1 Million Cups brings entrepreneurs to the table for a weekly exchange of ideas, feedback, and real-time support from the local community. Founders sharpen their pitches, share what they’re building, and tap into a network that’s ready to listen, challenge, and help move the work forward.

The City of Hartford Public Works, Parks, Recreation & Environment Committee meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm.

Councilwoman Marilyn E. Rossetti, Chair

Ready to flex your smarts? Bar Rated brings you the best themed trivia happening Wednesday nights at Urban Lodge Brewing Company on Pratt. Put together your smartest, funnest, most competitive team and come up with a really good name– like “Quizzly Bears” or  “Let’s Get Quizzical”.

Roses are red, violets are blue. If you like poetry, then we have just the thing for you. Real Art Ways brings regionally or nationally-known poets to soothe your ear holes followed by an open mic on the second Wednesday of the month. The best part, it’s free and there’s food and drinks available (but those cost actual money).

For the aficionado, or the curious first-timer, Jazz Wednesdays is the best taste of live jazz in Hartford. Set in the southern juke joint atmosphere of Black-eyed Sally’s, Jazz Wednesdays will strike a chord as you hear what our local talent has to offer, with regular special appearances by big city jazz names. Experience the cool original music of the jam session while you enjoy the hot fierce Southern cookin’ of Sally’s kitchen.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast brings its sweeping romance and theatrical spectacle to The Bushnell in Disney’s first North American touring production of the musical in more than 25 years. Featuring unforgettable songs, lavish new sets, and dazzling costumes, the timeless fairy tale unfolds with all the joy, wonder, and heart audiences know and love.

Ready to flex your smarts? Bar Rated brings you the best themed trivia happening Thursday nights at Dead Language Beer Project. Put together your smartest, funnest, most competitive team and come up with a really good name– like “Quizzly Bears” or  “Let’s Get Quizzical”.