Category Archives: Happenings

Daily postings from Tuesday thru Saturday including LIVE music, DJs, Karaoke, Open Mic nights and more going on around Stamford.

For general idea of what happens during the week, be sure to click on the Weekly Happenings page.

Happenings

Looking to Be a Wet Wednesday Stamford…

May 21, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

Well Stamford, the rain is-a-comin’. And why should that stop you? You went out in -20 degree weather during blizzards this past Winter didn’t you? What’s a few drops here and there?? So grab your friends, grab your umbrella-ella-ella and get on out there! Here’s what is happening tonight…

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Coalhouse Pizza: Trivia night tonight beginning at 8:00pm, hosted by Nikkie and you can get some $5 drafts and 50 cent wings too! (go tell her we said Heyyyyyy!!) http://www.coalhousepizza.com

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BUtterfield 8 Stamford: Wednesday night is DJ trivia night! Play with, $3 domestic beers, $4 house wines & $5 well mixed drinks–all starts at 8pm!! https://www.facebook.com/bu8ct?fref=ts

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BoatYard: It’s Karaoke night with EZE starting at 9pm! Go tell him we said Helllewwwww and then sing your hearts out! https://www.facebook.com/events/215936668612392/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

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Seaside: Open Mic Night tonight, hosted by our friend Kwame’ Henry Jones, go forth, give him a hug, and enjoy the music…or better yet, join in! Begins at 9:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498

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Bobby V’s: The Karaoke tradition is alive and well tonight and begins at 9:30pm w/ Jason from Kings of Karaoke! Time to go and embarrass your friends! https://www.facebook.com/events/591966427513611/

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Bar Q: DJ tonight plus $1 beers and $10 pitchers after 7pm!! https://www.facebook.com/bar.stamford

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Brick House: NBA & NHL Playoffs and the Mets too all on their many MANY TVs! Watch it with $6 Naragansett Light Pitchers, $12 Cherry Lemonade Fish Bowls + $3 FireBall Shots and .50 Cent Wings Open to Close! Wednesdays get weird so do it at Brick!!! http://brickhousebarngrill.com

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Lola’s Stamford: Wednesdays mean 1/2 priced pitchers of Sangria!! Tell ‘em we sent ya’! https://www.facebook.com/lolasstamfordct

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Castle Bar & Grill: Burger and beer night–buy a Castle burger and get a beer for a penny! Your choice of Blue moon or Bud Light. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Castle-Bar-Grill/575280502552574

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Tiernans: Drink specials tonight from 8-11pm! http://tiernansbar.com

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Have fun Keeping it Local Stamford!!!

Happenings

Twisted Tueday is Here–We Have Your Excuse(s) for Going Out Tonight!

May 20, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

It is a fine night for this Twisted Tuesday Stamford! And we’d like to tell you about a few things going on tonight that may make you get the urge to participate in such an evening. So grab a friend or two and head on out there…here’s what’s going on…

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Tigin: Tuesday Trivia continues tonight beginning at 8pm! https://www.facebook.com/tiginstamford

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Plan B Stamford: Tonight is karaoke night with Chris Jack from Kings of Karaoke as your host for the evening! Burgers, bourbon and music, gotta love it! Music begins at 9:30pm, karaoke at 10pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/145112408981653/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

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Brick House: Yankees/Cubs, Heat/Pacers, 20+ TVs to watch them on (including the patio) and you can watch them with…3 for 1 Bud Light Bottle’s, 2 for 1 Burgers and .50 Cent Boneless Wings Open to Close. http://www.brickhousebarngrill.com/

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Coalhouse Pizza: It’s MONK night at Coalhouse from 5-11pm tonight! For all the details: http://coalhousepizza.com/event/monk-night/#.U3vd4_ldUxG

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City Limits Stamford: Every Tuesday they are having the Beer and Burger Blast! Purchase any burger and get a draft beer for 1/2 off!! Right now they are featuring Stamford’s own Half Full Brewery Bright Ale!! Beers and burgers…um, yes please! https://www.facebook.com/CityLimitsStamford

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Bartaco Stamford: Taco Tuesday is here! $1.50 tacos from 9-close!! https://www.facebook.com/bartacostamford

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McFaddens Stamford: $1 beer nights! ($10 pitchers) 8pm to close. https://www.facebook.com/mcfaddensstamfordct

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Tiernans: $5 Jameson shots and $4 Sam Adams drafts. http://tiernansbar.com

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Be good, be safe, have fun and Keep it Local Stamford!!

Happenings

Time to End the Weekend Right!

May 18, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

Happy Sunday folks! The weekend is ending, but it doesn’t have to end badly now does it? We don’t think so! So here are a few ways to finish off this weekend right. There’s also a whole lot of patios around waiting for you to enjoy the evening! Here you go Stamford…

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SBC Stamford: It’s that time of week again…Relax Sundays are here! The Swing Kids DJ’s carrying on the Sunday tradition with special guest tonight: Matt Kinney! NO cover and NO dress code. Go see our friends, give ‘em a big hug for us and go have a GREAT time!! Also, Late night pizza menu, regular menu til 9:30pm–PLUS, $3 house beers after 10pm. 21+ must have ID. https://www.facebook.com/RelaxSundays

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Fiddlers Green: Sunday night karaoke extravaganza with Kings of Entertainment KJ Chris Jack! Let’s see how many people can sing Let it Go tonight! Music starts at 9pm, karaoke at 9:30pm. 🙂 https://www.facebook.com/fiddlers.green.1293?fref=ts

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Casey’s: Karaoke w/ Paulie C a.k.a. Big Sexy (HI Boo!) of Big Time Entertainment is your host tonight and will help you enjoy this fine evening! Nice, cool.night for cornhole on the patio and $3 Fireball shots and 2-4-1 Jager bombs tonight!! Music starts at 9pm, karaoke at 9:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/paul.cervero?fref=ts

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Brick House: Sunday Funday at Brick includes…3 for 1 Miller Lite Bottles+ $4 Mimosa’s and Bloody’s + $5 Nacho’s + .50 Cent Wings! It’s a great night to just hang out with a beer and a friend–maybe catch something on one of their MANY TVs–including the patio!!! http://brickhousebarngrill.com

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Have fun tonight guys–not too much–don’t want to regret it in the morning. lol Keep Sundays Local Stamford!

Happenings

NEW SUNDAY BRUNCH PAGE ADDED!

May 18, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

Hey guys,

With the warmer weather upon us, Sunday Brunch time is here!!

So we put together a rather large list of places all around our city of places where you can grab Sunday brunch…complete with direct links to their brunch menu pages (unless otherwise specified).

Grab a friend, grab a mimosa and get your Sunday Fundays started in style!

https://onthemenuct.com/sunday-brunch-stamford-style-2014/

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Keep Sundays Local Stamford!!

Happenings

There’s a Whole Lot Going Tonight Stamford!!

May 17, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

Happy Saturday Stamford! Quite a difference in weather from last night so there will be no reason to stay in this evening…and you will notice even more LIVE music going on!! LIVE MUSIC SATURDAYS are back in effect!!! Here we go…

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Live Music:

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Crabshell: Double Stuff LIVE tonight!! https://www.facebook.com/CrabShellRestaurant?ref=br_tf

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Tigin: The Last Hoorah LIVE tonight at 10pm!! https://www.facebook.com/thelasthoorah

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Seaside: Green Eyed Lady LIVE tonight starting at 10pm!! 21+ only please. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498

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Tiernans: Fake ID LIVE tonight at 10pm!! http://tiernansbar.com

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Castle Bar & Grille: Superhero LIVE tonight! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Castle-Bar-Grill/575280502552574

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The Fez: The Vamp Kings LIVE at 9:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/rockin.thefez

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Fiddlers: The Grean LIVE tonight!! https://www.facebook.com/fiddlers.green.1293?fref=ts

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Long Ridge Tavern: Gunsmoke LIVE beginning at 8:30pm! https://www.facebook.com/LongRidgeTavernCT

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DJs:

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Hudson Grille CT: He’s baaaaccckkk…DJ Erik Esquire will be in the house tonight! https://www.facebook.com/ErikEsquire

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Bradfords Stamford: DJ RyFy upstairs tonight!! https://www.facebook.com/RyFyOnline?fref=ts

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G/R/A/N/D: DJ Ryan Algeri spins tonight! 10pm–NO cover!! http://stamfordgrand.com

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Other goings on…

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BUtterfield 8 Stamford: (taking this direct from fb) Speed Dating Tonight (Saturday 5/17) Butterfield 8 Stamford. Men ages 27-43; Women 25-41. Pre-registration/payment required at http://www.ct.weekenddating.com/

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Brick House: $6 Shock Top Pitchers, 2-4-1 Coronas, 50 cent wings and $5 pizzas open to close and TONS of TVs to keep you entertained!! http://brickhousebarngrill.com

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Have fun guys. It’s too nice of a night to stay in–and really, how many do we get like this? Keep it Local Stamford!!! 🙂

Happenings

Grab Your Umbrellas and Your Underwater Gear–It’s a Rainy Friday!

May 16, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

We are doing an early Friday post today since we are actually going out later! Soooo, if you are planning to go out into the flood, bring an ark and we’ll tell you which direction to go…grab your friends two by two and get out there Stamford!

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Casey’s: Paulie C a.k.a. Big Sexy from Big Time Entertainment brings you Friday night insanity at Casey’s tonight! Drink specials include: $3 Fireball Shots and 2-4-1 Jäger Bombs–go forth and regret tomorrow what you did tonight! https://www.facebook.com/paul.cervero

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G/R/A/N/D: DJs Alessandro and Mike Riley tonight at 10pm–NO Cover!! http://stamfordgrand.com

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Bartaco Stamford: DJ Rob Muskus in the house tonight! https://www.facebook.com/R.O.BEATZ

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East Side Cardinals Club: Karaoke w/Chris Jack as your host for the evening! https://www.facebook.com/events/1440035976244407/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

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Bar Q: Fireball Fridays w/ DJ Chris Yantz! https://www.facebook.com/christopher.yantz

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Bradfords Stamford: DJ upstairs tonight! https://www.facebook.com/bradfords.grill?fref=ts

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LIVE Music/Entertainment:

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Seaside: Christopher Paul Stelling LIVE tonight at 8pm!! 21+ only–cover $6. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498

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Tiernans: Spunk LIVE tonight at 10pm!! Plus, kitchen is open all night and drink specials too!! http://tiernansbar.com

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Long Ridge Tavern: Toledo LIVE tonight at 8:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/LongRidgeTavernCT

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CoalHouse Pizza: LIVE Jazz at 9pm every Friday night with the Tony Dicerto Jazz Band!! https://www.facebook.com/pages/COALHOUSE-PIZZA/271838725493

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Crabshell: Pimpinella LIVE tonight at the shack–HOWEVER–even though this is scheduled, the weather may cancel this event. Call ahead for info: https://www.facebook.com/CrabShellRestaurant

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Excuse to go out tonight (like you need one):

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Brick House: 20+ TVs–including on the patio so you can watch AND stay dry too! $8 Corona Light Pitchers and $4 FireBall Shots Open to Close and don’t forget to grab some food to soak some of that up! http://brickhousebarngrill.com

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Go forth and get this weekend started right Stamford! Keep it Local!!!

Happenings

Super Fast Thirsty Thursday Happenings…

May 15, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

Doing a fast happenings list tonight guys, sorry but that’ how it goes. Sorry to anyone we miss tonight…here you go…

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Brick House: Karaoke tonight with the one and only Chris Jack in the house! Plus, lots of stuff will be playing on the more than 20 TVs!! 2 for 1 Bud Light Pitchers + $5 Pizza’s and $4 Honey Jack Shots (a personal favorite). Great new menu too btw. Or grab one of their awesome burgers in honor burger month! 🙂 http://brickhousebarngrill.com

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Seaside: Seaside’s Electric Open Jam–mics go live at 9pm every Thursday night! Hosted by the one and only Kwame’ Henry Jones–say hi for us! Full back line available–drums, bass and amps–and if you are a guitar player, you are welcome to bring your own amp! For all the info or to ask any questions… https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498

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Casey’s: Truffle Shuffle Thursdays are in effect!! 15% off your drink order if you dare to don an 80′s themed t-shirt! Plus, bucket of 6 beers of your choice for $20 and fire alarm shot special too! https://www.facebook.com/caseys.stamford?fref=ts

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McFaddens Saloon: Thursday Night House Party with DJ RyFy–NO COVER! Plus, $4 drafts from 4-7pm and buy a $10 bracelet and get $1 drinks from 6-8pm! https://www.facebook.com/mcfaddensstamfordct

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Coalhouse Pizza: Tequilla Thursdays, 50 cent wings plus, Sam Adams Utopia Raffle! For all the info: http://coalhousepizza.com/events/2014-05-08/#.U2wBg_ldUxE

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Hope this gets you out there–watch the rain–it’s-a-comin’! Keep it Local Stamford!!!

Happenings

Wicked Wednesday is Here!

May 14, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

Welcome to Wednesday Stamford! We’re just going to get right to it tonight…so let’s go!

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Coalhouse Pizza: Trivia night tonight beginning at 8:00pm, hosted by Nikkie and you can get some $5 drafts and 50 cent wings too! http://www.coalhousepizza.com

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BUtterfield 8 Stamford: Wednesday night is DJ trivia night! Play with, $3 domestic beers, $4 house wines & $5 well mixed drinks–all starts at 8pm!! https://www.facebook.com/bu8ct?fref=ts

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Seaside: Open Mic Night tonight, hosted by our friend Kwame’ Henry Jones, go forth and enjoy the music, or better yet, join in! Begins at 9:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498

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BoatYard: It’s Karaoke night with EZE starting at 9pm! Go tell him we said HI and then sing your hearts out! https://www.facebook.com/events/215936668612392/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

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Brick House: Yankees play late tonight, NBA & NHL Playoffs too! Watch it with $6 Naragansett Light Pitchers + $3 FireBall Shots and .50 Cent Wings Open to Close! Wednesdays get weird so do it at Brick!!! http://brickhousebarngrill.com

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Lola’s Stamford: Wednesdays mean 1/2 priced pitchers of Sangria!! Tell ‘em we sent ya’! https://www.facebook.com/lolasstamfordct

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Castle Bar & Grill: Burger and beer night–buy a Castle burger and get a beer for a penny! Your choice of Blue moon or Bud Light. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Castle-Bar-Grill/575280502552574

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SBC Stamford: NBA & NHL games on tonight plus, late night happy hour starts at 10pm! https://www.facebook.com/sbc.stamford?fref=nf

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Bar Q: $1 beers, sliders, skins and 50¢ wings!! https://www.facebook.com/bar.stamford?ref=br_tf

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Tiernans: Drink specials tonight from 8-11pm! http://tiernansbar.com

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Ok, that should get you out there tonight! Enjoy Keeping it Local Stamford!!

Happenings

Twisted Tuesday is Upon Us Stamford–Here’s What’s Going on Tonight!

May 13, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

Welcome Stamford to your Twitsted Tuesday Happenings List! You know that just because our name is ‘What’s on the Menu?’ (or WOTM–pronounced Wha-Tum–say it, it’s fun!) doesn’t necessarily mean that we are strictly a ‘foodie’ site. We instead, let you know what’s going on around the city of Stamford…just in case ya’ didn’t know. 🙂 In other words, it stemmed from saying, “hey, what’s on the menu tonight? Where are we going?” Get it? Now, let’s get to it and see where you’re watching Game 7, Subway Series or going to sing tonight!!

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Coalhouse Pizza: Starting at 5pm tonight Beer Academy with–New England Brewery Tap Takeover! Also, Fuzzy Baby Ducks, Gandhi Bot, Sea Hag, Coriolis, 668 & Elm City on tap. For more info on CT Craft Beer Week being celebrated at Coalhouse… http://coalhousepizza.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/CRAFT-BEER-WEEK-20142.jpg

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Brick House: Game 7 tonight (LET’S GO RANGERS!) and the Subway Series! Watch them with…3 for 1 Bud Light Bottle’s + 2 for 1 Burgers + .50 Cent Boneless Wings Open to Close and a lovely Irish woman behind the bar. http://www.brickhousebarngrill.com/

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McFaddens Stamford: Game 7 tonight with the sound on and it just happens to be Dollar Beer Night too! https://www.facebook.com/mcfaddensstamfordct

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Tigin: Tuesday Trivia continues tonight beginning at 8pm! https://www.facebook.com/tiginstamford

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Bartaco Stamford: Taco Tuesday is here! $1.50 tacos from 9-close!! https://www.facebook.com/bartacostamford

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Tiernans: $5 Jameson shots and $4 Sam Adams drafts. http://tiernansbar.com

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Murphy’s Townhouse: Game 7 tonight on the patio! https://www.facebook.com/MurphysTownhouseCafe

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That’s what we have for ya’! Hope you have a great night Keeping it Local Stamford!!! 🙂

Happenings

Mother’s Day (Night) Happenings!!!

May 11, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

Happy Mother’s Day Stamford! Whether you’re a mom, friends with a mom, mom of a furbaby (or feathered in my case), or spent too much time with your family today (we KID!) there are some happenings going on tonight that may make you think about heading out there tonight. End the weekend on a high note on this beautiful evening! So let us get to it…

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PS. LET’S GO RANGERS!

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SBC Stamford: It’s that time of week again…Relax Sundays are here! The Swing Kids DJ’s carrying on the Sunday tradition with special guest tonight: Dennis Houseton! NO cover and NO dress code. Go see our friends, give ‘em a big hug for us and go have a GREAT time!! Also, Late night pizza menu, regular menu til 9:30pm–PLUS, $3 house beers after 10pm. 21+ must have ID. https://www.facebook.com/RelaxSundays

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Fiddlers Green: Sunday night karaoke extravaganza with Kings of Entertainment KJ Chris Jack! Sing some Air Supply, just feels like that kind of a night. 🙂 Music starts at 9pm, karaoke at 9:30pm, great night to go out!! https://www.facebook.com/fiddlers.green.1293?fref=ts

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Casey’s: Karaoke w/ Paulie C a.k.a. Big Sexy (hello darlin’!) of Big Time Entertainment is your host tonight and will help you enjoy this fine evening! Nice.night for cornhole on the patio and $6 cosmos tonight!! Music starts at 9pm, karaoke at 9:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/paul.cervero?fref=ts

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Brick House: Stanley Cup and NBA playoffs tonight with 3 for 1 Miller Lite Bottles + $5 Nachos and .50 cent wings and be sure to see their NEW menu–just a great night to hang out on the patio–no worries, there are TVs there too!!! http://brickhousebarngrill.com

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Have fun, be good and enjoy this weather whilst we have it! lol Keep it Local Stamford!!!

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