Events

Echoes and Collisions: An Exhibit of Contemporary Haitian Art

Echoes and Collisions at Trinity College’s Widener Gallery is a mind-bending journey through time, where Haitian art and modern creations collide in unexpected ways. Haitian artist Frantz Patrick Henry’s work takes center stage alongside the Edith A. Graham Collection, drawing connections and contradictions between the past, present, and imagined futures.

30 Jan - 30 Apr

Widener Gallery

Widener Gallery, Summit Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Distant Bystander

Real Art Ways presents Distant Bystander—a solo show by Priya N. Green, the art equivalent of scrolling through your social feed while avoiding eye contact with your family. In a world where screens connect and isolate, Green’s paintings capture the chaos of protests, crowds, and news cycles, all while asking, “Why is everything so loud […]

08 Feb - 22 Apr

Real Art Ways

56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Shadows Taller Than Our Souls

Real Art Ways presents Shadows Taller Than Our Souls by Christa Whitten, where cairns—those mystical rock stacks—become a metaphor for life’s waypoints. Through vibrant paper sculptures and two-dimensional works, Whitten channels the wisdom of these stone markers, offering a guide to navigating life’s foggy moments.

20 Feb - 22 Apr

Real Art Ways

56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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The Science Behind Pixar

Discover the magic of animation in The Science Behind Pixar, an interactive exhibition at the Connecticut Science Center. With over 50 hands-on activities, explore the STEM concepts behind Pixar’s groundbreaking films, from character design to final rendering. Get up close with life-size re-creations of Buzz Lightyear, WALL•E, and more in this behind-the-scenes look at the […]

01 Mar - 01 Sep

Connecticut Science Center

250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

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The Friend

The Friend (2024, R) is a witty, wise, and warm character study that follows Iris, whose life is upended when her mentor and closest friend unexpectedly dies, leaving her with his 150 lb. Great Dane, Apollo. As Iris grapples with the practical and existential challenges Apollo brings, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, coming […]

04 - 10 Apr

Real Art Ways

56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Salsa Lessons w/ Joey Huertas

Looking to add some flavor to your Tuesdays? Preparing for the next Salsa Under the Stars? Try Salsa classes hosted by Joey Salsa Con Huertas, located in Parkville Market’s Brick Room (under the stairs, near the elevator).

08 Apr

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Parkville Market

Parkville Market, Park Street, Hartford, CT

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Bar Rated Trivia

Ready to flex your smarts? Bar Rated brings you the best themed trivia happening Tuesday nights in The Local at Parkville Market. Put together your smartest, funnest, most competitive team and come up with a really good name– like “Risky Quizness” or “Trivia Newton John”.

08 Apr

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Parkville Market

Parkville Market, Park Street, Hartford, CT

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Mary J Blige For My Fans Tour

Mary J. Blige, the Grammy-winning queen of hip-hop soul, brings her For My Fans Tour to Hartford with special guests NE-YO and Mario. The concert will be a celebration of her new album Gratitude, an intimate expression of love and thanks to her fans, family, and everything that inspires her.

08 Apr

7:00 pm

XL Center

1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT, USA

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Thnk You, Next- A Gentle Reader’s Playlist

Waltz into an evening of music, mischief, and Bridgerton-inspired elegance at Thnk You, Next – A Gentle Reader’s Playlist. The HSO string ensemble will seduce your ears with contemporary hits, reimagined with all the charm and scandal of Regency-era London. With a playlist that includes tunes you can’t stop humming and Bridgerton‘s sultry undertones, it’s […]

08 Apr

7:30 pm

Thomas Hooker Live

1 Sequassen Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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City of Hartford Public Works, Parks, Recreation & Environment Committee Meeting

The City of Hartford Public Works, Parks, Recreation & Environment Committee meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm. Councilwoman Marilyn E. Rossetti, Chair

09 Apr

5:30 pm

Hartford City Hall

550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103

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Bar Rated Trivia Night

Ready to flex your smarts? Bar Rated brings you the best themed trivia happening Wednesday nights at Urban Lodge Brewery 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”.

09 Apr

5:30 pm

Urban Lodge Brewing

88 Pratt Street, Hartford, CT

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Riverwood Poetry Series

Roses are red, violets are blue. If you like poetry, then we have just the thing for you. Real Art Ways brings regionally or nationally-known poets to soothe your ear holes followed by an open mic on the second Wednesday of the month. The best part, it’s free and there’s food and drinks available (but […]

09 Apr

7:00 pm

Real Art Ways

56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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