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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Solar System Walk with the Astronomical Society of New Haven

Milford Public Library 57 New Haven Avenue, Milford, CT, United States

Join the ASNH for a “Solar System Walk” at the Milford Library/Founder’s Walk. Telescopes will be available to view the Sun, and a limited number of solar glasses will be distributed to participants during the event. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. The Astronomical Society of New Haven will also discuss how the Sun […]

Free

Walk-In Tour | Museum Masterpieces at the NBMAA

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

Dive into highlights of the New Britain Museum of American Art's permanent collection on this hour-long Docent-led tour. Saturdays at 1 p.m.

Watercolor Basics

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

Instructor: Karen Sprague Cost: $50.00 (artists should bring their own preferred materials) Register online or call 860-871-8222 Take a step-by-step approach to basic watercolor techniques, including: Color Mixing - swatches with primaries Brushstrokes - quality of line doing bamboo leaves Washes - flat and graded, transparent layering Patterns - stripes and geometric shapes Wet in […]

$50.00

Painting Basics: Light and Shadow

Creative Arts Workshop 80 Audubon Street, New Haven, CT 06510, USA, New Haven, CT, United States

Try painting this fall - it’s easy - just start with one color as you look at light and shadow on simple forms. Then learn how to arrange shapes on a canvas or board and see and mix colors. Go farther and explore ways of applying paint and creating a feeling of space around objects. Other artists’ works will be […]

$385

Rocking The Hook – 2023

Sandy Hook Village Green 5 Glen Road, Sandy Hook, CT, United States

Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity S.H.O.P. is excited to announce our 2023 Rocking the Hook Concert! Celebrate Sandy Hook by joining us for a day of music, food, beverages, and kids' activities on the Sandy Hook Village Green. This year's event features: Music from three great bands: The Dirt Road Pickers: 2:00 - 3:30 3:30 […]

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Dharani – An Indian Classical Dance production on Climate Change

Newington High School, 605 Willard Ave, Newington, CT 06111. 605 Willard Ave, Newington, CT, United States

Layavinyasa Company is a minority women-led non-profit that shares Indian Art forms with the community. We are hosting a free event that showcases a dance production on Climate Change.  The production is conceptualized and choreographed by founder and artistic director Sarada Nori, in Kuchipudi style (one of the 9 Indian classical dance forms) .Through the […]

Free - RSVP required

Brooklyn Rider, Four Elements

Prior Performing Arts Center, College of the Holy Cross 1 College Street, Worcester, United States

With their gripping performance style and unquenchable appetite for musical adventure, Brooklyn Rider has carved a singular space in the world of string quartets. Defining the string quartet as a medium with deep historic roots and endless possibility for invention, they find equal inspiration in musical languages ranging from late Beethoven to Persian classical music […]

$55.00

Sew Easy

Overcome the mystery of sewing and discover how fun and easy it can be. Learn the basics of machine sewing, including how to thread the machine and other basic operations. Practice sewing lines and going backwards before moving on to simple pieces for gift-giving. Choice of projects include a four-patch pin cushion, quilt blocks, or […]

$120

Animal Awareness Day

Branford Town Green 1011 Main Street, Branford, CT, United States

Animal Awareness Day - Branford Green - October 1st - Noon - 4PM   Come join us for a fun-filled day at Branford Town Green, located on Main Street in Branford rain or shine. Get ready to celebrate and learn about our furry friends!    This a free in-person event is all about raising awareness […]

Free