Explore an installation by designer and visual artist Nontsikelelo Mutiti, whose printed works, films, and installations engage with the history and aesthetics of hair braiding in Black life. The title draws on the Shona word “ruka,” meaning to weave, braid, or knit, and reflects the social connections formed in salons, living rooms, and porches where ... Read more
Explore the perspectives and creativity of New Haven youth through The View from Here 2026 at the Yale Center for British Art. On view in the museum’s High Street exterior windows from April 6, 2026, through April 6, 2027, this free exhibition features photography by nine student artists participating in The View from Here: Accessing ... Read more
Explore Sharon’s history through three pivotal years in American history with Independence Revisited: Sharon in 1776, 1876 & 1976. On view from April 22, 2026, through January 15, 2027, the exhibition examines how national changes shaped life in Sharon and influenced the community’s identity over time. Beginning with everyday life in the 18th century, the ... Read more
Explore the complex perspectives surrounding the American Revolution in Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from May 6 through December 31, 2026. On view in the museum’s fourth-floor galleries and Study Room, the display examines the struggle for American independence through artworks created by ... Read more
Explore Fairfield’s colonial past in Fairfield in 1776: Revolution & Resilience, an exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. On view from May 14, 2026, through January 3, 2027, the exhibition examines the people, communities, and social structures that shaped Fairfield in the years leading up to the American Revolution. Visitors can ... Read more
Newly commissioned paintings by Tomashi Jackson appear alongside works by Robert Rauschenberg in this exhibition marking the centennial of his birth. Jackson’s work draws on archival images connected to Jewel’s ... Read more
A lively, garden-themed community event takes place on May 16, 2026 from 10 am to 1 pm at Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, One Green Hill Road, Washington Depot, ... Read more
A milestone celebration honoring nearly three centuries of farming tradition will take place May 16 from 10 am to 3 pm and May 17 from 10 am to 3 pm ... Read more
A full day of Revolutionary War living history takes place on May 16, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Weston History & Culture Center, 104 Weston Road, ... 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 ... 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. ... Read more
A compelling exhibition exploring the diverse roots of a Connecticut community is on view from April 11 through August 1, 2026 at the Meriden Museum & History Center Grand Gallery, ... Read more
A lively step back in time unfolds on weekends from May 16 through June 21, 2026, from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm at the Harwinton Fairgrounds, 150 Locust Road, Harwinton, ... Read more
A welcoming, family-friendly open house takes place on May 16, 2026 from 11 am to 2 pm at New Pond Farm Education Center, 101 Marchant Road, Redding, CT 06896. Open ... Read more
A historic take on America’s favorite pastime will be on display on May 16, 2026 at 11 am at Wethersfield Cove Park, 60 State Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109. This vintage ... Read more
A historic open house experience takes place on May 16, 2026 from 11 am to 3 pm at The Andrews Homestead, 424 West Main Street, Meriden, CT 06451. Set in ... Read more
A lively community celebration will take place on May 16 from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Stowe Center for Literary Activism, 77 Forest Street, Hartford, CT 06105, marking ... Read more
A full day of live music and community celebration takes place on May 16, 2026 from 12 pm to 9:30 pm at Fairfield Hills Campus, 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT ... Read more
A Tony Award-winning musical takes the stage May 14–17, 2026 at the Shubert Theatre, 247 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510. The final stop of the national tour, Kimberly Akimbo ... Read more
The New Britain Museum of American Art invites visitors to explore its renowned permanent collection during Walk-In Tour: The American Canvas, offered every Saturday at 1 pm from October 11, ... 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 ... Read more
A Tony Award-winning musical takes the stage May 14–17, 2026 at the Shubert Theatre, 247 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510. The final stop of the national tour, Kimberly Akimbo ... Read more
