Weekend Music Guide: The Soundtrack to Your Weekend
• June 25, 2026
From bars to clubs and wineries, all the best music you can find.
6/18/26 Newsletter
• June 18, 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026 Happy Father’s Day weekend! Celebrating Dad? Hanging out with family? Just looking for something to do? Whether you’re into brunches and
To Infinity & Beyond. Again.
• June 18, 2026
Toy Story 5 and three other movies hit theaters this weekend. What should you see?
The CT Beacon Summer Pops Concert Guide
• June 18, 2026
Summer Pops returns to Wilcox Park with live music, fireworks by Grucci, cannon fire, The Chorus of Westerly, and a free evening of entertainment.
6/11/26 Newsletter
• June 11, 2026
Thursday, June 11, 2026 Did you know June 1 marked the beginning of meteorological summer? Astronomical summer won’t arrive until June 21. Calendars differ. Definitions
The CT Beacon Music Guide
• June 11, 2026
Fourteen concerts, festivals, and live music events worth adding to your weekend plans.
Disclosure Weekend
• June 11, 2026
We help you navigate the Summer movie release schedule this weekend to find a couple of good choices.
Everything’s Coming Up Strawberries
• June 11, 2026
The scent of fresh shortcake, warm sunshine, and strawberry treats fills Olde Mistick Village this weekend.
The Art Of Being In Bloom
• June 11, 2026
Come mid-June, nothing showcases our shore towns like flowers. Gardens overflow with summer flowers, plantings hit their stride, and communities all over SE Connecticut and
Seven Ways To Time Travel This Weekend
• June 11, 2026
Connecticut Open House Day offers a rare chance to explore the people, places, and stories that shaped the shoreline.
6/4/26 Newsletter
• June 4, 2026
Thursday, June 4, 2026 This may be the busiest weekend we’ve seen all year, and Mother Nature appears ready to do her part.* Between Connecticut
Farmers’ Markets, Blooms and Garden Paths
• June 4, 2026
The shoreline’s growing season is in full swing, and these events are some of the best places to experience it.
Connecticut Trails Day and Hiking Guide
• June 4, 2026
National Trails Day returns Saturday with guided hikes, historic walks, battlefield tours, and forest adventures across southeastern Connecticut.
The CT Beacon Music Guide
• June 4, 2026
Jason Mraz, Fuel, free concerts and tribute acts take center stage this weekend.
Things To Do Next Week
• June 4, 2026
From waterfront concerts and farmers’ markets to sailing adventures, food celebrations, and a one-of-a-kind Mystic race, here’s what’s happening Monday through Thursday.
It’s Cartoon Violence, Parody, and Two Diamonds in the Rough
• June 4, 2026
We help you navigate the Summer movie release schedule this weekend to find a couple of good choices.
5/28/26 Newsletter
• May 28, 2026
Welcome to summer weekend number two. Hopefully this one spends a little less time underwater than the first one did.*
Three Ways To Spend Time Under This Weekend’s Blue Moon
• May 28, 2026
A rare Blue Moon rises over the shoreline this Sunday, and these three events offer very different ways to experience it beneath the night sky.
Chocolate, Strawberries & Absolutely No Self-Control This Weekend
• May 28, 2026
A giant chocolate expo and a strawberry festival are both happening here this weekend, which honestly feels less like scheduling and more like temptation.
The Bands, Bars & Waterfront Stages Keeping Summer Alive This Weekend
• May 28, 2026
Patio season is finally acting like patio season again. From beach bars and breweries to casinos, wineries, and waterfront stages, here’s where live music is taking over the shoreline this weekend.
Nate Bargatze, Brendan Fraser & A24 Lead This Weekend’s Movie Lineup
• May 28, 2026
From internet nightmare fuel and tense D-Day drama to family comedy and one hidden gem, this weekend’s movie lineup has a little bit of everything.
5/21/26 Newsletter
• May 21, 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026 Across the region this weekend, towns will hold parades, ceremonies, and memorial events honoring the military members who gave their lives