• Take me, take me, take me . . . to the Palace of Love at Yale Center for British Art

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    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

  • Transformations: Dialogues in Art and Material at browngrotta arts

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    browngrotta arts 276 Ridgefield Road, Wilton, United States

    A contemporary art exhibition exploring the expressive power of materials will be on view from May 9 through May 17, 2026 at browngrotta arts, 276 Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT 06897. Transformations: Dialogues in Art and Material brings together nearly three dozen international artists working across a wide range of mediums, including clay, silk, steel, bark, ... Read more

  • Kimberly Akimbo at Shubert Theatre

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    Shubert Theatre 247 College Street, New Haven, CT

    A Tony Award-winning musical takes the stage May 14–17, 2026 at the Shubert Theatre, 247 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510. The final stop of the national tour, Kimberly Akimbo is a heartfelt and offbeat musical comedy that explores growing up, growing old, and making the most of the time we have. Winner of five ... Read more

  • Princess and the Frog at Downtown Cabaret Theatre

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    Downtown Cabaret Theatre 263 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, CT

    A lively family-friendly production runs May 9–17, 2026 at Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Princess and the Frog brings a whimsical twist to a classic fairytale, following a princess who forms an unlikely friendship with a talking frog. When a kiss leads to an unexpected transformation, the pair sets off ... Read more

  • Canvas for a Cause Art Silent Auction at The Miller Barn

    The Miller Barn 50 Main Street, Newtown, United States

    An afternoon of art and community fundraising takes place on May 17, 2026 from 3 pm to 5 pm at The Miller Barn, 50 Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470. Canvas for a Cause Art Silent Auction features a collection of artwork available for bidding, with proceeds supporting the Newtown High School College Application Prep (CAP) ... Read more

  • The 10th Annual Hartford Jewish Playwriting Contest at Playhouse on Park

    Playhouse on Park 244 Park Road, West Hartford, United States

    An evening of new theater, audience participation, and contemporary storytelling will take place on May 17, 2026 at 7 pm at the Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119. A dessert reception begins at 6 pm. The 10th Annual Hartford Jewish Playwriting Contest combines the energy of a live play reading with ... Read more

  • The Mountain Goats at College Street Music Hall

    College Street Music Hall 238 College Street, New Haven, CT

    An evening of indie rock takes place on May 17, 2026 at 8 pm at College Street Music Hall, 238 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510. The Mountain Goats bring their distinctive storytelling and genre-blending sound to the stage for a special “An Evening with” performance. Led by John Darnielle, the band is known for ... Read more

  • Immigrant Stories: Andrea Santos at Palace Theater

    Palace Theater 100 East Main St., Waterbury, CT

    An evening of personal storytelling and community conversation takes place on May 19, 2026 from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Palace Theater, 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. Part of the Immigrant Stories series, the event features Andrea Santos, originally from the Dominican Republic, sharing her experiences as a teacher, gardener, wife, ... Read more

  • Truth, Tradition, Transformation: Celebrating a Century of Albertus Magnus College at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

    Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, United States

    A century of history, change, and academic achievement will be explored during Truth, Tradition, Transformation: Celebrating a Century of Albertus Magnus College on June 4 from 6 pm to 7 pm at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Presented by Albertus Magnus College Interim Director of Library Services and College Archivist Catie White, the ... Read more

  • Tai Chi at Mattatuck Museum

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    Mattatuck Museum 63 Prospect Street, Waterbury, CT, United States

    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