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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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After Progress w/ Adam Viens

Real Art Ways presents After Progress, a solo exhibition by Adam Viens exploring the tension between thought and feeling through abstract, mixed-media works. This exhibition invites viewers into a contemplative space where natural processes and human mark-making collide, revealing the disconnect between how life is lived and how it’s imagined.

15 May - 17 Jul

Real Art Ways

56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Megafauna (these desperate earthly forms) by Ezra Moth

Real Art Ways showcases Megafauna (these desperate earthly forms), a solo exhibition by Ezra Moth exploring ecology, queer liberation, and speculative futures. Through living materials and radical art, Moth imagines alternative worlds where biology, gender, and resistance intertwine in vivid, transformative forms.

19 Jun - 24 Aug

Real Art Ways

56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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thick, hazy, cleer, blew By Shona Macdonald

Real Art Ways presents thick, hazy, cleer, blew, a solo exhibition by Shona Macdonald that captures weather’s fleeting presence through layered, atmospheric drawings. Through drifting cars and swirling flags, the work explores how the invisible forces of air and atmosphere shape perception and memory.

19 Jun - 24 Aug

Real Art Ways

56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence (2024, NR) is a moving portrait of a fearless artist whose songs cut deep and truths run deeper. From the controversy of “Society’s Child” to the lasting ache of “At Seventeen,” this intimate documentary traces Ian’s trailblazing journey through fame, activism, and survival.

04 - 10 Jul

Real Art Ways

56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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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.

05 Jul

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.

05 Jul

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bushnell Park Carousel

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

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Butler-McCook Open Tour Saturday

Visit the Butler-McCook House and Garden, the only 18th-century home remaining on Hartford’s Main Street, for a guided tour to learn about the McCook family, who loved music, art, and travel through explorations of the museum’s collections which include paintings, Japanese samurai armor, furniture, and toys.

05 Jul

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Butler-McCook House & Garden

396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Hartford Bonanza

Hartford Bonanza brings great music, food, vendors, artists, and performers to Downtown Hartford to celebrate their neighbors, the city, and each other. Make this year’s Bonanza a part of your Independence Day celebration.

05 Jul

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Bushnell Park

99 Trinity Street Hartford, CT 06103

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Pratt Street Night Market

Pratt Street transforms into a vibrant night market this summer, where the cutest street in Connecticut comes alive with shopping, food, and local flavor under the stars. With an eclectic mix of retail vendors and delicious eats, it’s a perfect way to savor warm Friday nights with community spirit and fresh finds.

05 Jul

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Pratt Street Historic District

Pratt Street, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

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Other People’s Poems

Read a poem- which someone else wrote – that you love, so that you can feel all fuzzy and warm on the inside. Also, you are not legally required to read a poem. You can come cheer everybody on. Here’s how it works: Sign up for a slot starting at 6:30pm (there are 25 slots). […]

05 Jul

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Hartford Flavor Company

30 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Rock the Patio Summer Concert Series

Parkville Market presents Rock the Patio featuring local artists playing their best known hits live on the patio at PVM. Enjoy great music, food, and drinks to keep you cruisin’ through the weekend.

05 Jul

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Parkville Market

Parkville Market, Park Street, Hartford, CT

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