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

Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market Every Sunday

Elephant's Trunk Flea Market 490 Danbury Rd490 Danbury Rd, New Milford

Come and see why the Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market is the Largest Weekly Flea Market in New England.  We’re open every Sunday, April into December, pending weather and field conditions.  It’s best to follow our weekly Facebook Posts for updates and announcements.  Don’t miss out on the action……the Trunk has something for everyone.  If you’re […]

$3

Coventry Farmers Market at Nathan Hale Homestead

Nathan Hale Homestead 2299 South St, Coventry

The Coventry Farmers’ Market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead is an experience not to be missed. This market carries the tradition of being the largest farmers’ market in the state, featuring some of the best of Connecticut-grown, Connecticut-made products in one of the most unspoiled countryside settings in the state. Each week, […]

Call for Artists: Summer Artisan Market at ARTS CENTER EAST Vernon

Arts Center East 709 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon

Arts Center East is having a Summer Artisan Market, August 1–4! This event is open to Artisan Crafters and Artists. Artisan Crafters will be given a table space to set up their handmade goods. Artists will be given wall space to hang framed pieces.  For more information

$15 – $20

Workshop with Ridgefield Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher at Ridgefield Library

Ridgefield Library 472 Main Street, Ridgefield

Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher, is holding a workshop twice a month on first and third Sundays, 1:30 to 3:30. Please register for either Group A (first Sunday) or Group B (third Sunday), but not both. Each poet should arrive with one poem in hand for that day. It will be read and discussed with […]