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SUMMARY:White Party Labor Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:White Party Labor Day Weekend takes over The Misfit Club in downtown Mystic for two nights\, Friday\, September 4\, and Saturday\, September 5\, with black lights\, glow effects and music from DJ Nervous. \nThe two-night party begins at 8 p.m. each evening at the underground club at 12 Water Street in Mystic. Friday features a special glow drink\, while Saturday encourages guests to dress in white\, turning the club’s black-light atmosphere into part of the party itself. \nThe Misfit Club is billing the weekend simply: “2 Days. 2 Parties. 1 Club.” \nTwo Nights Under the Black Lights\nThe White Party is built around a simple visual idea. \nTurn down the regular lights. Turn on the black lights. Add glow effects. Then fill the room with people dressed for the occasion. \nFriday and Saturday share that overall theme but have slightly different features. \nOn Friday\, September 4\, the club is promoting a special glow drink as part of the night’s festivities. \nSaturday\, September 5\, becomes the more traditional White Party\, with white dress encouraged. Under ultraviolet black lights\, white and fluorescent clothing becomes dramatically brighter\, making the crowd itself part of the room’s visual effect. \nGuests aren’t required to treat it like a formal white party. The event’s promotional material says white dress is encouraged\, rather than establishing it as a mandatory dress code. \nDJ Nervous Handles Both Nights\nDJ Nervous provides the music beginning at 8 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. \nHe’s already a familiar presence at The Misfit Club. \nDJ Nervous hosts the club’s monthly Open Mic Night\, where musicians\, comedians\, poets\, dancers and other performers are invited onto the stage. The recurring event takes place on the first Wednesday of each month. \nFor Labor Day weekend\, the emphasis shifts from an open stage to the dance floor. \nThe Misfit Club’s regular Saturday programming is already built around dancing. Its weekly Dance Saturday begins at 7:30 p.m. and is promoted around contemporary\, big-city dance music. \nThe September 5 White Party effectively gives that Saturday-night format a Labor Day weekend theme\, with DJ Nervous\, black lights and white clothing replacing the club’s standard Saturday presentation. \nThe Misfit Club Is Literally Underground\nThe setting helps. \nThe Misfit Club is tucked below street level at 12 Water Street in downtown Mystic. \nThat basement location gives the space a natural nightclub feel that’s quite different from the restaurants\, pubs and waterfront patios surrounding it. \nThe club has developed an identity around being a little outside Mystic’s traditional nautical image\, with a London Underground-inspired aesthetic and an intimate room that can move between neighborhood bar\, performance space and dance club depending on the night. \nIt’s also small enough that a lighting change can alter the atmosphere of the entire room. \nFor White Party weekend\, the visual centerpiece is ultraviolet light. \nWhy White Parties Work Under Black Lights\nBlack lights emit primarily ultraviolet-A light\, which isn’t very visible by itself. \nThe effect happens when UV light interacts with certain materials containing fluorescent compounds. Those materials absorb ultraviolet energy and release some of it as visible light. \nThat’s why a white shirt can suddenly appear almost electric under a black light. \nFluorescent colors can react even more dramatically. \nThe effect turns clothing\, drinks and decorations into sources of apparent brightness while much of the surrounding room remains dark. \nFor a club event\, that means the audience isn’t merely watching a lighting display. \nThey’re wearing it. \nFriday Starts the Labor Day Weekend Party\nFriday\, September 4\, is the first half of the two-night event. \nThe party begins at 8 p.m.\, with DJ Nervous providing the music and the club switching into its black-light and glow presentation. \nFriday’s additional feature is a special glow drink. \nThe promotional material doesn’t identify the drink or its ingredients\, so that part is being kept as part of the night’s experience rather than advertised as a specific cocktail. \nFriday also doesn’t carry Saturday’s white-dress suggestion. \nThe common denominator is the black-light environment and DJ-driven party. \nSaturday Is the White Party\nSaturday\, September 5\, brings the second half of the weekend and the event’s namesake White Party. \nOnce again\, DJ Nervous starts at 8 p.m. \nThis time\, guests are encouraged to arrive dressed in white. \nThe dress suggestion serves a purpose beyond establishing a theme. White clothing is particularly responsive beneath black lights\, allowing the room to change as more people arrive. \nIt’s a straightforward concept that doesn’t need much explanation: \nWear white. \nGet under the black lights. \nAnd glow. \nA Different Side of Downtown Mystic Nightlife\nThe Misfit Club’s weekly schedule makes it something of an entertainment room as much as a bar. \nOpen Mic Night brings musicians\, comedians\, dancers and spoken-word performers into the space. \nKaraoke takes over Thursdays. \nSaturday is normally dedicated to dancing. \nSunday programming rotates among activities that can include trivia\, movies and televised special events. \nThe White Party takes that existing nightlife identity and expands it across two nights for Labor Day weekend. \nAnd unlike many of Mystic’s Labor Day weekend events\, this one doesn’t revolve around daylight\, the waterfront or traditional end-of-summer activities. \nIt starts when the sun is down. \nOne Event\, Two Dates\nGuests don’t have to attend both nights to participate in White Party weekend. \nFriday and Saturday function as individual parties within the same Labor Day weekend event. \nFriday\, September 4\, brings the glow drink and black-light party. \nSaturday\, September 5\, brings the white-dress theme. \nDJ Nervous anchors both. \nThat gives people two chances to experience the event\, or the option of making an entire weekend of it. \nEvent Details\nEvent: White Party Labor Day Weekend\nDates: Friday\, September 4 and Saturday\, September 5\, 2026\nStart Time: 8 p.m. both nights\nVenue: The Misfit Club\nAddress: 12 Water Street\, Mystic\, CT 06355\nMusic: DJ Nervous\nFriday: Black lights\, glow atmosphere and special glow drink\nSaturday: Black lights and white dress encouraged\nTheme: “2 Days. 2 Parties. 1 Club.” \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/white-party-labor-day-weekend/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:The Misfit Club\, 12 Water St APT 12\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Misfit Club
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SUMMARY:White Party Labor Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:White Party Labor Day Weekend takes over The Misfit Club in downtown Mystic for two nights\, Friday\, September 4\, and Saturday\, September 5\, with black lights\, glow effects and music from DJ Nervous. \nThe two-night party begins at 8 p.m. each evening at the underground club at 12 Water Street in Mystic. Friday features a special glow drink\, while Saturday encourages guests to dress in white\, turning the club’s black-light atmosphere into part of the party itself. \nThe Misfit Club is billing the weekend simply: “2 Days. 2 Parties. 1 Club.” \nTwo Nights Under the Black Lights\nThe White Party is built around a simple visual idea. \nTurn down the regular lights. Turn on the black lights. Add glow effects. Then fill the room with people dressed for the occasion. \nFriday and Saturday share that overall theme but have slightly different features. \nOn Friday\, September 4\, the club is promoting a special glow drink as part of the night’s festivities. \nSaturday\, September 5\, becomes the more traditional White Party\, with white dress encouraged. Under ultraviolet black lights\, white and fluorescent clothing becomes dramatically brighter\, making the crowd itself part of the room’s visual effect. \nGuests aren’t required to treat it like a formal white party. The event’s promotional material says white dress is encouraged\, rather than establishing it as a mandatory dress code. \nDJ Nervous Handles Both Nights\nDJ Nervous provides the music beginning at 8 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. \nHe’s already a familiar presence at The Misfit Club. \nDJ Nervous hosts the club’s monthly Open Mic Night\, where musicians\, comedians\, poets\, dancers and other performers are invited onto the stage. The recurring event takes place on the first Wednesday of each month. \nFor Labor Day weekend\, the emphasis shifts from an open stage to the dance floor. \nThe Misfit Club’s regular Saturday programming is already built around dancing. Its weekly Dance Saturday begins at 7:30 p.m. and is promoted around contemporary\, big-city dance music. \nThe September 5 White Party effectively gives that Saturday-night format a Labor Day weekend theme\, with DJ Nervous\, black lights and white clothing replacing the club’s standard Saturday presentation. \nThe Misfit Club Is Literally Underground\nThe setting helps. \nThe Misfit Club is tucked below street level at 12 Water Street in downtown Mystic. \nThat basement location gives the space a natural nightclub feel that’s quite different from the restaurants\, pubs and waterfront patios surrounding it. \nThe club has developed an identity around being a little outside Mystic’s traditional nautical image\, with a London Underground-inspired aesthetic and an intimate room that can move between neighborhood bar\, performance space and dance club depending on the night. \nIt’s also small enough that a lighting change can alter the atmosphere of the entire room. \nFor White Party weekend\, the visual centerpiece is ultraviolet light. \nWhy White Parties Work Under Black Lights\nBlack lights emit primarily ultraviolet-A light\, which isn’t very visible by itself. \nThe effect happens when UV light interacts with certain materials containing fluorescent compounds. Those materials absorb ultraviolet energy and release some of it as visible light. \nThat’s why a white shirt can suddenly appear almost electric under a black light. \nFluorescent colors can react even more dramatically. \nThe effect turns clothing\, drinks and decorations into sources of apparent brightness while much of the surrounding room remains dark. \nFor a club event\, that means the audience isn’t merely watching a lighting display. \nThey’re wearing it. \nFriday Starts the Labor Day Weekend Party\nFriday\, September 4\, is the first half of the two-night event. \nThe party begins at 8 p.m.\, with DJ Nervous providing the music and the club switching into its black-light and glow presentation. \nFriday’s additional feature is a special glow drink. \nThe promotional material doesn’t identify the drink or its ingredients\, so that part is being kept as part of the night’s experience rather than advertised as a specific cocktail. \nFriday also doesn’t carry Saturday’s white-dress suggestion. \nThe common denominator is the black-light environment and DJ-driven party. \nSaturday Is the White Party\nSaturday\, September 5\, brings the second half of the weekend and the event’s namesake White Party. \nOnce again\, DJ Nervous starts at 8 p.m. \nThis time\, guests are encouraged to arrive dressed in white. \nThe dress suggestion serves a purpose beyond establishing a theme. White clothing is particularly responsive beneath black lights\, allowing the room to change as more people arrive. \nIt’s a straightforward concept that doesn’t need much explanation: \nWear white. \nGet under the black lights. \nAnd glow. \nA Different Side of Downtown Mystic Nightlife\nThe Misfit Club’s weekly schedule makes it something of an entertainment room as much as a bar. \nOpen Mic Night brings musicians\, comedians\, dancers and spoken-word performers into the space. \nKaraoke takes over Thursdays. \nSaturday is normally dedicated to dancing. \nSunday programming rotates among activities that can include trivia\, movies and televised special events. \nThe White Party takes that existing nightlife identity and expands it across two nights for Labor Day weekend. \nAnd unlike many of Mystic’s Labor Day weekend events\, this one doesn’t revolve around daylight\, the waterfront or traditional end-of-summer activities. \nIt starts when the sun is down. \nOne Event\, Two Dates\nGuests don’t have to attend both nights to participate in White Party weekend. \nFriday and Saturday function as individual parties within the same Labor Day weekend event. \nFriday\, September 4\, brings the glow drink and black-light party. \nSaturday\, September 5\, brings the white-dress theme. \nDJ Nervous anchors both. \nThat gives people two chances to experience the event\, or the option of making an entire weekend of it. \nEvent Details\nEvent: White Party Labor Day Weekend\nDates: Friday\, September 4 and Saturday\, September 5\, 2026\nStart Time: 8 p.m. both nights\nVenue: The Misfit Club\nAddress: 12 Water Street\, Mystic\, CT 06355\nMusic: DJ Nervous\nFriday: Black lights\, glow atmosphere and special glow drink\nSaturday: Black lights and white dress encouraged\nTheme: “2 Days. 2 Parties. 1 Club.” \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/white-party-labor-day-weekend/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:The Misfit Club\, 12 Water St APT 12\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Misfit Club
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SUMMARY:Academy Point at Mystic’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Academy Point at Mystic’s 25th Anniversary Celebration marks a quarter-century for the Mystic senior living community on Thursday\, August 20\, with an afternoon gathering at its historic Academy Lane home. \nThe celebration runs from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and commemorates 25 years since Academy Point opened in 2001. The building’s story\, however\, reaches much further back. Before residents moved into apartments here\, generations of Mystic children climbed the same hill to attend school at Mystic Academy. \nToday\, Academy Point at Mystic provides assisted living and memory care while preserving much of the character of the former school. The anniversary offers a chance to celebrate both chapters of a property that’s been part of Mystic life in one form or another for more than 170 years. \n25 Years at Academy Point\nAcademy Point opened as a senior living community in 2001\, following Benchmark Senior Living’s purchase of the former Mystic Academy property in 2000. \nThe three-story\, steel-and-masonry building was converted into a 70-apartment assisted living community while retaining connections to its past. Historic features were preserved as the former classrooms and school spaces took on a completely different purpose. \nTwenty-five years later\, Academy Point offers assisted living as well as specialized Mind & Memory Care for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Its amenities include private apartments\, dining\, healthcare support\, transportation\, social and wellness programs and common spaces overlooking the Mystic area. \nThe anniversary arrives during a notable year for the community. Academy Point was named a 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Assisted Living community\, the only community in the greater Mystic area to receive that designation this year. \nBefore Academy Point\, There Was Mystic Academy\nHere’s where the building gets considerably more interesting. \nMystic Academy dates to 1850\, when the school was established in a small building on High Street. Two years later\, it moved to Academy Point\, where its first dedicated school building was constructed. \nThat original structure didn’t survive. \nIn 1910\, it was torn down and replaced with the brick school building that remains at Academy Point today. The new Mystic Academy was modeled after Broadway School on the opposite side of the Mystic River. \nOver the decades\, the grades taught there changed. At different times Mystic Academy accommodated students ranging from kindergarten through high school. In 1961\, it became an elementary school serving grades one through six. \nThe school finally closed during the 1990s. \nBut its former students didn’t necessarily leave it behind. \nWhen the Students Came Back\nOne of the best examples came in 2018. \nTwenty-one former Mystic Academy students returned to the building for a reunion with their sixth-grade teacher\, Thomas Cavanaugh. They had been his students in 1968\, 50 years earlier. \nTheir old school was now Academy Point. \nThe reunion became a weekend-long return to Mystic\, including a dinner\, boat ride on the Mystic River\, lunch at the Mystic & Noank Library and a bus tour through the neighborhood where many of the students had grown up. \nIt’s a small detail\, but one that captures what’s unusual about the building. \nA place where Mystic children once spent their school days eventually became a home for another generation of local residents. Some of the people who remember it as a school are now themselves old enough to be part of the generation Academy Point serves. \nThe building changed. Its connection to Mystic didn’t. \nA New Chapter Beginning in 2001\nBenchmark Senior Living purchased the former school in 2000 and opened Academy Point the following year. \nRather than replacing the old Mystic Academy with an entirely new development\, the property was adapted for senior living. \nToday\, the community sits at 20 Academy Lane\, overlooking the Mystic area and within walking distance of downtown. Academy Point emphasizes the history of the former school as part of the community’s identity rather than disguising what the building once was. \nThat makes the 25th anniversary something of a double celebration. \nIt’s 25 years of Academy Point\, certainly. \nBut it’s also another milestone in the much longer life of a Mystic landmark that has been educating\, housing and bringing people together on Academy Point since the middle of the 19th century. \nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 \nTime: 3:30–6:30 p.m. \nEvent: Academy Point at Mystic’s 25th Anniversary Celebration \nLocation: Academy Point at Mystic \nAddress: 20 Academy Lane\, Mystic\, CT 06355 \nOccasion: Celebrating 25 years of Academy Point at Mystic \nHistoric Site: Former Mystic Academy School \nAcademy Point Opened: 2001 \nPhone: (860) 536-1133 \n  \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/academy-point-at-mystics-25th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Academy Point at Mystic\, 20 Academy Lane\, Mystic\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academy Point at Mystic
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SUMMARY:Mudhead Benefit Regatta & Sails Up 4 Cancer Shoreside Party
DESCRIPTION:Mudhead Benefit Regatta & Sails Up 4 Cancer Shoreside Party brings sailors and non-sailors together in Mystic on Saturday\, August 15\, but you don’t need to spend the day racing to take part. Once the boats are coming back in\, the focus shifts ashore to Rocks 21 for a public celebration with a BBQ buffet\, DJ\, silent auction\, prize drawings and the announcement of the day’s race results. (Sails Up 4 Cancer) \nThis year’s party also marks two milestones for organizations deeply tied to southeastern Connecticut’s sailing community: 15 years of Sails Up 4 Cancer and 50 years of the Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association. That makes the post-race gathering more than the usual celebration at the end of a regatta. It’s an anniversary party and cancer fundraiser rolled into one. \nMost importantly\, the shoreside party is open to the public\, and you do not have to sail in the regatta to attend. Party tickets are $50 in advance or $65 at the door and include the BBQ buffet and one drink ticket. \nThe Party After the Race\nThe sailing may give the day its name\, but for plenty of people the main event begins when everyone comes ashore. \nThe Sails Up 4 Cancer Shoreside Party takes place at Rocks 21 at 3 Williams Avenue in Mystic at 5pm. Racers coming off the water mix with friends\, supporters and people who skipped the sailing altogether. \nA DJ provides the music\, while the evening includes prize drawings\, a silent auction and presentation of the regatta results. \nTickets also include a BBQ buffet and one drink ticket. \nIt’s an easy way to support the cause without knowing port from starboard. Come for the food\, stay for the party\, bid on something in the auction and help raise money for people affected by cancer. \nCelebrating 15 Years of Sails Up 4 Cancer\nThe 2026 event marks the 15th anniversary of Sails Up 4 Cancer\, the Mystic-area nonprofit behind the fundraiser. \nThe organization uses sailing as the foundation for raising money to support cancer education\, prevention\, care and research. Its work also extends directly to people dealing with cancer through the SU4C Spinnaker Fund\, which provides financial assistance to individuals in the community. \nFunds raised through events like the Mudhead Benefit Regatta help support that work. \nSU4C’s calendar now includes fundraisers throughout the year\, but sailing remains at the organization’s core. The annual regatta and party bring that mission back to the Mystic waterfront where it began. \nAnd 50 Years of the Mudheads\nThere’s another birthday at this year’s party. \nThe Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026. \nThe Mudheads have long approached sailing as both competition and community. The club promotes racing at multiple skill levels while placing an unusual amount of emphasis on camaraderie and the social side of the sport. \nYou can see both halves of that personality on August 15. \nDuring the day\, sailors compete for results and ECSA points. Once the racing ends\, crews head ashore and the atmosphere changes quickly from competition to celebration. \nAbout the Mudhead Benefit Regatta\nFor those following the racing itself\, the Mudhead Benefit Regatta welcomes both serious racers and recreational sailors. \nBoat registration is $50 per boat\, and skippers are encouraged to recruit crews who can also help raise money by seeking donations from friends\, family members\, employers and other supporters. / \nThe competition provides the framework\, but fundraising is the larger purpose. \nThe regatta has also participated in the Sailors for the Sea Clean Regattas program\, an international sustainability initiative designed to reduce waste and keep trash and other pollution out of waterways. Sails Up 4 Cancer reports that the Mudheads earned Silver Level Clean Regatta certification for the event. \nYou Don’t Have to Be a Sailor\nThis is probably the most useful thing to know before deciding whether to go. \nThe party is explicitly open to non-sailors \nYou don’t need a boat. You don’t need to know anyone racing. And you certainly don’t need to understand corrected sailing times to enjoy the evening. \nThe shoreside portion works as a standalone Saturday event: BBQ\, music\, drinks\, an auction and a crowd celebrating on the Mystic waterfront. \nFor people who want to support Sails Up 4 Cancer but aren’t part of the sailing community\, this is the part of the regatta designed to bring everybody together. \nParty Tickets\nAdvance tickets for the shoreside party are $50 per person. \nTickets purchased at the door are $65 per person. \nAdmission includes: \n\nBBQ buffet\nOne drink ticket\nDJ\nSilent auction\nPrize drawings\nRegatta results and awards\nAccess to the public shoreside celebration\n\nAdvance tickets make sense if you’re already planning to attend\, both for the lower price and to avoid relying on availability at the door. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nEvent: Mudhead Benefit Regatta in support of Sails Up 4 Cancer & SU4C Shoreside Party \nShoreside Party Location: Rocks 21 \nAddress: 3 Williams Avenue\, Mystic\, CT 06355 \nParty Admission: $50 in advance; $65 at the door \nParty Ticket Includes: BBQ buffet and one drink ticket \nEntertainment: DJ \nActivities: Silent auction\, prize drawings and announcement of race results \nPublic Admission: Yes. The party is open to the public and non-sailors. \nRegatta Entry: $50 per boat \nBeneficiary: Sails Up 4 Cancer \n2026 Milestones: 15th anniversary of Sails Up 4 Cancer and 50th anniversary of the Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association. \nImportant Note: You do not need to participate in the regatta to purchase a ticket and attend the shoreside party. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link belowttyy \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mudhead-benefit-regatta-sails-up-4-cancer-shoreside-party/
LOCATION:Rocks 21\, 3 Williams Avenue\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rocks 21
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SUMMARY:Filo's Summer Party with Branded
DESCRIPTION:Filo’s Summer Party with Branded brings an evening of live country-rock music\, food\, drinks\, and summer vibes to Waterford on Saturday\, June 27. Hosted at Filo’s\, the event combines waterfront-season energy with one of Connecticut’s most popular party bands\, creating the perfect setting for a summer night out with friends. \nBranded has built a strong following throughout New England by blending modern country hits with classic rock favorites and high-energy crowd interaction. Their signature “Country That Rocks” approach delivers a setlist packed with singalongs\, dance-floor favorites\, and the kind of upbeat atmosphere that keeps audiences engaged all night long. Whether you’re a country fan\, a rock fan\, or simply looking for a fun night out\, Branded is known for bringing plenty of energy to every performance. \nGuests can enjoy Filo’s food and drink offerings while taking in live music and celebrating the arrival of summer. With beach-party atmosphere\, great music\, and a popular local venue\, Filo’s Summer Party promises an entertaining evening on the shoreline.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/filos-summer-party-with-branded/
LOCATION:Filomena’s Restaurant\, 262 Boston Post Rd #1\, Waterford\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Filomena's
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SUMMARY:Run. Paddle. Party.
DESCRIPTION:Registration required. Click the Website Link below. \nRun. Paddle. Party. Combines fitness\, teamwork\, and a waterfront celebration into one unique summer event in Mystic. The event\, taking place on Thursday\, June 11\, features a relay-style course that combines running and paddling and culminates in a post-race party on the Mystic waterfront. Hosted at Adventure Mystic and sponsored by Outer Light Brewing Company\, the event is designed for active adults looking for a fun challenge rather than a traditional race. \nTeams of two will complete a fast-paced relay course featuring approximately 1.5 miles of running and 1.5 miles of paddling per participant. Teammates alternate between disciplines at designated exchange points until the course is completed. All paddling equipment is included with registration\, making the event accessible for newcomers and experienced paddlers alike. Participants simply need appropriate footwear and a willingness to embrace a little friendly competition. \nWhether you’re looking for a unique date night\, a challenge with a friend\, or an excuse to get outside and enjoy Mystic’s waterways\, Run. Paddle. Party. offers an unforgettable evening of adventure. The event concludes with a waterfront celebration that rewards participants for crossing the finish line and taking on the challenge together. \nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, June 11\, 2026\nLocation: Adventure Mystic\, 15 Holmes Street\, Mystic\, CT \nRace Format\n\nTeams of 2 participants\nRelay-style course\nApproximately 1.5 miles of running per participant\nApproximately 1.5 miles of paddling per participant\nTeammates alternate between running and paddling portions\n\nRegistration\n\n$25 per person\nMust have a team of 2 people\nBoth participants must register\n\nSchedule\n\nCheck-In: 5:30 p.m.\nSafety Meeting: 5:45 p.m.\nRace Begins: 6:00 p.m.\nParty Ends: 8:00 p.m.\n\nIncluded With Registration\n\nKayak and paddling equipment\nSafety equipment\nEvent participation\nPost-race celebration\n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/run-paddle-party-2/
LOCATION:Adventure Mystic\, 15 Holmes Street\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adventure Mystic
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T170000
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SUMMARY:Multiplier Summer Party at Hygienic Art
DESCRIPTION:Multiplier Summer Party at Hygienic Art returns for its fifth year on Saturday\, June 20\, bringing an evening of live electronic music\, local artists\, and community energy to downtown New London. Held in the Hygienic Art Park\, the annual event combines a dance-party atmosphere with a celebration of local creativity\, making it one of the city’s most distinctive summer gatherings. \nHeadlining the evening is New London-based electronic group Multiplier\, whose genre-blending sound draws from house\, EDM\, dub\, funk\, breakbeat\, hip hop\, and trip hop. Known for building hypnotic grooves layered with unexpected musical twists\, the band creates an immersive live experience that feels equally at home on a dance floor and in an art space. Support comes from DJ Brian Carter\, who will help keep the energy flowing throughout the night. \nBefore the music begins\, guests can browse a marketplace hosted by ONA\, featuring local artisan vendors. The combination of live music\, visual art\, local makers\, and outdoor summer vibes makes the Multiplier Summer Party a unique showcase of New London’s creative community. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, June 20\, 2026\nVendor Market: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.\nMusic Begins: 7:00 p.m.\nLocation: Hygienic Art Park\, 79 Bank Street\, New London \nFeatured Entertainment\n\nMultiplier\nDJ Brian Carter\nLocal artisan vendors hosted by ONA\n\nTicket Information\n\n$15 advance purchase\n$17 at the door\n\n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/multiplier-summer-party-at-hygienic-art/
LOCATION:Hygenic Art\, 79 Bank Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hygenic Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000
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SUMMARY:Forever Summer Beach Fest
DESCRIPTION:Forever Summer Beach Fest hosts a day full of live music\, beach activities\, food vendors\, and seaside vibes in Westerly this June. The Misquamicut Beach event will offer attendees who want to kick off their summer the perfect day relaxing by the ocean and enjoying what Downtown Ferries has to offer. Live DJs\, delicious food vendors\, and beach games starting at 4 PM ensure everyone has a great time at the laid-back festival. \nFrom music to casual hangout space by the ocean\, Forever Summer Beach Fest has you covered. Scope out cabanas for rent to stake your claim on the beach and peruse all of the delicious food options from local vendors. Dance the afternoon away\, take part in fun beach activities\, and enter giveaways while you soak up the sun on America’s Best Family Beach. Forever Summer Beach Fest takes place on Saturday\, June 13. \nForever Summer Beach Fest is the perfect way to welcome summer to Rhode Island. Dance\, play beach games\, and enjoy delicious eats on the beach of Misquamicut near the Atlantic Ocean. \nAdditional Details\n\nDate: Saturday\, June 13\nTime: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.\nLocation: Misquamicut Beach\nAddress: 159 Atlantic Avenue\, Westerly\, RI\n\nEvent Features \n\nLive DJs\nBeach games\nFood vendors\nOceanfront setting\nCabanas available\nHookahs available\nBeach party atmosphere\n\nWhat to Expect \n\nMusic throughout the afternoon\nSocial beach gathering\nSummer kickoff celebration\nOpportunities to relax\, play\, and enjoy the shoreline\nTicket information available through the event organizer\nBeach attire recommended\nEvent details subject to change by organizers\nOceanfront location at Misquamicut Beach in Westerly\, Rhode Island
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/forever-summer-beach-fest/
LOCATION:Paddy’s Beach Club\, 159 Atlantic Ave\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddy's Beach Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T173000
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SUMMARY:Run. Paddle. Party.
DESCRIPTION:Registration required. Click the Website Link below. \nRun. Paddle. Party. Combines fitness\, teamwork\, and a waterfront celebration into one unique summer event in Mystic. The event\, taking place on Thursday\, June 11\, features a relay-style course that combines running and paddling\, culminating in a post-race party on the Mystic waterfront. Hosted at Adventure Mystic and sponsored by Outer Light Brewing Company and Crooked Compass\, the event is designed for active adults looking for a fun challenge rather than a traditional race. \nTeams of two will complete a fast-paced relay course featuring approximately 1.5 miles of running and 1.5 miles of paddling per participant. Teammates alternate between disciplines at designated exchange points until the course is completed. All paddling equipment is included with registration\, making the event accessible for newcomers and experienced paddlers alike. Participants simply need appropriate footwear and a willingness to embrace a little friendly competition. \nWhether you’re looking for a unique date night\, a challenge with a friend\, or an excuse to get outside and enjoy Mystic’s waterways\, Run. Paddle. Party. offers an unforgettable evening of adventure. The event concludes with a waterfront celebration that rewards participants for crossing the finish line and taking on the challenge together. \nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, June 11\, 2026\nLocation: Adventure Mystic\, 15 Holmes Street\, Mystic\, CT \nRace Format\n\nTeams of 2 participants\nRelay-style course\nApproximately 1.5 miles of running per participant\nApproximately 1.5 miles of paddling per participant\nTeammates alternate between running and paddling portions\n\nRegistration\n\n$25 per person\nMust have a team of 2 people\nBoth participants must register\n\nSchedule\n\nCheck-In: 5:30 p.m.\nSafety Meeting: 5:45 p.m.\nRace Begins: 6:00 p.m.\nParty Ends: Midnight\n\nIncluded With Registration\n\nKayak and paddling equipment\nSafety equipment\nEvent participation\nPost-race celebration\n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/run-paddle-party/
LOCATION:Adventure Mystic\, 15 Holmes Street\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T192711Z
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SUMMARY:Beach Haus Social
DESCRIPTION:Infused with dayclub energy\, Beach Haus Social offers an afternoon filled with house music\, beach vibes\, and summertime goodness along the shore of Westerly. Hosted on Sunday\, June 14\, Beach Haus Social will transform Beach Haus into the perfect oceanfront locale to kick back and enjoy DJ-led music all day long. \nBeach Haus Social focuses on house music mixed with the carefree vibes of a day spent relaxing on the beach. From tailor-made tunes all afternoon to good company and more\, Beach Haus Social is designed to embody all of the best parts of a day at the beach mixed with house music. \nPerfect for people who love house music\, beaches\, and spending Sunday afternoon in the sun. Come enjoy some good music with friends\, a beach atmosphere\, and a nice ocean view at Beach Haus Social Sunday\, June 14. \nAdditional Details\n\nDate: Sunday\, June 14\nTime: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.\nLocation: Beach Haus\nAddress: 159 Atlantic Avenue\, Misquamicut\, RI\n\nEvent Features \n\nHouse music throughout the afternoon\nDayclub-inspired beach atmosphere\nOceanfront location\nSocial gathering environment\nCoastal summer setting\n\nPresented By \n\nBeach Haus\nThis Is College\nHospitality\nWeekend Warriors\n\nSeries Information \n\nWeek Three of the Beach Haus Social series\nDesigned for guests seeking a music-focused beach experience\nEvent details subject to change by organizers\nAdditional information available through the event organizers and venue channels
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/beach-haus-social/
LOCATION:Paddy’s Beach Club\, 159 Atlantic Ave\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddy's Beach Club
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