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

First Thirsty Thursday of 2014 is Here!

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It’s Thursday Stamford and for the first time this week, it’s not so frigid that bits of you would fall off if exposed to the air!! So let’s get back to our regularly scheduled January weather, grab some friends and venture out there this evening.  Here’s what we have for you…
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The Fez: Groove Duo LIVE at  7:30 pm. http://thefez1.com
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Brick House: Karaoke is back tonight with Chris Jack as your humble host!   2 for 1 Bud Light Pitchers + $5 Pizza’s + $4 Rum Chata’s Open to Close. http://brickhousebarngrill.com
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Seaside: Tonight is the first night of Seaside’s Electric Open Jam–mics go live at 9pm every Thursday night!  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: Kickback Thursdays and it’s a little bit Country!!! 80′s, 90′s and more with a little yee-ha thrown in!  Tonight, our the man, the myth, the legend, DJ Paulie C will be in the house to get you movin’ tonight and getting you inspired for the weekend. Plus, enjoy $4 Domestic drafts and 4 shots of SoCo for $20!  https://www.facebook.com/caseys.stamford?fref=ts
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Bar Q: Thursday night line dancing with DJ Alan Kohn tonight! https://www.facebook.com/bar.stamford
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Lola’s Stamford: Reverse Happy Hour starts tonight!  from 10pm–close: $3 domestic drafts, $4 house wine and $5 mixed well drinks!! https://www.facebook.com/lolasstamfordct
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Tiernans:  Specials tonight from 8-11pm–$4 Bud Light Drafts and $4 Fireball Shots!  http://tiernansbar.com
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Fiddlers Green: Thursday specials–order 5 bottles of beer, get a FREE pizza, plus, domestic pitchers $10! https://www.facebook.com/fiddlers.green.9?fref=ts
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That’s what we have for ya’–enjoy tonight–the weekend is coming!  Keep it Local Stamford!!!
Happenings

Wednesday–It’s Here, It’s Cold and There Are Things to Do!

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Wednesday is upon us and yes it’s cold again. So you know the drill–bundle up if you are going out. Here’s what we know is going on tonight…since we are doing this early, forgive us if we’ve missed anything…
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The Fez: Motts Comedy Review starts at 8:30am. https://www.facebook.com/rockin.thefez?fref=ts
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Black Bear Stamford: Trivia tonight starting at 8pm!  http://blackbearstamford.com
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Seaside: Open Mic night tonight–Featuring Singer/Songwriter: Ken Coulson performing from 8:30 to 9:15pm and then open mic will follow at 9:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498
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BoatYard (Smokey Joes): Karaoke tonight with Easy-E as your gracious host! Starts at 9:00pm–tell him we said HIYA!. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Boatyard-BBQ-Grill-at-Smokey-Joes/241730139218668
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Bobby V’s:  Karaoke tonight begins at 9:30pm w/ Jason from Kings of Karaoke!  https://www.facebook.com/events/591966427513611/
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Brick House: $6 Miller Lite Pitchers + .50 Cent Wings + $4 Rum Chata Shots Open to Close.  Lots of basketball and NHL action with the Rangers all on their 20+ TVs!! http://brickhousebarngrill.com
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Bar Q:  Basketball on the big screens tonight!  https://www.facebook.com/bar.stamford?fref=ts
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Lola’s Stamford: 1/2 priced pitchers of Sangria tonight. https://www.facebook.com/lolasstamfordct?ref=br_tf
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So that’s what we have for you.  Stay warm and Keep Wednesdays Local Stamford!!!
Happenings

Bundle Up it’s Tuesday Stamford!

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Ok Stamford, you know it’s cold, we know it’s cold and there is only one reason for that–IT’S FREAKING COLD!  So if you absolutely HAVE to go out there tonight, here’s a few things that are still going on this evening…be we ask you to PLEASE be warm, bundle the hell up and yes the old advice is still true–DRESS IN LAYERS!!!  (also, watch the black ice on the roads)  Ok sorry we channeled your mother’s there for a minute–we worry…here you go:
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The Fez: Singer/Songwriter night CANCELLED due to weather. http://thefez1.com
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Tigin: The tradition continues–Tuesday Trivia tonight beginning at 8pm!  https://www.facebook.com/tiginstamford
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Plan B Stamford: Tonight, karaoke with….Chris Jack! Tell him we said HIYA!!!  Go sing, dance, drink, embarrass your friends and have a great time!! Music begins at 9:30pm, karaoke  at 10pm.  https://www.facebook.com/events/145112408981653/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
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Black Bear Stamford: Two-fer-Tuesdays + Karaoke tonight beginning at 9pm! Drink specials and  2-4-1 burgers!!  http://blackbearstamford.com
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Brick House: Lots and lots of TVs to watch a ton of basketball and hockey on…plus…2 for 1 beers and burgers and $4 Jameson shots open to close! Be sure to check out their website!  http://www.brickhousebarngrill.com/
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There you go–good luck, keep warm and thanks for Keeping it Local Stamford!
Happenings

Our 200th Post and Sunday Funday!

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As we celebrate our 3rd year this month, this, WOTM Nation, is our 200th post since we moved our site last year!

And what is it about???

Why Sunday Funday of course!

See where you should be spending the first Sunday Funday of 2014 here in Stamford:

https://onthemenuct.com/sunday-funday-2013-14-stamford-style/

See our list of where to go today and tonight and be careful of the roads. Get to where you are going safely…you know how we worry! 😁

Have fun and as always, Thanks for Keeping Sundays Local Stamford!!!

Happenings

It’s Saturday–Grab Your Friends–Time to Go Out!

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Happy Saturday Stamford! It’s still cold out there but that’s what January is all about!  So grab your coat and hat, maybe some friends and head on out there this fine evening!! Here’s what’s going on tonight…
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Seaside: Triple bill tonight: The Theater Zombies, The Lost Riots and Business 2 Consumers all LIVE tonight!! Show begins at 9pm, $5 cover and 21+ ONLY! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498
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Tiernan’s: Don’t Wake Daddy LIVE tonight at 10pm! http://tiernansbar.com
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The Fez:  The Grean play LIVE at 10pml!! http://thefez1.com
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Rack n Roll: DJ Showcase II tonight featuring: Ian Kennedy, Dat Funky Drumma a.k.a. Rob Muskus and Brian Webster!!  Starts at 9pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/618948921474168/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
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G/R/A/N/D:  DJ Nomad in the house tonight…NO cover! http://stamfordgrand.com
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Compass Entertainment: DJ Scotty Styles–yeah that’s right–TONIGHT!!  With DJ RyFy opening!  It’s like Saltwater Sundays but not!!!  lol  https://www.facebook.com/compass.afterdark?fref=ts
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Bradford’s Stamford: Paulie Feva DJing upstairs tonight! 21+ only, starts at 10pm!! https://www.facebook.com/bradfords.grill?fref=ts
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Lola’s Stamford: DJ Chevy on the 1’s and 2’s! https://www.facebook.com/djchevynyc?fref=ts
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Brick House: BIG NFL games tonight plus, NBA action all on their 20+ TVs!!  $6 Shock Top pitchers, 2 for 1 Coronas and 50 cent wings.  http://brickhousebarngrill.com
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Black Bear Stamford:  NFL action tonight complete with specials: $20 buckets of Bud/Bud Light bottles with FREE WINGS plus, $3 Bud Light drafts!!     http://blackbearstamford.com
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Bar Q: NFL game tonight with: $15 buckets of Bud/Bud Light Cans, $5 Fireball shots, $3 Bud Light Drafts, and $3 Mimosas!  Ask about their food specials tonight too! https://www.facebook.com/bar.stamford?fref=ts
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There’s your list, now go and enjoy!  Keep Saturday’s Local Stamford!!!
Happenings

First Friday of 2014 is Here Stamford!!!

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Happy First Friday of 2014!!  We weathered the storm (no pun intended) and now it’s bitterly freaking cold out there…but we live in the Northeast…seriously, people are surprised by this weather?  So if you are brave enough to venture out in the below zero temps tonight, there are some things going on around Stamford that we would like to tell you about!
Grab your coats, hats and mittens and see where you are going tonight…and tonight, we start with the DJ’s!
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Casey’s: Paulie C brings you Flashback Fridays at Casey’s tonight! Go toast the new year with Paulie for us!! ! https://www.facebook.com/caseys.stamford?fref=ts
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Lola’s Stamford: Warm it Up Friday with our friend DJ Matty D in the house tonight! Plus, reverse happy hour going from 10pm-2am with: $3 domestic drafts, $4 house wines and $5 mixed well drinks!  https://www.facebook.com/lolasstamfordct
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Compass Entertainment: Tonight, Royal Vasquez, Deep Motion and John Castell all getting you movin’ and shakin’!! https://www.facebook.com/compass.afterdark?fref=ts
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Boca: DJ Rob Muskus tonight and every Friday night! https://www.facebook.com/GoodTimesVibe
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Rack n Roll: DJ Blow Out! https://www.facebook.com/racknrollcafe
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Black Bear Stamford: DJ tonight! Plus, $4 Jameson shots and Bud tall-boys!! http://blackbearstamford.com
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Brick House: College Bowl Games continue…plus, NBA and College and hoops all on their 20+ TVs! Plus, $8 Sam Adams Pitchers and $4 Fireball Shots open to close and a couple of lovely ladies behind the bar!!! https://www.facebook.com/brick.house.16?fref=ts
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Dino BBQ: Roxy Perry’s Blues Show LIVE!!! 9pm and NO Cover! https://www.facebook.com/roxy.perry.96
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Seaside: Free Lunch LIVE tonight at 10pm! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seaside-Tavern/53827971498
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Tiernans: Crash 21 LIVE tonight at 9:30pm! http://tiernansbar.com
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 Ok guys, there ya’ go!  If we missed anyone, we apologize but we can only post what we find.  Keep Warm Keeping it Local Stamford!!!
Happenings

Blizzard ’14 is On the Way Stamford–But Here’s What’s Happening…

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Hi all…as you are probably aware by now, there is some snow on the way. There is not much going on tonight but we are posting what we’ve found.  If you do decide to head out there and we don’t have your favorite place on our list, call ahead and  no matter where you go, PLEASE be careful!  We offer the option of staying in this evening.  It’s warmer and safer. But just in case you are looking to venture out, here’s what’s happening…
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The Fez: CLOSED at 7pm tonight.
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Brick House: Karaoke CANCELLED for tonight but: 2 for 1 Bud Light Pitchers + $5 Pizza’s + $4 Rum Chata’s Open to Close. 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!  Tonight, our buddy DJ Paulie C will be in the house to get you movin’ tonight and getting you inspired for the weekend. Plus, enjoy $4 Domestic drafts and 4 shots of SoCo for $20!  https://www.facebook.com/caseys.stamford?fref=ts
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Black Bear Stamford: “When it snows, it flows”– $2 Drafts during the storm! http://blackbearstamford.com
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SBC Stamford: Snow party tonight with happy hour starting up again after 10pm! https://www.facebook.com/sbc.stamford?fref=ts
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Ok, so that’s what we’ve found!  Good luck, be safe and Thanks for Keeping Storms Local Stamford!!!
Happenings

Ring in 2014 LOCALLY Stamford!!

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You know our slogan: Keep it Local Stamford!

Well, we’ve rounded up a long list of places where you can Keep New Year’s Local too!!

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Just check out our page: https://onthemenuct.com/new-years-eve-stamford-style/

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When you  get towards the bottom of the page, you will notice that we’ve made sure to include the phone numbers for taxi and car services in Stamford. Please make sure to take them with you when you go out so you will not have to drive!

 

We’d like all of you to have a very Happy and SAFE New Year!!!

Happenings

Sunday Funday and New Year’s Night…

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Hey guys, we wanted to remind you that if you are looking for someplace to go for Sunday Funday, we have your info right here on our site!

Just hit the Sunday Funday page for ideas on where to go to watch the games as well as where to head out to tonight for dancing and singing!

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Also, if you look at out site menu, you will also see that we’ve added a page for New Year’s happenings around our fair city! We are proud to say that it is quite a list and we may be adding to it as well.
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Also, we made sure to include the contact numbers for taxi and car services so that you won’t have to worry abut driving that night!

So go out, have a good time and as always: Thanks for Keeping it Local Stamford!

Happenings

Saturday Night is Here!!!

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Saturday night is upon us and it is the last Saturday of 2013!  So it is time to grab some friends and get out there tonight!!!  (Need another incentive?  It’s actually a bit warmer out there too!!!) So let’s get right to it…
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Seaside: 1 Wild Night (Bon Jovi Tribute Band) LIVE tonight at 10pm!  It is their first CT appearance and if you know your Bon Jovi trivia, you could win a copy of the “Rock and Roll War Stories” book by Gordon G.G. Gebert.  $5 cover. https://www.facebook.com/events/406064499520285/
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Tiernan’s: Dirty Stay Out LIVE tonight at 10pm! http://tiernansbar.com
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The Fez:  Mid Atlantic Title will play LIVE at 9pm and DJ Johnny Darer will be in the house as well!! http://thefez1.com
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Bradfords Stamford: DJ Dan Mele upstairs tonight!! https://www.facebook.com/Djdanmele?hc_location=stream
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Compass Entertainment:  Dj Tuto & Dj Dice tonight with special appearance by Rageni!  Doors open at 9pm and drink specials all night long!! https://www.facebook.com/compass.afterdark
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Rack n Roll: DJ Manny tonight!  NO cover!! https://www.facebook.com/racknrollcafe
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Brick House: College hoops, college football and NBA action all on their 20+ TVs!! Plus, $6 Shock Top pitchers, 2 for 1 Coronas and 50 cent wings.  http://brickhousebarngrill.com
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Boca: DJ Rob Muskus in tonight and late night menu served until 12:30am! https://www.facebook.com/Bocastamford
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Black Bear Stamford:  DJ plus drink and shot specials all night long!  http://blackbearstamford.com
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Bar Q: Keep the holiday spirit going tonight with fireball and the girls in their holiday flannel! https://www.facebook.com/bar.stamford?fref=ts
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Have fun tonight guys!  Keep Saturdays Local Stamford!!!