Weekly Events 8/16/21 to 8/22/21

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 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.
  • Crush the virtual reality world at Xperiment VR @ The Hawley Lane Mall in Trumbull, CT. Jump into multi-player, travel, play sports, simulate,  Book in advance for $25/$40/$60 for 30/60/90 mins

Daily Breakdown

158 ways to crush it this week!

Mon

  • John Mulaney (comedian) @ The Wilbur in Boston, MA @ 8p. Tix are $sold out.
  • Grey Sail Tap Takeover w/ live music (live music & beer) @ Jealous Monk in Mystic, CT from 5p to 8p. 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.
  • Happy Hour (drink specials) @ Rio Salado in Mystic, CT from 3p to 5p. No cover.

Tues

Wed

  • Lindsey Stirling (concert) @ Toyota Oakdale Theater in Oakdale, CT @ 7p. Tix are $30.
  • Kiss (concert) @ Mansfield Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA @ 7:30p. Tix are $40.
  • Jason Mraz  (concert) @ Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA @ 7:30p. Tix are $30.
  • Latin Night (dance) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 8p to 12a. No cover. Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata & more!
  • John Mulaney (comedian) @ The Wilbur in Boston, MA @ 8p. Tix are $sold out.
  • Willy Mason (concert) @ Space Ballroom in Hamden, CT @ 8p. Tix are $15.
  • Summer Concerts – The Night Shakers (live blues music) @ McCook’s Main Beach in East Lyme, CT from 6p to 8p. No cover.
  • NH Fisher Cats vs Hartford Yard Goats (Minor league baseball game) @ Dunkin Donuts Park in Hartford, CT @ 7p. Tix are $13/tix + $5 parking.
  • Trivia (trivia) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 7p to 10p. Tix are $10/team.
  • Trivia – Lord of the Rings (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.
  • 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
  • Happy Hour (drink specials) @ Rio Salado in Mystic, CT from 3p to 5p. No cover.
  • Special cocktails (drink specials) @ Jealous Monk in Mystic, CT from 5p to 8p. No cover.

Thurs

Fri

Sat

  • Dropkick Murphy’s and Rancid w/s/g Bronx (punk concert) @ Worcester Palladium Outdoors in Worcester, MA @ 5:30p. Tix are $TBD on sale 6/18.
  • Korn & Staind (concert) @ Mansfield Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA @ 6:30p. Tix are $30.
  • Emo Night Live! w/ Tell all your Friends (live music) @ Strange Brew in Norwich, CT from 8p to 11p. Tix are $10. Be the singer in a band with karaoke w/ a live band!
  • Rock Fix (live rock music) @ Hygienic Art Park in New London, CT from 7p to 11p. Tix are $10.
  • Thomas Rhett & Cole Swindell (Country Concert) @ Hartford Xfinity Center in Hartford, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $44.
  • Sips at Sunset (live music, cocktails, and marine life) @ Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT from 6:30p to 8:30p. No cover.
  • Dj Danjazone (DJ) @ Shrine in Foxwoods, CT @ 9p. Tix are $20. Note: There is a dress code
  • Fusion (live music) @ Rocks 21 in Mystic, CT from 7p to 10:30p. No cover.
  • Mates of State w/s/g The Natvral (Kip Berman of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart) (concert) @ Space Ballroom in Hamden, CT @ 8p. Tix are $15.
  • New London Pride (festival) @ Ocean Beach Park in New London, CT @ 8p. No cover.
  • John Mulaney (comedian) @ The Wilbur in Boston, MA @ 7p & 10p. Tix are $sold out.
  • The Troublemakers (live music) @ Knickerbocker Café in Westerly, RI @ 8:30p. Tix are $10.
  • Soulelujah (funk concert) @ The Sinclair in Boston, MA @ 9p. Tix are $15.
  • Kublai Khan w/s/g I Am & Chamber (concert) @ Webster Theater in Hartford, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $16.
  • Dan Watson (live music) @ On the Waterfront in New London, CT from 7p to 10p. No cover.
  • SpaceFest – Dance & Costume Party Among the Stars (Themed Fair & Live Music) @ Tamarack Lodge in Voluntown, CT from 5:30p to 11p. No cover. Camping in available on the grounds too
  • Local 395 (live music) @ Pie Hops in Norwich, CT from 6p to 9p. No cover.
  • Comedy Night w/ Jessimae Peluso & Friends (comedy show) @ Priam Vineyards in Colchester, CT @ 7p. Tix are $35. Ticket includes first wine!
  • Comedy Night (comedy show) @ Stubborn Beauty in Middletown, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $25. ticket includes first glass of beer!
  • Comedy Night (comedy show) @ City Steam Brewery in Hartford CT @ 8p. Tix are $25. Free Parking Available at the Marriott Residence Inn
  • NH Fisher Cats vs Hartford Yard Goats (Minor league baseball game) @ Dunkin Donuts Park in Hartford, CT @ 6p. Tix are $13/tix + $5 parking. First 2000 fans get a free hat
  • Wild Nights (live pop & rock music) @ Phoenix Dining Club in Pawcatuck, CT from 7:30p to 10:30p. Tix are $5.
  • Ripe (concert) @ Ocean Mist in Matunuck, RI @ 8:30p. Tix are $35.
  • Pop Rocks (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
  • Three Dog Night w/s/g Jay Psaros (concert) @ Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT @ 8p. Tix are $95.
  • 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
  • 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!
  • Happy Hour (drink specials) @ Rio Salado in Mystic, CT from 3p to 5p. No cover.
  • CT Sunflower Festival (sunflowers) @ The Farm in Woodbury, CT from 10a to 5p. Tix are $20. Wander through a field of sunflowers!
  • Wooden Boat Show – 2022 (museum event) @ Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, CT from 9a to 5p. Tix are $29 / $50 for 3-day pass.

Sun

  • Kiss (concert) @ Hartford Xfinity Center in Hartford, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $40.
  • Latin Fushion Sunday (DJ) @ Shrine in Foxwoods, CT @ 9p. Tix are $20. Note: There is a dress code
  • Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (concert) @ Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA @ 7:30p. Tix are $50 (resale).
  • Gabriel Iglesias (comedian) @ The Wilbur in Boston, MA @ 5p & 8p. Tix are $55.
  • Keep Flying (concert) @ Space Ballroom in Hamden, CT @ 8p. Tix are $10.
  • Beach paint and sip (drink and paint) @ Stonington Vineyards in Stonington, CT from 5:30p to 7:30p. Tix are $42. Price includes glass, painting instruction and a glass of wine
  • Summer Concerts – Last Licks (live classic rock band) @ Madison Town Green in Madison, CT from 6p to 8p. No cover. Note no alcohol
  • Andre & Eddie (live music) @ On the Waterfront in New London, CT from 2p to 5p. No cover.
  • NH Fisher Cats vs Hartford Yard Goats (Minor league baseball game) @ Dunkin Donuts Park in Hartford, CT @ 1p. Tix are $13/tix + $5 parking.
  • 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.
  • Puddle of Mudd (concert) @ The Vault Music Hall in New Bedford, MA @ 7:30p. Tix are $40.
  • Paul Lussier (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
  • Michael Franti & Spearhead Trio & Gala (concert) @ Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT @ 5:30p. Tix are $90 (show only), $175 (gala + show). Gala w/ open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and music @ 5:30p, performance @ 7:30p
  • Dave Schena (live music) @ Preston Ridge Winery in Preston, CT from 12p to 3p. No cover.
  • 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!
  • 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
  • Wooden Boat Show – 2023 (museum event) @ Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, CT from 9a to 5p. Tix are $29 / $50 for 3-day pass.