French Canadian Jam at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford

Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in, please get in touch with jam organizer, Joe Lavariere, at [email protected]. Please note: the French Canadian Jam will take […]

Long Table Farm 256 BEAVER BROOK ROAD, Lyme

The farm is bustling with life and abundant with produce.  We've gotten so much planted this week and many spring projects are wrapping up.  Come check out what has changed! Our Market will be open every Saturday starting April 6th, until Thanksgiving. 10AM-1PM with guest vendors weekly. For more information

72nd Annual Stonington Village Fair

Wadawanuck Square 22 High Street, Stonington

A Fundraiser for the Stonington Community Center The Stonington Village Fair is a regional time-honored tradition drawing thousands annually. The first Village Fair was held on August 14th, 1952 to commemorate the 1814 Battle of Stonington. This cherished event, a cornerstone of Stonington Borough's summer calendar, promises to bring together families, friends, residents, and visitors […]

Water, Wampum & Medicine Wheels. Mohegan Life on the Thames Boat Tour

City Pier New London

The first inhabitants along the western side of the Massapequatuck (Thames) River — the Mohegan tribe — settled here from the time of Sachem Uncas’ birth toward the end of the 16th century. Led by Tribal members, their stories demonstrate how crucial the Thames River was for food, wildlife, transportation, and trade as well as […]

Free – $25

The Good Life – Yale at Essex Library

Essex Cross Lots 40 West Avenue, Essex

"A recent study found that 37% of teens say the have poor mental health." Let's make a change. Join us for an intro to Yale's popular Science of Wellbeing course for young adults. We'll investigate the videos of Dr. Laurie Santos and find tips on how to feel less stressed and thrive in an overwhelming […]

The Cove Warehouse at Wethersfield Cove

Wethersfield Warehouse Wethersfield Cove, Wethersfield

The Cove Warehouse is open Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, late May through early October. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. The venerable Cove Warehouse on our Wethersfield Cove dates to the late 17th century; it is the last remaining of six warehouses that stood on the river’s edge to accommodate […]

Roaring Twenties Lawn Party at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswitch, MA

August3 & 4, 2024 Don't miss the event of the summer! Come to Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich for an afternoon of roaring twenties fun at our historic seaside estate. You'll find 1920s and 30s jazz on 2 stages, antique autos, a vintage fair, flappers and dandies, suffragists, and contests. Explore the […]

$48 – $100

Pasta Dinner: Sound View Beach Association

Shoreline Community Center 39 Hartford Avenue, Old Lyme

Saturday August 3rd, doors open from 5:30 to 8 PM. Enjoy delicious pasta, meatballs, fresh salad, bread, desserts, and coffee. All you can eat! Walk-ins welcome. Donations adults $12, children under 8 years $6. Tickets available at door or call Val at 860-716-6632. For more information  

$6 – $12

Discussions and Film Series at Kindred Thoughts: Happy Birthday, Mr. Baldwin: Giovanni’s Room

Kindred Thoughts Bookstore 1001 Main Street., Ste 8, Bridgeport, CT

Our dear elder brother, James Baldwin, was born 2 August 1924. In this year of 2024, during the month of August, we celebrate and honor James Baldwin in what would be his centennial birthday. Happy Birthday, Mr. Baldwin! To honor Mr. Baldwin, we thoughtfully and creatively set out to celebrate the many aspects of his life […]

Robert Codio Jazz Trio at Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe

Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe 68 Lyme Street, Old Lyme

Robert Codio grew up listening to the sounds of gospel piano every Sunday. Later on, he found and was influenced by the recordings of the great jazz pianists Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, and Thelonious Monk. He has played internationally from Connecticut to China. During the day Robert works as a certified Music Therapist, helping children […]

$10

CES MMA 78 at Foxwoods

Foxwoods Resort and Casino 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Ledyard

Don’t miss the hard-hitting action of CES MMA 78 at Foxwoods Resort Casino! For more information

$77 – $201

Parker Quartet at Norfolk Music Shed

Norfolk Music Shed 49 Battell Rd, Norfolk

A program of works by W.A. MOZART, VIJAY IYER, LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN and ANTONÍN DVORÁK's Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81 with pianist Max Levinson For more information PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION 7–7:40 PM | BATTELL RECITAL HALL Join Professors from the Yale School of Music before the Friday evening concerts to learn about the weekend’s programs. […]

$10 – $70