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
A calming and restorative virtual experience takes place on April 14 and May 12, 2026 at 5 am, offering participants a chance to begin the day with guided meditation and mindfulness. Led by Jackie DeLise, a master certified meditation and mindfulness teacher and stress management expert, these online sessions introduce techniques rooted in ancient practices ... Read more
A series of artist-led conversations continues this spring at the Fairfield University Art Museum, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824, offering audiences the opportunity to hear directly from artists featured in the exhibition For Which It Stands…. Upcoming talks include a session on April 14, 2026 at 12 pm with artists Richard Klein and ... Read more
Creative engagement and close looking are at the heart of Arts in Mind, a free monthly program designed for individuals in the early stages of memory loss and their care partners. Presented online, each session connects guided discussion of artworks from the Yale University Art Gallery’s collection with gentle art-making activities that encourage self-expression and ... Read more
A peaceful and restorative experience takes place on April 14, 2026 at 5 pm at the Fairfield University Art Museum, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. Set within the serene Bellarmine Hall Galleries, this guided session invites participants to slow down and reconnect through meditation and mindfulness practices. Led by Jackie DeLise, a master ... Read more
An evening of craft beverages, local flavors, and maritime celebration takes place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Spacecat Brewing Company, 57 Chestnut Street, Norwalk, CT 06854. Hosted by the Norwalk Seaport Association, this kickoff event launches the 2026 season with a lively gathering that brings the community together ... Read more
A moving and intimate new play takes the stage from April 14 through May 2, 2026 at Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport, CT 06880. Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize, Eboni Booth’s Primary Trust is a thoughtful and uplifting exploration of friendship, change, and personal growth. The story follows Kenneth, a man whose ... Read more
A moving and intimate new play takes the stage from April 14 through May 2, 2026 at Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport, CT 06880. Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize, Eboni Booth’s Primary Trust is a thoughtful and uplifting exploration of friendship, change, and personal growth. The story follows Kenneth, a man whose ... Read more
A sharp, thought-provoking comedy runs April 15 through May 3, 2026 at Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119. Based on a true story and the acclaimed book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal, The Lifespan of a Fact explores the tension between truth and storytelling in a fast-paced, high-stakes newsroom setting. ... Read more
