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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2024 Celebrate America!

Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center 22 Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury, CT, United States

The HSO presents its annual “Celebrate America!” concert, led by the esteemed Hartford Symphony Orchestra music director Carolyn Kuan. This patriotic extravaganza, accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display.  Joining the orchestra for this special occasion is the renowned percussionist Ed Fast and his Conga Bop Latin jazz septet, adding their unique flair to the festivities.  […]

“My Pal Trigger” movie at the Bantam Theater

Bantam Cinema Bantam, CT

Classic Wild West movie, preceded by a brief talk about Roy Rogers and then a selection of Looney Tunes cartoons. The movie will be followed by quizzes with prizes. Themed costumes are encouraged.

$8.50 – $12.50

Walk-In Tours | “The Land Carries Our Ancestors”

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

Join a Docent-led tour through the NBMAA's exhibition The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans. Sundays at 1 p.m. | April 21 - September 15

Ctrl+Shift Democracy: How A.I. Is Changing Government

Connecticut's Old State House 800 Main St, Hartford, CT

The Connecticut Democracy Center is please to present a thought-provoking program “How A.I. Is Changing Government,” as part of a summer series, entitled "Ctrl + Shift Democracy: The Impact of Technology on Society and Governance. This first panel discussion delves into the transformative impact of A.I. on government and society, exploring both its potential to revolutionize […]

Free

The Music of the Rolling Stones

Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center 22 Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury, CT, United States

Experience the timeless classics of the Rolling Stones on July 12, as the Hartford Symphony brings Brent Havens arrangements of the legendary band’s greatest hits to life. With sensational performers delivering stunning renditions of Mick Jagger’s vocals, audiences will be treated to symphonic arrangements of iconic songs such as “Satisfaction,” “Paint It Black,” and “Angie.” 

CONNECTICUT BOBOLINK AND WILDLIFE FESTIVAL

Press Release— June 30, 2024 — For Immediate Release Durham CT – Birding for Pleasure and the New Haven Bird Club has announced the first Connecticut Bobolink and Wildlife Festival. The Festival on July 13 will start at 8:00 and end at 4:15 at locations throughout Durham. This free event, will bring together some of the best experts and artists in Connecticut, is a celebration of the rich grasslands of […]

Free

MOVE! With the Urban League

Keney Park Woodland Entrance Greenfield Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Come together in a community party to encourage each other to MOVE! Celebrate with a 5K or 1 Mile run and walk, free Movement Festival and live entertainment in Hartford's Keney Park with Urban League of Greater Hartford. The 5K and 1 Mile distances both welcome participants of all abilities, ages and fitness levels to […]

$10.00

Mark Twain’s Companions & Cohorts

Cedar Hill Cemetery 453 Fairfield Ave, Hartford, CT, United States

While Samuel Clemens, a.k.a. Mark Twain, is laid to rest in Elmira, New York, many of his Hartford companions and cohorts are interred at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Learn about Twain's life and his many Nook Farm friends, neighbors, and colleagues during this tour led by Steve Courtney. Admission to the program is $10.00 and free […]

$10.00

Museum Movers: Yoga for Kids

Bruce Museum 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, United States

Museum Movers: Yoga for Kids Saturdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, July 13, 2024   Join us for “Museum Movers,” a Bruce Museum yoga class for learners ages 3-6 and their grownups. Participants will explore the Bruce Museum’s galleries using a variety of sensory and experiential modalities, followed by an exhibition inspired yoga class. Museum Movers uses […]