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

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

Westport Country Playhouse continues its celebration of the 50th anniversary of Jaws with a special Script in Hand playreading of The Shark Is Broken on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7:00 pm. This witty and insightful behind-the-scenes play explores the turbulent making of Steven Spielberg’s iconic 1975 film. Set aboard the boat where actors Robert ... Read more

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Aimee Mann brings her Lost in Space Tour to Ridgefield Playhouse on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7:30 pm. Known for her emotionally resonant lyrics and unmistakable voice, Mann has carved out a lasting legacy with hits like “Save Me” and “Wise Up.” With nine solo albums and multiple Grammy nominations to her ... 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

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

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

Shanties & Sails returns to the Connecticut River Museum on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 5:30 pm with a free live performance by Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle. This lively music series invites guests to experience the rich maritime tradition of sea shanties performed by talented musicians. Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle are known for ... Read more

Don McMillan brings his one-of-a-kind, tech-savvy comedy to the Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club in Manchester on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6:00 pm. Known for combining brainpower with belly laughs, McMillan was a Top 12 finalist on America’s Got Talent, where his graph- and chart-filled comedy earned praise from all the judges—yes, even Simon ... Read more

Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow will appear at the Mark Twain House Museum on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 7:00 pm to discuss his upcoming biography of Mark Twain. Known for acclaimed works on historical figures such as Alexander Hamilton and Ulysses S. Grant, Chernow now turns his attention to the man often hailed as ... 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

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

Norwalk High School and P-TECH Norwalk will celebrate the Class of 2025 with a joint graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport. The ceremony will begin with an academic procession at 11:00 am, honoring the achievements of this year’s graduating students. Family, friends, and community members are welcome to ... 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

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

Art enthusiasts can explore contemporary interpretations of painting in Looking and Making a Painting, a Gallery Talk led by Clara Poteet, the John Walsh Fellow in Museum Education. This engaging event takes place on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 12:30 pm at the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven. The discussion focuses on two ... 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

Sammy Obeid brings his sharp wit and intelligent humor to the stage at the Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 6:00 pm. A Lebanese-Palestinian American from Oakland, California, Obeid is known for blending insightful observations with a uniquely clever style. A UC Berkeley graduate who double majored in Business and ... Read more

Experience the calming power of sound under the glow of the full moon during the Full Moon Sound Meditation series at Lyman Orchards Golf Club. Held once a month from May through September 2025, these sessions take place in "The Meadow," offering a serene outdoor setting perfect for relaxation and reflection. Led by The Conduit, ... 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

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

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

Art enthusiasts can explore the groundbreaking work of J. M. W. Turner during a docent-led tour of J. M. W. Turner: Romance and Reality at the Yale Center for British Art. This special exhibition features the museum’s unparalleled Turner collection—the largest outside the United Kingdom—including iconic oil paintings, watercolors, and prints. Guests will learn how ... Read more

The Fairfield University Art Museum invites guests to a docent-led tour of the exhibition Famous & Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 4:00 pm. This exhibition offers a compelling look at the work of Austrian-American photographer Trude Fleischmann, known for her striking portraits of both prominent cultural figures ... Read more

Elizabeth Cronin, author of Heimat Photography in Austria (2015), will present a virtual lecture exploring the work of Trude Fleischmann in the context of Heimat photography. This genre, rooted in Austrian cultural identity, will be examined through Fleischmann’s lens and artistic contributions. The event takes place online on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 5:00 pm ... 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

The Ridgefield Playhouse will host a private event on Thursday, June 12, 2025, beginning at 5:00 pm. This event is not open to the public. The Ridgefield Playhouse is located at 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, Connecticut. To inquire about planning your own event at the venue, email rentals@nullridgefieldplayhouse.org. For more information about upcoming public performances, ... Read more

Experience the intersection of visual art and literature during The Art of Verse: Turner and Poetry, a special program at the Yale Center for British Art on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 5:30 pm. Presented in connection with the exhibition J. M. W. Turner: Romance and Reality, this event features award-winning contemporary poets reading original ... Read more

The Yale University Art Gallery will host a special evening in appreciation of its members and supporters on Thursday, June 12, 2025, beginning at 5:30 pm. Guests can enjoy Italian wines, waters, cheeses, and gelati while exploring the galleries and connecting with fellow art enthusiasts. Music will be provided by DJ Shaki. This exclusive event ... 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 on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven. This is the first major North American museum exhibition of Emin’s work, ... 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

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 Brooklyn-based trio Bandits on the Run will bring their unique blend of indie-folk and theatrical storytelling to Levitt Pavilion in Westport on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 7:30 pm. Known for their captivating combination of cello, guitar, accordion, and found percussion, the group delivers sophisticated three-part harmonies and shared lead vocals, crafting a sound ... 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 Clinton Art Society presents its Spring Members Exhibition, on view from May 1 through June 19, 2025, at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall in Clinton. This annual showcase celebrates the vibrant creativity of CAS members, featuring works in a wide range of fine art media. The exhibition honors the return of spring and the ... 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

The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme invites visitors to experience Blooms with a View: A Celebration of Art & Flowers, returning Friday, June 13, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am. This beloved annual event pairs the visual splendor of fine art with the natural beauty of floral design, as local floral artists create arrangements inspired ... 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

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

Celebrate the beauty of spring at the Florence Griswold Museum’s beloved annual Garden Luncheon, taking place on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 12:00 pm. This cherished tradition brings together flowers, food, and fashion for a joyful afternoon in the museum’s historic gardens. Guests are encouraged to don their finest spring attire and fanciest hats for ... Read more

Visitors are invited to explore the Yale Center for British Art’s celebrated collection through a docent-led tour on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The tour offers an engaging introduction to In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, a reimagined installation that spans from the sixteenth century to the present. Led by ... Read more

The Town of Cromwell Farmers Market takes place on Friday evenings from 4 pm to 7 pm at Riverport Park, beginning June 6 and continuing through September 5, 2025. Located along the Connecticut River at the junction of Route 9, Riverport Park provides a scenic and convenient setting for this popular community event. The market ... 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

Comedian, actor, and Emmy Award-winning writer Chris Redd brings his dynamic comedic style to the Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club in Manchester on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. Known for his standout performances on Saturday Night Live, Redd has built a multifaceted career in stand-up, television, film, and music. His ... Read more

The Friday Night Live Music Series continues at 1741 Pub & Grill with a performance by The Xtras on June 13, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Guests can enjoy an evening of live music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks under the outdoor tent at Lyman Orchards. The Xtras, featuring members of The Kerry ... Read more

Relax and recharge at the Sound Meditation Concert on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at The Lodge at Patriots Park in Coventry. Hosted by The Conduit, this monthly sound meditation experience features the calming tones of live gongs, singing bowls, and bells in a serene lakeside setting. The soothing vibrations promote ... Read more

Comedian Bruce Bruce brings his larger-than-life humor and improvisational flair to The Stress Factory in Bridgeport on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 7:00 pm. Known for his captivating comedic style and commanding stage presence, Bruce Bruce has been entertaining audiences nationwide for decades with his sharp wit and charm. With standout performances on BET’s “Comic ... Read more

The Carriage House Arts Center presents Fun Home the Musical, the 2015 Tony Award winner for Best Musical. Directed by Lynne Colatrella with music direction by Jerold Goldstein, this poignant production runs from June 13 through June 28, 2025. Based on Alison Bechdel’s acclaimed graphic memoir, Fun Home explores her journey of self-discovery and reflection ... Read more

Hot Chocolate Soul returns to The Bushnell in Hartford on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 8:00 pm. Presented by June Archer, Eleven28 Entertainment, and A&G Insurance, this dynamic showcase blends live music, comedy, and spoken word for an unforgettable night of performance. Celebrated as the ultimate variety show, Hot Chocolate Soul features an eclectic mix ... Read more

Experience the timeless music of Steely Dan with Hey Nineteen, taking the stage at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 8:00 pm. This acclaimed 11-piece tribute band has earned a reputation as the most authentic-sounding Steely Dan tribute worldwide, captivating fans with their faithful renditions of both hits and deep cuts. Since ... 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

Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with a one-of-a-kind adventure at the Shore Line Trolley Museum on Saturday, June 14, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Sunday, June 15 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, guests can take part in the exclusive Guest Motorman Experience—a private, hands-on opportunity to operate an authentic trolley car on the ... Read more

Explore the intricate tradition of quillwork during a hands-on workshop led by artist Dylan Smith on Saturday, June 14, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, Connecticut. Focusing on the distinctive styles of the Eastern Woodlands, the workshop offers participants the opportunity to examine recreated ... Read more

The Submarine Force Library Museum in Groton will host Family Day on Saturday, June 14, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am. This event is free and open to the public, offering families an opportunity to explore the museum and enjoy a day of educational fun. Details about the day’s activities will be announced soon, but visitors ... Read more

Celebrate the start of summer at the Lyman Orchards Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Taking place at the Apple Barrel Farm Market and surrounding grounds at 32 Reeds Gap Road in Middlefield, Connecticut, this fun-filled event is part of the 21st Annual Connecticut Open House Day, featuring ... 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

The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme invites visitors to experience Blooms with a View: A Celebration of Art & Flowers, returning Friday, June 13, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am. This beloved annual event pairs the visual splendor of fine art with the natural beauty of floral design, as local floral artists create arrangements inspired ... Read more

Adventure Sports Day at Powder Ridge Mountain Park Resort offers a full day of outdoor excitement on Saturday, June 14, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Guests can enjoy downhill mountain biking, paintball, zip lines, beach volleyball, and giant water slides during this high-energy summer celebration. Free clinics are available with the purchase of a ... Read more

Celebrate Connecticut’s Open House Day with free admission to the Florence Griswold Museum on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Located at 96 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, the museum invites visitors to explore the intersection of art, history, and nature in a setting rich with cultural heritage. Highlights of the ... 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

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 the Yale Center for British Art’s renowned collection through a docent-led tour on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11:00 am. This guided experience provides an engaging look at In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, an installation that showcases works from the sixteenth century to the present. Tours begin in ... 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

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

Families are invited to celebrate the important people in their lives during Second Saturdays for Families: Caretaker Celebrations at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. This interactive program includes creative opportunities to explore how families are depicted in art, make a handmade thank-you gift with artist Jacqueline Bright, and hear author Kelly L. Viera read ... Read more

The exhibit Letters of Unity: Building LGBTQ+ Community Through the Written Word explores the power of written communication in shaping LGBTQ+ identity, activism, and community. Featuring love letters, zines, personal diaries, protest flyers, and other artifacts, the display tells stories of resilience, connection, and creativity that have sustained LGBTQ+ communities for generations. Drawing from the ... Read more

Experience the life and legacy of one of the great masters of the Italian Renaissance with a screening of Perugino: Eternal Renaissance on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme. This cinematic tribute explores the artistry of Pietro Perugino, whose work bridged architectural innovation and spiritual devotion, ... Read more

The Ridgefield Playhouse celebrates the return of a beloved tradition with the 9th Annual Bernie Williams Day on Saturday, June 14, 2025, beginning at 1:00 pm. Former New York Yankees center fielder and acclaimed guitarist Bernie Williams takes the field for a day of sports, music, and community celebration, all in support of the Playhouse’s ... Read more

The Noah Webster House in West Hartford presents the Flags of the Republic Exhibit, on view from June 14 through July 4, 2025. This special exhibition explores America’s evolving identity through a rare and extensive collection of historic flags. Visitors can view all 27 official versions of the American flag, along with five full-size historic ... Read more

Discover the power and poetry of J. M. W. Turner’s art during a docent-led tour of J. M. W. Turner: Romance and Reality at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven. This special exhibition highlights the museum’s unparalleled Turner holdings—considered the most extensive outside the United Kingdom—including iconic oil paintings, watercolors, and prints. ... Read more

Experience an evening of heartfelt connection and spiritual insight with psychic medium Patricia Griffin at Comix Roadhouse in Uncasville. A natural-born medium based in Monroe, Connecticut, Griffin has become widely recognized for her ability to connect with loved ones who have passed, bringing messages of love, validation, and closure. Griffin has earned acclaim as a ... Read more

Award-winning comedian and actor Chris Redd brings his sharp wit and energetic performance style to the Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club in Manchester on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Known for his five-season run on “Saturday Night Live” and his standout Netflix comedy special Why Am I Like This?, Redd’s ... Read more

Hartford’s Got Talent returns for its Season 3 Finale on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at The Bushnell in Hartford. This exciting event showcases the city’s top talent competing for $15,000 in prizes and awards in front of a panel of industry professionals. Co-hosted by celebrity actress Bern Nadette Stanis, known for her role as Thelma ... Read more

Comedian Bruce Bruce brings his larger-than-life humor and improvisational flair to The Stress Factory in Bridgeport on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 7:00 pm. Known for his captivating comedic style and commanding stage presence, Bruce Bruce has been entertaining audiences nationwide for decades with his sharp wit and charm. With standout performances on BET’s “Comic ... Read more

The Carriage House Arts Center presents Fun Home the Musical, the 2015 Tony Award winner for Best Musical. Directed by Lynne Colatrella with music direction by Jerold Goldstein, this poignant production runs from June 13 through June 28, 2025. Based on Alison Bechdel’s acclaimed graphic memoir, Fun Home explores her journey of self-discovery and reflection ... Read more

Experience the powerful music of Queen like never before at One Vision of Queen, starring acclaimed vocalist Marc Martel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 8:00 pm at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, Connecticut. This high-energy tribute features iconic rock anthems such as “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” “We Are The Champions,” “Another One ... Read more

Comedian Bruce Bruce brings his larger-than-life humor and improvisational flair to The Stress Factory in Bridgeport on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 7:00 pm. Known for his captivating comedic style and commanding stage presence, Bruce Bruce has been entertaining audiences nationwide for decades with his sharp wit and charm. With standout performances on BET’s “Comic ... 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

Celebrate Father’s Day with a unique and historic experience at the Connecticut Trolley Museum in East Windsor on Sunday, June 15, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am. This special behind-the-scenes tour offers visitors the rare chance to get up close with ongoing restoration projects, including the 121-year-old Connecticut Company Car #3001 and Northern Ohio Traction & ... 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

The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme invites visitors to experience Blooms with a View: A Celebration of Art & Flowers, returning Friday, June 13, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am. This beloved annual event pairs the visual splendor of fine art with the natural beauty of floral design, as local floral artists create arrangements inspired ... Read more

Celebrate Father’s Day with a special tribute to dads at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme on Sunday, June 15, 2025. All men will enjoy $5 admission for the day, making it the perfect opportunity to explore art, history, and nature in a scenic setting. Visitors can tour the historic Griswold Boardinghouse for Artists ... 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

Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with a one-of-a-kind adventure at the Shore Line Trolley Museum on Saturday, June 14, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Sunday, June 15 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, guests can take part in the exclusive Guest Motorman Experience—a private, hands-on opportunity to operate an authentic trolley car on 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

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

The Yale Center for British Art in New Haven presents a docent-led tour of Tracey Emin: I Loved You Until The Morning on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 1:00 pm. This powerful exhibition is the first major North American museum survey of Tracey Emin’s work, showcasing her expressive and autobiographical paintings, sculptures, and works on ... Read more

Discover the architectural brilliance of the Yale Center for British Art during a docent-led tour on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 3:00 pm in New Haven. Designed by renowned modernist architect Louis I. Kahn (1901–1974), the museum is celebrated for its innovative use of natural light and materials, and its harmonious integration of space and ... Read more

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Old Lyme Town Band with a special outdoor concert at the Florence Griswold Museum on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 3:00 pm in Old Lyme. This free event will feature the world premiere of new music commissioned from composer Anthony Susi, inspired by three paintings from the museum’s collection: ... Read more

The Carriage House Arts Center presents Fun Home the Musical, the 2015 Tony Award winner for Best Musical. Directed by Lynne Colatrella with music direction by Jerold Goldstein, this poignant production runs from June 13 through June 28, 2025. Based on Alison Bechdel’s acclaimed graphic memoir, Fun Home explores her journey of self-discovery and reflection ... 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

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

Comedian, writer, and podcast host Rachel Scanlon brings her sharp wit and bold humor to The Stress Factory in Bridgeport on June 15, 2025. Known for her energetic stage presence and fearless storytelling, Scanlon is quickly becoming a standout voice in the comedy scene. Originally from Minnesota and now based in Los Angeles, Scanlon is ... Read more

Suzanne Vega brings her acclaimed Flying With Angels Tour 2025 to the Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 7:30 pm. This career-spanning performance will include beloved hits like “Tom’s Diner” and “Luka,” along with new material from her forthcoming album Flying with Angels, set to be released in May 2025. Vega will be ... Read more

Comedian Bruce Bruce brings his larger-than-life humor and improvisational flair to The Stress Factory in Bridgeport on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 7:00 pm. Known for his captivating comedic style and commanding stage presence, Bruce Bruce has been entertaining audiences nationwide for decades with his sharp wit and charm. With standout performances on BET’s “Comic ... Read more