Get Out On The Water at Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic Seaport Museum invites visitors to enjoy the timeless thrill of being their own captain with its seasonal small craft program, Get Out On The Water. From May 1 through ... Read more
Mystic Seaport Museum invites visitors to enjoy the timeless thrill of being their own captain with its seasonal small craft program, Get Out On The Water. From May 1 through ... Read more
Celebrate the wonder of bird migration during Migration Magic, a month-long festival taking place throughout May 2025. This statewide event features bird walks, interactive family activities, and engaging experiences for all ages, all centered around the seasonal marvel of bird migration. A highlight of the festival is the Birdathon—a friendly bird-spotting competition where participants aim ... Read more
Yale Schwarzman Center will present The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography from April 7, 2025, through January 4, 2026. This exhibition showcases the work of thirteen student-photographers from Greater New Haven who participated in a collaborative photography program with the Yale Center for British Art, the Lens Media Lab at the Institute for ... Read more
The Bruce Museum in Greenwich will present Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror from April 2 through November 16, 2025. This exhibition explores the work of renowned Japanese American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, highlighting a series of galvanized steel sculptures created in the early 1980s in collaboration with Gemini G.E.L. in Los Angeles. Known for his work ... Read more
The Bruce Museum in Greenwich presents The William L. Richter Collection, on view through August 3, 2025. This installation celebrates the exceptional collection of Greenwich resident William L. Richter, showcasing French and European art from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Featuring works by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, and ... Read more
Step behind the curtain and explore the history and magic of the Westport Country Playhouse with a free guided tour on Friday, May 16 at 10:30 am. Originally a 19th-century cow barn, the Playhouse opened its doors in 1931 and has since become a designated National Treasure with a legacy of over 800 productions—42 of ... Read more
Heather Gaudio Fine Art presents Martin Kline: The World In All Its Plenitude, a comprehensive solo exhibition featuring thirty-nine works by renowned painter and sculptor Martin Kline. On view from May 3 through June 14, 2025, the show highlights Kline’s decades-long engagement with encaustic painting, drawing, and sculpture, unified by the evocative use of the ... Read more
The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury presents The Art of Leisure, on view in the Noonan Gallery from April 12 through June 15, 2025. This wide-ranging exhibition spans more than 125 years of American history, highlighting how artists and the public have captured and celebrated the themes of travel, relaxation, and recreation. Beginning in the mid-nineteenth ... Read more
The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury presents The Art of Elizabeth Catlett: From the Collection of Samella Lewis, on view from April 6 through June 15, 2025. This compelling exhibition features 38 works by Elizabeth Catlett (1915–2012), one of the most influential Black artists of the 20th century. Known for her evocative prints and sculptures, Catlett ... Read more
Visitors can explore the Yale Center for British Art’s remarkable collection during a docent-led tour on Friday, May 16 at 2:00 pm. This interactive experience highlights key works from In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, an exhibition showcasing pieces from the sixteenth century to the present in a newly reimagined installation. Led ... Read more
Shane Torres brings his sharp storytelling and refreshingly honest humor to the Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club in Manchester on Friday, May 16 at 6:00 pm. Known for his deliberate pacing and unique comedic voice, Torres is a rising force in the stand-up world. His recent stand-up special The Blue Eyed Mexican, produced by Bert ... Read more
The Friday Night Live Music Series continues at 1741 Pub & Grill with a performance by singer-songwriter Emily Mager on May 16 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Based in Milford, Connecticut, Mager brings a versatile mix of classic oldies and today’s top hits, accompanied by lead guitarist John Barney. Guests can enjoy live music ... Read more
Step aboard for a night of mystery and elegance during Midnight at the Masquerade, a glamorous murder mystery dinner train experience departing Friday, May 16 at 6:00 pm. Hosted by the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball, the evening will be filled with intrigue, suspicion, and a masked menace lurking among the guests. Guests will enjoy ... Read more
Experience an evening of deep relaxation during the monthly Sound Meditation Concert at the American Karate Center in Ellington. Taking place on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., this meditative event invites participants to unwind as the soothing vibrations of live gongs and singing bowls fill the space. It's a tranquil setting ... Read more
Experience the magic of Broadway through the voices and stories of real-life Broadway couple Libby Servais and Stephan Stubbins in Broadway in Love, taking the stage at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven on May 15 & 16, 2025. Servais, known for her role as Glinda in Wicked, and Stubbins, from Mary Poppins, share an ... Read more
Comedian and actor DeRay Davis brings his razor-sharp wit and high-energy stage presence to The Stress Factory in Bridgeport on Friday, May 16 at 7:00 pm. Known for his unfiltered takes on life, fame, and growing up on the south side of Chicago, Davis has become a mainstay in stand-up comedy and film. He has ... Read more
The Hartford Chorale presents Vox Feminae: His Story, Her Voice on Friday, May 16 at The Bushnell in Hartford. This powerful choral concert celebrates the artistry and innovation of visionary women composers, blending music, history, and visual storytelling into an unforgettable evening. The program features the dramatic and emotionally charged The Cry of Jeremiah by ... Read more
Experience an intimate evening of live music and storytelling when singer-songwriter Troy Ramey takes the stage at the Thomaston Opera House on Friday, May 16. Known for his soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, Ramey delivers a powerful performance that blends folk, Americana, and heartland country influences. Performing with his four-piece band, Ramey guides audiences through ... Read more
Rock legends Foghat will take the stage at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, May 16 at 8:00 pm as part of their 54th anniversary celebration. Known for their signature blend of rock, blues, and boogie, Foghat continues to captivate audiences with electrifying performances that have stood the test of time. Formed in 1971, Foghat rose ... Read more
LaughMooreEnt presents “Up Next,” a showcase of rising comedic talent from across New England, set to take place at the Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club in Manchester on Friday, May 16. Hosted by comedian JT Moore, the night features a lineup of emerging comics poised to become the next big names in comedy. Performers include ... Read more