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SUMMARY:Pizza\, Pulse & Community (benefits the Mystic Ambulance Corps)
DESCRIPTION:Pizza\, Pulse & Community brings together food and local impact at Angie’s Pizza & Pier 27 Lounge\, turning a simple night out into a fundraiser that directly supports Mystic River Ambulance Association. Running from 4:00 to 8:00 PM\, the event channels a portion of every sale toward the people who respond when emergencies happen\, giving the community a tangible way to contribute just by showing up and ordering a meal. \nEvents like this highlight how essential local ambulance services are\, especially in smaller coastal communities where response times and resources can make a critical difference. The Mystic River Ambulance Association provides emergency medical care and transport across the region\, often serving as a frontline connection between residents and the care they need. Supporting organizations like this helps maintain equipment\, staffing\, and readiness\, making community-driven fundraisers an important part of sustaining those services. \nThroughout the evening\, the event keeps things light and engaging with a rotating surprise element\, as one delivery each hour arrives by ambulance. It adds a visible\, memorable connection to the cause while keeping the atmosphere welcoming and family-friendly. Between the food\, the purpose\, and the direct impact\, Pizza\, Pulse & Community offers a straightforward way for locals to gather\, give back\, and support essential services.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/pizza-pulse-community-benefits-the-mystic-ambulance-corps/
LOCATION:Angie’s Pizza & Pier 27 Lounge\, 25 Roosevelt Avenue\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Angie's Pizza & Pier 27 Lounge
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SUMMARY:Trivia & Taco Tuesday with DJ Trivia RI at Surf Cantina
DESCRIPTION:Trivia & Taco Tuesday with DJ Trivia RI at Surf Cantina turns Tuesday nights in downtown Westerly into a mix of tacos\, drinks\, and friendly competition. With $3 tacos running from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and trivia kicking off at 7 p.m.\, the weekly event blends casual dinner plans with the kind of lively group atmosphere that keeps tables talking\, laughing\, and debating answers long after the first round begins. \nTrivia & Taco Tuesday with DJ Trivia RI brings a more energetic spin to the usual trivia-night format thanks to DJ Trivia’s fast-moving style and crowd interaction. Teams gather around baskets of tacos and drinks while competing through rounds that can shift from pop culture and music to sports\, movies\, and random knowledge. The setup works especially well inside Surf Cantina’s coastal-inspired atmosphere\, where the laid-back vibe keeps the night social even for people who are mostly there for the tacos and margaritas. \nTuesday nights in Westerly tend to feel quieter before the summer weekend crowds fully arrive\, which gives events like this a strong locals-night feel. Surf Cantina’s Canal Street location adds to that energy\, drawing groups of friends\, coworkers\, and trivia regulars looking for an easy midweek outing that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Between the taco specials\, upbeat trivia atmosphere\, and downtown setting\, the night offers a fun excuse to break up the workweek without overcomplicating it. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/trivia-taco-tuesday-with-dj-trivia-ri-at-surf-cantina/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Surf Cantina\, 15 Canal Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Surf Cantina
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SUMMARY:Taco Tuesday at Milestone Mystic
DESCRIPTION:Taco Tuesday at Milestone Mystic  brings weekly margaritas\, rotatng taco specials\, and waterfront-night-out energy to downtown Mystic every Tuesday starting at 5 p.m. Sitting right along Water Street\, Milestone already carries the kind of lively coastal atmosphere that feels made for warm-weather evenings\, and Taco Tuesday adds an easy excuse to settle in with friends after work or stretch dinner into a full night out. \nTaco Tuesday at Milestone keeps the menu fresh by rotating taco selections each week\, giving regulars something new to look forward to beyond the usual specials. Guests can grab three tacos for $18 while pairing them with $10 margaritas and sangrias or $5 Modelos and Coronas. The combination leans casual and social rather than overcomplicated\, creating the kind of weekly gathering spot where people linger over drinks\, split appetizers\, and watch the evening crowd build as the night goes on. \nThe location itself adds a lot to the experience. Water Street tends to come alive in the evenings during the warmer months\, with visitors moving between restaurants\, bars\, and the nearby waterfront while Mystic’s downtown energy shifts from daytime tourism to nightlife. Taco Tuesday fits naturally into that rhythm\, offering an affordable midweek outing with enough variety to keep locals and visitors coming back throughout the summer season. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/taco-tuesday-at-milestone-mystic/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Milestone
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SUMMARY:Deans Mill Farm's Beer Garden Music Series featuring James Harris
DESCRIPTION:Deans Mill Farm’s Beer Garden Music Series brings a recurring outdoor mix of live music\, food trucks\, and drinks to Deans Mill Farm\, creating a seasonal gathering spot that runs through the warmer months. Built around a casual beer garden-style setup\, the series offers a place to drop in\, grab a drink\, and spend time outdoors without needing a formal plan. The setting leans into open space and a relaxed pace\, making it easy to stay for a set or settle in for the full experience. \nEach event in the series features live performances from local artists\, paired with rotating food trucks that bring a range of options for guests. Signature drinks and cold beverages are available throughout\, reinforcing the beer garden atmosphere and giving the series a steady\, social flow. The combination of music\, food\, and drinks creates a consistent format that works for families\, groups\, and anyone looking for a low-pressure outing. \nThe Deans Mill Farm’s Beer Garden Music Series is designed to be accessible and repeatable\, encouraging return visits across the season. It’s free to attend and family-friendly\, with guidelines in place to maintain the environment\, including no outside alcohol and no animals. As a recurring local event\, it offers a reliable option for live music and outdoor gathering in Stonington. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/deans-mill-farms-beer-garden-music-series-featuring-james-harris/
LOCATION:Deans Mills Farm\, 1189 Pequot Trail\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deans Mill Farm
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Weekend at Stonington Vineyards
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day Weekend at Stonington Vineyards turns the holiday into a three-day stretch of live music\, wine\, and time outdoors at Stonington Vineyards. Set across the long weekend\, the event invites guests to settle in with a glass of wine and take in the relaxed vineyard atmosphere while enjoying a rotating lineup of local performers. It’s designed as an easygoing way to spend Memorial Day weekend\, whether you stop by for a set or stay for the afternoon. \nEach day features live music from 1:30 to 4:30 PM\, with Dave Schena performing on Saturday\, T-Tones Band on Sunday\, and Dillon & Cooper closing out the weekend on Monday. The lineup offers a mix of styles that complement the setting\, creating a steady rhythm of live entertainment across all three days. \nGuests are encouraged to bring friends\, relax on the grounds\, and enjoy the vineyard’s wine selection throughout the weekend. With its open-air setting and consistent live music schedule\, the event provides a simple\, social way to mark the holiday. The combination of music\, wine\, and a scenic location makes it a reliable option for those looking to spend Memorial Day weekend outdoors.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/memorial-day-weekend-at-stonington-vineyards/
LOCATION:Stonington Vineyards\, 523 Taugwonk Rd\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stonnington Vineyards
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Weekend at Stonington Vineyards
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day Weekend at Stonington Vineyards turns the holiday into a three-day stretch of live music\, wine\, and time outdoors at Stonington Vineyards. Set across the long weekend\, the event invites guests to settle in with a glass of wine and take in the relaxed vineyard atmosphere while enjoying a rotating lineup of local performers. It’s designed as an easygoing way to spend Memorial Day weekend\, whether you stop by for a set or stay for the afternoon. \nEach day features live music from 1:30 to 4:30 PM\, with Dave Schena performing on Saturday\, T-Tones Band on Sunday\, and Dillon & Cooper closing out the weekend on Monday. The lineup offers a mix of styles that complement the setting\, creating a steady rhythm of live entertainment across all three days. \nGuests are encouraged to bring friends\, relax on the grounds\, and enjoy the vineyard’s wine selection throughout the weekend. With its open-air setting and consistent live music schedule\, the event provides a simple\, social way to mark the holiday. The combination of music\, wine\, and a scenic location makes it a reliable option for those looking to spend Memorial Day weekend outdoors.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/memorial-day-weekend-at-stonington-vineyards-2/
LOCATION:Stonington Vineyards\, 523 Taugwonk Rd\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stonnington Vineyards
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SUMMARY:Deans Mill Farm's Beer Garden Music Series featuring Luke & Mike
DESCRIPTION:Deans Mill Farm’s Beer Garden Music Series brings a recurring outdoor mix of live music\, food trucks\, and drinks to Deans Mill Farm\, creating a seasonal gathering spot that runs through the warmer months. Built around a casual beer garden-style setup\, the series offers a place to drop in\, grab a drink\, and spend time outdoors without needing a formal plan. The setting leans into open space and a relaxed pace\, making it easy to stay for a set or settle in for the full experience. \nEach event in the series features live performances from local artists\, paired with rotating food trucks that bring a range of options for guests. Signature drinks and cold beverages are available throughout\, reinforcing the beer garden atmosphere and giving the series a steady\, social flow. The combination of music\, food\, and drinks creates a consistent format that works for families\, groups\, and anyone looking for a low-pressure outing. \nThe Deans Mill Farm’s Beer Garden Music Series is designed to be accessible and repeatable\, encouraging return visits across the season. It’s free to attend and family-friendly\, with guidelines in place to maintain the environment\, including no outside alcohol and no animals. As a recurring local event\, it offers a reliable option for live music and outdoor gathering in Stonington. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/deans-mill-farms-beer-garden-music-series-featuring-luke-mike/
LOCATION:Deans Mills Farm\, 1189 Pequot Trail\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deans Mill Farm
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Weekend Lobster Boil & BBQ at the Weekapaug Inn
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day Weekend Lobster Boil & BBQ at the Weekapaug Inn brings one of coastal Rhode Island’s most picturesque early-summer traditions back to the edge of Quonochontaug Pond for an evening built around seafood\, smoke\, live music\, and waterfront views. Set against the relaxed elegance of the inn’s lawn and fire pit areas\, the event captures the feeling of New England easing into summer\, where lobster boils\, cocktails\, and sunset gatherings feel less like a dinner and more like a seasonal ritual. Guests can expect an atmosphere that balances upscale coastal dining with the easygoing charm of a backyard shoreline celebration. \nMemorial Day Weekend Lobster Boil & BBQ at the Weekapaug Inn centers around local ingredients and wood-fired cooking\, with Stonington lobsters taking the spotlight alongside smoked brisket\, barbecue pulled pork\, grilled fish tacos\, and classic comfort dishes elevated with thoughtful details. Throughout the evening\, guests can move between buffet stations\, smoker setups\, and fire pit grilling areas while live music drifts across the property. The open bar and scenic pond backdrop add to the experience\, creating the kind of long\, slow holiday weekend evening where people linger over cocktails\, plates piled high with seafood\, and conversations stretching well past sunset. \nWhat makes the event stand out is the combination of luxury and coastal authenticity. The smell of wood smoke and grilled lobster fills the air while guests roast s’mores by the fire pit and watch the fading light over Quonnie Pond. It feels deeply rooted in Rhode Island shoreline culture\, celebrating both the region’s local waters and farm ingredients without losing the laid-back warmth that makes Weekapaug Inn such a destination during the warmer months. For visitors looking to officially welcome summer with a memorable food-centered experience\, this holiday weekend gathering checks nearly every box. \nAdults – $165\nChildren (4-12) – $75\nChildren (3 and under) – Complimentary\nPond Club Members – $145 \n  \nMenu\nSalads and Chowdah\n\nNew England Clam Chowder with Oyster Crackers\nMixed Green Salad with Pickled Strawberries\, Crumbled Feta\, Fennel\, and Mint\nRoasted Beets and Goat Cheese with Multigrain Croutons\, Pickled Onion\, and Basil\nRed Skin Potato Salad with Bacon\, Pepper\, Onion\, Celery\, and Dijonnaise\n\nFrom the Smoker\n\nSmoked Chicken with Bourbon BBQ and Pickled Fresno Hot Sauce\nSmoked Beef Brisket with House Steak Sauce and Roasted Red Pepper Chimichurri\nBBQ Pulled Pork Sliders with Pickles and Carolina Gold BBQ\nMac n Cheese with Smoked Gouda\, Sharp Cheddar\, and Scallion\nBrussels Sprout Slaw with Shaved Carrot\, Celery Root\, and Celery Seed Dressing\nPimento Cheese Grits with Stone Ground Grits and Pimento Cheese\nCornbread with Maine Grains Cornmeal and Hot Honey\nDill Pickles\n\nFrom the Fire Pit\n\nStonington Lobsters Boiled or Grilled with Drawn Butter and Tarragon Chimichurri\nGrilled Fish Taco Station with Corn Tortillas\, Salsa Verde\, Pickled Onion\, Cilantro\, and Crema\nGrilled Corn Station with Crema\, Butter\, Cotija\, Bacon\, Cilantro\, Tajin\, and Lime\n\nDesserts\n\nSmores Tarts\nDel’s Lemonade Cupcakes\nDave’s Coffee Flourless Chocolate Torte\nAssorted Macarons\n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/memorial-day-weekend-lobster-boil-bbq-at-the-weekapaug-inn/
LOCATION:Weekapaug Inn\, 25 Spray Rock Rd\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekapaug Inn
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