Things to Do This Weekend in Connecticut

Phantogram & Tycho will be performing at College Street Music Hall on July 25. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are $29.50 to $32.

Pat Benatar and husband Neil “Spyder” Giraldo have always been a rule-breakers and trail-blazers! A four-time Grammy winner, Benatar returns with a night of her hits including “Hit Me With Your Best Shot”, “Love Is a Battlefield”, “We Belong” and “Invincible” and more! Tickets are $125.

A Playhouse on Park favorite, returns for the summer of 2017! The cultural touchstone that is THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) features all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, performed in 97 minutes, by three actors. To celebrate the 20th anniversary two of its original writer/performers (Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield) thoroughly revised the show to bring it up to date for 21st-century audiences. Fast paced, witty, and physical, it’s full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike.

NewArts, a not-for-profit theatrical production organization based in Newtown, presents “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka.” Featuring Broadway’s Jim Stanek (Fun Home, Little Women) as Willy Wonka and 80 local youth cast members, it will be performed July 27 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., July 28 at 7 p.m., July 29 at 2 and 7 p.m., and July 30 at 2 p.m.

NewArts, a not-for-profit theatrical production organization based in Newtown, presents “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka.” Featuring Broadway’s Jim Stanek (Fun Home, Little Women) as Willy Wonka and 80 local youth cast members, it will be performed July 27 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., July 28 at 7 p.m., July 29 at 2 and 7 p.m., and July 30 at 2 p.m.

A Playhouse on Park favorite, returns for the summer of 2017! The cultural touchstone that is THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) features all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, performed in 97 minutes, by three actors. To celebrate the 20th anniversary two of its original writer/performers (Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield) thoroughly revised the show to bring it up to date for 21st-century audiences. Fast paced, witty, and physical, it’s full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike.

Chris Rowlands is an award winning singer and songwriter who offers an interactive kid friendly presentation for those who love music and nature. He creatively blends music, comedy, and education in a fast paced show that teaches and inspires. Chris brings animals to life through song, dance, puppets, and colorful props, to teach children about animals and their habitats. The Environment Magazine has honored Chris with its first E award for his environmental education programs. This event is free!

NewArts, a not-for-profit theatrical production organization based in Newtown, presents “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka.” Featuring Broadway’s Jim Stanek (Fun Home, Little Women) as Willy Wonka and 80 local youth cast members, it will be performed July 27 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., July 28 at 7 p.m., July 29 at 2 and 7 p.m., and July 30 at 2 p.m.

A Playhouse on Park favorite, returns for the summer of 2017! The cultural touchstone that is THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) features all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, performed in 97 minutes, by three actors. To celebrate the 20th anniversary two of its original writer/performers (Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield) thoroughly revised the show to bring it up to date for 21st-century audiences. Fast paced, witty, and physical, it’s full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike.

NewArts, a not-for-profit theatrical production organization based in Newtown, presents “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka.” Featuring Broadway’s Jim Stanek (Fun Home, Little Women) as Willy Wonka and 80 local youth cast members, it will be performed July 27 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., July 28 at 7 p.m., July 29 at 2 and 7 p.m., and July 30 at 2 p.m.

The New Britain Bees are offering 11 post game fireworks displays after every Saturday night home game from Saturday, July 1 to Saturday, September 9 at the New Britain Stadium. Games begin at 6:35pm and conclude with fireworks. For more information on available tickets, dates, team opponents, and game start times, visit their 2017 schedule.

Sunset Cruises at 7 p.m. Every Saturday through August 26th. Enjoy a 90-minute tour out to the Norwalk islands aboard the Aquarium’s new research vessel, timed for the day’s sunset. Educators onboard will point out sights and wildlife.  Cost: $29.95 ($19.95 for members). Food & drink in small bags or soft-sided cooler permitted; no glass bottles. Advance reservations strongly suggested: (203) 852-0700, ext. 2206, or www.maritimeaquarium.org.

NewArts, a not-for-profit theatrical production organization based in Newtown, presents “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka.” Featuring Broadway’s Jim Stanek (Fun Home, Little Women) as Willy Wonka and 80 local youth cast members, it will be performed July 27 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., July 28 at 7 p.m., July 29 at 2 and 7 p.m., and July 30 at 2 p.m.

A Playhouse on Park favorite, returns for the summer of 2017! The cultural touchstone that is THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) features all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, performed in 97 minutes, by three actors. To celebrate the 20th anniversary two of its original writer/performers (Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield) thoroughly revised the show to bring it up to date for 21st-century audiences. Fast paced, witty, and physical, it’s full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike.

Established in 1981 by Peter Brant, Greenwich Polo Club is the venue for high-goal polo in the Northeast. Nestled in the beautiful backcountry of Greenwich, CT and internationally recognized for its rosters of legendary teams and players, Greenwich Polo Club hosts public USPA high-goal polo matches on Sundays throughout the summer. Polo matches are open to the public every Sunday June 4th – July 16th (excluding July 2nd) and Sundays from August 27th – September 10th. Tickets can be purchased online and range from $40 per car for lawn seating, $60 per car for grandstand seating, $300 for box seats (seats 4) and $500 – $600 for VIP private cabanas (seats 8) and the LOOK VIP tent hosted every Sunday from June 4th-July 16th (offering private lounges or individual tickets). Shuttle service is available from Manhattan each Sunday, admission with shuttle starts at $60 per person. Gates open at 1:00 p.m. and matches start at 3:00 p.m. The field address is 1 Hurlingham Drive, Greenwich, CT 06831. There are plenty of food and drink options for guests onsite, including gourmet food trucks and a full bar. Dogs on leashes are allowed. For more information, images, player information and team stats about Greenwich Polo Club, please visit greenwichpoloclub.com, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook and Instagram. #GreenwichPolo is the hashtag.

NewArts, a not-for-profit theatrical production organization based in Newtown, presents “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka.” Featuring Broadway’s Jim Stanek (Fun Home, Little Women) as Willy Wonka and 80 local youth cast members, it will be performed July 27 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., July 28 at 7 p.m., July 29 at 2 and 7 p.m., and July 30 at 2 p.m.

A Playhouse on Park favorite, returns for the summer of 2017! The cultural touchstone that is THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) features all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, performed in 97 minutes, by three actors. To celebrate the 20th anniversary two of its original writer/performers (Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield) thoroughly revised the show to bring it up to date for 21st-century audiences. Fast paced, witty, and physical, it’s full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike.