Events:
Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR finishes this Sunday in Hartford under the Grand Chapiteau on Market St in Hartford! Oooh and aahh at the eclectic lab of endless invention with a joyous troupe of acrobats, dancers, and musicians create an awe-inspiring display. Tickets $52. https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/usa/hartford/bazzar
The Wadsworth Atheneum Fine Arts and Flowers is Friday, Saturday and Sunday noon to 5pm. This year's English Gardens theme celebrates spring and honors our four-hundred-year-old Francavilla sculpture, Venus with a Nymph and Satyr. See arrangements by florists, garden clubs, and interior designers alongside the works of art that inspired them, plus make a floral inspired LEGO® arrangement generously donated by ConnLUG. Artisan Boutique: noon-5pm Afternoon Tea: noon-4pm Live Entertainment: 1-4pm Friday & Saturday, 2-4pm Sunday A $5 surcharge is added to all admissions during this annual fundraiser presented by the Friends of the Wadsworth Atheneum. All proceeds from Fine Art & Flowers support exhibitions and education programs at the museum. www.thewadsworth.org
WICKED is here! See how Glinda and the Wicked Witch met and were school chums and friends in this Wizard of Oz prequel. Broadway’s Best Selling Musical Wicked lands at the Bushnell in Hartford through May 12th. Tickets $76-$213. www.bushnell.org
The Connecticut Ballet: Alice in Wonderland is Saturday 2pm at the Bushnell. Tickets $66-$105. www.bushnell.org
Hartford Stage presents Arthur Miller’s All My Sons through Sunday. Tickets $20-$100. 860-527-5151 or www.hartfordstage.org
Rupert Holmes (Pina Colada song) is also a Tony Award Winner for Mark Twain’s The Mystery of Edwin Drood playing at Goodspeed Opera House now through June 2nd. Like a living game of Clue, you, the audience help determine the good guy(s), Murder and who gets away! Tickets $30-$79. PLUS, a special event! Rupert Holmes, is coming to The Goodspeed for a Talkback and Book Signing on Wednesday, May 8th The public is welcome to attend if they do not have tickets for the matinee and evening performances on that Wednesday. And books will be available for purchase at the event. www.goodspeed.org
Kloter Farms
Lake Compounce is open for the 2024 season with the return of the park’s historic Wildcat Roller Coaster and massive improvements to the award-winning Boulder Dash Roller Coaster. Lake Compounce, America’s First Amusement Park will offer a full season of events as it celebrates its 178th season as the longest-running amusement park in the country. www.LakeCompounce.com
The Adventure Park at Storrs is open for the season! Tickets are now available for general admission, groups and birthday parties. Tickets for the Park’s activities are available on the Park’s website, www.myAdventurePark.com/SAP
Ringling Brothers returns to XL Center in Hartford Friday 7pm, Saturday 11am, 3pm and 7pm and Sunday at noon and 4pm. Tickets $39-$142. www.xlcenter.com
Sunday 4pm the First Congregation Church of Waterbury, 222 West Main Street in Waterbury presents a recital is a benefit for the Waterbury Chapter of the American Guild of Organists’ Education, established to provide funding for organ lessons for students with a financial need. There are no tickets to purchase, and no admission fee, but a free will offering will be taken to benefit the Education Fund. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Mr. Ebrecht was formerly the organist and director of music at First Church and is excited to be returning to his former church.
Saturday 10am to 1pm, Guilford Park & Rec is having a Bring on Spring Event! They’re Located at the Baldwin Middle School, 68 Bullard Dr, Guilford. There will be a Pizza truck, Petting Zoo, Inflatables, Trucks & Tractors, Kettlekorn, Live Music, and vendors including Anna’s all- natural, fresh, Lemonade! Bring your family, enjoy the fun!
Climb aboard the 1914 Stein and Goldstein Bushnell Carousel in Bushnell Park Saturdays and Sundays Noon to 5pm. Rides are $2.
Farmington Miniature Golf and Ice Cream Parlor on Route 4 in Farmington is open for the season daily (weather permitting) Monday through Thursday 11am-8:30pm, Friday and Saturday 10am -9pm and Sunday 10am-8:30pm.
