Week of Events
Monday, April 6, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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April 7, 2026 -Al: Artificially Insidious – Page to Stage Reading at Kent Memorial Library
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April 7, 2026 - RecurringDisney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Bushnell
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April 7, 2026 -Circle Jerks & Gorilla Biscuits at College Street Music Hall
Al: Artificially Insidious – Page to Stage Reading at Kent Memorial Library
A staged reading of the new technological thriller Al: Artificially Insidious will take place on Monday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30 pm at Kent Memorial Library, 50 North Main Street, Suffield, CT 06078. Presented by The Suffield Players as part of their Page to Stage Reading Series, the event offers audiences the opportunity to experience ... Read more
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Bushnell
Disney’s beloved musical Beauty and the Beast returns to the stage from April 7 through April 12, 2026 at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. This new North American production marks the first major revival of the show in more than 25 years. Based on the classic animated film, the musical tells the ... Read more
Circle Jerks & Gorilla Biscuits at College Street Music Hall
A night of legendary hardcore punk arrives in New Haven on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 8 pm at College Street Music Hall, 238 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510. The event features general admission standing room on the floor and reserved seating in the balcony. Headlining the show, Circle Jerks return to the stage ... Read more
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026 - RecurringDisney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Bushnell
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Bushnell
Disney’s beloved musical Beauty and the Beast returns to the stage from April 7 through April 12, 2026 at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. This new North American production marks the first major revival of the show in more than 25 years. Based on the classic animated film, the musical tells the ... Read more
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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April 9, 2026 - RecurringArt in Focus at the Museum at Fairfield University Art Museum
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April 9, 2026 - RecurringVirtual Art in Focus with Fairfield University Art Museum
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April 9, 2026 -Curator Tour | Take me, take me, take me…to the Palace of Love at Yale Center for British Art
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April 9, 2026 -Artful Evenings at the Museum at Fairfield University Art Museum
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April 9, 2026 - RecurringPaintball Thursday League Night at Powder Ridge Mountain Park Resort
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April 9, 2026 -Jeff Leeson at Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club
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April 9, 2026 - RecurringDisney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Bushnell
Art in Focus at the Museum at Fairfield University Art Museum
A closer look at individual works of art takes place during Art in Focus at the Museum, a series of informal gallery conversations held on April 9 and May 7, 2026 at 12 pm at the Fairfield University Art Museum, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. Led by Curator of Education and Academic Engagement ... Read more
Virtual Art in Focus with Fairfield University Art Museum
A virtual gallery conversation series offers a closer look at individual works from the exhibition For Which It Stands… on April 10, 2026 at 1 am and May 8, 2026 at 7 am. Hosted by the Fairfield University Art Museum, this online program invites participants to engage with art from anywhere. Led by Curator of ... Read more
Curator Tour | Take me, take me, take me…to the Palace of Love at Yale Center for British Art
An in-depth look at a featured installation will take place on April 9, 2026 from 4 pm to 4:45 pm at the Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510. This special curator-led tour highlights Take me, take me, take me…to the Palace of Love, offering visitors the opportunity to explore ... Read more
Artful Evenings at the Museum at Fairfield University Art Museum
A relaxed and creative evening for adults takes place on April 9, 2026 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Fairfield University Art Museum, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. Artful Evenings at the Museum offers a welcoming space to explore creativity in a social yet laid-back environment. Participants are invited to bring ... 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
Jeff Leeson at Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club
A night of quick wit and crowd-driven comedy takes the stage on April 9, 2026 at 7 pm at Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club, 194 Buckland Hills Drive, Manchester, CT 06042. Comedian Jeff Leeson brings his signature improvisational style to the stage, blending traditional stand-up with spontaneous audience interaction. Known for his sharp humor and ... Read more
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Bushnell
Disney’s beloved musical Beauty and the Beast returns to the stage from April 7 through April 12, 2026 at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. This new North American production marks the first major revival of the show in more than 25 years. Based on the classic animated film, the musical tells the ... Read more
Friday, April 10, 2026
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April 10, 2026 - RecurringVirtual Art in Focus at Fairfield University Art Museum
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April 10, 2026 -Furniture Study Highlights Tour at Yale University Art Gallery
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April 10, 2026 - RecurringAfter-School Teen Art Club at American Mural Project
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April 10, 2026 - RecurringDisney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Bushnell
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April 10, 2026 - RecurringHSO Masterworks Series: Brahms’ Third at The Bushnell
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April 10, 2026 -Graham Nash at Garde Arts Center
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
Furniture Study Highlights Tour at Yale University Art Gallery
A behind-the-scenes look at American design takes place on April 10, 2026 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at the Collection Studies Center, Yale West Campus, 900 West Campus Drive, West Haven, CT 06516. This one-hour, in-person tour offers access to the Leslie P. and George H. Hume American Furniture Study Center, home to more ... Read more
After-School Teen Art Club at American Mural Project
A weekly creative hangout for teens runs Fridays from April 3 through May 22, 2026 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the American Mural Project, 90 Whiting Street, Winsted, CT 06098. After-School Teen Art Club offers a relaxed and supportive space for young artists to explore different materials and techniques while connecting with peers. ... Read more
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Bushnell
Disney’s beloved musical Beauty and the Beast returns to the stage from April 7 through April 12, 2026 at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. This new North American production marks the first major revival of the show in more than 25 years. Based on the classic animated film, the musical tells the ... Read more
HSO Masterworks Series: Brahms’ Third at The Bushnell
A powerful orchestral program unfolds from April 10 through April 12, 2026 at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106, as part of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s 2025–2026 Masterworks Series. This dynamic concert features a compelling lineup of works by Hector Berlioz, Johannes Brahms, and Clarice Assad, blending dramatic intensity with expressive depth. The ... Read more
Graham Nash at Garde Arts Center
A legendary voice in rock and folk music takes the stage on April 10, 2026 at 8 pm at the Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London, CT 06320. Graham Nash presents a career-spanning retrospective celebrating more than six decades of influential music. The performance highlights songs from his time with The Hollies, Crosby, ... Read more
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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April 11, 2026 - RecurringTake me, take me, take me . . . to the Palace of Love at Yale Center for British Art
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April 11, 2026 - RecurringCactus & Succulent Society Annual Show and Sale at Bristol Senior Community Center
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April 11, 2026 - RecurringThere to Here: Meriden’s Immigration Story at Meriden Museum & History Center
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April 11, 2026 - RecurringArt Explorers at New Britain Museum of American Art
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April 11, 2026 - RecurringArt Start at New Britain Museum of American Art
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April 11, 2026 - RecurringWalk-In Tour: The American Canvas at New Britain Museum of American Art
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April 11, 2026 -The Sally: Exciting Adventures of a Connecticut Merchant Sloop During the American Revolution at Weston History & Culture Center
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April 11, 2026 - RecurringDisney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Bushnell
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April 11, 2026 -Step Afrika! at Shubert Theatre
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April 11, 2026 - RecurringDisney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Bushnell
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April 11, 2026 - RecurringHSO Masterworks Series: Brahms’ Third at The Bushnell
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April 11, 2026 -An Evening with David Sedaris at Garde Arts Center
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
Cactus & Succulent Society Annual Show and Sale at Bristol Senior Community Center
A vibrant celebration of unique and resilient plants takes place April 11–12, 2026 at the Bristol Senior Community Center, 240 Stafford Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010. Now in its 41st year, the Connecticut Cactus and Succulent Show & Sale brings together plant enthusiasts, collectors, and curious visitors for a weekend filled with rare specimens, expert insights, ... Read more
There to Here: Meriden’s Immigration Story at Meriden Museum & History Center
A compelling exhibition exploring the diverse roots of a Connecticut community is on view from April 11 through August 1, 2026 at the Meriden Museum & History Center Grand Gallery, 41 West Main Street, Meriden, CT 06451. There to Here: Meriden’s Immigration Story traces the many journeys that have shaped the city, from its Indigenous ... 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
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
The Sally: Exciting Adventures of a Connecticut Merchant Sloop During the American Revolution at Weston History & Culture Center
A fascinating chapter of Connecticut’s Revolutionary War history will be explored on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 2 pm to 3 pm at the Weston History & Culture Center, 104 Weston Road, Weston, CT 06883. Historian Edward Eckert will present a slide lecture titled “The Sally – The Exciting Adventures of a CT Merchant Sloop ... Read more
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Bushnell
Disney’s beloved musical Beauty and the Beast returns to the stage from April 7 through April 12, 2026 at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. This new North American production marks the first major revival of the show in more than 25 years. Based on the classic animated film, the musical tells the ... Read more
Step Afrika! at Shubert Theatre
A high-energy performance blending rhythm, movement, and storytelling takes the stage on April 11, 2026 at 7 pm at the Shubert Theatre, 247 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510. Step Afrika!, one of the world’s leading African American dance companies, delivers a dynamic experience rooted in the tradition of stepping—a percussive dance form that uses ... Read more
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Bushnell
Disney’s beloved musical Beauty and the Beast returns to the stage from April 7 through April 12, 2026 at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. This new North American production marks the first major revival of the show in more than 25 years. Based on the classic animated film, the musical tells the ... Read more
HSO Masterworks Series: Brahms’ Third at The Bushnell
A powerful orchestral program unfolds from April 10 through April 12, 2026 at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106, as part of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s 2025–2026 Masterworks Series. This dynamic concert features a compelling lineup of works by Hector Berlioz, Johannes Brahms, and Clarice Assad, blending dramatic intensity with expressive depth. The ... Read more
An Evening with David Sedaris at Garde Arts Center
An evening of sharp wit and storytelling takes place on April 11, 2026 at 8 pm at the Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London, CT 06320. Celebrated humorist and bestselling author David Sedaris brings his distinctive voice and observational humor to the stage for a live reading and discussion. Known for his personal ... Read more
Sunday, April 12, 2026
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April 12, 2026 - RecurringCactus & Succulent Society Annual Show and Sale at Bristol Senior Community Center
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April 12, 2026 - RecurringTake me, take me, take me . . . to the Palace of Love at Yale Center for British Art
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April 12, 2026 -Stories and Art at Yale University Art Gallery
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April 12, 2026 - RecurringDisney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Bushnell
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April 12, 2026 - RecurringSunday Music Series: Sonoro – Cello & Piano at New Britain Museum of American Art
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April 12, 2026 - RecurringHSO Masterworks Series: Brahms’ Third at The Bushnell
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April 12, 2026 -Mosquitoes Staged Reading at Milford Arts Council
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April 12, 2026 - RecurringDisney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Bushnell
Cactus & Succulent Society Annual Show and Sale at Bristol Senior Community Center
A vibrant celebration of unique and resilient plants takes place April 11–12, 2026 at the Bristol Senior Community Center, 240 Stafford Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010. Now in its 41st year, the Connecticut Cactus and Succulent Show & Sale brings together plant enthusiasts, collectors, and curious visitors for a weekend filled with rare specimens, expert insights, ... 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
Stories and Art at Yale University Art Gallery
An engaging storytelling experience for families takes place on April 12, 2026 from 1 pm to 2 pm at the Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510. Stories and Art invites children and their families to explore folktales, myths, and stories from around the world that connect to works in the ... Read more
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Bushnell
Disney’s beloved musical Beauty and the Beast returns to the stage from April 7 through April 12, 2026 at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. This new North American production marks the first major revival of the show in more than 25 years. Based on the classic animated film, the musical tells the ... Read more
Sunday Music Series: Sonoro – Cello & Piano at New Britain Museum of American Art
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
HSO Masterworks Series: Brahms’ Third at The Bushnell
A powerful orchestral program unfolds from April 10 through April 12, 2026 at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106, as part of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s 2025–2026 Masterworks Series. This dynamic concert features a compelling lineup of works by Hector Berlioz, Johannes Brahms, and Clarice Assad, blending dramatic intensity with expressive depth. The ... Read more
Mosquitoes Staged Reading at Milford Arts Council
A new theatrical adaptation brings a fresh perspective to a literary classic on April 12, 2026 at 4 pm at the Milford Arts Council, 40 Railroad Avenue South, Milford, CT 06460. Presented as part of Eastbound Theatre’s Plays in Development series, this staged reading reimagines Mosquitoes, the 1927 novel by William Faulkner, through a modern ... Read more
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Bushnell
Disney’s beloved musical Beauty and the Beast returns to the stage from April 7 through April 12, 2026 at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. This new North American production marks the first major revival of the show in more than 25 years. Based on the classic animated film, the musical tells the ... Read more