Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: Five Great Things To Do This Weekend
Because It's No Fun To Stay Home All Weekend
It’s Thursday, everybody! Ditch the laundry and let the dishes sit—get planning for the weekend, instead! Check out our picks for places to go and things to do around New London this weekend.
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WHERE/WHEN: Friday at 5 p.m. at Stash’s on Pequot Avenue in New London.
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WHY GO: Great tunes, that’s why! The band is the 2010 Whalie Award winner for Best Americana Performance.
PRICING: C’mon it’s been a long week. One beer won’t break the bank.
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WHERE/WHEN: Saturday from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Port N’ Starboard in New London.
WHY GO: You’ll get to throw on that little black (or red) dress! Don’t forget, proceeds benefit heart awareness and the Lawrence & Memorial Centennial Campaign.
PRICING: Tickets can be purchased in advance for $25; at the door for $30.
3. HYGIENIC SCREENING ROOM PRESENTS “BURIAL BOYS”
WHERE/WHEN: Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Hygienic on State Street in New London.
WHY GO: The screening is free, you can meet the filmmakers from 7 to 8 p.m.!
PRICING: Your favorite four-letter word—free.
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WHERE/WHEN: Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Garde Arts Center in New London.
WHY GO: The show celebrates Presidents’ Day and African American History Month—wear your red, white and blue!
PRICING: All Coast Guard Band concerts are free and open to the public.
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WHERE/WHEN: Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Custom House Maritime Museum in New London.
WHY GO: Gary Baillargeon’s summer performance was a sold-out show! He must be doing something right. That, and your ticket price is tax-deductible.
PRICING: $15 tickets benefit the museum.
Still need more ideas? Check out our , filled with kid-friendly activities each week.
