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Long Wharf Park Cleanup
Long Wharf Park Cleanup
Join Save the Sound and Discovering Amistad for a volunteer coastal cleanup at Long Wharf Park! Help remove litter and debris from the shoreline, protecting marine life and keeping our waters clean. This is a great opportunity to make a direct impact on the health of Long Island Sound. Gloves and supplies will be provided. Register […]
Sunday Farm Market at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Sunday Farm Market at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
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. […]
Smoke & Strings at Stone Acres Farm with Nick Bosse & Friends!
Smoke & Strings at Stone Acres Farm with Nick Bosse & Friends!
Come celebrate Summer in CT for an afternoon of Smoke & Strings! Open fire BBQ, smoked meats, full bar and the best damn music! Admission to "Smoke & Strings," a […]
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The 2025 SummerSing Series in Old Saybrook
The 2025 SummerSing Series in Old Saybrook
The 2025 SummerSing series will run for six consecutive Mondays from June 23 to July 28. All events will be held at First Church of Christ in Saybrook, 366 Main St, Old Saybrook. Registration will run from 6:30-7pm, with singing from 7-9pm. The entrance fee is $20 per person. Scores will be available to borrow, […]
National Theater Institute at The Eugene O’Neill Theater Student Performances
National Theater Institute at The Eugene O’Neill Theater Student Performances
Mondays June 16 through July 21,2025The National Theater Institute's Theatermakers Summer Intensive trains students in a credit-earning curriculum of acting, directing, and playwriting. The six-week program focuses on: cultivating constant creativity practice, essential training techniques, high-quality mentorship, and collaborative opportunities that yield original work. Students' pieces are performed for free each Monday night. Tickets are […]
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Milford Makers Meet-Up at the Milford Library
Milford Makers Meet-Up at the Milford Library
Calling all crafters! Are you a maker in the Milford, CT area? Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint or indulge in any other portable craft? If so, come make with us! This is a group for local makers, fiber artists, and crafters to gather and work on your projects (BYO materials) over a good cup of […]
National Musical Theater Conference Performances at The Eugene O’Neill Theater
National Musical Theater Conference Performances at The Eugene O’Neill Theater
July 1-12, 2025 About the Conference The National Music Theater Conference is the nation's premier program for the development of music theater, including book musicals, song cycles, operas, and hybrid pieces. Each […]
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Indoor Rock Climbing in Fairfield
Rock Climb in Fairfield offers various climbing classes, including "Intro to Climbing," "Learn to Belay," "Learn to Lead," and outdoor climbing options. These classes cater to climbers of different skill levels, from beginners to those looking to advance their techniques. Join RCF Instructors for a one-hour, on-the-wall workshop designed to help improve your climbing technique […]
Storytime at the Yellow Farmhouse: Ages 3-5
Storytime at the Yellow Farmhouse: Ages 3-5
Wednesdays, from July 2 to August 27 10AM - 11AM Children and their caregivers join Yellow Farmhouse educators under the apple tree for a story, a nature activity, and a […]
Zoom Language Conversation Group: Beginner/Intermediate French at The Westport Library
Zoom Language Conversation Group: Beginner/Intermediate French at The Westport Library
The Westport Library's beginner/intermediate French conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 10 to 11 am via Zoom. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in French on a variety of topics. The group welcomes anyone interested in […]
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Ivoryton Playhouse Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Ivoryton Playhouse Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
June 26th - July 27th, 2025 Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s family-friendly, colorful musical tells the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. With catchy songs like “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door,” this tale of faith and perseverance is presented with a vibrant pop and rock-infused score that […]
Adam Viens: Solo Exhibition at Real Artways
Adam Viens: Solo Exhibition at Real Artways
Through July 17, 2025 Viens is a mixed-media artist whose work delves into concepts of time, perception, memory, and philosophy. As a physical representation of intellectual and emotional processes, Viens’ work presents a combination of frantic, improvisational technique and slow, interpretive contemplation. The result is admittedly abstract however, frequently edging in and out of vague […]
6th Annual Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Stamford History Center
6th Annual Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Stamford History Center
4th of July is back on the Steps of Hoyt-Barnum, Stamford’s oldest dwelling and Rick Petersen will be your guide as General Putnam at 10 am sharp! He will be […]
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Les Fleurs: A Curated Tour with Sandra Sigman: Paris Antique Buying Tour 2026
March 13 - 17, 2026 A Curated Tour Une Histoire d’Amour Sandra's love affair with Paris began in her early twenties, igniting a passion that would eventually inspire her to open Les Fleurs. For over a decade, she has professionally sourced and curated antiques for her beloved shop. Now, she's inviting you to join her […]
The Connecticut Mountain Dulcimer Gathering
The Connecticut Mountain Dulcimer Gathering
The CT MT Dulcimer Gathering is a monthly mountain dulcimer jam. The Northeast Dulcimer Orchestra is a performance group with a varied repertoire. Starting in April 2024, we will once again meet at Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Avenue, Colchester, Ct. on the 1st Saturday of the month. For more information
French Canadian Jam at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
French Canadian Jam at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in, please get in touch with jam organizer, Joe Lavariere, at joesondra@juno.com. Please note: the French Canadian Jam will take […]
Introduction to Classical Latin at Blackstone Library in Branford
Introduction to Classical Latin at Blackstone Library in Branford
Class will meet in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon beginning Saturday, September 7, 2024. The study of Latin exercises memory, increases English vocabulary, and broadens general knowledge. Using the textbook Ecce Romani I, participants will learn Latin vocabulary, English vocabulary derived from Latin, Latin and English grammar, translation skills, and ancient Roman geography, […]
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St. Paul’s on the Green Organ Concert Series
St. Paul’s on the Green Organ Concert Series
Beginning October 8 and continuing on the first Sunday of the month through May, St. Paul’s on the Green will be presenting organ recitals featuring exceptional young musicians and concert artists on the Reuter/E.M. Skinner Op. 753 – 53 rank Pipe Organ. Admission by freewill donation in support of the musical life of St. Paul’s. […]
Sunday Farm Market at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Sunday Farm Market at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
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. […]
Stony Creek Farmer’s Market 2025 Season
Stony Creek Farmer’s Market 2025 Season
Through November 2, 2025 We are a small Farmers Market est. in 2024. Creating an environment where community, neighbors and friends can come together. We value supporting our local farmers […]
6 events,
Scottish Country Dancing in Hamden, Hartford, Middletown and Mystic
We are a group of dancers who meet regularly to dance Scottish Country Dance. We are not all Scottish but we do like to dance. We like the challenges of learning and dancing new dances and the social aspects of dancing with others. We have fun. Newcomers welcome. We share the costs of maintaining our […]
An Gorta Mór: Selections from Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum at Walsh Gallery: Fairfield
April 11 – August 16, 2025 This exhibition will present some of the highlights of the collection of Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum. This remarkable collection investigates the Irish Famine of 1845-1852 and its impact through art, by some of the most eminent Irish and Irish-American artists of the past 170 years. James Arthur O’Connor, Scene in […]
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts: FIGURE DRAWING – METHODS & MATERIALS OF THE BAROQUE & THE 18TH CENTURY
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts: FIGURE DRAWING – METHODS & MATERIALS OF THE BAROQUE & THE 18TH CENTURY
Instructor: Jon DeMartin Dates: July 7-11, 2025 Times: 9 am–4 pm (break 12–1 pm) This five-day workshop aims to teach students to build a solidly constructed three-dimensional figure, as they progress from […]
Free Summer Studio 2025 in Graphic Design at Southern Connecticut State University
Free Summer Studio 2025 in Graphic Design at Southern Connecticut State University
Calling all High School juniors and seniors in South Connecticut Summer Studio 2025 is a FREE immersive, pre-college experience in graphic design for motivated high school students. Hosted by Southern Connecticut State University’s Department of Art & Design, the program offers hands-on, college-level coursework in a supportive and creative environment. Over the course of four […]
The 2025 SummerSing Series in Old Saybrook
The 2025 SummerSing Series in Old Saybrook
The 2025 SummerSing series will run for six consecutive Mondays from June 23 to July 28. All events will be held at First Church of Christ in Saybrook, 366 Main St, Old Saybrook. Registration will run from 6:30-7pm, with singing from 7-9pm. The entrance fee is $20 per person. Scores will be available to borrow, […]
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Arts in Mind Program for People with Young-Onset Alzheimer’s at Yale Art
Arts in Mind Program for People with Young-Onset Alzheimer’s at Yale Art
Arts in Mind is a free monthly program for individuals with Young-Onset Alzheimer’s or in the early stages of memory loss, along with their care partners. This online program connects close looking at art from the Gallery’s collection with art-making opportunities. Art supplies used during the session may include pencils, colored pencils, markers, crayons (oil […]
Shipwright’s Daughter Rum Runner Dinners Aboard the Sabino Steamboat
Shipwright’s Daughter Rum Runner Dinners Aboard the Sabino Steamboat
May 27-July 8-August 5-Spetember 9, 2025 JOIN US FOR A 2-HOUR SUNSET CRUISE aboard the beautifully restored Sabino Steamboat WITH FOOD FROM JAMES BEARD AWARD FINALIST, CHEF DAVID STANDRIDGE IN […]
Steven Spielberg & the Birth of the Summer Blockbuster at the Milford Library
Steven Spielberg & the Birth of the Summer Blockbuster at the Milford Library
It's the 50th anniversary of the classic movie, Jaws, and the dawning of the legendary career of director Steven Spielberg. The movie not only put Spielberg on the pop culture map […]
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Storytime at the Yellow Farmhouse: Ages 3-5
Storytime at the Yellow Farmhouse: Ages 3-5
Wednesdays, from July 2 to August 27 10AM - 11AM Children and their caregivers join Yellow Farmhouse educators under the apple tree for a story, a nature activity, and a farm-fresh snack. No fee for caregivers. To view our full calendar, click here $15 per class | Ages 3 - 6 years old For more information
Camp Explore 2025: Bit Board Rover ‘Bots with Josh Burker at Westport Library
Camp Explore 2025: Bit Board Rover ‘Bots with Josh Burker at Westport Library
Join Josh Burker for an exploration of Brown Dog Gadget's brick-based Microbit Robot. We will construct the base unit on day 1, debug it, and program it. Day two we […]
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Greenleaf Stoneware Pottery Classes in East Hampton
Classes at Greenleaf Stoneware offer first hand experience of the pottery making cycle. Beginning emphasis is placed on working with one of the four potter’s wheels. A slab roller is available for those who wish to try hand building. The course lasts eight weeks with one three hour class a week plus independent practice time […]
25th Annual Vivian & Stanley Reed Marine Show at TownHouse Gallery Stamford
June 26 - July 31, 2025 Join us to celebrate the opening of our annual marine-themed exhibition, honoring founding members Vivian and Stanley Reed—lifelong supporters of the arts and avid sailors. This multimedia juried show features artwork inspired by the sea, the shoreline, boats, and life near the water. Juried by local artist and SoundWaters […]
Fox Farm Brewery in Salem now Pairing with Cato Corner Cheese
Fox Farm Brewery in Salem now Pairing with Cato Corner Cheese
The top meets the top! Fabulous Beer with Fabulous Cheese in the nicest surroundings. Family and dog friendly! HOURSThursday and Friday 12 - 7PM Saturday from 11AM - 6PM Sunday from 11 AM - 5PM For more information
Patio Now Open at Bloodroot in Bridgeport
Patio Now Open at Bloodroot in 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 […]
Thursdays on the Dock 2025 at the Connecticut River Museum
Thursdays on the Dock 2025 at the Connecticut River Museum
Thursdays in July and August 5:30 – 7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 16 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. Swing by each Thursday evening in July and August, bring a chair or blanket, listen to a free concert, and watch the sun go down over […]
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Dance for PD®: Mark Morris Dance for People with Parkinson’s
Zoom and In-person classes available in Middletown, New London and Branford. NMS is proud to be the Connecticut affiliate of Dance for PD®, the award-winning, internationally-acclaimed program of The Mark Morris Dance Group. Dance for PD offers dance classes for people with Parkinson’s disease and related neurological disorders through its network of partners and affiliates in more […]
NORTH STONINGTON AGRICULTURAL FAIR
NORTH STONINGTON AGRICULTURAL FAIR
JULY 10 - 13, 2025 HOME ARTS AND CRAFTS ~~CONCESSIONS~~RIDESLIVESTOCK SHOWS AND PULLS~~STAGE ENTERTAINMENTPIG RACING ~ BLACKSMITH DEMOSAWMILL EXHIBITIONS~~CARRIAGE DRIVING SHOW~~TRUCK & TRACTOR PULLS~~MAGICIAN~~HAM & BEAN DINNER~~DOG DEMOS AND MUCH […]
EVENING IN THE GARDEN at Hollister House Garden
EVENING IN THE GARDEN at Hollister House Garden
As the light fades and day turns to evening, enjoy the company of friends and neighbors and see the beauty of the garden in a different light. Come have a glass of wine in the barn. Then enjoy a walk in the garden where you will delight in the intimate outdoor spaces, bordered by dramatic […]
Concerts in the Park – Acoustic Marshpit at Washington Park in Groton
Concerts in the Park – Acoustic Marshpit at Washington Park in Groton
Bring your chair or blanket, have dinner from the food trucks and enjoy some great summer music! For more information
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The 14th Annual New York City Poetry Festival on Governors Island
From The Poetry Society of New York: "Every year on the last weekend in July, the New York City Poetry Festival unites the vast and diverse New York City poetry community on the idyllic summer paradise of Governors Island. The festival invites poetry organizations and collectives of all shapes and sizes to bring their unique […]
7th Annual Woodies at Mystic Seaport
Sponsored by Yankee Wood Chapter of the National Woodies Club. Pre-registration is required. Info: Bill Lyman | 860.908.8097 | mysticwoodies@gmail.com For more information Photo: Yankee Wood Chapter
Free Shipping Over $300 @ at Spencer & Lynn in Mystic
Beat the summer traffic! Free Shipping on Orders over $300! For more information
Introduction to Bladesmithing with Jamie Lundell at Dragon’s Forge in Wolcott
Introduction to Bladesmithing with Jamie Lundell at Dragon’s Forge in Wolcott
Students will forge a knife from 1075/1080 high Carbon steel grind heat treat and sharpen the knife as well are wrap the grip in paracord. You must be 18 years or older to attend this class. Refund Policy: Students who withdraw from a class up to two weeks before the class are eligible for a full refund less […]
The Joke Show! at The Legacy Theater
The Joke Show! at The Legacy Theater
Saturday, July 12 at 10am & 1pm Autographed Books for sale after the show, AND meet the author himself! Based on Alan Katz hilarious book that's selling like hot cakes, The Funniest Joke Book Ever for Kids, The Joke Show! comes to you with fresh family fun and even a few lessons along the way! Don't […]
John Boone—WHATSWHAT at Lyman Allyn
John Boone—WHATSWHAT at Lyman Allyn
May 3 – August 10, 2025 Attuned to idioms and their layers of meaning, artist John Boone (American, born 1951) explores the complexity of language in his word-based paintings. At once playful and serious, Boone engages the viewer with familiar phrases, initiating a conversation and inviting the viewer to imagine what comes next. WHATSWHAT features a […]
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Fairfield Farmer’s Market 2025 Season
Fairfield Farmer’s Market 2025 Season
Sunday June 8, 2025- Sunday October 12, 2025 Farmers Markets are Rain or Shine! Market season is short, and unless there are dangerous weather conditions, FFM goes on — every Sunday, 10-2 on Sherman Green downtown Fairfield. Farms and vendors have worked many hours and traveled long distances to bring their products to market every […]
Sunday Farm Market at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Sunday Farm Market at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
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. […]
Family Day Storytelling at Yale University Museum of Art
Family Day Storytelling at Yale University Museum of Art
Every 4 weeks on Sunday, 1-2pm We invite families to join us for folktales, myths, and exciting stories from around the world that highlight objects in the collection and inspire children of all ages to view art in new ways. No registration required; meet by the couches in the Gallery lobby. For more information
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Single-Session Open Studios at Lyme Academy of Fine Art: Printmaking/Sculpture/Drawing
These are ongoing studio sessions: For more information and scheduling Open Studio Printmaking Thursdays, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm, monitored Saturdays, 10:30 am- 2:30 pm, monitored Open Studio Figure Drawing Saturday Morning Open Figure Drawing – Short Pose 10 am-1 pm Monitored by Ethan Martin Location: Cole Studio Open Studio Sculpture Saturday Morning Open Studio […]
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts: Portrait in Stone: An Introduction to the Machinetta in Stone Carving with Fred X Brownstein
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts: Portrait in Stone: An Introduction to the Machinetta in Stone Carving with Fred X Brownstein
Instructor: Fred X Brownstein Dates: Monday, July 14–Sunday, July 20, 2025 Times: 9 am–4 pm This workshop introduces the Italian machinetta, or pointing machine, and methods for transferring measurements from a model to stone. […]
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts: Figure Drawing In Graphite – Gesture, Anatomy, and Form with Darren Kingsley
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts: Figure Drawing In Graphite – Gesture, Anatomy, and Form with Darren Kingsley
Instructor: Darren Kingsley Dates: Monday, July 14–Friday, July 18, 2025 Times: 9 am–4 pm (break 12–1 pm) This workshop focuses on drawing from a gestural approach, aiming to achieve both an interesting and lifelike block-in and accuracy. Students learn about anatomy, structural landmarks, and gestural lines before moving on to theoretical and observational value modeling of the figure, […]
The 2025 SummerSing Series in Old Saybrook
The 2025 SummerSing Series in Old Saybrook
The 2025 SummerSing series will run for six consecutive Mondays from June 23 to July 28. All events will be held at First Church of Christ in Saybrook, 366 Main St, Old Saybrook. Registration will run from 6:30-7pm, with singing from 7-9pm. The entrance fee is $20 per person. Scores will be available to borrow, […]
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Talk: Art in Context | “Swimming with Turner” at the Yale Center for British Art
Talk: Art in Context | “Swimming with Turner” at the Yale Center for British Art
Steve Mentz will argue that Turner presents water as a challenge to human ideas of order. J. M. W. Turner's seascapes demonstrate how his engagements with water—as subject, substance, […]
From Tide to Table: as 3-Part Hands-On Series with The Shipwright’s Daughter & Mystic Aquarium
From Tide to Table: as 3-Part Hands-On Series with The Shipwright’s Daughter & Mystic Aquarium
Join us for an unforgettable evening of ocean-inspired cuisine and conservation at Tide to Table: A Coastal Culinary Collaboration, hosted by Mystic Aquarium and The Shipwright’s Daughter. Class 1- Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 Farming The Sea: The Rise of Edible Oceans HOW AQUACULTURE IS TRANSFORMING OUR PLATES AND OUR PLANET. Class 2- Tuesday, July 15th, […]
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Singin’ in the Rain at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford
July 16 - August 17, 2025 A New Comedy by Jacques Lamarre Screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green Songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc. A wildly inventive re-imagining of “the greatest movie musical of all time” set […]
Storytime at the Yellow Farmhouse: Ages 3-5
Storytime at the Yellow Farmhouse: Ages 3-5
Wednesdays, from July 2 to August 27 10AM - 11AM Children and their caregivers join Yellow Farmhouse educators under the apple tree for a story, a nature activity, and a farm-fresh snack. No fee for caregivers. To view our full calendar, click here $15 per class | Ages 3 - 6 years old For more information
Zoom Language Conversation Group: Beginner/Intermediate French at The Westport Library
Zoom Language Conversation Group: Beginner/Intermediate French at The Westport Library
The Westport Library's beginner/intermediate French conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 10 to 11 am via Zoom. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in French on a variety of topics. The group welcomes anyone interested in […]
POWER LINE: Yale School of Art at Perrotin Gallery in New York
POWER LINE: Yale School of Art at Perrotin Gallery in New York
June 12 -August 1, 2025 Perrotin New York is pleased to present Power Line, an exhibition of works by the Yale School of Art Painting and Printmaking Graduate Class of 2025. Through painting, sculpture, or installation, these artists share a deep engagement with materiality, memory, identity, and transformation. The exhibition marks Perrotin's third collaboration with Yale […]
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Opening Reception of Tod Papageorge: At the Beach + In the Pool: On Influence at MoCA Westport
Opening Reception of Tod Papageorge: At the Beach + In the Pool: On Influence at MoCA Westport
June 26 – October 12, 2025 MoCA CT will be presenting a major photography exhibition, Tod Papageorge: At the Beach, alongside works by Papageorge’s former graduate students, In the Pool. The companion exhibitions were organized by the photographer Lisa Kereszi, and showcase the work of Tod Papageorge (b. 1940), a Connecticut-based, internationally-acclaimed artist and teacher whose contributions to American street photography […]
Guilford Farmer’s Market 2025 Season
Guilford Farmer’s Market 2025 Season
Mark your calendars for **May 15th from 4–7 PM**! Come kick off the season with us and discover all the amazing things our market has in store.We’re thrilled to welcome back some of your favorite vendors, along with some exciting new faces. Plus, **Frank’s Wood Fired Pizza** will be serving up delicious wood fired pizzas […]
Thursdays on the Dock 2025 at the Connecticut River Museum
Thursdays on the Dock 2025 at the Connecticut River Museum
Thursdays in July and August 5:30 – 7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 16 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. Swing by each Thursday evening in July and August, bring a chair or blanket, listen to a free concert, and watch the sun go down over […]
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The Tiny Cupboard Comedy Club’s Stand-Up Comedy Shows—Everyday in Bushwick!
Nightly 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 […]
2025 New Canaan Village Fair & Sidewalk Sale
Sponsored annually for over 50 years by the Chamber of Commerce, and held every year on the third Saturday in July, the origins of the Sidewalk Sale date back to the 1920’s, when merchants put their wares on the sidewalks for sale. In recent years the Event has expanded to include a “Pre-Sale” day on Friday […]
Megafauna: Ezra Moth: Solo Exhibition at Real Artways
Megafauna: Ezra Moth: Solo Exhibition at Real Artways
Jun 19 - Aug 24, 2025 My work teeters on the edge of speculation and functionality, between science fiction and practicality, and it always deals with the intersection of ecology and queer liberation. It is not medium specific and has been presented in the form of sculptures, speculative agriculture interventions, and performance artworks. Largely, I […]
Navigation Tools For The Backpacker: Map & Compass Workshop
Navigation Tools For The Backpacker: Map & Compass Workshop
Map and compass skills are an important set of tools for any backpacker, day hiker or adventurer. Not only do they help provide a safe and enjoyable experience, but they also open the door for exploration. No matter where you are, a map and compass will not fail you as long as you know how […]
Watercolor Weaving Workshop at Whiting Mills in Winsted
Watercolor Weaving Workshop at Whiting Mills in Winsted
(This class will meet 3 times to complete the project for the one-time fee.) Ages 16 and older Welcome to the Watercolor Weaving Workshop! Join me for a fun and creative workshop where you can learn how to combine the beautiful art of watercolor painting with the intricate technique of weaving. This hands-on workshop is perfect […]
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Lyman Orchards Blueberry “Bluegrass” Festival
Lyman Orchards Blueberry “Bluegrass” Festival
Save the Date! Lyman Orchards Blueberry "Bluegrass" Festival will be at the Apple Barrel Farm Market celebrating Blueberries & Blues! Blueberry picking, live music, pie eating contests & more! Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10 AM - 4 PM. Visit https://lymanorchards.com/event/blueberry-festival-2025/ for the most up to date schedule of events.
Guilford Craft Expo 2025
Guilford Craft Expo 2025
July 18-20, 2025 Come to the historic Guilford Green July 18-20 where you can view fine handmade works and meet over 170 talented artists from across the nation. Did you know Craft Expo is one of the longest-running craft shows in the US? For more than 60 years, craft artists and enthusiasts alike have made […]
Introduction to Classical Latin at Blackstone Library in Branford
Introduction to Classical Latin at Blackstone Library in Branford
Class will meet in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon beginning Saturday, September 7, 2024. The study of Latin exercises memory, increases English vocabulary, and broadens general knowledge. Using the textbook Ecce Romani I, participants will learn Latin vocabulary, English vocabulary derived from Latin, Latin and English grammar, translation skills, and ancient Roman geography, […]
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Level 2 USDF/USEF Dressage Show at Magnolia Equestrian Center in Willington
Level 2 USDF/USEF Dressage Show at Magnolia Equestrian Center in Willington
United States Dressage Federation Show Series For more information
Sunday Farm Market at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Sunday Farm Market at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
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. […]
Stony Creek Farmer’s Market 2025 Season
Stony Creek Farmer’s Market 2025 Season
Through November 2, 2025 We are a small Farmers Market est. in 2024. Creating an environment where community, neighbors and friends can come together. We value supporting our local farmers and small businesses and have the intention of our market to be a space where they can grow, collaborate and connect. Vendors: BakeryBrotWorkshop – Organic, […]
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Art Explorers: Enchanted Kingdoms Summer Children’s Workshop in Vernon
Dates: Monday–Friday, July 21–25, 2025 Morning Session (ages 5–8): 9:00am–12:00pm Afternoon Session (ages 9–12): 1:00–4:00pm Limited to 12 students each session
Take a Tour of Connecticut’s beautiful State Capitol building
Take a Tour of Connecticut’s beautiful State Capitol building
Capitol Information and Tours at the Connecticut State Capitol is operated by the League of Women Voters of Connecticut Education Fund and sponsored by the Joint Committee on Legislative Management, Connecticut General Assembly. General tourist information centers are located outside room 101 in the State Capitol and on the first floor, west entrance in the […]
Archaeology Field School for Adults with the Office of State Archaeology in South Glastonbury
Archaeology Field School for Adults with the Office of State Archaeology in South Glastonbury
21 – 25 July 2025 Participants will gain hands on experience contributing to an authentic and significant archaeological investigation, working with primary sources at a 17th-century colonial site in South Glastonbury, Connecticut. Days will start at 9am and end at 3pm, with a break for a brown bag lunch. The field school will cover the basics of […]
Child of Earth & Starry Heaven: Author Event with L. Annette Binder at Avon Public Library
Child of Earth & Starry Heaven: Author Event with L. Annette Binder at Avon Public Library
Join us for a moderated conversation with L. Annette Binder, to celebrate the release of her new book, Child of Earth & Starry Heaven, winner of the Wandering Aengus Book Award. When Annette’s mother, Helena, starts to forget things she’s always known, Annette researches ways to keep her mother from losing touch with the world. The book […]
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Author Talk with Lili Anolik & James Frey Elm Street Books
Author Talk with Lili Anolik & James Frey Elm Street Books
Join us Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:00 PM for an author talk with Lili Anolik, here to share her book Didion & Babitz. Joining her in conversation will be local […]
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Storytime at the Yellow Farmhouse: Ages 3-5
Storytime at the Yellow Farmhouse: Ages 3-5
Wednesdays, from July 2 to August 27 10AM - 11AM Children and their caregivers join Yellow Farmhouse educators under the apple tree for a story, a nature activity, and a farm-fresh snack. No fee for caregivers. To view our full calendar, click here $15 per class | Ages 3 - 6 years old For more information
UCONN Master Garden Talk: Weeds with Benefits: Reframing the Unwanted in Haddam
UCONN Master Garden Talk: Weeds with Benefits: Reframing the Unwanted in Haddam
A UCONN Master Gardener Class with Jacqueline Crepeau Open to the public What makes a plant a “weed,” and what are we losing when we pull them? This class explores the ecological, culinary, and medicinal value of so-called weeds. Many are native or naturalized plants with overlooked roles in our gardens and landscapes. We’ll also […]
Ocean House Author Series: New York Times bestselling author Jessa Maxwell
Ocean House Author Series: New York Times bestselling author Jessa Maxwell
Join us as Ocean House owner and award-winning author, Deborah Goodrich Royce moderates a conversation with our featured author. This week, bestselling author Jessa Maxwell will be discussing (and signing) […]
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Thursdays on the Dock 2025 at the Connecticut River Museum
Thursdays on the Dock 2025 at the Connecticut River Museum
Thursdays in July and August 5:30 – 7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 16 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. Swing by each Thursday evening in July and August, bring a chair or blanket, listen to a free concert, and watch the sun go down over […]
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38th Annual Old Lyme Midsummer Festival
Join us for art, music, food, and family fun at the 38th Annual Old Lyme Midsummer Festival. The day’s events begin with a 5k and then continue with festivities at the Lyme Art Association, Florence Griswold Museum, Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, and Old Lyme Inn. Friday Night Concert: July 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm […]
6th Annual RomantiConn 2025 in Trumbull
6th Annual RomantiConn 2025 in Trumbull
July 25 · 8am - July 26 · 6pm EDT Kitty Berry Books, LLC. is excited to announce the 6th annual RomantiConn Romance Author Signing Event! It will be a […]
New Haven Night Market 2025
New Haven Night Market 2025
New Haven Night Market is downtown NHV’s evening bazaar, taking place in different downtown locations and gathering all to celebrate the vibrant New Haven and Connecticut community’s entrepreneurs, art, music, […]
30th Annual Litchfield Jazz Festival – Washington CT
30th Annual Litchfield Jazz Festival – Washington CT
July 25- 27, 2025 Set in the picturesque, rolling Litchfield Hills, the Litchfield Jazz Festival celebrates its 30th Anniversary this summer. That first line-up three decades ago would be the envy of any major festival today—Diana Krall, Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard, Russell Malone, Peter Bernstein, Ahmad Jamal, Renee Rosnes, JJ Johnson ... If you remember […]
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25th Annual Vivian & Stanley Reed Marine Show at TownHouse Gallery Stamford
June 26 - July 31, 2025 Join us to celebrate the opening of our annual marine-themed exhibition, honoring founding members Vivian and Stanley Reed—lifelong supporters of the arts and avid sailors. This multimedia juried show features artwork inspired by the sea, the shoreline, boats, and life near the water. Juried by local artist and SoundWaters […]
The Farmer’s Market at Tiffany Farms
The Farmer’s Market at Tiffany Farms
May 24, 2025 -October 11, 2025 Saturdays | 10am – 12:30pm Love your farmers! For more information
With Every Fiber | Long-Term Exhibition at Grace Farms
With Every Fiber | Long-Term Exhibition at Grace Farms
With Every Fiber is a long-term exhibition aiming to inspire understanding and care about the materials that make up the built world around us. In 2020, Grace Farms launched Design for Freedom, a collaborative global movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain, create true market transformation, and build a more equitable future. […]
20th International Sea Glass Festival at Mystic Seaport Museum
20th International Sea Glass Festival at Mystic Seaport Museum
July 26–27, 2025 The 20th International Sea Glass Festival will be held at Mystic Seaport Museum on July 26–27. Shop and support International Sea Glass Association (ISGA) artists (50+ vendors) who will be selling their creations, learn about sea and beach glass from experts, view collections, and enter the Sea Glass Contest! Vendors will be set […]
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Sunday Farm Market at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Sunday Farm Market at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
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. […]
Summer Concert Series: Maria Tiscia and Rio Bound at the Bartlett Arboretum
Summer Concert Series: Maria Tiscia and Rio Bound at the Bartlett Arboretum
Maria Tiscia and Rio Bound perform Brazilian jazz including the music of Tom Jobim, Sergio Mendes, Ivan Lins, and many others. Members must sign in to get the member rate. The concert will take place on the Great Lawn. Bring chairs or a blanket, and a picnic dinner. In the event of rain, the concert […]
Vine & Vibes: CHERYL WHEELER / GOODNIGHT MOONSHINE at Small Batch Cellars in North Haven
Vine & Vibes: CHERYL WHEELER / GOODNIGHT MOONSHINE at Small Batch Cellars in North Haven
If your idea of a folk singer/songwriter concert is a bunch of people clapping politely after songs, and then sitting quietly while the performer says things like "This next song is about ...", well, you've never seen a Cheryl Wheeler concert before. Cheryl's concerts are more like what you would find at a comedy club than expect […]
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Scottish Country Dancing in Hamden, Hartford, Middletown and Mystic
We are a group of dancers who meet regularly to dance Scottish Country Dance. We are not all Scottish but we do like to dance. We like the challenges of learning and dancing new dances and the social aspects of dancing with others. We have fun. Newcomers welcome. We share the costs of maintaining our […]
Art Explorers: Enchanted Kingdoms Summer Children’s Workshop in Vernon
Dates: Monday–Friday, July 28–Aug 1, 2025 Morning Session (ages 5–8): 9:00am–12:00pm Afternoon Session (ages 9–12): 1:00–4:00pm Limited to 12 students each session
Art Explorers: Epic Art Travels Summer Children’s Workshop in Vernon
Dates: Monday–Friday, July 28–Aug 1, 2025 Morning Session (ages 5–8): 9:00am–12:00pm Afternoon Session (ages 9–12): 1:00–4:00pm Limited to 12 students each session
Bears in Connecticut with DEEP Master Wildlife Conservationist Paul Colburn at Deep River Library
Bears in Connecticut with DEEP Master Wildlife Conservationist Paul Colburn at Deep River Library
CT DEEP Master Wildlife Conservationist Paul Colburn will present "Black Bears in Connecticut." This presentation focuses on the history of black bears in Connecticut, an overview of black bear habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and current research efforts. It also provides practical recommendations for optimum coexistence with our black bear population. Black bear artifacts are shared […]
The 2025 SummerSing Series in Old Saybrook
The 2025 SummerSing Series in Old Saybrook
The 2025 SummerSing series will run for six consecutive Mondays from June 23 to July 28. All events will be held at First Church of Christ in Saybrook, 366 Main St, Old Saybrook. Registration will run from 6:30-7pm, with singing from 7-9pm. The entrance fee is $20 per person. Scores will be available to borrow, […]
National Theater Institute at The Eugene O’Neill Theater Student Performances
National Theater Institute at The Eugene O’Neill Theater Student Performances
Mondays June 16 through July 21,2025The National Theater Institute's Theatermakers Summer Intensive trains students in a credit-earning curriculum of acting, directing, and playwriting. The six-week program focuses on: cultivating constant creativity practice, essential training techniques, high-quality mentorship, and collaborative opportunities that yield original work. Students' pieces are performed for free each Monday night. Tickets are […]
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Storytime at the Yellow Farmhouse: Ages 3-5
Storytime at the Yellow Farmhouse: Ages 3-5
Wednesdays, from July 2 to August 27 10AM - 11AM Children and their caregivers join Yellow Farmhouse educators under the apple tree for a story, a nature activity, and a farm-fresh snack. No fee for caregivers. To view our full calendar, click here $15 per class | Ages 3 - 6 years old For more information
Zoom Language Conversation Group: Beginner/Intermediate French at The Westport Library
Zoom Language Conversation Group: Beginner/Intermediate French at The Westport Library
The Westport Library's beginner/intermediate French conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 10 to 11 am via Zoom. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in French on a variety of topics. The group welcomes anyone interested in […]
Make Your Own Braided Rug at Whiting Mills in Winsted
Make Your Own Braided Rug at Whiting Mills in Winsted
Come join me for this fun and creative event. Learn how to make your very own unique braided rug from scratch. No experience necessary - I will guide you through the process step by step. I use old and new techniques to create these rugs. The atmosphere is relaxing and welcoming, so give it a try! This […]
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Thursdays on the Dock 2025 at the Connecticut River Museum
Thursdays on the Dock 2025 at the Connecticut River Museum
Thursdays in July and August 5:30 – 7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 16 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. Swing by each Thursday evening in July and August, bring a chair or blanket, listen to a free concert, and watch the sun go down over […]
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The 2025 92nd Litchfield County 4-H Fair – Goshen Fairgrounds
The 2025 92nd Litchfield County 4-H Fair – Goshen Fairgrounds
August 1, 3, 2025 Connecticut has seven 4-H Fairs that are held throughout the summer and fall. They give participants the chance to share their projects with the community. This is also when an experienced adult will evaluate each project. Fairs are fun for people of all ages! They have games, entertainment and educational exhibits. […]
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts: 2nd Annual Student & Faculty Exhibition
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts: 2nd Annual Student & Faculty Exhibition
Through August 31, 2025 The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts is pleased to announce the public opening on May 19, 2024 of Beyond the Figure: A Student and Faculty Exhibition. Learn More Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 12–4 pm David Baird, Principal Drawing & Painting Instructor, Spring Still Life. Oil on panel, 2025.
The Shanghai Quartet at Norfolk Music Shed
The Shanghai Quartet at Norfolk Music Shed
“A wonderfully ferocious and illuminating performance.” The Washington Post LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6 ZHOU LONG Chinese Folk Songs FRANZ SCHUBERT String Quartet in d minor, "Death and the Maiden," D. 810 Shanghai Quartet PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION 7–7:40 PM | BATTELL RECITAL HALL For more information
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Shakespeare in the Park – “Twelfth Night” at Eisenhower Park in Milford
Shakespeare in the Park – “Twelfth Night” at Eisenhower Park in Milford
Aug 2 & 3, 2025 The Shakespeare play, Twelfth Night, will occur in three locations: the Stratford Library, Boothe Memorial Park in Stratford, and Eisenhower Park in Milford. Audiences will have the chance to experience the play in both traditional and outdoor community settings. July 12 at 2pm at Stratford Library (Stratford) July 18, 19 at 7pm, at Boothe Memorial Park […]
Shakespeare in the Park – “Twelfth Night” at Stratford Library
Shakespeare in the Park – “Twelfth Night” at Stratford Library
Aug 2 & 3, 2025 The Shakespeare play, Twelfth Night, will occur in three locations: the Stratford Library, Boothe Memorial Park in Stratford, and Eisenhower Park in Milford. Audiences will have the chance to experience the play in both traditional and outdoor community settings. July 12 at 2pm at Stratford Library (Stratford) July 18, 19 at 7pm, at Boothe Memorial Park […]
The Connecticut Mountain Dulcimer Gathering
The Connecticut Mountain Dulcimer Gathering
The CT MT Dulcimer Gathering is a monthly mountain dulcimer jam. The Northeast Dulcimer Orchestra is a performance group with a varied repertoire. Starting in April 2024, we will once again meet at Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Avenue, Colchester, Ct. on the 1st Saturday of the month. For more information