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
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Events for May 17, 2025
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Migration Magic at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street, Old LymeCelebrate 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
Passholder Appreciation Weekends at Lake Compounce
Lake Compounce 186 Enterprise Dr, BristolLake Compounce kicks off its 2025 season with Passholder Appreciation Weekends beginning May 10, celebrating the Ultimate Season of Family Fun. Guests can enjoy unlimited visits to over 50 attractions, including the debut of Splashbucklers, a brand-new comedy stunt show, and seasonal favorites like Kids Fest, Phantom Fall Fest, and Holiday Lights. Season Passes start ... Read more
PAW Patrol: A Mighty Adventure at The Bushnell
Mortensen Hall at The Bushnell 166 Capitol Avenue, HartfordThe heroic pups are back in action in PAW Patrol: A Mighty Adventure, coming to The Bushnell in Hartford on May 17. Following their rescue of Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the rest of the gang are ready to celebrate with the paw-some-est street party yet. But trouble brews ... Read more
Goat Cuddles at Lyman Orchards
Animal lovers of all ages can enjoy a heartwarming experience with Goat Cuddles at Lyman Orchards on May 17, 2025. These fun and relaxing 15-minute sessions offer the opportunity to spend time with gentle, friendly goats—perfect for capturing adorable photos and enjoying the calming presence of these lovable animals. Each session allows you to connect ... Read more
Prospect Spring Fling at Prospect Town Green
The Prospect Spring Fling returns on May 17, 2025, offering a festive day filled with local flavor and handmade goods. Taking place from 10:00 am, this seasonal celebration features an array of craft vendors and food trucks, making it the perfect spot to shop for unique finds while enjoying delicious bites. Guests can browse a ... Read more
Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror at the Bruce Museum
Bruce Museum One Museum Drive, GreenwichThe 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 William L. Richter Collection at the Bruce Museum
Bruce Museum One Museum Drive, GreenwichThe 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
The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography at Yale Schwarzman Center
Yale Schwarzman Center 168 Grove Street, New HavenYale 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
Martin Kline: The World In All Its Plenitude at Heather Gaudio Fine Art
Heather Gaudio Fine Art 382 Greenwich Avenue, GreenwichHeather 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
Docent Tour: Collection Highlight at Yale Center for British Art
Explore five centuries of British art through a docent-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven. This interactive 45-minute tour highlights works from the museum’s renowned collection, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the sixteenth century to the present, now displayed in a reimagined installation titled In a New Light: ... Read more
Ground Rules: Sound Coffee at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Visitors can explore the fascinating history of coffee in Connecticut and enjoy a freshly brewed experience at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History in Hartford. As part of the museum's new Ground Rules series, this event begins with a guided tour of the exhibition Coffee: A Connecticut Story, followed by a tasting and conversation ... Read more
Smoke ‘n’ the Hills at Hunt Hill Farm
Smoke 'n' the Hills is a bold and immersive barbecue experience designed for true meat lovers. On Saturday, May 17 at 11:00 am, Hunt Hill Farm will come alive with the aromas of smoked meats, sizzling vegetables, and the unmistakable energy of Brazilian hospitality, led by Alessandro Piovezahn. Hailing from Rio de Janeiro, Alessandro brings ... Read more
You Never Know – Trash or Treasure? at ANTIQ’S LLC
ANTIQ’S LLC 1839 New Britain Avenue, FarmingtonANTIQ’S LLC in Farmington will host its free weekly antique appraisal event, "You Never Know - Trash or Treasure?" every Saturday from April 5 through May 31, 2025, from 11 am to 4 pm. Visitors can bring their unexpected finds, heirlooms, or curiosities to discover their hidden value. ANTIQ’S has been voted Farmington’s best antique ... Read more
The Art of Leisure at the Mattatuck Museum
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 Art of Elizabeth Catlett: From the Collection of Samella Lewis at Mattatuck Museum
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
Community Drumming Circle at Lyman Orchards
Families and music lovers can enjoy an afternoon of rhythm and fun at the Community Drumming Circle at the Apple Barrel Farm Market at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield. Taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, this free, hands-on event invites participants of all ages and skill levels to experience ... Read more
Student Guide Tour: J. M. W. Turner: Romance and Reality at Yale Center for British Art
The Yale Center for British Art presents a special student-led tour of J. M. W. Turner: Romance and Reality on Saturday, May 17 at 1:00 pm. This exhibition marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775–1851), widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of British ... Read more
Midcentury Modern Home Tours of Fairfield
Architecture enthusiasts and design lovers can explore Fairfield and Westport’s modernist legacy during the Midcentury Modern Home Tours of Fairfield on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 1 pm. This one-hour guided bus tour offers a rare look inside several historic homes while showcasing the work of notable architects such as the Harvard Five, Jim Evans, ... Read more
Highlights Tour at Yale University Art Gallery
Visitors are invited to explore the Yale University Art Gallery’s global collection during a conversational Highlights Tour on Saturday, May 17 at 1:30 pm. Led by Yale undergraduate guides, this engaging tour offers a fresh perspective on a curated selection of objects from across the museum’s diverse holdings. Each guide brings their own voice and ... Read more
Docent Tour: J. M. W. Turner – Romance and Reality at Yale Center for British Art
Explore the artistic brilliance of J. M. W. Turner during a docent-led tour of J. M. W. Turner: Romance and Reality at the Yale Center for British Art. This special exhibition, on view Saturday, May 17 at 3:00 pm, showcases the museum’s unmatched Turner holdings—the most extensive outside the United Kingdom. Guests will experience a ... Read more
Shane Torres at Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club
Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club 194 Buckland Hills Dr, ManchesterComedian Shane Torres brings his distinctive brand of humor to the Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club in Manchester on Saturday, May 17 at 5:30 pm and 9:15 pm. Known for his dry wit and deliberate delivery, Torres has earned acclaim as a stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster, and actor. His 2023 comedy special The Blue Eyed ... Read more
The Great Gatsby Ballet at Garde Arts Center
Step into the glitz and glamour of the Roaring Twenties with the world premiere of The Great Gatsby Ballet, taking place at the Garde Arts Center in New London on Saturday, May 17 at 7:00 pm. This new production from World Ballet Company brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel to life through stunning choreography, a ... Read more
DeRay Davis at The Stress Factory
The Stress Factory Bridgeport 167 State St., BridgeportComedian 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
Broadway Scores: Celebrating 20 Years of Broadway Hits at the Palace Theater
The Palace Theater in Waterbury will host a special evening of musical celebration on Saturday, May 17 at 7:00 pm with Broadway Scores: Celebrating 20 Years of Broadway Hits. This concert event features the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra and a stellar cast of Broadway performers, commemorating two decades of Broadway musicals gracing the Palace stage since ... Read more
Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra at Ridgefield Playhouse
The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra celebrates 60 years of exceptional music with a special anniversary performance at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 pm. This festive evening will feature musical highlights from six decades, performed by the RSO in a concert that honors its history while looking toward an exciting future. In addition ... Read more
Stephen Sondheim Awards at Shubert Theatre
Students and educators from across Connecticut will come together for the 8th annual Stephen Sondheim Awards at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven on Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 pm. Presented by Black Rock Theater in association with the Institute for American Musical Theatre and the Shubert Theatre, the event celebrates excellence in high school ... Read more
Katt Williams: Heaven on Earth Tour at XL Center
Katt Williams returns to the stage with his Heaven on Earth Tour, coming to the XL Center in Hartford on May 17, 2025. Fresh off the success of his acclaimed Netflix comedy special WOKE FOKE, Williams brings all-new material and his signature blend of sharp, socially conscious humor to audiences across the country. With a ... Read more
