535 things to do in Plainfield, CT today and tonight, Thursday, November 12. From 5 p.m.: 9 talks + ideas, 8 community, 8 food & drink, 4 art. Tonight: Tai Chi with Joe Pandolfo at Venue at 580 Exeter Road (5 p.m.); Dungeons & Dragons at Venue at 580 Exeter Road (5 p.m.); Oysters & Bubbles Turns Thursdays Into a Waterfront Tradition at La Plage Mystic (5 p.m.); John Mills (The Narrative of Primus) Author Talk and Signing at Bank Square Books (5 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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Venue at 580 Exeter RoadLebanon, CT16 mi
Fitness class
A centuries-old exercise practice from Chinese healing arts, with rejuvenating movements, simple wellness techniques and meditation. Beginners and all levels are welcome, and it is free.
Venue at 580 Exeter Road, 580 Exeter Road, Lebanon, CT 06249
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 580 Exeter RoadLebanon, CT16 mi
Game night
Dungeons & Dragons for new players. Bring a filled-out character sheet (a digital one works), dice and a pencil.
Venue at 580 Exeter Road, 580 Exeter Road, Lebanon, CT 06249
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
La Plage MysticMystic, CT22 mi
Food & drink
Waterfront oysters and sparkling wine: freshly shucked oysters and bubbles with river views.
La Plage Mystic, 105 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT 06355
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Talks + ideas
Bank Square Books, 80 Stonington Road Suite 8, Mystic, CT 06355
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Narragansett Boat ClubProvidence, RI24 mi
Other
Narragansett Boat Club, 2 River Dr, Providence, RI 02906
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Multicultural Student Services CenterKingston, RI24 mi
Talks + ideas
Uhuru Sasa hosts a slime night where you make your own slime.
Multicultural Student Services Center, 74 Lower College Rd, Kingston, RI
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Memorial UnionKingston, RI24 mi
Community
A relaxing Grateful Gathering with good food, a movie and company, a break from exams to practice gratitude, focused on mental health and well-being.
Memorial Union, 50 Lower College Rd, Kingston, RI 02881
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Community Libraries of Providence: Wanskuck LibraryProvidence, RI27 mi
Community
A monthly meetup where the Providence Area Board Game Designers discuss game design and playtest one another's games.
Community Libraries of Providence: Wanskuck Library, 233 Veazie Street, Providence, RI 02904
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
The CryptProvidence, RI28 mi
Community
Game night
The Crypt, 161 Chestnut Street, Providence, RI 02903
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
There is plenty of metered street parking and there are some public parking lots around the area.From findthecrypt.com, Oct 24, 2026
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5 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Providence G PubProvidence, RI28 mi
Other
$7 rail highballs every Thursday night at G Pub: vodka, gin, tequila, rum or whiskey.
Providence G Pub, 61 Orange Street, Providence, RI 02903
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
Talks + ideas
Brown University
Venue at 85 Waterman Street, 85 Waterman Street, Providence, RI 02912
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Danoff Hall, Brook Street, Providence, RI, USAProvidence, RI28 mi
Talks + ideas
A cooking workshop making okra stew with chicken sausage, a collab between the Black Pre-Med Society and Brown Cooking Club, at Danoff Hall.
Danoff Hall, Brook Street, Providence, RI, USA, 259 Brook Street, Providence, RI 02912
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
The TowersNarragansett, RI29 mi
Other
26 Honor and Design Awards at The Towers in Narragansett, Rhode Island.
The Towers, 35 Ocean Rd., Narragansett, RI 02882
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Food & drink
An evening of unlimited paintball or laser tag with rental gear, ammo, and two slices of pizza included for $30.
Battlegroundz, 100 Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
Food: wings · burgers · pizza · bbq · steak · fried chickenFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
The Brenton HotelNewport, RI34 mi
Art
A weekly salon in the Brenton Hotel library where guests and locals talk with local artists and gallery owners, each week highlighting a different artist or gallery. Hosted by the nonprofit Newport Artists Collective.
The Brenton Hotel, 31 America's Cup Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Food & drink
Happy hour with live music from the Signature Duo, playing pop, funk, disco, soul, rock, R&B and dance classics from the 1950s to today.
Scotch Plains Tavern, 124 Westbrook Rd, Essex, CT 06426
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
DeBlois GalleryMiddletown, RI35 mi
Art
DeBlois Gallery Night in Middletown.
DeBlois Gallery, 134 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, RI
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Tidewater Lighting & DesignOld Saybrook, CT36 mi
Art
Holiday decorating inspiration with festive drinks and bites. Free.
Tidewater Lighting & Design, 665 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Cugino'sRocky Hill, CT38 mi
Food & drink
A midweek happy hour for CT Besties at Cugino’s in Rocky Hill, with happy hour specials, food and conversation.
Cugino's, 2132 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
Sports + fitness
A women's basketball game where Dean College hosts Lesley University. Dean is a private college in Franklin, Massachusetts, offering bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and certificates.
Dean College campus, 99 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Family
Pathways to STEM Night at Connecticut Science Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
A free 60th-anniversary celebration by KNOX and the Betty Knox Foundation honoring City Councilwoman Betty Knox and decades of support for green spaces, farmers, and environmental education. Hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages, plus complimentary carousel rides. Open to all.
Bushnell Park Carousel, 1 Jewell Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Park Street Library @ The LyricHartford, CT40 mi
Fitness class
A relaxing yoga session for flexibility, balance, strength and mindfulness. All experience levels; no registration.
Park Street Library @ The Lyric, 603 Park Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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Gather55, 55 Bartholomew Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Connecticut Forest & Park AssociationMiddlefield, CT42 mi
Talks + ideas
Introduction to CT's Native Shrubs is a virtual session from the Connecticut Forest & Park Association of Middlefield. Established in 1895, it is the oldest private, nonprofit conservation organization in Connecticut and maintains the 825-mile Blue-Blazed Trails Hiking Trail system.
Connecticut Forest & Park Association, 16 Meriden Road, Middlefield, CT 06481
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Pond House Cafe at Elizabeth ParkWest Hartford, CT42 mi
Food & drink
The 2026 CPCU conferment dinner, celebrating the induction of new designees with a chance to connect with industry peers.
Pond House Cafe at Elizabeth Park, 1555 Asylum Ave., West Hartford, CT 06117
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
Akiba UndergroundClinton, CT42 mi
Board games
Akiba Underground, 5 Post Office Sq, Clinton, CT 06413
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
Chips' Pub IIIClinton, CT42 mi
Family
Theater
A kids night with Derek the Magician.
Chips' Pub III, 24 West Main Street, Clinton, CT 06413
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
Food: wings · tacos · quesadillas · burgers · pizza · bbq · Vegetarian options · Gluten-free optionsFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
OmniSource GamesWestport, MA43 mi
Game night
Casual Commander Night at OmniSource Games in Westport, a gaming space opened by Fall River gamer Craig Andrea that hosts Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons and Disney Lorcana events.
OmniSource Games, 875 State Rd Unit 12, Westport, MA 02790
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Saving Abel takes the stage for a night of live rock at The Well Burger Bar.
The Well Burger Bar, 63 Springfield Street, Agawam, MA 01001
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Farmington GardensFarmington, CT48 mi
Other
A statewide event presented by Hartford HealthCare identifying outstanding leaders in the healthcare industry.
Farmington Gardens, 999 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
Northeast Games And HobbiesFeeding Hills, MA48 mi
Game night
Magic: The Gathering in Commander, its four-player format: each deck is built around one legendary card, its commander, and everyone starts at 40 life. Casual play for up to 20 players.
Northeast Games And Hobbies, 343 N Westfield St, Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
A gala and live auction at the Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center to support Habitat for Humanity's local home builds and repairs.
Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Clapp Memorial LibraryBelchertown, MA48 mi
Community
A weekly library social meetup for fiber artists working on knitting, crochet, felting, weaving, embroidery, needlepoint, or sewing.
Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA 01007
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Chick-fil-AEast Walpole, MA49 mi
Other
Chick-fil-A Pajama Party + Awesome Giveaway in East Walpole, Massachusetts.
Chick-fil-A, 112 Providence Hwy, East Walpole, MA 02032
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
Gadget Depot CollectiblesHolyoke, MA51 mi
Board games
Gadget Depot Collectibles, 241 Main St, Holyoke, MA 01040
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Community
“You Belong!” A free performance by the Pink Pony Drama Club in Canton.
emBODY Project Theatre, 95 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
New Bedford Fishing Heritage CenterNew Bedford, MA51 mi
Talks + ideas
Local Artisan Showcase at FHC at New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center in Massachusetts.
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, 38 Bethel Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
FirepitSouth Hadley, MA52 mi
Talks + ideas
MHCMUN Fire Pit Bonding in South Hadley, Massachusetts.
Firepit, 50 College St, South Hadley, MA 01075
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
St. Andrew’sWellesley, MA53 mi
Other
A church choir at St. Andrew's that meets over Zoom.
St. Andrew’s, 79 Denton Road, Wellesley, MA 02482
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Market
Friends of the Weston Public Library Fall Book and Bake Sale.
Weston Public Library, 87 School Street, Weston, MA 02493
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Southern Connecticut State University School of BusinessNew Haven, CT58 mi
Community
The CTSBDC AI Pitch Competition.
Southern Connecticut State University School of Business, 10 Wintergreen Ave., New Haven, CT 06515
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Kikar Schusterman (Dining Hall)New Haven, CT58 mi
Other
Late dining at Kikar Schusterman: an extended meal period accepting Meal Swipes, Points and Eli Bucks. Faculty meal plans not active.
Kikar Schusterman (Dining Hall), 80 Wall Street, New Haven, CT 06511
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Alpha Jamaica Plain, 3815 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130Jamaica Plain, MA59 mi
Other
Alpha Jamaica Plain, 3815 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, 3815 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Art for All Inc.Concord, MA60 mi
Other
Many Hands, One Merry Tree: get crafty and a little festive at Art for All Inc.
Art for All Inc., 152 Commonwealth Avenue, Concord, MA 01742
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:15 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Kendade 303South Hadley, MA52 mi
Talks + ideas
An info session on the Harvard Chan Global Public Health Leadership Program, a five- to six-month online course in leadership, policy and data analytics for public health professionals.
Kendade 303, 50 College St, South Hadley, MA 01075
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Stonington Free LibraryStonington, CT24 mi
Talks + ideas
Conversations on Death & Dying: a casual conversation on end-of-life care with end-of-life doulas Noreen Kepple, Greta McGugan and Lavina Kepple.
Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington, CT 06378
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Bally's LincolnLincoln, RI28 mi
Other
An awards event from Rhode Island Monthly honoring top Rhode Island tech figures chosen by their peers.
Bally's Lincoln, 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln, RI 02865
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
A 50th anniversary celebration for the Brown-Tougaloo EIP, honoring 50 years of training physicians with alumni, students and leaders.
The Warren Alpert Medical School, 222 Richmond St., Providence, RI 02903
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Barrington Public LibraryBarrington, RI32 mi
Community
The Rhode Island satellite of WWC's Inkwell Circle collaborative writing circle at Barrington Public.
Barrington Public Library, 281 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Florence Griswold MuseumOld Lyme, CT33 mi
Art
Food & drink
An adult crafting session where you paint your own version of a classic master painting, drawing on artists from Munch to Monet, led by Julie Garvin-Riggs.
Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Rogers Free LibraryBristol, RI33 mi
Family
A storytime where Mrs. Katz wears one of her more than 200 hats, best for ages 2 to 8 with a parent or caregiver. A monthly giveaway is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Rogers Free Library, 525 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Elicit Brewing CompanyManchester, CT34 mi
Food & drink
Chemistry on Tap, a networking event presented by the ACS Connecticut Valley Local Section.
Elicit Brewing Company, 165 Adams Street, Manchester, CT 06042
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Food: wings · tacos · quesadillas · burgers · pizza · dumplings · Vegan options · Gluten-free optionsFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026
All of our seating is first come, first served!From elicitbrewing.com, Oct 24, 2026
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5:30 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
RosecliffNewport, RI35 mi
Theater
“A Newport Songbook” with Historic Music of Newport at Rosecliff in Rhode Island.
Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Ring Family Performing Arts Hall, Wesleyan UniversityMiddletown, CT39 mi
Movie screening
Screening of the documentary San Juan Hill: Manhattan's Lost Neighborhood, followed by a conversation.
Wesleyan University
Ring Family Performing Arts Hall, Wesleyan University, 45 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, CT 06459
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Feng ChophouseHartford, CT40 mi
Other
Mary DiPaola plays piano during happy hour, often joined by special guests. No cover.
Feng Chophouse, 93 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Other
Taller presencial de capacidades financieras: aprende a administrar tus finanzas personales y a desarrollar un plan de gasto sostenible.
RCAP Solutions, 191 May Street, Worcester, MA 01602
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Wormtown BreweryWorcester, MA41 mi
Food & drink
The Community Gaming Coalition hosts a monthly meetup for board and role-playing games at Wormtown Brewery in Worcester.
Wormtown Brewery, 72 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Connecticut PublicHartford, CT41 mi
Festival
Where We Live celebrates 20 years with a panel looking back at the show's history.
Connecticut Public, 1049 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
ClintonClinton, CT42 mi
Other
A formal initiation ritual that brings you onto the magical path, through a magic circle, into your witch identity.
Clinton, 130 E Main St, Clinton, CT 06413
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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