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. ... 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
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
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 ... Read more
In celebration of the Ivoryton Playhouse’s production of Tea at Five, guests can enjoy a charming afternoon tea experience at the historic Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast. This elegant preshow event features a delightful selection of fine teas, delicate finger sandwiches, and assorted sweets served in a cozy, inviting setting. The Preshow Tea will be ... Read more
The Yale Center for British Art in New Haven invites guests to explore the groundbreaking work of J. M. W. Turner during a docent-led tour of the special exhibition Romance and Reality. This exhibition showcases the Center’s renowned collection of Turner’s work—the most extensive outside the United Kingdom—including iconic oil paintings, watercolors, and prints. The ... Read more
The Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven will host its outdoor program, Sidewalk Studio, on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 2:00 pm. This drop-in art-making experience takes place in front of the Gallery and encourages spontaneous creativity inspired by works in the museum’s collection. Led by Gallery staff and Yale undergraduate and graduate students, ... Read more
The beloved 1985 film Back to the Future takes center stage in a new, award-winning musical production coming to The Bushnell in Hartford on June 4, 2025. This high-energy Broadway hit captures the adventure and excitement of the original film, now adapted for the stage by the movie’s creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis. Directed ... Read more
Spinnato’s Comedy Magic delivers a fast-paced fusion of dazzling illusions and sharp-witted humor at Comix Roadhouse in Uncasville on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 5:00 pm. Hosted by Jim Spinnato, a veteran entertainer with a knack for engaging audiences, this adult-themed magic show features hilarious audience participation and mind-blowing sleight of hand. Each performance features ... Read more
Guests of all ages and skill levels are invited to experience the timeless practice of drawing in the inspiring setting of the Yale University Art Gallery. Sketching in the Galleries will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, beginning at 5:30 pm. This guided evening session continues a tradition that began in 1867 when Street ... Read more
Yellow Farmhouse Education Center and the farmers of Stone Acres Farm present Growing Through the Seasons, a hands-on workshop series running from April 3 through October 23, 2025. Designed for gardeners of all experience levels, this five-class series offers expert guidance on topics ranging from bed planning and pest management to tomato cultivation and soil ... Read more
Visitors can explore the raw and powerful work of contemporary British artist Tracey Emin during a docent-led tour of Tracey Emin: I Loved You Until The Morning at the Yale Center for British Art. Taking place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 6:00 pm, this special tour offers insight into Emin’s deeply autobiographical paintings, sculptures, ... Read more
Teenagers with a passion for art, creativity, and community are invited to explore the Yale Center for British Art during Teen Thursday: Night at the Museum on June 5, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Designed for ages 13 to 19, this evening program offers a unique opportunity to engage with the museum’s collection ... Read more
Paintball enthusiasts can gear up for adrenaline-filled Thursday evenings during Paintball League Night at Powder Ridge Mountain Park Resort in Middlefield. Held weekly from 6 pm to 9 pm, this five-week series offers players a chance to compete in NXL-style tournament play with rotating teams formed on-site each night. Players are welcome to attend solo ... Read more
Comedian Dylan Carlino brings his sharp wit and distinct comedic style to the Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club in Manchester on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Known for his unfiltered humor and original voice, Carlino has built a loyal fan base with his viral social media series “If I Was A Girl,” which has garnered over ... Read more
The beloved 1985 film Back to the Future takes center stage in a new, award-winning musical production coming to The Bushnell in Hartford on June 4, 2025. This high-energy Broadway hit captures the adventure and excitement of the original film, now adapted for the stage by the movie’s creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis. Directed ... Read more
