This weekend in Mansfield, CT

This free meditation walk begins at the gazebo with a warmup inspired by Qigong and a brief meditative word. It continues with a quiet loop around Spaulding Pond and concludes with time to reflect on the experience from the silent walk. All are welcome.

Explore climate science in a hands-on workshop built around a 42 card collaborative game. Participants work in teams of four to seven to trace cause and effect relationships that drive climate change, then turn those insights into ideas for collective action. Appropriate for teens and adults ages 14 and older.

Take part in a constructed Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament at The Grid Games. The entry fee is $10, and you receive two OTS packs when you enter. For every eight players, a box is added to the prize pool.

This weekly booster draft features three rounds of Swiss play. The entry fee is $20. Players receive one booster pack for each win, with prizes handed out at the end.

Bring a constructed One Piece deck or use a starter deck at Lotus Games to take part in OP17 store battles celebrating the fourth anniversary of One Piece. These weekly tournaments feature Bandai rewards while supplies last and plenty of bragging rights, with a $5 entry fee and store credit for top placements. The focus is on building the One Piece community in Colchester.

At Cheney Hall, Simply the Best pays homage to the trailblazing women who electrified 80s rock. Featuring Dana Daddio, this six-piece band unites musicians from New York and New Jersey with backgrounds in musical theater and high profile tribute performances. Expect reimagined arrangements, energetic medleys, and polished stagecraft that celebrate the era’s power and attitude. The set highlights hits made famous by Tina Turner, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Cyndi Lauper, Cher, Stevie Nicks, Heart, and Blondie, capturing the spirit of songs that continue to light up a room. Ticket options start at $17.25, and prices may change. Seating choices include cabaret tables with intimate four-person seating and a complimentary beverage from the bar. Guests may bring food to enjoy before and during the program. Outside beverages are not permitted, and additional drinks are available for purchase. Other sections are available at varying price points, including General Side Section Regular at $17.25, General Side Section Gold at $23.25, General Center Section Regular at $33.25, General Center Section Gold at $39.25, and Table Seat at $59.25. Sponsored by Tires International and Matrix.

Boost both results and enjoyment in the obedience ring with a seminar centered on the real demands of competition. Explore often overlooked details in training and mindset that shape success at trials, with a focus on preparing both handler and dog for a confident ring performance. The material welcomes competitors at every stage, from beginners to teams pursuing the highest levels of AKC and CDSP obedience, and Rally handlers will find useful insights as well. Ten working teams can participate directly, and auditing is available without a cap. Attendees should arrive ready to try new approaches and have fun. Dogs in working spots need to be friendly or neutral with people and other dogs and comfortable working on the floor around others. If a dog is noisy when not actively working, plan to use a car crate or keep them occupied with a chew to maintain a focused environment.

Nightshift returns to the historic Cheney Hall for its fourth concert at this venue. The performance offers several seating options, with cabaret seating at $48 and a variety of general section choices that include center section at $34, center aisle at $36, side aisle at $26, and left or right sections at $24. Discounts are available for seniors, students, military personnel, and groups. Early ticket purchase is recommended, as previous performances have sold out.