It's going to be a Great Weekend in CT!

It’s going to be a great weekend in Connecticut!

Movies, music, events and more! Let’s start with some popcorn and two great movies to highlight!

From visionary director Robert Eggers comes, THE NORTHMAN, an action-filled epic that follows a young Viking prince on his quest to avenge his father’s murder. With an all-star cast that includes Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke and Willem Dafoe. Currently only in theaters.

Take a look!

My personal choice this weekend, The Bad Guys! After years of countless heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, the gang is finally caught, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal (that he has no intention of keeping) to save them all from prison: The Bad Guys will go good. Can Mr. Wolf persuade the rest of the gang to become … The Good Guys? With the voices of Sam Rockwell Marc Maron, Awkwafina , Craig Robinson and more! In theaters and available on some streaming services this weekend too!

Take a look:

Lots of events this weekend!

The Mark Twain House & Museum and Kenway’s Cause is presenting the Fifth Annual Bark Twain Bash, an evening of celebrating our four-legged friends! Proceeds to benefit Kenway’s Cause and the Mark Twain House & Museum. Saturday April 23, 2022 from 5pm to 9pm at the Mark Twain House. Tickets are only $35 and include your delicious food from David James Catering!

FRIDAY APRIL 22, 2022 IS EARTH DAY!!! There are many ways to celebrate today and all weekend! A few events to highlight:

The Wonder of Trees at Grace Farms in New Canaan! Saturday April 23 - Forests play a central role in the well-being of our ecosystems. They sustain biodiversity, benefit our climate, and support human well-being. This Earth Day, join Grace Farms for a day of family-friendly activities celebrating the wonder of trees and encouraging us all to take part in forest conservation. Visit : gracefarms.org from more

Sunday it’s the 48th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival in New Haven’s Wooster Square A Celebration of spring commemorates the planting of 73 cherry blossom trees in 1973 by the New Haven Historic Commission in cooperation with the New Haven Parks Department. Featuring live musical entertainment; dedicated Children's Area with arts and crafts, pet-related interest area and a great range of food and display tables. Noon to 4:30pm

For more Earth Day events CLICK HERE

Saturday night its Stars on Ice at 7:30pm at the XL Center with Nathan Chen & Olympic medal contenders to Hartford in 2022! Visit xlcenter.com for more!

Sunday, it’s Puppy-Opossum Palooza at Ballous Restaurant In Guilford ! Have you always wanted to meet a possum up close and personal? On Sunday April 24 , you will have your chance to do just that ! Dahlia the educational possum will be there to greet you on Sunday! We have two seatings at Ballous 12-2 or 2-4 ! We have raffles, silent auction items , leashed/vaccinated/social dogs welcome ! This is through the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter and is a great educational event for the kids! Tickets can be purchased at via the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter FB page with details there!

Sunday, lace up for Veterans and Canines with Operation Paws on the Ground! It’s the Rocky Neck Relay with the Hartford Marathon Foundation. This 18.4 mile adventure is set up for teams of three or solo participants to take on legs of about 3 miles each along a road course and a trail course. Explore the natural beauty on well-marked roads and trails within Rocky Neck State Park! There is a shortage of service dogs for our veterans. Run to support Operation Paws on the Ground in their mission to support the beneficial bond between veterans and canines. Register now at www.hartfordmarathon.com

For concerts this weekend:

Frankie Valli and The Fours Season’s perform Friday April 22 at 8pm at Mohegans Sun’s Arena! Tickets still available at the box office!

One of my all time favorite performers plays the Premiere Theater Friday April 22 at 8pm at Foxwoods Blues legend Bonnie Raitt brings her Just Like That... Tour 2022 to Foxwoods Resort Casino! Masks are recommended for all guests attending Bonnie Raitt's concert.

And Multiple Emmy award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated Wayne Brady brings a night of music and comedy to the Grand Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods Saturday night at 8pm!