A Haunted House, Beer and Wine Tastings, a Zombie Chase, and More in Manchester This Weekend

A Haunted House Experience - The Palace of Terror
Friday, 6 p.m. - The storied history of The Stafford Palace gets even more legendary. Maybe it's something in the water, but things around here have been a bit strange for a long time. Take a journey through a nightmare doorway into a universe of the unexpected and the unknown. Can your mind comprehend what you'll perceive, or will madness take over as worlds unseen and unfathomed are revealed? Find out at the Palace Theater. Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under. Visit www.thestaffordpalacetheater.com for 
tickets, or call the box office at 860-851-9780.

Savion Glover's SoLe Sanctuary
Friday, 8 p.m. - In SoLe Sanctuary, Savion Glover's reverence for the art of tap is put to the stage literally in the form of a living altar where he can pay his respects to the craft he has perfected. Described by the New York Times as "...barebones and pure, full of the kind of rhythmic innovation that trips down one path, splinters off in different directions and then sweeps back home." Tickets start at $32.

Family Program: Picture Yourself at the Connecticut Historical Society
Saturday, 10 a.m. - Come and explore the newest exhibit, Through a Different Lens: Three Connecticut Women Photographers, and then decorate your own picture frame to take home. Use the frame to display one of your favorite photographs or use it as a special gift for a friend or family member. This drop-in activity is great for children 10 and under. All supplies are provided by the CHS. For more information, call 860-236-5621 x222 or e-mail erin_strogoff@chs.org. Free on-site parking is available.

Hooker Brewery Beer Tasting to Support My Sisters' Place
Saturday, 6 p.m. - Taste a variety of Hooker beers, sample delicious BBQ from CT's renowned Smokin' with Chris Restaurant, and listen to lively covers by The Groove Junkies (New England's Party Band). There will be raffles and prizes. Admission is $35 per person or $45 at the door. Proceeds from the party benefit My Sisters' Place, helping homeless families in Greater Hartford since 1982. A "diaper drive" will also be going on so please bring boxes or packages of diapers (sizes 4, 5, or 6) to redeem free raffle tickets. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/8423501921/efblike.

The Art of Wine and Chocolate
Saturday, 7 p.m. - Enjoy an evening of wine tasting paired with a Munson's Chocolate tasting. There will be elegant passed hors d'oeuvres, a live jazz band, "sleight of hand" roving entertainment, a silent auction, a huge raffle, and a door prize. The cost is $50 per person. Please call the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce to reserve at 860-646-2223 or visit www.manchesterchamber.com. Reservations are required.

Zombie Chase 5k
Sunday, 10 a.m. - Feel the thrill of being chased or be the chaser in this year's first ever epic Zombie Chase 5K sponsored by the Hartford Marathon to benefit the Ron Foley Foundation. Taking place at the West Hartford Reservoir, humans will start at 10 a.m. with the zombies following close at hand at 10:02 a.m. To register for this race, please visit http://www.hartfordmarathon.com/Events/Zombie_Chase.htm. Hartford Marathon will continue to accept registration, even to the actual day. Walk-ins are always welcome. There will be a post-race party to follow at McLadden's Irish Publick House in West Hartford.