Watershed Journeys

Diana Rogers is a Connecticut Plein Air artist. She energetically captures the change of nature by surrounding herself with it year-round. By using the pastels in the Plein Air process, Rogers’ senses are affected and heightened by nature’s influences. With the subject matter of New England’s land, sky, and water ways, Rogers hopes to shed […]

22 Mar - 28 May

Clare Gallery

285 Church Street, Hartford, CT

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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 […]

03 Apr - 30 Sep

Connecticut Science Center

250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

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Earth As Art

The Earth as Art satellite image gallery will showcase striking and informative images captured by civilian satellites that observe our planet. Satellite images provide vital documentation of the changes happening on our planet as we meet the demands of a growing population. Understanding our impact on the Earth is critical to our planet’s and society’s health.

15 - 28 Apr

Connecticut Science Center

250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

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Studio Arts Year End Show

Trinity College’s Studio Arts Year-End Show includes a juried selection of recent works by Trinity College Studio Arts students. The exhibition encompasses a variety of mediums, such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, collage, drawing, and installation.

25 Apr - 04 May

Widener Gallery

Widener Gallery, Summit Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Nate Jackson: Super Funny World Tour

Nate Jackson is a comedian, actor, writer, and digital creator who sells out comedy clubs and theatres across America. He most recently booked a role in the upcoming feature GOOD FORTUNE directed by Aziz Ansari and was recurring on the hit NBC series YOUNG ROCK. Nate has appeared on SPIRITED, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Nick Cannon […]

26 Apr

The Bushnell

166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, USA

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Indigo Girls: It’s Only Life After All

With forty years of making music as the iconic folk-rock band Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have made their mark as musicians, songwriters, and dedicated activists. With joy, humor, and heart-warming earnestness, Sundance award-winning director Alexandria Bombach brings us Indigo Girls: It’s Only Life After All (2023, NR), a contemporary conversation with Amy […]

26 Apr - 02 May

Real Art Ways

56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Yoga Nidra with Amanda Stark

Share in gentle breath work, light movement, and guided meditation towards a sense of overall well-being with guest teacher, Amanda Stark. Ahhh, that’s nice.

26 Apr

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Afterglow Studio

Afterglow Studio Hartford, Arbor Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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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 Apr

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 Apr

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Parkville Market

Parkville Market, Park Street, Hartford, CT

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Forth 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 Apr

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Hartford Ballroom

56 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT

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Siempre Pa’lante

Theaterworks Hartford hosts Siempre Pa’lante, a Puerto Rican celebration with a live salsa band, dancers, spoken word, and delicious, traditional food enjoyed in tandem with a multidisciplinary exhibit curated by artist JOËL Cintron.

26 Apr

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Theaterworks Hartford

233 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Hartford Yard Goats vs. Portland Sea Dogs

According to dictionary.com, a sea dog is "a sailor, especially an old or experienced one." There's no sailing in baseball. Go, Goats.

26 Apr

7:10 pm

Dunkin' Park

1214 Main Street, Hartford, CT

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Cirque Du Soleil Bazzar

Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR returns to the Big Top in Hartford this spring and we are ALL CAPS EXCITED. Oooh and aahh at the eclectic lab of endless invention while a joyous troupe of acrobats, dancers, and musicians create an awe-inspiring display.

26 Apr

7:30 pm

Under the Big Top on Market Street

302 Market Street, Hartford, CT

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A Soulful Night by Joey Batts

Get ready for A Soulful Night at the Webster Underground, an album release party for BonzoRaps‘ Soulful 2. Groove to performances by DREGOTTHEBLUES, ARHAMIS.WAV, BLOODBATH BLAIR, REGGIE BLU, AQMNI.

26 Apr

7:30 pm

Webster Theater

31 Webster Street, Hartford, CT

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Head Over Heels

Come join the fun at GHAA’s production of Head Over Heels, a hilarious, exuberant celebration of love. The story follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts.

26 Apr

7:30 pm

Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts

Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Half Day, Vernon Street, Hartford, CT

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All My Sons

75 years after it’s debut, this Arthur Miller classic still packs a strong emotional punch and reveals as much about today’s America as it did when it first premiered. All My Sons brings us into the Keller’s backyard, where a neighborhood is forced to reckon with buried truths. The fallout exposes the fault lines beneath […]

26 Apr

8:00 pm

Hartford Stage

50 Church St, Hartford, CT 06103

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Wicked

WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz, but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest […]

26 Apr

8:00 pm

The Bushnell

166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, USA

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Six Pack of Blues

Six Pack of Blues is back by popular demand at Sally’s. Featuring Fran Drew’s vocals, these jump blues were made for dancing.

26 Apr

8:00 pm

Black Eyed Sally's

350 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT

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Prof: The Gallery Tour

Grab your tickets to see Prof: The Gallery Tour live on stage at the Webster Theater. No artist has emerged from Minnesota this decade and walked his own private catwalk quite like Prof. While there’s been a perception that the eccentric Minneapolis MC is out-of-control, Prof’s undeterred, unwavering commitment to his mission has revealed the […]

26 Apr

8:00 pm

Webster Theater

31 Webster Street, Hartford, CT

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Chatterbox: Improv Comedy Meets Storytelling

Join Sea Tea Improv for the show where they interview guests or hear your stories and then turn those stories into improv comedy scenes. It’s the chance for that one story you keep telling but no one thinks is funny to have its day in the sun– or be buried forever.

26 Apr

9:00 pm

Sea Tea Comedy Theater

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

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Weird Phishes w/ Mono Means One

Weird Phishes, the Radiohead/Phish mashup band, takes the stage Arch Street Tavern with wildly talented bassist and composer, John Ferrara of Mono Means One. Think funky, unexpected jams that remind you of some of your favorite hippy, grunge classics. Flannel, as always, is optional but iconic.

26 Apr

9:00 pm

Arch Street Tavern

85 Arch Street, Hartford, CT

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Frederick Law Olmsted’s Hartford Walking Tour

Traverse the streets and sites of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Hartford to commemorate this illustrious native son on this walking tour. Highlights include the Butler-McCook House & Garden, Olmsted’s birth site, Bushnell Park, the Capitol Grounds, High Street, Ann Street, and Keney Clock Tower, with optional visit (by personal car) to Olmsted’s gravesite in Old North […]

27 Apr

10:00 am

Butler-McCook House & Garden

396 Main Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Maker Battle

Inspired by popular TV shows and the National Robotics League, Maker Battle aims to connect the community with the mission of MakerspaceCT robotics technology. At this event, you’ll watch remote-controlled robots clash in a thrilling single-elimination tournament where only one bot will be crowned Maker Battle Champion. May the strongest machine win.

27 Apr

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

MakerspaceCT

36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Fires, Floods, And Acts Of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour

What a Disaster! Take to the streets for a unique walking tour centered on natural disasters that made history in Hartford on a 1.2-mile loop. Hear compelling stories of ingenuity, resilience, and innovation and see how downtown Hartford has grown.

27 Apr

10:00 am - 11:00 pm

Connecticut's Old State House

800 Main Street, Hartford, CT

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On Earth 2024

On Earth 2024 is a vibrant celebration of the Earth that includes vendors, food trucks, farmers, workshops, music, and volunteer opportunities that benefit your community–and Earth– all year long.

27 Apr

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Pope Park

Pope Park, Pope Park Drive, Hartford, CT, USA

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April Thinking and Doing Day: Welcome Back

Join Kamora’s Cultural Corner for April’s Thinking and Doing Day at the Sterling Street Sanctuary and Nature Reserve. This month’s event, Welcome Back, invites you back to the land where you will join the community in opening the Labyrinth for the season. Whether you’re a garden enthusiast or simply looking for a day of meaningful […]

27 Apr

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sterling Street Sanctuary & Nature Preserve

75 Sterling Street, Hartford, CT

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Cirque Du Soleil Bazzar

Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR returns to the Big Top in Hartford this spring and we are ALL CAPS EXCITED. Oooh and aahh at the eclectic lab of endless invention while a joyous troupe of acrobats, dancers, and musicians create an awe-inspiring display.

27 Apr

12:00 pm

Under the Big Top on Market Street

302 Market Street, Hartford, CT

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Wicked

WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz, but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest […]

27 Apr

2:00 pm

The Bushnell

166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, USA

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All My Sons

75 years after it’s debut, this Arthur Miller classic still packs a strong emotional punch and reveals as much about today’s America as it did when it first premiered. All My Sons brings us into the Keller’s backyard, where a neighborhood is forced to reckon with buried truths. The fallout exposes the fault lines beneath […]

27 Apr

2:30 pm

Hartford Stage

50 Church St, Hartford, CT 06103

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Cirque Du Soleil Bazzar

Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR returns to the Big Top in Hartford this spring and we are ALL CAPS EXCITED. Oooh and aahh at the eclectic lab of endless invention while a joyous troupe of acrobats, dancers, and musicians create an awe-inspiring display.

27 Apr

3:30 pm

Under the Big Top on Market Street

302 Market Street, Hartford, CT

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Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours

Featured on Syfy’s Ghost Hunters and Biography’s My Ghost Story, The Mark Twain House and Museum is filled with haunted history, dark tales, and Victorian traditions surrounding seances and spirits. Take a ghost tour and hear all about these investigations and learn about Mark Twain’s own interest in the supernatural.

27 Apr

6:00 pm

Mark Twain House & Museum

351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT

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Hartford Yard Goats vs. Portland Sea Dogs

According to dictionary.com, a sea dog is "a sailor, especially an old or experienced one." There's no sailing in baseball. Go, Goats.

27 Apr

6:10 pm

Dunkin' Park

1214 Main Street, Hartford, CT

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Decapitated

See Decapitated live on stage at the Webster Theater with special guests SepticFlesh, Kataklysm, and Allegaeon. Decapitated is a Polish death metal band formed in Krosno in 1996.Decapitated have gained recognition as one of the genre’s most widely respected bands and one of the finest exponents of technical death metal. The band earned an international […]

27 Apr

6:30 pm

Webster Theater

31 Webster 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.

27 Apr

7:00 pm

Sea Tea Comedy Theater

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

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Rock the Local

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

27 Apr

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Parkville Market

Parkville Market, Park Street, Hartford, CT

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Los Tirgres Del Norte

The iconic Mexican-American norteño band, Los Tigres del Norte, brings their award-winning sound to the XL Center for a night of their chart-topping hits depicting the immigrant experience, social issues, and tales of struggle and triumph within the Hispanic community.

27 Apr

7:00 pm

XL Center

1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT, USA

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Cirque Du Soleil Bazzar

Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR returns to the Big Top in Hartford this spring and we are ALL CAPS EXCITED. Oooh and aahh at the eclectic lab of endless invention while a joyous troupe of acrobats, dancers, and musicians create an awe-inspiring display.

27 Apr

7:00 pm

Under the Big Top on Market Street

302 Market Street, Hartford, CT

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Head Over Heels

Come join the fun at GHAA’s production of Head Over Heels, a hilarious, exuberant celebration of love. The story follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts.

27 Apr

7:30 pm

Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts

Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Half Day, Vernon Street, Hartford, CT

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All My Sons

75 years after it’s debut, this Arthur Miller classic still packs a strong emotional punch and reveals as much about today’s America as it did when it first premiered. All My Sons brings us into the Keller’s backyard, where a neighborhood is forced to reckon with buried truths. The fallout exposes the fault lines beneath […]

27 Apr

8:00 pm

Hartford Stage

50 Church St, Hartford, CT 06103

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Neal & The Vipers

Neal & The Vipers have been performing jaw-dropping, high energy shows to their loyal fans for over 30 years. They are a Rhode Island based band that plays American roots music encompassing blues, rock & roll, rockabilly, and surf. Get bit by the Vipers and catch the fever at Sally’s, then you will see why […]

27 Apr

8:00 pm

Black Eyed Sally's

350 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT

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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 […]

27 Apr

9:00 pm

Sea Tea Comedy Theater

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

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National Theatre Live: Vanya

Cinestudio invites you to enjoy National Theatre Live’s performance of Vanya, in which Andrew Scott brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions.

28 Apr

1:00 pm

Cinestudio

300 Summit St, Hartford, CT 06106

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Cirque Du Soleil Bazzar

Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR returns to the Big Top in Hartford this spring and we are ALL CAPS EXCITED. Oooh and aahh at the eclectic lab of endless invention while a joyous troupe of acrobats, dancers, and musicians create an awe-inspiring display.

28 Apr

1:00 pm

Under the Big Top on Market Street

302 Market Street, Hartford, CT

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Mosaic Stained Glass Workshop

Join instructor Kelly Kelly in this exciting stained glass mosaic hummingbird project. Kelly will guide you through the entire process of creating a mosaic, including the correct way to lay out the glass, glass nipping, and grouting. All instruction, materials, and tools will be supplied.

28 Apr

1:30 pm

Mark Twain House & Museum

351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT

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Music in the Galleries w/ Aekyung Kim

Drop-in to the Wadsworth for an informal performance as Hartford-area violist Aekyung Kim plays music by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750). While you listen, explore the Contemporary Photography Highlights on view in Avery Court.

28 Apr

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

600 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103

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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 Apr

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sea Tea Comedy Theater

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

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Baby Grand Jazz Series

HPL’s popular Baby Grand Jazz Series is back on Sundays in 2024. Enjoy performances from a variety of talented local jazz performers in the Center for Contemporary Culture at the Main Branch or watch from the comfort of home on YouTube or Facebook livestreams. Finger snaps are encouraged no matter how you attend.

28 Apr

3:00 pm

Hartford Public Library

500 Main Street, Hartford, CT, USA

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Connecticut Blues Challenge

The Connecticut Blues Challenge returns to Black Eyed Sally’s with the best blues bands in the state competing to represent Connecticut at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Watch them battle it out in four rounds, winners selected based on judging of blues content, originality, vocals, instrumental talent, and stage presence. The winners will be […]

28 Apr

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Black Eyed Sally's

350 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT

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The Hartt Orchestra and Hartt Chorus

Enjoy a free concert featuring the Hartt Orchestra and Hartt Chorus live at the Bushnell. Both ensembles are made up of students from the University of Hartford’s Hartt School of Music’s undergraduate programs.

28 Apr

4:00 pm

The Bushnell

166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, USA

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Cirque Du Soleil Bazzar

Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR returns to the Big Top in Hartford this spring and we are ALL CAPS EXCITED. Oooh and aahh at the eclectic lab of endless invention while a joyous troupe of acrobats, dancers, and musicians create an awe-inspiring display.

28 Apr

4:30 pm

Under the Big Top on Market Street

302 Market Street, Hartford, CT

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