Week of Events
Monday, March 9, 2026
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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March 10, 2026 - RecurringArts in Mind at Yale University Art Gallery
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March 10, 2026 - RecurringThe Mountaintop at Playhouse on Park
Arts in Mind at Yale University Art Gallery
Creative engagement and close looking are at the heart of Arts in Mind, a free monthly program designed for individuals in the early stages of memory loss and their care partners. Presented online, each session connects guided discussion of artworks from the Yale University Art Gallery’s collection with gentle art-making activities that encourage self-expression and ... Read more
The Mountaintop at Playhouse on Park
An intimate and imaginative portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. unfolds in The Mountaintop, running March 4 through March 22, 2026, at Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119. Written by Katori Hall and directed by Jamil A.C. Mangan, this Olivier Award-winning play offers a powerful theatrical experience inspired by the ... Read more
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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March 11, 2026 - RecurringThe Mountaintop at Playhouse on Park
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March 11, 2026 -Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour at Garde Arts Center
The Mountaintop at Playhouse on Park
An intimate and imaginative portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. unfolds in The Mountaintop, running March 4 through March 22, 2026, at Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119. Written by Katori Hall and directed by Jamil A.C. Mangan, this Olivier Award-winning play offers a powerful theatrical experience inspired by the ... Read more
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour at Garde Arts Center
Blues rock takes center stage when the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band brings the Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour to the Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London, CT 06320, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 7:30 pm. This special tour celebrates the landmark debut album that helped define a new era of modern blues ... Read more
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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March 12, 2026 - RecurringThe Mountaintop at Playhouse on Park
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March 12, 2026 -Curator Tour | Take me, take me, take me…to the Palace of love at Yale Center for British Art
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March 12, 2026 -Studio Art Quilt Exhibit Opening Reception: Local Color – Circular Thinking at Milford Arts Council
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March 12, 2026 - RecurringPaintball Thursday League Night at Powder Ridge Mountain Park Resort
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March 12, 2026 -Be Like Blippi Tour at Shubert Theatre
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March 12, 2026 - RecurringThe Mountaintop at Playhouse on Park
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March 12, 2026 -CT Forum: The Future of the Environment at The Bushnell
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March 12, 2026 -The National Dance Company of Ireland: Rhythm of the Dance at Garde Arts Center
The Mountaintop at Playhouse on Park
An intimate and imaginative portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. unfolds in The Mountaintop, running March 4 through March 22, 2026, at Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119. Written by Katori Hall and directed by Jamil A.C. Mangan, this Olivier Award-winning play offers a powerful theatrical experience inspired by the ... Read more
Curator Tour | Take me, take me, take me…to the Palace of love at Yale Center for British Art
A closer look at Rina Banerjee’s striking installation Take me, take me, take me…to the Palace of love will be offered during a special curator-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art on March 12, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm. Pilar Forrest, Postgraduate Research Associate in Paintings and Sculpture, will guide guests ... Read more
Studio Art Quilt Exhibit Opening Reception: Local Color – Circular Thinking at Milford Arts Council
A new exhibition of contemporary fiber art will debut with an opening reception on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the MAC Downtown Gallery at the Milford Arts Council, 40 Railroad Avenue South, Milford, CT 06460. The exhibition will remain on view through April 17, with gallery hours Tuesday through ... Read more
Paintball Thursday League Night at Powder Ridge Mountain Park Resort
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
Be Like Blippi Tour at Shubert Theatre
Curiosity takes center stage when Blippi arrives in New Haven with the all-new Be Like Blippi Tour. This high-energy live show brings music, dancing, and hands-on discovery to the historic Shubert Theatre on March 12, 2026 at 6 pm. Families can experience an interactive adventure alongside Blippi and Meekah, filled with fan-favorite songs like “The ... Read more
The Mountaintop at Playhouse on Park
An intimate and imaginative portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. unfolds in The Mountaintop, running March 4 through March 22, 2026, at Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119. Written by Katori Hall and directed by Jamil A.C. Mangan, this Olivier Award-winning play offers a powerful theatrical experience inspired by the ... Read more
CT Forum: The Future of the Environment at The Bushnell
A timely and thought-provoking conversation takes center stage when the CT Forum presents The Future of the Environment at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106, on March 12, 2026, at 7:30 pm. Featuring Michael Regan and Bill McKibben, this high-profile panel will examine one of the most pressing challenges of our time: safeguarding ... Read more
The National Dance Company of Ireland: Rhythm of the Dance at Garde Arts Center
Irish music and dance take center stage when The National Dance Company of Ireland brings Rhythm of the Dance to the Garde Arts Center on March 12, 2026 at 7:30 pm. This internationally acclaimed production showcases world and Irish champion dancers alongside some of the finest traditional musicians and vocalists, creating a high-energy celebration of ... Read more
Friday, March 13, 2026
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March 13, 2026 - RecurringVirtual Art in Focus at Fairfield University Art Museum
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March 13, 2026 -Family Movie Night: Inside Out 2 at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
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March 13, 2026 -An Evening With the Metta Quintet at Shubert Theatre
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March 13, 2026 -Tyrone Shoelaces Concert at Milford Arts Council
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March 13, 2026 - RecurringThe Mountaintop at Playhouse on Park
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March 13, 2026 - RecurringHSO Masterworks Series: Pines of Rome at The Bushnell
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March 13, 2026 -Jim Messina at Infinity Music Hall Hartford
Virtual Art in Focus at Fairfield University Art Museum
Art takes center stage in an engaging online conversation series presented by the Fairfield University Art Museum. Virtual Art in Focus invites participants to explore a single artwork featured in the exhibition For Which It Stands… through an informal, discussion-based format led by Curator of Education and Academic Engagement Michelle DiMarzo. Each one-hour virtual session ... Read more
Family Movie Night: Inside Out 2 at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Emotions take center stage during a special screening of Inside Out 2 at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on March 13, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Families can follow Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, and Fear—along with Riley’s newest emotions—on another colorful adventure that explores what it means to grow up. Before ... Read more
An Evening With the Metta Quintet at Shubert Theatre
Contemporary jazz takes the spotlight when the Metta Quintet performs at the Shubert Theatre on March 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Known for its adventurous spirit and artistic excellence, the ensemble brings together some of the most dynamic and sought-after musicians on today’s jazz scene. Featuring alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, piano, bass, and drums, the ... Read more
Tyrone Shoelaces Concert at Milford Arts Council
A high-energy blend of reggae, funk, rock, swing, bluegrass, disco, and dub comes to the stage on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 7 pm at the Milford Arts Council, 40 Railroad Avenue South, Milford, CT 06460. Doors open at 7 pm. Led by songwriter Chuck Chesler, Tyrone Shoelaces is known for its genre-defying sound and ... Read more
The Mountaintop at Playhouse on Park
An intimate and imaginative portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. unfolds in The Mountaintop, running March 4 through March 22, 2026, at Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119. Written by Katori Hall and directed by Jamil A.C. Mangan, this Olivier Award-winning play offers a powerful theatrical experience inspired by the ... Read more
HSO Masterworks Series: Pines of Rome at The Bushnell
Orchestral color and sweeping musical landscapes take center stage when the Hartford Symphony Orchestra presents Pines of Rome as part of its 2025–2026 Masterworks Series on March 13 and 14, 2026 at 8:00 pm and March 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm at The Bushnell in Hartford. Conducted by Kalena Bovell, the program features Ottorino Respighi’s ... Read more
Jim Messina at Infinity Music Hall Hartford
A celebrated architect of American pop and rock, Jim Messina brings his decades-spanning catalog to Infinity Music Hall Hartford on March 13, 2026 at 8:00 pm. With a career that includes work as a founding member of Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and Loggins & Messina, Messina has helped shape the sound of multiple generations. An accomplished ... Read more
Saturday, March 14, 2026
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March 14, 2026 - RecurringWhiting Mills 4th Annual Rock & Mineral Show at Whiting Mills
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March 14, 2026 - RecurringTake me, take me, take me . . . to the Palace of Love at Yale Center for British Art
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March 14, 2026 - RecurringArt Explorers at New Britain Museum of American Art
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March 14, 2026 - RecurringArt Start at New Britain Museum of American Art
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March 14, 2026 - RecurringGetting StARTed at Yale University Art Gallery
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March 14, 2026 -Etuaptmumk Two-Eyed Seeing Lecture at Wilton Historical Society
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March 14, 2026 - RecurringWalk-In Tour: The American Canvas at New Britain Museum of American Art
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March 14, 2026 -“Jurassic Park” in Concert with the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra at Palace Theater
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March 14, 2026 - RecurringThe Mountaintop at Playhouse on Park
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March 14, 2026 -Docent Tour | Painters, Ports, and Profits at Yale Center for British Art
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March 14, 2026 -Extrasensory at Shubert Theatre
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March 14, 2026 -Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival at Garde Arts Center
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March 14, 2026 - RecurringThe Mountaintop at Playhouse on Park
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March 14, 2026 - RecurringHSO Masterworks Series: Pines of Rome at The Bushnell
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March 14, 2026 -Celtica Nova at Infinity Music Hall Norfolk
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March 14, 2026 -Vir Das: Hey Stranger at College Street Music Hall
Whiting Mills 4th Annual Rock & Mineral Show at Whiting Mills
A weekend celebration of geology, collectibles, and artisan crafts takes place March 14–15, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm at Whiting Mills, 100 Whiting Street, Winsted, CT 06098. The 4th Annual Rock & Mineral Show will feature approximately 25 vendors presenting a wide range of natural specimens and handcrafted items. Visitors can browse rock ... Read more
Take me, take me, take me . . . to the Palace of Love at Yale Center for British Art
Rina Banerjee’s suspended installation reimagines the iconic form of the Taj Mahal through contemporary materials and perspective. Rather than marble and permanence, Banerjee constructs her palace from a steel and copper frame wrapped in translucent pink cellophane, challenging assumptions about luxury, history, and cultural legacy. Floating above the ground, the tentlike structure encloses objects that ... Read more
Art Explorers at New Britain Museum of American Art
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
Art Start at New Britain Museum of American Art
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
Getting StARTed at Yale University Art Gallery
Families can explore art together during Getting StARTed, a program designed to support shared looking and conversation in the galleries. Each 30-minute session highlights a selection of works from the collection and includes guided activities that encourage observation, discussion, and creative thinking. Time is built into each session for participants to try the month’s activity ... Read more
Etuaptmumk Two-Eyed Seeing Lecture at Wilton Historical Society
An exploration of Indigenous knowledge and cross-cultural understanding takes place on Saturday, March 14 from 12 pm to 3:30 pm at the Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897. Titled Etuaptmumk Two-Eyed Seeing, the program centers on the Mi’kmaw concept of “Two-Eyed Seeing,” which encourages learning to view the world through both the ... Read more
Walk-In Tour: The American Canvas at New Britain Museum of American Art
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
“Jurassic Park” in Concert with the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra at Palace Theater
Dinosaurs roar back to life when “Jurassic Park” is presented in concert with the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra on March 14, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 4:15 pm at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. This action-packed adventure, 65 million years in the making, pits humans against prehistoric predators in a cinematic experience that continues to captivate ... Read more
The Mountaintop at Playhouse on Park
An intimate and imaginative portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. unfolds in The Mountaintop, running March 4 through March 22, 2026, at Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119. Written by Katori Hall and directed by Jamil A.C. Mangan, this Olivier Award-winning play offers a powerful theatrical experience inspired by the ... Read more
Docent Tour | Painters, Ports, and Profits at Yale Center for British Art
A closer look at art and empire takes place during this docent-led tour of Painters, Ports, and Profits: Artists and the East India Company, 1750–1850 at the Yale Center for British Art on March 14, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm. This conversational tour offers an engaging overview of the exhibition, examining how artists ... Read more
Extrasensory at Shubert Theatre
An evening of mystery and mind-bending moments unfolds when Keith Zalinger brings Extrasensory to the Shubert Theatre on March 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Blurring the line between reality, the supernatural, and imagination, Zalinger combines mind-reading, mentalism, and hypnosis in a performance designed to captivate and surprise. Throughout the show, audience members become part of ... Read more
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival at Garde Arts Center
Adventure takes center stage when the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour arrives at the Garde Arts Center on March 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Celebrating its 50th year, the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival showcases a curated selection of films that transport audiences to the world’s highest peaks, most remote landscapes, ... Read more
The Mountaintop at Playhouse on Park
An intimate and imaginative portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. unfolds in The Mountaintop, running March 4 through March 22, 2026, at Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119. Written by Katori Hall and directed by Jamil A.C. Mangan, this Olivier Award-winning play offers a powerful theatrical experience inspired by the ... Read more
HSO Masterworks Series: Pines of Rome at The Bushnell
Orchestral color and sweeping musical landscapes take center stage when the Hartford Symphony Orchestra presents Pines of Rome as part of its 2025–2026 Masterworks Series on March 13 and 14, 2026 at 8:00 pm and March 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm at The Bushnell in Hartford. Conducted by Kalena Bovell, the program features Ottorino Respighi’s ... Read more
Celtica Nova at Infinity Music Hall Norfolk
A high-energy celebration of Celtic music and culture comes to Norfolk when Celtica Nova takes the stage at Infinity Music Hall on March 14, 2026 at 8:00 pm. Blending traditional Celtic roots with modern flair, the group delivers a dynamic performance filled with driving rhythms, soaring melodies, and spirited musicianship. Audiences can expect an evening ... Read more
Vir Das: Hey Stranger at College Street Music Hall
Global comedy takes the spotlight when Vir Das brings his Hey Stranger tour to College Street Music Hall on March 14, 2026 at 8:00 pm. An Emmy-winning comedian and internationally acclaimed performer, Vir Das has been praised by The New York Times as a leading voice in the globalization of stand-up comedy. Known for his ... Read more
Sunday, March 15, 2026
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March 15, 2026 - RecurringWhiting Mills 4th Annual Rock & Mineral Show at Whiting Mills
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March 15, 2026 - RecurringTake me, take me, take me . . . to the Palace of Love at Yale Center for British Art
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March 15, 2026 -Docent Tour | Going Modern: British Art, 1900–1960 at Yale Center for British Art
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March 15, 2026 -Voices of Hungary at Choate Rosemary Hall
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March 15, 2026 - RecurringThe Mountaintop at Playhouse on Park
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March 15, 2026 - RecurringHSO Masterworks Series: Pines of Rome at The Bushnell
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March 15, 2026 -Spafford at Infinity Music Hall Hartford
Whiting Mills 4th Annual Rock & Mineral Show at Whiting Mills
A weekend celebration of geology, collectibles, and artisan crafts takes place March 14–15, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm at Whiting Mills, 100 Whiting Street, Winsted, CT 06098. The 4th Annual Rock & Mineral Show will feature approximately 25 vendors presenting a wide range of natural specimens and handcrafted items. Visitors can browse rock ... Read more
Take me, take me, take me . . . to the Palace of Love at Yale Center for British Art
Rina Banerjee’s suspended installation reimagines the iconic form of the Taj Mahal through contemporary materials and perspective. Rather than marble and permanence, Banerjee constructs her palace from a steel and copper frame wrapped in translucent pink cellophane, challenging assumptions about luxury, history, and cultural legacy. Floating above the ground, the tentlike structure encloses objects that ... Read more
Docent Tour | Going Modern: British Art, 1900–1960 at Yale Center for British Art
A closer look at the evolution of modern art in Britain takes place during this docent-led tour of Going Modern: British Art, 1900–1960 on March 15, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm at the Yale Center for British Art. This conversational tour explores the dynamic shifts in artistic practice during a period shaped by ... Read more
Voices of Hungary at Choate Rosemary Hall
Hungary’s rich musical heritage takes center stage at Voices of Hungary on Sunday, March 15 from 2 pm to 3:30 pm at Choate Rosemary Hall, 333 Christian Street, Wallingford, CT ... Read more
The Mountaintop at Playhouse on Park
An intimate and imaginative portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. unfolds in The Mountaintop, running March 4 through March 22, 2026, at Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119. Written by Katori Hall and directed by Jamil A.C. Mangan, this Olivier Award-winning play offers a powerful theatrical experience inspired by the ... Read more
HSO Masterworks Series: Pines of Rome at The Bushnell
Orchestral color and sweeping musical landscapes take center stage when the Hartford Symphony Orchestra presents Pines of Rome as part of its 2025–2026 Masterworks Series on March 13 and 14, 2026 at 8:00 pm and March 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm at The Bushnell in Hartford. Conducted by Kalena Bovell, the program features Ottorino Respighi’s ... Read more
Spafford at Infinity Music Hall Hartford
Improvisation and musical exploration take center stage when Spafford performs at Infinity Music Hall on March 15, 2026 at 8:00 pm. Known for their astonishing improvisational ability and extended, off-the-cuff jams, the band creates a unique sonic experience each night, building songs in real time through an intuitive musical connection. Drawing inspiration from influences that ... Read more