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Tickets are $25-$133.\xa0<a href="http://www.livenation.com/">www.livenation.com</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmebhpmfw001y357t6phclnay@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Tonight at 7pm it’s Forever Tina – A Tina Turner Tribute on the Sun Patio.\xa0 This is FREE. OR enjoy An Elvis Presley Tribute with Shawn Klush in Mohegan Sun Arena at 8pm. Tickets are $30-$84.<br />On Sunday, Dasha is on the Sun Patio at 7pm.\xa0 Tickets are $42.\xa0 And American Girl – A Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Tribute plays the Wolf Den at 7pm.\xa0 This is a FREE show. <a href="http://www.mohegansun.com/">www.mohegansun.com</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmebhpmh3001z357twvwmtql5@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong><em>Events:\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 </em></strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmebhpmie0020357tqqtse0cm@published'}, {'data': {'text': "It's Food Trucks and Family Fun at Beehive Field in New Britain with the Annual Food Truck Festival today 5-9pm, Saturday 11am-9pm and Sunday 11am-7pm.\xa0 Food, Vendors and Shopping.\xa0 Admission is FREE!", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmebhpmjs0021357tr9kerysa@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Don’t miss the boat with the Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival Saturday 8am to 4pm at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. Come cheer on your favorite team and celebrate Asian and Pacific Island cultures through traditional music and dance, hands-on arts activities, food, and martial arts at this free, family-friendly event.\xa0 <a href="http://www.riverfront.org/">www.riverfront.org</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmebhpmkx0022357te3740fo7@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Hot Chocolate Soul is tonight at 8pm at the Bushnell in Hartford.\xa0 A delicate balance of music, comedy and poetry is the ultimate performance showcase!\xa0 Tickets are $49.\xa0 860-987-5900 or <a href="http://www.bushnell.org/">www.bushnell.org</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmebhpmm50023357tydses238@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Summer Days are slipping away.\xa0 Don’t miss the Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin Park this weekend as they take on the Harrisburg Senators!\xa0 Friday 7pm, Saturday 6pm and Sunday at 1pm.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmebhpmnk0024357tpguqge2x@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The CT Sun battle Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever Sunday at 1pm at Mohegan Sun Arena.\xa0 <a href="http://www.mohegansun.com/">www.mohegansun.com</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmebhpmpf0025357tl1mwrubp@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Hartford Athletic return to Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford Saturday 7pm vs. FC Tulsa.\xa0 It’s Swords and Sorcery Night!\xa0 <a href="http://www.hartfordathletic.com/">www.hartfordathletic.com</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmebhpmui0026357tr7sc72du@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Lyman Orchards in Middlefield offers you their annual sunflower maze. This year’s theme is Sesame Street – a fun activity for the kiddos. Here you can navigate your way through a maze of over 350,000 blooming yellow, red, and orange sunflowers. And for the adults, grab tickets to the orchard’s sunflower, sips &amp; sunsets wine tasting experience happening Fridays August 8^th and 15^th. \xa0<a href="http://www.lymanorchards.com/">www.lymanorchards.com</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmebhpmvt0027357t3un0i3vl@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Spooky Popcorn is a free outdoor horror movie festival held annually in downtown Hartford.\xa0 Horror movie fans enjoy outdoor showings on Constitution Plaza on Saturday evenings from July through August and are encouraged to bring snacks, blankets, and chairs.\xa0 These events are free! 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