The Connecticut Science Center offers Sensory Friendly Days for visitors with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences, creating a calm and inclusive environment for exploration. During these special days, the volume is lowered, lights are dimmed, and extra sounds or motion throughout the facility are minimized. Additional signage helps highlight potential sensory triggers, ... Read more
Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, actor, and NAACP award-winner Josh Johnson brings The Flowers Tour to Hartford for two performances. Known for his sharp wit and engaging storytelling, Johnson has been hailed by WIRED as “the funniest guy on the internet” and has amassed nearly 4 million social media followers. He is currently a correspondent on ... Read more
Traditional music enthusiasts can enjoy the sounds of French Canadian folk tunes during the monthly French Canadian Jam at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History in Hartford. These informal jam sessions are held on select Saturday afternoons from 2:30 to 4:30 pm, coinciding with the museum’s First Free Weekends. Guests are welcome to drop ... Read more
Vincent Ingala, hailed by Jazziz Magazine as “one of the most exciting artists to emerge this past decade,” is recognized as a driving force in urban contemporary jazz. With nine #1 Billboard hits and more than twenty Top 10 singles, Ingala continues to make waves in the genre with the release of his eighth studio ... Read more
The 100 Men of Color Black Tie Gala & Awards returns on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 8:00 pm at the Maxwell M. and Ruth R. Belding Theater in Hartford. This prestigious annual event honors men of color from Connecticut and Western Massachusetts who have made significant contributions in business, education, entrepreneurship, government, entertainment, and ... Read more
The Bushnell will host Exploration Stations, a special program designed to highlight inclusive theater experiences as part of the 2025–2026 Sensory-Friendly/Relaxed season. This event invites guests to explore the theater ... Read more
The Connecticut Museum invites guests to explore its new exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story, as part of the “Ground Rules” series. This program combines a guided tour of the exhibition ... 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 ... Read more
The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History will offer a guided tour of its newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story, on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 2 pm to 2:30 ... Read more
The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History will host Homeschool Day on Monday, September 15, 2025, from 9:45 am to 2:30 pm. This special program is designed for homeschool families ... Read more
