Cinestudio presents The Odyssey (2026, NR), Christopher Nolan’s reimagining of Homer’s epic tale of Odysseus’ long journey home after the Trojan War. Battling monsters, vengeful gods, and the passage of time itself, he fights to return to the family and kingdom waiting across the sea.

The TCM Mobile Museum rolls into Hartford Public Library with a free pop-up packed with hands-on science, live animal ambassadors, makerspace activities, and interactive fun for kids and families. Spend the day exploring, creating, and discovering something new through play.

Celebrate Shark Week with a week-long lineup of hands-on activities, live science demonstrations, and FIN-TASTIC family fun at the Connecticut Science Center. Explore the blockbuster Sharks exhibition, catch Sharks 3D on the giant screen, meet Baby Shark, hunt for hidden sharks, and dive in with ocean-themed surprises.

A single letter becomes a whimsical work of art at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Calligrapher Debby Reelitz will guide participants in transforming an alphabet letter into a fanciful creature. Supplies are provided and snacks will be served before the workshop. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.

Aaron Wilson brings feel-good music from the 70’s to 20’s to Street Sounds.

Street Sounds is a free, weekly outdoor music series held on Thursday evenings from June through August. Featuring a diverse lineup of live performances, the series takes place at the Hartford.com Kiosk on the corner of Main and Asylum Streets in the heart of downtown Hartford. Street Sounds performances are free and open to the public. Sponsored by M&T Bank. View full lineup.

Parkville Market hands the mic to Hartford’s hip-hop scene for a night of live performances hosted by Hydro 8Sixty. With rap, spoken word, dance, and beats from DJ Stealth, every set brings a different voice, style, and reason to stick around.