DJ Dance Parties, Mother's Day Brunches, and Ton of Live Music

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Mark Litton
May 8th, 2025

Good morning Crew!

This weekend is packed with live music and Mother’s Day brunches around every corner of town.

Here's your cheat sheet to making the most of the weekend:

Want to share a Featured Event with a poster? Reach out and say hi.

THURSDAY MAY 8st

Live Music

  • Line Dancing DJ Party @ Comix Roadhouse, Mohegan Sun from 7pm to 9pm LINK

  • T. Ray Taylor @ Deans Mill Farm, Stonington from 5:30pm to 8:30pm

  • Mark Reichard @ Rocks 21, Mystic from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

  • Dan Watson @ Sneekers Cafe, Groton from 7pm to 10pm

  • FrankenPhil @ Milestone, Mystic from 8pm to 10pm

  • Jazz Improv @ DPI, Mystic from 9:30pm to 11:55pm

  • Rickie Miller @ Rocks 21, Mystic from 4pm to 6pm

  • Stonington Farmers Market: TBA @ Velvet Mill, Stonington from 9am to 12pm

FRIDAY MAY 9th

Food & Drink

  • Sip n’ Science - Science demonstrations by UConn graduate students while sipping beer @ Beer’d Brewing at Velvet Mill, Stonington from 4-6pm

Family-Friendly

  • Reality Fighting MMA @ Mohegan Sun Arena from 6-8pm LINK

  • Let’s Glow Mystic Paddleboard Adventure @ Adventure Mystic from 7:45-9pm LINK

Live Music

  • 2PRIMO&FRIENDS @ The Dive at Port of Call, Mystic at 9pm

  • Phil Smith @ Kingdom Of The Hawk Vineyard, Stonington from 5pm to 7pm

  • Clayton Allen & Bros Dano @ Angie's Pizza, Mystic from 6pm to 9pm

  • Garrett Erff @ Rocks 21, Mystic from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

  • Sunday Gravy @ Steak Loft, Mystic from 7pm to 10pm

  • F & Blues Band @ Sneekers Cafe, Groton from 8pm to 11pm

  • Mindset @ The Barn, Groton from 8pm to 11pm

  • Jazz @ Port Of Call, Mystic from 8pm to 11pm

  • Ramblin' Dan Stevens @ DPI, Mystic from 9:30pm to 11:30pm

  • DJ Sisky @ Chapter One, Mystic from 10pm to 11:55pm

  • Rickie Miller @ Rocks 21, Mystic from 4pm to 6pm

  • Phil Smith @ Kingdom Of The Hawk Vineyard, Stonington from 5pm to 7pm

  • Clayton Allen & Bros Dano @ Angie's Pizza, Mystic from 6pm to 9pm

  • Garrett Erff @ Rocks 21, Mystic from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

  • Sunday Gravy @ Steak Loft, Mystic from 7pm to 10pm

  • F & Blues Band @ Sneekers Cafe, Groton from 8pm to 11pm

  • Mindset @ The Barn, Groton from 8pm to 11pm

  • Jazz @ Port Of Call, Mystic from 8pm to 11pm

  • Ramblin' Dan Stevens @ DPI, Mystic from 9:30pm to 11:30pm

  • DJ Sisky @ Chapter One, Mystic from 10pm to 11:55pm

  • Stonington Farmers Market: TBA @ Velvet Mill, Stonington from 9am to 12pm

SATURDAY MAY 10th

Food & Drink

  • Pasta-Making Workshop @ Bird in Hand, Westerly from 12-2 PM LINK

Family-Friendly

  • Heart Strings Stained-Glass Workshop (Beginner) @ Spark Makerspace, New London from 10 AM-2 PM LINK

  • Seeqanamâhs! Spring Celebration at Long Pond, Ledyard from 10 AM-4 PM LINK

  • CES Boxing Championship Jackpot @ Foxwoods from 6-8 PM LINK

  • Let’s Glow Mystic Paddleboard Adventure @ Adventure Mystic from 7:45-9 PM LINK

Live Music

  • DJ Edgewood Studio 54 Party @ The Misfit Club, Mystic from 8pm to 11pm

  • Luke Gabordi @ Chapter One, Mystic from 11am to 2pm

  • Ben Freiert @ Kingdom Of The Hawk Vineyard, Stonington from 3pm to 5pm

  • Jason Ingriselli @ Saltwater Farm Vineyard, Stonington from 3pm to 5pm

  • Cucumber Jones @ Rocks 21, Mystic from 7pm to 10pm

  • Johnny & The East Coast Rockers @ Sneekers Cafe, Groton from 8pm to 11pm

  • Phil Smith & Jeff Rourke @ Friar Tucks, Mystic from 8pm to 11pm

  • Wicked Peach @ The Barn, Groton from 8pm to 11pm

  • The Toneshifters @ Milestone Mystic, Mystic from 9pm to 11:55pm

  • Shiloh & Emily @ DPI, Mystic from 9:30pm to 11:30pm

  • DJ Sinsational @ Chapter One, Mystic from 10pm to 11:59pm

  • Stonington Farmers Market: TBA @ Velvet Mill, Stonington from 9am to 12pm

  • Luke Gabordi @ Chapter One, Mystic from 11am to 2pm

  • Ben Freiert @ Kingdom Of The Hawk Vineyard, Stonington from 3pm to 5pm

  • Jason Ingriselli @ Saltwater Farm Vineyard, Stonington from 3pm to 5pm

  • Cucumber Jones @ Rocks 21, Mystic from 7pm to 10pm

  • Johnny & The East Coast Rockers @ Sneekers Cafe, Groton from 8pm to 11pm

  • Phil Smith & Jeff Rourke @ Friar Tucks, Mystic from 8pm to 11pm

  • Wicked Peach @ The Barn, Groton from 8pm to 11pm

  • The Toneshifters @ Milestone Mystic, Mystic from 9pm to 11:55pm

  • Shiloh & Emily @ DPI, Mystic from 9:30pm to 11:30pm

  • DJ Sinsational @ Chapter One, Mystic from 10pm to 11:59pm

SUNDAY MAY 11th

Food & Drink

  • Mother’s Day Brunch at The Café, Westerly from 10:30 AM-2:30 PM

  • Mother’s Day Brunch at Favorites Bistro Bar, New London from 10 AM-3 PM

  • Mother’s Day at Stone Acres Farm, Stonington from 10 AM-2:30 PM

  • The Shipwright’s Daughter Mother’s Day Brunch & Bouquet, Mystic from 10 AM-3 PM

  • Mother’s Day Brunch at Chapter One, Mystic from 10 AM-2 PM

  • Piano-Bar Brunch at The Velvet Mill, Stonington from 11 AM-1 PM

  • Mother’s Day Brunch at S&P Oyster, Mystic from 11 AM-9 PM

  • Mother’s Day Sail on the Argia, Mystic from 12-2 PM

  • Mother’s Day Dinner at Maria’s Seaside Café, Westerly from 12-7 PM

Family-Friendly

  • Mother’s Day in Olde Mistick Village, Mystic from (12-4 PM)

  • Happy Mother’s Day at TreeTrails, Mystic from 10 AM-6 PM

Live Music

  • Dr. Westchesterson’s Piano Bar @ Velvet Mill Atrium, Stonington from 11am to 2pm

  • Jazz Brunch w/ The Mystic Horns @ Pearl Provisions, Mystic from 12pm to 2pm

  • Azalea Drive @ Stonington Vineyards, Stonington from 1pm to 4pm

  • Dan Watson @ Saltwater Farm Vineyard, Stonington from 2:30pm to 5pm

  • Luke & Mike @ Kingdom Of The Hawk Vineyard, Stonington from 3pm to 5pm

  • Jake Perry @ Christopher’s Cafe, Groton from 4pm to 7pm

  • Ramblin' Dan Stevens @ The Barn, Groton from 4pm to 7pm

  • Nick Bosse (outdoor show) @ Shunock River Brewery, Stonington from 4:30pm to 7:30pm

  • Rustric Streats @ Deans Mill Farm, Stonington from 4:30pm to 7:30pm

  • DJ Blade Mon Reggae @ DPI, Mystic from 8pm to 10pm

  • Dr. Westchesterson’s Piano Bar @ Velvet Mill Atrium, Stonington from 11am to 2pm

  • Jazz Brunch w/ The Mystic Horns @ Pearl Provisions, Mystic from 12pm to 2pm

  • Azalea Drive @ Stonington Vineyards, Stonington from 1pm to 4pm

  • Dan Watson @ Saltwater Farm Vineyard, Stonington from 2:30pm to 5pm

  • Luke & Mike @ Kingdom Of The Hawk Vineyard, Stonington from 3pm to 5pm

  • Jake Perry @ Christopher’s Cafe, Groton from 4pm to 7pm

  • Ramblin' Dan Stevens @ The Barn, Groton from 4pm to 7pm

  • Nick Bosse (outdoor show) @ Shunock River Brewery, Stonington from 4:30pm to 7:30pm

  • Rustric Streats @ Deans Mill Farm, Stonington from 4:30pm to 7:30pm

  • DJ Blade Mon Reggae @ DPI, Mystic from 8pm to 10pm

Word Scramble Answer: COMPASS

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