Dialogues: Night in an Early 1800s Concert Hall at Norfolk Music Shed

Norfolk Music Shed 49 Battell Rd, Norfolk

You, the audience, become part of the performance. We’ll transport you – in spirit that is – to a concert during early 1800’s.  We hope you will act just as the audience did then – we’ll show you how! JUAN CRISÓSTOMO DE ARRIAGA String Quartet No. 1 in d minor JOHANN STRAUSS, JR. Kaiser-Walzer, Op. […]

$75 – $750

5th Annual Summer Farm Festival with Art & Craft Fair at Hein Farm

The Farm Truck at Hein Farm 303 Meadow Road, Farmington

August 9th & 10th, 2025 Join us for 2  days of celebrating summer with local artisans,  live music, Greenhouse Tavern Food Truck, cut your own flowers, big plant sale and  more! Free Admission.  Free Parking.  Event Hours 10-4 Saturday & Sunday. For more information  

$14 – $44

Arthur Russell: The Platform on the Ocean at Little Island: Hudson River Greenway

Little Island Pier 55, Hudson River Greenway, NYC

August 10, 2025 The music of multi-hyphenate icon Arthur Russell echoes throughout the Island in a marathon event curated by Thomas Bartlett, embracing the full breadth of Russell’s work from art-pop to folk to disco, and crescendoing in this headline performance by a starry array of artists exemplifying Russell’s groundbreaking, genre-bending legacy.NYT : "A marathon evening […]

Short Story Intensive at Westport Writers’ Workshop with Samantha Keller

Westport Writers’ Workshop 25 Sylvan Rd. S Suite J,, Westport

Mon, August 11th – Friday, August 15th 10:00-12:00 EST Online or In Person  Writing a short story is no easier than writing a novel, in fact, it can be more challenging as writers must hone their story across only a few pages rather than a few hundred. Over five days this summer, we will explore […]

$320

Patio Now Open at Bloodroot in Bridgeport

Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant and Bookstore 85 Ferris Street, Bridgeport

We specialize in ethnic vegan and vegetarian cooking. To appropriately make use of local ingredients, our menu changes regularly to reflect the seasons. The menu listed here may differ slightly from the actual menu in the restaurant at any given time.* Items marked with 🌱are either gluten free —or can be prepared that way. We have a wide variety […]

Milford Oyster Festival

Fowler Field 1 Shipyard Ln, Milford

The  Festival dates are  August 15 and August 16 from 5pm to 10pm and besides a great music line up on both evenings  it will feature locally sourced oysters, great food and beverages.  We will also have amusements on both Friday evening  and Saturday from noon to 10pm.  For more info please visit our new […]

Tours to climb Harbor Lighthouse with the Custom House Maritime Museum in New London

Pequot Lighthouse Pequot Avenue, New London

Weekends New London Maritime Society offers tours for up-to five people to visit inside the lighthouse. Take the tour and climb 116 steps to the lantern room, all the while learning about the 264-year history of Harbor Light, one of the oldest lighthouses in the country and the tallest on Long Island Sound. We can't […]

$25 – $35

JIBBOOM CLUB #1 at the Custom House Maritime Museum in New London

Pequot Lighthouse Pequot Avenue, New London

JIBBOOM CLUB #1 meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:30 PM. Join us for a talk, good company, coffee & cookies. Sponsored by the Maco Family Fund, the gatherings are FREE and open to all.     ~ October 15 -- On October 15th we're trying something different, when master storyteller Claudia Kenyon invites six fellow Jibboomers to […]

$25 – $35

Norfolk Choral Festival at Norfolk Music Shed

Norfolk Music Shed 49 Battell Rd, Norfolk

Our season finale features a musical tour of choral works spanning the Renaissance to the 21st Century performed by the stellar Norfolk Festival Chamber Choir and Orchestra. Jeffrey Douma  conductor, Director Jeffrey Grossman  harpsichord and the Norfolk Festival Chamber Choir and Orchestra For more information  

$75 – $750

Sunday Farm Market at Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford

Through November 2, 2025 The SM&NC Sunday Farm Market is back and better than ever – and as always, admission to come shop is free! Join us each and every Sunday this summer, and pick up some great products and produce to support local agriculture. Our favorite vendors have returned along with some new friends. […]