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
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. The exhibition also highlights St. Teresa of Calcutta, who received honorary U.S. citizenship. Organized by the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center, the exhibit is on ... 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 years at the estate and materials related to Pope’s English Arts and Crafts style highlight her design and career. Pope became one of the first ... 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 23, 2026, through January 24, 2027. Displayed in the museum’s third-floor galleries, the exhibition spans nearly two centuries of landscape photography and features more than ... 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
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 ... Read more
Fairfield University Art Museum will present James Welling: Cento from September 25 through December 12, 2026, in the Walsh Gallery at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The ... Read more
Experience a monumental site-specific installation by internationally renowned artist Richard Long at the Yale Center for British Art from November 4, 2026, through July 11, 2027. Titled Gravity, the work ... Read more
The Florence Griswold Museum will be closed to visitors from November 9 through November 26 as staff prepare for Holiday Magic. The Museum is located at 96 Lyme Street, Old ... 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
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
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
This collaborative exhibition features artworks and handcrafted objects by members of the Eastern community, exploring the circle as a symbol of connection, ritual, repetition, and everyday life. Visitors are invited ... Read more
Playhouse on Park presents Greg Banks’ musical retelling of Carlo Collodi’s Pinocchio, with music by Victor Zupanc. Five actors bring the story to life with live instruments, shadow puppetry, and ... Read more
The Great Trains Show brings a cherished winter tradition to life with model trains winding through miniature towns in the Wilton Historical Society’s decorated historic buildings. Visitors can explore detailed layouts, spot unexpected animals, press interactive buttons and chat with knowledgeable train enthusiasts. A twinkling winter village features tiny buildings, skaters, sledding children, horses, swans ... Read more
Dance to a Top 40 DJ set at Vista Lounge, located at Mohegan Sun. Guests must be 21 or older and present valid identification. The event begins Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 9 pm, and runs daily through Thursday, December 31, 2026. The provided details don’t include admission information.
Holiday Enchantment brings seasonal displays, interactive experiences, and festive science to the Connecticut Science Center from November 14 through December 23, 2026. Visitors can stomp, jump, and dance through the ... Read more
Improve balance, flexibility, and stamina during a Tai Chi class at the Mattatuck Museum on Wednesday, November 18, from 9 to 10 am. Certified instructor Matt Dempsey will lead participants ... Read more
Older adults can enjoy a quieter museum experience during Senior Mornings, held every Wednesday from 9:30 am to 11 am at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT ... Read more
Children ages 12 to 30 months and their caregivers can explore Jo Sandman: What Remains and collage through songs, movement, and a hands-on sensory activity. The program takes place Wednesday, ... Read more
Children ages 4–11 and their caregivers can explore the life cycle and properties of materials used in the built environment. Led by the Grace Farms Education Team, this hands-on program ... 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
University of Hartford Professor Michael Robinson leads this three-session mini-course exploring how scientists search for life beyond Earth. Participants will learn about techniques such as detecting SETI radio signals and ... Read more
Children ages 2½ to 5 and their caregivers can explore Jo Sandman: What Remains and learn about subtractive art through a story, gallery tour, and hands-on craft. The program is ... Read more
Pumpkin pie, johnnycakes, maple syrup, roast turkey and cornmeal cakes all reflect the influence of Indigenous knowledge and food traditions on New England cuisine. This discussion explores Indigenous ways of knowing and tradition-keeping, and their lasting impact on the Eastern Woodlands region. The event takes place November 18 from 6 pm to 7 pm and ... Read more
Enjoy an evening of Setback, food, and drinks on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Registration starts at 5 pm, and the first game begins at 6 pm. No partner is needed; ... Read more
The holidays can bring up many feelings for people experiencing grief, whether after the death of a loved one, divorce, caregiving or a major change in life. This free 45-minute ... Read more
Laugh Tracks brings standup comedy to the Milford Arts Council through a community-focused series created by comedians John Wasowski and Roberto Velez. After meeting in 2011 through the local standup ... Read more
