Norwich Weekend Guide: A Hendrix Tribute And A Ren Faire Party At Strange Brew, Plus Stars And Stripes

NORWICH, CT — Downtown Norwich's weekend leans on Strange Brew Pub, with a Hendrix tribute Friday and a mead-friendly Ren Faire party Saturday, plus an America 250 flag exhibit at the Slater Memorial Museum, from Thursday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 18.

This Weekend's Arts & Entertainment

• "Stars and Stripes: The American Flag From 9/11 to 250" — Thursday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Sunday). Artist and author Robert Carley's display marks 250 years of the nation and 25 years since the 9/11 attacks. Slater Memorial Museum, 108 Crescent Street

This Weekend's Restaurants & Bars

• Jimi Hendrix tribute night — Friday, Oct. 16, 8:30 p.m. Righteous Continental plays a Hendrix tribute set in the 1741 colonial still house in Chelsea Landing; admission is $15, 21 and older. Strange Brew Pub, 86 Water Street
• Ren Faire Party — Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. Jesse Ofgang, Jeff Butler & Co. and Charlie Sad Eyes play a Renaissance faire-themed night with themed drinks, including mead; costumes are encouraged, and admission is $15, 21 and older. Strange Brew Pub, 86 Water Street

See the flag exhibit at the Slater before it closes Saturday afternoon, then head down to Water Street for Hendrix on Friday or the Ren Faire party on Saturday.

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