p to 1a. No cover.
  • Fun Run (run) @ Kelley’s Pace in Mystic, CT @ 8a. No cover. Distances and Paces vary, check the Facebook page for updates!
  • Pratt Street Patio (live music) @ Pratt Street in Hartford, CT from 12p to 1p. No cover.
  • Jurassic Quest (drive thru dino exhibition) @ Pratt & Whitney Stadium in Hartford, CT from 9a to 9p. Tix are $49/ vehicle. Take an hour-long drive thru tour with 70+ realistic dinosaurs!
  • Ocean Lounge Beach Party w/ Jay Spring (DJ) @ Paddy’s Beach Club in Misquamicut, RI from 1p to 5p. No cover. Note: time is weather dependent

Sun

  • Blues Traveler (live blues & folk) @ Jonathan Edwards Winery in Stonington, CT from 6:30p to 9p. Tix are $80.
  • Thirty 6 Red (free rock show) @ Wolf Den in Mohegan Sun @ 7p. No cover.
  • Latin Fushion Sunday (DJ) @ Shrine in Foxwoods, CT @ 9p. Tix are $20. Note: There is a dress code
  • Zack Brown Band w/s/g Teddy Swims & Ashland Craft (concert) @ Fenway Ballpark in Boston, MA @ 6:30p. Tix are $68.
  • Counting Crows w/s/g Sean Banan & Matt Sucich (rock concert) @ Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA @ 7p. Tix are $40.
  • One Funny Lisa Marie (comedian) @ The Wilbur in Boston, MA @ 6p. Tix are $29.
  • Summer Concerts – 1Wild Night (live Bon Jovi Music) @ Madison Town Green in Madison, CT from 6p to 8p. No cover. Note no alcohol
  • Branded (live country music) @ The Pavilion in Old Lyme, CT @ 2p. No cover.
  • Comedy Night w/ comedy hypnotist Jim Spinnato (comedy show) @ Priam Vineyards in Colchester, CT @ 7p. Tix are $35. Ticket includes first wine!
  • Living the Dream (live classic rock band) @ Phoenix Dining Club in Pawcatuck, CT from 4:30p to 7:30p. Tix are $5.
  • Karaoke (karaoke) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 7p to 10p. No cover.
  • Karaoke Night (karaoke) @ Strange Brew in Norwich, CT from 7:30p to 10:30p. No cover.
  • Wild Nights (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
  • Love Letters & Expo (Stage performance) @ Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT @ 12p. No cover.
  • JJ Greay & Mofro (concert) @ Ridgefield Playhouse Outdoor Playhouse Tent in Ridgefield, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $65.
  • Hugh & Dana (live music) @ Preston Ridge Winery in Preston, CT from 12p to 3p. No cover.
  • Glastonbury Food Truck Festival w/ 25+ Food Trucks (food festival) @ Glastonbury Elks in Glastonbury, CT from 11a to 8p. No cover. Food trucks, beer, wine, booze, & carnival rides!
  • CT Sunflower Festival (sunflowers) @ The Farm in Woodbury, CT from 10a to 5p. Tix are $20. Wander through a field of sunflowers!
  • Liquid Sunday (pool party) @ Fox Tower Pool at Foxwoods @ 12p. Tix are $30. Music, drinks, partying, and pool time!
  • Sunday Market (market) @ Golden Street in New London, CT from 11a to 4p. No cover.
  • 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.
  • Sunday Funday (Bowling special) @ High Roller Lanes in Foxwoods from 12p to 10p. No cover. Up to 4 guests get 1 bowling game and shoe rental & 2 pizzas for $80 or 2 games for $100
  • Jurassic Quest (drive thru dino exhibition) @ Pratt & Whitney Stadium in Hartford, CT from 9a to 8p. Tix are $49/ vehicle. Take an hour long drive thru tour with 70+ realistic dinosaurs!