Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Beverly Gage will visit the Mark Twain House & Museum on May 26 from 7 pm to 8 pm for a discussion of her new book, This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History. In the book, Gage explores how Americans engage with history through museums, historic landmarks, roadside ... Read more
Connecticut high school theater programs will be celebrated during the Semina DeLaurentis Halo Awards 2026, taking place May 26 through May 29, 2026 from 7 pm to 10 pm nightly at the Palace Theater, 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. Presented by Seven Angels Theatre, the Halo Awards recognize excellence in high school theater ... Read more
Broadway fans can put their theater knowledge to the test during Broadway Trivia Night at the Shubert Theatre on Tuesday, May 26, at 7 pm. Held just ahead of the Tony Awards, the evening will feature questions covering Broadway classics, modern hits, memorable songs, and legendary performers in a lively mix of traditional trivia and ... Read more
Gentle movement and mindful exercise come together during weekly Tai Chi classes every Wednesday from 9 am to 10 am at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. Led by certified Tai Chi instructor Matt Dempsey, the class focuses on improving balance, flexibility, mobility, energy, and stamina through guided movement set to ... Read more
Older adults can enjoy a quieter museum experience during Senior Mornings, held every Wednesday from 9:30 am to 11 am at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. The weekly program offers visitors the opportunity to explore the museum’s permanent collection and rotating special exhibitions in a calm and comfortable setting before ... Read more
Members of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History can enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience during Member Event – Behind the Scenes: The American Revolution on May 27 from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Guided by a Museum Educator, participants will explore highlights from the Museum’s American Revolution collection while learning about Connecticut’s role in ... Read more
A series of curator-led tours exploring the exhibition For Which It Stands… will take place throughout the spring at the Fairfield University Art Museum, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. Led by Carey Weber, curator of the exhibition and executive director of the Fairfield University Art Museum, these tours offer an in-depth look at ... Read more
A community film screening and discussion takes place on May 27, 2026 at 6 pm at the Shubert Theatre, 247 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510. Part of the Indie Lens Pop-Up series, The Grocery List Show offers audiences an opportunity to view a thought-provoking documentary before it airs nationally on PBS’s Independent Lens. Directed ... Read more
Connecticut high school theater programs will be celebrated during the Semina DeLaurentis Halo Awards 2026, taking place May 26 through May 29, 2026 from 7 pm to 10 pm nightly at the Palace Theater, 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. Presented by Seven Angels Theatre, the Halo Awards recognize excellence in high school theater ... Read more
Young musicians from across West Hartford will take the stage for the West Hartford Inter-Elementary Music Festival 2026 on May 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm at The Bushnell. The performance runs approximately 90 minutes. A tradition spanning more than 60 years, the Inter-Elementary Music Festival brings together talented students from all eleven West Hartford elementary ... Read more
