🎟️ Live Music, Shows & Family Fun This Weekend in CT

January 16, 2026

Hey there, Connecticut explorers!

Friday’s here, the weekend is calling, and there’s plenty going on across Connecticut. Take a look and see what might fit your plans.

You can click on any event below to get more details, and if you're looking for even more ideas, check out our full Weekend Guide for a complete list of things to do across Connecticut.

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ALL WEEKEND LONG

FRIDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT

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SATURDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT

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SUNDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT

TODAY IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY

From Tragedy to the Spotlight

Long before he became a familiar face on television, Charles Nelson Reilly was a young boy growing up in Hartford, discovering his love for music and theatre. Though he would later be known for his quick wit, warmth, and unmistakable presence on stage and screen, one moment from his Connecticut childhood left a lasting mark.

As a teenager, Reilly attended the Ringling Bros circus in Hartford in 1944, a performance that turned catastrophic when a fire tore through the big top. The disaster claimed more than 160 lives and remains one of the deadliest tragedies in the state’s history. Reilly survived by escaping the stands, but the scenes he witnessed that day stayed with him for the rest of his life.

Despite building a celebrated career in acting, comedy, and directing, Reilly often spoke about how the experience affected him deeply. He later shared that being in large audiences brought back memories of the chaos and fear of that afternoon. It’s a striking reminder that even the most joyful public figures can carry unseen stories from Connecticut’s past—stories that continue to shape them long after the spotlight fades.

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Thanks!

Thanks for spending part of your planning time with us. We hope something here inspires your weekend, and don’t hesitate to pass this along to a friend who’d enjoy it.

Have a fantastic weekend!

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