🤔What's Happening in Connecticut This Week?

Good morning and happy Monday!

We've rounded up some of the best events happening around Connecticut this week — from concerts and museum exhibits to festivals and spring celebrations. There’s a lot going on, and we’re making it easy for you to plan your week!

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

🌳 Spring Outdoors in The Last Green Valley (Danielson): Explore hikes, paddles, and nature activities in one of Connecticut’s most scenic regions.

🌷 Colorblends House & Spring Garden (Bridgeport): A stunning display of 60,000 blooming spring bulbs in Bridgeport.

👻 Downtown Mystic Ghost Tours (Mystic): Take a spooky stroll through one of Connecticut’s most charming historic towns.

MONDAY EVENTS

🖤 Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale at Yale Schwarzman Center (New Haven): Explore a moving exhibition about Black history and life at Yale.

🖼️ Alexey von Schlippe: Expressions of Mind and Soul at Slater Memorial Museum (Norwich): Dive into vibrant contemporary art from a renowned Connecticut artist.

Script In Hand: Still at the Westport Playhouse (Westport, 7:00 PM) - A reunion of former lovers reveals the complexities of their relationship.

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TUESDAY EVENTS

Trivia Tuesday at Parkville Market (Hartford): Grab a bite and join in on trivia night fun at Parkville.

Bloc Party: 20 Years of Silent Alarm & Greatest Hits at College Street Music Hall (New Haven) - Celebrating 20 years of genre-defining music from Bloc Party.

RiverFare 2025 at Connecticut River Museum (Essex, 10:00 AM) - A scenic river cruise to view lighthouses along the Connecticut River.

Lunch and Learn – Kuang Qizhao, the Chinese, and Mark Twain at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History (Virtual Event 12:00 PM) - A virtual presentation on the life of Kuang Qizhao and his impact on Mark Twain.

Bluegrass Jam at the Museum at Shore Line Trolley Museum (East Haven, 6:00 PM) - An evening celebrating bluegrass music in a historic setting.

The Yale Whiffenpoofs at Ridgefield Playhouse (Ridgefield, 7:30 PM) - Iconic vocal group performing a mix of musical styles from jazz to Broadway.

WEDNESDAY EVENTS

Short Attention Span Literary Club with the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History (Virtual Event 1:00 PM) - Discussing Haruki Murakami's story “The Seventh Man” in a casual online setting.

A Book Reading & Signing at Garde Arts Center (New London, 6:00 PM) - Local author Judy Benson shares her newly released novel.

Setback at 1741 Pub & Grill (Middlefield, 6:00 PM) - An evening of playing the card game Setback for a good cause.

Old Crow Medicine Show at Ridgefield Playhouse (Ridgefield, 8:00 PM) - Celebrated roots music band performing their energetic hits.

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THURSDAY EVENTS

Weekly Blues Jam at Black-Eyed Sally’s (Hartford): Join a legendary night of live blues music and jams.

Trivia Thursdays at Back Again Board Game Café (Middletown): Compete in a fun trivia night surrounded by board games.

Primary Trust at TheaterWorks Hartford (Hartford): Don’t miss this acclaimed production about reinvention and hope.

Art in Focus: Diptych: Scenes from the Life of Christ and the Virgin at Fairfield University (12:00 PM) - An informal gallery conversation led by the curator.

Teen-to-Teen Conversations: Tracey Emin’s Autobiographical Art at Yale Center for British Art (New Haven, 4:00 PM) - Teen-led discussions about Emin's paintings in a drop-in format.

Hollywood Undead & Tech N9ne: HOLLYWOOD & N9NE RETURNS at College Street Music Hall (New Haven) - A joint concert featuring popular acts in the music scene.

FRIDAY EVENTS

Dominique at Hartford Funny Bone (Manchester, 8:00 PM) - High-powered comedy performance from the popular stand-up comedian.

Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring John Ciambriello at 1741 Pub & Grill (Middlefield, 6:00 PM) - Enjoy live music with dinner and drinks.

The Perfect Paella with Chef Joseph Bucholz (New Milford, 7:00 PM) - An interactive class where you will learn to make authentic paella.

Good Witch/ Bad Witch at Garde Arts Center (New London, 7:30 PM) - A concert featuring songs from Broadway’s WICKED.

Leonid & Friends at Ridgefield Playhouse (Ridgefield, 8:00 PM) - A tribute show capturing the sound of Chicago and other classic bands.

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Thanks!

Thanks for kicking off your Monday with us! We hope this roundup helps you plan a fun-filled week. If you know someone who loves discovering what’s happening around Connecticut, feel free to pass this along — and maybe meet up at one of these great events!

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