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 ... 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 ... Read more
Discover the lives of Catholics connected to the United States who have been canonized or beatified, and learn how the Catholic Church recognizes them as models of holiness and intercessors. ... Read more
Explore the story of Highfield, a Middlebury estate designed by pioneering Connecticut architect Theodate Pope Riddle for Joseph and Elizabeth Chamberlain in 1911–1914. Family album photographs from the Chamberlains’ early ... Read more
Explore how people have marked important moments in history, from the nation’s Centennial in 1876 and Bicentennial in 1976 to town and state anniversaries. Photographs, quilts, costumes, flags, and other ... Read more
Discover how photography has shaped perceptions of the natural world in Sightlines: British Landscape Photography, 1840 to Now, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from July ... Read more
Explore the groundbreaking work of British landscape painter John Constable in John Constable: The Landscape Reimagined, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from September 3, 2026, ... Read more
Celebrate 60 years of free admission while supporting the future of The Benton Museum of Art during its 60th Anniversary Silent Auction Fundraiser, taking place September 11 through 26, 2026. ... Read more
Fairfield University Art Museum will present Hieroglyphs to Hype: The Modern Afterlife of Ancient Egypt from September 18 through December 12, 2026, in the Bellarmine Hall Galleries. The exhibition explores the lasting influence of ancient Egyptian art and culture on modern imagination, design, and popular culture through paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, decorative arts, and contemporary ... Read more
Explore the colorful season with hundreds of activities, including hikes, bike rides, paddles, and more across The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. Walktober runs September 19 through November 8, ... Read more
Mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with an exhibition exploring the people and experiences that shaped Connecticut during the Revolutionary era. More than 100 objects and documents bring new and familiar ... Read more
Enjoy a fall day in the orchard with apple, pear, and flower picking, wagon rides, food trucks, a sweet shop, a large activity area, and a four-acre wildlife-themed corn maze created with Meigs Point Nature Center. A pumpkin patch opens in mid-to-late September, and the Cider Hut and Garden offer adult beverages. Some activities and ... Read more
Artist and author Robert Carley documents how Americans have represented the flag in the years since September 11, 2001. Through photographs, images, and three-dimensional models, the exhibition explores the flag’s ... Read more
The Connecticut River and the communities connected to it take center stage during Watershed Week, taking place September 18 through 27, 2026, as partners throughout the Connecticut River watershed come ... Read more
The Academy Players of Fairfield University will present Tracy Letts’s The Minutes from Wednesday, September 23, through Saturday, September 26, at 7:30 pm at the Wien Experimental Theatre in the ... Read more
Playhouse on Park presents The Happiest Man on Earth, a one-man play based on the life and experiences of Eddie Jaku, a German-Jewish survivor of Auschwitz concentration camp. Despite losing ... Read more
Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch during Hot Food Thursdays at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Every Thursday from 11 am to 2 pm, the Pequot Café features a ... Read more
People living with early-stage dementia and their care partners are invited to participate in Memories at the MATT at the Mattatuck Museum on Thursday, September 24, and Thursday, October 29, ... Read more
Experience life in a 16th-century Pequot community during the Pequot Village Tour, offered Wednesdays through Saturdays at 12 pm at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. This 20-minute guided ... Read more
The Fairfield University Art Museum will present an engaging gallery conversation focused on Audrey Flack’s Lux Eternal, 2022, on Thursday, September 24. The in-person discussion begins at noon in the Bellarmine Hall Galleries, with a virtual presentation available at 1 pm through Arts & Minds Live. Part of the programming for Hieroglyphs to Hype: The ... Read more
Adults experiencing cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s disease, along with their family members and caregivers can engage with art through Lifetime of Looking at Bruce Museum on Thursday, September 24, from 2–3 pm. This guided, interactive program provides opportunities for conversation and discussion around art on exhibit, along with creative art-making activities led by trained ... Read more
A new exhibition exploring untold stories of the American Revolution will be on view from June 11 through October 3, 2026 at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, ... Read more
CIRI will host its 2026 Annual Soirée, Illuminating Hope, on Thursday, September 24, from 5:30 pm to 9 pm at the Inn at Longshore in Westport. The evening will bring ... Read more
Wilton’s history of innovation extends from early cottage industries to some of the world’s most advanced technologies. On Thursday, September 24, from 6 pm to 7 pm, the Wilton Historical ... Read more
Experience the artistry and athleticism of Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance at Westport Country Playhouse on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 7 pm. For more than 50 ... Read more
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
Celebrate the timeless music of The Carpenters with The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration at the Shubert Theatre on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The performance begins at 7 pm. Created ... Read more
Comedian John Crist brings his stand-up comedy tour to Oneglia Auditorium on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The performance begins at 7 pm. Known for his clean, observational comedy and viral ... Read more
Enjoy an evening of stand-up comedy at Truth Hurts on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Stress Factory Comedy Club in Bridgeport. This comedy showcase features performers delivering candid observations, sharp ... Read more
Experience an evening of unforgettable storytelling during The Moth Mainstage at College Street Music Hall on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the performance begins at ... Read more
An evening of drag performance, comedy, dancing and dazzling costumes comes to the Poli Club at Palace Theater on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 8 to 9:30 pm, with an ... Read more
