Betty Boop steps out of the cartoons and into the spotlight in BOOP! The Musical at The Bushnell. The iconic red-dressed heroine leaves her black-and-white world behind for modern-day New York City, where a colorful adventure filled with romance, comedy, and plenty of “boop-oop-a-doop” awaits.

Cinestudio’s Queer Cinema Thursdays series presents La Bola Negra (2026, R), a Spanish drama weaving together three stories of queer identity, desire, and self-discovery across different generations. Inspired by the unfinished work of poet Federico García Lorca, the film explores the courage and complexity of living authentically.

Our Dark Horse is a moving documentary exploring the bonds between horses and humans, filmed over three years at Unbridled Sanctuary. The Wadsworth Atheneum hosts this special showing with The Plaid Horse and Piper Klemm, followed by a live discussion featuring sanctuary founder Susan Kayne and veterinarian Alycia Crandall.

Salsa Under the Stars returns to the Parkville Market patio with Joey Salsa Con Huertas leading the steps and DJ Bombero supplying the soundtrack. Grab a drink, your dance partner (or find one when you get there), and let your feet handle the rest.

Dusty Slay brings The Neighborhood Guy Tour to The Bushnell with his laid-back delivery, sharp observations, and stories about the wonderfully strange business of everyday life. With a trucker hat, Southern drawl, and plenty of “we’re having a good time,” Slay finds the punchline in family, work, and the people you can’t help but call neighbors.

UCONN Men’s Basketball faces off against Ohio State at PeoplesBank Arena on Friday, November 13th. Go Huskies!