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

Twisted Tuesday is Here–Grab an Umbrella and Go!

April 29, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

It’s a cold, rainy, miserable night Stamford. Having said that however, it is also….TWISTED TUESDAY!!! C’mon, we made it through the Winter from hell, a little rain and wind won’t stop you from going out, right??? So here is what is happening tonight…

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Coalhouse Pizza: Evil Twin Flight Night–from 5-11pm. Beer flight of four 5oz pours of Evil Twin drafts for $9.75 a flight. https://www.facebook.com/pages/COALHOUSE-PIZZA/271838725493

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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 (also from Kings of Karaoke!) as your humble host! 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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BUtterfield 8: Karaoke tonight w/ KJ’s Tim and Jason from Kings of Karaoke–starts at 8pm! Drink specials include: $3 domestic beers, $4 Fireball shots, $4 house wine and $5 mixed drinks. https://www.facebook.com/bu8ct?fref=ts

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Brick House: 2 for 1 Burgers is Back! Stop by Brick for 3 for 1 Bud Light Bottles + .50 Cent Boneless Wings Open to Close! Also, they have over 20 TVs so you won’t miss the NBA and Stanley Cup playoffs, the Yankees (Robinson Cano is back tonight, go curse his name with a beer) and the Mets are playing too!! http://www.brickhousebarngrill.com/

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

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McFadden’s: $1 beer Tuesdays are here–$1 beers, $10 pitchers!! https://www.facebook.com/mcfaddensstamfordct

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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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So there you go guys! Grab a jacket, an umbrella and some friends and just forget that tonight is only Tuesday!! Keep it Local Stamford!!!

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We’re Late but We’re Here w/Sunday Happenings!

April 27, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

Apologies guys for the lateness of this post, but we were at the PAWS: Uncorked! event at the Stamford Marriott having a great time! (pics to come!) Sooooo, without further, whatever, here we go with some happenings to help you send off your weekend right…

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SBC Stamford: We can’t say enough about our friends who put on Relax Sundays ever week! The Swing Kids DJ’s carrying on the Sunday tradition with special guest tonight: DJ NOMAD!!! (you read that right!) 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 nagic with Kings of Entertainment KJ Chris Jack! 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 (hi Boo!) of Big Time Entertainment is your host tonight and will help you enjoy this fine evening! Nice.cool night for the patio!! New drink specials!! $3 Fireball shots and 2 for 1 Jaeger bombs! Music starts at 9pm, karaoke at 9:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/paul.cervero?fref=ts

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The Fez: Johnny G the piano guy started at 6:30pm, go enjoy a drink with some nice music tonight! https://www.facebook.com/rockin.thefez?fref=ts

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Brick House: HAPPY 8TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE BRICK!!! Go and celebrate, watch some sports, watch the bartenders do their thing, watch the crazy people who walk up and down Bedford St! And you can watch 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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That should do it. Go and forget that tomorrow is Monday–Keep it Local Stamford!!!

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Quick and Late Saturday Night Happenings…

April 26, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

It’s rainy, it’s Saturday and we’re late–just gonna throw some stuff together for you guys, sorry if we miss anyone–trying to do this between nap times. lol

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Castle Bar and Grill: The Last Hoorah LIVE tonight at 9pm!! (go tell ’em we say HI!) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Castle-Bar-Grill/575280502552574

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Tiernans: The Alpha Males return LIVE tonight at 10pm plus, late night menu and drink specials!! http://tiernansbar.com

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Seaside: Tap That LIVE tonight with party rock!! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498

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The Fez: CLOSED tonight for a private party. https://www.facebook.com/rockin.thefez?fref=ts

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DJs:

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

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Bradfords Stamford: DJ Dan Mele in the house! https://www.facebook.com/Djdanmele?fref=ts

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Your Reason to Go Out Tonight:

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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!! https://www.facebook.com/brick.house.16?fref=ts

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Have fun, enjoy an Keep it Local Stamford!!

Happenings

Our 300th Post AND It’s Friday!

April 25, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

It’s Friday Stamford (like you needed us to tell you that), and you want to go out tonight, yes?? Well grab those umbrellas because it’s gonna get wet and wild later…but we have where you will be hiding out from the weather. Btw, we are doing this fast and furious–if we don’t find it, it doesn’t get posted. Let’s go…

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PS–THIS IS OUR 300TH POST!!! (since we moved servers last year–shows how much we’ve been postin’ for ya’!)

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Casey’s: Paulie C a.k.a. Big Sexy from Big Time Entertainment brings you Flashback Fridays at Casey’s tonight! (make sure to tell him I didn’t forget him ok?) lol https://www.facebook.com/paul.cervero

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G/R/A/N/D: DJ Rob Muskus tonight at 10pm–NO Cover!! http://stamfordgrand.com

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Bartaco Stamford: DJ Nick Pepe in the house tonight!! https://www.facebook.com/bartacostamford?ref=br_tf

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Castle Bar & Grill: DJ Ralph tonight starting at 10pm!! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Castle-Bar-Grill/575280502552574?ref=br_tf

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

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Knights of Columbus: AJ the DJ is BACK tonight!!! 9pm start time. https://www.facebook.com/events/639829699445392/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

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LIVE Music/Entertainment:

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

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Seaside: It’s another triple-bill night at Seaside! Three bands–all LIVE: Mile Marker Zero, Karsyn and Circadian Rhythm. 21+ only start time 8pm. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498

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

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Brick House: Yankee, Mets, NHL & NBA Playoffs and plenty more sports going on their over 20 TV’s…including the ones on their patio so you don’t miss anything! Wonderful ladies behind the bar for ya’ and of course…$8 Corona Light Pitchers and $4 Fireball Shots Open to Close to keep you going all night! https://www.facebook.com/brick.house.16?fref=ts

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Go enjoy this evening for tomorrow you have off!!! Keep it Local Stamford!!!

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The RARE Weekend Happenings Post…

April 25, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

We normally don’t post weekend happenings, but this weekend there is a whole lot going on in Stamford–we know we won’t hit everything but wanted to give you a sample. These events are a great way to Keep Weekends Local!

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Fraternal Order of Eagles Flea Market: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at 688 Main St. This is open to the public and is an indoor/outdoor market and part of the proceeds will go to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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Stamford Lions Club: Harlem Wizards will be performing at Westhill High on Saturday at 7:30pm! Tickets will be sold at $10/student and $12/general in advance; $12/$14 at the gate. Also available are $25 VIP tickets that include a pre-game “Meet & Greet” with the Wizards, souvenirs and reserved front row tickets. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.harlemwizards.com/schedules
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Stamford STEMfest: Fantastic event being held at Mill River Park on Saturday (rain date Sunday) featuring a variety of activities for kids of all ages involving: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (in other words STEM). See the map, get your parking pass and get more info: http://www.stamfordpublicschools.org/district/math/pages/stamford-stemfest

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Fairfield County Women’s Expo: Annual event being held at the Stamford Plaza Hotel 11-5 both Saturday and Sunday. Fun time with lots of shopping opportunities, samples, Dancing With the Stars (yeah, the real guys!) and chances to win some great prizes. Also, Stamford Hospital will be on hand to answer some questions for you and so much more…for $5 off your admission cost and for ALL the info: http://www.ctexpos.com/fairfield-county-womens-expo/
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PAWS: Uncorked!: Fundraiser being held at the Stamford Marriott on Sunday from 5-8pm. Lots of food and drinks from local area restaurants and BevMax…silent auction and gift items as well. For a whole lot of info on this great event: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e8zmc3pk9afe4edc&llr=ebxkzelab
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North Stamford Exchange Club: First Annual Chili Challenge!! Sunday April 27, 2014 from 1-4 pm at Trinity Catholic High School–all proceeds will go to Exchange Club Parenting Skills Center of Stamford . Tickets are a $10 donation, children under 10 are free. For all the info: http://ww.northstamfordexchangeclub.org/
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Have fun everyone–going to be a packed weekend! 😀

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And the Winner is?????

April 24, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

WOTM would like to Congratulate: Kevin M. on winning the pair of tickets to the PAWS: Uncorked fundraiser on Sunday!!!

Kevin, just emailed you with some info. for you. 🙂

Thanks to all who entered and even if you didn’t win or hell, didn’t enter, still hope to see you there on Sunday for food, drinks, silent auction and so much more.

It’s all for a good cause–being held at at the Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa For more info: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e8zmc3pk9afe4edc&llr=ebxkzelab

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LATE Thirsty Thursday Post!

April 24, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

Very late Thirsty Thursday Happenings…let’s just DO this!

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Brick House: Karaoke tonight with the one and only Chris Jack in the house! Plus, Yankees/Red Sox and more 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. 🙂 http://brickhousebarngrill.com

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Casey’s: Kickback Thursdays and it’s a little bit Country!!! 80′s, 90′s and more with a little yee-ha thrown in! Our boy, DJ Paulie C a.k.a. Big Sexy will be spinnin’ and getting you wish that tonight was Friday night!! Plus, enjoy $4 Domestic drafts and 4 shots of SoCo for $20! https://www.facebook.com/caseys.stamford?fref=ts

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Seaside: Seaside’s Electric Open Jam–mics go live at 9pm every Thursday night! Hosted by the darling 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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Lola’s Stamford: DJ Rob Muskus in the the house tonight complete with an extended happy hour!! https://www.facebook.com/lolasstamfordct

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McFaddens Saloon: Thursday Night House Party with DJ RyFy–NO COVER! https://www.facebook.com/mcfaddensstamfordct

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

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Bar Q: Line Dancing plus, $4 Bud Lights. $5 Fireball. https://www.facebook.com/bar.stamford

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G/R/A/N/D: DJ Royal Vasquez is back tonight! http://stamfordgrand.com

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Dress warm, it’s gonna be a cold one! Keep it Local Stamford!!!

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It’s a Windy Wednesday–So What? You’re Still Going Out!

April 23, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

It’s a Windy Wednesday Stamford! But that’s ok–there is no snow, no rain and if you look real hard–you can see the weekend at the edge of the horizon! So here we are to tell you where you are headed out tonight. Grab a jacket because it’s going to be chilly, but after a while, you just…won’t…care…. Here we go!

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Castle Bar & Grill: NEW tonight! Comedy NIght at Castle! Starts at 7pm, no cover, no drink minimum and lots of laughs!! Tonight’s featured comic is Mark DeMayo of the Artie Lange Show plus, 5 other comics get in on the act and all hosted by Dan Kalwahite! Go and have a few beers, a few laughs and enjoy!! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Castle-Bar-Grill/575280502552574

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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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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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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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BUtterfield 8 Stamford: Wednesday night is trivia night! Starts at 8pm!! https://www.facebook.com/bu8ct?fref=ts

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The Fez: Fez d’Abato Jazz LIVE at 8:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/rockin.thefez?fref=ts&ref=br_tf

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Brick House: Wednesdays get weird with $6 Miller Lite Pitchers and .50 Cent Wings Open to Close!! Plus, Yankees/Red Sox , Mets/Cards, NBA Playoffs, etc on tons of TVs, including on the patio so you don’t miss a thing! 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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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! https://www.facebook.com/tiernans.bar?fref=ts

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Ok guys, all this and it’s only WEDNESDAY!! Have fun Keeping it Local Stamford!!

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A Little Rain Won’t Stop Twisted Tuesday!

April 22, 2014 What's on the Menu? Leave a comment

It’s looking like it may be a rainy Twisted Tuesday Stamford–like that has ever stopped you from going out before? There’s a few things going on tonight, so we’re just going to get right to it…here we go!

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

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Avon Theatre Film Center: Cult Classics continue tonight with a showing of Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal! Join them ahead of time across the street at FISH Restaurant and Bar for a drink. 7:30pm at FISH, show begins at 8:30pm! https://www.facebook.com/events/383132321833120/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming&suggestsessionid=d356b2e734689e499066b650ececa1d7

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Brick House: 2 for 1 Burgers is Back! Stop by Brick for 3 for 1 Bud Light Bottles + .50 Cent Boneless Wings and 2 for 1 Burgers Open to Close! Have a drink with Frankie for her birthday!! http://www.brickhousebarngrill.com/

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Rack n Roll: $2 draft beers and $4 mixed drinks!! https://www.facebook.com/racknrollcafe?fref=ts

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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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McFadden’s: $1 beer Tuesdays are here–$1 beers, $10 pitchers!! https://www.facebook.com/mcfaddensstamfordct

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Ok that’s it, stay dry and have fun Keeping it Local Stamford!!