This Weekend's Upcoming Manchester Area Events

Manchester CT

19 August, 2021

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MANCHESTER, CT — Ready to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Manchester. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in the Manchester area: ECHN Program: Where is Healthcare Headed? When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Virtual Event What: Join ECHN's CEO Deborah Weymouth as she provides a brief overview about the history of healthcare in the USA. She will also discuss new models of care delivery and new high-tech products that are being experimented with today. Lastly, Deborah will explain value-based payments ... Learn More Thursday Night Dinner/Music with Cole Morson When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Manchester Elks Lodge #1893 What: Dinner will start at 5:30 pm - 7 pm White Baked Fish, Rice Pilaf and Salad. Then starting at 7 pm Manchester's own Cole Morson, his sound as "electric delta" and melds the styles of BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, and and John Mayer. Come out and to the lodge for a grea... Learn More Eleanor Roosevelt: An Appreciation When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Manchester Public Library, 586 Main St, Manchester, CT, 06040 What: The Manchester Public Library is pleased to host David Garnes, local writer, teacher, and lecturer, for the program "Eleanor Roosevelt: An Appreciation" on Thursday, August 19, and 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mary Cheney building on 586 Main Street. One of the most influential people... Learn More Featured Event: Shemekia Copeland Plays The Blues at Stafford Palace When: Friday, August 20th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Palace Theater, 75 Main St, Stafford, CT, 06076 What: Thanks to the readers and critics at Living Blues Magazine for voting UNCIVIL WAR album of the year and yours truly, female artist of the year. Shemikia Copeland Live at Stafford Palace Theater, Shemikia Copeland is an award winning American Electric Blues Vocalist. Learn More Featured Event: Shemekia Copeland Plays The Blues at Stafford Palace (david bacchiochi) 22nd Annual Robert Y. Mercier Swing FORE CAST Golf Tournament When: Friday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: CAST Children's Theatre What: Event listing from CAST Children's Theatre: Friday, August 20 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PMDetails Save the Date! 22nd Annual Robert Y. Mercier Swing FORE CAST Golf Tournament Twin Hills Country Club Coventry, CT More details coming soon! https://www.facebook.com/events/190116596671... Learn More Puzzle Piece Tree on Canvas Craft When: Friday, August 20th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Manchester Public Library, 586 Main St, Manchester, CT, 06040 What: Use puzzle pieces, glue, and a canvas to make this adorable tree. Limited to the first 25 people who register by calling the Reference Room at 860-645-0821. Learn More Featured Event: Stone Tool Technology and the Importance of Waterways in Indigenous Life When: Saturday, August 21st at 1:00 a.m. Where: 787 Main St What: "The Importance of Waterways in Indigenous Life," will be presented by Dylan Smith (Shinnecock/Montauk/Unkechaug Tribal Nations). Why were regional waterways, such as the Connecticut River, crucial to Indigenous People's survival? In what ways do they remain so today and what ... Learn More Featured Event: Stone Tool Technology and the Importance of Waterways in Indigenous Life (Jessica Vogelgesang) Featured Event: German School Open House When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: 90 N Main St What: Visit our Open House to learn more about the German School. Classes start September 11th, 2021 We are a professional German Saturday School with two campuses: Stamford and West Hartford. PreK to High School and Adult Classes on Saturday mornings from 9:30AM to 12:15PM Now offe... Learn More Featured Event: German School Open House (German School) Putts Fore Mutts Annual Golf Tournament When: Saturday, August 21st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Topstone Golf Course What: Yappy Tails Animal Rescue is pleased to announce that our Annual "Putts Fore Mutts" Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at beautiful TopStone Golf Course in South Windsor! Dinner, awards and a 2-hour open bar will follow onsite at Three Seasons Vi... Learn More Mark Easton Memorial Concert Jam, Sunday, 8/22, 2 - 9 PM. When: Sunday, August 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Hungry Tiger Cafe & Restaurant What: in memory of the great Connecticut guitarist Mark Easton, who died from Covid 19 last May, you are invited to this free, all day musical event.  Featuring music from the Mambo Sons, Sweet Daddy Cool Breeze, The Pink Salami Grinder, Easton's All-Stars, and many other musicians ... Learn More Elizabeth Keckly: Successful Author & Seamstress When: Monday, August 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Where: Whiton Branch Library What: Tammy Denease of Hidden Women will perform as Elizabeth Keckly, the famous author and seamstress. Keckly was Mary Todd Lincoln's confidante and dressmaker. No registration required for this free in person event. Learn More Meet & Greet - Squire Village - Illing Middle When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Illing Middle What: Event listing from Illing Middle: Tuesday, August 24 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Manchester Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.