Arts & Entertainment

Today: Big Movies, Polo Goes On and Last-Minute Chowder Deal

A look at what's happening in and around Middletown the weekend of Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 31.

This weekend is a long holiday weekend, so we've made this a slightly longer list:

  1. The special advance discount for $5 off the ticketed prices for the upcoming Chowder Cook-Off next week ends today.
  2. Like improv? Check out the Bit Players on Friday nights.
  3. Tai Chi practice sessions are held Fridays at 8 a.m at the until the May flies become too pesky and sessions move beachside. For more information, contact Cheryl Foster at 401-849-6221.
  4. Need a laugh? “Bridesmaids” is one hilarious chick-flick. Also out this weekend and playing locally are the highly anticipated sequels to "The Hangover," "Pirates" and "Kung Fu Panda." Get showtimes.
  5. Despite the recent pavilion fire, the Newport Rotary Club's annual polo benefit match will go on this weekend on Glen Farm at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 28. Hosted by the Newport Polo Club, the match's home team Newport plays against a regional challenger in a classic six-chukker dual. All sale proceeds of the day support the Rotary’s many scholarship and charitable programs. Click here for more info.
  6. More fog? Sun? Find out here.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Middletown