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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DANDELION

Playhouse on Park 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT, United States

This musical tells the story of Dandelion, a shy, awkward lion. He is filled with middle school angst when he is invited to Jennifer Giraffe’s impromptu party. Dandelion decides to reinvent himself, but ultimately discovers it is better just to be yourself! In addition to the theme of being yourself, the musical raises issues of […]

$22.50 – $25

Zen Painting Workshop

Arts Center East 709 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT, United States

Instructor: Karen Sprague Register online or email info@artscentereast.org Join us for a two hour therapeutic Zen Painting class. We will be referencing photos as well as Zen Painting sources. You are welcome to bring your own references as well. Zen is simplicity itself. Learn the importance of the quality of line and brushwork in black […]

CT State Troubadour Kala Farnham Performing Live with Jenna Nicholls

The Packing House 156 River Road, Willington, CT, United States

EC-CHAP Acoustic Artist Series: Singer/Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist, and CT State Troubadour Kala Farnham with Jenna Nicholls (Indie/Folk) Doors open 7:00pm / Show starts 7:30pm The Packing House - 156 River Road, Willington CT Tickets: $20 advance online or $25 cash at the door We are excited to have Kala Farnham return to The Packing House this […]

$20 – $25

Rico Monaco Band with Tito Puente Jr.

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

Rico Monaco is an award-winning guitarist, songwriter, producer, and band leader. He has performed onstage with legendary musicians such as Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony (of Van Halen) and more. Tito Puente Jr. will join him onstage to raise the roof with Tito Puente hits like “Oy com ova,” classic remakes and original songs.

Dane Cook at Mohegan Sun Arena

Mohegan Sun 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Montville, United States

Tickets are $79.50, $49.50, and $39.50 and go on sale Friday, January 13th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, January 14th, subject to availability. Dane Cook has been featured in numerous Comedy Central and HBO specials and created successful comedy albums including Harmful if […]

$39.50

44th MINUTE MAN RACE

Compo Beach Westport, CT, United States

The main event will consist of a certified USA Track and Field 10K Run, 5K Run and 5K Walk. The Kids Fun Run will include a 50 yard dash (Ages 3-5), 100 yard dash (Ages 6-7), 1/2 mile (Ages 8-9), 1 mile (Ages 10-12) featuring a Kids Zone during and after the race. Race net […]

Adult Studio Workshop | “The Altered States of America” with Valerie Hegarty, Jean Holden Fund Distinguished Teaching Artist

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

Using Valerie Hegarty’s work West Rock with Branches in the NBMAA collection as inspiration, along with other contemporary artists that Hegarty will introduce, participants will create multi-media collages that comment on an urgent social, political, or cultural issue of today. Color printouts of a range of early American paintings will be provided, or you may bring your […]

$100 – $125

Adult Studio Workshop | “The Altered States of America” with Valerie Hegarty, Jean Holden Eminent Visiting Artist Workshop Fund

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

Using Valerie Hegarty’s work West Rock with Branches in the NBMAA collection as inspiration, along with other contemporary artists that Hegarty will introduce, participants will create multi-media collages that comment on an urgent social, political, or cultural issue of today. Color printouts of a range of early American paintings will be provided, or you may bring your […]

Transforming Closet & Resource Exchange

New Milford Green Main Street, New Milford, CT, United States

Transforming Closet & Resource Exchange! An LGBTQ+ event! Sunday, April 30 from 12-3PM in New Milford Connecticut on the downtown Green Free clothes (all sizes & styles), shoes, makeup, toiletries, chest binders, harm reduction supplies, and more! FREE HIV rapid testing! FREE Covid and MonkeyPox vaccinations! OUTDOORS! MASKS REQUIRED! All leftover clothes will be donated […]

Free