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Annual Flower Bulb Sale at Florence Griswold Museum

Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme

Bring a little of the Florence Griswold Museum’s historic garden spirit home with the Annual Flower Bulb Sale, running September 1 through 15, 2026. The annual fundraiser supports the Museum’s ... Read more

The Wall That Heals at Murphy Park

Murphy Park 15 Keech Street, Putnam

Experience The Wall That Heals when the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial visits Putnam from September 10–13, 2026. Hosted at Murphy Park, this free event is open to the public 24 ... Read more

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Tree Swallow Sunset Trips on Onrust & RiverQuest at Connecticut River Museum

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex

Experience one of nature's most remarkable evening spectacles during the Tree Swallow Sunset Trips aboard Onrust and RiverQuest, offered from August 21 through September 23, 2026. These evening cruises travel to a special location along the Connecticut River where hundreds of thousands of tree swallows gather at sunset before settling into the reeds for the ... Read more

She Wouldn’t Take Off Her Boots at Fairfield University

Fairfield University 1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield

Fairfield University will dedicate She Wouldn’t Take Off Her Boots, a bronze Holocaust memorial sculpture by artist Victoria Milstein, on Thursday, September 10. The sculpture honors five Jewish women who ... Read more

60th Anniversary Silent Auction Starts Today at The Benton Museum of Art

William Benton Museum of Art 245 Glenbrook Road, Storrs

Celebrate the Benton Museum of Art's 60th anniversary during the opening of its Online Silent Auction Fundraiser on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 5 pm. The event coincides with the opening reception for three new exhibitions and offers visitors the opportunity to view silent auction items in person. The fundraiser supports the museum's long-standing tradition ... Read more

Exhibition Opening Reception & 60th Birthday Celebration at The Benton Museum of Art

William Benton Museum of Art 245 Glenbrook Road, Storrs

Celebrate the Benton Museum of Art's 60th birthday during a special Exhibition Opening Reception on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 5 to 7 pm. The evening marks the debut of three new exhibitions while launching the museum's online Silent Auction Fundraiser. Guests can explore With Gratitude: Highlights from a Decade of Gifts, Colors in the ... Read more

New Moon Sound Meditation at Lyman Orchards

Lyman Orchards Golf Club 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield

Take some time to relax and reconnect during a New Moon Sound Meditation at Lyman Orchards Golf Club on Thursday, September 10, from 6 to 7:15 pm. The experience takes place in “The Meadow” with The Conduit, featuring live gongs and singing bowls designed to create a soothing sound journey. Guests can settle into the ... Read more

Aries Spears at Stress Factory Comedy Club

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Stress Factory Comedy Club Bridgeport 167 State St., Bridgeport

Comedian and actor Aries Spears brings his acclaimed stand-up comedy to Stress Factory Comedy Club in Bridgeport for a series of performances from September 10–13, 2026. Known for his quick ... Read more

Shapel Lacey at Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club

Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club 194 Buckland Hills Dr, Manchester

Catch comedian Shapel Lacey live at Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Known for his high-energy performances, animated storytelling, and offbeat sense of humor, Lacey has become a favorite on the stand-up circuit through his podcast appearances, television work, and nationwide tours. The show begins at 7 pm, with doors opening ... Read more

Open Mic at Molten Java

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Molten Java 213 Greenwood Ave, Bethel

Musicians, performers, and audience members of all ages can enjoy an evening of live entertainment during the weekly Open Mic at Molten Java every Thursday from 7 to 9 pm. ... Read more

Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt at Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University 1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield

Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt will present “Art, Memory, History: The Holocaust and Its Lessons for Our Moment” as part of the Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum on Thursday, September 10, ... Read more