Manchester, CT · Weekend of 2026-09-11
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Weekend Game
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| Manchester, CT | Sep 11-13 |
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FRI
☀️
79F
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SAT
☀️
77F
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SUN
⛈️
78F
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70s Disco Tributes, Live Comedy, and College Football
Manchester enters an epic weekend for being outside, with cool morning air and sunny skies providing an ideal backdrop for local travel. The regional schedule is filled with major comedy stops and musical tributes at venues from Hartford to New Haven. Whether you are catching a game or a show, there are significant options for a great weekend out.
Sunny skies and highs near 79 degrees on Friday and Saturday provide excellent conditions before a chance of thunderstorms arrives on Sunday. The best time to be outside is early Friday morning, the weekend's coolest overnight low (49 degrees).
If you only do one thing
The Discoteks - Tribute to 70's Disco is at 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. The strongest listed alternative is Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville; its details are in the shortlist below. The strongest one-night alternative in this edition is The Rocket Man Show - A Tribute to Elton John at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford.
The Shortlist
Fri 8:00 PM · Daryl's House (Pawling) · $40.02-$55.47
A musical tribute to 70s disco at Daryl's House in Pawling, NY. The performance features classic hits from the disco era on Friday night.
Pro move: The performance is listed at Friday 8:00 PM at Daryl's House with tickets ranging from $40.02 to $55.47.
Fri 8:00 PM · Mohegan Sun Arena (Uncasville)
Comedian Jeff Dunham brings his Artificial Intelligence performance to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville.
Pro move: Mohegan Sun Arena lists this performance at Friday 8:00 PM, and the box office shows its price at checkout.
Fri 7:00 PM · Stress Factory Comedy Club - Bridgeport
A comedy performance by Aries Spears at the Stress Factory Comedy Club - Bridgeport in Bridgeport.
Pro move: The show is listed at Friday 7:00 PM, and the box office provides pricing at checkout.
Sat 3:30 PM · Warren P. McGuirk Alumni Stadium (Amherst)
A college football matchup between the UMass Minutemen and the Sacred Heart Pioneers at Warren P. McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
Pro move: The game is listed at Saturday 3:30 PM in Amherst, MA.
Sat · Rentschler Field (East Hartford)
The UConn Huskies host the Maryland Terrapins for a college football game at Rentschler Field in East Hartford.
Pro move: Kickoff times remained unconfirmed at press time for this Saturday game.
Sat 7:30 PM · The Meadows Music Theatre (Hartford)
Country music performer Jason Aldean brings his Songs About Us Tour to The Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford.
Pro move: The performance at The Meadows Music Theatre is listed at Saturday 7:30 PM.
Choose Your Mode
Sporty
Hartford Athletic vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies · This soccer match features Hartford Athletic hosting the Tampa Bay Rowdies at Trinity Health Stadium.
Night Out
The Rocket Man Show - A Tribute to Elton John · The Rocket Man Show provides a musical tribute to Elton John at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford.
Family Fun
Weekend at a Glance
Fri 8:01 PM · LCD Soundsystem w/ Victoryland [Music]
Sat 12:00 PM · Brunch: Mike Burns & Highway 53 [Music]
Sat 6:00 PM · Mom Jeans [Music]
Sat 8:30 PM · ROAR! Comedy: Adam Ferrara [Arts]
Plan Ahead
Suicide Prevention Awareness Week (Awareness week begins Monday)
From Curiosity to Career: Explore a Ph.D. in Business at UConn (Ph.D. information session on Monday)
At the Movies
Runner · A former soldier and his partner must race to complete a critical medical delivery while targeted by a cartel.
Practical Magic 2 · The Owens sisters return to confront a dark curse threatening their family once and for all.
Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger · This documentary chronicles the rise of the band Oasis and their journey toward a 2025 reunion.
Streaming This Weekend
#1 Death of the Pastor's Wife: Season 1 [Netflix] · The first season of this series holds the top trending spot on Netflix this week.
#2 Beauty in Black: Season 3 [Netflix] · This drama continues its run in the top ten as it enters its third season.
#3 Outer Banks: Season 5 [Netflix] · A popular choice for weekend couch time, now in its fifth season of adventure.
Enjoy the clear skies and the local performances. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend.
Life is a performance, and the world is your stage.
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