Outdoor Swing: The Hartford Jazz Society's "Monday Night in Bushnell Park" series continues with a performance from their ten-piece New Directions Ensemble. The newly-formed big band debuted in August and is anchored by noted players Earl Macdonald and Kris Allen. They perform alongside a cast of young, up-and-coming musicians. Check out a performance here. Damian Curtis Quartet opens. No cover. 6 p.m.
Punk and Poetry: Edward Leonard's Beatnik 2000 performance series at Cafe Nine welcomes West Haven-based punksters X Pun X. Peter Lachman and George Morgio will play brief sets. Floatin' Fred, Billy K. and Kommodity kick things off with a poetry reading. No cover. 9 p.m.
Take The Stage: Sully's Pub is hosting another large-scale Acoustic Open Mic. The popular weekly events draw many of Hartford's best amateur musicians. Stop by to listen or perform and relax on the outdoor patio. No cover. 8 p.m.
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