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Nancy's Calendar for the Weekend of Aug. 27 - 30
This weekly list of entertainment options is compiled by Connecticut Critics Circle member and Naugatuck Patch Neighbor Nancy Sasso Janis.
Entertainment List for Aug. 27 - Aug. 30, 2026
*Starred events are included on NT5 (Nancy's Top Five) on Thursday's LIVE FROM WATERBURY on WATR 1320AM and 97.7FM after the 4pm newsbreak.
THEATER
Find out what's happening in Naugatuckfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
*Elm Shakespeare presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING in Edgerton Park in New Haven runs Tuesdays–Sundays through September 6. Come as you are. Bring someone you love. Make a night of it under the trees. Free, with a suggested donation of $30 for those who would like to help keep Shakespeare in the Park free for everyone. The show starts at 7:30 PM.
75 Cliff Street in New Haven
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It's Hole in One Week, and the clock is ticking down to the chaos that will culminate on Saturday at 8pm for one night of new works.
The writers, directors, and actors will attempt to prove that world-changing theater can be created and put on in only 24 hours- and you can be the judge of that.
Get your $15 tickets at HITW.org/tickets
for a night of six amazing shows that you'll think about for longer than it took them to put it on.
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SCHEDULE UPDATE
This Sunday, we're excited to welcome Broadway’s Andrew Keenan- Bolger in the John McDaniel and the Sunday Broadway Concert Series at Legacy Theatre in Branford.
A handful of tickets are available. Grab yours now at https://www.tix.com/tick.../LegacyTheatre/6430/event/1453747
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The Cannibals of McGower County
TheaterWorks Hartford
Through August 30
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*Ted Vigil - A Tribute to John Denver
Aug 29, 2026 and Aug. 30 at 2:00 PM
Seven Angels Theatre, 1 Plank Rd, Waterbury
Ted Vigil has been performing his tribute to John Denver since 2006. As the country’s number one John Denver tribute artist, Ted embodies the late, great music icon. Ted’s shows are like an audience sing-along from the 1st note through the last song. Ted has played at John Denver’s personal charity “Windstar Foundation” for their fundraisers.
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COME FROM AWAY is onstage at Ivoryton Playhouse through Sept. 6. As terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 closed American air space, 38 passenger planes heading west over the Atlantic with more than 6,500 passengers and crew were diverted to Gander Airport in Newfoundland. Those passengers soon found out that instead of being trapped, they were embraced.
Call 860.767.7318 or visit ivorytonplayhouse.org to get your tickets before they're gone!
Read my review of COME FROM AWAY here:
'Come From Away' at Ivoryton Playhouse | In the Wings 2.0
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Not Fade Away Band
Sat, Aug 29, 2026
7:00 PM Doors, 8:00 PM Show
Park City Music Hall
2926 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
This event is 21+
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Thursday, August 27
Night of Comedy
7:00 pm
Friday, August 28
Beethoven, Prokofiev, & Schumann
7:30 pm
Limited Availability
Saturday, August 29
The Kate’s Annual Gala
5:30 pm
Sold Out
The Hot Sardines
7:00 pm
Limited Availability
Friday, Aug 28
Over The Edge
9:00am
Friday, Aug 28
TLC & Salt-N-Pepa
7:30pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
Saturday, Aug 29
Restless Road
8:00pm at Wolf Den
Saturday, Aug 29
Demi Lovato
8:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
Sunday, Aug 30
The 60's Explosion Show
7:00pm at Wolf Den
Sunday, Aug 30
Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular starring Shawn Klush
7:30pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
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Mashantucket Pequot Reservation
Schemitzun: Feast of Green Corn and Dance
August 28-30
The Ultimate Doors: Tribute To The Doors
Great Cedar Showroom
August 29
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Sevendust & Theory of a Deadman: The Dead / Seven Tour
Saturday • 7:30 PM
Downtown · College Street Music Hall
From $59.62
We Heart RnB in the Park 2.0 (New Haven, CT)
Saturday • 5:00 PM
Downtown · 265 S Orange St
From $24.74
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This Saturday at 8:30 PM
Almost Elton at the Woodbury Brewing Company
Fri, Sep 4 at 8:30 PM
Presence: Led Zeppelin Tribute at the Woodbury Brewing Company
Sat, Sep 5 at 8:30 PM
Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at the Woodbury Brewing Company
Sun, Sep 6 at 1 PM
Zach Fields at The Woodbury Brewing Company
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*LIGHT UP THE NIGHT AT THE TERRYVILLE FAIR
Get ready for a spectacular Friday night as the sky over the 78th Annual Terryville Lions Country Fair lights up with an unforgettable fireworks show
Join us Friday, August 28th at 10 PM for this can’t-miss Terryville tradition, proudly sponsored by Nash in the Ville
Bring the family, find a spot, and get ready to watch the night end with a BANG
Terryville Lions Country Fairgrounds
Friday, August 28
Fireworks at 10 PM
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*Mark your calendars, Plainville
The 39th Annual Plainville Fire Company Hot Air Balloon Festival is coming back to Norton Park on Friday, August 28, and Saturday, August 29
For more information about this event, visit the Plainville Fire Company's website and for live updates follow the Plainville Fire Company Hot Air Balloon Festival on Facebook!
The 2026 Annual Bridgeport Jazz Festival at Seaside Park Bandshell in Bridgeport, CT from 12-8pm on Saturday Aug. 29th
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Clinton End of Summer Celebration & Fireworks this Saturday, August 29 at 6:00 PM
Carnival games
Prizes
Lots of family fun
And, of course, fireworks!
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*After months of building, planning, painting, rehearsing, and getting the village ready, the 28th season of the Connecticut Renaissance Faire begins August 29 & 30 with Opening & Market Weekend.
DON’T MISS THIS WEEKEND:
Pet Costume Contest · Saturday
Dress your four-legged adventurer in their finest Faire attire and let them have their moment in the spotlight.
Market Weekend · Saturday & Sunday
Planning to shop? Spend $200 with participating artisans over Opening Weekend, collect your official Market Receipts, and turn them in BEFORE THE WEEKEND ENDS to receive a COMPLIMENTARY General Admission ticket to return this season. Admission, food, drinks, and games do not count toward the $200 minimum.
Neighbor Appreciation Day · Saturday
Lebanon residents receive FREE admission with proof of residency. Youth ages 7-15 accompanying an eligible Lebanon parent or guardian are free, too.
Sit Happens · Sunday
When the music stops, sit! Bring your dog for our Faire twist on a familiar game and see how quickly your four-legged companion can follow the command.
And all weekend long, the rest of the Faire is waiting: live jousting, 12 stages of entertainment, more than 200 shops, food vendors and games, and an entire village ready for its first guests of 2026.
General Admission: $18 · Youth 7-15: $10 · Kids 6 & under: FREE
Purchase tickets online to avoid Box Office lines, or purchase at the Box Office to avoid online ticketing fees.
Lebanon Country Fairgrounds · 122 Mack Road · Lebanon, CT
Gates open at 10:30 AM
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*Here’s what to expect this weekend at Lake Compounce for
Aug. 29
Theme Park
11:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Water Park
11:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Aug. 30
Theme Park
11:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Water Park
11:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Kyle the Crocodile Meet & Greets near Kyle's Garden through Sept. 7 Meet Crocodile Cove's favorite resident, Kyle the Crocodile!
Funny Friends in Kiddie Land through Sept. 7
Join our Host and their wacky assistant for a silly, interactive, sing along show.
NEW! Ride the Rhythm Dance Party in Kiddie Land through Sept. 7
Dance, sing, and celebrate with the Lake Compounce Entertainment Team!
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