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Inner Visions by Shannon McCarthy

Clare Gallery presents Inner Visions, a solo exhibition by Connecticut artist Shannon McCarthy exploring mysticism, perception, and the unseen. Featuring layered oil paintings, drawings, and a visual timeline inspired by Joan of Arc, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Christian Saints, McCarthy’s work blurs the edges between vision and reality.

04 Sep - 09 Nov

Clare Gallery

285 Church Street, Hartford, CT

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Blue Moon

Blue Moon (2024, R) finds Richard Linklater in peak form with a captivating portrait of lyricist Lorenz Hart, played with unguarded brilliance by Ethan Hawke. Set over one fateful night as Oklahoma! debuts, the film unravels Hart’s humor, heartbreak, and fading starlight in a world that has moved on without him.

24 Oct - 13 Nov

Real Art Ways

56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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It Was Just an Accident

Cinestudio presents It Was Just an Accident (2024, NR), a gripping moral thriller from acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi. What begins as a roadside tragedy unravels into a tense exploration of guilt, justice, and truth, rendered with Panahi’s signature mix of dark humor and human complexity.

06 - 11 Nov

Cinestudio

300 Summit St, Hartford, CT 06106

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It Was Just An Accident

It Was Just an Accident (2024, NR) marks Jafar Panahi’s boldest work yet, transforming a small tragedy into a meditation on justice and moral reckoning. Following a group of former Iranian political prisoners, the Palme d’Or winner unfolds as a haunting, human story about vengeance, conscience, and truth under oppression. In Farsi & English with […]

07 - 13 Nov

Real Art Ways

56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Scavenger Hunt: Time Travelers of Hartford

The Hartford, Connecticut Scavenger Hunt turns the city into an adventure, guiding you through landmarks like the Wadsworth Atheneum, the Bushnell Center, and the State Capitol. Solve clues, complete photo challenges, and discover hidden stories—all at your own pace through the Let’s Roam app.

08 Nov

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

168 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106, USA

168 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106, USA

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Hartford Artisan Weaving Center’s Open House and Sale

Just in time for the holidays, shop for one-of-a-kind scarves, rugs, wearables, and kitchen linens along with new items not seen before at Hartford Artisans Weaving Center’s Open House and Sale. All products are hand-woven in their Hartford studio by artisans who are blind, visually impaired and/or 55 and older. Tour the main studio, meet […]

08 Nov

Hartford Artisans Weaving Center

42 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Pokémon Day

Whether you’re a seasoned Pokémon Master or just starting your journey, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the Science Center’s Pokémon Weekend. Dress up as your favorite Pokémon or trainer, snap a pic with everyone’s favorite “Pika” friend, participate in some thrilling LIVE science activities, capture hidden Pokémon around the Science Center, trade cards, […]

08 Nov

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Connecticut Science Center

250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

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Afternoon Tea @ The Parlour

Steep yourself in charm at Hartford Flavor Cocktail Parlour’s Saturday High Tea. Delight in fragrant teas, dainty bites, and a whimsical afternoon that turns an ordinary weekend into a storybook escape.

08 Nov

11:30 am

Hartford Flavor Cocktail Parlour

54 Pratt Street, Hartford, CT

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Second Saturdays for Families

On the second Saturday of each month admission to the Wadsworth Atheneum is free (sweet!). Explore the museum, enjoy some exhibition-related arts and crafts, and docent-led tours. Activities are family-friendly, but open to anyone (family not required).

08 Nov

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

600 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103

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KNOW GOOD Place

KNOW GOOD Market is back. Explore vinyl records, vintage clothing, and local brands, all while treating yourself to some delicious snacks. Grab a drink at Dead Language down the hall, check out the art at Parkville Gallery upstairs, or just hang out with friends.

08 Nov

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Know Good Market

KNOW GOOD Market, Bartholomew Avenue, Hartford, CT, USA

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Bushnell Park Carousel

Bring your kids, or don’t. You definitely don’t need an excuse to ride the historic 1914 Stein & Goldstein Carousel because it frickin’ rules. Pro tip: the best seat in the house is on a horse named Freedom.

08 Nov

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bushnell Park Carousel

Bushnell Park Carousel, Jewell Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Puccini’s La Bohème

MET Opera Live in HD presents Puccini’s La Bohème, Franco Zeffirelli’s beloved production that brings 19th-century Paris to vivid life. With its lush score and bittersweet romance, this timeless story of young love and loss remains the world’s most cherished opera.

08 Nov

1:00 pm

Cinestudio

300 Summit St, Hartford, CT 06106

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