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🔥 Here’s What’s Happening in CT this weekend
Good morning and happy Friday!
The weekend is just about here, and if you’re looking for something to do, we’ve pulled together a lineup of events happening across Connecticut to help you make the most of it. Whether you’re heading out solo, with friends, or planning something with family, there’s plenty going on to fill your schedule.
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
Take me, take me, take me . . . to the Palace of Love at Yale Center for British Art (New Haven): The work reflects Banerjee’s distinctive practice of combining found objects with consumer materials gathered from markets near her New York home.
Art Explorers at New Britain Museum of American Art (New Britain): The New Britain Museum of American Art invites young artists to discover their creativity in Art Explorers, a hands-on studio program designed for children ages 6 to 8.
Art Start at New Britain Museum of American Art (New Britain): The New Britain Museum of American Art invites young children and their caregivers to explore creativity together in Art Start, a weekly program designed for ages 3 to 5.
FRIDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT
HSO Masterworks Series: Brahms’ Third (Hartford) - This concert features a dynamic program blending works by Berlioz, Brahms, and Clarice Assad.
Furniture Study Highlights Tour (West Haven) - Join a one-hour tour showcasing over 1,300 examples of American furniture and clocks.
Graham Nash (New London) - Experience a career-spanning retrospective performance by Graham Nash, featuring a talented backing band.
Virtual Art in Focus (Fairfield) - Art takes center stage in an engaging online conversation series presented by the Fairfield University Art Museum.
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SATURDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT
Art Start (New Britain) - Invites young children and their caregivers to explore creativity together.
Cactus & Succulent Society Annual Show and Sale (Bristol) - Celebrate nature’s resilient plants at the 41st annual Connecticut Cactus and Succulent Show with vendors, lectures, and a chance to win prizes.
Step Afrika! (New Haven) - Experience a captivating blend of percussive dance styles and storytelling from one of the top African American dance companies.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Hartford) - Disney’s beloved musical Beauty and the Beast returns to the stage.
An Evening with David Sedaris (New London) - Join an evening of sharp wit and storytelling.
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SUNDAY EVENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT
Stories and Art at Art Gallery (New Haven) - Families are invited to explore folktales and myths that inspire a new perspective on art.
Sunday Music Series: Sonoro – Cello & Piano (New Britain) - Experience a unique blend of classical, jazz, and Latin influences.
HSO Masterworks Series: Brahms’ Third (Hartford) - This dynamic concert features a compelling lineup of works by Hector Berlioz, Johannes Brahms, and Clarice Assad, blending dramatic intensity with expressive depth.
Mosquitoes Staged Reading (Milford) - A new theatrical adaptation brings a fresh perspective to a literary classic.
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HAVE YOU SEEN THIS YET?
TODAY IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY
The Sheep That Helped Shape New England’s Economy
David Humphreys, a native of Derby, was already a respected figure in early American history before he made one of his most unexpected contributions. A veteran of the American Revolutionary War and a close associate of George Washington, Humphreys later served as a diplomat in Europe, where he was introduced to a special breed of sheep known for producing exceptionally soft, high-quality wool.
Recognizing the potential, he brought merino sheep to the United States, overcoming strict export restrictions at the time. Once introduced in Connecticut, these sheep quickly gained attention for their superior fleece, sparking a surge in demand and transforming sheep farming across New England. What started as a small import turned into a regional movement, reshaping agriculture and local economies.
Humphreys didn’t stop there. He went on to establish one of the first large-scale woolen mills in the country, helping lay the groundwork for the textile industry in the region. His efforts played a key role in the early stages of industrial growth, proving that even something as simple as sheep could drive major economic change.
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Thanks!
Thanks for reading and letting us be part of your weekend planning. We hope you find something worth getting out for and trying this week. If you know someone who’d enjoy discovering events like these, feel free to share this with them.
Have a fantastic weekend!
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