Manchester · Weekend of 2026-03-20
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| Manchester 06042 | Weekend of Mar 20 - Mar 22, 2026 |
WEEKEND SNAPSHOT
Friday 48°F/31°F (Sunny), Saturday 46°F/28°F (Breezy), Sunday 51°F/34°F (Partly Cloudy).
Major sports bar congestion expected Friday night for the UConn Men's tip-off at 10:00 PM.
⚡ If You Only Do One Thing
Kinky Boots: Broadway Tour
Friday 7:30 PM, Saturday 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM
"This high-energy, Cyndi Lauper-scored musical is the marquee indoor event for the region, offering a high-production Broadway experience at The Bushnell without NYC travel."
PRO TIP: Use the iParkit app to pre-book parking at the 100 Pearl St garage to avoid the $20+ event-rate cash lots closer to the theater.
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📍 Top Spots
Death of a Salesman
Mar 20-22 (Various times) • Hartford Stage
A new production of Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer-winning tragedy directed by Melia Bensussen.
Best For: Drama enthusiasts and fans of classic American literature. • Cost: $30 - $90
Spring Greenhouse Show
Friday, Mar 20, 10 AM - 4 PM • Elizabeth Park, West Hartford
The final day of the annual indoor floral exhibit featuring lilies, tulips, and hyacinths.
Best For: Photography and a final winter escape into spring blooms. • Cost: Free
Framing American Democracy: Artists Reflect
Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM - 5 PM • Wadsworth Atheneum
Opening weekend for this new exhibition exploring democratic identity through contemporary art.
Best For: Art collectors and local history buffs.
Choose Your Mode
Mode: The Hype Hunter
UConn vs. Furman Watch Party
Friday, 10:00 PM • Eudora Brewing or 2nd Bridge Brewing
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Tip: Arrive by 8:30 PM to secure a table; parking at Buckland Hills-area bars fills fast.
Mode: The Comedy Seeker
Adam Conover LIVE
$25 - $35
Friday, 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM • Hartford Funny Bone (Manchester)
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Tip: Funny Bone has a two-item minimum per person inside the showroom.
Weekend at a Glance
Friday Night
UConn Men’s First Round vs. Furman
UCONN NATION
Saturday Afternoon
Wadsworth Atheneum: The Scenic Daguerreotype
CLOSING SOON
Sunday Matinee
Kinky Boots at The Bushnell
BROADWAY
⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs
I-84 East/West Congestion
Friday 4 PM - 7 PM near Exit 60-63 (Manchester/Buckland)
Take Tolland Turnpike or Middle Turnpike West to bypass the Buckland Mall gridlock.
Venue Temperature Swings
Hartford Stage & The Bushnell
Wear light layers; theaters are heated, but entry/exit lines will be in sub-40°F breezy conditions.
🍿 Movies
Top Box Office
Project Hail Mary (PG-13): Ryan Gosling stars as an astronaut who wakes up with amnesia and must save Earth using only science and an unexpected ally.
The Bride! (R): Maggie Gyllenhaal's stylized Gothic romance starring Christian Bale as a lonely monster in 1930s Chicago.
Hoppers (PG): Pixar's latest adventure where a girl 'hops' her mind into a robotic beaver to infiltrate the animal kingdom.
New This Weekend
Project Hail Mary (PG-13): The highly anticipated adaptation of Andy Weir’s sci-fi novel debuts wide today.
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (R): Samara Weaving returns as Grace for another deadly game of survival against the world's elite.
📅 Plan Ahead
| Date | Event | Action |
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| Mar 28-29, 2026 | Matilda Jr. The Musical | Low - Family tickets still available. |
| Apr 7-12, 2026 | Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | High - This will sell out; book tickets now. |