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đź“Ť Your Weekend Starts Here: Events & Experiences Across CT
Hi, Connecticut explorers!
The weekend is right around the corner, and we’ve rounded up plenty of ways to get out, explore, and enjoy what’s happening across the state.
You can click on any event below to get more details, and if you're looking for even more ideas, check out our full Weekend Guide for a complete list of things to do across Connecticut.
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ALL WEEKEND LONG
Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven at Yale Schwarzman Center (New Haven): This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories.
Call of the Dolphins (3D) at the Connecticut Science Center (Harford): This 3D documentary explores the intelligence, playfulness, and emotional depth of these remarkable creatures while showcasing the work of researchers and rescue teams dedicated to protecting them.
Gutenberg! The Musical! at Playhouse on Park (West Hartford): A fast-paced and wildly inventive musical comedy takes the stage with Gutenberg! The Musical! A playful spoof centered on two aspiring playwrights pitching an over-the-top Broadway musical about the inventor of the printing press.
FRIDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT
Open Fridays with Prints, Drawings, and Photographs (New Haven) - Explore works on paper from the vast collections with curatorial staff available for questions.
Docent Tour | Collection Highlights (New Haven) - Join a docent-led tour to discover highlights of the Yale Center for British Art.
Moondance - The Ultimate Van Morrison Tribute Show (Hartford) - Enjoy a tribute show dedicated to Van Morrison.
Michael Rapaport (Bridgeport) - Catch a night of stand-up comedy with Michael Rapaport.
Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring Brother Other (Middlefield) - Enjoy live music and great food with Brother Other performing from 5 PM - 8 PM.
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SATURDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT
Docent Tour | Collection Highlights (New Haven) - Explore the remarkable collection of the Yale Center for British Art with a docent-led tour.
Student Guide Tour: Collection Spotlight (New Haven) - Join our Student Guides to learn more about In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art.
Mike Dawes (New London) - The Oasis Room offers a cozy setting for intimate music performances and more.
Docent Tour | Painters, Ports, and Profits (New Haven) - Join for an engaging overview of the Painters, Ports, and Profits exhibition.
Speak Up: Cheat, Cheat, Never Beat (Hartford) - Hear storytellers share true tales about deception and trickery, led by Moth StorySLAM champion Matthew Dicks.
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SUNDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT
UConn Women's Basketball vs Tennessee (Hartford) - UConn Women's Basketball faces off against Tennessee at PeoplesBank Arena.
Stories and Art (New Haven) - Families can join us for folktales and myths that inspire new art perspectives.
Wil Milz (Bridgeport) - Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy with Wil Milz at the Stress Factory.
Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October (Hartford) - Experience an intimate evening with Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October.
Visita Guiada en Español (New Haven) - Explore the gallery through a conversational guided tour in Spanish.
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TODAY IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY
A Double Dam Disaster in Danbury
In the mid-1800s, Danbury built two earthen dams along Kohanza Brook to support its growing population and industrial boom. Known as the Upper and Lower Kohanza Dams, the structures were meant to provide a steady water supply while feeding the brook that ran into the heart of downtown. For years, the system appeared to work as planned, even after a small crack was noticed in the upper dam and largely dismissed as harmless.
That confidence proved tragically misplaced. During a bitter winter evening in 1869, the Upper Kohanza Dam gave way under the pressure of ice-filled water. The sudden collapse sent a roaring surge downstream, obliterating the Lower Kohanza Dam and releasing a devastating wall of water, ice, rocks, and debris toward Danbury’s center in a matter of minutes.
The flood tore through Main Street and surrounding areas with overwhelming force, destroying homes, factories, bridges, and railroad tracks. At least 11 lives were lost in a disaster that unfolded in less than half an hour, leaving lasting physical and emotional scars on the town. Though the dams were later rebuilt on a smaller scale, the Kohanza flood remains the most catastrophic event in Danbury’s history, a sobering reminder of how quickly overlooked risks can turn into irreversible tragedy.
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Thanks!
Thanks for joining us! We hope you get out there and try something new this weekend. If this list inspired you, share it with a friend who’d enjoy it too.
Have a fantastic weekend!
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