Arts & Entertainment

Get Out

Art, music, dinner and more - if there's an activity you are looking for, it's available at a reasonable cost.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

Where/When:
The New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St. in New Britain – (860) 229-0257, Thursday, March 10 from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Why Go:
Experienced quilt maker will mix culture and fun when she hosts a gallery talk about her exhibition Interactive Crazy Quilts.
Price:
Free with admission. Admission $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $8 for students, free for children under 12.



Where/When:
Derynoski Elementary School, 240 Main St. in Southington – (860) 276-6219, Sunday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Why Go:
Get yourself in shape and meet other men in town with this open gym opportunity. You must be over 18 and a resident of Southington.
Price:
$5 per person.



Where/When:
The New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St. in New Britain – (860) 229-0257, Sunday, March 13 from 3 - 4 p.m.
Why Go:
Enjoy some art and afternoon music as the New Britain Museum of American Art hosts a concert by the Connecticut Trio. The performance will include works by the Haydn Trio, the Smetana Trio, and American composer Jennifer Higdon.
Price:
Free with admission. Admission $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $8 for students, free for children under 12.



Where/When: The Church of Saint Dominic, 1050 Flanders Road in Southington - (860) 628-0349, Sunday, March 13, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Why Go:
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day a tad early with this community event that will include options for a traditional dinner or a hot dog based meal with plenty of eats. The event is open to all families.
Price:
$10.00 per adult; $5.00 per child (ages 3 to 12). Children under 3 are free.
Where/When: The Church of Saint Dominic, 1050 Flanders Road in Southington - (860) 628-0349, Tuesday, March 15, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Why Go:
Take in a local play with this inspiring production is based on an imaginative contemporary visit from St. Paul, The Apostle. Professional actor and author, Dean Kyburz, portrays St. Paul in a uniquely original play that brilliantly brings the ideas of St. Paul to the 21st century.
Price: Free and open to everyone.

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