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⭐ Your Guide to Connecticut Events This Week
Good morning and happy Monday!
There’s plenty happening around Connecticut this week, and we’ve gathered some highlights to help you stay in the loop. From community gatherings to seasonal happenings and local activities, it’s a great time to see what’s going on and start planning the days ahead.
You can click on any event below to learn more about it, and don’t forget to check out our full events calendar for even more things to do across the state.
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ALL WEEK 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.
The Mountaintop at Playhouse on Park (West Hartford): Written by Katori Hall and directed by Jamil A.C. Mangan, this Olivier Award-winning play offers a powerful theatrical experience inspired by the final night of Dr. King’s life.
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.
MONDAY EVENTS
The High Kings at Garde Arts Center (New London) - Ireland's leading folk group will showcase their vibrant Rocky Road Tour 2026.
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TUESDAY EVENTS
Kinky Boots (Hartford) - This celebrated musical, featuring a score by Cyndi Lauper, tells the inspiring story of an unlikely partnership in the world of shoe-making.
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WEDNESDAY EVENTS
The Inquisitor | Indie Lens Pop-Up (New Haven) - Join for a free community screening and a thought-provoking documentary with complimentary pizza and a discussion afterward.
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THURSDAY EVENTS
Curator Tour | Going Modern: British Art 1900–1960 (New Haven) - Join Edward Town for a special tour highlighting key works in the exhibition.
Pinkalicious: The Musical (Hartford) - A colorful story comes to life on stage in this musical adaptation of the beloved children’s book.
Lecture: The Soiling of Old Glory (Fairfield) - Louis P. Masur delivers a talk on this iconic photograph.
Pink Talking Fish (Norfolk) - A unique fusion concert blending three iconic bands.
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FRIDAY EVENTS
Virtual Lecture: The Soiling of Old Glory (Online) - Louis P. Masur discusses this iconic photograph in a virtual format.
Stella Cole (New Haven) - Celebrated vocalist Stella Cole makes her Shubert debut with a repertoire that reimagines timeless tunes.
The Three Italian Tenors (New London) - The Three Italian Tenors present a program celebrating beloved Italian opera arias and songs on their debut U.S. tour.
The Best Of The 70s with DizzyFish & The Uptown Horns (Hartford) - A celebration of the greatest music of the 70s performed by a 12-piece band with world-class singers.
Noah Preminger Quartet Jazz Concert (Milford) - A night of contemporary jazz comes to Milford.
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Thanks!
Thanks for spending a few minutes with us this Monday! We hope this guide helps you discover something fun to check out in the days ahead. If you know someone who enjoys finding new things to do, feel free to share this email with them.
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