Bats: Winged Wonders, presented by Bat Rehabilitator Maureen Heidtmann with Essex Library

Essex Library Association 33 West Avenue, Essex

Maureen Heidtmann, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, will provide an overview of bats of the world, with an emphasis on our local species. The presentation will cover the myths and misconceptions about these fascinating creatures, the many roles bats play to ensure a healthy planet, the perils bats face in their struggle for survival, their amazing […]

11th Annual CVA Frog Rock Summer Shack Gathering : Volkswagen Car Show

Frog Rock Summer Shack 212 Pomfret Rd, Eastford Ct

A social event for all VWs. Burgers, Hot Dogs, Seafood and Ice Cream available at the food stand. Next we head down the road to the Tri State Cruisers Saturday night cruise from 3 till dark at the junction of Rt.169 and Rt. 101, Pomfret Center. For more info please call: Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 […]

Artist Talk: Everyday Stories: Clara Nartey in Cheshire

Workshop Gallery at Ball & Socket Arts 493 W Main St Building 3, Cheshire

Through August 18, 2024 Artist Talk July 20 This exhibit highlights the stories of everyday people through textile portraits. I want to tell the stories of spirituality, identity, joy, excellence, hard work and struggle which are as old as humanity itself. For example, there’s the story of Sissieretta Jones who was so excellent as a […]

Nutmeg Book Club: Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good at Essex Library

Essex Library Association 33 West Avenue, Essex

Join us for our all-new monthly book club, celebrating Connecticut’s own kid’s book award, for kids in grades 4-6! Books are available for pickup starting October 1 with a special Nutmeg Book Club Kit that includes activities, stickers, bookmarks, and other goodies related to the book! This month we are reading Loki: A Bad God's Guide […]

CARIBBEAN RUM & FOOD FESTIVAL in New Britain

Beehive Stadium 230 John Karbonic Way, New Britain

Annual CARIBBEAN RUM & FOOD FESTIVAL The theme for the 2024 festival is “The Art is in the Mix”. The showcase of Caribbean Rum, Cocktails, Food, Arts & Craft and live entertainment International artist and more. 21 + event and ID is required to enter. Proceeds from this event benefits our disability kids program. Ticket […]

$20 – $40

S.A.L.T. @ Saltwater Farm Vineyard/ Spencer & Lynn Collaboration

Saltwater Farm Vineyard 113 Pendleton Hill Road, North Stonington

Join us on July 20th at Saltwater Farms for a singular summer celebration. S.A.L.T stands for Sea, Air, Land, Tasting. This tasting event will feature 50 wines (including special selections from Saltwater Vineyards) that are all made from coastal vineyard's. A soirée of summer with wines that were made by the water to be drank […]

$75

Cyanide Beach Party: A Mostly In The Daytime Drag Show in New Haven

Witch Bitch Thrift 105 Whitney Ave, New Haven

Get your big sun hats on, a towel to lay on, and plenty of sunscreen to protect you from how hot these acts are going to be! The Cyanide family are coming to New Haven to celebrate the sun and show you how good our local drag favorites really are! Starring: Frankie Cyanide Paxx Headroom […]

$15

Summer Concert | Bluegrass Guitarist Rick Snell at Grace Farms

Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan

Rick Snell is the virtuosic guitarist behind New York City’s thriving bluegrass scene. This July, he’s headed to Grace Farms for a lively summer concert the entire family can enjoy! Step into this rich, quintessentially American genre — then let loose and dance in the Sanctuary aisles. Perhaps best enjoyed in the heat of summer, bluegrass has a one-of-a-kind […]

$8 – $10

Punk Rock Picnic at The Hygienic: New London

Hygienic Art 79 Bank Street, New London

You don't want to miss Superbald's 1st Annual Punk Rock Picnic! Featuring Music from The Dogmatics, Superbald, The Pneumatics, and Mitch Kramer, Beach Swag, Hotdogs and Cold Beverages-what else do you need?! Saturday, July 20th 6pm Tickets $10 For more information

$10

Potluck and Dance Party at Hadlyme Public Hall

Hadlyme Public Hall 1 Day Hill Road, Lyme

Have dinner with your friends at an old-fashioned potluck from 6-7 pm (BYOB) followed by a rollicking dance party with John Brown and the BackPorch Pickers from 7-9 pm. Good times and great dance music. Bring your friends and neighbors. Donations welcome at the door.   For more information