Young artists can explore their creativity this summer at Artivity: Sail Into Summer Edition, a hands-on arts program at The Bushnell designed for students ages 7–14. Led by experienced teaching artists and creative educators, this engaging program offers a variety of artistic experiences that inspire imagination, self-expression, and skill-building. Participants will have the opportunity to ... Read more

Mark Twain’s beloved American classic comes to life through puppetry, masks, and innovative storytelling in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Puppet Show at The Mark Twain House & Museum. Performances will take place on July 9, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, and 20, 2026, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Created by master puppet ... Read more

Young artists can explore their creativity this summer at Artivity: Sail Into Summer Edition, a hands-on arts program at The Bushnell designed for students ages 7–14. Led by experienced teaching artists and creative educators, this engaging program offers a variety of artistic experiences that inspire imagination, self-expression, and skill-building. Participants will have the opportunity to ... Read more

Step into the social world of early Connecticut during Tavern Talks at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Held on Tuesday afternoons throughout the summer, this gallery talk explores the fascinating history behind the museum's collection of historic tavern signs displayed in the Auditorium. These signs once hung outside bustling taverns that served as ... Read more

A defining moment in American history takes center stage during The Trouble Begins: Centennial: The Great Fair of 1876 and the Invention of America’s Future with Fergus Bordewich on July 21, 2026, from 7 pm to 8 pm at The Mark Twain House & Museum. This engaging presentation explores the remarkable story of the 1876 ... Read more

Young artists can explore their creativity this summer at Artivity: Sail Into Summer Edition, a hands-on arts program at The Bushnell designed for students ages 7–14. Led by experienced teaching ... Read more

Young artists can explore their creativity this summer at Artivity: Sail Into Summer Edition, a hands-on arts program at The Bushnell designed for students ages 7–14. Led by experienced teaching artists and creative educators, this engaging program offers a variety of artistic experiences that inspire imagination, self-expression, and skill-building. Participants will have the opportunity to ... Read more

History enthusiasts can explore rarely seen treasures from the Revolutionary era during Behind the Scenes Tour: The American Revolution at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on July 23, 2026. Part of the museum's popular behind-the-scenes series, this special evening tour offers access to collection storage areas that are not normally open to the ... Read more

Young artists can explore their creativity this summer at Artivity: Sail Into Summer Edition, a hands-on arts program at The Bushnell designed for students ages 7–14. Led by experienced teaching artists and creative educators, this engaging program offers a variety of artistic experiences that inspire imagination, self-expression, and skill-building. Participants will have the opportunity to ... Read more

Meet fascinating animals from around the world during the Wildlife Encounters Animal Show at the Connecticut Science Center. Presented by the award-winning team at Wildlife Encounters, this interactive live experience offers guests the chance to see remarkable animal ambassadors up close while learning about their unique adaptations, behaviors, and the important roles they play in ... Read more

Meet fascinating animals from around the world during the Wildlife Encounters Animal Show at the Connecticut Science Center. Presented by the award-winning team at Wildlife Encounters, this interactive live experience offers guests the chance to see remarkable animal ambassadors up close while learning about their unique adaptations, behaviors, and the important roles they play in ... Read more

The Dave Matthews Band returns to Hartford for an evening of acclaimed musicianship and unforgettable live performances at The Meadows Music Theatre on July 25, 2026, at 7:30 pm. For more than three decades, Dave Matthews Band has captivated audiences with its unique blend of rock, jazz, folk, and improvisational music. Known for energetic live ... Read more

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Patty Griffin brings her celebrated blend of folk, Americana, and heartfelt storytelling to Infinity Music Hall in Hartford on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Special guest Lucy Wainwright Roche joins the evening, creating a memorable showcase of two distinctive voices in contemporary acoustic music. Widely regarded as one of America’s finest songwriters, Griffin has ... Read more

Two of R&B’s biggest stars come together for an unforgettable night of music when NE-YO & AKON: Nights Like This Tour 2026 arrives at The Meadows Music Theatre on July 26, 2026, at 8 pm. Known for their chart-topping hits and global influence on contemporary R&B and pop music, NE-YO and Akon have helped define ... Read more