Arts & Entertainment
What to Do This Weekend in Connecticut
Naugatuck Patch Mayor Nancy Sasso Janis compiles a weekly list of happening throughout the state that will be posted on Fridays.
Entertainment List
THEATER
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Elm Shakespeare presents RICHARD III, renamed “RICHARD 3, A Fractured Land, A Broken King” at Edgerton Park in New Haven. Free performances run through Sunday. Donations are gratefully accepted.
There is a pre show that begins at 7:30 p.m and at 8:00 the show starts. Nancy’s review of RICHARD III from Thursday’s newspaper is available at rep-am.com.
Find out what's happening in Naugatuckfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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White Rabbit Theater’s production of HEATHERS opens at Cheney Hall in Manchester this weekend and runs through Sept. 8. Tickets at cheneyhall.org/
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STEEL MAGNOLIAS opens at the Sharon Playhouse this weekend and continues through Sept. 8. Jen Cody plays Truvy. Sharonplayhouse.org for tickets
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The Ivoryton Playhouse production of Jimmy Buffetts’ ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE has been extended through Sept. 15. The Playhouse is located at 103 Main St, in Ivoryton.
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Discover “reel” nostalgia at the Southington Drive-in. This weekend they will present the film GREASE on Saturday, hosted by Bread for Life. Gates open at 6 and movies start approximately 30 minutes after sunset. $20 per carload, $5 for walk ins
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Labor Day/Old School Cookout on Saturday at 2:00 pm, Wolcott Road, Waterbury,CT.
Great food, great music, good time. Listen to old school music, enjoy a game of cornhole by the fire pit, and make some s’mores.
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20th Year Anniversary Celebration OLESKOOL COOKOUT featuring TRLP & Herman Ham on Saturday 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. At Our Lady of Fatima 2071 Baldwin St. in Waterbury, CT
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Celebrate tradition at the 74th Annual São Paio Festival this weekend at the Naugatuck Portuguese Club, 110 Rubber Avenue.
Opening ceremonies are today at 10 am at Naugatuck Town Hall, with food stands, music and dance tonight at the club from 5 pm through midnight. On Saturday, catch the São Paio 5K Road Race, and the festival continues from noon to midnight. The event closes on Sunday with a Community Mass at 11:30 am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Baldwin St., Waterbury, followed by a traditional lunch at Casa Varina Restaurant.
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Odyssey '24: A Greek Festival will be celebrated at Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's 42nd annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of Greek food, music, and culture. Free admission. Free onsite parking. The festival runs through Monday. The church is located on Racebrook Rd in Orange.
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The opening weekend at the 26th annual Connecticut Renaissance Faire is themed the Royal Family & Market Weekend. The faire runs 10:30 am to 6 pm Saturdays and Sundays at 122 Mack Road, Lebanon, CT. Tickets at ctfaire.com
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The 163rd annual Woodstock Fair runs from today through Monday. Tickets at woodstock.fiestashows.com
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The Goshen Fair runs from Saturday through Monday. This is a major agricultural fair with livestock judging, draft horse and oxen pull, woodcutting competition, truck pulls, live entertainment, fair food, midway, rides, exhibits, and free competitions.
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The Corn Maze and Cider Donut Festival at Lyman Orchards is Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 4 pm with music, line dancing, face painting, and food trucks. Admission is free.
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The Corn Maze at TWINS BBQ in Brookfield will open on Saturday at 10:30AM and will be open until November 3.
