Moth Ball at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

Editor • August 31, 2026

Moth Ball at DPNC turns on the lights after dark Sept. 4 for an exploration of Mystic’s moth population.

Holy Ghost Festival Stonington

Editor • August 30, 2026

Holy Ghost Festival Stonington returns Sept. 5–6 with generations-old Portuguese traditions,

New London Pirate Fest 2026

Editor • August 30, 2026

New London Pirate Fest returns Sept. 11 with a downtown treasure hunt, costumed buccaneers, sea shanties, The Pirate Duet and an adult Pirate Pageant.

Shoreline Reggae Fest at Hygienic Art Park

Editor • August 30, 2026

Shoreline Reggae Fest returns to Hygienic Art Park Sept. 6 with Red Lion, Glaucoma Suspect, Jam Shed and Lazy River.

The FIXX, Colin Blunstone and Peter Asher

Editor • August 30, 2026

The FIXX, Colin Blunstone and Peter Asher bring six decades of British rock history to the UNITED Sept. 6,

Los Lobos with GA-20 at Jonathan Edwards Winery

Editor • August 30, 2026

Los Lobos brings more than 50 years of rock, blues, Mexican folk and roots music to Jonathan Edwards Winery.

Music

18 Live Music Picks for the Labor Day Weekend

Editor • August 29, 2026

From Grand Funk Railroad and Los Lobos to Goo Goo Dolls, reggae, funk, opera and local favorites, here are 18 live music picks for Labor Day weekend.

The Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth

Editor • August 28, 2026

The Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth returns Aug. 29–30, with anglers competing across Long Island Sound.

Music

13 Live Music Picks for the Final Weekend of August

Editor • August 27, 2026

From TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and Demi Lovato to jazz, country, Motown, Elvis and local favorites.

Movie Night at the Stonington Vineyards 2026

Editor • August 27, 2026

Movie Night at the Vineyard brings The Parent Trap to Stonington Vineyards Aug. 29 for an outdoor family movie with wine, food and popcorn.

Hygienic Art Opens Two New Exhibitions

Editor • August 27, 2026

Hygienic Art opens two exhibitions Aug. 29 as f-Stops Here showcases juried photography and E Pluribus Venus brings together five female artists.

Ashawaug Farm Pop Up at Grey Sail Brewing

Editor • August 27, 2026

Ashawaug Farm brings Indigenous agriculture, heirloom produce and art to Grey Sail Aug. 29, with live music.

Pours with Purpose Zara Manzur Foundation at Outer Light Brewing Company

Pours with Purpose: Zara Manzur at Outer Light

Editor • August 27, 2026

Pours with Purpose supports the Zara Manzur Foundation helping local students pursuing medical and rehabilitation careers.

Gungywamp Hike

Editor • August 27, 2026

Gungywamp Hike takes visitors through a protected Groton archaeological landscape filled with stone chambers, colonial remains, glacial formations and lingering mysteries.

Birding at Coogan Farm

Editor • August 27, 2026

Birding at Coogan Farm takes beginners and experienced birdwatchers into the Mystic property Aug. 29 in search of migrating songbirds, resident species and raptors.

The Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth

Editor • August 27, 2026

The Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth returns Aug. 29–30, with anglers competing across Long Island Sound for more than $40,000 in cash and prizes.

Nocturnal Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop

Editor • August 27, 2026

Paint Enders Island after dark during an Aug. 28 nocturnal plein air workshop exploring twilight, nighttime color, light and shadow.

Music

The Mallett Brothers Band Has Learned What 17 Years on the Road Can Teach You

Editor • August 26, 2026 • 10 Comments

The Mallett Brothers Band reflects on 17 years of music, family, touring and Maine roots as they prepare to take the stage at Rhythm & Roots in Rhode Island.