Music:
Grammy Nominee and Multi-Platinum artist Boney James brings his smooth jazz sound to the Lyman Center at Southern CT State University Saturday 7pm. Tickets are $75. www.lymancenter.org
Dueling Pianos is back at J Under the Dome at the Colt Complex in Hartford tonight! This interactive show features two talented pianists going head-to-head with your favorite songs—from classic hits to modern chart-toppers—all fueled by your requests and lots of crowd participation. Whether you’re singing along, clapping to the beat, or just soaking it all in, it’s a night you won’t want to miss. Join them for dinner before the show…(doors will open at 5:00. Reservations are required for dinner even if you purchased tickets for the show. Please note that dinner is offered separately and is not included with your show ticket.) Show begins at 7 pm. Email Kris@JBaratColt.com for dinner reservations or group seating.
It's a concert and a movie - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in Concert with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra Saturday at 1 and 7pm at the Bushnell in Hartford. Tickets are $57-$137 with more available for the evening performance. www.hartfordsymphony.org
Events:
The Connecticut Golf Show comes to the CT Convention Center Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. Whether you're a pro or just learning to golf, this three-day extravaganza is packed with interactive events, local pros, and a chance to score some serious prizes. It's tee time, so don't miss out on the perfect chance to improve your game and have a blast doing it. Tickets are $18.70 for Adults, $17.60 for Seniors and Military and Kids 12 and under are free. www.ctconventions.com
The Hartford Wolfpack skate twice this weekend at the People’s Bank Arena vs. the Charlotte Checkers. Saturday at 6pm, it’s the annual Sensory Inclusivity Game with softer music, a quieter goal horn and a sensory area for those in need of a quiet space. The Wolfpack will also be hosting a book drive on this night! Please bring an unwrapped, gently used book to donate to the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC). Sunday starts at 3pm with Connecticut Children's Specialty Warmup Jerseys, Postgame Player Skate, and CTDOT Family Value Pack! The Pack will wear specialty warmup jerseys that were designed by children at Connecticut Children's which will be auctioned off at a later time with all of the proceeds benefitting Connecticut Children's. Plus all ticketed fans are welcome to join us for a postgame player skate. Fans must provide their own skates and hold onto them for the duration of the game. www.hartfordwolfpack.com
Hartford Athletic have their Home Opener at Trinity Health Stadium (Dillon Stadium) in Hartford Saturday at 5pm vs. Indy Eleven. It’s a 3, 2, 1 Game - $3 pizza slice, $2 beer and $1 popcorn. www.hartfordathletic.com
Matilda the Musical Jr. plays the Bushnell in Hartford Saturday and Sunday at 2 and 6pm. Tickets are $37. www.bushnell.org
Death of a Salesman plays Hartford Stage ends Sunday. Arthur Miller's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner is one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theater and a poignant story of the perilously high cost of the American Dream. Tickets are $20-$95. www.hartfordstage.org
Get ready to zip, climb and fly through the trees at The Adventure Park at Storrs, 2007 Storrs Road. Adventure season is back! Tickets are $47. Open Friday 3-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-6pm. www.myadventurepark.com
The Wallingford Winter Farmers Market takes place Saturdays from 10am to 1pm at 40 Wallace Ave (near Center St Brewery). The market is hopping- a few farmers, lots of customers and nearly 30 local vendors!!