Nancy's Calendar for July 4th Weekend

Entertainment List for JULY 4

THEATER

ALL SHOOK UP, A musical comedy inspired by and featuring the music of Elvis Presley continues at Goodspeed Musicals through
Aug 24, 2025 / The Goodspeed - 6 Main Street, East Haddam (goodspeed.org)

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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT runs at the Ivoryton Playhouse through July 27th ivorytonplayhouse.org for tickets

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EVITA opens at Musicals at Richter in Danbury Tickets/Info: musicalsatrichter.org

Make a date to enjoy this sizzling Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice Broadway blockbuster, featuring an infectious pop score, the talents of 43 local actors, and a live band - all under a starry summer sky!
Performances of EVITA take place July 5-19 on the outdoor stage at the Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Road, in Danbury, CT. Shows are Friday (please note no show July 4), Saturday and Sunday evenings at 8 PM, with two specially discounted Thursday shows July 10 and 17 at 8 PM. Premium VIP front row seating available at each performance - only two pairs (4 seats) each night! Grounds open for picnicking at 7 PM.

MUSIC

Fri, Jul 4 at 8:30 PM
Southern Desperation at The Woodbury Brewing Company
Sat, Jul 5 at 8:30 PM
Righteous Continental at The Woodbury Brewing Company

Sun, Jul 6 at 2 PM
Zach Fields at The Woodbury Brewing Company

(woodburybrewing.com)

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At Mohegan Sun this weekend: (mohegansun.com)

Psychic Medium Patricia Griffin on Sunday at 6:00pm at Comix Comedy Club
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At Foxwoods this weekend:

OTHER EVENTS

The City of Waterbury Independence Day Fireworks are scheduled for Sunday, July 6th at 9:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Fireworks will light up the sky from Holy Land USA
Rain date: Sunday, July 13th.

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Naugatuck Fourth of July Festival is Friday 5 PM - 10 PM On Church St. downtown Naugatuck

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Hartford Bonanza - Bushnell Park, July 5 Time: Festival starts at 4 p.m., Fireworks approximately at 9:45 p.m. Rain Date: 7/6/2025

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Orange Independence Day Concert & Fireworks July 5 - Orange Fairgrounds, Time: Festivities begin at 3 p.m., concert starts at 6:30, Fireworks at Dusk. Rain Date: 7/6/2025

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Sunday, July 6 New Milford Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks - Town Green, Time: 9:30 p.m.

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Blast at the Beach returns to Quassy on July 4.
Celebrate Independence Day at Quassy with a DJ dance party on the beach and an epic 3-D fireworks display over Lake Quassapaug
$20 admission (kids under 45"" FREE with paid adult)
Live DJ | Food & Drinks | Free 3-D Glasses Late Night Combo Park Pass (4-11 pm): $37.99 Grab your tickets now: www.quassy.com

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Celebrate Independence Day at Lake Compounce, America’s First Amusement Park.
Get ready for an unforgettable 4th of July weekend at Lake Compounce. Enjoy rides, water park thrills, tasty treats, and concerts on the lake stage, ending the night with our spectacular fireworks celebration.
Concerts: July 4th, 5th & 6th starting at 2 PM
Lake Stage Fireworks Show on July 4th & 5th Starting at 9:30 PM Over the Lake

Special Ticket Offer:
Score Single Day Tickets for just $34.99 each when you buy 2 or more. Bring your family and friends and make memories that will sparkle as much as the sky!

Lake Compounce in Southington which is now open daily (lakecompounce.com)

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Rebellious Rhythm: Exploring Puerto Rican History through Reggaetón - Part 1
Philip V. Benevento Cultural Program for Adults Jul 7@
5:45 pm-7:45 pm Silas Bronson Library in Waterbury

Attendance is FREE, but space is limited. Please register for one or more sessions at https://www.bronsonlibrary.org/programs
or call 203-574-8225.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Silas Bronson Library, the Philip V. Benevento Fund for Cultural Programs for Adults, the Afro Caribbean Cultural Center Inc, and the Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival.