Lafayette Exhibit at The Great American Stamp Show, Hartford CT
Connecticut Convention Center, Hall AB 100 Columbus Blvd., HartfordAugust 15-18, 2024 Thurs. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Come learn about Lafayette’s personal, military, and political journey through this living exhibit. Below is a PDF with more information about the exhibit. For more information
Antientist Burial Ground Tour: The African American Connection: New London
Hempsted Houses 11 Hempstead Street, New LondonVisit one of New England’s earliest graveyards with a special focus on those of African descent who are buried there. Meet your guides from the Hempsted Houses and the New London chapter of the NAACP at the burying ground at the top of Hempstead Street. Buy Tickets For more information
Gallery Talk • Marvin Espy: Up from the Asphalt at Lyman Allyn
Lyman Allyn Art Museum 625 Williams Street, New LondonJoin us for a gallery talk with artist Marvin Espy and Curator Tanya Pohrt as they explore the images and ideas presented in Up from the Asphalt. For more information
Matt Schofield Trio – at Ballard Park in Ridgefield
Ballard Park 485 Main Street, RidgefieldThere are no reservations or tickets. Just come with your blankets, chairs and picnics. Three time “British Blues Guitarist of the Year”, Schofield’s authenticity, mastery of guitar, emotive vocals, and improvisational brilliance is brought to life within his innovative original compositions. https://www.mattschofield.com Generously underwritten by the Anna-Maria & Stephen Kellen Foundation For more information
The Importance of Being Furnished Exhibition: Eustis Estate: Milton
Eustis Estate 1424 Canton Ave, MiltonThrough October 27, 2024 Friday - Sunday, 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The Importance of Being Furnished tells the stories of four New England homes and their creators, examining the pioneering role bachelor designers played in historic preservation, collecting, and professional interior design. From the Gilded to the Jazz ages, these so-called “artistic” men were as […]
The Tiny Cupboard Comedy Club’s Stand-Up Comedy Shows—Everyday in Bushwick!
Tiny Cupboard 10 Cooper Street, Brooklyn, NYNightly Shows Winner of Timeout New York's Best New Culture Spot! The tiny cupboard is the coolest, most intimate, and truly most affordable high-quality comedy club in nyc. located in Bushwick, Brooklyn, this is the current best place to discover future famous comedians before they're famous. Pro-stand-up comedy showcase show—see a bunch of different comics […]
TerrifiCON; Comic Con at Mohegan Sun!
Mohegan Sun 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, UncasvilleFriday, August 16th: 1:30pm - 8:00pm Saturday, August 17th: 10:00am - 7:00pm Sunday, August 18th: 10:00am - 5:00pm TERRIFICON is a 3 day celebration of superheroes, comic books, anime, sci-fi/fantasy TV and movies! Meet Marvel/DC artist and writers at the largest gathering of Comic book creators in New England. Meet Actors from your favorite films […]
The 71st Annual Bridgewater Country Fair
The Bridgewater Fair Grounds 100 Main Street South, BridgewaterAugust 16-18, 2024 There is a large variety of great food tents throughout the fairgrounds from our famous roast beef sandwiches, slowed cooked chicken, fresh buttery corn, tacos, ice cream, fried dough, BBQ, fried Oreos and many more. All of the food at the Bridgewater Fair is prepared and cooked by our volunteer fireman and […]
Annual Hamburg Fair in Lyme
Hamburg Fair 2 Sterling City Rd, LymeAugust 16th-18th, 2024 This family-friendly fair showcases many agricultural fair traditions while highlighting top local music talent and entertainment. The intimate size of the fair makes for easy navigation, parking and crowd control. Visitors will enjoy Carnival rides and games, food concessions, pony rides and entries and exhibits for farm, animal, crafts, fruits, vegetables and […]
Concert on the Green: Sing and Play with Mrs. Bergin at La Grua Center: Stonington
La Grua Center 32 Water St, StoningtonJoin Ms. Bergin, beloved local children’s musician for an hour of music and singing. Bergin O’Malley, a pop-folk singer songwriter, first started writing children’s music twelve years ago when she was pregnant with her first child Emmett. Along with her singing partner, Melissa Haith, she wrote and released two children’s albums, Sing and Play Together, […]
A Max Roach Centennial Tribute: M’Boom + Horns Featuring: Warren Smith and Bobby Sanabria / The Kojo Melché Roney Experience
Marcus Garvey Park 18 Mt. Morris Park West, NYCIn celebration of Max Roach 100, and in partnership with Jazzmobile, the legendary late jazz drummer will be honored with a performance by M’Boom and Horns led by Joe Chambers and Warren Smith. M’Boom, founded by Max Roach, an ensemble comprised completely of percussionists using marimba, xylophone, tympani, vibes, bells, gongs, and a musical saw in addition […]
Insects At Night! Nocturnal Adventure at Flanders Nature Center
FLANDERS NATURE CENTER 596 Flanders Road, WoodburyAre you curious about nocturnal insects? Everyone’s familiar with daytime insects, but rarely have a chance to see the array of moths, beetles, and other insects that wait until dark to emerge from their daytime hiding places. We will collect, observe, and learn about nocturnal insects and their relatives. This is a great family program. […]