The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury presents The Art of Leisure, on view in the Noonan Gallery from April 12 through June 15, 2025. This wide-ranging exhibition spans more than 125 years of American history, highlighting how artists and the public have captured and celebrated the themes of travel, relaxation, and recreation. Beginning in the mid-nineteenth ... Read more
The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury presents The Art of Elizabeth Catlett: From the Collection of Samella Lewis, on view from April 6 through June 15, 2025. This compelling exhibition features 38 works by Elizabeth Catlett (1915–2012), one of the most influential Black artists of the 20th century. Known for her evocative prints and sculptures, Catlett ... Read more
The Crown Gallery at Metro Art Studios in Bridgeport presents In The Now: Contemporary Figurative Art, on view from March 30 through May 10, 2025. This exhibition features works in both 2D and 3D media by artists Traé Brooks, Faustin Adeniran, and Janice Mauro. Through their unique approaches to figurative art, the artists explore themes ... Read more
Spectrum Art Gallery in Centerbrook will present Good Morning/Good Night, a new exhibition on view from March 21 through May 3, 2025. This exhibit features original artwork that captures the beauty of early morning light and the mystery of nightfall, including works in painting, mixed media, and photography by both established and emerging artists. The ... Read more
Celebrate the wonders of natural history during Biodiversity Bonanza: Celebrating Natural History Collections at UConn Storrs on Thursday, April 17, from 2 to 6:30 pm. Hosted by the University of Connecticut’s Biodiversity Research Collections and the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, this free public event features an afternoon of tours, exhibits, and a special ... Read more
Celebrate Spring Break 2025 with a twist on the traditional egg hunt at Fork+Band Slingshot in Bristol. From April 13–19, this unique activity invites kids, tweens, teens, and adults to experience the thrill of launching rubber ammo at Easter eggs in a safe and exciting slingshot shooting gallery. During special one-hour sessions, participants will aim ... Read more
Yellow Farmhouse Education Center and the farmers of Stone Acres Farm present Growing Through the Seasons, a hands-on workshop series running from April 3 through October 23, 2025. Designed for gardeners of all experience levels, this five-class series offers expert guidance on topics ranging from bed planning and pest management to tomato cultivation and soil ... Read more
Poetry and performance come together in Robert Frost: In His Own Words, a compelling theatrical program led by longtime community theater performer Peter. This one-man show delves into the life and work of celebrated American poet Robert Frost, with a focus on the themes of love, loss, doubt, and hope that define his poetry. Peter’s ... Read more
Music Theatre of Connecticut wraps up its 38th season with the Tony Award-winning musical La Cage Aux Folles, running April 4 through 19, 2025. With a mix of dazzling drag performances, heartfelt storytelling, and infectious humor, this beloved production celebrates love, identity, and family in glamorous style. Set in St. Tropez, the story follows Georges ... Read more
TheaterWorks Hartford presents Primary Trust, the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Eboni Booth, running from April 10 to May 11, 2025. This heartfelt and imaginative story centers on Kenneth, a 38-year-old bookstore worker whose predictable routine—mai tais at the local tiki bar—comes to an abrupt halt when he’s laid off. As Kenneth is pushed out ... Read more
