Manchester Area Weekday Events: Check Out What's Happening

Manchester CT

14 February, 2022

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MANCHESTER, CT — Wondering what there is to do this week? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events and happenings taking place this week throughout Manchester. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Have an event you would like 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 all of this week's events in and around Manchester: Tween Code Club When: Tuesday, February 15th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Manchester Public Library, 586 Main St, Manchester, CT, 06040 What: For grades 6 through 8. Join us to learn the basics of coding and to meet other coders! We meet once a month and mainly use Scratch and Ozoblockly with our new Ozobot robots. Please register by calling 860-645-0821 or visiting our reference desk. Learn More ECHN Free Program: Stroke/TIA: B.E.F.A.S.T. When: Tuesday, February 15th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Event What: Family Medicine and Hospitalist physician Cesar Fuentes, MD will discuss the causes and risk factors associated with Strokes and Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA), and how they are treated and how one can decrease their stroke/TIA risk. You will learn the importance of 'B.E. F.A.S.... Learn More 2nd Beginning and Intermediate Gardener Workshop When: Tuesday, February 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 617 Hills St, East Hartford, CT, 06118 Online What: The Hillstown Grange is having the 2nd Workshop of an 8 part series this Tuesday, Feb. 15 for Beginning and Intermediate Gardeners. The workshops are on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in February, March, and April and May from 7:00 pm. until 8:30 pm. Initially the first two workshops wi... Learn More Heather Land When: Tuesday, February 15th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant What: Comedienne, author, and singer Heather Land tells it like it is with sarcasm and Southern charm. People are in love with her smart-alecky comedic wit that fuels her hysterical filter-faced "I Aint Doin it" videos, with over 300 million views. Heather's stand-up comedy tours I ... Learn More ECHN Free Program: Advances in Natural Heart Health When: Wednesday, February 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Virtual Event What: Naturopathic Physician Craig Fasullo will be explaining the basics of heart health and the risk factors associated with heart diseases. He will also discuss the comprehensive testing available related to heart health, as well as the latest research. Lastly he will identify ste... Learn More Middle School Nights When: Wednesday, February 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Manchester Public Library, 586 Main St, Manchester, CT, 06040What: For grades 6 to 8. Drop in to our middle school nights to play a variety of computer and video games with other middle schoolers! Wednesdays, 6 to 8 PM. Learn More Climate Control: How do we know it's real When: Wednesday, February 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Whiton Branch Library What: Climate Change: How do we know it's real? The Earth's climate has always been changing, so what's different about it now? Some say Climate Change is real while other say it isn't. So, what is the truth? This talk will help you sort facts from fiction. You'll discover why ... Learn More Marshall Brandon and Big Regg When: Wednesday, February 16th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant What: Introducing one of the most talented comedians to step to the stage. Born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, Marshall Brandon has been making people laugh since he uttered his first words. While a student at Western Connecticut State University, Marshall entered various come... Learn More Featured Event: Sudden Money: Now What? Tips for Managing New Wealth When: Thursday, February 17th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Online - ZOOM What: Ready to make smart decisions with your newly acquired finances? Pause from your busy routine for a virtual coffee break with Certified Financial PlannerTM Caroline Wetzel.  During this webinar, she will offer strategies for managing significant wealth following death, divorce... Learn More Featured Event: Sudden Money: Now What? Tips for Managing New Wealth (Caroline Wetzel) Nutrition As We Age When: Thursday, February 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Whiton Branch Library What: The Manchester Public Library is pleased to host Tracey Luciani of ECHN to speak about Nutrition As We Age on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Whiton Branch Library on 100 North Main Street. Tracey, a Registered Dietitian, will discuss the goals and advantages o... Learn More Usama Siddiquee When: Thursday, February 17th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant What: Usama Siddiquee (formerly known by his stage name "Usama Bin Laughin") is completely comfortable with writing a bio about himself in third person. His absolute ease should already be impressing you by now. Usama Siddiquee is a Bengali-American stand-up comedian and actor base... Learn More Evening with Paralympian Karen Petrik When: Friday, February 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Lutz Children's Museum What: Come listen to Glastonbury native Karen Petrik speak about her experience as a Paralympian in Tokyo. Learn about the sport of rowing and the responsibilities of a coxswain as an essential member of the team. With photos, videos and props, Karen will share her journey from a ... Learn More Jared Freid When: Friday, February 18th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant What: Jared Freid is a stand-up comedian based out of New York City, with a strong focus on dating and relationships. His comedy is current and reflects the ordinary daily thoughts of everyone you know, especially if you know a lot of millennials that are obsessing over dating apps,... Learn More Jared Freid When: Saturday, February 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant What: Jared Freid is a stand-up comedian based out of New York City, with a strong focus on dating and relationships. His comedy is current and reflects the ordinary daily thoughts of everyone you know, especially if you know a lot of millennials that are obsessing over dating apps,... Learn More Michael Rapaport When: Sunday, February 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant What: Michael Rapaport is an American actor and comedian. He has appeared in over sixty films since the early 1990s, and starred on the sitcom The War at Home. He also appeared in Boston Public, Friends, Prison Break, Justified, and Atypical. Some of his notable film roles include T... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, 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.