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

Celebrate Memorial Day with a family-friendly car show at Lyman Orchards on Monday, May 26, 2025, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Hosted by RAD STALLIONS, this event honors veterans and features a special salute to the flag ceremony at 2:00 pm. The show is free for spectators, and proceeds will benefit the Disabled American ... Read more

Kick off summer with the opening weekend of Crocodile Cove at Lake Compounce, Connecticut’s largest water park. Alongside the classic family-friendly attractions and thrilling roller coasters, visitors can cool off with splash-filled fun in the expansive water park. The 2025 season also features the return of popular seasonal events like Phantom Fall Fest and Holiday ... 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

A private event will be held at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am. This event is not open to the public. Ridgefield Playhouse is located at 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT. For more information about hosting private events at the venue, visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org or contact the Playhouse directly.

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 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

Shoppers can take advantage of extra savings during Double Discount Week at the Florence Griswold Museum Shop. From Tuesday, May 27, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am, Museum Members will receive 20% off all in-store purchases. Non-members will also enjoy a 10% discount during this limited-time event. The offer applies to in-store purchases only, and no ... Read more

Heather Gaudio Fine Art presents Martin Kline: The World In All Its Plenitude, a comprehensive solo exhibition featuring thirty-nine works by renowned painter and sculptor Martin Kline. On view from May 3 through June 14, 2025, the show highlights Kline’s decades-long engagement with encaustic painting, drawing, and sculpture, unified by the evocative use of the ... 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

Kick off summer with the opening weekend of Crocodile Cove at Lake Compounce, Connecticut’s largest water park. Alongside the classic family-friendly attractions and thrilling roller coasters, visitors can cool off with splash-filled fun in the expansive water park. The 2025 season also features the return of popular seasonal events like Phantom Fall Fest and Holiday ... Read more

The 2025 High School Halo Awards will return to the Palace Theater in Waterbury on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 pm, celebrating excellence in high school theatre across Connecticut. Presented by Seven Angels Theatre, the Halo Awards recognize outstanding achievement in acting, singing, technical production, direction, and more. Founded in 1993 by Artistic Director Semina ... Read more

Theater lovers are invited to show off their musical knowledge at Broadway Trivia Night, taking place at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 pm. This free event offers an evening filled with show tunes, trivia challenges, and fun for Broadway fans of all levels. Participants can expect questions spanning ... Read more

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo will highlight the importance of otter conservation during World Otter Day on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. This special observance offers visitors a chance to learn more about these charismatic aquatic mammals and the delicate balance between living creatures and their environment. Educational activities, keeper chats, and otter-themed exhibits will spotlight the role ... 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 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 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

Shoppers can take advantage of extra savings during Double Discount Week at the Florence Griswold Museum Shop. From Tuesday, May 27, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am, Museum Members will receive 20% off all in-store purchases. Non-members will also enjoy a 10% discount during this limited-time event. The offer applies to in-store purchases only, and no ... Read more

Heather Gaudio Fine Art presents Martin Kline: The World In All Its Plenitude, a comprehensive solo exhibition featuring thirty-nine works by renowned painter and sculptor Martin Kline. On view from May 3 through June 14, 2025, the show highlights Kline’s decades-long engagement with encaustic painting, drawing, and sculpture, unified by the evocative use of the ... 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

Kick off summer with the opening weekend of Crocodile Cove at Lake Compounce, Connecticut’s largest water park. Alongside the classic family-friendly attractions and thrilling roller coasters, visitors can cool off with splash-filled fun in the expansive water park. The 2025 season also features the return of popular seasonal events like Phantom Fall Fest and Holiday ... Read more

In celebration of the Ivoryton Playhouse’s production of Tea at Five, guests can enjoy a charming afternoon tea experience at the historic Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast. This elegant preshow event features a delightful selection of fine teas, delicate finger sandwiches, and assorted sweets served in a cozy, inviting setting. The Preshow Tea will be ... Read more

Visitors can explore the dynamic relationship between the classical elements—water, earth, fire, and air—and modern craft during Engaging with Elements: Manipulated Materialities on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 12:30 pm. Jennifer Paige Blue, the Marcia Brady Tucker Fellow in the Department of American Decorative Arts, will lead a discussion centered around a new installation in ... 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

The 2025 High School Halo Awards will return to the Palace Theater in Waterbury on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 pm, celebrating excellence in high school theatre across Connecticut. Presented by Seven Angels Theatre, the Halo Awards recognize outstanding achievement in acting, singing, technical production, direction, and more. Founded in 1993 by Artistic Director Semina ... Read more

The Travelers Chorale will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a free concert, The Place Where We Belong, at The Bushnell’s Mortensen Hall in Hartford on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 7:30 pm. This event, held in partnership with the Farmington Valley Symphony Orchestra, features a musical journey through classic favorites like Singin’ in the Rain, ... 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

Students from Chapel Haven Schleifer Center will showcase their artistic insights in the Out to Art exhibition, opening Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven, Connecticut. The exhibition features a selection of works from the museum’s Prints and Drawings and Rare Books and Manuscripts collections, ... 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 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

Shoppers can take advantage of extra savings during Double Discount Week at the Florence Griswold Museum Shop. From Tuesday, May 27, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am, Museum Members will receive 20% off all in-store purchases. Non-members will also enjoy a 10% discount during this limited-time event. The offer applies to in-store purchases only, and no ... Read more

Heather Gaudio Fine Art presents Martin Kline: The World In All Its Plenitude, a comprehensive solo exhibition featuring thirty-nine works by renowned painter and sculptor Martin Kline. On view from May 3 through June 14, 2025, the show highlights Kline’s decades-long engagement with encaustic painting, drawing, and sculpture, unified by the evocative use of the ... 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

Kick off summer with the opening weekend of Crocodile Cove at Lake Compounce, Connecticut’s largest water park. Alongside the classic family-friendly attractions and thrilling roller coasters, visitors can cool off with splash-filled fun in the expansive water park. The 2025 season also features the return of popular seasonal events like Phantom Fall Fest and Holiday ... Read more

In celebration of the Ivoryton Playhouse’s production of Tea at Five, guests can enjoy a charming afternoon tea experience at the historic Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast. This elegant preshow event features a delightful selection of fine teas, delicate finger sandwiches, and assorted sweets served in a cozy, inviting setting. The Preshow Tea will be ... Read more

Visitors can take a closer look at the compelling photography of Trude Fleischmann during a docent-led tour of the exhibition Famous & Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann at the Fairfield University Art Museum. This special tour will take place on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 1:00 pm. The exhibition offers an in-depth view ... Read more

Explore the transformative work of J. M. W. Turner during a docent-led tour of Romance and Reality, a special exhibition on view at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven. The tour begins at 2:00 pm on Thursday, May 29, 2025. This exhibition showcases the museum’s exceptional Turner collection—the most extensive outside of ... Read more

Visitors can explore the deeply personal and expressive work of Tracey Emin during a docent-led tour of Tracey Emin: I Loved You Until The Morning at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven. The tour will take place on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 6:00 pm. This major exhibition marks the first comprehensive ... Read more

RiverFare 2025 returns to the Connecticut River Museum in Essex on Thursday, May 29, 2025, beginning at 6:00 pm. This signature outdoor food and drink event is held on the museum’s scenic riverfront lawn and brings together top area restaurants, breweries, and distilleries for an evening of tastings, music, and celebration. Known as the unofficial ... Read more

Paintball enthusiasts can gear up for adrenaline-filled Thursday evenings during Paintball League Night at Powder Ridge Mountain Park Resort in Middlefield. Held weekly from 6 pm to 9 pm, this five-week series offers players a chance to compete in NXL-style tournament play with rotating teams formed on-site each night. Players are welcome to attend solo ... Read more

The 2025 High School Halo Awards will return to the Palace Theater in Waterbury on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 pm, celebrating excellence in high school theatre across Connecticut. Presented by Seven Angels Theatre, the Halo Awards recognize outstanding achievement in acting, singing, technical production, direction, and more. Founded in 1993 by Artistic Director Semina ... Read more

Comedy takes center stage at Elm City's Finest on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven. This special event will showcase four standout comedians—Manny Sierra, William Leonard, Keerome Lawrence (aka KeeDolla), and Darnell Bloodworth, better known as Work—in an intimate cabaret setting that puts the spotlight on local talent. Now in ... Read more

Comedy fans can experience a night of nonstop laughs at Talent's It’s Just Comedy Jam on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at The Stress Factory in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Featuring one of the most recognized names in urban comedy, this show highlights the razor-sharp wit and dynamic stage presence of Talent, often dubbed the “King of New ... 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 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 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

Shoppers can take advantage of extra savings during Double Discount Week at the Florence Griswold Museum Shop. From Tuesday, May 27, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am, Museum Members will receive 20% off all in-store purchases. Non-members will also enjoy a 10% discount during this limited-time event. The offer applies to in-store purchases only, and no ... Read more

Heather Gaudio Fine Art presents Martin Kline: The World In All Its Plenitude, a comprehensive solo exhibition featuring thirty-nine works by renowned painter and sculptor Martin Kline. On view from May 3 through June 14, 2025, the show highlights Kline’s decades-long engagement with encaustic painting, drawing, and sculpture, unified by the evocative use of the ... 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

Kick off summer with the opening weekend of Crocodile Cove at Lake Compounce, Connecticut’s largest water park. Alongside the classic family-friendly attractions and thrilling roller coasters, visitors can cool off with splash-filled fun in the expansive water park. The 2025 season also features the return of popular seasonal events like Phantom Fall Fest and Holiday ... Read more

Visitors can explore centuries of British art history during a docent-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven. This engaging tour highlights selected works from the museum’s reimagined installation, In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, featuring artwork from the sixteenth century to the present. Led by trained volunteer ... Read more

Chico Bean, the quick-witted comedian and entertainer from Washington, D.C., brings his high-energy stand-up to the Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club in Manchester for four shows on May 30 and 31, 2025. Showtimes are Friday at 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm, and Saturday at 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Known for his rapid-fire humor and ... Read more

The timeless story of hope and optimism takes the stage with Annie at the Garde Arts Center in New London on May 30, 2025. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Annie is based on the beloved comic strip by Harold Gray and features a book and score by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, ... Read more

An evening of uplifting music and community spirit awaits at A Night of Hope, taking place on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 7:00 pm at the Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main Street, Thomaston, Connecticut. This special fundraiser will bring together local faith communities for a heartfelt celebration of song, fellowship, and purpose. The event features ... Read more

Comedian Donnell Rawlings brings his razor-sharp wit and unforgettable characters to The Stress Factory in Bridgeport on Friday, May 30 & 31, 2025, at 7:00 pm. Known for his breakout role as ‘Ashy Larry’ on Chappelle’s Show, Rawlings is a veteran performer whose career spans television, film, and stand-up stages around the world. A Washington, ... Read more

The 2025 High School Halo Awards will return to the Palace Theater in Waterbury on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 pm, celebrating excellence in high school theatre across Connecticut. Presented by Seven Angels Theatre, the Halo Awards recognize outstanding achievement in acting, singing, technical production, direction, and more. Founded in 1993 by Artistic Director Semina ... Read more

Comedian, author, and podcast host Jim Norton brings his latest stand-up tour, Now You Know, to the Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 8:00 pm. Known for his brutally honest humor and sharp wit, Norton delivers a night of no-holds-barred comedy that’s as unfiltered as it is unforgettable. With a career spanning decades, ... Read more

Stand-up favorite Brian Regan brings his sharp wit and clean, observational humor to the Shubert Theatre in New Haven on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 8:00 pm. Widely regarded as one of the most respected comedians in the country, Regan has earned acclaim from critics, peers, and fans alike. Vanity Fair calls him “the funniest ... Read more

Lake Compounce kicks off its 2025 season with Passholder Appreciation Weekends beginning May 10, celebrating the Ultimate Season of Family Fun. Guests can enjoy unlimited visits to over 50 attractions, including the debut of Splashbucklers, a brand-new comedy stunt show, and seasonal favorites like Kids Fest, Phantom Fall Fest, and Holiday Lights. Season Passes start ... 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 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

Shoppers can take advantage of extra savings during Double Discount Week at the Florence Griswold Museum Shop. From Tuesday, May 27, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am, Museum Members will receive 20% off all in-store purchases. Non-members will also enjoy a 10% discount during this limited-time event. The offer applies to in-store purchases only, and no ... 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 Shore Line Trolley Museum will celebrate Member’s Day on Saturday, May 31, beginning at 10:30 am. This special day is dedicated to honoring museum members with exclusive experiences and all-day trolley fun. Members can enjoy unlimited free trolley rides and the unique opportunity to step into the operator’s role with a supervised guest operator ... Read more

Heather Gaudio Fine Art presents Martin Kline: The World In All Its Plenitude, a comprehensive solo exhibition featuring thirty-nine works by renowned painter and sculptor Martin Kline. On view from May 3 through June 14, 2025, the show highlights Kline’s decades-long engagement with encaustic painting, drawing, and sculpture, unified by the evocative use of the ... Read more

Visitors can explore centuries of British art during a docent-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven on Saturday, May 31 at 11:00 am. The tour focuses on highlights from the museum’s reimagined installation, In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, which features works from the sixteenth century to ... Read more

ANTIQ’S LLC in Farmington will host its free weekly antique appraisal event, "You Never Know - Trash or Treasure?" every Saturday from April 5 through May 31, 2025, from 11 am to 4 pm. Visitors can bring their unexpected finds, heirlooms, or curiosities to discover their hidden value. ANTIQ’S has been voted Farmington’s best antique ... 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

Kick off summer with the opening weekend of Crocodile Cove at Lake Compounce, Connecticut’s largest water park. Alongside the classic family-friendly attractions and thrilling roller coasters, visitors can cool off with splash-filled fun in the expansive water park. The 2025 season also features the return of popular seasonal events like Phantom Fall Fest and Holiday ... Read more

Rossini’s beloved comic opera Il Barbiere di Siviglia closes out the Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season with a live transmission on Saturday, May 31 at 12:55 pm at the Ridgefield Playhouse. This effervescent production features mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina as the clever and spirited Rosina, joined by American tenor Jack Swanson in his Met ... Read more

The timeless story of hope and optimism takes the stage with Annie at the Garde Arts Center in New London on May 30, 2025. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Annie is based on the beloved comic strip by Harold Gray and features a book and score by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, ... Read more

Discover the groundbreaking work of one of Britain’s most influential artists during a docent-led tour of J. M. W. Turner: Romance and Reality on Saturday, May 31 at 3:00 pm at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven. This special exhibition highlights the Center’s extraordinary Turner collection—the largest outside the United Kingdom—including renowned ... Read more

The Barnum Festival Concert Night & Food Truck Festival promises a lively evening filled with high-energy performances and mouthwatering eats on Saturday, May 31, 2025, beginning at 5:00 pm. Guests can enjoy live music from crowd favorites Hazzard County and Southern Fried while sampling offerings from a variety of local food trucks. Whether you're coming ... Read more

Chico Bean, the quick-witted comedian and entertainer from Washington, D.C., brings his high-energy stand-up to the Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club in Manchester for four shows on May 30 and 31, 2025. Showtimes are Friday at 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm, and Saturday at 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Known for his rapid-fire humor and ... Read more

The Graveyard Shift Tour at the Mark Twain House Museum offers an evening of haunted history, chilling tales, and a look into Victorian traditions surrounding séances and the spirit world. This after-dark tour explores the paranormal stories connected to the house, as well as Mark Twain’s own fascination with the supernatural. The Mark Twain House ... Read more

On Saturday, May 31, 2025, Ridgefield Playhouse will host On the Runway – Familiar Faces, a special fundraising event benefitting Ann’s Place, an organization providing support to individuals facing cancer. The evening begins at 6:00 pm and will feature a runway show with familiar faces from the community modeling for a cause. This event is ... Read more

The timeless story of hope and optimism takes the stage with Annie at the Garde Arts Center in New London on May 30, 2025. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Annie is based on the beloved comic strip by Harold Gray and features a book and score by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, ... Read more

Comedian Donnell Rawlings brings his razor-sharp wit and unforgettable characters to The Stress Factory in Bridgeport on Friday, May 30 & 31, 2025, at 7:00 pm. Known for his breakout role as ‘Ashy Larry’ on Chappelle’s Show, Rawlings is a veteran performer whose career spans television, film, and stand-up stages around the world. A Washington, ... Read more

Late Night Catechism, the long-running comedy that has entertained audiences across the globe, has been postponed at The Bushnell in Hartford. Originally scheduled for May 31, 2025, a new date will be announced soon. This theatrical favorite transforms audience members into the "students" of Sister’s adult catechism class. With a mix of nostalgic charm and ... Read more

Chad in the Spotlight brings the vibrant rhythms and evolving musical identity of Chad to the stage for an unforgettable evening of cultural celebration. Taking place on May 31, 2025, at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, this performance highlights the artistry and innovation of Chadian musicians while honoring the country’s deep historical roots. Guests ... Read more

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra brings the magic of The Princess Bride to life in a unique cinematic concert experience on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at The Bushnell in Hartford. Fans of the classic 1987 film can relive the adventure, romance, and humor of this beloved story as the full symphony orchestra performs Mark Knopfler’s unforgettable ... Read more

Chico Bean, the quick-witted comedian and entertainer from Washington, D.C., brings his high-energy stand-up to the Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club in Manchester for four shows on May 30 and 31, 2025. Showtimes are Friday at 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm, and Saturday at 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Known for his rapid-fire humor and ... Read more

Lake Compounce kicks off its 2025 season with Passholder Appreciation Weekends beginning May 10, celebrating the Ultimate Season of Family Fun. Guests can enjoy unlimited visits to over 50 attractions, including the debut of Splashbucklers, a brand-new comedy stunt show, and seasonal favorites like Kids Fest, Phantom Fall Fest, and Holiday Lights. Season Passes start ... 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 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

Shoppers can take advantage of extra savings during Double Discount Week at the Florence Griswold Museum Shop. From Tuesday, May 27, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am, Museum Members will receive 20% off all in-store purchases. Non-members will also enjoy a 10% discount during this limited-time event. The offer applies to in-store purchases only, and no ... 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

Visitors are invited to explore Tracey Emin: I Loved You Until The Morning through a docent-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven. This powerful exhibition, the first major North American museum presentation of Emin’s work, showcases the British artist’s raw and autobiographical paintings, sculptures, and works on paper created from ... Read more

The cherished tale of Charlotte’s Web comes to life on stage at Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 11:00 am. Adapted from E.B. White’s classic novel, this production tells the story of Wilbur the pig and his loyal friend Charlotte, a gray spider who uses her talents to save him from an unfortunate ... 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

Families can enjoy a creative and relaxing day at the Florence Griswold Museum during Discovery Sundays, a weekly drop-in program held at the Hartman Education Center. Every Sunday, April 6–September 21, 2025, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, guests are invited to explore several hands-on craft projects designed for all ages. Weather permitting, plein-air painting ... Read more

Kick off summer with the opening weekend of Crocodile Cove at Lake Compounce, Connecticut’s largest water park. Alongside the classic family-friendly attractions and thrilling roller coasters, visitors can cool off with splash-filled fun in the expansive water park. The 2025 season also features the return of popular seasonal events like Phantom Fall Fest and Holiday ... Read more

Visitors can explore the natural beauty of the Robert F. Schumann Artists’ Trail during Tree I.D. Along the Artists’ Trail, taking place at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Led by Manager of Visitor Services, Gregoire, this guided walk will highlight the diverse tree species ... Read more

Discover the brilliance of one of Britain’s most influential artists during J. M. W. Turner: Romance and Reality, a docent-led tour taking place on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 2:00 to 2:45 pm at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven, Connecticut. This special exhibition features a wide-ranging selection of Turner’s iconic oil ... Read more

Learn about Connecticut’s native owl species and the vital role they play in our ecosystem during Owls Among Us, a special presentation at the historic Pardee-Morris House in New Haven. The event will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 2:00 pm and features owl rehabilitator and educator Gwen Rice, co-founder of Freedom First ... Read more

Visitors can explore the iconic architecture of the Yale Center for British Art during a docent-led tour on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 3:00 pm in New Haven, Connecticut. This in-depth tour highlights the celebrated design of architect Louis I. Kahn (1901–1974), whose modernist approach is showcased throughout the museum's structure. Guests will gain insight ... Read more

The Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven presents Playing Images, a special performance by the Haven String Quartet on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 3:00 pm. This unique program blends live music with art appreciation, inviting attendees to reflect on the emotional and aesthetic connections between music and visual art. The performance will be ... Read more

Spinnato’s Comedy Magic delivers a fast-paced fusion of dazzling illusions and sharp-witted humor at Comix Roadhouse in Uncasville on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 5:00 pm. Hosted by Jim Spinnato, a veteran entertainer with a knack for engaging audiences, this adult-themed magic show features hilarious audience participation and mind-blowing sleight of hand. Each performance features ... Read more

Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville brings live music and relaxed energy to the end of your week with Acoustic Sundays, held weekly at 4:30 pm. These intimate performances spotlight talented local and regional artists performing acoustic sets that range from country to rock and pop favorites. Guests can enjoy stripped-down musical sets in ... Read more

Comedian Martin Moreno brings his bold and irreverent style to The Stress Factory Bridgeport for a night of unfiltered humor. Known for mixing brash storytelling with personal insight, Moreno has built a career on his wildly funny takes on life, love, and growing up in the 1980s. With comedy credits that include co-hosting Comedy Central’s ... Read more