Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: Five Great Things To Do This Weekend
Because It's No Fun To Stay Home All Weekend

We know. It’s been a long week and you’re exhausted. Chinese takeout and your comfiest PJs are sounding pretty good right now. But don’t give up just yet. It’s only Thursday, and there’s lots of fun stuff going on beyond your living room couch this weekend. Check out our picks.
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WHERE/WHEN: Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lighthouse Voc-Ed Center in Groton.
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WHY GO: The artwork of Carrie Jacobson (Montville Patch Local Editor) and Laura Maiolo will be on display until March 28. Stop by and enjoy some local art!
PRICING: Free and all are welcome.
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WHERE/WHEN: This Friday at 8 p.m. at the Mohegan Sun Arena.
WHY GO: You know you want to hear “Livin’ on a Prayer.”
PRICING: Tickets are $135 and $210.
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WHERE/WHEN: Saturday at 8 p.m. at the MGM Grand Theater.
WHY GO: It’ll break his “Achy Breaky Heart” if you can’t make it.
PRICING: Tickets range from $20 to $40.
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WHERE/WHEN: Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Bill Memorial Library in Groton
WHY GO: Ledyard’s own Carol Ganz leads this free event that is open to the public. If you’ve ever been interested in learning about methods to trace your genealogy, then you’d better attend!
PRICING: Free and open to all.
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WHERE/WHEN: Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Garde Arts Center in New London.
WHY GO: The South African a cappella group will take you to “Graceland,”
PRICING: Tickets range from $24 to $46.
Still need ideas? Check out our for some kid-friendly activities.