"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

The holiday season comes to life once again at the Connecticut River Museum with Steve Cryan’s 32nd Annual Train Show. Opening on Friday, November 21, 2025, and running through February 1, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm, this beloved exhibition features a brand-new model train layout designed by artist and train enthusiast Steve Cryan. ... 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

The holiday season comes to life once again at the Connecticut River Museum with Steve Cryan’s 32nd Annual Train Show. Opening on Friday, November 21, 2025, and running through February 1, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm, this beloved exhibition features a brand-new model train layout designed by artist and train enthusiast Steve Cryan. ... Read more

This virtual Lunch and Learn program explores how slavery began to unravel in Connecticut during the American Revolution through the actions of enslaved people themselves. Historian William Morgan presents research drawn from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s Waterman Research Center, examining how Black individuals created opportunities for freedom during the 1770s and 1780s ... 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

Senior Mornings offers a peaceful opportunity to enjoy the Mattatuck Museum’s collection and special exhibitions in a quiet, comfortable setting before regular opening hours. Held every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 am, this program is designed to provide a welcoming environment for seniors to explore art at a relaxed pace. The series runs from August ... Read more

The holiday season comes to life once again at the Connecticut River Museum with Steve Cryan’s 32nd Annual Train Show. Opening on Friday, November 21, 2025, and running through February 1, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm, this beloved exhibition features a brand-new model train layout designed by artist and train enthusiast Steve Cryan. ... Read more

The New Britain Museum of American Art invites adults to explore the art of watercolor painting in a multi-session studio class led by artist and instructor Mary Smeallie. Held on Wednesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm, this engaging course offers a relaxing and creative environment for artists of all levels to develop their skills ... Read more

Enjoy an evening of cards, food, and community at Setback Night at 1741 Pub & Grill, located at Lyman Orchards. Doors open for registration at 5:00 pm, and the first of six Setback games kicks off at 6:00 pm on every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Players can look forward to great food ... Read more

A Big East matchup takes center court as the UConn Women’s Basketball team faces St. John’s in Hartford. Known for their fast-paced play and championship legacy, the Huskies bring high-level collegiate competition to PeoplesBank Arena for an exciting evening of basketball. Fans can expect an energetic atmosphere as UConn continues its conference season against a ... 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

The holiday season comes to life once again at the Connecticut River Museum with Steve Cryan’s 32nd Annual Train Show. Opening on Friday, November 21, 2025, and running through February 1, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm, this beloved exhibition features a brand-new model train layout designed by artist and train enthusiast Steve Cryan. ... Read more

This virtual book talk explores the surprising history behind one of the world’s most familiar commodities through the lens of Coffee Nation: How One Commodity Transformed the Early United States by historian Michelle Craig McDonald. Drawing on extensive archival and material research, the program traces coffee’s journey from slavery-based plantations in the Caribbean and South ... 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

Cellist and songwriter Okorie Johnson, known on stage as OkCello, brings a genre-blending performance that expands traditional ideas of the cello. His music weaves together classical technique with jazz, EDM, reggae, and funk, using live sound looping, improvisation, and storytelling to create original compositions rooted in African Diasporic melodies and narratives. The performance offers a ... Read more

Eaglemania brings the music of the Eagles to life with a tribute show dedicated to faithfully recreating the band’s iconic sound and harmonies. The performance features classics spanning the Eagles’ legendary career, offering fans a chance to experience well-known hits and deep cuts in a live concert setting. The show takes place on Thursday, January ... 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

The holiday season comes to life once again at the Connecticut River Museum with Steve Cryan’s 32nd Annual Train Show. Opening on Friday, November 21, 2025, and running through February 1, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm, this beloved exhibition features a brand-new model train layout designed by artist and train enthusiast Steve Cryan. ... Read more

Visitors can explore standout works from the Yale Center for British Art’s renowned collection during this docent-led tour led by volunteer museum educators. The tour highlights In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, a reimagined installation featuring works from the sixteenth century to the present, and offers an engaging look at the collection ... Read more

UConn Men’s Ice Hockey takes the ice against UMass Lowell in an exciting collegiate matchup at PeoplesBank Arena. Fans can expect fast-paced action as the Huskies face a longtime Hockey East rival during the heart of the season. The game is scheduled for Friday, January 9, 2026, at 7 pm at PeoplesBank Arena, located at ... Read more

The holiday season comes to life once again at the Connecticut River Museum with Steve Cryan’s 32nd Annual Train Show. Opening on Friday, November 21, 2025, and running through February 1, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm, this beloved exhibition features a brand-new model train layout designed by artist and train enthusiast Steve Cryan. ... 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

The New Britain Museum of American Art invites young artists to discover their creativity in Art Explorers, a hands-on studio program designed for children ages 6 to 8. Held on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12 pm, beginning October 25, 2025, and running through April 25, 2026, this engaging class encourages participants to experiment with ... Read more

The New Britain Museum of American Art invites young children and their caregivers to explore creativity together in Art Start, a weekly program designed for ages 3 to 5. Held on Saturdays from 11 am to 11:45 am, October 25, 2025, through April 25, 2026, this engaging class blends storytelling and artmaking in an inspiring ... Read more

A prehistoric adventure comes to the stage with Dinosaur World Live, an award-winning family production that brings dinosaurs to life through large-scale puppetry and storytelling. Led by an onstage explorer, the show transports audiences through uncharted territories filled with remarkably realistic creatures, including Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor, and Segnosaurus. Designed to spark curiosity and ... Read more

This docent-led tour offers an engaging introduction to highlights from the Yale Center for British Art’s renowned collection. Visitors can explore works spanning from the sixteenth century to the present as part of In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, now presented in a reimagined installation that brings fresh perspectives to familiar masterpieces. ... Read more

UConn Men’s Basketball takes the court against DePaul in a Big East matchup at PeoplesBank Arena. The game offers fans a chance to watch the Huskies compete in conference play as the season continues into January. The game is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 12:30 pm at PeoplesBank Arena, 600 Main Street, Hartford, ... Read more

The New Britain Museum of American Art invites visitors to explore its renowned permanent collection during Walk-In Tour: The American Canvas, offered every Saturday at 1 pm from October 11, 2025, through June 2026. Led by knowledgeable docents, this hour-long tour highlights significant works that trace the evolution of American art, offering insight into the ... Read more

This afternoon program marks the culmination of the exhibition Hew Locke: Passages through a series of performative interpretations and reflections inspired by the artist’s work. The program features contributions from artists Taisha Carrington and aru apaza, spoken-word performers from Yale’s WORD, and dancer and choreographer Lacina Coulibaly, offering multiple creative responses to the themes explored ... Read more

The Bridgeport Islanders face off against the Utica Comets in an American Hockey League matchup at Total Mortgage Arena. Fans can expect a high-energy game as the Islanders defend home ice against a competitive conference opponent during this Saturday evening showdown. The game takes place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 5 pm at Total ... Read more

Queen – A Royal Tribute brings the music of one of rock’s most iconic bands to the stage through the powerhouse vocals of Yvan Pedneault. Discovered by a wide audience in 2016 during his appearance on Canada’s version of The Voice, Pedneault later caught the attention of Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor, who ... Read more

Hockey fans can catch the Hartford Wolf Pack as they take on the Providence Bruins in an exciting American Hockey League matchup in downtown Hartford. The game brings fast-paced action to the ice and offers a lively atmosphere for longtime fans and newcomers alike. The matchup takes place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 7:30 ... Read more

Changes in Latitudes brings the laid-back spirit and sun-soaked sound of Jimmy Buffett to the stage in a tribute that celebrates his music, storytelling, and enduring sense of fun. Widely regarded as the country’s premier Jimmy Buffett tribute, the band is known for recreating the full concert experience with authenticity, energy, and a welcoming, all-ages ... Read more

The holiday season comes to life once again at the Connecticut River Museum with Steve Cryan’s 32nd Annual Train Show. Opening on Friday, November 21, 2025, and running through February 1, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm, this beloved exhibition features a brand-new model train layout designed by artist and train enthusiast Steve Cryan. ... 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

This docent-led tour explores the work of Hew Locke, offering insight into the artist’s powerful visual commentary on identity, migration, and the lasting impact of history. The tour examines three decades of Locke’s work in sculpture, photography, and found materials, highlighting how he questions and unravels symbols of empire while reimagining the iconography and legacies ... Read more

Visitors can explore the artistry of Norman Rockwell through a docent-led tour of the special exhibition Norman Rockwell: From Camera to Canvas at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Tours take place every Sunday at 1 pm from October 12 through February 15. Each tour offers insight into Rockwell’s creative process, tracing how he ... Read more

This guided exhibit tour offers an in-depth look at Coffee: A Connecticut Story, exploring how coffee shaped the state’s social, economic, and cultural history. Led by a museum educator, the tour provides context and insight into the exhibition’s key themes and objects, making it an engaging experience for both first-time and returning visitors. This program ... Read more

Experience a unique blend of classical, jazz, and Latin influences with the Sunday Music Series at the New Britain Museum of American Art. This longstanding monthly concert series features Sonoro, a contemporary ensemble renowned for its Third Stream style—fusing the classical music tradition with jazz freedom and Latin passion. Composer and pianist Sharon Ruchman leads ... Read more

The Bridgeport Islanders host the Hartford Wolf Pack in an American Hockey League matchup that brings fast-paced action and local rivalry to the ice. Fans can watch the two Connecticut-based teams face off in a competitive afternoon game during the heart of the hockey season. The game takes place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at ... Read more