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 ... 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 ... 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 Catch One, a Black lesbian-owned Los Angeles nightclub that became a vital place of culture, care, and belonging for Black and queer communities. The exhibition ... 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 high-energy throwback drag brunch packed with 90s nostalgia takes place on May 24, 2026 at The Social Bar + Kitchen, 208 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320. Presented by ... 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 fun-filled afternoon of outdoor bingo and family-friendly entertainment will take place on May 24, 2026 from 12 pm to 1:30 pm at Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, ... Read more
A relaxed outdoor gathering with a meaningful mission takes place on May 24, 2026 from 1 pm to 3 pm at 37 Drum Road, Sharon, CT 06069. Hosted by The ... Read more
A music-filled game night with sing-alongs, food, and friendly competition will take place on May 24, 2026 from 6 pm to 8 pm at 1741 Pub & Grill, 72 Lyman ... Read more
R&B favorites from past and present will set the tone for Memorial Day Weekend during The R&B Kickback at Infinity Music Hall in Hartford on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Doors ... Read more
