Weekend Events: Oct. 23–25
Weekend Events: Oct. 23–25. A community art show, a theater company's closing weekend, live music and Halloween fun for kids, dogs and grown-ups around our towns this weekend, according to the organizers' own calendars.
Enfield
Art Squash Enfield, "Townscape": opening reception Friday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m.; the exhibit is open Saturday, Oct. 24, 1 to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 25, 1 to 4 p.m., at Thompson Hall, 4 Alden Ave., Thompsonville. Local artists' work, presented by the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission. Free. Details
Suffield
"Angel Street (Gaslight)": Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m., the last two performances of the Suffield Players' run of Patrick Hamilton's Victorian thriller, at Mapleton Hall. $22 adults, $19 seniors 62 and up and students. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Details
Somers
Trunk or Treat: Sunday, Oct. 25, noon to 4 p.m., Sonny's Place, 349 Main St. Trick-or-treat from decorated vehicles; costumes encouraged. Free. Details
Champ's Doggy Costume Party & Parade: Sunday, Oct. 25, 3 to 5 p.m. (parade about 3 p.m.), Worthington Vineyards & Winery, 359 Mountain Road. Prizes for the best dog costumes; bring only dogs that are comfortable around people and other dogs. A portion of proceeds goes to Pawsafe Animal Shelter. Cost not listed. Details
East Windsor
Will Evans with The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow (folk and Americana): Friday, Oct. 23, Broad Brook Opera House, 107 Main St., Broad Brook. Doors 6 p.m., music 8 p.m. Tickets sold online; check the listing for prices. Details
Story Songs of the '70s with Tom DiMenna: Saturday, Oct. 24, same venue. Bar and food 6 p.m., show 8 p.m. The songs of Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot and Harry Chapin. Tickets sold online; check the listing for prices. Details
Windsor Locks
VS-44 Flying Boat Special Aircraft Experience: Saturday, Oct. 24, timed entry 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., New England Air Museum, 36 Perimeter Road. Step inside the museum's VS-44 flying boat; tickets include museum admission. First come, first served within each time slot; mobility required. Check the listing for prices. Details
Halloween in the Hangars Brew Fest (21 and up): Saturday, Oct. 24, same museum. VIP 6 to 10 p.m. ($73.43), general admission 7 to 10 p.m. ($57.98), designated driver $21.93; prices include fees. No one under 21 admitted. Details
Times, places and prices can change. Please confirm with the organizer before you go.
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