CELEBRATION
Kwanzaa Lighting Celebration in Downtown New London
Downtown New London Bank Street, New LondonThe City of New London and the New London NAACP will have a ceremony tonight starting at 5:00 pm at the Parade Plaza to light the Kinara for the first night of Kwanzaa. We invite the community to come out and enjoy the celebration. The colors of each candle have symbolic meanings. The black candle […]
Radiance: A Festival of Lights at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art 600 Main Street, HartfordJoin us for a vibrant Festival of Lights, where we celebrate Hanukkah and Kwanzaa in the spirit of unity and faith. Enjoy outdoor Menorah lighting and an indoor Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebration, featuring family-friendly crafts and activities, kosher food, and crafts. This community event aims to bring together diverse communities and promote dialogue and shared […]
29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy of Social & Environmental Justice
Yale Peabody Museum 170 Whitney Ave, New HavenJoin the Yale Peabody Museum, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the New Haven Museum for the 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy of Social and Environmental Justice with a full day of free events open to all. Generously sponsored by Citizens. For over two decades, the Yale Peabody Museum has worked alongside […]
Moon Over Manhattan: Lunar New Year Family Day 2025
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, NYCJoin us in welcoming the Year of the Snake at Asia Society's 2025 Lunar New Year Family Day program! On Saturday, January 25, come watch exciting lion dances and martial arts demonstrations, sing along to fun New Year songs, and enjoy some Year of the Snake-themed arts and crafts! Don't forget to enjoy some delicious Lunar New Year snacks […]
Lunarfest 2025 in New Haven
Lion Dance Parade Whitney Avenue, New HavenJoin us on February 1 at 10 am on Whitney Avenue to ring in the New Year with our lion dance parade. After the parade, attend workshops, performances, and more at our partner venues. Lunarfest is Connecticut’s largest annual Lunar New Year celebration. Featuring a traditional lion dance troupe, local artists, and local organizations, the […]
Emily Austin (We Could Be Rats) Author Talk and Signing at Bank Square Books
Bank Square Books 80 Stonington Road, Mystic, CTBank Square Books presents an author talk and signing with Emily Austin, for her new book, We Could Be Rats. Emily will be in conversation with Lara Ehrlich, author of Animal Wife. A moving story about two very different sisters, and a love letter to childhood, growing up, and the power of imagination—from the bestselling author of Everyone […]
Lunar New Year Celebration in Manchester with Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
CT State Community College Great Path, ManchesterOur Lunar New Year Celebration returns on Saturday, February 22, 2025! Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Connecticut’s vibrant Asian American Pacific Islander community! Let’s unite as friends, neighbors, and supporters to welcome prosperity and good fortune in the year ahead. Enjoy food, crafts, live performances, and more at this family friendly event. Free […]
Albanian Spring Celebration at Çka ka Qëllu in Stamford
Çka ka Qëllu 15 Clark St, StamfordJoin us for a global spring celebration with friends – on the eve of the Albanian spring festival Dita e Verës. Celebrate the coming of spring with us at Stamford’s renowned Çka ka Qëllu, a rare museum-style restaurant featuring incredible Albanian cuisine. Çka ka Qëllu’s head chef has curated a special tasting menu designed exclusively […]
Arbor Day 2025 at Conn College Arboretum
Conn College Arboretum 270 Mohegan Avenue, New LondonCome celebrate trees with us! For more information
35th Anniversary Celebration at R J Julia Bookstore in Madison
RJ Julia Booksellers 768 Boston Post Road, MadisonJoin us for special events, exciting giveaways, and meaningful initiatives that support literacy and our local communities. GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY THAT HAS SUPPORTED US “Fill the Bus Book Drive” to Support Read to Grow 10 am to 2 pm How to Participate: Donate a Children's Book – Bring a new or gently used children’s […]
Westville ArtWalk 27 in New Haven
Edgewood Park Edgewood Avenue, New HavenMay 5-10, 2025 A day filled with fun for the whole family. Food, Music, Circus, Pet Parade, Art and Much More Artwalk is going to be HUGE this year! Friday night May 9 Cirque Kikasse is going to take our block party over the top! Details, beer tickets and more at www.westvilleartwalk.org For more information […]
Spring Soirèe: A Festive Celebration at ‘The Boulders,’ a Historic Ridgefield Home
The Boulders Off Rockwell Road, RidgefieldSOIRÉE Hats Off to Spring! Saturday, June 7, 2025, 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Soirèe Tickets are $200. Please join us on Garden Tour Eve at a private home in Ridgefield for a wondrous and celebratory garden soirée, Hats Off to Spring! This festive and lively event will feature sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, music, cocktails, and plenty of […]