Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: Five Great Things To Do This Weekend
Because It's No Fun To Stay Home All Weekend
Quit daydreaming about tropical island vacations and extravagant weekend getaways for a minute. Please, just trust us on this one. Let’s just take a quick run through all the fun stuff happening right at home this weekend—Shakespeare, shopping, theater, and art and maritime festivals top our list. With this much good stuff happening at home this weekend, who needs to break the bank on a vacation? The Connecticut shoreline is the place to be this weekend.
1.
WHERE/WHEN: Thursday through Sunday of this and next weekend at 7 p.m. at the Custom House Pier in New London.
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WHY GO: Shakespeare on a summer night? You should be there.
PRICING: Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.
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2. 7TH ANNUAL BARGAINS BY THE BAY
WHERE/WHEN: Thursday through Sunday in downtown Niantic.
WHY GO: Sidewalk sale heaven.
PRICING: Free, but bring those wallets along!
3.
WHERE/WHEN: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the streets of downtown Mystic.
WHY GO: Art. Outdoors. Historic downtown Mystic. Don’t miss it!
PRICING: Admission is free.
WHERE/WHEN: Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex.
WHY GO: Maritime fun for the whole family!
PRICING: Many events are free, but tickets for the boat cruises range from $16 to $30 each.
5.
WHERE/WHEN: At the Ivoryton Playhouse through Sept. 4. Show times are on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Wednesdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
WHY GO: You already love his music, so you’ll love his story, too!
PRICING: Tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for seniors, $20 for students and $15 for kids.
