Weekly Events 10/18/21 to 10/24/21

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.
  • 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

137 ways to crush it this week!

Mon

  • Kevin Gates (concert) @ Irving Plaza in NYC @ 7p. Tix are $45.
  • Jack O Lantern Spectacular (Spooky walk) @ Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI from 6p to 10p. Tix are $17. Walk through the Zoo with a ton of carved and lit up Jack O lanterns with a killer soundtrack playing!
  • Service Industry Nights (DJs & happy hour) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 7p to 10p. No cover. $5 margs & $5 food specials, request DJs
  • Ends of the Earth  (movie) @ Mystic Movie Theater in Mystic, CT @ 7p. Tix are $12.5.
  • 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.
  • Happy Hour (drink specials) @ Rio Salado in Mystic, CT from 3p to 5p. No cover.

Tues

Wed

  • Twenty One Pilots (concert) @ Agganis Arena in Boston, MA @ 8p. Tix are $76.
  • Latin Night (dance) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 8p to 12a. No cover. Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata & more!
  • Kyle Kinane (comedian) @ Space Ballroom in Hamden, CT @ 7p. Tix are $25.
  • Jack O Lantern Spectacular (Spooky walk) @ Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI from 6p to 10p. Tix are $17. Walk through the Zoo with a ton of carved and lit up Jack O lanterns with a killer soundtrack playing!
  • Trivia (trivia) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 7p to 10p. Tix are $10/team.
  • Horror Movies Trivia (trivia) @ Strange Brew in Norwich, CT from 6:30p to 8:30p. No cover.
  • Cat & Nat (comedians) @ Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $35.
  • The Silence of the Lambs (movie) @ Mystic Movie Theater in Mystic, CT @ 7p. Tix are $12.5.
  • 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
  • Karaoke (live 80s music) @ Arch Street Tavern in Hartford, CT @ 10p. No cover.
  • Happy Hour (drink specials) @ Rio Salado in Mystic, CT from 3p to 5p. No cover.

Thurs

  • Toadies & Reverend Horton Heat w/s/g Nashville Pussy (concert) @ College Street Music Hall in New Haven, CT @ 8p. Tix are $30.
  • Harry Styles (concert) @ Mohegan Sun Arena @ 8p. Tix are $69.
  • Harland Williams (comedian) @ Comix Comedy Club in Mohegan Sun @ 8p. Tix are $25. Note there is a $10 food/drink min per person
  • Dude Perfect (shenanigans exhibition) @ TD Garden in Boston, MA @ 7p. Tix are $41.
  • Benny the Butcher (rap concert) @ Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT @ 9p. Tix are $40.
  • Open Mic (acoustic open mic) @ 86’d in Norwich, CT from 8p to 11p. No cover.
  • Oktoberfest (food & music) @ RD86 Space in New London, CT from 5p to 10p. No cover.
  • State Champs (concert) @ Irving Plaza in NYC @ 6p. Tix are $30.
  • Shannon and The Clams (concert) @ Space Ballroom in Hamden, CT @ 8p. Tix are $18.
  • Tusk (Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band) @ Infinity Music Hall in Hartford, CT @ 7p. Tix are $39.
  • Jack O Lantern Spectacular (Spooky walk) @ Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI from 6p to 10p. Tix are $17. Walk through the Zoo with a ton of carved and lit up Jack O lanterns with a killer soundtrack playing!
  • Spinnato’s Comedy Magic (comedy show) @ Comix Comedy Club in Mohegan Sun @ 6p. Tix are $10. Note there is a $10 food/drink min per person
  • Karaoke (karaoke) @ Comix Roadhouse in Mohegan Sun @ 9:15p. No cover.
  • Suzanne Vega (concert & stories) @ Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT @ 8p. Tix are $59.
  • 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
  • Happy Hour (drink specials) @ Rio Salado in Mystic, CT from 3p to 5p. No cover.

Fri

  • Harland Williams (comedian) @ Comix Comedy Club in Mohegan Sun @ 8p. Tix are $25. Note there is a $10 food/drink min per person
  • Ken Peplowski Quartet (Jazz show) @ The Side Door Jazz Club in Old Lyme, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $40. This is a hidden jazz club gem! Dress to impress!
  • Blake Shelton w/s/g Emil Ann Roberts (country concert) @ Mohegan Sun Arena @ 8p. Tix are $129.
  • Lipstick, Lashes, & Lies w/ Mia E’Z Lay (drag show) @ Comix Comedy Club in Mohegan Sun @ 10p. Tix are $15. Note there is a $10 food/drink min per person
  • Fusion – Body Painting (body painting, arts, & music) @ The Velvet Mill in Stonington, CT from 7p to 11p. Tix are $30(adv), $40 (door). Body painting, arts, culinary arts, & wine & beer tasting, & live music by Sugar!
  • DJ Durso (live DJ) @ Shrine in Foxwoods, CT @ 9p. Tix are $15. Note there is a dress code
  • CloZee w/s/g Of the Trees & Tripp St. (concert) @ Fete Music Hall Ballroom in Providence, RI @ 7p. Tix are $35.
  • Last Licks (live classic rock music) @ Wolf Den in Mohegan Sun @ 8p. No cover.
  • Dead Meets Marley (live music) @ Arch Street Tavern in Hartford, CT from 9p to 12a. Tix are $10.
  • Oktoberfest (food & music) @ RD86 Space in New London, CT from 5p to 10p. No cover.
  • Dan Watson (live music) @ Rocks 21 in Mystic, CT from 7p to 10p. No cover.
  • State Champs (concert) @ Irving Plaza in NYC @ 6p. Tix are $30.
  • Southbound (live country music) @ Comix Roadhouse in Mohegan Sun @ 9:15p. No cover.
  • Fake Experience (live music) @ Angie’s Pizza in Mystic, CT from 6p to 9p. No cover.
  • Three57 (live rock music) @ Phoenix Club in Pawcatuck, CT from 7:30p to 10:30p. No cover.
  • Jesse Malin (concert) @ Space Ballroom in Hamden, CT @ 8p. Tix are $20.
  • Dopapod (jam band concert) @ Infinity Music Hall in Hartford, CT @ 7p. Tix are $22.
  • J.I. (concert) @ The Strand in Providence, RI @ 7p. Tix are $30.
  • Izzy (live music) @ La Luna in New London, CT from 6p to 8p. No cover.
  • Madison Beer (concert) @ Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT @ 8p. Tix are $35.
  • Roger Ceresi’s All Starz (live blues and rock music) @ The Knickerbocker Café in Westerly, RI @ 8p. Tix are $15.
  • Jack O Lantern Spectacular (Spooky walk) @ Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI from 6p to 10p. Tix are $21. Walk through the Zoo with a ton of carved and lit up Jack O lanterns with a killer soundtrack playing!
  • Dude Perfect Tour (stories and showmanship) @ Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, CT @ 7p. Tix are $29.
  • Spinnato’s Comedy Magic (comedy show) @ Comix Comedy Club in Mohegan Sun @ 6p. Tix are $10. Note there is a $10 food/drink min per person
  • Tantric (concert) @ The Vault Music Hall in New Bedford, MA @ 7:30p. Tix are $20.
  • Mark Laukaitis (live music) @ Preston Ridge Winery in Preston, CT from 5p to 8p. 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.

Sat

  • Run DMC (R&B concert) @ Wolf Den in Mohegan Sun @ 8p. No cover.
  • NAS (rap concert) @ Foxwoods premier theater @ 8p. Tix are $75.
  • The Front Bottoms (concert) @ Worcester Palladium in Worcester, MA @ 7p. Tix are $33.
  • Guided by Voices (concert) @ College Street Music Hall in New Haven, CT @ 8p. Tix are $35.
  • Harry Styles w/s/g Jenny Lewis (concert) @ Mohegan Sun Arena @ 8p. Tix are $69.
  • Harland Williams (comedian) @ Comix Comedy Club in Mohegan Sun @ 6p & 8p. Tix are $25. Note there is a $10 food/drink min per person
  • Nick Finzer: Hear & Now (Jazz show) @ The Side Door Jazz Club in Old Lyme, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $35. This is a hidden jazz club gem! Dress to impress!
  • Twenty One Pilots (concert) @ TD Garden in Boston, MA @ 7:30p. Tix are $60. Twenty One Pilots put on a truly amazing show!!
  • Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards (live folk music) @ Norwich Arts Center in Norwich, CT @ 7p. Tix are $20.
  • Men in Motion (Adult show) @ Comix Comedy Club in Mohegan Sun @ 10p. Tix are $15. Note there is a $10 food/drink min per person
  • Red Light (live rock music) @ Brown Derby in Uncasville, CT @ 9p. No cover.
  • The Ultimate Queen Celebration Starring Marc Martel (tribute concert) @ Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI @ 8p. Tix are $70.
  • Jason Smith (live DJ) @ Shrine in Foxwoods, CT @ 9p. Tix are $20. Note there is a dress code
  • Beethoven’s 5th (Classical orchestra) @ The Garde in New London, CT @ 7:30p. Tix are $12.
  • Oktoberfest (food & music) @ RD86 Space in New London, CT from 5p to 10p. No cover.
  • BeBobaLouBob (live music) @ Maugle Sierra Winery in Ledyard, CT from 3p to 6p. No cover.
  • Homebass (live DJs) @ Strange Brew in Norwich, CT from 9p to 1a. Tix are $10. costumes encouraged
  • Spooktober Beer Fest (beer fest) @ Hilton in Mystic, CT from 5p to 9p. No cover. live music too!
  • Wild Nights (live music) @ Rocks 21 in Mystic, CT from 7p to 10p. No cover.
  • Shady Armadillo (live country music) @ Comix Roadhouse in Mohegan Sun @ 9:15p. No cover.
  • Kurt Braunohler (comedian) @ Space Ballroom in Hamden, CT @ 8p. Tix are $25.
  • Robert Randolph & The Family Band (funk concert) @ Infinity Music Hall in Hartford, CT @ 7p. Tix are $45.
  • Soul Shot (live music) @ The Knickerbocker Café in Westerly, RI @ 9p. Tix are $15.
  • Maleana Band (live music) @ Sneeker’s Café in Groton, CT from 8p to 11p. No cover.
  • Wooden Horse (live CSNY music) @ Phoenix Club in Pawcatuck, CT @ 8p. No cover.
  • Jack O Lantern Spectacular (Spooky walk) @ Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI from 6p to 10p. Tix are $21. Walk through the Zoo with a ton of carved and lit up Jack O lanterns with a killer soundtrack playing!
  • Providence Bruins vs Laval (Minor League Hockey) @ Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, RI @ 7p. Tix are $20.
  • Yo’ A Show (art and poetry) @ Warehouse 3 in New London, CT from 8p to 11:30p. No cover.
  • Josh Turner (Country Concert) @ Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT @ 8p. Tix are $110.
  • Backyard smokers (food truck) @ Tox Brewing in New London, CT from 12p to 8p. No cover.
  • Fall Foliage River Cruise (cruise) @ Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam, CT @ 3:30p. Tix are $35.
  • Spooky Zoo (Trick or treating) @ Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI from 10a to 3p. No cover.
  • Happy Hour (drink specials) @ Rio Salado in Mystic, CT from 3p to 5p. No cover.
  • Live DJ (DJ) @ Atrium Bar in Foxwoods from 9:30p to 1:30a. 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.
  • Armory Artisan & Vintage Market (market w/ food and drinks) @ Bloom Collective in Providence, RI @ 12p to 5p. No cover.

Sun