Get Out On The Water at Mystic Seaport Museum
2025-05-01 - 2025-10-31 | Mystic Seaport Museum, 75 Greenmanville Ave. , Mystic, CT, 06355
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 October 31, 2025, guests can take the helm aboard traditional small boats and experience the scenic beauty and maritime heritage of Mystic from the water.
This hands-on activity is a unique way to connect with New England’s seafaring past while exploring the museum’s historic waterfront. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or trying your hand at boating for the first time, this program offers an unforgettable opportunity to navigate a classic craft and appreciate the tranquil sights of Mystic’s river and harbor.
Get Out On The Water is available during regular museum hours, weather permitting. Boats are launched from the museum’s waterfront area, and all safety equipment is provided.
Mystic Seaport Museum is located at 75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, CT 06355. Free parking is available across the street from the main entrance.
For current admission prices, museum hours, and additional details, visit Mystic Seaport Museum or call (860) 572-0711.

Migration Magic at Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center
2025-05-27 | Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center, 100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, 06371, United States
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 to record as many species as possible. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or a curious newcomer, the Birdathon offers a rewarding way to connect with nature while supporting bird conservation efforts across Connecticut.
Participants are encouraged to collect pledges and donations based on the number of species they observe, with prizes and bragging rights awarded to top spotters. Every bird counted contributes to a greater cause, helping preserve the habitats and species that make Connecticut’s landscapes so special.
Migration Magic takes place at multiple locations across the state. To register for the Birdathon or learn more about festival activities, visit CT Audubon or CTvisit.com.

The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography at Yale Schwarzman Center
2025-05-27 08:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Yale Schwarzman Center, 168 Grove Street, New Haven, 06511, United States
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 the Preservation of Cultural Heritage, and the Yale School of Art.
Now in its fourth year, the program offers students hands-on experience in the history, materials, and creative process of photography, guided by museum educators, faculty, and professionals. The exhibition reflects the unique perspectives and artistic growth of each participant, with works accompanied by personal artist statements available online.
Admission is free and open to the public. The Yale Schwarzman Center galleries are located at 168 Grove Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Hours are Monday–Tuesday from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, Wednesday–Friday from 8:30 am to 11:00 pm, and Saturday–Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. For more information, visit yaleschwarzmancenter.yale.edu or contact ysc.info@yale.edu.

Private Event at Ridgefield Playhouse
2025-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 | The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT, 06877, United States
A private event will be held at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am. This event is not open to the public.
Ridgefield Playhouse is located at 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT. For more information about hosting private events at the venue, visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org or contact the Playhouse directly.

Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror at the Bruce Museum
2025-05-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Bruce Museum, One Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT, 06830
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 in stone, Noguchi’s use of metal reveals a compelling dialogue between tradition and modernity, nature and industry, and identity and abstraction.
Featuring nine steel sculptures, the exhibition is organized thematically to reflect Noguchi’s exploration of human form, natural elements, and abstract concepts. His reflective steel surfaces invite viewers into an immersive experience where body, material, and environment converge.
The Bruce Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (62+) and students, and free for children under 5 and museum members. Discounted and reciprocal admission must be redeemed in person. The Bruce Museum participates in Museums for All, offering free entry for up to four individuals with presentation of an EBT card during regular hours.
The museum is located at 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT 06903. For more information, visit brucemuseum.org or contact info@brucemuseum.org.

The William L. Richter Collection at the Bruce Museum
2025-05-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Bruce Museum, One Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT, 06830
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 others, the exhibition explores artistic mentorship, collaboration, and rivalry across generations.
Highlights include Matisse’s Marguerite in a Fur Hat, painted shortly after his move to Nice in 1917, marking a stylistic shift toward intimate, realistic portraiture. The collection also includes works by Gustave Caillebotte, Paul Cézanne, Paul Klee, Henri Rousseau, and John Singer Sargent, reflecting the evolution of Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Surrealism through vibrant color, expressive brushwork, and symbolic depth.
The Bruce Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (62+) and students, and free for children under 5 and members. Discounts and reciprocal admission are offered in person only. The museum participates in Museums for All, providing free admission for up to four guests with an EBT card.
The Bruce Museum is located at 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT 06903. For more information, visit brucemuseum.org or contact info@brucemuseum.org.

Double Discount Week at Florence Griswold Museum
2025-05-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
Shoppers can take advantage of extra savings during Double Discount Week at the Florence Griswold Museum Shop. From Tuesday, May 27, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am, Museum Members will receive 20% off all in-store purchases. Non-members will also enjoy a 10% discount during this limited-time event.
The offer applies to in-store purchases only, and no additional discounts may be combined. The Florence Griswold Museum is located at 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT. For more information, visit florencegriswoldmuseum.org.

Martin Kline: The World In All Its Plenitude at Heather Gaudio Fine Art
2025-05-27 10:30 - 17:30 | Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 382 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, 06830, United States
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 color blue. The gallery will host an opening reception on Saturday, May 3, from 4 to 6 pm.
Spanning works from 1997 to 2025, the exhibition explores recurring themes and techniques in Kline’s practice—gridded compositions, textured surfaces, and his celebrated Bloom and Jewel paintings. Among the highlights is Diagonal Blue Growth on Canvas, a striking piece cast in bronze and finished with a blue patina. A fully illustrated catalogue with an essay by noted art critic and poet Carter Ratcliff accompanies the exhibition.
Heather Gaudio Fine Art is located at 66 Elm Street, New Canaan, Connecticut. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 am to 5:30 pm, and by appointment. For more information, visit heathergaudiofineart.com or call 203-801-9590.

The Art of Leisure at the Mattatuck Museum
2025-05-27 11:00 - 17:00 | United States
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 century, advances in transportation and growing access to public spaces transformed how Americans spent their free time. The exhibition reflects these cultural shifts through a variety of works in different media. Featured artists include James Augustus Van Der Zee, Jane Peterson, Edward Henry Potthast, and Emma Amos, along with works by local artisans and craftspeople from Waterbury.
The Art of Leisure invites visitors to explore how the concept of downtime evolved through the decades and the ways in which it has shaped American life and creativity.
The Mattatuck Museum is located at 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. The exhibition is open Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays through May). Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm.
Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for college students with ID, and $8 for children ages 5–18. Admission is free for members, military personnel, children under 5, and Waterbury students. For additional discounts and visitor information, visit mattmuseum.org.

The Art of Elizabeth Catlett: From the Collection of Samella Lewis at Mattatuck Museum
2025-05-27 11:00 - 17:00 | United States
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 used her art to highlight social justice and celebrate Black and Mexican identities—what she called “my two peoples.”
The exhibition showcases Catlett’s powerful visual narratives that span over seven decades, capturing her role as an artist, educator, and activist. These works, drawn from the collection of fellow artist and scholar Samella Lewis, highlight Catlett’s impact on political movements and personal lives alike.
This exhibition is organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, and supported by Post University.
The Mattatuck Museum is located at 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, Connecticut. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for college students with ID, and $8 for children ages 5–18. Entry is free for museum members, military personnel, children under 5, and Waterbury students. Visit the museum’s website for more information on discounts.
Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is closed on Mondays through May.

Crocodile Cove Opening Weekend at Lake Compounce
2025-05-27 11:00 - 18:00 | Lake Compounce, 186 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT, 06010, United States
Kick off summer with the opening weekend of Crocodile Cove at Lake Compounce, Connecticut’s largest water park. Alongside the classic family-friendly attractions and thrilling roller coasters, visitors can cool off with splash-filled fun in the expansive water park.
The 2025 season also features the return of popular seasonal events like Phantom Fall Fest and Holiday Lights, the park’s biggest Kids Fest to date, and a brand-new comedy stunt show, Splashbucklers, performed right on the lake.
Crocodile Cove Opening Weekend begins May 24, 2025, at Lake Compounce, 185 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010. For tickets and season passes, visit lakecompounce.com.

Seven Angels Theatre High School Halo Awards 2025 at Palace Theater
2025-05-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Palace Theater, 100 East Main St., Waterbury, CT, 06702
The 2025 High School Halo Awards will return to the Palace Theater in Waterbury on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 pm, celebrating excellence in high school theatre across Connecticut. Presented by Seven Angels Theatre, the Halo Awards recognize outstanding achievement in acting, singing, technical production, direction, and more.
Founded in 1993 by Artistic Director Semina DeLaurentis, the program has grown from a single-night celebration of eight schools to a four-night theatrical event featuring nearly 90 high schools from all eight Connecticut counties. The Halo Awards have become one of the most anticipated events in the state’s high school arts calendar, offering a platform to elevate and honor young performers and behind-the-scenes talent alike.
The Palace Theater is located at 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT. For tickets and additional information, visit palacetheaterct.org.

Broadway Trivia Night at Shubert Theatre
2025-05-27 19:00 - 22:00 | United States
Theater lovers are invited to show off their musical knowledge at Broadway Trivia Night, taking place at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 pm. This free event offers an evening filled with show tunes, trivia challenges, and fun for Broadway fans of all levels.
Participants can expect questions spanning iconic musicals—from the golden age of Broadway to contemporary smash hits—plus audio clips to keep the excitement high. Compete solo or as a team for a chance to win prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Enjoy food specials and half-off drinks throughout the evening as you relive your favorite musical moments.
Admission is free, but RSVP is suggested to help with planning. Seating is first come, first served. For more information and to RSVP, visit shubert.com.
Location: Shubert Theatre, 247 College Street, New Haven, CT
Time: 7:00 pm
Admission: Free (RSVP recommended)
