History Rises From the Graves, A Talk on Tombstone Restoration at Essex Library

Essex Library Association 33 West Avenue, Essex

Hear about the history uncovered in the cemeteries of Essex! The Essex Library and Essex Historical Society present Michael Carroll, founder and director of the nonprofit organization Rediscovering History, Inc., to provide a talk on local gravestone restoration. Carroll’s organization has had a contract with the River View Cemetery Association to clean and reset gravestones […]

Canning Class: Sauce & Pickles at White Gate Farm

White Gate Farm 83 Upper Pattagansett Road, East Lyme

This is a 2 hour hands-on class and demonstration followed by a light dinner. Learn how to preserve your abundance of veggies and transform them into sauce, pickles and more.  Participants will take home a jar of tomato sauce. Class will be 2 hrs followed by a simple vegetarian dinner prepared by our chefs. BYOB […]

$75

Music Matters: German Romantic Clarinet ~ Campbell, Reinhardt, and Niekawa at La Grua Center

La Grua Center 32 Water St, Stonington

James Campbell & Alix Reinhardt, clarinets Futaba Niekawa, 1886 Chickering concert grand The German Romantic Clarinet Fantasies, a Concert Piece, a Sonata, and a Grand Duo Schumann  Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 von Weber  Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48 Mendelssohn  Konzertstück No. 1 for 2 clarinets & piano Brahms  Clarinet sonata No. 2 in E♭ Acclaimed clarinetists James Campbell and Alix Reinhardt – master and former student – will […]

$25

Connecticut State Steinholding Championship at Bad Dog Brewing in Torrington

Bad Dog Brewing 117 Water Street, Torrington

We're pumped to be returning with a great tournament this year and awesome Championship at Bad Dog Brewing Company to keep growing Steinholding in New England! We're going big again with a Steinholding tournament that spans the great Nutmeg State of Connecticut and culminates with the State Championship Finals on Saturday October 19th, 2024 at 6:00pm at Bad […]

Weird Autumn at the Dog Pound in Storrs

WEIRD AUTUMN October 19th @ 7pm 🍂 Spooky szn is upon us, so pull up to The Dog P0und for an awesome genre-blending bill featuring ATO @atoal3jo @i_killed_callmecreeps_ @/lyco! , @prayvivendi , @indigauxthefae , @carpool.hc and @dashcam.ct ! We are so excited to host some legendary CT artists! Pull up in your fall fits 🗣️ DM for address and directions information! 18+ and ABSOLUTELY NO […]

$7

Weekend Kitchen Cooking School: Fall Harvest with Chef Jeanine Kelly

Weekend Kitchen 16 Main Street, Essex

Weekend Kitchen's cooking school hosts talented local area chefs to provide a opportunity to learn from true professionals with different backgrounds- from restauranteurs to pastry chefs and caterers- each brings a unique perspective about cooking and food.  Together they bring their love of sharing their knowledge with you! Eating seasonally is the way to better health. […]

$95

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Costume Ball

Shore and Country Club 220 Gregory Blvd, Norwalk

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will hold, “The Mansion’s Costume Ball,” on Oct. 19, 2024, 7 p.m., at the Shore and Country Club, 220 Gregory Blvd, Norwalk, CT. The Museum will put its unique spin on a practice that Victorians were obsessed with, including Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, who hosted several costume balls during her long reign. Alva Vanderbilt’s costume party […]

$300

The Wild Brood, Teddy Rose, Acid Walls at Howard’s Bookstore in Torrington

Howard's Bookstore 25 Main Street, Torrington

@p4tched.up productions has put together a melty wavy psychedelic noodly show for us, and we are very excited. New to our stage will be @teddyrosect and @thewildbrooddd !!!!! What!? How did we get so lucky!? We've been seeing these bands pop up around CT and now they are finally here in Torrington. Returning to the […]

$15

An Evening with the Spirits at Blackstone Library in Branford

Blackstone Library 758 Main St, Branford

An Evening with the Spirits will feature a variety of whiskeys and other spirits to sample, plus psychics and mediums to help discover otherworldly spirits. Tickets are $45 per soul, must be 21+. Tickets available now. Click here to purchase your ticket. Event ticket includes the following: Whiskey and spirit tastings provided by Coastal Wine & Spirits […]

$45

Inner Groove at Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe

Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe 68 Lyme Street, Old Lyme

Denise Jones and Tom Sekscenski founded Inner Groove in 2009. Initially, the band started as a bar/cover band, but they soon began to add original songs to their setlist. Their songs are emotional portraits of people, love, and faith, and they draw inspiration from various genres such as folk, pop, rock, and country. Since their […]

$10

Fall Gala: Darien Dresses Up! at the Museum of Darien

Museum of Darien 45 Old King’s Highway, Darien

Darien, it’s time to get geared-up for fall activities and enjoy a night out with friends! So, pull out your best party clothes for the upcoming fundraising gala, Darien Dresses Up! on Saturday, October 19th at 7pm. The Museum of Darien is putting on the ritz and celebrating 100 years of style, with a festive […]

$125 – $350