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Get Out: 5 Fun Ideas for the Weekend

Because It's No Fun To Stay Home All 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!

1. 

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

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

PRICING: Tickets are $40 and $60 each.

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2. PAWCATUCK RIVER DUCK RACE

WHERE/WHEN: Saturday at noon. Race begins on the bridge on the Rhode Island/Connecticut state line. 

WHY GO: First prize is a trip for four to Disney World!

PRICING: Cost to sponsor a duck is $5.

3. 

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.

4. 

WHERE/WHEN: Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Garde Arts Center in New London.

WHY GO: Your ears will definitely thank you.

PRICING: Tickets are $30 to $54 each.

5. 

WHERE/WHEN: Saturday at 8 p.m. at Foxwoods’ MGM Grand Theater.

WHY GO: Four comics, one stage. Oh, you’ll be laughing.

PRICING: Tickets are $45 to $65 each.

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