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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Pink Eggs & Glam Drag Brunch w/ Patty Bourrée (New London, CT)

The Social Bar + Kitchen 208 Bank Street, New London, C, United States

Join us for Connecticut’s longest-running big-city drag brunch experience – live vocals, comedy, chaos, and more! Indulge in an unforgettable experience of live singing and side-splitting comedy at our monthly Pink Eggs & Glam Drag Brunch, presented by Sky Casper Entertainment and The Social Bar + Kitchen. This event showcases a lineup of the world’s most […]

$20

Sweethearts Stroll

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

Bring your sweetheart on a self-guided tour with an adult scavenger hunt that explores love-themed artworks in our galleries. Your ticket includes the scavenger hunt guide, plus mimosas and chocolate-covered strawberries served in our historic Landers House. Refreshments will be served at 2 p.m. Plan to start your self-guided tour at 1:30 p.m. to allow yourself enough time. Members $10; […]

$25

Lunch and Learn – Connecticut’s Local Leaders: Creating the State and Economy in the Early Republic

Online Virtual, Digital, C, United States

Local leaders have long been studied as managers of daily affairs in their communities, yet this presentation offers a narrative in which they attain national significance. In this virtual talk, Elliot Warren illustrates how local magistrates in the 1780s and 1790s influenced the development of political economy—how the state interacts with markets—because of their role in overseeing […]

Free

Bonsai Beginner Workshop at Nod Hill Brewery

Nod Hill Brewery 137 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield, C, United States

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn […]

$75.00

Date Night: Sex and Love in the Archives

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT, United States

Spice up your date night with some historical romance! Bring your sweetie or your bestie to the Museum for a “backstage” look at some of the objects in our collection associated with love and lust through the ages. Then, settle down with some wine and chocolate treats while you draw a miniature framed portrait of […]

Free

DateNight Downtown: Heartfelt Creations: Crafting Tin Sacred Hearts

WORK_SPACE 903 Main St, Manchester, C, United States

DateNight Downtown: Heartfelt Creations: Crafting Tin Sacred Hearts Celebrate Galentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day with a special workshop led by local artist Katherine Tolve. Dive into the vibrant world of Mexican folk art as you craft your own tin sacred hearts—beautiful symbols of love and devotion. In this hands-on session, Katherine will guide you through […]

$40.00

Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon

Windsor Senior Center 599 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, C, United States

Do believe that history should be accessible to everyone? Can you read cursive? Then join us Friday, February 14th 10 am to 3 pm at the Windsor Senior Center to take part in the nationwide Douglass Day celebration! Douglass Day is celebrated each year on the birthday Frederick Douglass chose for himself: February 14th. To […]

free

Craft Sippin’ in New Britain

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

The NBMAA will once again assemble some of the best breweries in CT for our ever-popular "Craft Sippin' in New Britain.” Enjoy tasting Connecticut’s finest craft beers, local food, a raffle, a craft project, and a game on the big screen! Attendees will have access to the galleries throughout the event. This year, Craft Sippin' will […]

Encounters: 100% Democracy – The Case for Universal Voting

Connecticut's Old State House 800 Main St, Hartford, C, United States

Join us for an engaging discussion on universal voting and its potential impact on democracy in the United States When it comes to voting, the United States lags behind other democracies, with barely over half of all eligible voters participating in most major elections. The 2024 presidential election saw around 64% of voter turnout, and […]

Free