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 ... 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 ... Read more
Explore Sharon’s history through three pivotal years in American history with Independence Revisited: Sharon in 1776, 1876 & 1976. On view from April 22, 2026, through January 15, 2027, the ... Read more
Explore the complex perspectives surrounding the American Revolution in Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from May 6 through ... Read more
Explore Fairfield’s colonial past in Fairfield in 1776: Revolution & Resilience, an exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. On view from May 14, 2026, through January ... 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. ... Read more
Explore the story of Highfield, a Middlebury estate designed by pioneering Connecticut architect Theodate Pope Riddle for Joseph and Elizabeth Chamberlain in 1911–1914. Family album photographs from the Chamberlains’ early ... Read more
Discover how photography has shaped perceptions of the natural world in Sightlines: British Landscape Photography, 1840 to Now, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from July ... Read more
Explore the groundbreaking work of British landscape painter John Constable in John Constable: The Landscape Reimagined, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from September 3, 2026, ... Read more
Fairfield University Art Museum will present Hieroglyphs to Hype: The Modern Afterlife of Ancient Egypt from September 18 through December 12, 2026, in the Bellarmine Hall Galleries. The exhibition explores ... Read more
Fairfield University Art Museum will present James Welling: Cento from September 25 through December 12, 2026, in the Walsh Gallery at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The ... Read more
ZINC New Haven is offering a prix-fixe dinner menu for New Haven Restaurant Week through November 14. Reservations are recommended; call 203-624-0507 or book online. ZINC New Haven is located ... Read more
Central Connecticut State University’s annual Stuff the Pantry drive collects toiletries and laundry care products for Maria’s Place, the campus food pantry serving students. Donations can be placed in collection ... Read more
Experience a monumental site-specific installation by internationally renowned artist Richard Long at the Yale Center for British Art from November 4, 2026, through July 11, 2027. Titled Gravity, the work ... Read more
The Florence Griswold Museum will be closed to visitors from November 9 through November 26 as staff prepare for Holiday Magic. The Museum is located at 96 Lyme Street, Old ... Read more
Environmental historian William G. “Bill” Robbins reflects on more than six decades of connections between Great Mountain Forest, Oregon’s forests, and his career in forestry and environmental history. Drawing on ... Read more
Newly commissioned paintings by Tomashi Jackson appear alongside works by Robert Rauschenberg in this exhibition marking the centennial of his birth. Jackson’s work draws on archival images connected to Jewel’s ... 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
Artist and author Robert Carley documents how Americans have represented the flag in the years since September 11, 2001. Through photographs, images, and three-dimensional models, the exhibition explores the flag’s ... Read more
This collaborative exhibition features artworks and handcrafted objects by members of the Eastern community, exploring the circle as a symbol of connection, ritual, repetition, and everyday life. Visitors are invited ... Read more
Learn to draw the human head in this four-week class with instructor Joe Adiletta. Students will practice facial features and proportions, drawing from different positions, expressions, aging, hairstyles, and gender ... Read more
Playhouse on Park presents Greg Banks’ musical retelling of Carlo Collodi’s Pinocchio, with music by Victor Zupanc. Five actors bring the story to life with live instruments, shadow puppetry, and ... Read more
The Great Trains Show brings a cherished winter tradition to life with model trains winding through miniature towns in the Wilton Historical Society’s decorated historic buildings. Visitors can explore detailed ... Read more
Dance to a Top 40 DJ set at Vista Lounge, located at Mohegan Sun. Guests must be 21 or older and present valid identification. The event begins Sunday, November 8, ... Read more
Betty Boop makes her dazzling Broadway debut when BOOP! The Musical arrives at The Bushnell's Mortensen Hall from November 10–15, 2026, as part of the 2026–2027 Broadway Season. Inspired by the beloved cartoon icon who has charmed audiences for nearly a century, this colorful musical comedy follows Betty Boop as she steps away from her ... Read more
The second day of this two-day conference explores Haitian and Black New World history through portraiture, with panel discussions, tours, lectures, and more. The conference takes place Saturday, November 14, ... 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’ ... Read more
Sample seasonal offerings from Connecticut vendors R Farm, Courtney Dips, and Lyman Orchards during a free tasting event at the Apple Barrel Farm Market & Bakery. Tastes of the Season takes place Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm. Pet Photos with Santa will also be available outside the market. Pets are ... Read more
Explore the wonders of space through planetarium shows, space-themed crafts, and activities about the Sun, Moon, and stars. Inspired by Rohini Devasher: Solar Poetics, this family program takes place Saturday, ... Read more
Players of all ages and skill levels can learn and practice chess during weekly Chess Lessons held every Saturday from 10:30 am to 12 pm at the Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. The program offers private and semi-private instruction designed for both beginners learning the game and experienced players looking to ... Read more
Children ages 5 to 12 with sensory processing differences and their families can explore artwork in the galleries and create a hands-on project in a museum classroom. The program includes ... Read more
Explore the River building and Barns on a comprehensive tour highlighting the architecture, sustainable design, curated interiors, and material choices. Guests can take in views of the surrounding landscape and ... Read more
Explore thousands of years of history during the Exhibit Highlight Tour at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Offered on Saturdays between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm, this one-hour ... Read more
Explore the museum’s reimagined collection installation with volunteer museum educators on a conversational docent-led tour. In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art features works from the sixteenth century ... Read more
Take a guided walk through Grace Farms’ landscape with the Garden Team and observe the changing season, local plants, and wildlife. Along the way, learn about the connections within surrounding ... Read more
Plant enthusiasts can exchange greenery and seeds at this monthly community gathering in Bethel. Participants can bring plants to share, pick up new ones, or simply browse without bringing anything. ... Read more
Bring a leashed, friendly pet for a holiday photo with Santa on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 am to 2 pm. Walk-ups are welcome; reservations are not required. A ... Read more
Explore art, history, and cultural experiences at the Mattatuck Museum during Access for All on Saturday, November 14, from 11 am to 5 pm. The museum offers free admission and programming on the second Saturday of each month, giving visitors an opportunity to discover its exhibitions and enjoy its offerings without an admission fee. Admission ... Read more
Celebrate the completion of “A City Rooted Together,” a mural created by Central Connecticut State University Art-in-Community students. The artwork highlights New Britain’s history and heritage, including Polish art, the ... Read more
Holiday Enchantment brings seasonal displays, interactive experiences, and festive science to the Connecticut Science Center from November 14 through December 23, 2026. Visitors can stomp, jump, and dance through the new Enchanted Lights experience, pose at holiday photo backdrops, try the indoor sock-skating rink, make crafts in the Winter Wonder Lab, and enjoy seasonal science ... 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 ... Read more
Watch the UConn Huskies take on the James Madison Dukes at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 pm as ... Read more
Mohegan anthropologist and chef Rachel Sayet (Akitusut) hosts a panel on contemporary Indigenous foodways and food systems. The discussion brings together Indigenous chefs, herbalists and farmers from several nations: Rachel ... Read more
Explore a theme from In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art on a tour led by a Yale Center for British Art Student Guide. Each tour is developed ... Read more
Betty Boop makes her dazzling Broadway debut when BOOP! The Musical arrives at The Bushnell's Mortensen Hall from November 10–15, 2026, as part of the 2026–2027 Broadway Season. Inspired by ... Read more
Experience the connection between music and photography during Just Jazz Quintet: Reflections on Ming Smith at the Mattatuck Museum on Saturday, November 14, from 3 to 5 pm. Just Jazz, Connecticut’s only quintet featuring a chromatic harmonica player, will perform musical interpretations inspired by photographs from the museum’s Ming Smith exhibition. As the musicians respond ... Read more
UConn Men’s Ice Hockey takes on Northeastern on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 3 pm. The game takes place at PeoplesBank Arena, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT.
The Connecticut River Museum’s first annual Artist-in-Residence program concludes with An Evening with Ben Cosgrove on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The evening begins with a cocktail hour from 4 to ... Read more
Share original writing in a welcoming setting at this literary open mic presented by the Milford Arts Council. Online registration is available. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 4 pm. Check the Milford Arts Council calendar for registration details. MAC Downtown is located at 40 Railroad Ave. South, Milford, CT.
Winter sports enthusiasts can experience the latest Warren Miller film, Days Off, on Saturday, November 14, at 7 pm in the Belding Theater at The Bushnell in Hartford. The film celebrates the spirit of adventure and time spent pursuing outdoor passions. The screening features a special live appearance by director and host Katie Burrell, who ... Read more
Broadway stars Raissa Katona Bennett and Arbender Robinson will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with A Musical Melting Pot on Saturday, November 14, at 7 pm at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum ... Read more
The Hartford Wolf Pack face the Springfield Thunderbirds on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 7:15 pm for Hockey Fights Cancer and I-91 Rivalry Night, presented by Braman. Fans can fill out #IFightFor signs for an in-game light ceremony. The Pack will wear specialty jerseys that will be auctioned, with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. ... Read more
