High Society by Jeff Ostergren

Real Art Ways presents a solo exhibition by New Haven-based painter Jeff Ostergren. Ostergren makes art about the intertwined histories of pharmaceuticals and color. His pointillist, color-saturated paintings, sculptures, and videos infused with actual pharmaceuticals and chemicals utilize imagery from art history and advertising to explore the ecstasy and toxicity of our present moment.

20 Jun - 04 Aug

Real Art Ways

56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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I only found you when I stopped looking

Real Art Ways presents a solo exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Denisse Griselda Reyes. I only found you when I stopped looking, Reyes’s first solo show in Connecticut, features short films, familial ephemera, and a new body of paintings that humorously explore themes of self-formation, reparative representation, and archival preservation.

18 Jul - 19 Sep

Real Art Ways

56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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BooYah! Blink 182 Afterparty

BooYah is a collective of musicians delivering tribute nights that will surely get your feet moving. Head to Arch Street Tavern after the Blink 182 show for a funky good time rocking out t0 your favorite hits from the 2000s. It’s gonna be a great time, amazing even.

24 Jul - 10 Aug

9:00 pm

Arch Street Tavern

85 Arch Street, Hartford, CT

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Dandelion

Dandelion (2024, Rated R) tells the story of a talented singer/songwriter who’s finding it tough as a young black woman to make her voice heard in an unhospitable business. In one of those rare mind-meld moments, she connects with Casey, a Scots musician, sharing the stage in South Dakota. Riding through the shifting light and […]

26 - 31 Jul

Cinestudio

300 Summit St, Hartford, CT 06106

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Farmers Market at Connecticut’s Old State House

Get your veg on at Connecticut’s Old State House Farmers Market. Nestled on the East brick plaza near the lawn you can peruse some delicious treats from a variety of vendors, listen to some tunes from local musicians, and then you can explore the oddities inside at the Museum of Curiosities. There’s a two headed […]

26 Jul

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Connecticut's Old State House

800 Main Street, Hartford, CT

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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.

26 Jul

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bushnell Park Carousel

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

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Summer Concerts at Connecticut’s Old State House

The Summer Concert Series at CT’s Old State House is back. Stop by the farmers market on Fridays to hear a different local band each week. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music– these concerts are completely free, and free is good. Check out this lineup: JUNE 21: FIESTA DEL NORTE JUNE 28: MASS-CONN FUSION […]

26 Jul

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Connecticut's Old State House

800 Main Street, Hartford, CT

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Belle & Ysanne

Two of the most impressive voices in the state will treat Pratt Street to a night of unforgettable R&B/Soul music, Belle and Ysanne.

26 Jul

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Pratt Street Historic District

Pratt Street, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

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Yoga In Our City – Pope Park

Enjoy Yoga In Our City this summer at parks throughout Hartford. Stretch, breathe, flex, and connect with the beauty around you at these instructor led yoga classes that are great for folx of all levels– beginner to absolute yoga pro. Classes in Pope Park are held Fridays, May thru October.

26 Jul

5:30 pm

Bushnell Park

99 Trinity Street Hartford, CT 06103

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Music Among the Memorials

Enjoy an evening of music with the popular bluegrass band, Five ‘n Change. The band’s tight arrangements and unique harmony vocals bring a fresh interpretation to the bluegrass songbook. Bring blankets, chairs, and picnic dinners for a night to remember. The concert will be held on the sprawling lawn between the Garden and Cedar Mausoleums.

26 Jul

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cedar Hill Cemetery

Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT, USA

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Rooftop Yoga at Spectra Pearl

Afterglow Studio presents Rooftop Yoga with live music and refreshments. Join their talented instructors for an evening of yoga and socializing with neighbors– it’s the perfect mid-week boost you’re looking for.

26 Jul

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Spectra Pearl Downtown

101 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT

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Improv Comedy Night

Sea Tea Improv’s house teams improvise a comedy show inspired by suggestions from you, the audience. There’ll never be another one like it. Because it’s improv.

26 Jul

7:00 pm

Sea Tea Comedy Theater

Sea Tea Comedy Theater, Asylum Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Fiesta Fridays

Friday nights at Parkville Market are heating up with local DJs spinning a fiesta (fiesta means party) of hits. Spice up the party (party means fiesta) with specials on Patron Margaritas.

26 Jul

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Parkville Market

Parkville Market, Park Street, Hartford, CT

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Fourth Friday Salsa

Want to learn Salsa? This is the perfect place to begin. The night starts with a long beginner lesson followed by a mix of more lessons and more social dancing. There are half hour workshops spread throughout the evening, with lots of open salsa dancing in between. You’ll be chanting 123567 in no time.

26 Jul

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Hartford Ballroom

56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT

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Black-Eyed & Blues Fest Kick Off Party

Can’t wait for the big show to start? Us either. Head to Sally’s for the Black-Eyed & Blues Fest Kick Off Party to get a taste of what’s to come– Shirley temples, cheese grits, and those sweet, sweet tunes.

26 Jul

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Black Eyed Sally's

350 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT

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Hartford Yard Goats vs. Harrisburg Senators

Yard Goats make baby yard goats. Senators make laws. Sometimes. Winners: Hartford Yard Goats.

26 Jul

7:10 pm - 10:10 pm

Dunkin' Park

1214 Main Street, Hartford, CT

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Hartford Athletic vs. Phoenix Rising FC

Hot dogs, beer, soccer, GOOOOAAAAL! ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽

26 Jul

7:30 pm

Trinity Health Stadium

250 Huyshope Ave, Hartford, CT 06106

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Free Movies in the Park: Under the Boardwalk

Free Movies in the Park returns with Under the Boardwalk (2023, PG). In this family-friendly film, two crabs embark on an epic journey to get home after a storm sweeps them away. Their courage soon unites their families, paving the way for great summers to come. Bring your chairs, blankets, family, friends, picnic supper, and […]

26 Jul

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Bushnell Park

99 Trinity Street Hartford, CT 06103

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CT Improv Mixer

The CT Improv Mixer is a party where you can do improv scenes and meet other people. This is an all-experience-levels-welcome event where anyone who wants to get up on stage to do a scene gets paired up by hosts Sabrina Herrera and Josuel Rosario, with musical suggestions provided by DJ Funk Sloff in the […]

26 Jul

9:00 pm

Sea Tea Comedy Theater

Sea Tea Comedy Theater, Asylum Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Club AR w/ lil Colibri & JStix

Head to Arch Street Tavern for Club AR with lil Colibri and JStix for a hot night of dance music plus live drum performances.

26 Jul

9:00 pm

Arch Street Tavern

85 Arch Street, Hartford, CT

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Maker Battle

At this event, you’ll watch remote-controlled robots clash in a thrilling double-elimination tournament where only one bot will be crowned Maker Battle Champion. We’ll make crushing jokes about the losers. Scrap that. We don’t have any screws loose– the competition is riveting.

27 Jul

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

MakerspaceCT

36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Butterfly Journey

This film follows the awe-inspiring journey of the Blue Tigers of Australia and the Monarchs of North America and Mexico, using state-of-the-art techniques to capture every tiny detail of their world. With slow-motion, drone, and macro filming techniques, you’ll be immersed in the wonders of metamorphosis and migration, witnessing firsthand the remarkable resilience of these […]

27 Jul

Connecticut Science Center

250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

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Yoga In Our City – Keney Park

Enjoy Yoga In Our City this summer at parks throughout Hartford. Stretch, breathe, flex, and connect with the beauty around you at these instructor led yoga classes that are great for folx of all levels– beginner to absolute yoga pro. Classes in Keney Park are held Saturdays, May thru October.

27 Jul

10:00 am

Keney Park

Keney Park, Hartford, CT, USA

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Let’s Get Wild Animal Day

This thrilling event promises a captivating array of animals, courtesy of Wildlife Encounters and Mystic Aquarium. Delight in close encounters with remarkable sea creatures and wild land animals, including the impressive 6-foot American Alligator named Cajun and Domino, the towering African Crested Porcupine. Don’t miss out on this wild adventure.

27 Jul

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Connecticut Science Center

250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

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Creative Writing Workshops

Join this FREE creative writing series this summer with Patrick ‘Rico’ Williams to share your immigrant stories of trials and triumphs. Use poetry, creative writing, and spoken word to release stress, celebrate victories, and build community.

27 Jul

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Carriage House Theater

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.

27 Jul

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bushnell Park Carousel

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

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USA vs New Zealand Olympic Men’s Soccer Watch Party

USA! USA! USA! GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLL! You’ll feel like you’re in Paris cheering on the home team watching the USA Men’s Olympic Soccer Team take on the Kiwis on Pratt Street’s big screen.

27 Jul

1:00 pm

Pratt Street Historic District

Pratt Street, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

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Black-Eyed & Blues Fest

Shirley temples, and mmmmmmmmmm cheese grits. Live music and all kinds of awesome. And grits. Also, cornbread. Yum. Bring a blanket and your dancin’ shoes.

27 Jul

2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bushnell Park

99 Trinity Street Hartford, CT 06103

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Dance Performance by Emily Coates, Ani Gordon, & Derek Lucci

Choreographer Emily Coates returns to the Wadsworth with a work-in-progress performance about George Balanchine’s legacy. Coates and her collaborators collage historical materials with the knowledge of dancers who worked with Balanchine and embodied his style.

27 Jul

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

600 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103

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Lifted Labyrinth

Celebrate Lifted Labyrinth at the Sterling Street Nature Preserve and Sanctuary, hosted by Kamora’s Cultural Corner. Participate in Lifted Labyrinth events throughout the seasons by walking the labyrinth, exploring vendors, videos, vibes, fire, music, food, conversation, and community.

27 Jul

Sterling Street Sanctuary & Nature Preserve

75 Sterling Street, Hartford, CT

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Hartford Yard Goats vs. Harrisburg Senators

Yard Goats make baby yard goats. Senators make laws. Sometimes. Winners: Hartford Yard Goats.

27 Jul

6:10 pm - 9:10 pm

Dunkin' Park

1214 Main Street, Hartford, CT

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Get A Clue Tours w/ Sea Tea Improv

GET A CLUE Tours will be offered on special nights at The Mark Twain House & Museum, using the various rooms (secret passageway, conservatory, billiards room, and more) of the Twain house — and some of the author’s favorite literary characters — as part of the game. Who killed that varmint Pap Finn? Was it […]

27 Jul

7:00 pm

Mark Twain House & Museum

351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT

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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.

27 Jul

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Parkville Market

Parkville Market, Park Street, Hartford, CT

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Improv for Glory

Get ready for the 2024 Olympics with a comedy show inspired by the thrill and absurdity of the Olympic Games. Gold metals for everyone, there are no losers here.

27 Jul

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sea Tea Comedy Theater

Sea Tea Comedy Theater, Asylum Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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The Moody Blues’ John Lodge

John Lodge is bass guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the iconic rock band, The Moody Blues. Lodge has been performing and recording with The Moody Blues for more than five decades, selling in excess of 70 million albums, while also having a successful solo career. Lodge has been voted one of the “10 most influential […]

27 Jul

8:00 pm

Infinity Hall

32 Front Street, Hartford, CT

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Founders Day

Spooky Popcorn is a free outdoor horror movie festival held annually in downtown Hartford.

27 Jul

8:00 pm

Constitution Plaza

1 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT

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Next Stop Comedy

Next Stop Comedy brings top stand-up comedians to your favorite local venues. Each show features a novel line-up with acts seen on TV and heard on your favorite podcasts. You might laugh so hard you tinkle a little.

27 Jul

8:00 pm

Thomas Hooker Live

1 Sequassen Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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The Great Hartford Story Slam

Get ready, Hartford-area storytellers: Tell Me Another, Speak Up, and Chion Wolf Productions are reuniting to present the Great Hartford Story Slam again this summer. Ten storytellers will get to vie for the crown, so come ready to share your five minute story. Simply drop your name in the hat and have a go.

27 Jul

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Hartford Flavor Company

30 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Emo Night Brooklyn

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn at The Webster Theater, a late night DJ-based dance party blasting all of your favorite emo and pop punk jams. Get ready to scream, mosh, and slam dance your angsty little heart out.

27 Jul

9:00 pm

Webster Theater

31 Webster Street, Hartford, CT

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Dwayne Keith Project

Dwayne Keith Project returns to Arch Street Tavern featuring funk, r & b, soul, and jazz jams. Who’s the special guest? We have no clue, but it is very mysterious and we MUST know.

27 Jul

9:00 pm

Arch Street Tavern

85 Arch Street, Hartford, CT

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Crime Seen Reconstruction

A crime (from your suggestions). A witness (who can’t hear). Can our detectives get the details, reconstruct this scene, and crack the case? What’s not a mystery is the hilarity that’ll ensue.

27 Jul

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Sea Tea Comedy Theater

Sea Tea Comedy Theater, Asylum Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Yoga In Our City – Colt Park

Enjoy Yoga In Our City this summer at parks throughout Hartford. Stretch, breathe, flex, and connect with the beauty around you at these instructor led yoga classes that are great for folx of all levels– beginner to absolute yoga pro. Classes in Colt Park are held Sundays, May thru October.

28 Jul

10:00 am

Colt Park

Colt Park, Wethersfield 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.

28 Jul

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bushnell Park Carousel

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

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Peruvian Independence Day Celebration

Celebrate the vibrant culture and rich history of Peru at Parkville Market with a day filled with delicious Peruvian cuisine, traditional music, and colorful dances. Tickets include a buffet lunch in The Brick Room filled with Peruvian cuisine from Mercado 27, as well as Peruvian live music performed by Grupo Criollo and Marinera Dance.

28 Jul

1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Parkville Market

Parkville Market, Park Street, Hartford, CT

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Family Adventure Days: Beakers & Books

Explore the science of books at the CT Museum’s Family Adventure Days: Beakers & Books. Participants will experience the book-making process, from making their very own paint to designing special marbled paper. Then, you can complete a special scavenger hunt through the Connecticut’s Bookshelf, play games, and explore.

28 Jul

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT

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Hartford Yard Goats vs. Harrisburg Senators

Yard Goats make baby yard goats. Senators make laws. Sometimes. Winners: Hartford Yard Goats.

28 Jul

1:10 pm - 4:10 pm

Dunkin' Park

1214 Main Street, Hartford, CT

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The Sea Tea Improv Family Show! Comedy You Can Bring Your Grown-Ups To

What goes ha ha ha plop? You laughing your head off at an awesome evening of all-ages comedy for kids, teens, and adults with Hartford’s professional comedy troupe, Sea Tea Improv Touring Company.

28 Jul

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sea Tea Comedy Theater

Sea Tea Comedy Theater, Asylum Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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USA vs Germany Olympic Women’s Soccer Watch Party

USA! USA! USA! GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLL! You’ll feel like you’re in Paris cheering on the home team watching the USA Women’s Olympic Soccer Team take on the German team on Pratt Street’s big screen.

28 Jul

3:00 pm

Pratt Street Historic District

Pratt Street, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

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Sunday Cyphers w/ Joey Batts

Join Joey Batts two Sundays every month for Sunday Cyphers, an open mic with beats, rhymes, flows, vibes, and food and drinks – you don’t wanna miss out.

28 Jul

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Parkville Market

Parkville Market, Park Street, Hartford, CT

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KNOX Farmers Market

KNOX, KNOX. Who’s there? Peas. Peas who? Peas will you join me at the farmers market? While hilarious jokes are our specialty, delicious seasonal produce and local goods are theirs, so go, pretty peas? Lettuce know if you turnip.

29 Jul

3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

KNOX

KNOX, Inc., Laurel Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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