Music:
Oh What a Night with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is Friday 8pm at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tickets are $35. Ambrosia plays a free show in the Wolf Den Friday 8pm. www.mohegansun.com
Bonnie Raitt visits Foxwoods Premier Theater Friday at 8pm. Tickets $55-$85. www.foxwoods.com
Events:
Hungry? Check out the Wallingford Food Truck Festival Saturday 11am to 7pm and Sunday 1am to 5pm at Polish National Alliance, 171 N Plains Industrial Road. More than 15 trucks will have tasty cuisine from around the globe. There will be live music, kids activities and more than 60 artisans and crafters! Proceeds benefit the Wallingford Dog Park. Entrance is free!
The Adventure Park, 2007 Storrs Rd in Storrs will kick off it’s season with “Glow in the Park” Saturday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Enjoy ziplining and climbing to high energy music and colorful glowing lights. Other Glow in the Park events will be scheduled and have different music themes, from 70s, 80s and 90s to Country, Top 40 and Movie Themes. 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 for Glow in the Park, and all the Park’s activities, are available at www.myAdventurePark.com/SAP or 860-946-0606
Laugh along with Wayne Brady Saturday 8pm at Foxwoods Grand Cedar Showroom. Tickets $55-$65. www.foxwoods.com
Neil Simon’s Lost in Yonkers stars and is Directed by Marsha Mason at Hartford Stage now through May 1st. Tickets $30-$100. www.hartfordstage.org or 860-527-5151
Hartford Athletic are home this Saturday 7:30pm at Trinity Health Stadium vs Detroit City FC. Enjoy $1 Hot Dogs and $2 Beers. www.HartfordAthletic.com
The Hartford Yard Goats have home dates this weekend against Somerset Patriots (NY Yankees affiliate). Friday at 7pm the Yard Goats play as Los Chivos de Hartford and celebrate the culture and people of the Dominican Republic with a special pre-game ceremony, performance, music, and food.
Saturday’s 6pm game includes a post game fireworks display and Sunday 1pm the kids run the bases after the game. Dunkin Donuts Park in Hartford. www.milb.com/hartford
Celebrate Pride Night as the Hartford Wolf Pack skate against the Charlotte Checkers Friday at 7pm. One lucky fan will also have the chance to shoot for $100,000 on Sunday as the Pack skates against the Penguins at 3pm. Tickets and info at www.HartfordWolfpack.com
Stars on Ice brings all of your Olympic Favorites from Beijing to XL Center in Hartford Saturday 7:30pm. Nathan Chen, Ice Dancers and Pairs, with the costumes and Triple Toe Loops. Tickets $35-$140 at www.xlcenter.com
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
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.
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
Take some time to explore the great outdoors this weekend including Connecticut’s 110 state parks and 32 state forests in honor of Earth Day. Lyman Orchards in Middlefield is hosting a special celebration of Earth Day on Saturday. The event will include pruning and jamming demonstrations, pie tastings, activities for kids and more. Grace Farms in New Canaan, is hosting an entire day of family-friendly activities on Saturday to celebrate the earth. Events include nature walks, painting, forest bathing, educational talks and more. Hollister House Garden in Washington, opens for the season this weekend. Visitors can explore and capture photos of the beautiful, English-style garden featuring all kinds of plants and flowers.
Check out Hollywood right in Plainville with "The Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum. This weekend they unveil a 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
Connecticut’s beer scene boasts more than 120 operational breweries, with more expected to open throughout this year. Many breweries in the state feature unique taprooms and experiences visitors can enjoy. Here are just a few spots to consider.
Stony Creek Brewery in Branford, which is located directly on the scenic Branford River and features a two-level patio with outdoor seating. The brewery also hosts live music nearly every weekend. Velvet Libations in Wolcott, a brand new 60s-themed, retro taproom. The brewery offers sour and barrel-aged beer styles and variety of food options. Norbrook Farm Brewery in Colebrook, features food trucks, cozy indoor and outdoor seating, a disc golf course, and hiking and mountain biking trails all onsite. Bank & Bridge Brewing in Mystic, is a laid-back brewery that is located in a former bank at the center of downtown Mystic. Its features indoor and outdoor seating, weekly events, and delicious beer and food options.