Music:
Connecticut’s own Michael Bolton takes the stage at Mohegan Sun Arena Friday night at 8. Fresh off representing his home state in the American Song Contest on NBC, Michael brings his hits and energy to the stage. Tickets start at $20. Also, Chicago Live in Concert Saturday 7:30pm. Tickets $36-$76. www.mohegansun.com
Riverdance the 25th Anniversary Tour thrills with music and Irish Step Dancing all weekend at the Toyota Oakdale Theater in Wallingford Friday at 8, Saturday at 1 and 7pm and Sunday at 2 and 8pm. Tickets start at $35 - $75. www.livenation.com
The Hartford Symphony Orchestra presents Scheherazade and Shankar Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Bushnell in Hartford. Tickets $38-$72. Www.hartfordsymphony.org or 860-987-5900
Events:
Race in the Park is Saturday, Walnut Hill Park in New Britain and celebrates breast cancer survivors, family and friends while raising donations for research and treatment. Family activities and fun after the race.
Benefitting the CT Breast Health Initiative. All money stays locally! www.ctraceinthepark.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/
Hartford Athletic welcome London United FC Saturday 7pm at Trinity Health Stadium (Dillon Stadium) in Hartford. Www.hartfordathletic.com
Six Flags New England is open for the season weekends 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 be open weekends for now with the Water Park opening May 28th and 7 day a week operations 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! This year’s fun includes Kids Fest, a new event running every Saturday and Sunday from now through May 22. Kids Fest brings extra activities, entertainment, and beloved characters Arthur™ and Pete the Cat™ to Kiddie Land. Kids Fest will include Bubble Dance Parties, Stilt Walkers and Jugglers and so much more! Then in June, Bites & Pints Food and Drink Festival returns, Storm Surge Water Slide opens this year and so much more. 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.
Farmington Miniature Golf and Ice Cream Parlor on Route 4 in Farmington is open for the season 7 days a week 11am to 8pm, weather permitting. Scooping over 40 flavors. Golf is $8 before 6pm. $10 after 6pm. www.farmingtonminiaturegolf.com
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
