The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
‘Impractical Jokers’ coming to Nutmeg State
MUSIC
Xavier Serrano, Erin Rocc, Middletown
Jazz and folk singer Xavier Serrano and guitarist Erin Rocc will perform at The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 26 at 8 p.m.
605 Main St., Middletown
JazzRules, Middletown
The JazzRules Quintet will play the saxophone, drums, trumpet and more at The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 27 at 8 p.m.
605 Main St., Middletown
‘Sound Bath Sunday,’ Sherman
Guests at the JCC can meditate while listening to relaxing sounds on Sunday, April 28 at 1 p.m.
9 CT-39, Sherman
‘Discoveries,’ Hamden
This concert at Hamden Memorial Town Hall on Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m. features musicians like clarinetist Mia Gribbon, violinist Ian Li, violinist Doris Lu and cellist James Stuber performing music that was composed in the 19th and 20th centuries.
2372 Whitney Ave., Hamden
Los Tigres del Norte, Hartford
Grammy-winning Mexican-American norteño band Los Tigres del Norte will play at the XL Center on Saturday, April 27 at 8:30 p.m.
1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford
Percussion Ensembles Concert, Willimantic
This concert, which features Eastern Connecticut State University’s chamber percussion ensemble and steel band, will be performed at the university’s Concert Hall on Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m.
83 Windham St., Willimantic
‘Haydn & Stravinsky Finale,’ New London
The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra will perform this concert, themed around the mythical phoenix and the theme of rebirth, at the Garde Arts Center on Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m.
325 State St., New London
STAGE
‘The Book of Mormon,’ Waterbury
“The Book of Mormon” is a comedy that follows a pair of missionaries on a quest to spread the word about their religion. It will be performed at the Palace Theater on Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28 at times ranging from 1 to 7 p.m.
100 East Main St., Waterbury
‘Bert Kreischer: Tops Off World Tour,’ Uncasville
Comedian Bert Kreischer, known for his Netflix stand-up specials like “Secret Time,” “Razzle Dazzle” and “Hey Big Boy” will perform at the Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, April 26 at 8 p.m.
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville
‘Tapestry,’ New Britain
The “Tapestry” dance event at Central Connecticut State University’s Welte Auditorium on Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m. features performances by university staff, alumni and more.
1615 Stanley St., New Britain
‘Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue,’ Torrington
This comedy continues the story of the hit sitcom “The Golden Girls.” It will be performed at Warner Theatre on Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m.
68 Main St., Torrington
‘Impractical Jokers,’ Mashantucket
James “Murr” Murray,
Brian “Q” Quinn, and Salvatore “Sal” Vulcano from the popular comedy show “Impractical Jokers” will be bring their show to the Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Saturday, April 27. Shows are set for 6 and 9 p.m.
350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket
Randy Rainbow, New Haven
Grammy and Emmynominated comedian Randy Rainbow will bring his jokes to the Shubert Theatre on Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m.
247 College St., New Haven
‘Sesame Street Live,’ Stamford
“Sesame Street” characters, including Elmo and Cookie Monster, will sing and dance at The Palace Theatre on Sunday, April 28 at 2 and 6 p.m.
61 Atlantic St., Stamford
‘Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR,’ Hartford
High-flying acrobatic dancers and musicians will perform at this show at the Under The Big Top theater through Sunday, May 5. Showtimes range from 1 to 7:30 p.m.
302 Market St., Hartford
‘The Executioner’s Wife,’ Milford
Pantochino Productions will bring this musical set in medieval times to the Milford Arts Council from Friday, April 26 to May 12. Shows are at either 2 or 7:30 p.m., depending on the day.
40 Railroad Ave., Milford
‘Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical,’ Westport
“Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical” tells the story of a pigeon who tries to help a bus driver make sure her passengers aren’t late. The musical will be performed at the Westport County Playhouse on Saturday, April 27 at 1 and 4 p.m.
25 Powers Court, Westport
‘All My Sons,’ Hartford
“All My Sons” is a play that tells the story of a neighborhood that has to reckon with hidden secrets. It will be performed on the Hartford Stage through Sunday, May 5. Showtimes range from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
50 Church St., Hartford
‘The Far Country,’ New Haven
This play tells the story of a family traveling from the Chinese city of Taishan with the dream of reaching San Francisco in the wake of the Chinese Exclusion Act. It will be performed at the Yale Repertory Theatre from Friday, April 26 through May 18 at 2 and 8 p.m.
1120 Chapel St., New Haven
‘Stand by Your Drag,’ Hartford
This performance by drag queen Varla Jean Merman at TheaterWorks Hartford on Sunday, April 28 at 4 and 7 p.m. aims to show support for the LGBTQ+ community in the face of adversity.
233 Pearl St., Hartford
‘Alice in Wonderland,’ New Canaan
The Town Players of New Canaan will put a spin on the classic story “Alice in Wonderland” when they perform it at the Powerhouse Theatre Performing Arts Center from Friday, April 26 through May 12. The show is performed at either 2 p.m. or 8 p.m., depending on the day.
679 South Ave., New Canaan
VISUAL ARTS
Colorblends Spring Garden, Bridgeport
Guests can stroll through the garden of the Colorblends House and see flowers like snowdrops, crocuses, daffodils and tulips everyday from dusk to dawn through Sunday, May 12
The house also contains an art exhibit titled “Kaleidoscope Eyes,” which features artwork from Ursa Gallery, which runs through May 12.
893 Clinton Ave., Bridgeport
‘Ruins of a Holy Land,’ New Haven
This exhibit at New Haven’s City Gallery features photos of Waterbury’s roadside biblicaltheme attraction, Holy Land USA. The exhibit is open through Sunday, April 28.
994 State St., New Haven
‘Year of the Dragon,’ New Haven
The Yale University Art Gallery will display 30 pieces of artwork centered on dragons. The exhibit runs through Sunday, Nov. 10.
1111 Chapel St., New Haven
‘Room In a Box,’ Norwalk
The “Room In a Box: A Look at the World From a Different Perspective” exhibit displays miniature rooms filled with miniature furniture at the Norwalk Public Library throughout the month of April. The pieces were created by Vance Alexander Displays, a Norwalk artist who specializes in miniatures.
1 Belden Ave., Norwalk