Celebrate Mother’s Day with an unforgettable outdoor experience on May 10, 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm at TreeTrails Adventures Mystic, 715 Noank Ledyard Road, Mystic, CT 06355. Treat Mom to a day of climbing, ziplining, and family fun in the treetops. As part of this special event, moms climb free when accompanied by ... Read more
A weekend of family-friendly activities takes place May 9–10, 2026 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River Street, East Haven, CT 06512. Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend! offers a mix of hands-on activities and scenic experiences along the Farm River. On Saturday, May 9, children can create a handmade ... Read more
Rina Banerjee’s suspended installation reimagines the iconic form of the Taj Mahal through contemporary materials and perspective. Rather than marble and permanence, Banerjee constructs her palace from a steel and copper frame wrapped in translucent pink cellophane, challenging assumptions about luxury, history, and cultural legacy. Floating above the ground, the tentlike structure encloses objects that ... Read more
A contemporary art exhibition exploring the expressive power of materials will be on view from May 9 through May 17, 2026 at browngrotta arts, 276 Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT 06897. Transformations: Dialogues in Art and Material brings together nearly three dozen international artists working across a wide range of mediums, including clay, silk, steel, bark, ... Read more
A bold and comedic reimagining of a classic love story takes the stage May 5–10, 2026 at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. & Juliet flips the script on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, imagining what happens if Juliet chooses a new path instead of tragedy. This high-energy musical, created by the Emmy-winning writer ... Read more
A lively, family-friendly musical comedy premieres April 24 through May 10, 2026 at the Milford Arts Council (The MAC), 40 Railroad Avenue South, Milford, CT 06460. Presented by Pantochino Productions Inc., A Lad in Manhattan is a fresh and playful reimagining of the classic Aladdin story—this time set in 1970s Times Square. Featuring a disco-infused ... Read more
A lively family-friendly production runs May 9–17, 2026 at Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Princess and the Frog brings a whimsical twist to a classic fairytale, following a princess who forms an unlikely friendship with a talking frog. When a kiss leads to an unexpected transformation, the pair sets off ... Read more
Experience a unique blend of classical, jazz, and Latin influences with the Sunday Music Series at the New Britain Museum of American Art. This longstanding monthly concert series features Sonoro, a contemporary ensemble renowned for its Third Stream style—fusing the classical music tradition with jazz freedom and Latin passion. Composer and pianist Sharon Ruchman leads ... Read more
A sweeping orchestral program takes place May 8–10, 2026 at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Presented by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra as part of its 2025–2026 Masterworks Series, Mozart & Mendelssohn offers a rich musical journey through color, emotion, and landscape. The concert opens with Anna Clyne’s Color Field, a contemporary work ... Read more
A Tony Award-winning musical prequel comes to life on select dates from April 25 through May 10, 2026 at Goshen Players Theater, 2 North Street, Goshen, CT 06756. Peter and the Starcatcher tells the imaginative origin story of the boy who would become Peter Pan, following his early adventures on a high-seas journey filled with ... Read more
A bold and comedic reimagining of a classic love story takes the stage May 5–10, 2026 at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. & Juliet flips the script on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, imagining what happens if Juliet chooses a new path instead of tragedy. This high-energy musical, created by the Emmy-winning writer ... Read more
A night of rock music takes place on May 10, 2026 at 8 pm at Infinity Music Hall Hartford, 32 Front Street, Hartford, CT 06103. The Wallflowers, led by Jakob Dylan, bring their signature blend of storytelling and rock sound to the stage. Known for their enduring presence in the genre, the band has built ... Read more
