Free Movies in the Park: Selena
Selena (1997, PG) brings the music and story of the beloved Tejano superstar to the big screen under the stars at Bushnell Park. Bring a blanket, settle onto the lawn, and try not to sing “Como La Flor” loud enough for the next picnic blanket to hear.
Free Movies in the Park: A League of Their Own
Bushnell Park’s Free Movies in the Park continues with A League of Their Own (1992, PG), the beloved comedy about the women who stepped up to the plate and made baseball history. Bring a blanket, claim a spot on the lawn, and remember: there’s no crying in baseball.
Sam Grisman Project
Sam Grisman Project brings the music of David Grisman and Jerry Garcia to Infinity Hall Hartford, celebrating the songs and sounds that Sam grew up surrounded by. Bluegrass, folk, and plenty of picking keep the family musical legacy moving forward.
Dracula
Sink your teeth into Dracula at Hartford Stage, where Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s bold adaptation gives the gothic classic a sharp new perspective. Directed by Jackson Gay, this chilling retelling digs into fear, desire, power, and the thorny question of who gets called a monster.
All Shall Perish
All Shall Perish brings its precision-heavy deathcore to The Webster, where crushing breakdowns and rapid-fire riffs should feel right at home. Consider this your friendly reminder that hearing protection and headbanging can, in fact, coexist.
Chastity Washington Live
Comedian and actress Chastity Washington brings Evening of Expression to Parkville Sounds, blending stand-up with live theater in a one-woman show written and directed by Washington herself. Funny, personal, and thought-provoking, it gives her plenty of room to tell a story and land a punchline.
The Jury Experience
Court is in session at The Webster, and this time you’re on the jury. The Jury Experience: Death by AI puts a fatal self-driving car accident on trial, leaving you to weigh testimony, examine evidence, and cast the vote that decides who pays the price.
Fall Zumba w/ Kay
Turn up the music and shake up your workout with Zumba w/Kay at Hartford Public Library. Wear something comfortable, bring water, and come ready to dance your way through a high-energy fitness class. Registration is suggested, but not required.
26th Annual Black-Eyed & Blues Festival
Black-Eyed & Blues Festival celebrates its 26th year with a new home at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. Black-Eyed Sally’s brings the food, the Connecticut Blues Society brings the swag, and live blues by the river handles the rest.
Soulful Sounds: Acute Inflections
Soulful Sounds sets the mood at The Artists Collective with candlelight, vintage glamour, and the music and comedy of NYC duo Acute Inflections. Dress with a little Harlem Renaissance flair if the mood strikes, settle in with complimentary snacks, and enjoy a sound that draws from Billie Holiday elegance and Erykah Badu soul.