"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more

Yale Schwarzman Center will present The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography from April 7, 2025, through January 4, 2026. This exhibition showcases the work of thirteen student-photographers from Greater New Haven who participated in a collaborative photography program with the Yale Center for British Art, the Lens Media Lab at the Institute for ... Read more

Young children can enjoy a fun-filled morning of exploration and discovery during Toddler Tuesday—happening on a special Monday edition—at the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford. On May 12, 2025, from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, the Science Center welcomes children ages 6 and under for an event designed just for them. In a calm and ... Read more

Salt Marsh Presents brings Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi to the stage in a vibrant, family-friendly production designed to delight audiences of all ages. As part of the Kids Love Music! series, this lively one-hour opera introduces young viewers to the joy of opera through humor, engaging music, and an unforgettable story. Tailored especially for school groups, ... Read more

The Slater Memorial Museum in Norwich presents Alexey von Schlippe: Expressions of Mind and Soul, on view from July 29, 2024, through May 1, 2026. This ongoing exhibition honors the legacy of Alexey von Schlippe—artist, educator, and longtime Norwich resident—through a selection of nearly two dozen works, many on public display for the first time. ... Read more

Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours will run daily from March 1 through November 30, 2025, offering a chilling walk through centuries of haunted history in one of New England’s most storied seafaring villages. Guests will explore the darker side of Mystic’s past, from colonial conflicts and lost sailors to unexplained murders and supernatural sightings. This 1 ... Read more

Experience a moment of calm and clarity during a virtual mindfulness and meditation class hosted by the Fairfield University Art Museum. From the comfort of your home, participants will be guided through meditation practices designed to reduce stress and foster inner peace. This virtual event takes place on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 5:00 pm. ... Read more

Experience a deeply relaxing Full Moon Sound Meditation in the tranquil setting of “The Meadow” at Lyman Orchards Golf Club. Held once a month from May through September, these meditative sessions are guided by The Conduit and feature the soothing sounds of live gongs and singing bowls. Each event aligns with the lunar cycle, creating ... Read more

Progressive rock icon Jon Anderson, best known as the lead vocalist and creative force behind the legendary band Yes, brings his unmistakable voice and dynamic stage presence to Ridgefield Playhouse for a night of classic hits and epic compositions. Anderson, a co-author of Yes’s biggest songs like “Roundabout,” “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” and “I’ve ... Read more

Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours will run daily from March 1 through November 30, 2025, offering a chilling walk through centuries of haunted history in one of New England’s most storied seafaring villages. Guests will explore the darker side of Mystic’s past, from colonial conflicts and lost sailors to unexplained murders and supernatural sightings. This 1 ... Read more

Embark on a rare outdoor adventure with the Connecticut River Museum’s RiverQuest – Selden Island Hike on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Departing at 8:00 am from the Museum aboard the RiverQuest vessel, guests will journey to Selden Neck State Park for a day of guided hiking and exploration on this 607-acre island located in the ... Read more

"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more

Yale Schwarzman Center will present The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography from April 7, 2025, through January 4, 2026. This exhibition showcases the work of thirteen student-photographers from Greater New Haven who participated in a collaborative photography program with the Yale Center for British Art, the Lens Media Lab at the Institute for ... Read more

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook presents Kate at Home, a special exhibit on view from November 22, 2024, through May 16, 2025. This intimate display features clothing and personal belongings that reflect Hepburn’s deep appreciation for privacy and family life. Casual garments in her favorite color, red, are showcased alongside pieces ... Read more

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich presents "Gabriel Dawe: Plexus no. 43," on view from April 2, 2023, through February 1, 2026. This large-scale, vibrant installation by Gabriel Dawe, a Mexican-born artist based in Dallas, uses thousands of multicolored sewing threads meticulously woven together to capture the full spectrum of visible light. The resulting artwork, both ... Read more

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich will present Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror from April 2 through November 16, 2025. This exhibition explores the work of renowned Japanese American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, highlighting a series of galvanized steel sculptures created in the early 1980s in collaboration with Gemini G.E.L. in Los Angeles. Known for his work ... Read more

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich presents On Thin Ice: Alaska’s Warming Wilderness, on view from March 6 through October 19, 2025. This immersive exhibition explores the dramatic effects of climate change on Alaska’s landscapes and wildlife, pairing lifelike taxidermy from the museum’s natural history collections with detailed landscape models that show “before” and “after” views ... Read more

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich presents The William L. Richter Collection, on view through August 3, 2025. This installation celebrates the exceptional collection of Greenwich resident William L. Richter, showcasing French and European art from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Featuring works by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, and ... Read more

The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme presents Their Kindred Earth: Photographs by William Earle Williams, on view from February 22 through June 22, 2025. This powerful exhibition brings visibility to overlooked sites of African American history, including locations tied to enslavement, the Underground Railroad, and emancipation. Through his evocative photography, Williams reveals hidden narratives ... Read more

The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury presents The Art of Leisure, on view in the Noonan Gallery from April 12 through June 15, 2025. This wide-ranging exhibition spans more than 125 years of American history, highlighting how artists and the public have captured and celebrated the themes of travel, relaxation, and recreation. Beginning in the mid-nineteenth ... Read more

The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury presents The Art of Elizabeth Catlett: From the Collection of Samella Lewis, on view from April 6 through June 15, 2025. This compelling exhibition features 38 works by Elizabeth Catlett (1915–2012), one of the most influential Black artists of the 20th century. Known for her evocative prints and sculptures, Catlett ... Read more

The Mattatuck Museum presents Modern Women: Georgia O’Keeffe and Kay Sage, a landmark exhibition running from February 23 through June 8, 2025, in the Baker Gallery. This show marks the first time the works of these two groundbreaking artists are displayed side by side, creating a rich dialogue between their respective Modernist visions. Through paintings, ... Read more

The Mattatuck Museum presents Arthur Nager: Building Stories, on view from February 16 through May 25, 2025. This exhibition showcases the evolution of photographer Arthur Nager’s work, contrasting his early black-and-white images of everyday life with recent color photographs that focus on the architecture and landscape of the Naugatuck Valley and Greater Waterbury region. Nager’s ... Read more

On view through May 18, 2025, Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter in Waterbury explores the life and legacy of one of baseball’s greatest figures. Hosted in the museum’s History Gallery, this exhibition showcases memorabilia, artwork, and archival material from the Frederic “Flyhawk” Koch collection, donated in honor of Koch’s father. The exhibition highlights Ted Williams’ ... Read more

Step into a thrilling escape room experience set in 1930s Germany at the Westport Historical Society. As a renowned reporter investigating the rising National Socialist German Workers' Party, an invitation to a dinner party at the home of a top German General presents the perfect opportunity. With only 60 minutes before the General and his ... Read more

Arts in Mind is a free virtual monthly program designed for individuals with Young-Onset Alzheimer’s or those in the early stages of memory loss, along with their care partners. This engaging online experience connects participants with the Yale University Art Gallery’s collection through guided art discussions and related hands-on art-making activities. The session on Tuesday, ... Read more

Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours will run daily from March 1 through November 30, 2025, offering a chilling walk through centuries of haunted history in one of New England’s most storied seafaring villages. Guests will explore the darker side of Mystic’s past, from colonial conflicts and lost sailors to unexplained murders and supernatural sightings. This 1 ... Read more

Experience a moment of calm and reflection during Meditation and Mindfulness in the Museum, taking place in the peaceful setting of the Bellarmine Hall Galleries at Fairfield University Art Museum. This in-person class offers participants a chance to slow down, center themselves, and engage in mindful practices surrounded by art. The session will take place ... Read more

Celebrate summer Thursday evenings at the New Britain Museum of American Art with Art Happy Hours, a weekly series featuring live music and drinks on the Museum’s scenic Café Terrace. Overlooking the historic Walnut Hill Park, designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted—also known for Central Park and Prospect Park—this event blends art, nature, ... Read more

New Britain's favorite happy hour returns with First Friday, the museum’s signature social event blending live music, art, food, and community. On Friday, May 13, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, enjoy a groovy evening of iconic hits performed by The 70's Project. This high-energy band pays tribute to the most influential music of ... Read more

Test your knowledge and enjoy some craft brews at Tuesday Trivia hosted at Third Place by Half Full Brewery! Every Tuesday at 7 p.m., trivia enthusiasts and casual players alike are invited to compete in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. Whether you're a trivia pro or just in it for the laughs, it’s a great way ... Read more

Test your knowledge and have a blast every Tuesday at Parkville Market's Trivia Night! Hosted in partnership with Bar Rated Entertainment, this is your chance to show off those random facts you’ve been storing away. Gather your friends, form a team, and compete for awesome prizes while enjoying drink specials and the vibrant atmosphere of ... Read more

Reggae legends The Wailers bring their iconic sound to the Ridgefield Playhouse on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 7:30 pm, as part of their Natural Mystic 30th Anniversary Tour. Known for defining the roots of reggae in the 1970s, The Wailers' music continues to resonate across generations with timeless anthems like “One Love,” “No Woman, ... Read more

Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours will run daily from March 1 through November 30, 2025, offering a chilling walk through centuries of haunted history in one of New England’s most storied seafaring villages. Guests will explore the darker side of Mystic’s past, from colonial conflicts and lost sailors to unexplained murders and supernatural sightings. This 1 ... Read more

"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more

Yale Schwarzman Center will present The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography from April 7, 2025, through January 4, 2026. This exhibition showcases the work of thirteen student-photographers from Greater New Haven who participated in a collaborative photography program with the Yale Center for British Art, the Lens Media Lab at the Institute for ... Read more

Ridgefield Playhouse will host a private event on May 14, 2025. This date is reserved for a facility rental and is not open to the public. Those interested in renting the Ridgefield Playhouse for their own private function are encouraged to contact the venue directly to inquire about availability, pricing, and planning details. The event ... Read more

The Cromwell Community Craft Fair & Marketplace will take place on Tuesday, May 14, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Courtyard by Marriott in Cromwell. This lively event showcases the creativity of young adult entrepreneurs from across Connecticut, featuring handmade goods, art, jewelry, crafts, and more. Local small businesses and vendors will ... Read more

The Slater Memorial Museum in Norwich presents Alexey von Schlippe: Expressions of Mind and Soul, on view from July 29, 2024, through May 1, 2026. This ongoing exhibition honors the legacy of Alexey von Schlippe—artist, educator, and longtime Norwich resident—through a selection of nearly two dozen works, many on public display for the first time. ... Read more

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook presents Kate at Home, a special exhibit on view from November 22, 2024, through May 16, 2025. This intimate display features clothing and personal belongings that reflect Hepburn’s deep appreciation for privacy and family life. Casual garments in her favorite color, red, are showcased alongside pieces ... Read more

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich presents "Gabriel Dawe: Plexus no. 43," on view from April 2, 2023, through February 1, 2026. This large-scale, vibrant installation by Gabriel Dawe, a Mexican-born artist based in Dallas, uses thousands of multicolored sewing threads meticulously woven together to capture the full spectrum of visible light. The resulting artwork, both ... Read more

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich will present Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror from April 2 through November 16, 2025. This exhibition explores the work of renowned Japanese American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, highlighting a series of galvanized steel sculptures created in the early 1980s in collaboration with Gemini G.E.L. in Los Angeles. Known for his work ... Read more

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich presents On Thin Ice: Alaska’s Warming Wilderness, on view from March 6 through October 19, 2025. This immersive exhibition explores the dramatic effects of climate change on Alaska’s landscapes and wildlife, pairing lifelike taxidermy from the museum’s natural history collections with detailed landscape models that show “before” and “after” views ... Read more

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich presents The William L. Richter Collection, on view through August 3, 2025. This installation celebrates the exceptional collection of Greenwich resident William L. Richter, showcasing French and European art from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Featuring works by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, and ... Read more

The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme presents Their Kindred Earth: Photographs by William Earle Williams, on view from February 22 through June 22, 2025. This powerful exhibition brings visibility to overlooked sites of African American history, including locations tied to enslavement, the Underground Railroad, and emancipation. Through his evocative photography, Williams reveals hidden narratives ... Read more

The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury presents The Art of Leisure, on view in the Noonan Gallery from April 12 through June 15, 2025. This wide-ranging exhibition spans more than 125 years of American history, highlighting how artists and the public have captured and celebrated the themes of travel, relaxation, and recreation. Beginning in the mid-nineteenth ... Read more

The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury presents The Art of Elizabeth Catlett: From the Collection of Samella Lewis, on view from April 6 through June 15, 2025. This compelling exhibition features 38 works by Elizabeth Catlett (1915–2012), one of the most influential Black artists of the 20th century. Known for her evocative prints and sculptures, Catlett ... Read more

The Mattatuck Museum presents Modern Women: Georgia O’Keeffe and Kay Sage, a landmark exhibition running from February 23 through June 8, 2025, in the Baker Gallery. This show marks the first time the works of these two groundbreaking artists are displayed side by side, creating a rich dialogue between their respective Modernist visions. Through paintings, ... Read more

The Mattatuck Museum presents Arthur Nager: Building Stories, on view from February 16 through May 25, 2025. This exhibition showcases the evolution of photographer Arthur Nager’s work, contrasting his early black-and-white images of everyday life with recent color photographs that focus on the architecture and landscape of the Naugatuck Valley and Greater Waterbury region. Nager’s ... Read more

On view through May 18, 2025, Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter in Waterbury explores the life and legacy of one of baseball’s greatest figures. Hosted in the museum’s History Gallery, this exhibition showcases memorabilia, artwork, and archival material from the Frederic “Flyhawk” Koch collection, donated in honor of Koch’s father. The exhibition highlights Ted Williams’ ... Read more

Step into a thrilling escape room experience set in 1930s Germany at the Westport Historical Society. As a renowned reporter investigating the rising National Socialist German Workers' Party, an invitation to a dinner party at the home of a top German General presents the perfect opportunity. With only 60 minutes before the General and his ... Read more

The Greenwich Historical Society presents Time Travelers KidStudio, running from February 18 through June 29, 2025. Offered in conjunction with the exhibition Greenwich During the Revolutionary War: A Frontier Town on the Front Line, this free program invites children to explore what life was like for kids in Greenwich 250 years ago. Held every Wednesday ... Read more

A gallery talk at the Yale University Art Gallery will explore the cultural and economic significance of Amazigh (Berber) jewelry from Morocco, focusing on the use of coins as adornment. Presented by Georgia LaMacchia, Ph.D. candidate in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and Graduate Curatorial Intern in the Departments of African Art and Numismatics, the ... Read more

Spencer Tracy stars in the 1958 film adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s classic novella The Old Man and the Sea, screening on May 14, 2025. This moving tale follows an aging Cuban fisherman who, after 84 days without a catch, hooks a massive marlin and embarks on a solitary battle to bring it home. Determined to ... Read more

Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours will run daily from March 1 through November 30, 2025, offering a chilling walk through centuries of haunted history in one of New England’s most storied seafaring villages. Guests will explore the darker side of Mystic’s past, from colonial conflicts and lost sailors to unexplained murders and supernatural sightings. This 1 ... Read more

The Beer'd Run Club returns to Beer'd Brewing – The Silo in Groton, taking place every Wednesday at 5:30 pm from April 2 through October 29, 2025. Hosted in collaboration with the Mohegan Striders, this weekly event welcomes runners of all abilities for a scenic 3–5 mile route around Groton. After the run, participants are ... Read more

Board game enthusiasts can gather for a fun and social experience at Back Again Board Game Cafe's Board Game Club. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual game night, the club offers the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow gamers. Participants can coordinate and plan their gaming sessions in the Board ... Read more

The Shubert Theatre in New Haven will host the fifth installment of the Indie Lens Pop-Up film screening series on May 14, 2025. This free community event includes a film screening, complimentary pizza, and a post-film discussion. This installment features a powerful documentary that follows three families whose lives are transformed by Alzheimer’s disease as ... Read more

The hit live show UPDATING is bringing its unique blend of comedy, dating, and unscripted reality to the Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club in Manchester on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 6:00 pm. Hosted by comedian Brandon Berman and co-hosted by producer Harrison Forman, this one-of-a-kind event offers 90 minutes of unfiltered entertainment featuring real ... Read more

As part of the Trouble Begins Series, the Mark Twain House & Museum presents TWAIN’TS with Kevin Mac Donnell on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 7:00 pm. This in-person event explores how Mark Twain’s image, style, and characters have been reimagined, appropriated, or parodied in works not actually authored by Twain himself—what Mac Donnell calls ... Read more

Experience an intimate evening of live music at Open Mic at The Packing House. Unlike traditional open mics, musicians are scheduled ahead of time, ensuring a unique and supportive atmosphere. Experienced performers are allotted extended stage time, while new or less experienced musicians will receive guidance on performing in front of a live audience. Doors ... Read more

Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. brings their highly anticipated USA Tour 2025 to College Street Music Hall in New Haven on Wednesday, May 14 at 7:00 pm. The tour supports their fourth studio album, ROMANCE, which explores themes of love, identity, and alienation through a bold fusion of grunge, shoegaze, hip-hop, and electronic influences. Praised ... Read more

Looking for a midweek pick-me-up? Head over to Tiernanas every Wednesday for Trivia Night hosted by the one and only MC J Hype! Starting at 7:30 p.m., gather your team and put your knowledge to the test with a range of fun and challenging trivia questions. This is the perfect way to catch a vibe, ... Read more

Got a favorite karaoke tune? Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-time singer, come share your voice and join the fun every Wednesday night at Parkville Market's Karaoke Night, hosted by DJ B-EZ. From classic ballads to pop anthems, the stage is yours to shine! Enjoy the midweek vibe with some great drink specials: ... Read more

Step into the eerie past of Mystic on this immersive Graveyard Ghost Tour at Whitehall Burial Ground. Established in the 1660s, this colonial burial ground holds centuries of history, mystery, and hauntings. Guests will hear chilling tales of King Philip’s War captains, early American patriots, and even true vampire legends. The tour explores burial practices, ... Read more

Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours will run daily from March 1 through November 30, 2025, offering a chilling walk through centuries of haunted history in one of New England’s most storied seafaring villages. Guests will explore the darker side of Mystic’s past, from colonial conflicts and lost sailors to unexplained murders and supernatural sightings. This 1 ... Read more

"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more

Yale Schwarzman Center will present The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography from April 7, 2025, through January 4, 2026. This exhibition showcases the work of thirteen student-photographers from Greater New Haven who participated in a collaborative photography program with the Yale Center for British Art, the Lens Media Lab at the Institute for ... Read more

Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust presents Bringing Natalie Home: An Exhibit of Natalie Van Vleck’s Art, on view from February 7 through May 31, 2025. This landmark exhibition showcases the artwork of Flanders’ founder, Natalie Van Vleck, in the newly established Van Vleck Gallery inside the historic Van Vleck House in Woodbury. The exhibit ... Read more

The Slater Memorial Museum in Norwich presents Alexey von Schlippe: Expressions of Mind and Soul, on view from July 29, 2024, through May 1, 2026. This ongoing exhibition honors the legacy of Alexey von Schlippe—artist, educator, and longtime Norwich resident—through a selection of nearly two dozen works, many on public display for the first time. ... Read more

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook presents Kate at Home, a special exhibit on view from November 22, 2024, through May 16, 2025. This intimate display features clothing and personal belongings that reflect Hepburn’s deep appreciation for privacy and family life. Casual garments in her favorite color, red, are showcased alongside pieces ... Read more

Step into the elegance and innovation of Stamford’s past with How the Upper Crust Lived: The Gilded Age in Stamford 1865–1905, on view at the Stamford History Center from September 22, 2024, through June 7, 2025. This immersive exhibition explores the lives of Stamford’s entrepreneurs, industrialists, and fashionable elites during a period of tremendous economic ... Read more

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich presents "Gabriel Dawe: Plexus no. 43," on view from April 2, 2023, through February 1, 2026. This large-scale, vibrant installation by Gabriel Dawe, a Mexican-born artist based in Dallas, uses thousands of multicolored sewing threads meticulously woven together to capture the full spectrum of visible light. The resulting artwork, both ... Read more

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich will present Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror from April 2 through November 16, 2025. This exhibition explores the work of renowned Japanese American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, highlighting a series of galvanized steel sculptures created in the early 1980s in collaboration with Gemini G.E.L. in Los Angeles. Known for his work ... Read more

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich presents On Thin Ice: Alaska’s Warming Wilderness, on view from March 6 through October 19, 2025. This immersive exhibition explores the dramatic effects of climate change on Alaska’s landscapes and wildlife, pairing lifelike taxidermy from the museum’s natural history collections with detailed landscape models that show “before” and “after” views ... Read more

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich presents The William L. Richter Collection, on view through August 3, 2025. This installation celebrates the exceptional collection of Greenwich resident William L. Richter, showcasing French and European art from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Featuring works by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, and ... Read more

The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme presents Their Kindred Earth: Photographs by William Earle Williams, on view from February 22 through June 22, 2025. This powerful exhibition brings visibility to overlooked sites of African American history, including locations tied to enslavement, the Underground Railroad, and emancipation. Through his evocative photography, Williams reveals hidden narratives ... Read more

The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury presents The Art of Leisure, on view in the Noonan Gallery from April 12 through June 15, 2025. This wide-ranging exhibition spans more than 125 years of American history, highlighting how artists and the public have captured and celebrated the themes of travel, relaxation, and recreation. Beginning in the mid-nineteenth ... Read more

The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury presents The Art of Elizabeth Catlett: From the Collection of Samella Lewis, on view from April 6 through June 15, 2025. This compelling exhibition features 38 works by Elizabeth Catlett (1915–2012), one of the most influential Black artists of the 20th century. Known for her evocative prints and sculptures, Catlett ... Read more

The Mattatuck Museum presents Modern Women: Georgia O’Keeffe and Kay Sage, a landmark exhibition running from February 23 through June 8, 2025, in the Baker Gallery. This show marks the first time the works of these two groundbreaking artists are displayed side by side, creating a rich dialogue between their respective Modernist visions. Through paintings, ... Read more

The Mattatuck Museum presents Arthur Nager: Building Stories, on view from February 16 through May 25, 2025. This exhibition showcases the evolution of photographer Arthur Nager’s work, contrasting his early black-and-white images of everyday life with recent color photographs that focus on the architecture and landscape of the Naugatuck Valley and Greater Waterbury region. Nager’s ... Read more

On view through May 18, 2025, Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter in Waterbury explores the life and legacy of one of baseball’s greatest figures. Hosted in the museum’s History Gallery, this exhibition showcases memorabilia, artwork, and archival material from the Frederic “Flyhawk” Koch collection, donated in honor of Koch’s father. The exhibition highlights Ted Williams’ ... Read more

Step into a thrilling escape room experience set in 1930s Germany at the Westport Historical Society. As a renowned reporter investigating the rising National Socialist German Workers' Party, an invitation to a dinner party at the home of a top German General presents the perfect opportunity. With only 60 minutes before the General and his ... Read more

Visitors can explore the compelling photography of Trude Fleischmann during a docent-led tour of Famous & Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann on Thursday, May 15 at 1 p.m. at the Fairfield University Art Museum in Fairfield, Connecticut. This engaging tour offers insights into Fleischmann’s celebrated portraits, which capture both public figures and intimate ... Read more

Explore the artistic brilliance of J. M. W. Turner during a docent-led tour of J. M. W. Turner: Romance and Reality on Thursday, May 15 at 2:00 pm at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven, Connecticut. This special exhibition highlights the museum’s extraordinary collection of Turner’s work—the most extensive outside the United ... Read more

The Evening Glow Music Series returns to Litchfield Community Center for the spring season, offering a relaxing and reflective musical experience. Each performance is followed by a reception with refreshments. The series begins on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, featuring pianist Joseph Jacovino. Additional performances include Duo Alterity on April ... Read more

Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours will run daily from March 1 through November 30, 2025, offering a chilling walk through centuries of haunted history in one of New England’s most storied seafaring villages. Guests will explore the darker side of Mystic’s past, from colonial conflicts and lost sailors to unexplained murders and supernatural sightings. This 1 ... Read more

Experience an evening of storytelling on Thursday, May 15 at 5:30 pm at the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven. Wurtele Gallery Teachers will guide visitors through exciting folktales, myths, and sagas from around the world, brought to life through artworks in the museum’s collection. This special program draws inspiration from the museum’s family-oriented ... Read more

Art•Bar Happy Hour returns to the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme on Thursday, May 15 at 5:30 pm with an evening of plein-air painting by the Lieutenant River. Led by artist Julie Riggs, this creative event invites participants to paint outdoors in the spirit of the original Lyme Art Colony artists. Guests can enjoy ... Read more

Explore the emotional and expressive work of artist Tracey Emin during a docent-led tour of Tracey Emin: I Loved You Until The Morning on Thursday, May 15 at 6:00 pm at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven. This landmark exhibition is the first major North American museum survey of Emin's art, featuring ... Read more

Explore the world through the eyes of J. M. W. Turner in a three-part watercolor workshop at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven. Create Community: Turner’s Vision with Watercolor invites adults of all skill levels to delve into the artist’s process and perspective by studying his evocative landscapes featured in the exhibition ... Read more

Chocolate lovers can explore the rich and surprising history of their favorite treat on Thursday, May 15 at 6:00 pm at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History in Hartford. Author and food historian Sarah Lohman will trace chocolate’s evolution from its origins as a ceremonial Mesoamerican drink to its place as a beloved global ... Read more

Chef Dino Kolitsas of Greca Mediterranean Kitchen and the team from Litchfield Distillery will host "Craft Cocktails & GastroPub Grub" at The Silo Cooking School in New Milford on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 6:30 pm. Guests will learn to create impressive craft cocktails while savoring gourmet pub dishes carefully paired to elevate the experience. ... Read more

The beloved Blues Jam at Black Eyed Sally's is back, bringing soulful tunes and Southern vibes to your Thursday nights. Step into Hartford's iconic venue for an evening of authentic blues, where you can either join the house band on stage or simply kick back with some mouthwatering Southern dishes and enjoy the live music. ... Read more

Test your knowledge and have a blast every Thursday night at Back Again Board Game Cafe in Middletown! Hosted by Immodest Trivia, this lively event features five rounds of general knowledge trivia, a leaderboard, and prizes for the top teams. Event Details: Dates: Every Thursday, January 9 – December 31, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Location: ... Read more

Experience the glittering decadence of the Roaring Twenties as the World Ballet Company presents the world premiere of The Great Gatsby, live on stage at The Bushnell in Hartford on May 15, 2025. This new production brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel to life through exquisite ballet, blending romance, drama, and spectacle. A multinational ... Read more

Experience the magic of Broadway through the voices and stories of real-life Broadway couple Libby Servais and Stephan Stubbins in Broadway in Love, taking the stage at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven on May 15 & 16, 2025. Servais, known for her role as Glinda in Wicked, and Stubbins, from Mary Poppins, share an ... Read more

Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport will take the stage at Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club for a night of stand-up comedy on Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 pm. Known for his quick wit and energetic storytelling, Rapaport has entertained audiences for over three decades in film, television, and podcasts. Rapaport has appeared in more than ... Read more

The Garde Arts Center will host The Joni & Cat Show on Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 pm. This heartfelt musical tribute features the timeless songs of Joni Mitchell and Cat Stevens, performed in an intimate acoustic setting. Nicole Gauthier and John Fuzek bring the music of these iconic artists to life with heartfelt renditions ... Read more

Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours will run daily from March 1 through November 30, 2025, offering a chilling walk through centuries of haunted history in one of New England’s most storied seafaring villages. Guests will explore the darker side of Mystic’s past, from colonial conflicts and lost sailors to unexplained murders and supernatural sightings. This 1 ... Read more

"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more

Yale Schwarzman Center will present The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography from April 7, 2025, through January 4, 2026. This exhibition showcases the work of thirteen student-photographers from Greater New Haven who participated in a collaborative photography program with the Yale Center for British Art, the Lens Media Lab at the Institute for ... Read more

Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust presents Bringing Natalie Home: An Exhibit of Natalie Van Vleck’s Art, on view from February 7 through May 31, 2025. This landmark exhibition showcases the artwork of Flanders’ founder, Natalie Van Vleck, in the newly established Van Vleck Gallery inside the historic Van Vleck House in Woodbury. The exhibit ... Read more

The Slater Memorial Museum in Norwich presents Alexey von Schlippe: Expressions of Mind and Soul, on view from July 29, 2024, through May 1, 2026. This ongoing exhibition honors the legacy of Alexey von Schlippe—artist, educator, and longtime Norwich resident—through a selection of nearly two dozen works, many on public display for the first time. ... Read more

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook presents Kate at Home, a special exhibit on view from November 22, 2024, through May 16, 2025. This intimate display features clothing and personal belongings that reflect Hepburn’s deep appreciation for privacy and family life. Casual garments in her favorite color, red, are showcased alongside pieces ... Read more

Step into the elegance and innovation of Stamford’s past with How the Upper Crust Lived: The Gilded Age in Stamford 1865–1905, on view at the Stamford History Center from September 22, 2024, through June 7, 2025. This immersive exhibition explores the lives of Stamford’s entrepreneurs, industrialists, and fashionable elites during a period of tremendous economic ... Read more

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich presents "Gabriel Dawe: Plexus no. 43," on view from April 2, 2023, through February 1, 2026. This large-scale, vibrant installation by Gabriel Dawe, a Mexican-born artist based in Dallas, uses thousands of multicolored sewing threads meticulously woven together to capture the full spectrum of visible light. The resulting artwork, both ... Read more

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich will present Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror from April 2 through November 16, 2025. This exhibition explores the work of renowned Japanese American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, highlighting a series of galvanized steel sculptures created in the early 1980s in collaboration with Gemini G.E.L. in Los Angeles. Known for his work ... Read more

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich presents On Thin Ice: Alaska’s Warming Wilderness, on view from March 6 through October 19, 2025. This immersive exhibition explores the dramatic effects of climate change on Alaska’s landscapes and wildlife, pairing lifelike taxidermy from the museum’s natural history collections with detailed landscape models that show “before” and “after” views ... Read more

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich presents The William L. Richter Collection, on view through August 3, 2025. This installation celebrates the exceptional collection of Greenwich resident William L. Richter, showcasing French and European art from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Featuring works by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, and ... Read more

The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme presents Their Kindred Earth: Photographs by William Earle Williams, on view from February 22 through June 22, 2025. This powerful exhibition brings visibility to overlooked sites of African American history, including locations tied to enslavement, the Underground Railroad, and emancipation. Through his evocative photography, Williams reveals hidden narratives ... Read more

Step behind the curtain and explore the history and magic of the Westport Country Playhouse with a free guided tour on Friday, May 16 at 10:30 am. Originally a 19th-century cow barn, the Playhouse opened its doors in 1931 and has since become a designated National Treasure with a legacy of over 800 productions—42 of ... Read more

The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury presents The Art of Leisure, on view in the Noonan Gallery from April 12 through June 15, 2025. This wide-ranging exhibition spans more than 125 years of American history, highlighting how artists and the public have captured and celebrated the themes of travel, relaxation, and recreation. Beginning in the mid-nineteenth ... Read more

The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury presents The Art of Elizabeth Catlett: From the Collection of Samella Lewis, on view from April 6 through June 15, 2025. This compelling exhibition features 38 works by Elizabeth Catlett (1915–2012), one of the most influential Black artists of the 20th century. Known for her evocative prints and sculptures, Catlett ... Read more

The Mattatuck Museum presents Modern Women: Georgia O’Keeffe and Kay Sage, a landmark exhibition running from February 23 through June 8, 2025, in the Baker Gallery. This show marks the first time the works of these two groundbreaking artists are displayed side by side, creating a rich dialogue between their respective Modernist visions. Through paintings, ... Read more

The Mattatuck Museum presents Arthur Nager: Building Stories, on view from February 16 through May 25, 2025. This exhibition showcases the evolution of photographer Arthur Nager’s work, contrasting his early black-and-white images of everyday life with recent color photographs that focus on the architecture and landscape of the Naugatuck Valley and Greater Waterbury region. Nager’s ... Read more

On view through May 18, 2025, Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter in Waterbury explores the life and legacy of one of baseball’s greatest figures. Hosted in the museum’s History Gallery, this exhibition showcases memorabilia, artwork, and archival material from the Frederic “Flyhawk” Koch collection, donated in honor of Koch’s father. The exhibition highlights Ted Williams’ ... Read more

Visitors can explore the Yale Center for British Art’s remarkable collection during a docent-led tour on Friday, May 16 at 2:00 pm. This interactive experience highlights key works from In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, an exhibition showcasing pieces from the sixteenth century to the present in a newly reimagined installation. Led ... Read more

Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours will run daily from March 1 through November 30, 2025, offering a chilling walk through centuries of haunted history in one of New England’s most storied seafaring villages. Guests will explore the darker side of Mystic’s past, from colonial conflicts and lost sailors to unexplained murders and supernatural sightings. This 1 ... Read more