Events

Check out the Connecticut Public Community Calendar for events in your local community. If you have an event you would like to add, submit it through the calendar below and it will go through our approval process.

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Walk-In Tour | Museum Masterpieces

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

Walk-In Tour | Museum Masterpieces   Dive into highlights of the NBMAA's permanent collection on this hour-long Docent-led tour. Saturdays at 1 p.m. | Starting September 14, 2024  Sundays, September 22, 29, and October 6, 1 p.m. Please note: There will be no Saturday 1 p.m. tours on December 28 or January 4. And on October 19, November 16, […]

Distinguished Lecture: Robert Lehman Lecture Fund | Barbara Ernst Prey

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

Join artist Barbara Ernst Prey for a lecture on her work in HANDLED WITH CARE: Shaker Master Crafts and the Art of Barbara Prey. Barbara Ernst Prey Artist’s Statement: b. 1957, New York, NY Lives and works in Oyster Bay, NY; Williamstown, MA; and Tenants Harbor, ME Prey specializes in creating intricate watercolor paintings at monumental scale. […]

An Evening with David Sedaris

Shubert Theatre 247 College Street, New Haven, CT, United States

David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be live on stage for one night only, following the release of his newest books, A Carnival of Snackery and Pretty Ugly. This is a unique opportunity […]

Adult Studio | Watercolor with Mary Smeallie

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

Do you pale at the sight of a clean sheet of watercolor paper? Do you mix colors and wonder why it looks like mud? This class will demystify the somewhat intimidating medium of watercolor. We’ll start from scratch. We’ll discuss types of paper, pigments, color mixing, and glazing, as well as tricks and techniques. Work […]

Basket Making: Japanese Leaf Tray

Learn how to weave your own Japanese Leaf Tray! This woven tray makes for a perfect centerpiece for your table or countertop. All materials provided. Cost: $70/$65 for ACE Members (materials included) Instructor: Sue Muldoon Register online or call 860-871-8222

$65 – $70

Yoga – An Artful Practice at the New Britain Museum of American Art

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

Led by certified, experienced instructors from YWCA New Britain All levels are welcome! Please bring your own mat. Yoga will rotate in the galleries throughout the coming year depending on the current exhibitions. Thursdays, 6-6:45 p.m.

Hadestown

Palace Theater 100 East Main St, Waterbury, CT, United States

Come see how the world could be. Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) […]

Adult Studio | Painting with Acrylics with Edith Skiba LaMonica

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

With acrylic paints, create beautiful paintings in any style from realist to abstract. If you have never painted and would like to try or if you want to improve your skills, this is the class for you. Lessons will focus on how to use brushes and painting knives, on choosing colors and color mixing, and on […]

Hadestown

Palace Theater 100 East Main St, Waterbury, CT, United States

Come see how the world could be. Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) […]