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Nancy's Calendar for The Weekend of Aug. 6 - 9
This weekly list of entertainment options in and around Waterbury is compiled by Connecticut Critics Circle member Nancy Sasso Janis.
Entertainment List for Aug. 6 - Aug. 9, 2026
*Starred events were included on NT5, my top five events for the upcoming weekend, shared on LIVE FROM WATERBURY every Thursday on WATR 1320 AM and 97.7 FM.
THEATER
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*THE WINTER’S TALE
Presented by Time’s Fool Company
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Join us on the Keeney Center Lawn, August 5-9 & 11-15 at 6 p.m., with Friday shows at 8 p.m. by lantern light.
Free admission, donations appreciated.
200 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT
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Fri, August 7 & Sat, August 8, 2026 at 7PM
Cheese Fries & Chili Dips
Written and Performed by: Chris Fuller Directed by: Mark S. Graham
In the Lucille Lortel White Barn Center
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CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Aug. 6 - Aug. 15
Curtain Call Summer Youth Theatre
Curtain Call in Stamford
TICKET LINK: https://curtaincallstamford.ludus.com/index.php
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*ALL SHOOK UP, the summer community musical at Seven Angels
Running through August 9
Fridays at 7:30PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM
Get ready to shake things up this summer All Shook Up, a rockin’ jukebox musical inspired by Elvis Presley’s greatest hits! Set in a small, square town that gets turned upside down by love, rebellion, and rock 'n' roll, it’s a feel-good show packed with humor, heart, and high-energy dance. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone ready to groove, this show promises to have audiences of all ages dancing in their seats.
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42nd STREET, the ultimate Broadway fairy tale, is at the Sharon Playhouse runs through Aug. 9. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
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THE WIZARD OF OZ at Legacy Theatre in Branford continues through August 9.
Seven Angels alum Jimmy Donohue plays the Lion/Zeke, Charles Romano is the Scarecrow and Rick Fountain is Uncle Henry and the Palace Guard.
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/LegacyTheatre/6430…
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THE WILD PARTY by Andrew Lippa continues at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford…and you’re invited. Running through August 16, this darkly brilliant musical plunges audiences into the heart of the roaring 1920s, where jazz, lust, and danger collide. With a cast of 14 and 9-piece band directed by Colin Britt, you won’t just be watching the party – you’ll feel like you’re in it.
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MARY POPPINS at Musicals at Richter
You can experience the truly unforgettable adventures with everyone's favorite "practically perfect" nanny in Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s “Mary Poppins,” playing July 24 through August 8. Featuring a live band and a cast of 42 talented local actors, performances take place outdoors under the stars Friday through Sunday evenings at 8:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Road, in Danbury, with additional specially discounted performances on Thursday July 30 and August 6.
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CRAZY FOR YOU at Goodspeed Musicals has been extended through Aug. 16
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Matt Schofield
with John Fries
Thu, Aug 6, 2026
7:00 PM Doors, 8:00 PM Show
Peter Levin Organ Trio ft. The Fitzkee Brothers
with special guests Rob Sommerville & TAZ
Fri, Aug 7, 2026
7:00 PM Doors, 8:00 PM Show
This event is 21+
Assembly of Dust
Sat, Aug 8, 2026
7:00 PM Doors, 8:00 PM Show
Park City Music Hall
2926 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
Fink
07:30 pm
Friday, August 7
Mozart, Kodaly, & Schumann
07:30 pm
Saturday, August 8
The Merry Widow (2015)
12:00 pm
Back to the Garden
08:00 pm
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Thursday, Aug 6
Red Light
8:00pm at Wolf Den
Thursday, Aug 6
Story Warz
8:00pm at Comix Comedy Club
*Friday, Aug 7, Saturday Aug. 8, Sunday Aug. 9
TerrifiCon
1:00pm at Earth Expo & Convention Center
Friday, Aug 7
Redneck Castaway Band - Kenny Chesney Tribute
6:30pm at Sun Patio
Friday, Aug 7
Connecticut Sun vs. Phoenix Mercury
7:30pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
*Saturday, Aug 8
Billy Idol
7:30pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
Saturday, Aug 8
Sister Hazel
8:00pm at Wolf Den
Sunday, Aug 9
Shameless
7:00pm at Wolf Den
Martin Lawrence
Premier Theater
August 7
Cole Swindell
Premier Theater
Hamden · Space Ballroom
From $23.60
NEW HAVEN WATERFRONT BACHATA DAY PARTY @ Q Bar | La Casa de la Bachata™
Saturday • 12:00 PM
New Haven · The Q Bar and Kitchen
From $30.33
Bradford W. Tilden Album Release Party
Saturday • 4:00 PM
Bethany · The Recording Den
From $37.05
Movement & Meditation Wellness Experience
Saturday • 9:00 AM
Shelton · Center Stage Theatre
From $37.05
Sensory Creation Night at Stews
Friday • 4:00 PM
Newington · Stew Leonard's of Newington
From $28.52
ACE & FRIENDS
Friday • 7:00 PM
North Haven · Small Batch Cellars
From $17.79
Inside Out at Flint Street Theater
Saturday • 1:00 PM
New Haven · Flint Street Theater
From $0.00
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MUSIC
*Buddy Guy 90 at Waterbury’s Palace Theater
Friday, August 07
8:00pm - 10:00pm
At nearly 90 years old, Buddy Guy stands as one of the most influential guitarists in American music.
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BROADWAY STARS & TIMELESS SONGS at Music Theatre of CT
Ann Kittredge and Raissa Katona Bennett join forces for a brand-new evening of song at MTC.
Two award-winning NYC cabaret artists with Broadway, Off-Broadway, and television credits bring you a journey through life’s defining moments, featuring the timeless music of the Great American Songbook, Broadway favorites, pop classics, and new theatre songs.
Featuring Musical Director Jon Weber, this one-night-only premiere is not to be missed. Seating is limited!
AUGUST 8 at 8PM
INFO & TIX: https://www.musictheatreofct.com/hot-summer-nights
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This Friday at 6:30 PM
Party on the Patio with Brittnee Maia & BJ Sparano
This Saturday at 8:30 PM
Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band
This Sunday at 1 PM
Rob Glassman Band / Celebrating Jerry Garcia Week Free Show
738 Main Street South, Woodbury, CT · Woodbury
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*The 3rd Annual CT WITCH AND CULTURE FESTIVAL comes to The Old State House Plaza in Downtown Hartford on Saturday, Aug 8th and Sunday, Aug 9th from 11am until 5pm daily. FREE ADMISSION! There will be Special Guests, Speakers, Authors, Vendors, Artisans, Readers, the Hampden County Hexenbrut Dancers, Food Trucks, Beverages, and much more. Family friendly. All ages are welcome.
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*The First Annual Valley Summer Music Crawl
Saturday from noon to 8:30pm
This free, downtown event is hosted by the Naugatuck Arts Commission
This year’s Music Crawl brings live music directly into our revitalized downtown — a chance to walk the route, check out what’s new, and support the local businesses that are bringing fresh energy back into the center of town. Along the way, many downtown spots will be offering food and drink specials, and we’ll have official event merch available.
Crawl Schedule
• 1 PM — Jolly Beggars — The Station Restaurant
• 2 PM — Justin Davis — Maple & Water Street
• 3 PM — Rewind CT — Firehouse Road
• 4 PM — Orquesta Afinke — Ion Bank Parking Lot
• 5 PM — Stephanie Ryann — Near Brady’s Pub
Grand Finale — 6:30–8:30 PM Shakedown
(Grateful Dead Tribute) — On the Green. Food trucks on site.
No stages, just music woven through downtown so you can explore, stop in, discover something new, and enjoy the businesses that make Naugatuck’s downtown come alive.
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*Here’s what to expect this weekend at Lake Compounce for
All-American Summer this weekend
Vintage Characters
Meet and interact with charming, vintage inspired characters roaming weekends near the North Train Station, meet the energetic Jack Timber near Saw Mill Plunge and get a photo with Kyle The Crocodile near Kyle’s Garden.
Pie Eating Contest at 3:30 on Friday
Campground Movie Night at 8pm on Friday
Fireworks over the Lake on Saturday at 9pm
Barbershop Quartet returns on Sunday
*Lake Compounce is holding auditions for their Phantom Fall Fest event. Sign in begins at 6:00pm. You must apply online to be registered for the audition date. An added date of 8/7 will focus on daytime performers for the first hour (6:30pm) and scare actors for the second hour (7:30pm.) Two more wardrobe assistants are also needed.
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