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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-3/
LOCATION:Stonington Vineyards\, 523 Taugwonk Rd\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stonnington Vineyards
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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/2026-05-26/
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/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Milestone
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SUMMARY:Deans Mill Farm's Beer Garden Music Series featuring T Ray
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-t-ray/
LOCATION:Deans Mills Farm\, 1189 Pequot Trail\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deans Mill Farm
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SUMMARY:Aged to Perfection: Artisanal American Cheeses
DESCRIPTION:Aged to Perfection: Artisanal American Cheeses invites guests to explore the world of American cheesemaking through guided tastings\, regional history\, and hands-on storytelling led by award-winning artisan Brian Civitello of Mystic Cheese Company. Hosted by Yellow Farmhouse Education Center\, the class focuses on the traditions\, craftsmanship\, and preservation methods that helped shape cheesemaking into one of the country’s oldest and most respected food arts. For anyone who has ever wondered why certain cheeses taste wildly different from one another\, this event promises a deeper look into the science\, culture\, and regional identity behind the craft. \nCivitello brings a uniquely local perspective to the evening through his longtime connection to southeastern Connecticut’s dairy farming and agricultural traditions. Along with tastings\, attendees will learn about the history of American cheesemaking regions\, seasonal production methods\, and the small details that influence texture\, aging\, and flavor. The event blends education with a relaxed social atmosphere\, making it approachable for both serious food lovers and casual wine-and-cheese fans looking for a different kind of shoreline night out. \nThe class is part of Yellow Farmhouse’s growing lineup of food-focused educational events centered around sustainability\, regional farming\, and traditional culinary skills. Organizers say each seasonal session will highlight a different cheesemaking region while helping participants better understand the people\, history\, and techniques behind artisan cheese production in America today. \nHighlights: \n\nGuided cheese tastings\nHosted by Brian Civitello of Mystic Cheese Company\nFocus on American artisanal cheeses\nRegional cheesemaking history\nFood preservation and aging techniques\nSeasonal educational series\nHosted by Yellow Farmhouse Education Center\n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/aged-to-perfection-artisanal-american-cheeses/
LOCATION:Yellow Farmhouse Education Center\, 389 N. Main Street\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yellow Farmhouse Education Center
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SUMMARY:Deans Mill Farm's Beer Garden Music Series featuring kGb Band
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-kgb-band/
LOCATION:Deans Mills Farm\, 1189 Pequot Trail\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deans Mill Farm
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