Free Comic Books, Young Frankenstein, and Views & Vignettes

is calling its latest roundup of events the “Stormtroopers and Monsters Edition.” You can find find the Star Wars stormtroopers at from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday as the 501st Connecticut Garrison visits the store for Free Comic Book Day; stop into the store to see which editions are being given away at no cost. The monster is at the at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the same day, as the musical adaptation of Mel Brooks’ classic comedy take the stage; tickets are $40 to $70.

What about other music in the coming week? The holds their regular Bassment Thursday dubstep party starting at 9 p.m., with a $5 cover. Sam Perduta (aka Elison Jackson) plays a set at 7 p.m. on Friday at . On the same evening at 8 p.m., the comes to the Oasis Room at the Garde Arts Center; tickets are $25 for general admission. The Garde also hosts the performance of Otelo at 5 p.m. on Sunday; tickets are $32 to $60. Finally, the Jazz Trio makes its regular appearance at at 8 p.m. on Monday.

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The art world is also pretty active on Saturday. The first Saturday means free admission at the , along with a 1 p.m. children’s project and 2:30 p.m. showing of Annie. The museum also holds a question and answer period with Memphis set designer Dave Gallo at 3 p.m.; tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the opens a six artist exhibit entitled “Views & Vignettes.”

There are several literary events coming up as well, starting with the ’s regular Scrabble Night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. tonight. brings in a trio of poets for from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for their first Thursday poetry night. If you prefer your poetry on the go, several poetry boxes have been set up around the city with journals for you to reflect on the words. brings in champagne, tapas, and bestselling author Wally Lamb for a dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Friday; RSVPs are required, and proceeds benefit Paint The Town New London.

Finally, there are a few events allowing you to pitch in for a good cause. Cleanups at and are kicking off at 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., respectively, with a barbecue lunch to follow. At 5 p.m. on Sunday, $20 gets you into a wine tasting at the Thames Yacht Club with proceeds benefiting Hospice Southeastern Connecticut.

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