Explore an installation by designer and visual artist Nontsikelelo Mutiti, whose printed works, films, and installations engage with the history and aesthetics of hair braiding in Black life. The title draws on the Shona word “ruka,” meaning to weave, braid, or knit, and reflects the social connections formed in salons, living rooms, and porches where ... Read more
Explore the perspectives and creativity of New Haven youth through The View from Here 2026 at the Yale Center for British Art. On view in the museum’s High Street exterior windows from April 6, 2026, through April 6, 2027, this free exhibition features photography by nine student artists participating in The View from Here: Accessing ... Read more
Discover the lives of Catholics connected to the United States who have been canonized or beatified, and learn how the Catholic Church recognizes them as models of holiness and intercessors. The exhibition also highlights St. Teresa of Calcutta, who received honorary U.S. citizenship. Organized by the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center, the exhibit is on ... Read more
Mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with an exhibition exploring the people and experiences that shaped Connecticut during the Revolutionary era. More than 100 objects and documents bring new and familiar stories to light, including a copy of the Declaration of Independence printed by Mary Katharine Goddard, a Revolutionary War flag, a fragment of a statue ... Read more
Make winter break a family day of discovery with more than 165 hands-on exhibits, live science demonstrations, KidSpace for children ages 7 and under, sock skating, and giant-screen movies. Visitors can also explore the tropical Butterfly Encounter and see the Sharks exhibition, included with general admission, before it closes January 3. The Science Center is ... Read more
Explore the renovated Exploring Space gallery and try hands-on activities for all ages, including space trivia, nebula spin art, a solar system investigation, a meteorite identification challenge, and an infrared-light demonstration. NASA Space Day takes place Monday, December 28, 2026, with activities from 11 am to 3 pm. Activities are included with general admission or ... Read more
Experience life in a 16th-century Pequot community during the Pequot Village Tour, offered Wednesdays through Saturdays at 12 pm at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. This 20-minute guided experience provides an immersive look at the traditions, daily life, and enduring cultural heritage of the Pequot people. Guests will explore a recreated Pequot village ... Read more
Young children can explore art through weekly prompts inspired by the River building and surrounding landscape. Led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson, this open-ended studio experience encourages children to experiment with texture, form, line, color, and space through making and play. Studio Beginnings takes place every Thursday from 10 am to 12 pm ... Read more
Experience life in a 16th-century Pequot community during the Pequot Village Tour, offered Wednesdays through Saturdays at 12 pm at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. This 20-minute guided experience provides an immersive look at the traditions, daily life, and enduring cultural heritage of the Pequot people. Guests will explore a recreated Pequot village ... Read more
Musicians, performers, and audience members of all ages can enjoy an evening of live entertainment during the weekly Open Mic at Molten Java every Thursday from 7 to 9 pm. Molten Java is located at 213 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT 06801. The event is open to all ages.
Celebrate the new year with brunch specials and cocktails at 1741 Pub & Grill on Friday, January 1, 2027, from 10 am to 2 pm. Call 860-349-6033 to make a reservation. 1741 Pub & Grill is at Lyman Orchards, 70 Lyman Road, Middlefield, CT.
Children ages 4–11 can explore art through a monthly tactile project led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson. Open-ended activities encourage creative thinking and draw inspiration from Grace Farms’ artworks, landscape, and community. The studio is open every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Adult caregivers must accompany children, and visitors should arrive ... Read more
Young children can explore art through weekly prompts inspired by the River building and surrounding landscape. Led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson, this open-ended studio experience encourages children to experiment with texture, form, line, color, and space through making and play. Studio Beginnings takes place every Thursday from 10 am to 12 pm ... Read more
Children ages 4–11 can explore art through a monthly tactile project led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson. Open-ended activities encourage creative thinking and draw inspiration from Grace Farms’ artworks, landscape, and community. The studio is open every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Adult caregivers must accompany children, and visitors should arrive ... Read more
Young children can explore art through weekly prompts inspired by the River building and surrounding landscape. Led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson, this open-ended studio experience encourages children to experiment with texture, form, line, color, and space through making and play. Studio Beginnings takes place every Thursday from 10 am to 12 pm ... Read more
Children ages 4–11 can explore art through a monthly tactile project led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson. Open-ended activities encourage creative thinking and draw inspiration from Grace Farms’ artworks, landscape, and community. The studio is open every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Adult caregivers must accompany children, and visitors should arrive ... Read more
Young children can explore art through weekly prompts inspired by the River building and surrounding landscape. Led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson, this open-ended studio experience encourages children to experiment with texture, form, line, color, and space through making and play. Studio Beginnings takes place every Thursday from 10 am to 12 pm ... Read more
Children ages 4–11 can explore art through a monthly tactile project led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson. Open-ended activities encourage creative thinking and draw inspiration from Grace Farms’ artworks, landscape, and community. The studio is open every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Adult caregivers must accompany children, and visitors should arrive ... Read more
Young children can explore art through weekly prompts inspired by the River building and surrounding landscape. Led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson, this open-ended studio experience encourages children to experiment with texture, form, line, color, and space through making and play. Studio Beginnings takes place every Thursday from 10 am to 12 pm ... Read more