Reshaping Tradition: Contemporary Explorations in East Asian Art brings together five artists at Widener Gallery who reinterpret classical East Asian forms through contemporary, global perspectives. Curated by Trinity College students, the exhibition explores how tradition shifts through identity, diaspora, and cultural inheritance across painting, photography, calligraphy, ceramics, and graffiti. Join friends and artists for the opening reception on February 5th from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Hartford Stage presents Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller’s towering classic that lays bare the cost of chasing the American Dream. As Willy Loman’s illusions of success begin to collapse, his family must confront the fragile line between hope and delusion in a story that continues to resonate across generations.

The City of Hartford Labor, Education, Workforce & Youth Development Committee meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00.

Councilman Nick Lebron, Chair

Ready to flex your smarts? Bar Rated brings you the best themed trivia happening Wednesday nights at Urban Lodge Brewing Company on Pratt. Put together your smartest, funnest, most competitive team and come up with a really good name– like “Quizzly Bears” or  “Let’s Get Quizzical”.

For the aficionado, or the curious first-timer, Jazz Wednesdays is the best taste of live jazz in Hartford. Set in the southern juke joint atmosphere of Black-eyed Sally’s, Jazz Wednesdays will strike a chord as you hear what our local talent has to offer, with regular special appearances by big city jazz names. Experience the cool original music of the jam session while you enjoy the hot fierce Southern cookin’ of Sally’s kitchen.

The boots are back! Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Kinky Boots struts onto the stage with a dazzling score by Cyndi Lauper, a hilarious and uplifting book by Harvey Fierstein, and high-energy choreography by Jerry Mitchell. Inspired by true events, the story follows Charlie, a factory owner struggling to save his family business, and Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of sturdy stilettos. Together, they prove that when you change your mind, you can change the world.