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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Plant Swap!

Manross Memorial Library 260 Central St, Bristol, CT, United States

It’s another plant swap at Manross Library! Bring your extra perennials, herbs and vegetable plantlets. Swap your plants for something new. We will also swap houseplants! Please label each plant with basic information. If you wish, bring a plant suitable for our new Certified Monarch Butterfly Waystation. Books about gardening & other information will be […]

Civil War POWs

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

More than 200 Civil War soldiers, some of whom endured horrific conditions as prisoners of war, are buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Evelyn Bollert leads visitors on a tour of the final resting places of prisoners of the Civil War and tells their stories of bravery, resilience, and heartbreak. Admission to the program is $10.00 […]

$10

NPS First Book 2023

Reading Opens the World, an American Federation of Teachers initiative in partnership with First Book, returns on Saturday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Norwalk High School. This year, Norwalk Public Schools is giving away 50,000 free books! Come enjoy all the fun with live storytellers, face painting, bounce houses, hockey lessons […]

Free

ENCORE: Exhibition On Screen: Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition (NR)

Avon Theatre Film Center 272 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT, United States

Exhibition On Screen: Vermeer: The Blockbuster Exhibition (NR) Sat. May. 20 at 11 am ️ https://bit.ly/3NL9BKL Sun. May. 21 at 11 am ️ https://bit.ly/3NHE3p1 Wed. May. 24 at 7 pm ️ https://bit.ly/3AXweE9 Ticket Prices: Avon Members $11 General Public $16 Senior & Students $13 (Mon. - Thu.). In the spring of 2023, the Rijksmuseum in […]

$11 – $16

Madagascar The Musical

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

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular. This smash hit musical features all of your favorite crack-a-lackin' friends as they escape from their home in New York's Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap […]

2023 HSO Young Artists Competition Finals

Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts 160 Huyshope Ave, Hartford, CT, United States

Join the Hartford Symphony Orchestra in celebrating the achievements of CT’s young artists at the final round of the HSO’s Young Artists Competition. Listen to the finalists perform with the HSO and compete for cash prizes. 

Pay as you wish

VIC DIBITETTO

Foxwoods Resort Casino 350 Trolley Line Blvd, Ledyard, United States

Catch comedian Vic DiBitetto as he brings the laughter to Foxwoods Resort Casino!

$32

Madagascar The Musical

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

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular. This smash hit musical features all of your favorite crack-a-lackin' friends as they escape from their home in New York's Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap […]

The Women Who Raise Us: An Evening of Gratitude for Our Other Mothers

Bridge Healing Arts Center 304 Main Street, Farmington, CT, United States

Join us on May 20, 2023 from 6 -9 PM for a special event entitled The Women Who Raise Us. This is part of a Story-Sharing Series and promises to be a beautiful evening of reflection and connection as we honor women who have played significant roles in our lives. We will examine the current […]

$35