An evening of fundraising and celebration highlights Encore! On Tap, a signature benefit supporting Playhouse on Park and Playhouse Theatre Academy. Held in a festive beer-garden setting, the event features an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, live and silent auctions, dancing, late-night snacks, and performances that showcase the organization’s artistic vision and educational impact. Proceeds ... Read more
An evening of stand-up comedy and community celebration comes to The Bushnell on June 13, 2026 with performances at 7 pm and 9:30 pm. Each show runs approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Presented by the Latino Comedy Fest and Luna Entertainment Productions, the fundraiser benefits the 2026 Hartford Latino Fest while showcasing some of ... Read more
Eastbound Theatre presents The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time from June 12 through June 27, 2026 at the Milford Arts Council, 40 Railroad Avenue South, Milford, CT 06460. Performances take place Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. Written by Simon Stephens and based on the bestselling novel ... Read more
A night of stand-up comedy arrives on June 13, 2026 at 8 pm at the Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London, CT 06320. Presented by The Comedy Craft Beer Tour, Comedy in the Oasis Room features headlining comedian Mike Hanley performing his high-energy brand of observational comedy focused on relationships, parenting, marriage, and ... Read more
A seasonal pop-up market celebrating local businesses runs every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2026 at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610. Community Corner offers a vibrant marketplace experience set within the zoo grounds, where visitors can browse and shop from a ... Read more
A lively step back in time unfolds on weekends from May 16 through June 21, 2026, from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm at the Harwinton Fairgrounds, 150 Locust Road, Harwinton, CT. Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire transforms the fairgrounds into a bustling village filled with costumed performers, interactive entertainment, and immersive experiences inspired by the legends ... 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
Spend a summer afternoon in downtown New Haven at the new Sunday Markets on the New Haven Green, a seasonal outdoor market series presented in partnership with the New Haven Green. Held twice each month from June through September, these community gatherings feature local artists, food vendors, makers, family activities, and opportunities to relax and ... Read more
Experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with fellow soccer fans at Downtown New Haven’s World Cup Village, taking over Pitkin Plaza throughout June and July. Presented in partnership with Trinity Bar & Restaurant, this free community viewing experience transforms downtown into a gathering place for fans to cheer on their favorite teams, ... Read more
Visitors can explore the stories and history behind the exhibition Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End during recurring gallery talks at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Guided by a member of the Museum staff, the interactive introductory tours offer insight into the exhibition’s themes, artwork, and the experiences of the communities represented ... Read more
