Music:
Jazz great Spyro Gyra come to Infinity Hall in Hartford Sunday at 8pm. Tickets are $61.85. www.infinityhall.com
One Vision of Queen – a Tribute comes to the Palace Theater in Waterbury Saturday at 8pm. Tickets are $53-$95. www.palacetheaterct.org
Hartford’s Got Talent Season 3 Finale takes place Saturday 6pm at the Bushnell in Hartford. Tickets are $25-$30. www.bushnell.org
Events:
Saturday is Connecticut Open House Day. This statewide event gives Connecticut residents the opportunity to become tourists for the day in their home state. Over 170 attractions will offer free or reduced admission, exclusive tours, or special offers for state residents. Go to CTvisit.com to check out what attractions are participating in your area.
It’s Strawberry Season at Lyman Orchards’ in Middlefield this Saturday.
Celebrate at this fun-filled festival where you can pick your own fresh strawberries and enjoy fun activities like face painting, pie eating contests, a yoga class, live music, shopping and more.
Litchfield Hills Brewfest happening at Ski Sundown in New Hartford on Saturday. This annual celebration will have over 80 beer, wine, and spirit vendors to sample from. The best part? All proceeds will go directly to charities. It’s a perfect way to celebrate dad for Father’s Day or go with a group of friends to support a great cause.
Don’t miss Food, Folks, & Fun Juneteenth Celebration happening on Saturday at Simsbury Meadows. Five Farmington Valley towns come together to throw this epic community celebration in honor of Juneteenth featuring live music performances, delicious food, local vendors, games, and more.
Hartford Athletic return to the pitch at Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford Saturday at 7pm vs. Charleston Battery. This game is a designated GREEN OUT (wear green) There is a free t-shirt giveaway too! www.hartfordathletic.com
The Akron Rubber Ducks visit Dunkin Park this weekend to battle the Hartford Yard Goats Friday at 7pm (Malmo Oat Milkers), Saturday at 6pm on Military Appreciation Night and Sunday at 1pm (Post Game Kids Run Bases). www.Milb.com/hartford
Garden lovers in Connecticut are in for a treat on Sunday IF YOU REGISTER IN ADVANCE! Murray Gardens, one of the area’s distinct, private outdoor spaces, is open to the public for just one day 10am to 4pm. This enchanting two-acre oasis, nestled in lush woodland, is a vibrant tapestry of color and whimsical surprises. You’ll see three long-blooming perennial borders, a serene hydrangea bed, and a charming pond where a weeping maple sculpture gently rains all day, creating a soothing ambiance. Nearby, a bank of cheerful Carpet Flower roses adds a splash of color, while a naturalized woodland garden invites exploration with its myriad of shade plants and unexpected sculpture surprises, all set to soft background music. The journey continues into the backyard, revealing gardens seamlessly integrated into the pool deck. A formal triangle garden commands attention, highlighting 'Knock Out' roses, fragrant Oriental lilies, and vibrant coleus within a manicured boxwood border. Daylily beds unfurl along an old stone wall, leading to a sprawling perennial garden and patio, from which curved steps ascend to an impressive 50-foot rose bed. Finally, the enchanting sunken garden boasts a cascading waterfall, a spectacular Heptacodium tree, several grand Japanese maples, and a collection of miniature conifers, all watched over by a whimsical six-foot frog. Tickets for garden visits are $10 per person, or $5 for members of the Garden Conservancy. Children 12 and under are admitted for free when accompanied by a parent or guardian. All registrations must be processed online at www.gardenconservancy.org/opendays
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Walk amidst living art in a new immersive show, Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience, at the Connecticut Convention Center now through June 29th! This newly enhanced experience combines the widely celebrated Beyond Van Gogh with Beyond Monet, offering audiences the unique opportunity to experience the masterpieces of both Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet in one exhibit. Tickets can be purchased at www.beyondexhibitions.com
Ragtime plays Goodspeed Operahouse through Sunday. It is a powerful musical about the dreams of three American families woven together with ragtime, jazz and show tunes and is as relevant today as ever. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.goodspeed.org
The Baroness, a play by Connecticut Playwright Jacques Lamarre, is live at Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford now through June 22nd. Don’t miss this hilarious new comedy by the writer of I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti and one of the co-writers of Christmas on the Rocks. Tickets are $25 to $55. Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2 and 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. 860-523-5900 x10 or visit www.playhouseonpark.org
Don’t miss the Terryville Congregational Church June Fair Saturday 10am to 3pm at 233 Main Street in Terryville. The fun includes a Tag Sale, Bake Sale, Vendors, Music, Raffle, Family Activities, and more. Plus a Chicken BBQ Dinner - ½ BBQ Chicken with side dishes. $15/meal (serving from 12pm - 3pm) - to order tickets for the BBQ call the Church Office (860) 589-0182
The Southington Drive-In is open for the Summer Season with Trolls Saturday! Gates open at 6pm. Movie starts at dusk. $20 per car. Walk-ins are $5. Lawn Chairs are welcome! Cash only.
Bring the family to Lake Compounce and Connecticut’s Largest Water Park, Crocodile Cove, are open! Kids Fest also continues! Guests will have the opportunity to Meet and Greet The Power Rangers. Kids Fest runs every single weekend in June with meet and greets from several beloved characters, a full lineup can be found here: https://www.lakecompounce.com/discover-the-park/seasons-n-special-days Single Admission at $29.99. Season passes as low as $54.99. www.lakecompounce.com
Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury is also packed for fun! Tickets range from $27.99-$42.99 with Season Passes for $105.99! www.quassy.com
Adventure Park at Storrs is open for the season with ziplines, aerial ropes and adventure! https://myadventurepark.com/location/storrs-ct/
It's Flea Market and Drive-In Movie Season at Mansfield Drive-In! The Flea Market is ever Sunday 8am-2pm through November 24th. You can also watch movies on any of the Big Screens every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with first features starting at 8pm! www.mansfielddrivein.com
The Bushnell Park Carousel is waiting to greet your family! Bring your kids, or don't. You definitely don't need an excuse to ride the historic 1914 Stein & Goldstein Carousel because it is beautiful! The best seat in the house is on a horse named Freedom. Open weather permitting noon to 5pm.
Farmington Miniature Golf and Ice Cream Parlor on Route 4 in Farmington are Open for the season (weather permitting.) Golf open daily 10am to 9pm. Ice Cream Parlor open daily 10:30am to 9:30pm. www.farmingtonminiaturegolf.com
