The Coventry Farmers’ Market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead is an experience not to be missed. This market carries the tradition of being the largest farmers’ market in the state, featuring some of the best of Connecticut-grown, Connecticut-made products in one of the most unspoiled countryside settings in the state. Each week, […]

October 13, 2024 – January 5, 2025 There is no singular way to address the conversation of race and representation in contemporary art. Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press presents the unique vision and personal narratives of African American artists from across the country. Channeling the poetics of the human experience, […]

Join us for spooky season books, brews and a fun way to spend an afternoon. For more information

Two  four-part mini-series Sundays, September 8, 15, 22, and 29 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET October 6, 13, 20, and 27 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET Are you a topologist who’s keen to make an interesting mapping cylinder, a geometer who likes to see a beautiful surface spanning in space, a polyhedra worshipper, […]

🎶 BIG CELEBRATION ALERT! 🎉 Join us at Hygienic Art Park on Sunday, October 13th at 3 PM for a special event you won’t want to miss—Dogbite’s 20th Anniversary Show! We’re throwing down with a 3-act bill to celebrate two decades of rockin’ music from Dogbite and friends. 🤘 🌟 Lineup: 3:00-3:30 Elana Zabari solo […]

October 13, 2024 - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM It's HOEDOWN time down on the Farm! Come kick up your heels and enjoy some mouth-watering barbecue with friends and family! This is an annual fundraiser for the Farm so please come show your support of Lachat! Please note that tickets must be purchased in advance […]

We have all heard the stories about the survivors who were on the fatal voyage of the Titanic.  But no one has spoken to those guests and crew members who did not survive....until NOW!  Join us on the deck of the Titanic, listen to popular early 1900's music, enjoy one of the largest collections of […]

The Susan Saint James Poker Tournament benefits the Susan Saint James Endowment Fund for Special Olympics Connecticut. The Susan Saint James Endowment Fund supports SOCT Local Programs through grants. Over the past 14 years, over $450,000 has been granted to local programs to fill needs for athletic equipment, apparel, and travel cost for competitions. By […]

Our Harvest Festival is held on Saturday AND Monday of Columbus Day Weekend, from 10 am until 4 pm. Festival activities include hayrides to apple and pumpkin picking, live music, a chicken barbecue, face painting, and much more! A fun family time for all! Festival dates for 2024 are Saturday, October 12th AND Monday, October 14th. For […]

September 1, 2024 – November 9, 2024 Mary Janacek, this year’s winner of the annual MIXMASTER competition, documents the changing world around her through layers of burned, torn, and painted paper. Mary Janacek: Torn & Transformed showcases her evocative artwork that captures specific environmental and cultural moments. From nights during the 2020 Black Lives Matter […]

Nothing quite says holidays like the smell of fresh baked cookies and breads! Over the course of these five weeks, students will practice their pastry skills as they mix, stir, measure, and bake their way to delicious treats. Each week will have activities and a story related to that treat. Five-week series of 1-hour programs […]

September 19 until November 22, 2024 Please join us for the opening reception of Interfaith Art Exhibition: Holy City — a spiritual pilgrimage! Immerse yourself in the beauty and diversity of Brian Whelan's inspiring art as we come together to appreciate the spiritual essence of our shared humanity. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the power of […]

September 8, 2024 – January 5, 2024 For the first time, Poskas: Father and Son brings together the artwork of Waterbury natives Peter Poskas II and his son Peter Poskas III. Poskas II is known for painting realist views of Connecticut cities and landscapes, exploring conditions of weather and light on his subjects. Dedicated to […]

Now through December 15, 2024 Artist David LaChapelle is one of the most frequently published photographers, best known for his large-scale, hyper-clear photographs of celebrities and for his iconic music videos (for Mariah Carey, Elton John, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, among others). He was born in Hartford in 1963 and grew up in Simsbury and Farmington. He […]

Wednesdays | 3pm – 6pm Opening Day: June 12 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 produced foods, […]

Join Chef Joel Gargano at Grano Arso in Chester, CT to learn how to make delicious recipes, master techniques & grow your skills. Each class will be in a small setting so you’ll have lots of attention from Chef! He’ll show you the best recipes and methods so you will have success at home. For […]

Our Autumn Bites & Delights class will immerse young chefs in the cozy and colorful flavors of Autumn. From sweet treats to savory delights, each session will be filled with new hands-on cooking activities that highlight the best of the season. Themes include: Pumpkin-Themed Delights, like Pumpkin Muffins, incorporating fall spices such as cinnamon and […]

Incredible as it may seem to contemporary Americans, vampires preyed upon their not-so-distant ancestors. But these unseen killers did not resemble Count Dracula: New England’s authentic vampires were the pathogenic microbes (“bacteria with fangs”) that caused consumption, or Tuberculosis. Join Michael Bell, author of Vampire’s Grasp: The Hidden History of Consumption in New England, for […]

Movies in the Plaza is back, bringing you free Wednesday night (and now select Sunday afternoon) movie screenings May through October in downtown New Haven’s beloved Pitkin Plaza! Grab your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and some takeout from a local spot, and spend an evening under the stars enjoying blockbusters, nostalgic blasts from the past, […]

Blast off to learn about the moon, the planets, and our solar system. Create craters, make moon sand, learn about constellations, and find out what it’s like to be an astronaut. Five-week series of 1-hour programs Thursdays, Oct. 17 – Nov. 14 at 10am For 3-5 year olds who are ready to attend alone $55 […]

October 17 - November 16, 224 "Middle-class life had no attraction for Ms. Lassaw, her daughter said, adding that her mother made her own clothes and shirts and jackets for her husband. They were part of the vibrant art scene in New York and knew the artists, musicians, poets, museum directors, and collectors of that […]

October 17 - November 16, 22 Kravets Wehby Gallery is pleased to announce Buket Savci’s solo exhibition, Beautiful Aliens. Please join us for the opening reception on Thursday, October 17, 2024, 6-8PM. In this new body of work, Buket’s worlds expand and intertwine. Now that Buket has spent years growing her life in Brooklyn, she […]

Oct 17 - Dec 17 OPEN 7 days: 2-9 PM John Guzman’s drawings and paintings are a byproduct of experiences and reflections of the artist’s environment,  growing up in San Antonio’s Southside.  While growing up, John witnessed the psychological and physical deterioration of his peers suffering from various forms of self destructive behaviors. In those […]

The Edwin Way Teale Lecture Series —"Nature and the Environment" — honors the legacy of a prominent American naturalist, photographer, and writer who helped bridge the gap between the conservation and ecological movements of the 20th century. All lectures are free, open to the public, and unless otherwise noted held at 4 p.m. in the […]

The Fall Draper Workshop will be a book launch for Draper Chair, Manisha Sinha’s recently published book, The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction, 1860-1920. A group of eminent historians of the period will comment on the book with a response from Sinha, followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience. The event […]

Tuesdays & Thursdays in October 5:30 – 6:30 PM Come join us for our kids’ cooking classes at Auerfarm! Your little ones will have a blast learning how to cook and bake delicious treats in person. Auerfarm’s resident Chef Kristiann will guide them through fun and educational cooking activities. Every class will talk about kitchen […]

Channon Miller, Assistant Professor of American Studies and History, Trinity College As much as water protects, nourishes, and sustains Black children’s lives, it also restrains, suffocates, and degrades them. The residents of Hartford’s Charter Oak Terrace confronted a water-based ecological catastrophe in the 1960s. A flooding river—channeled by municipal neglect, class inequality, and racial segregation—drowned […]

The Lyme Art Association hosts its signature fundraiser, Palate to Palette, on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 from 6 pm – 9 pm at our galleries in Old Lyme.  This fun event featured sumptuous fine food from top regional restaurants and caterers, live music by The Shoreline Jazz Duo, and a silent auction of brand-new artwork specially created by […]

In the election before the Civil War, young anti-slavery activists in Connecticut organized one of the largest, strangest, and most consequential mass movements in American history. Marching in militaristic, torchlit rallies, these Wide Awakes launched a diverse grassroots campaign to defend democracy from slavery. Their incredible rise helped elect Lincoln, but also sparked the Civil […]

Join us for an evening reception with wine and cheese, and the screening of Wings Over Water tells the story of the epic journeys of three amazing bird families – the Sandhill Crane, the Yellow Warbler and the Mallard Duck – with extraordinary footage of their fascinating behaviors. Audiences will be captivated by the triumphs and challenges […]

Join us for Collecting Perspectives, captivating conversations on the stories and connections behind Historic New England Collections at the Haverhill Center: tonight, looking ahead to November’s Historic New England Summit, a conversation on the places we preserve and the stories we tell about them. Award-winning historian of American art and design R. Tripp Evans, Black […]

Rethink New Zealand with a lineup of small family wineries making elegant, nuanced "Old World" wines. Our fabulous mate Jennifer Young of Wilson Daniels was lucky enough to make the treck across the globe this year. She will share her stories, educate us and keep it heaps of fun! For more information

With poet Ananda Naima González! With so much chaos swirling about us in the present, perhaps casting a compassionate eye on the past offers us the gift of uncovering a heavy, pulsing truth. Maybe if we glance over our shoulders at our poetic beginnings, we might better uncover the essence of our shared existence. In this […]

Brian Dolzani is a contemporary singer/songwriter that possesses an old soul. A listen to his music makes that point abundantly clear. So too, the fact that he lists any number of ‘60s and ‘70s songwriters as prime influences — Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Cat Stevens, Crosby, Stills and Nash, to Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and Credence Clearwater […]

In connection with the fall exhibition “The Paradox of Pearls: Accessorizing Identities in the Eighteenth Century,” the Library presents a community talk with exhibition curator Laura Engel, Duquesne University. This talk is free and open to the public. Advance registration requested. Lewis Walpole Library-Farmington Libraries Talk at the Lewis Walpole Library, 154 Main Street, Farmington, CT The […]

A Connecticut Law Review Symposium Access to safe and affordable housing remains a challenge for millions of Americans. Historical and systemic factors, including redlining and discriminatory lending practices, have disproportionately affected minority communities, contributing to disparities in home ownership and exacerbating the housing affordability crisis. Unsafe or inaccessible rental housing, as well as rising rental […]

Join us at our spooky store to start your fall shopping, or take a walk through our NEW haunted house… if you dare… For more information

Vermouth? Vermut?  You've most likely heard it's a cool way to start the evening, but have you TRIED it yet?  Join Peter Slykwa, a bonafide Vermut head, and understand what the buzz is about. For more information

Night at the Museum returns for the third year! This year we’ll have two groups. 5 to 6:30 pm, ages 5 to 9; 7:30 to 9 pm ages 10 to 13. Limited to 25 kids per session. Night at the Museum returns. We’ll head to the National Parks for a bit of scary fun. First, […]

October 18,19,20, 2024 Join us for the 49th Annual Glastonbury Apple Harvest & Music Festival, October 18-20! Admission: $5 per person Friday night special/ Saturday and Sunday $8 per person - Children under 6 free Location: Riverfront Park, Glastonbury This year’s festival promises a weekend of fun and entertainment for all ages, including: - Three […]

October 18-20 & October 25-27, 2024 Get ready for a cosmic Halloween experience like no other! This year, Lachat Town Farm presents METEOR, where a mysterious meteor crash transforms the farm into a frightening, otherworldly adventure. THE STORY: In this chilling twist on the true event of a comet that crash-landed in Weston on December […]

Weekends through October 27 Every Saturday: 1pm - 10pm Every Sunday: 1pm - 9pm Open Fridays starting October 4: 6pm - 10pm Join us early for family-friendly fun with trick-or-treating, tasty fall treats, and all your favorite rides. Then, brace yourself for a night of terror with more fog, freaks, and FX, including the all-new Malignant: […]

October 18 - November 3 The Miracle Worker is a timeless classic and we’re excited to bring it to life on our stage! This powerful drama tells the story of Helen Keller, a young girl who is blind and deaf, and the woman who helps her to communicate with the world around her. It’s a […]

October 18-19-20: 8PM HSO Masterworks Series - Beethoven's Violin Concerto Carolyn Kuan, conductor Jaroslaw Lis, solo Leonid Sigal, solo violin Brahms, Tragic Overture, Op, 81 Price, Violin Concerto No. 1 INTERMISSION Bizet Symphony No.1 in C major For more information

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 […]

Nectarines ~ Zestar, Ginger Gold & Paula Red Apples ~ Approximately mid August Blackberries ~ Approximately mid August Hours: 8-4 Weather and Crop Permitting For more information  

The premier marathon and half marathon in Connecticut is a fall celebration not to be missed (running on the third Saturday of October in observance of the Jewish high holiday the weekend before). The beloved New England road race tradition delivers a top-notch experience with great attention to detail to support the safety and enjoyment […]

Join us on Saturday, October 19 to clean up litter along Trout Brook in West Hartford. We'll meet at the parking area at Beachland Park at 8:30 am. Once gathered, we'll walk along Trout Brook and clean up litter as we go. We will provide buckets and clean up equipment. You are encouraged to bring […]

Saturdays | 10am – 1pm Opening Day: April 6 Conte West/Hills Middle School 511 Chapel St, New Haven The Wooster Square Farmers Market has been a staple in the Wooster Square community for over 15 years. During the COVID19 global pandemic the Wooster Square market moved to the very spacious parking lot of Conte West […]

Saturday, October 19th, 2024 | 9 – 4 PMMonday, October 21st, 2024 | 9 – 6 PMAutumn is here and it’s time for our Annual Fall Book Sale!  Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19, from 9-4.  Monday, October 21st from 9-6 is the popular Bag of Books sale, where the first bag you fill […]

The farm is bustling with life and abundant with produce.  We've gotten so much planted this week and many spring projects are wrapping up.  Come check out what has changed! Our Market will be open every Saturday starting April 6th, until Thanksgiving. 10AM-1PM with guest vendors weekly. For more information

Saturday October 19 & Sunday October 20, 2024 Visit the 42nd Annual Roseland Cottage Fine Arts & Crafts Festival. One of the leading juried fine arts and crafts shows in New England, this festival features over 150 New England artisans and their work: jewelry, painting, printmaking, woodwork, pottery, clothing, metalwork, and much more! Enjoy live […]

Autumn time is here, and the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center invites you to their annual Autumn Festival. Celebrate this wonderful season with the staff and the Friends of the Ansonia Nature Center (FANCI). Walk our haunted trail to the Goldenrod Maze and play games at the picnic pavilion before boarding the horse-drawn wagon ride. […]

Tours of Matunuck Oyster Farm begin at Matunuck Oyster Bar with introductory discussion about aquaculture and fisheries on a global and local scale and guests are invited to visit the shellfish farm in Potter Pond. Tours of the oyster farm are a unique feature of the Matunuck experience where visitors see the different species of […]

Plans are underway for the 9th Annual Farmington Valley Acoustic Festival. This event features national acts along with some of the best regional talent. Upgrades to the venue are being done right now to include a new main stage, pavilion, concession, and sidewalks. Take advantage of the early bird special and buy your tickets at […]

Two Shows: 11 & 2pm With classic hand puppetry, Dadaist ventriloquism, and stand-up comedy, all from a cardboard box, this show will have audiences of all ages laughing out loud. Ticket Prices: Adults: $12; Members/Seniors: $10; Students: $8; Kids: $6 (12 years and under). Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Ballard Institute and […]

The inaugural Sustainability Expo at Swift is a pioneering event dedicated to showcasing products and programs that promote greener living and sustainability. This expo aims to raise awareness about the importance of eco-friendly practices and provide attendees with valuable insights on incorporating sustainable solutions into their daily lives. By focusing on innovative products and initiatives, […]

October 15, 2024 - February 14, 2025 Opening Reception: October 24, 2024 6-7 p.m. social gathering; 7:15 – 8 p.m. exhibition premiere. Diasporican: From Dispersion to Integration is a comprehensive exhibition that delves into the diverse identities within Puerto Rican diaspora and document experiences within this community. Featuring the works of four Puerto Rican artists, the […]

Join Benton educators for an interactive two-part workshop exploring works in diverse media across the Museum’s exhibitions. The Residue of Memory is an interactive two-part workshop exploring the ways past events leave their mark in art. Learn more about art objects that forge a tangible link to the past through close looking and discussion of […]

CT's Best Beerfest Returns! The festival will feature a Home Brew Competition, Beer, Seltzer & Liquors from 30 Local, Regional and National Breweries/Distilleries and a VIP Ticket Tent with early access at 12pm (1PM General Admission)! The Event is for ages 21 and Over and there are unlimited samples. Event Benefits Seymour Cares Animal Shelter. […]

The Lyme Art Association hosts its signature fundraiser, Palate to Palette, on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 from Pumpkin Day at the Lyme Art Association is fun for the whole family! From 1 - 4 pm, on Saturday, October 19, paint a pumpkin, listen to live music performed by the Wandering Fiddlers, enjoy fall-themed activities & a scavenger […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Step into a world of enchantment and mystique at The Poetry Society of New York's Masquerade Ball, an unforgettable evening where art, poetry, and music intertwine to create a night of pure magic. As the sun sets, don your most exquisite mask and attire, and prepare to be transported to a realm where every moment […]

Join us for a Ghostly Good Time! For more information

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

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

Return To Sender {CT punk} , Versa {CT sludge metal} , Dirt Pile {CT sludge punk}, Become One {NY hardcore} Ambergris {RI stoner/doom} !!!!  Doors 8pm / 21+ / $10 For more information  Ambergris "Spoon Cooker" https://youtu.be/My06keUa_vo?si=t3WCkn-cOlSrFlfy facebook.com/ambergris401 instagram.com/ambergris_band/