Why are circus performers so stressed out? Because their jobs are in tents. Just the other day the trapeze artist was fired– they just let him go. We’re not clowning around, those are big shoes to fill. When the circus comes to town, you’d better believe someone will try to run off with it, but the police always make them bring it back. Good thing, because Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey IS The Greatest Show On Earth and it’d be a shame to miss it.

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.

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.

Hartford Stage presents Native Gardens, a sharp and timely comedy about the clash between neighbors with very different roots. When a property line dispute erupts over gardening styles and deeper differences, civility is tested and turf wars get personal in this fast-paced, flower-filled satire.

TheaterWorks Hartford presents Circus Fire, an immersive multimedia production that revisits the devastating 1944 Hartford circus fire through powerful storytelling and innovative design. Co-conceived by Jacques Lamarre, Jared Mezzocchi, and Rob Ruggiero, the production explores the shared trauma and resilience of a city and a circus forever changed.

Hartford Public Library’s beloved Baby Grand Jazz Series returns for its 22nd season with free Sunday afternoon concerts showcasing standout jazz musicians from across the region. Held January through April at the Downtown Library, this long-running series offers an hour of live jazz in an intimate setting—perfect for longtime fans and curious newcomers alike.

Why are circus performers so stressed out? Because their jobs are in tents. Just the other day the trapeze artist was fired– they just let him go. We’re not clowning around, those are big shoes to fill. When the circus comes to town, you’d better believe someone will try to run off with it, but the police always make them bring it back. Good thing, because Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey IS The Greatest Show On Earth and it’d be a shame to miss it.