Music:
Hartford Symphony presents Beethoven’s Ninth Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday 3pm (Sold Out on Sunday) at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets $38-$72. www.hartfordsymphony.org
Events:
Enjoy Hartford Taste Festival Friday and Saturday 11am to 10pm at Constitution Plaza in Hartford. Cuisine from more than 30 area restaurants. Nineteen live music acts on two stages: The Clocktower Stage and Fountain Stage. Admission is free. Food prices vary. Mike Stacy will be giving you the chance to win tickets to concerts and George Michael Freedom Uncut at area theaters on June 22nd Friday 11am to 3pm. www.hartfordtaste.com
Scenic boat and trolley rides. Farm animal encounters. Beer and wine tastings. Behind-the-scenes tours. These are just a few of the activities that Connecticut residents and families can enjoy on Connecticut Open House Day Saturday! More than 200 tourism attractions across the state, including museums, arts and cultural venues, historical sites, farms and restaurants, will welcome visitors with free or discounted admission or special offers. Now in its 18th year, Connecticut Open House Day celebrates the state’s diverse array of history, art, culture, nature and adventure experiences. www.ctvisit.com/CTOpenHouseDay
CT Sun vs. Chicago Sky at Mohegan Sun Arena Friday 7pm. Tickets $12 - $286. Also Saturday 6pm It’s Reality Fighting MMA. Tickets $46-$76. www.mohegansun.com
The Southington Drive In Theater, 995 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike is open for the Summer! This Saturday it’s Monster’s Inc. Gates open at 6pm. Movie at dusk. $20 per carload, walk-ins $5 (lawn chairs welcome) Cash only
Don’t miss the annual Church Fair at Terryville Congregational Church, 233 Main Street on Saturday 10am – 3pm, rain or shine. The events include a Large Tag Sale, Crafters, Vendors, Bake Sale & gift basket giveaway. You can enjoy live entertainment, a chicken barbecue, fried dough, strawberry shortcake and more! 860-589-0182.
Grab your leg warmers for an 80s to Today Singles Dance at Polish American Club, 541 North Main Street, Bristol from 7 to 11 pm. Enjoy the sounds of this fabulous music played by our DJ Cadillac Jack. Remember listening to the oldies? This is always fun! Be sure to come and bring your friends. You can purchase food at the open kitchen from 7-9 pm. Dress casual and door prizes. Admission $17. For info, call Gail 860-463-6906. Sponsored by Singles Social Connections.
The Goodspeed, 6 Main Street in East Haddam, continues with the Tony Award-
winning musical “Cabaret” through July 3rd. Tickets $35-$76 with special offers on Military Night, Teachers Night, dining combos with the Gelston House and more. www.Goodspeed.org
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is a collection of the artist’s renowned ceiling frescoes from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, reproduced in a format that allows viewers to get face-to-face with the masterpieces. Through 34 artfully displayed reproductions, this innovative presentation includes world-renowned pieces like The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement. CT Convention Center in Hartford Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6pm. Tickets $17.40 - $22.20. Www.sistinechapelexhibit.com/hartford/
Enjoy a Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine: Dream Big at Essex Steam Train, 15 Plains Rd, Essex. Saturday at 9:45am and 3pm. Sunday 9:45am and noon. Tickets are $22.50 to $26.50.
Registration required. https://www.ticketweb.com/event/day-out-with-thomas-tm-essex-steam-train-tickets/11815155?irgwc=1&clickid=xZczMyVUQxyIUovR44wl%3A2o8UkDxnBQXt0yUxo0&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_258147&impradid=258147&REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat258147&wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_258147&utm_source=258147-CitySpark&impradname=CitySpark&utm_medium=affiliate&ircid=4272&utm_source=253158-Facebook-%20TM&utm_medium=affiliate
Six Flags New England is open for the season weekends including the waterpark and boasts the largest array of improvements in over a decade. There will be mobile phone food ordering and a new app, single rider lines to shorten waits on popular attractions and increased seating areas including shady spots. The park will open 7 day a week beginning June 18th. Admission is $79.99 at the gate. $69.99 for kids. Discounts are available online in advance, depending on which days. www.sixflags.com
Lake Compounce is also open and will be continuing its 175th birthday celebration this season! A full list of events for 2022 can be found at www.lakecompounce.com/things-to-do/events
It’s a taste of Hollywood right in Plainville with "The Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum. Have you seen the new movie set from "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein!" Over 25 other life size figures & sets in their wax museum, plus displays of original movie makeup & props, from "Godzilla" to "Planet of the Apes". For a reservation call - 860-583-8306 - or leave a message in advance. Open Fri. thru Sun. - 6pm to 9pm at 103 East Main Street in Plainville, CT. www.preservehollywood.org
Take a ride on the Bushnell Park Carousel Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12-5pm. $2 per ride.
The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport has opened for the season with ziplines and climbing.
The Adventure Park, 2007 Storrs Rd in Storrs is open. Enjoy ziplining and climbing to high energy music and colorful glowing lights on Glow in the Park Nights. The 9 trails at The Adventure Park consist of various challenges in the trees, including bridges, tightropes, ladders, and 26 ziplines. Non-climbing participants are admitted free of charge to share the experience on the ground and enjoy the property’s nature trails, picnic tables and community firepit. Tickets are available at www.myAdventurePark.com/SAP or 860-946-0606
Farmington Miniature Golf and Ice Cream Parlor on Route 4 in Farmington is open for the season 7 days a week. Friday and Saturday hours are 10am to 9pm. Sunday is 10am to 8:30pm, weather permitting. Scooping over 40 flavors. Golf is $8 before 6pm. $10 after 6pm. www.farmingtonminiaturegolf.com