🚤 Seaport Adventures, The Notebook on Stage, & Yale Exhibitions

Good morning and happy Monday!

We’ve gathered some of the top events happening across Connecticut this week—whether you’re into art exhibits, trivia nights, flower festivals, or springtime celebrations. With so much to enjoy, consider this your easy guide to 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

• 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.

• The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography at Yale Schwarzman Center (New Haven): This exhibition showcases the work of thirteen student-photographers from Greater New Haven who participated in a collaborative photography program.

• Mystic Seaport Museum Admission Information (Mystic): Visitors can explore a recreated 19th-century seaport village, a working shipyard, multiple exhibition buildings, a planetarium, and seasonal opportunities to get out on the water.

• Animal Kingdom 4D: The Wild Awaits at Maritime Aquarium (Norwalk): This immersive 13-minute film takes audiences on a breathtaking journey through the wonders of the animal kingdom, from the sun-drenched African savannah to the icy polar regions and the mysterious deep ocean.

MONDAY EVENTS

• Get Out On The Water at Mystic Seaport Museum (Mystic): Guests can take the helm aboard traditional small boats and experience the scenic beauty and maritime heritage of Mystic from the water.

• Romney: Brilliant Contrasts in Georgian England at Yale Center for British Art (New Haven): A compelling exhibition celebrating the museum’s reopening and showcasing the remarkable work of British portraitist George Romney.

• William Blake: Burning Bright at Yale Center for British Art (New Haven): The exhibition highlights the museum’s exceptional holdings, including celebrated works such as Songs of Innocence and of Experience and The First Book of Urizen.

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TUESDAY EVENTS

• Yoga on the Terrace at the Mattatuck Museum (Waterbury) - Start your Tuesdays with yoga on the rooftop terrace with experience registered yoga teacher, Alex Capaldo!

• The Notebook at The Bushnell (Hartford) - A deeply moving portrait of enduring love based on the best-selling novel and iconic film.

• Buena Vista Social Orchestra at Ridgefield Playhouse (Ridgefield) - Experience the legacy of Cuban music with the Buena Vista Social Orchestra under the direction of Jesus Ramos.

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WEDNESDAY EVENTS

• BERTHA: Grateful Drag at Infinity Hall (Hartford) - The world’s first Grateful Drag band performs for a good cause, with a unique blend of music and queer culture.

• Senior Mornings at Mattatuck Museum (Waterbury) - Enjoy the Museum’s collection in a quiet and comfortable environment for seniors.

• Putt Fore Pink Breast Cancer Memorial at Lyman Orchards Golf Club (Middlefield) - Join the 9th Annual Putt Fore Pink Tournament for a good cause with dinner included.

• Lunch and Learn: History of the Blues: Music in America at Mattatuck Museum (Waterbury) - Engage in discussions on how blues music has shaped American culture while enjoying lunch.

• Leonid & Friends (Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield) - Experience the energetic sounds of the legendary band Queensecryche as they blend modern and classic elements.

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THURSDAY EVENTS

• Artists in Conversation | Hew Locke at Yale Center for British Art (New Haven) - Celebrate the opening of Hew Locke: Passages as the artist discusses his inspiring artistic practice.

• Indonesian Textiles: Numbers, Colors, and the Thread of Life at Yale Art Gallery (New Haven) - Explore the relationship between textile structure and cultural interpretations in Indonesian communities.

• Special Collections Librarianship with Anna Szapiro (Yale Center for British Art, New Haven) - Discover the behind-the-scenes of special collections librarianship and the art of authorship.

• Randy Feltface at Hartford Funny Bone (Manchester) - Enjoy a new hour of stand-up comedy from the beloved and witty felt-faced comedian.

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FRIDAY EVENTS

• Eric Johnson - Texaphonic Tour 2025 at Infinity Hall (Hartford) - Witness the extraordinary talents of guitar virtuoso Eric Johnson live in concert.

• Zain Zohaib at The Bushnell (Hartford) - Experience a live performance by the renowned Qawwali duo showcasing South Asian Sufi music.

• Brew Maze at Lyman Orchards Corn Maze (Middlefield) - Join a unique Beer Tasting experience at the Corn Maze featuring local CT breweries.

• Dusty Slay at Hartford Funny Bone (Manchester) - Enjoy a night of blue-collar humor with the self-effacing Southern comic Dusty Slay.

• The Second City – 65th Anniversary Show at Ridgefield Playhouse (Ridgefield) - Celebrate the 65th Anniversary of The Second City, marking its legacy in comedy history.

• Docent Tour | Collection Highlights at Yale Center for British Art (New Haven) - Join a docent-led tour to explore the highlights of the remarkable British art collection.

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Thanks for starting your Monday with us! We hope this roundup makes it easier to plan and enjoy the week ahead. Know someone who’s always looking for fun plans? Share this email with them — and we’ll catch you at an event soon!

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