Name: The Batailles Of The Diaspora: Round 2
Start: 2026-06-19T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Artists Collective Inc

Artists Collective Inc

The Batailles of the Diaspora : Round 2 is partnered with The Artist Collective &amp; is in collaboration with the North Hartford Cultural District, this event brings together Artists from different respectful fields, local vendors, and the community for an evening of cultural exchange, community engagement and cultural dialogue. This event combines a dance competition that highlights African dance and other dance forms related to the Diaspora (going beyond breakdancing and hip-hop). The Batailles of the Diaspora  engages the audience and participants in dialogue exploring cultural identity, representation in the arts, and community connection within the African Diaspora. Come ready to be immersed in the celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture in recognition of Juneteenth. This event is family friendly, so feel free to bring the whole tribe, ASE! Tickets are available through Ticket Leap, link provided in the event details. Pre-sale tickets discounted through May 10th 2026 Link to <a href="https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/royaeldiaspora/the-batailles-of-the-diaspora-round-2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tickets Here!</a>

Local Event: The Batailles Of The Diaspora: Round 2

Hartford County

Michael Lemanski

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Greater Hartford

Connecticut

The Batailles Of The Diaspora: Round 2

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Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Virtual Presentation! Who was Lydia Sigourney? Learn more about how Hartford’s own Lydia Sigourney helped transform American culture in the early 19th-century. Using items from the Connecticut Museum’s collection, Professors Kete and Petrino will introduce you to Sigourney’s central role as an American poet, educator, and rights activist, and to the Lydia Sigourney Digital Archive Project. This virtual event is free and open to the public. Get tickets to receive the Zoom link. Thank you to our series sponsors Camille and Gregory F. Servididio! About the speakers: Mary Louise Kete is Chair of the English Department at the University of Vermont where she also teaches and studies 19th-century American literature and culture. She and Elizabeth Petrino have co-edited Lydia Sigourney: Critical Essays and Cultural Views (U of Massachusetts Press, 2018) and a special issue on Sigourney for the journal ESQ. Her publications focus on the contributions of American women to the major cultural movements of the long 19th-century. Elizabeth Petrino is Director of Liberal Studies in the Associate Degree Program at Fairfield Bellarmine and Professor of English at Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT. She and Mary Louise Kete have co-edited Lydia Sigourney: Critical Essays and Cultural Views (U of Massachusetts Press, 2018). Her articles on Sigourney explore a range of topics including gift book culture, correspondence, deaf education, and the environment and have appeared in Studies in American Humor, Legacy, ESQ, and ISLE. Currently, Mary Louise and Elizabeth are working on developing a Sigourney digital archive.

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Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar

String of Pearls Big Band...The Best of Big Band Swing and The Great American Songbook!

Local Event: String of Pearls Big Band at Black-Eyed Sally's

String of Pearls Big Band at Black-Eyed Sally's

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A special presentation in partnership with Smithsonian Affiliations and Jorge Zamanillo, founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino.
Jorge Zamanillo will share the vision, process, and next steps in developing the Smithsonian’s newest museum, which honors the dreams, challenges, and triumphs of U.S. Latinos, and elevates Latino stories within the nation’s narrative. He will discuss the journey from congressional authorization to planning and design, and the collaborative process shaping a museum that reflects the diversity, creativity, and resilience of Latinos nationwide.
The presentation will also highlight how the museum is building meaningful partnerships across the country to ensure that Latino stories are not only represented in Washington, D.C. but are rooted in communities nationwide. Discover how institutions like the Connecticut Museum, and neighborhoods such as Hartford’s North End, can play a vital role in shaping and participating in this national effort.
This program offers an opportunity to learn how a national museum is being built with community at its heart and how Connecticut’s Latino communities can help inform and inspire its future.
Space is limited! Get free tickets online at connecticutmuseum.org to reserve your spot.
Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger, Public Programs Manager, at nbelanger@connecticutmuseum.org.
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About the Speaker: Jorge Zamanillo is the founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino, which Congress established in December 2020. Zamanillo provides leadership and strategic direction for the museum and guides the museum’s comprehensive plan to preserve, document, display/interpret and promote knowledge of U.S. Latino history, art and culture. Zamanillo and his team are also integrating and building on programs previously managed by the Smithsonian Latino Center and working on new museum collaborations, digital resources, exhibitions and fundraising.
Previously, Zamanillo was the executive director and CEO of HistoryMiami Museum. Before joining HistoryMiami Museum, Zamanillo was an archaeologist at the non-profit cultural resource management firm Archaeological and Historical Conservancy Inc. in Miami.&nbsp;Born in New York City, Zamanillo grew up in Miami and earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology at Florida State University in Tallahassee and his master’s in museum studies at the University of Leicester in Leicester, England.
The&nbsp;Making History, Making Change&nbsp;Lecture Series is a national collaboration between the Smithsonian and 25 Smithsonian Affiliate organizations, featuring expert-led talks that explore the people, moments, and ideals that have shaped—and continue to shape—the American experience.
The&nbsp;Making History, Making Change&nbsp;Lecture Series is organized by Smithsonian Affiliations as part of the Smithsonian’s&nbsp;Our Shared Future: 250. It is supported in part by the Dreier Family, Johanna and Ken Kim Family, Vaishali Shah Chadha and Family, and Michael Vu &amp; Meridel Bulle-Vu.
Learn more: https://latino.si.edu https://affiliations.si.edu/making-history-making-change
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South Congregational Church

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Hartford. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at South Congregational Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info Venue: South Congregational Church Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fqz4hCVNabtyw56hpfHUKVRCw-ZPUR8kbvZfmPABY9Q/pub" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click <a href="https://candlelightexperience.com/groups/#groups-form" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> Check out all the <a href="https://feverup.com/en/hartford/candlelight" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Candlelight concerts</a> in Hartford To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click <a href="https://feverup.com/m/133071" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>
Tentative Program
<ul><li>Love Story</li><li>Red Medley</li><li>Anti-Hero</li><li>The Fate of Ophelia</li><li>Reputation Medley</li><li>Cruel Summer</li><li>Folklore Medley</li><li>Shake It Off</li><li>You Belong With Me</li><li>1989 Medley</li></ul>
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<ul><li>Listeso String Quartet - Hartford</li></ul>
Seating Map
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The Webster

It’s not a party — it’s therapy at 120 decibels. House of Heavy is coming to Hartford on 8 May 2026, taking over Webster Underground for the loudest, hardest, most cathartic night out your city has to offer.
Built for the fans who crave the pit, the riffs, the breakdowns, and the chaos, House of Heavy brings the energy of a packed metal show without waiting for the next tour to roll through town. This is a DJ-driven heavy music night built on nu-metal nostalgia, alt-metal anthems, and metalcore breakdowns, the tracks that raised you and still make you want to throw down. From Slipknot to Spiritbox, Korn to Knocked Loose, Deftones to Bad Omens, expect deep cuts, classics, and nonstop heaters all night long.
Grab your crew. Lace up your boots. Bring your rage, your voice, and the energy you’ve been saving for the next festival. When your favorite band isn’t in town, House of Heavy is. Don’t wait for your favorite band’s next tour date, make this the night.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/143268/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

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Cedar Hill Cemetery

Join Jay Kaplan from Roaring Brook Nature Center for his annual bird walk at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Jay will lead participants through the ornamental foreground in search of resident and migratory birds.
Appropriate hiking shoes and binoculars are strongly recommended.
Admission to the program is free. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made online at <a href="https://www.cedarhillfoundation.org." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cedarhillfoundation.org.</a>
Cedar Hill Cemetery is located at 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford. Meet near the bridge along the entrance drive.
No pets allowed, except for service animals.

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Bird Walk 

Join Jay Kaplan from Roaring Brook Nature Center for his annual bird walk at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Jay will lead participants...

American Eagle Financial Credit Union 333 East River Drive, East Hartford, CT

Join American Eagle Financial Credit Union for a convenient drive-through recycling event to safely dispose of sensitive documents and unwanted electronics. Community members can bring up to three boxes of paper for secure shredding and up to three electronic items per vehicle for responsible recycling – all without leaving their car. Paper shredding services are provided in partnership with Easterseals/EnviroShred, and electronics recycling will be managed by InfoShred.
Events like this play an important role in protecting both your personal information and the environment. Proper shredding helps prevent identity theft, while recycling electronics conserves resources and reduces pollution. 
The recycling event is free and open to the public, and registration is not required. For more information about the event and accepted items, visit: <a href="https://www.americaneagle.org/advice-planning/events-seminars/electronics-recycling-and-paper-shredding-event" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.americaneagle.org/advice-planning/events-seminars/electronics-recycling-and-paper-shredding-event</a>.

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We’re excited to invite students in&nbsp;grades 4–7&nbsp;to campus for&nbsp;S.P.A.R.K.—a free, hands-on&nbsp;morning of discovery&nbsp;at Kingswood Oxford on&nbsp;Saturday, May 16.
S.P.A.R.K.&nbsp;stands for&nbsp;Science. Play. Action. Research. Knowledge,&nbsp;and that’s exactly what the morning is all about. Students will dive into interactive labs, ask big questions, and explore how science connects to the world around them.
Throughout the morning, students will rotate through all three engaging sessions:
Snack Science: Cracking the Code of Carbs, Fats &amp; Proteins
Students will test everyday foods to uncover the building blocks of life - carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
From Cabbage to Chemistry: A Color-Changing Exploration of pH
Using red cabbage as a natural indicator, students will experiment with acids and bases and watch chemistry come alive in vibrant color.
Air Apparent: The Invisible Force All Around Us
Through hands-on experiments, students will explore the properties of air—and discover just how powerful something invisible can be.
Event Details:
Date:&nbsp;Saturday, May 16
Time:&nbsp;9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.&nbsp;(Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m.)
Location:&nbsp;Kingswood Oxford Middle School - 832 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford
Cost:&nbsp;Free
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Space is limited
Sign up by May 12
Students should bring a&nbsp;water bottle. Snacks will be provided.
This is a fun, energetic introduction to the kind of curiosity-driven, hands-on learning that defines the KO experience, and we’d love for your child to be part of it.
We look forward to welcoming you to campus for a morning of discovery.

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