Wethersfield, CT · Weekend of 2026-08-28
|
Weekend Game
Plan. |
| Wethersfield, CT | Aug 28-30 |
|
FRI
⛈️
81F
|
SAT
☀️
80F
|
SUN
☀️
81F
|
Classic Rock Tributes and Soccer Matches in Hartford
Hartford is looking at a great weekend ahead with plenty of high-energy music and comedy. While thunderstorms may disrupt Friday evening, Saturday late afternoon offers a perfect window for being outside with clear skies and pleasant temperatures. From rock tributes to professional soccer, there are many reasons to get out and explore the region.
The weekend begins with thunderstorms and a high of 81, but conditions improve significantly. The best time to be outside is Saturday late afternoon, featuring clear skies and a pleasant 80 degrees.
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 Sevendust w/ Theory of a Deadman on geography: this room is in Pawling, while College Street Music Hall sits in New Haven. 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
Fri 8:00 PM · The Meadows Music Theatre (Hartford)
A major pop performance featuring Pitbull with special guest Lil Jon at The Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford.
Pro move: Arrive at the venue before the 8:00 PM listed start time.
Sat · Trinity Health Stadium (Hartford)
A professional soccer match featuring Hartford Athletic taking on Birmingham Legion FC at Trinity Health Stadium.
Pro move: Check for confirmed kickoff times as the schedule was unconfirmed at press time.
Sat 7:30 PM · The Meadows Music Theatre (Hartford)
A hip-hop and rap event titled Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber at The Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford.
Pro move: Doors are listed for late evening at 11:30 PM.
Fri 8:00 PM · The Drake - Amherst
An alternative music performance by Cloud Nothings with Knifeplay at The Drake in Amherst, MA.
Pro move: Be prepared for the drive to Amherst for this evening performance.
Sat 8:30 PM · The Armory at MGM Springfield
A live comedy set by Corey O'Brien at The Armory at MGM Springfield in Springfield, MA.
Pro move: The performance is listed for shortly after midnight on Saturday morning.
Sat 7:30 PM · College Street Music Hall (New Haven)
A rock performance by Sevendust with Theory of a Deadman at College Street Music Hall in New Haven.
Pro move: Note the late start time listed at 11:30 PM.
Choose Your Mode
Sporty
WAVE Foxwoods Day Party: Candyland · This aquatics-based day party provides a social, active environment at Foxwoods Resort Casino.
Night Out
Beres Hammond w/ Beenie Man · A world music performance by Beres Hammond and Beenie Man provides a lively evening at PeoplesBank Arena.
Spafford · Spafford brings a unique live music experience to Toads Place in New Haven.
Culture
Adam Hunter · Adam Hunter brings a live comedy set to Bridgeport this weekend.
Weekend at a Glance
Fri 7:00 PM · Get the Led Out [Music]
Fri 8:00 PM · Night of Nicks: The Stories, The Music of Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac [Music]
Sat 1:00 PM · Yellow Cup Weekend- Beach Party- (Westerly, RI) [Music]
Plan Ahead
Fall 2026 Convocation (Note the Monday morning convocation schedule.)
UConn Stamford Part Time Job Fair 2026 (The UConn Stamford Part Time Job Fair is scheduled for Wednesday.)
At the Movies
Coyote vs. Acme · Wile E. Coyote hires a billboard lawyer to sue the Acme Corporation after their products fail him in his pursuit of the Roadrunner.
Colony · A professor is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a mutating virus is released during a biotech conference.
The Dog Stars · A man and his dog navigate a lonely existence in a Colorado airplane hangar following a global pandemic.
Streaming This Weekend
#1 My Life With the Walter Boys: Season 3 [Netflix] · The popular drama series returns for a third season on Netflix.
#2 Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes: Season 1 [Netflix] · A chilling true crime look at the Charles Manson tapes in its first season.
#3 Tires: Season 3 [Netflix] · Catch the latest season of the comedy series Tires now streaming.
Enjoy the Saturday sunshine and the diverse entertainment options across the metro area. Have a fantastic weekend.
Music is the shorthand of emotion.
Unsubscribe
·
Manage preferences
Weekend Game Plan · P.O. Box 140572, Dallas, TX 75214