What's Happening This Weekend in CT

Compiled by Naugatuck Patch Mayor Nancy Sasso Janis

Entertainment List for 10/11

THEATER

The Seven Angels Kid’s Theatre will present WHO’S IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE? On Saturday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. and continues next Saturday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The people in the town call the creepy mansion on the hill “The Haunted House”…but Nico’s mom still wants to live there! When Nico’s family moves in, they find that they might not be alone. Will the family get along with the ghosts who already call The Haunted House home? Find out in this fun, silly and not-at-all-scary Halloween show for families!

Arrive early to a Halloween story and treats (not tricks) in the lobby with Seven Angels’ resident witch – Angelonia the Good!

Tickets $10

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LEGALLY BLONDE runs at the VPAC at Western CT State University

SWEENEY TODD at the Downtown Cabaret continues through Oct. 13. The Tony Award winning musical of the demon barber of Fleet Street is directed by Bradford Blake and features Priscilla Squiers in the role of Mrs. Lovett and Perry Liu as Sweeney Todd. Tickets at dtcab.com

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The 13th Annual Stage at the Warner International Playwrights Festival this Friday and Saturday at 8 PM. Be the first to experience ten brand-new plays over two days, brought to life by local actors and directors.

MAGGIE continues at Goodspeed Musical in East Haddam through October 20. A Scottish mother’s unbreakable love for her sons is tested in the U.S. premiere of a soul-stirring new musical about family bonds, changing times and music of the heart.

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Summer Orlando presents Hocus Pocus: Sanderson Sisters Drag Show & Live Music Event on Friday at 7:30 PM at Arrigoni Winery in Portland

Caffeine Queens: Halloween Drag Brunch on Sunday, October 13 The Caffeine Queens - Drag Brunch to celebrate Halloween with Summer Orlando and Barbra Joan Streetsand. Live singing and comedy, food, drinks and fun. WeHa Brewing & Roasting Company 141 Shield Street West Hartford 12 - 2 p.m. COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!

MUSIC

Sidewalk Prophets - Songs & Stories Tour at Hillside Community Church 435 Broad St. Bristol, CT Saturday, October 12 at 7 p.m.

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Lil Wayne at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, October 12 at 9:00pm

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OTHER EVENTS

Connecticut Chili & Brew Fest is Oct. 11-13 will be bringing all of the CT Breweries to you on Freight Street in Waterbury. It's all about the music with 3 days of LIVE FREE CONCERTS. The CT Chili & Brew Fest is all about the amazing Chili, CT Brews, Live Music and so much more. Fri. 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 1 p.m.-10 p.m. ,Sun. 1 p.m.-8 p.m. Free Admission

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Waterbury’s Italian Mayor of the Day 2024 Robert F. Gerace will be celebrated today (Friday) with Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, at 9:00 am Followed by a Procession, Flag Raising & Italian Mayor of the Day Ceremony on the Piazza in front of Waterbury City Hall
235 Grand Street in Waterbury

Refreshments in Veterans Hall following the ceremony.
*If Raining: Ceremony will be held inside the city hall.

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The 20th Annual Town of Prospect Pumpkin Festival
The Town of Prospect will be hosting its Annual Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 12 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm on the Prospect Town Green.

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Riverton Fair is Oct. 11- 13
Old-fashioned country fair on scenic Farmington River with exhibits, animals, vendors, food, midway rides, music, wood chopping events, and more.

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Psychic Medium Patricia Griffin will appear at Seven Angel’s Fri. & Sun, Oct 11 & 13. She will move to Comix Comedy Club at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, October 12 at 4:00pm.

Patricia Griffin, who was born and raised in Waterbury, is a natural-born evidential Medium . She reads with tremendous accuracy, integrity, humor, and love. She brings messages to audience members from their Loved Ones in Spirit as she receives them . These messages help bring peace, closure and comfort while letting us know that, even though we leave our physical body, our spirit and soul live on. Patricia believes that death does not separate love. Love sees all, believes all, and never ends.

All Seats: $37

John DeSorbo-The Other Man In Black is Sat. October 12 at 8 PM at Seven Angels Theatre.

Area favorite John DeSorbo and The Other Man in Black Band return to Seven Angels’ stage with an evening paying tribute to the legendary country music outlaw Johnny Cash. Playing “Ring of Fire,” “Folson Prison Blues,” “I Still Miss Someone,” “Hurt,” and many more hits!

A fundraiser for the Saint Vincent DePaul Mission of Waterbury, who will be providing hors d’oeuvres by Chef Instructor Frank Parafati and the students from the Merriman Culinary Job Training Program before the show.

Tickets: $15

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Bored Teachers comes to the Palace Theater in Waterbury tonight (Friday) at 7:30 p.m.

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It is ALL HALLOWS WEEKEND at the 26th annual Connecticut Renaissance 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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12th Annual Tommy's Tattoo Convention at Earth Expo & Convention Center

Friday, October 11th | 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday, October 12th | Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday, October 13th | Noon - 8:00pm

You are invited to join Tom Ringwalt and some of the most talented tattoo artists in the world for the 12th Annual Tommy’s Tattoo Convention at Mohegan Sun.

Tommy’s Tattoo Convention has been attended by more than 475 international, national and local professional tattoo artists, over 50 vendors, and approximately 8,000 fans throughout this three-day weekend. Our goal for 2024 is to make this event even more successful than before!

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Evidence of Evil Haunted Attraction runs this weekend at Lyman Orchards (Lyman Orchards - Pick Your Own Location)

Do you dare enter the dark orchards after dusk? Connecticut's Interactive Haunted Attraction will send you running for the orchard hills!

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The Corn Maze at TWINS BBQ in Brookfield will be open until November 3.

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