Get Out: Five Great Things To Do This Weekend

Give the Easter candy a break this weekend. That’s right. Put down that semi-melted chocolate bunny. Stop staring at those peanut butter eggs. Throw out all those empty wrappers and get ready for the weekend—you’re going out. And don’t you dare stuff those pockets with jelly beans on your way out.

1. FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE COVE

WHERE/WHEN: Friday through Sunday at both Clinton and Old Saybrook locations of Shoreline Health and Fitness.

WHY GO: The club invites the community to enjoy the facilities free of charge this weekend. Proceeds will benefit The Cove Center for Grieving Children.

PRICING: Free.

2. 

WHERE/WHEN: Andrews Memorial Town Hall in Clinton. Shows are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

WHY GO: OK, we’ll admit those puppies are kind of cute. And we just love to hate that Cruella.

PRICING: $15 for adults; $8 for children.

3. 

WHERE/WHEN: Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena.

WHY GO: Ditch those workweek blues and jam out country-style!

PRICING: Tickets are $40 and $60 each.

4. 

WHERE/WHEN: Friday at 8 p.m. at The Kate in Old Saybrook.

WHY GO: Ticket sales benefit The Kate! Oh yeah, and you’ll get to hear some pretty great “heartland music.”

PRICING: Tickets are $20 each.

5. 

WHERE/WHEN: Cornerstone Playhouse in Mystic from April 30 to May 10.

WHY GO: This musical will have you tapping those flip-flopped feet in no time!

PRICING: Tickets are $32.95 for adults, $30.95 for seniors and $15 for students.