An evening of sharp wit and storytelling takes place on April 11, 2026 at 8 pm at the Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London, CT 06320. Celebrated humorist and bestselling author David Sedaris brings his distinctive voice and observational humor to the stage for a live reading and discussion. Known for his personal ... Read more
A vibrant celebration of unique and resilient plants takes place April 11–12, 2026 at the Bristol Senior Community Center, 240 Stafford Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010. Now in its 41st year, the Connecticut Cactus and Succulent Show & Sale brings together plant enthusiasts, collectors, and curious visitors for a weekend filled with rare specimens, expert insights, ... Read more
Rina Banerjee’s suspended installation reimagines the iconic form of the Taj Mahal through contemporary materials and perspective. Rather than marble and permanence, Banerjee constructs her palace from a steel and copper frame wrapped in translucent pink cellophane, challenging assumptions about luxury, history, and cultural legacy. Floating above the ground, the tentlike structure encloses objects that ... Read more
An engaging storytelling experience for families takes place on April 12, 2026 from 1 pm to 2 pm at the Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510. Stories and Art invites children and their families to explore folktales, myths, and stories from around the world that connect to works in the ... Read more
Disney’s beloved musical Beauty and the Beast returns to the stage from April 7 through April 12, 2026 at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. This new North American production marks the first major revival of the show in more than 25 years. Based on the classic animated film, the musical tells the ... Read more
Experience a unique blend of classical, jazz, and Latin influences with the Sunday Music Series at the New Britain Museum of American Art. This longstanding monthly concert series features Sonoro, a contemporary ensemble renowned for its Third Stream style—fusing the classical music tradition with jazz freedom and Latin passion. Composer and pianist Sharon Ruchman leads ... Read more
A powerful orchestral program unfolds from April 10 through April 12, 2026 at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106, as part of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s 2025–2026 Masterworks Series. This dynamic concert features a compelling lineup of works by Hector Berlioz, Johannes Brahms, and Clarice Assad, blending dramatic intensity with expressive depth. The ... Read more
A new theatrical adaptation brings a fresh perspective to a literary classic on April 12, 2026 at 4 pm at the Milford Arts Council, 40 Railroad Avenue South, Milford, CT 06460. Presented as part of Eastbound Theatre’s Plays in Development series, this staged reading reimagines Mosquitoes, the 1927 novel by William Faulkner, through a modern ... Read more
Disney’s beloved musical Beauty and the Beast returns to the stage from April 7 through April 12, 2026 at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. This new North American production marks the first major revival of the show in more than 25 years. Based on the classic animated film, the musical tells the ... Read more
A compelling documentary screening and discussion takes place on April 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Fairfield University Art Museum, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. Carving the Divine: Buddhist Sculptors of Japan offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at a 1,400-year-old tradition of Buddhist woodcarving. The film explores the lives and work of ... Read more
