🎸 Guitars, Garlic & Good Vibes All Week Long
Honor, unwind, and celebrate the start of summer with Wallingford’s best events
Hey Wallingford!✨
Memorial Day marks more than just a long weekend—it’s a time to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. ❤️🤍💙 As you pause to reflect and pay respects, don’t forget to soak in the simple joys of community, connection, and summer’s unofficial kickoff.
From solemn ceremonies and flag drop-offs to live music, cooking classes, and costume parties, this week has a little something for everyone. Let’s dive into what’s happening around town ⬇️
🍤 Learn to Make Shrimp Scampi
Tuesday, May 27, 5:30–8 PM
📍 Paradise Hills Vineyard & Winery, 15 Windswept Hill Rd
Grab your apron and your appetite—this interactive cooking class with award-winning Chef Gregg Amter and Mary of Mary’s Culinary Classes will teach you the art of a perfectly sautéed garlic shrimp scampi! 🧄🍤 You’ll leave with pro knife skills and a full belly. Wine available for purchase to sip while you cook! 🥂
🧘♂️ Vinyasa at Sunrise
Wednesday, May 28, 7 AM
📍 Divinely Rooted, 33 N Main St, Suite D
Start your midweek with intention and breath 🌅. Join certified instructor Myk for a Vinyasa yoga class that connects breath to movement to help you energize, focus, and sweat just a little 😅. All levels welcome!
☕️ Morning Networking Meetup
Thursday, May 29, 7:30–9 AM
📍 Spanish Community of Wallingford, 284 Washington Street
Build your network over morning coffee ☕️ and good vibes! Whether you're a small business owner or just looking to make new connections, this casual, friendly meetup is the perfect place to swap ideas and grow together 🤝.
🧠 Think Fast! Trivia Night
Thursday, May 29, 7–9 PM
📍 Center Street Brewing Co., 24 Wallace Ave
Trivia night is BACK and Patrick’s bringing the heat 🔥. Form your team (up to 6 people), grab a brew 🍺, and test your knowledge across fun and quirky categories. Top teams win prizes 🏆!
🎶 Live Music with Glenn Roth
Friday, May 30, 6–9 PM
📍 Center Street Brewing Co., 24 Wallace Ave
Glenn Roth is an absolute vibe. This masterful guitarist brings mellow, melodic energy that ranges from James Taylor to Bob Marley 🎸. Come for the tunes, stay for the atmosphere.
🎤 Tre Paul at Gaetano’s
Friday, May 30, 7–10 PM
📍 Gaetano’s Tavern on Main, 40 N Main St
Kick off your weekend with local favorite Tre Paul as he takes the stage at Gaetano’s 🎵. Grab a bite, order a drink, and enjoy a laid-back night of music and community!
🎭 Trivia, Karaoke & Decades Costume Party
Saturday, May 30, Doors at 6 PM
📍 Square Foot Theatre & Tavern, 950 Yale Ave
Come dressed from any decade—whether you’re a ‘70s disco queen or a 2000s pop star 💃—and get ready for a wild night of trivia, karaoke, and costume contests! Best dressed wins a prize 🎁. Drink specials from 6–7PM, trivia and karaoke start at 7!
US Flag Retirement Drop-Off
Saturday, May 31, 9–11 AM
📍 Wallingford Town Hall
In honor of Memorial Day and our nation’s flag, bring your worn or weathered American flags to Town Hall for proper retirement. The American Legion and Wallingford Lions Club will make sure they’re respectfully disposed of at a future ceremony. You can also donate old eyeglasses 👓 and hearing aids for those in need.
🔮 Discover Your Spirit Guides Workshop
Saturday, May 31, 1–4 PM
📍 Hidden Gem on Main, 33 N Main Street
Strengthen your connection to the spiritual realm with guided meditation, intuitive exercises, and messages from your spirit guides 🔮. Perfect for those curious about tapping into their inner wisdom. ✨
🎶 Gemsong Live at the Taproom
Saturday, May 31, 6–9 PM
📍 Center Street Brewing Co., 24 Wallace Ave
End your week on a high note 🎶 with the soulful sounds of Carla Gemma and Gemsong Productions! Expect a night filled with genre-spanning acoustic vibes and a packed taproom of happy faces 🍻.
That’s a Wrap 🎉
Whether you're cooking up a storm, catching live music, or just enjoying some sunshine downtown—Wallingford has a way of bringing people together. 💙
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Until next time, stay kind, stay curious, and we’ll see you around town.
💌 —The Wallingford Wrap Team