Arts & Entertainment
Nancy's Calendar for June 20
This weekly entertainment calendar is compiled by Patch Contributor Nancy Sasso Janis.

Entertainment List for JUNE 20
THEATER
The Rock Opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR closes this weekend at The Arts at Angeloria’s LLC in Southington on Sunday. Patch Contributor Nancy Sasso Janis plays the apostle John and the Maid by the Fire. Limited tickets this classic rock opera performed with a live orchestra are at angelorias.ludus.com
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The World Premiere of THE BARONESS, a new comedy by Jacques Lamarre, runs at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford through Sunday. PRIDE NIGHT is Friday. playhouseonpark.org
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THE GODS OF COMEDY runs at Westport Community Theater through Sunday. Myth meets mayhem in the fast-paced farce by Ken Ludwig, Directed by Frederic Tisch RESERVE TICKETS by calling the Box Office 203-226-1983 or
go to https://westportcommunitytheatre.com/reserve-tickets
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WAITRESS THE MUSICAL closes at A Contemporary Theatre of CT (ACT) in Ridgefield on Sunday. This is a heartfelt musical that tells the story of Jenna, a talented pie maker stuck in a small-town diner and an unhappy marriage. All performances are sold out, but there is a waiting list. (actofct.org)
Henry Cho The Empty Nest Tour 2025 on Friday at The Shubert in New Haven (shubert.com)
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MUSIC
THIS SATURDAY from noon to 8 p.m. is Make Music Day at Library Park in Waterbury
Enjoy a day filled with music and visit various food trucks—come hungry and be ready to grab a drink or a bite to eat!
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Carbon Leaf, Alt-country, Celtic, and folk-infused indie rock, on
Friday at | 8:00 PM at The Kate in Old Saybrook
The Linda Ronstadt Experience Featuring American Idol's Tristan McIntosh on Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m. at The Kate
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Friday at 8:30 PM - Beyond The Wall at The Woodbury Brewing Company
Saturday at 8:30 PM - Nashville Drive at the Woodbury Brewing Company
Sunday at 2 PM - Zach Fields at The Woodbury Brewing Company
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At Mohegan Sun this weekend: (mohegansun.com)
Paul Anka on Saturday at 8:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
Raise Your Hands - A Tribute to Bon Jovi on Sunday at 7:00pm at Wolf Den
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At Foxwoods this weekend:
Mike Epps on Friday at 7:30 PM in the Premier Theater
Buddy Guy on Friday at 8:00 PM in the Great Cedar Showroom
James Blunt on Saturday at 8:00 PM in the Great Cedar Showroom
Hauser on Saturday at 8:00 PM in the Premier Theater
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OTHER EVENTS
Join FUSE Theatre of CT on Saturday at 2:30 & 7:30 at Congregation Mishkan Israel for “Where the Light Lives: Songs of Hope.”
With a live band accompanying some of CT’s finest vocal artists performing a diverse array of genres, including musical theatre, pop, rock, opera, Latin, gospel and reggae, it promises to be an unforgettable experience.
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SATURDAY AT 11:30 AM
Bantam Lake Day - 100th Year Anniversary Celebration
Morris Town Beach in Morris, Connecticut
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SATURDAY AT 11 AM
Seymour's 175th Birthday Sidewalk Sale Event
Bank St, Seymour,
Bristol Family Fun Day Presented by The Making Bristol Better Team on Saturday at 11 a.m. FREE Entry for all Bristol Families.
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SUNDAY AT 9 AM - 2 PM 2025 ANNUAL CAR SHOW AT SUNSET GRILLE, 834 Northfield Rd, Watertown
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Throwback Skate Party
B.L.A.C. (Building Legacy and Community) and the Afro-Caribbean Cultural Center present a joint celebration of Caribbean Culture for Caribbean Heritage month, a joint event on Sunday Tickets (18+) $20.00 include skate rentals and fun. Proceeds to be split to support both organizations.
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Opening Celebration: The Body Imagined: Figurative Art in the Bank of America Collection on Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury
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The Good Grim’s Grief Poetry Picnic on Saturday 1 - 3 p.m.
Join us as we bring poetry to the picnic blanket and light to our hearts.
Riverside Cemetery, 496 Riverside Street Waterbury, CT 06708
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CT Irish Festival is a Fun filled weekend of June 21st & 22nd at 9 Venice Pl, East Haven, https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-ct-irish-festival
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SATURDAY AT 11 AM
Wonder & Whimsy: A Faerie Art Experience at 27 Siemon Company Dr, Watertown
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SAT, JUN 21 AT 2 PM
Naugatuck Beacon Valley Grange Open Mic
Beacon Valley Grange 1354 New Haven Rd Naugatuck CT
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Easterseals Softball Marathon on Saturday • 10:00 AM at
Casey Field, Middle Street, Bristol We are inviting players to enjoy a day on the softball field benefitting Easterseals veterans’ and disability programs. Beginners are welcome eventbrite.com
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Meet Daniel Tiger at Kids Fest at Lake Compounce.
Access to Kids Fest is included with park admission during the Ultimate Season of Family Fun!
Lake Compounce in Southington is open daily (lakecompounce.com)
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Running through Jun 29 is “Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience” at Connecticut Convention Center
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