Cocktails with the Whales returns this spring and summer to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Enjoy drinks and food by Ocean Blue Catering, as well as live music in front of the outdoor Arctic Coast exhibit, home to the aquarium’s resident beluga whales. These gatherings take place on Thursday evenings – April 15, May 13 and 27, June 10 and 24, July 8 and 22 and August 19 – from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The evenings feature drink specials, including Ocean Blue’s signature “Belugatini”, hors d’ oeuvres such as chowder and quesadillas available for purchase and live music by Greg Piccolo in front of the Arctic Coast’s three 20-foot underwater viewing windows, providing guests an up-close look at the belugas.

Cost: $5 admission per person with cash bar and hors d’oeuvres available for purchase. Reservations are recommended. Click here to purchase tickets. Attendees must be 21 or older.