Manchester, CT · Weekend of 2026-08-28
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| Manchester, CT | Aug 28-30 |
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FRI
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81F
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SAT
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80F
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SUN
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82F
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Pop Icons, Rock Tributes, and Pro Soccer Near Hartford
The regional schedule is packed with major pop stars and a standout rock tribute performance. Saturday afternoon is particularly well-suited for being outside, and the overall weekend potential is great. Whether you are heading to a stadium match or a music hall, there are plenty of reasons to get out.
Temperatures will hover around 81 for the high and 62 for the low, with a chance of thunderstorms this Friday. The best time to be outside is Saturday during the late afternoon, which promises clear skies and pleasant 80 degree weather.
If you only do one thing
Night of Nicks: The Stories, The Music of Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac [from $40.02] · Fri 8:00 PM · Daryl's House (Pawling)
Night of Nicks: The Stories, The Music of Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac plays Daryl's House in Pawling. Listed for Friday 8:00 PM this weekend. The listing is Friday 8:00 PM at Daryl's House; the room is the plan. It leads Pitbull - I'm Back with special guest Lil Jon on geography: this room is in Pawling, while The Meadows Music Theatre sits in Hartford. The strongest one-night alternative in this edition is MACALAS - The Music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Beyond at Daryl's House in Pawling, listed from $22.03.
The Shortlist
Sat · Trinity Health Stadium (Hartford)
A professional soccer match between Hartford Athletic and Birmingham Legion FC at Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford.
Pro move: Times were unconfirmed at press time, so arrive before the match start.
Fri 8:00 PM · The Meadows Music Theatre (Hartford)
A major pop concert in Hartford featuring Pitbull with special guest Lil Jon.
Pro move: The box office shows its price at checkout for this performance at The Meadows Music Theatre.
Fri 8:00 PM · The Drake - Amherst
An alternative music show at The Drake in Amherst, MA, featuring Cloud Nothings and Knifeplay.
Pro move: Check for parking in the Amherst area before the show start.
Sat 7:30 PM · Indian Ranch (Webster)
A pop performance by Melissa Etheridge in Webster, MA, taking place at Indian Ranch.
Pro move: Arrive at the Webster venue before the listed start time of 11:30 PM.
Sat 7:30 PM · College Street Music Hall (New Haven)
A rock concert in New Haven at College Street Music Hall featuring Sevendust and Theory of a Deadman.
Pro move: The venue is located in New Haven, so plan for travel within the state.
Sat 7:30 PM · The Meadows Music Theatre (Hartford)
A hip-hop and rap performance at The Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford.
Pro move: Note the late listed start time of 11:30 PM for this event.
Choose Your Mode
Night Out
Spafford · This live performance at Toads Place in New Haven offers an energetic start to the weekend.
Family Fun
Barnes & Noble Storytime · It is free and great for toddlers, preschool, and elementary kids.
Culture
ROAR! Comedy: Corey O'Brien · A live comedy performance in Springfield provides a lighthearted evening.
Weekend at a Glance
Thu 8:00 PM · MACALAS - The Music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Beyond [Music]
Fri 7:00 PM · Beres Hammond w/ Beenie Man [Music]
Fri 8:00 PM · Night of Nicks: The Stories, The Music of Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac [Music]
Sun 12:00 PM · WAVE Foxwoods Day Party: Candyland [Music]
Plan Ahead
Fall 2026 Convocation (Plan for Monday morning attendance)
UConn Stamford Part Time Job Fair 2026 (Note the mid-week fair in Stamford)
At the Movies
Coyote vs. Acme · Wile E. Coyote hires a billboard lawyer to sue the Acme company after his products fail him for the last time.
Colony · A biotech conference turns into a bloody nightmare when a mutating virus is released.
The Dog Stars · A man and his dog navigate a post-pandemic world from a Colorado airplane hangar.
Streaming This Weekend
#1 My Life With the Walter Boys: Season 3 [Netflix] · The latest chapter of this popular drama series returns for fans following the Walter boys.
#2 Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes: Season 1 [Netflix] · A true crime deep dive into the tapes of one of history's most notorious figures.
#3 Tires: Season 3 [Netflix] · The third season of this workplace comedy is now available for binge-watching.
Take advantage of the clear Saturday skies and enjoy the live performances across the region. Have a safe and memorable weekend.
Where words fail, music speaks.
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