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Long Wharf Theater: UNBECOMING TRAGEDY: A RITUAL JOURNEY TOWARD DESTINY
May 11 - Jun 1 2025 In the confines of a solitary prison cell, a failed actor grapples with the haunting truth of his condition. Denied hope and sleep, he finds solace in the sanctuary of his imagination, transforming his cell into the unlikeliest of stages. As he navigates the roles of his life, vulnerability […]
The Levin Brothers at The Side Door
After 5 decades of glorious careers playing with virtually who is who in all genres of music - jazz, fusion, rock, pop and world music, and after guesting on each other’s projects - the Levin Brothers finally decided to have their own jazz band. The band has toured all over the USA, and has performed […]
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. […]
Workshop with Ridgefield Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher at Ridgefield Library
Workshop with Ridgefield Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher at Ridgefield Library
Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher, is holding a workshop twice a month on first and third Sundays, 1:30 to 3:30. Please register for either Group A (first Sunday) or Group B (third Sunday), but not both. Each poet should arrive with one poem in hand for that day. It will be read and discussed with […]
Matt Berninger at The District Music Hall
Matt Berninger at The District Music Hall
In 2023, after ten years of living in Los Angeles, Berninger (along with his wife and teenage daughter) moved to Connecticut. This change of scene suited him; he began to spend his days outside, painting, reading, smoking weed and listening to music, much of it his own. He wrote lyrics all over old baseballs, and […]
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Exploring The Covenant of Water with Abraham Verghese at R J Julia Bookstore in Madison
Exploring The Covenant of Water with Abraham Verghese at R J Julia Bookstore in Madison
Catch Abraham Verghese in conversation about The Covenant of Water, now available in paperback! Hear the stories behind this epic tale of love, family, and resilience set in South India—a novel that’s captured millions of readers around the world. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss! For more information Buy YOUR TICKET TODAY!
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Theater: YOUR NAME MEANS DREAM at TheaterWorks in Hartford
Theater: YOUR NAME MEANS DREAM at TheaterWorks in Hartford
JUNE 3 – JULY 6, 2025 A LOOK AT HUMANITY IN THE DIGITAL AGE We’re in the not-too-distant future. Aislin is old and isolated in her messy New York City […]
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The Baroness at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford
June 4 - 22, 2025 A New Comedy by Jacques Lamarre Baroness Elsa Schraeder has arrived at the Von Trapp mansion to seal the deal: her engagement to Austria’s most eligible bachelor, Georg Von Trapp. What The Baroness doesn’t count on mucking up her plans: a yodeling and curtain-sewing failed nun. Refusing to let a […]
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 […]
Who Is Harriet: Lecture Series at the Stowe Center
Who Is Harriet: Lecture Series at the Stowe Center
Who Is Harriet? is a new hybrid lecture series featuring scholars who are exploring Harriet Beecher Stowe and her work today. The speakers will share their latest research and diverse perspectives, developing the broader context within which Stowe lived and worked. The series will be presented in-person at the Katharine Seymour Day House (accommodations available upon […]
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Bartlett Book Club: Bimonthly Meeting
Bartlett Book Club: Bimonthly Meeting
What? The Bartlett Arboretum Book Club is a bimonthly program that brings readers and nature lovers together in one place. What we read is up to you! At each meeting, members vote from a selected list of nature, plant, gardening, or wildlife themed books, to determine what the next one will be. If you would […]
Connecticut Virtuosi: THE MUSICAL PILGRIMAGE OF POLISH DIASPORA in Hartford
Connecticut Virtuosi: THE MUSICAL PILGRIMAGE OF POLISH DIASPORA in Hartford
"WE THE PEOPLE" Immigrant stories in music - part 11 IN PROGRAM: Frédéric Chopin: Piano Concerto no. 2 in F-minor Soloist: Corbin Beisner Stanisław Moniuszko: Latin Mass in E-flat major with The Academic Choir of Lublin University of Technology For more information
Connecticut Virtuosi: THE MUSICAL PILGRIMAGE OF POLISH DIASPORA at the New Britain Museum of Art
Connecticut Virtuosi: THE MUSICAL PILGRIMAGE OF POLISH DIASPORA at the New Britain Museum of Art
"WE THE PEOPLE" Immigrant stories in music - part 11 IN PROGRAM: Frédéric Chopin: Piano Concerto no. 2 in F-minor Soloist: Corbin Beisner Stanisław Moniuszko: Latin Mass in E-flat major with The Academic Choir of Lublin University of Technology For more information
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Connecticut Sea Music Festival 2025: Essex
In historic downtown Essex : June 6 – 9, 2025 This family-friendly weekend includes a Symposium on the Music of the Sea, free daytime workshops and concerts featuring local, regional, and international maritime performers, a family stage, demonstrations of sailor skills, sails on the Connecticut River, a Sunday morning revival-style hymn sing, and late night […]
Symposium: The Music of the Sea: Connecticut Sea Music Festival: Essex
The 2025 Symposium on the Music of the Sea, directed for the fourth year in a row by Dr. Faye Ringel, will be held at the Essex Town Hall at 29 West Ave, Essex, CT from 9 AM-4:15 PM on Friday, June 6, 2025, with a break for lunch (coffee at 8:30 am). Keep your […]
George Cables Trio at The Side Door
When George Cables was going to school in New York City he used to walk the streets at night, taking in the cosmopolitan sights and sounds, mentally recording his encounters with “so many different kinds of people.” In his musical career as well, Cables has prowled sidestreets and main thoroughfares in relative anonymity, absorbing countless […]
Stamford Art Association Presents: Figure Drawing at UConn Stamford
Stamford Art Association Presents: Figure Drawing at UConn Stamford
FRIDAYS from 12- 3pm This 3-hour event is perfect for artists who want to deepen their understanding of anatomy, proportion, and form. With live models—both nude and clothed—posing in a variety of timed stills, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to sharpen your skills through focused practice. This event is open to ALL artists, regardless of skill level. […]
John Wiese with Lana Del Rabies at The Cellar on Treadwell
John Wiese with Lana Del Rabies at The Cellar on Treadwell
John Wiese (born April 18, 1977) is an American noise musician and visual artist based in Los Angeles, California. Wiese has released much of his material on his own Helicopter label. He graduated from the California Institute of the Arts in 2001 with a BFA in Graphic Design. Lana Del Rabies, conceived by artist Sam An, is a captivating force in underground […]
Hartford Symphony Orchestra Masterworks: Rachmaninoff & Rhapsody in Blue
Hartford Symphony Orchestra Masterworks: Rachmaninoff & Rhapsody in Blue
June 6-7-8-: 8PM HSO Masterworks Series - Rachmaninoff & Rhapsody in Blue Carolyn Kuan, conductor Clayton Stephenson, piano Adams, Doctor Atomic Symphony Gershwin, Rhapsody in Blue INTERMISSION Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances, op. 45 For more information
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West Hartford and Hartford Grandeur: A Historic Homes Happy Hour Tour
Step inside historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour Prospect Avenue! A broad street of grand homes, the east side lies within the Hartford city limits, across the street is West Hartford—in the late 19th century and into the 20th, the well-to-do built their fashionable homes on both sides. Situated […]
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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2025 Goodwin Forest Trail Run
2025 Goodwin Forest Trail Run
Save the Date! Sunday, June 8th The 11th Goodwin Forest Trail Run happens on the first FULL weekend of June and coincides with the national celebration of Trails Day. Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for registration information. The Goodwin Forest Trail Run is part of the 2017 Grand Tree Trail Race Series and […]
CT Seaport Car Club 9th Annual Antique and Classic Car Show
CT Seaport Car Club 9th Annual Antique and Classic Car Show
Join the CT Seaport Car Club for their 9th Annual Antique and Classic Car Show on Sunday, June 8th, 2025 (rain date June 15th) at Fairfield Ludlowe High School from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM! Enjoy a spectacular display of classic and antique cars, live music by Jukebox 45 Show Band, delicious food, vendors, and […]
Free Boxing for First Responders at Cus Boxing Gym in Milford
Free Boxing for First Responders at Cus Boxing Gym in Milford
Police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and nurses experience immense stress every day. Instead of carrying that stress home, we want to provide a healthy outlet through boxing—helping them relieve tension, build strength, and find a supportive community. Quick Details: What: Free Boxing for First Responders Who: Police, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, nurses When: Sundays at 10 AM (starting Feb 16, 2025, with […]
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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 […]
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Walk: 60 Years / 60 Trees: Flowering Trees at the Bartlett Arboretum
Walk: 60 Years / 60 Trees: Flowering Trees at the Bartlett Arboretum
“In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.” — Alice Walker In 1965 the State of Connecticut purchased F.A. Bartlett’s home and property, setting in motion the establishment of what today is the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens. To celebrate, the Bartlett is […]
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 […]
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Famous & Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann at Fairfield University Art Museum
Bellarmine Hall Galleries May 2 – July 26, 2025 Austrian-born Trude Fleischmann (1895-1990) was one of the most accomplished female photographers of the 20th century. After great success in Vienna in the 20s photographing artists, models, and performers, she fled the Anschluss in 1938, first to Paris and then New York. She opened a studio […]
Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez at Norwich Arts Center
Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez at Norwich Arts Center
Christine Ohlman, the current, longtime vocalist with NBC's Saturday Night Live Band, will perform on The Blues on Broadway stage with her band, Rebel Montez, showcasing her signature rock and soul vocals. For more information
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Reimagined Reflection at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
June 12 - September 29 Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, in collaboration with Silvermine Arts Center, will inaugurate its 2025 Season and the reopening of the Mansion after a two-year closure with a new contemporary art exhibition titled Reimagined Reflection. This exhibition will serve as a powerful metaphor for the Mansion’s renewal and transformation, reflecting broader themes of renaissance […]
Bringing Natalie Home: An Exhibit of Natalie Van Vleck’s Art at Flanders Nature Center
Bringing Natalie Home: An Exhibit of Natalie Van Vleck’s Art at Flanders Nature Center
After many years of being kept in storage, Natalie’s art will be on display in the newly renovated Van Vleck Gallery! In 1926, Natalie urged her parents to buy the saltbox house, which dates back to 1786 along with the accompanying farm land. She then built her art studio next door in 1928. This is […]
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 […]
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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 […]
National Puppetry Conference Performances at The Eugene O’Neill Theater
June 13 -14, 2025 Each June, puppeteers gather from across the globe to create works that defy the bounds of contemporary theater and the imagination at the National Puppetry Conference. Participants collaborate with renowned directors, puppet artists, and playwrights to develop innovative productions conceived by guest artists, as well as presentations initiated by the Conference […]
Garden Luncheon 2025 at Florence Griswold Museum
Garden Luncheon 2025 at Florence Griswold Museum
The Museum’s annual Garden Luncheon is one of our most joyful and beloved events as we welcome spring with flowers, food, and fancy hats! Save the date for 2025’s event: Friday, June 13. For more information
Evening at Gropius House in Lincoln, Mass.
Evening at Gropius House in Lincoln, Mass.
During this evening slide show and house tour, see how Walter Gropius’s innovative lighting scheme comes to life at night. Gropius, founder of the German design school the Bauhaus, was one of the most influential architects of the twentieth century. His 1938 home highlights the clean lines of Modernist design. Light refreshments will be available. […]
The Shawshank Redemption: Town Players of New Canaan
The Shawshank Redemption: Town Players of New Canaan
June 13 - 21, 2025 "When Andy Dufresne is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in the notorious Shawshank prison, he must find a way to keep himself and his hope alive by using his wits and forging friendships. Based on the novella by Stephen King, The Shawshank Redemption brings the story of resilience made famous […]
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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 […]
Nautical Arts Workshops in Deep River: Whales & Fish Cutting Boards Class
Nautical Arts Workshops in Deep River: Whales & Fish Cutting Boards Class
You will have a whale of a time creating these distinctive cutting boards! Made from hard maple, black walnut and cherry lumber these cutting boards will be a useful addition to any seaside kitchen. In this one day class, you will cut the whale shapes, reverse the woods and glue the boards together. While the […]
Book Event with Brian Levy at Milton Market in Litchfield
Book Event with Brian Levy at Milton Market in Litchfield
We are thrilled to host Brian Levy, an acclaimed pastry cook, writer and recipe developer who wrote the extraordinary cookbook Good & Sweet: A New Way to Bake with Naturally Sweet Ingredients. Brian will share his path to writing this cookbook, and will be demonstrating one of his recipes. Book signing to follow! For more information
China from China: Porcelain and Stories of Early American Trade at the Lyman Allyn Museum
China from China: Porcelain and Stories of Early American Trade at the Lyman Allyn Museum
June 14 – September 14, 2025 Since the Colonial era, Americans have treasured Chinese export goods. Silk, porcelain, and tea were highly valued commodities that were controlled by the British and subject to taxation until the end of the American Revolution. In February 1784, just five months after the war’s end, the Empress of China, the […]
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Woven Potholders at Glaze Handmade in Stonington
Woven Potholders at Glaze Handmade in Stonington
Class Description: In this workshop, you'll learn to weave with cotton loops on a loom, creating a durable and colorful potholder. You'll pick 2-4 loop colors for your potholder and follow or create a pattern to craft a unique piece to take home. Participants can also choose to create their own patterns on the loom. […]
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
The Most Important Room of a House, The Garden: Frank Lloyd Wright: Turkel House Tour in Detroit
The Most Important Room of a House, The Garden: Frank Lloyd Wright: Turkel House Tour in Detroit
The Turkel House in Detroit is the largest example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s final architectural style, Usonian Automatic, designed in 1955. The house was purchased in 2006 by florists Norman Silk and Dale Morgan, who undertook much-needed restoration work on the house with a former Wright apprentice. After completing an award-winning restoration of the house, Dale […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Yale-New Haven Regular Singing at Never Ending Books
Yale-New Haven Regular Singing at Never Ending Books
The Yale-New Haven Regular Singing has been gathering since January 2010 to sing hymns, fuging tunes, and anthems from the Sacred Harp and other collections of shape-note music. We meet from 7 to 9 pm three times a month in New Haven: on second and fourth Tuesdays in room 106 of Yale’s Stoeckel Hall (469 […]
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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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, […]
Film Screening and Talkback Exhibiting Forgiveness (2024) with Director Titus Kaphar: Yale
Film Screening and Talkback Exhibiting Forgiveness (2024) with Director Titus Kaphar: Yale
Join us for an unforgettable night as New Haven's own Revolution Ready Films brings their award-winning new film home! This exclusive premiere event showcases the remarkable work that's been captivating audiences and critics alike. Tarrell (André Holland) is an admired American painter who lives with his wife, singer Aisha (Andra Day), and their young son, Jermaine. Tarrell’s artwork […]
Talk: Connecticut at Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston at The Mill Museum in Windham
Talk: Connecticut at Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston at The Mill Museum in Windham
Join local author Michael Westerfield in marking the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill with a presentation and Q+A at the Mill Museum! The Battle of Bunker Hill is among the most important events in the history of the United States. It is also one of the least understood. The actual fighting lasted […]
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2025 Dixwell Q House Farmer’s Market in New Haven
2025 Dixwell Q House Farmer’s Market in New Haven
Wednesdays | 3pm – 6pm June 18 – October 22, 2025 Daniel Stewart Plaza 197 Dixwell Ave Q House and CitySeed are excited to be collaborating to bring a Farmers Market to the Daniel Stewart Plaza at Q House this summer! This market will look much like CitySeeds other markets, offering fresh locally grown and […]
Caamp with Whitney at the Westville Music Bowl
Caamp with Whitney at the Westville Music Bowl
Caamp is a folk band from Ohio making beautiful noise. For more information
Evening Lecture Series at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
Evening Lecture Series at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
DEEP Dive with Wildlife Biologist Paul Benjunas Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Outreach Wildlife Biologist Paul Benjunas will present some of the DEEP Wildlife Division’s ongoing research efforts, dispel some common wildlife myths, and discuss how members of the public can help conserve Connecticut’s wildlife! For more information
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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 […]
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 […]
MASTERCLASS: THE SAKE CELLAR WITH SAKE SUKI: The Wise Old Dog West Hartford
MASTERCLASS: THE SAKE CELLAR WITH SAKE SUKI: The Wise Old Dog West Hartford
Sake Suki was formed in 2013 with the goal of bringing great tasting Japanese Sake to the US that you would otherwise have to travel to Japan just to taste. "At Sake Suki, we only import what we love, and we love to drink what we import! Sake Suki was created in an atypical fashion. […]
Creative Cocktail Hour at Real Art Ways in Hartford
Creative Cocktail Hour at Real Art Ways in Hartford
Join us Thursday, June 19, from 6 to 9 PM for our Creative Cocktail Hour. Admission is free. We’ll have music, a food truck, custom cocktails, hands-on art-making activities, and exhibitions on view! But most importantly, you’ll be there! For more information
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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 […]
Hartbeat Ensemble: Woodhull/Beecher in New Haven
Hartbeat Ensemble: Woodhull/Beecher in New Haven
Friday, June 20 - 8pm Saturday, June 21-2pm HartBeat Ensemble presents a staged reading of Woodhull/Beecher, a new play by Leslie Gabel-Brett exploring the tension between hope and despair in the struggles for personal and social justice. Victoria Woodhull – feminist, spiritualist, free-love advocate and first female presidential candidate – clashes with Henry Ward Beecher […]
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Tours to climb Harbor Lighthouse with the Custom House Maritime Museum in 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 […]
JIBBOOM CLUB #1 at the Custom House Maritime Museum in New London
JIBBOOM CLUB #1 at the Custom House Maritime Museum in 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 […]
Farm River Lower Estuary Cleanup
Farm River Lower Estuary Cleanup
You’re invited to the Farm River Lower Estuary Cleanup! Bring a kayak or canoe (or call 203-645-7335 to inquire about a boat space), bring a water bottle, and shoes/boots or sandals that can get soaked and muddy. And your enthusiasm! Contact: Curt Johnson 203-645-7335 or Clarice Begemann 203-988-6484
Waste Not, Want Not: Craft in the Anthropocene at Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton
Waste Not, Want Not: Craft in the Anthropocene at Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton
December 21, 2024 - August 31, 2025 Waste Not, Want Not: Craft in the Anthropocene brings together contemporary artworks created from previously existent materials to reimagine craft in the shadow of the twenty-first century. Utilizing second-hand discards or industrially manufactured materials, artists transform refuse into highly crafted forms. Exhibited objects speak to the unique and impending […]
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Free Boxing for First Responders at Cus Boxing Gym in Milford
Free Boxing for First Responders at Cus Boxing Gym in Milford
Police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and nurses experience immense stress every day. Instead of carrying that stress home, we want to provide a healthy outlet through boxing—helping them relieve tension, build strength, and find a supportive community. Quick Details: What: Free Boxing for First Responders Who: Police, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, nurses When: Sundays at 10 AM (starting Feb 16, 2025, with […]
Stamford Acoustic Music Circle
Stamford Acoustic Music Circle
Hey fellow musicians! I’m Larissa and I’m the new organizer of the Acoustic Circle! Let’s keep this group going! I look forward to meeting you and making music together. The Greenwich Acoustic Music Circle (GAMC) is a monthly play/sing along jam for those interested in playing and singing acoustic rock. We welcome people at INTERMEDIATE […]
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Summer Art Classes & Workshops at Guilford Arts Center
Summer Art Classes & Workshops at Guilford Arts Center
JUNE 23 - AUGUST 22, 2025 There are opportunities for all ages to explore creativity at Guilford Art Center. You’ll find classes in beading, drawing, fiber, glass, leather, metals, painting, photography, printing, sculpture, sewing, special interest, and weaving, and well as our popular blacksmithing classes and ceramics classes. There are two ways to look for art classes: register online for adult, youth and teen classes and workshops or download […]
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts: Portrait Sculpture: Rhythmic Structure and Anatomy
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts: Portrait Sculpture: Rhythmic Structure and Anatomy
Instructor: Stephen Perkins Dates: June 23–29, 2025 (7-day workshop, Monday–Sunday) Times: 9 am–4 pm This workshop focuses on skill-building and understanding the forms, rhythms, anatomy, and process of modeling a portrait head. Rather than striving for a specific likeness, students will create and recycle multiple head studies to develop a deeper grasp of the universal structures of the […]
College Essay Boot Camp at Westport Writers’ Workshop
College Essay Boot Camp at Westport Writers’ Workshop
June 23-24, 2025 August 18-21, 20205 The college essay can be daunting in both its open-endedness and importance. The prompts ask students to do a kind of self-reflective narrative writing that many haven’t had much experience with, and, because the task often feels so high-stakes, it’s often difficult to know where to begin. How can […]
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Knit Your Bit National Service Project
Since its launch in 2006, Knit Your Bit has reached more than 10,000 knitters and crocheters in all 50 states. Through their efforts, the Museum has distributed more than 50,000 scarves to veterans’ centers, hospitals, and service organizations across the country. Hand knit or crochet a scarf measuring 4" - 5" wide and 48" - […]
Jacques Pepin Farm Dinner hosted by Chef Renee Touponce & Chef Natalia Vallejo at Stone Acres Farm
Jacques Pepin Farm Dinner hosted by Chef Renee Touponce & Chef Natalia Vallejo at Stone Acres Farm
Join Chef Renee Touponce from Mystic's 85th Day Food Community (Oyster Club, The Port of Call, Engine Room and Haring's Noank) in welcoming Chef Natalia Vallejo from Puerto Rico's acclaimed Cocina al Fondo restaurant in San Juan. Chef Renee, Chef Natalia and the full 85th Day Team, are proud to support the Jacques Pépin Foundation […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Forging Workshop in Wolcott: 8” to 10” CULINARY CHEF KNIFE
This instructional class includes a knife making class were you will forge an up to 10” chef knife. This is a 2 session class Of approximately 3 hours each session. This is an advanced level class. Most Students “should” have an entry level class before enrolling in this class. Staff must complete all grinding. Upon […]
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. […]
Cow Tales at Florence Griswold Museum
Cow Tales at Florence Griswold Museum
June 28–September 14 Inspired by the Museum’s extensive collection of animal paintings by Lyme Art Colony (1900-1937) artists, Cow Tales will explore the subject of cows as compelling subject matter through approximately 30 artworks ranging from the mid-19th century to the present. The exhibition builds on the Museum’s online learning resource Hauling & Harrowing: Edward Volkert and the […]
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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 […]
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 Food & Music Festival at Stone Acres Farm 1 complimentary Beer at the gate, with Beer, Wine and Cocktails available Enjoy open fire cooking BBQ, […]
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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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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 year, NMTC rigorously reviews hundreds of submissions from a national submission pool before selecting a small number of exciting new works of music theatre to […]
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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 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
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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 […]
Dialogues: Celebrating America at Norfolk Music Shed
Dialogues: Celebrating America at Norfolk Music Shed
Celebrate the spirit of Independence Day with a vibrant concert honoring the rich tapestry of American music. This program captures the creativity, diversity, and enduring beauty of our nation’s musical heritage. JOAN TOWER Petroushskates JESSIE MONTGOMERY Strum PAUL SCHOENFELD Trio for Clarinet, Violin and Piano AARON COPLAND Appalachian Spring David Shifrin clarinet Wei-Yi Yang piano and the Norfolk […]
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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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