Bestselling author and humorist Gary Shteyngart returns to the Mark Twain House Museum in Hartford on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm for an in-person event exploring his newest novel, Vera, or Faith. Known for his sharp wit and emotional depth, Shteyngart brings to life the story of ten-year-old Vera, whose poignant ... Read more
Aspiring young performers ages 7 to 14 can sharpen their audition skills at the Audition Preparatory Workshops hosted by The Bushnell in Hartford. These workshops are designed to equip students with the tools and confidence they need to succeed in audition settings. Session One will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 5:30 pm ... Read more
Discover the darker chapters of Connecticut's past during the Behind the Scenes Tour: True Crime at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. This guided collections tour uncovers compelling stories ... Read more
Discover the darker chapters of Connecticut's past during the Behind the Scenes Tour: True Crime at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. This guided collections tour uncovers compelling stories of historical forgeries, thefts, arsons, and even murder, all through artifacts preserved in the museum’s collection. This one-hour tour is offered on two dates: Thursday, ... Read more
The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford will host a special interactive event, Get A Clue! with Sea Tea Improv, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 ... Read more
The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford will present Get A Clue! with Sea Tea Improv on Tuesday, July 1, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. This interactive event combines comedy and mystery as Sea Tea Improv brings their signature humor to a live-action whodunit inside the historic Mark Twain House. Audience members will ... Read more
Families can escape the summer sun with a day of musical fun during Beat the Heat at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History in Hartford on Saturday, August 2. This free, family-friendly event offers interactive music classes, crafts, instrument-making activities, snacks, and more from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Highlights include sing-alongs with Miss ... Read more
Photography enthusiasts and history buffs can delve into the early days of American landscape photography during the upcoming Curator Talk: The Scenic Daguerreotype in America 1840–1860 at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford. The talk takes place on Saturday, August 2, at 1:00 pm. Allen Phillips, the museum’s collection imaging and publications manager ... Read more
Sports fans and curious minds alike can experience the science behind their favorite games during Sports Weekend at the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford. This energetic event takes place Saturday ... Read more
Families are invited to celebrate the important people in their lives during Second Saturdays for Families: Caretaker Celebrations at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. This interactive program includes creative opportunities to explore how families are depicted in art, make a handmade thank-you gift with artist Jacqueline Bright, and hear author Kelly L. Viera read ... Read more
