Kosmographers Jazz Trio at The Marquee on State Street
• August 20, 2026
Kosmographers Jazz Trio brings guitar, bass and drums to New London’s new Marquee on State Street for an intimate evening of live jazz Aug. 22.
American Girl: A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
• August 20, 2026
American Girl brings the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to the Wolf Den Aug. 23 with a free concert celebrating Petty’s classic catalog.
Revisiting Creedence at the Garde Arts Center
• August 20, 2026
Revisiting Creedence brings CCR classics to the Garde Aug. 23, led by musicians who toured worldwide with original members Stu Cook and Doug Clifford.
Women of ’76: A Theatrical Tribute to Lesser-Known Women of the American Revolution
• August 20, 2026
Women of ’76 brings five overlooked women of the American Revolution to life in Rita Parisi’s theatrical performance at the UNITED Aug. 23.
UnderEstimated Prophet at the Charlestown Rathskeller
• August 20, 2026
UnderEstimated Prophet brings three hours of Grateful Dead music and extended jams to the outdoor Down Back stage at the Charlestown Rathskeller Aug. 23.
Before These Crowded Streets by Dave Matthews Band Album Tribute Night
• August 20, 2026
Reckless Minds performs Dave Matthews Band’s 1998 album Before These Crowded Streets from beginning to end at Strange Brew Pub Aug. 22.
Jake Kulak & The Modern Vandals at Milestone
• August 20, 2026
Jake Kulak & The Modern Vandals bring their raw, guitar-driven indie rock and energetic live show to Milestone in downtown Mystic Saturday, Aug. 22.
Sarah Hanahan Quartet at The Side Door Jazz Club
• August 20, 2026
Rising-star alto saxophonist Sarah Hanahan brings her quartet to The Side Door in Old Lyme for an intimate night of modern jazz Saturday, Aug. 22.
Naked Canvas 2026: Cosplay at the Hygenic
• August 20, 2026
Naked Canvas 2026 transforms Hygienic Art Park into a live bodypainting competition with cosplay, aerialists, music and entertainment Aug. 22.
Affinity: A Tribute to Journey at the Charlestown Rathskeller
• August 20, 2026
Affinity brings Journey’s arena-rock hits and power ballads to the outdoor Down Back stage at the Charlestown Rathskeller Saturday, Aug. 22.
Parlando Presents: American Aristocracy
• August 20, 2026
Parlando brings Westerly’s movie history to life with a screening of the 1916 Douglas Fairbanks film American Aristocracy and a live orchestral score.
From Vine to Wine: Unexpected Treasures from the Cellar at Ocean House
• August 20, 2026
Discover overlooked bottles and hidden gems from the Ocean House cellar during a sommelier-led wine tasting in Watch Hill on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Fleetwood Macked: The Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
• August 19, 2026
Fleetwood Macked brings more than 18 years of Fleetwood Mac tribute experience to a free outdoor concert at Mohegan Sun’s Sun Patio Aug. 21.
Sing & Play with Bergin at La Grua Center
• August 19, 2026
Sing & Play with Bergin brings a free interactive children’s concert to the La Grua Center Green in Stonington Borough on Friday, Aug. 21.
BKFC Fight Night at Mohegan Sun Arena
• August 19, 2026
BKFC Fight Night returns to Mohegan Sun Arena Aug. 21 as undefeated Bryce Henry faces Carlos Trinidad in a welterweight main event.
T.J. Miller at Comix Roadhouse
• August 19, 2026
T.J. Miller brings his unpredictable stand-up to Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun Aug. 20–22, with four shows plus late-night music and entertainment.
East Coast Collectibles Convention at Mohegan Sun 2026
• August 18, 2026
EC3CON brings 350+ tables of sports cards, Pokémon, TCGs and collectibles to Mohegan Sun Sept. 5–6, with special guests, autographs and a free Trade Night.
Granite Theatre’s Heritage and Horizons Gala
• August 18, 2026
Granite Theatre’s Heritage and Horizons Gala comes to The Hounds in Stonington Sept. 25 with American music, storytelling and performances supporting the theater’s future.
Pawcatuck Community Festival & Firemen’s Muster
• August 17, 2026
Celebrate America’s 250th in Pawcatuck with a New England firemen’s muster featuring antique hand-pumped fire engines, food, games and family fun.
Stonington Vineyards Harvest Food & Wine Festival 2026
• August 17, 2026
Stonington Vineyards Harvest Food & Wine Festival brings two days of wine, live music, food trucks and local artisans to Stonington Sept. 19–20.
Radiotricity 30th Anniversary Show Brings ’90s Alt-Rock Reunion to Hygienic Art Park
• August 17, 2026
Radiotricity reunites for a 30th anniversary show with The Dylan Read Band at New London’s historic Hygienic Art Park Sept. 12.
Westerly Land Trust Farm Dinner Celebrates Local Food at Barlow Nature Preserve
• August 17, 2026
Westerly Land Trust’s 2026 Farm Dinner brings local food and acclaimed chefs Johan Jensen and Abbey Hemmann to Barlow Nature Preserve Sept. 12.
Next Up Festival 2026 Brings Seven Hours of Live Music to Wilcox Park
• August 17, 2026
Next Up Festival 2026 brings seven hours of free live music, emerging artists, food, art and family activities to Westerly’s Wilcox Park Sept. 5.
Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival 2026 Guide
• August 17, 2026
Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival 2026 brings ships, Coast Guard demonstrations, living history, family activities and a 300-drone show to New London Sept. 12–13.