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Arts & Entertainment

Nancy's Calendar for May 30

Patch Contributor Nancy Sasso Janis compiles this weekly list of entertainment offerings across the state.

TEA AT FIVE runs at the Ivoryton Playhouse through June 8.
TEA AT FIVE runs at the Ivoryton Playhouse through June 8.

Entertainment List for May 30

THEATER

Annual Benefit Dinner for Seven Angels at the Ponte Club on
Thursday, June 5 at 6:30pm at La Bella Vista
380 Farmwood Road, Waterbury A Delicious Roasted Chicken Dinner to Benefit Seven Angels $35 per person (sevenangelstheatre.org)

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WAITRESS opens at A Contemporary Theatre of CT (ACT) in Ridgefield and runs through June 22. 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. (actofct.org)

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TEA AT FIVE runs at the Ivoryton Playhouse through June 8.
Carlyn Connolly stars as Katharine Hepburn in this play - an intimate look at the life of a legend, next on stage at Ivoryton Playhouse. Tickets at ivorytonplayhouse.org or 860.767.7318

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The Cold Lemonade Reading Series will return to the Sherman Playhouse. Join them in welcoming both the new and returning faces of Cold Lemonade, Volume 13. The Playhouse will commence the festivities on May 31 at 8 PM. 5 Route 39 N, Sherman. (shermanplayers.org)

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RAGTIME, an American saga, continues at Goodspeed Musicals through June 15 (goodspeed.org)

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MUSIC

At Woodbury Brewing

Fri, May 30 at 8 PM Struggle Monkey
Sat, May 31 at 8:30 PM Morgan Skelly and the Old Crows
Sun, Jun 1 at 2 PM Eric Christensen
(woodburybrewing.com)

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At Mohegan Sun this weekend: (mohegansun.com)

Saturday Billy Currington at 7:30pm at Mohegan Sun Arena

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OTHER EVENTS

Lake Compounce in Southington is open on Friday from 10 - 4, Saturday and Sunday from 11 - 7. The Water Park is scheduled to open this weekend. (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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Brian Regan at the Shubert in New Haven Friday, May 30 at
8:00 PM (shubert.com)

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Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience on June 4, 2025 at the Warner Theatre in Oneglia Auditorium 68 Main Street Torrington, CT 06790 (warnertheatre.org)

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Special Exhibit at THE KATE

Our long-anticipated bridal display is here! Kate's own wedding gown (Babani, 1928) will stand alongside one from the play The Lake (1933) and one from the film The Sea of Grass (1947) to create a stunning trio. This beautiful procession brings together Kate's stage, screen, and personal lives in a never-before-seen way.

Admission - Suggested $10 donation
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
300 Main Street
Old Saybrook CT, 06475
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Spring Cider Fest on Saturday for Ages 21+
The CT Cider Association is pleased to bring you Spring Cider Fest. Showcasing the finest ciders CT has to offer. 12 - 4pm Doors at 11:50am at Long View Ciderhouse Orchard Bar, 36 Long Bottom Road Southington, CT 06489

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Bethel CT Pride Parade & Celebration 2025 May 31 at 12:00PM - 5:00PM, Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School Street Bethel 06801

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SAT, MAY 31 AT 10 AM 2025 Torrington Strawberry Festival at Coe Memorial Park
Come enjoy a day of fun, shopping, food, and of course, delicious fresh-made Strawberry Shortcake!
Admission is FREE!

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20th Anniversary Naugatuck Duck Race & Festival on Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM 87 Maple St. in Naugatuck

Watch thousands of ducks get dumped down the Naugatuck River along with a day of rides, games, food trucks, vendors, crafters and more! FREE to attend but you can purchase your duck race ticket online at www.duckday.com for a chance to win $5,000!

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