Essex, Connecticut
Upcoming Events in Essex Connecticut
March
| 6 - 23 |
The Beauty Queen of Leenane
- A dark comdey by Martin McDonagh. A mother and daughter use any method they can to hilariously irritate and manipulate each other. Address: Ivoryton Playhouse , Essex, Connecticut |
| 1 |
Carmella's Comedy Night
- Stand-up comedy featuring headlining comics from New York City's top comedy clubs as well as local talent. Address: Ivoryton Playhouse , Essex, Connecticut |
April
| 13 - 30 |
The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
- A comedy about a middle-aged upper West Side doctor's wife who is suffering from a mild-life crisis of Medea-like proportion. Address: Ivoryton Playhouse , Essex, Connecticut |
| 5 |
Carmella's Comedy Night
- Stand-up comedy featuring headlining comics from New York City's top comedy clubs as well as local talent. Address: Ivoryton Playhouse , Essex, Connecticut |
May
| 17 - 4 |
Gypsy
- Story about the ultimate stage mother, when Vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born. Address: Ivoryton Playhouse , Essex, Connecticut |
| 26 |
Shad Festival
- Celebrate the state's fish with demonstrations on boning, cooking, fly-tying, casting, children's crafts, talks, films and exhibits, on the history, culture and lore of the American shad. Address: Connecticut River Museum , Essex, Connecticut |
June
| 21 - 22 |
Mack the Knife, the Life and Music of Bobby Darin
- A musical tribute to Bobby Darin featuring his performances at the Copa Cabana and Vegas. Address: Ivoryton Playhouse , Essex, Connecticut |
| 30 - 1 |
14th Annual Hot Steamed Jazz Festival
- Traditional jazz, ragtime, and dixieland bands perform in various places on the grounds of the Valley Railroad, food vendors. Address: Essex Steam Train , Essex, Connecticut |
July
| 4 |
22nd Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show
- Beautifully preserved and restored wooden boats displayed in the water and on land. Riverside setting with displays, book sales, other activities. Address: Connecticut River Museum , Essex, Connecticut |
August
| 26 |
14th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair
- Juried show with 80 exhibitors, food gazebo with homemade items. Address: Town Green , Essex, Connecticut |