Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC)

“Five male college seniors and their housemates have no purpose in their lives. They march against the staus quo and taunt the “pigs”. One feels genuine emotion at his mother’s death from cancer, one romance dies and another is aborted. Ultimately, they realize their lives are as empty as the establishment they protest so vehemently against.”

Local Event: Moonchildren: Show #4

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Mansfield-Storrs

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Moonchildren: Show #4

“Five male college seniors and their housemates have no purpose in their lives. They march against the staus quo and taunt the...

Dugan Hall, The Mill Museum

Join educator and ecologist Juan A. Sanchez, Jr. for a fascinating talk that challenges preconceived notions of the Victorian era beyond petticoats and tea sandwiches. This free event, sponsored by the Garden Club of Windham, dives into the lives and discoveries of notable Victorian naturalists.

Local Event: Introducing The... Victorian Naturalist, 1830-1920

Introducing The... Victorian Naturalist, 1830-1920

Join educator and ecologist Juan A. Sanchez, Jr. for a fascinating talk that challenges preconceived notions of the Victorian...

Nafe Katter Theater

<h2>TWELFTH NIGHT</h2>
By William Shakespeare Directed by Daniela Varon

October 15 – 25, 2026 Nafe Katter Theatre


Shipwrecked and cast upon the shores of Illyria, Viola – believing her twin brother lost – disguises herself as a boy, Cesario, and enters the service of Duke Orsino. When Orsino sends Cesario as his intermediary to woo Countess Olivia, the fair lady falls for the messenger instead, and Viola finds herself entwined in a mess of mishaps, misunderstandings, and mistaken identities, where nothing is as it seems. Add a steward with delusions of grandeur, and a healthy dose of shenanigans, and the stage is set for mayhem and merriment. CRT guest artist Daniela Varon directs this classic, beloved comedy.

“Lyrical, lovely, riotous fun”&nbsp; – The Standard

Local Event: Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

TWELFTH NIGHT
By William Shakespeare Directed by Daniela Varon

October 15 – 25, 2026 Nafe Katter Theatre


Shipwrecked and...

Friends Meeting House

Beginners and all levels welcome. Come as you are for gently energizing movements in the classical Tai Chi &amp; Qigong tradition.&nbsp; A wonderful way to start your weekend!

Local Event: Saturday Morning Qigong & Tai Chi 

Saturday Morning Qigong & Tai Chi 

Beginners and all levels welcome. Come as you are for gently energizing movements in the classical Tai Chi & Qigong tradition. ...

James L. Goodwin State Forest

Join the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and professional forager Karen Monger for an instructional foray through Goodwin Forest covering the basics of mushroom identification. In case of inclement weather, a lecture covering the fundamentals will take place under cover.

Local Event: Walktober: Mushrooms at Goodwin State Forest

Walktober: Mushrooms at Goodwin State Forest

Join the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and professional forager Karen Monger for an instructional foray through...

Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry

The Tiny Bird Show by UConn Puppet Arts alumna Carole D'Agostino ’97 (SFA) is an interactive miniature puppet show all about the joy of backyard birds! Carole shares fun facts about each bird, including their songs, what they eat, and how you can bring them to your feeder. Small but mighty, the show is presented in the toy theater style using colorful rod puppets that charm audiences with surprising and clever ways to identify new friends! Everyone will help find a mystery bird, a pesky squirrel, and some artful insects. There’s even a special spotlight on the state bird of Connecticut! Discovery and delight await you at The Tiny Bird Show! 
Ticket Prices: Adults: $12; Members/Seniors: $10; Students: $8; Kids (12 and under): $6. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, by calling 860-486-8580, or online at <a href="https://s.uconn.edu/bimp-ticketleap" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">s.uconn.edu/bimp-ticketleap</a>. A surcharge will be added to online purchases. Tickets may also be purchased at the Ballard Institute on the day of the performance beginning at 10 a.m. All seating is general admission; specific seats cannot be reserved.

Local Event: The Tiny Bird Show by Carole D'Agostino 

The Tiny Bird Show by Carole D'Agostino 

The Tiny Bird Show by UConn Puppet Arts alumna Carole D'Agostino ’97 (SFA) is an interactive miniature puppet show all about...

The Windham Textile and History Museum, Dugan Building

Join Roger Ristau for an engaging free 45-minute illustrated talk exploring the development and disappearance of Connecticut's historic trolley network. Presented by The Mill Museum and the Connecticut Trolley Museum, this presentation covers how these vehicles once connected Willimantic to Norwich and beyond.

Local Event: Trolleys in Connecticut: A Look Back

Trolleys in Connecticut: A Look Back

Join Roger Ristau for an engaging free 45-minute illustrated talk exploring the development and disappearance of Connecticut's...

Get ready for a spooky spectacular this fall in Storrs! Hocus Pocus Live!: 
An All-New Parody Musical is a hilarious, high-energy live musical parody inspired by the beloved Halloween cult classic. Starring New England’s #1 live singing Winifred Sanderson impersonator, Summer Orlando (as seen in Disney’s Hocus Pocus 2), alongside Miranda Miranda and Bonnie Petite as the Sanderson Sisters. This spellbinding production features live singing, laugh-out-loud comedy, magical effects, and interactive fun perfect for families, friend groups, and Halloween fans alike.

Local Event: Hocus Pocus Live!

Hocus Pocus Live!

Get ready for a spooky spectacular this fall in Storrs! Hocus Pocus Live!: 
An All-New Parody Musical is a hilarious,...

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts

Local Event: Hocus Pocus Live

Hocus Pocus Live

Coventry Senior Center

All ages and experience levels are welcome!&nbsp; Learn and enjoy these traditional tai chi&nbsp;exercises.&nbsp; Low impact and great for flexibility, strength and mind-body connection.&nbsp; Like chair yoga, but more moving!

Local Event: Chair Qigong 

Chair Qigong 

All ages and experience levels are welcome!  Learn and enjoy these traditional tai chi exercises.  Low impact and great for...

Earl W. Smith Senior Center

Local Event: Chair Qigong

Chair Qigong

Formed by members of Amsterdam’s famed Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (RCO), Camerata RCO performs chamber music in multiple formations from duet to small chamber orchestra, with a special focus on the Classical and Romantic repertoire for winds and strings, and active relationships with living composers. Praised by the New 
YorkTimes for their “warm, glowing performance,” the ensemble has enjoyed success in the Netherlands and abroad and performs nearly 50 concerts a season internationally.

Local Event: Camerata RCO

Camerata RCO

Formed by members of Amsterdam’s famed Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (RCO), Camerata RCO performs chamber music in multiple...

Join us for an evening of live music with the Cindy Blackman Santana Trio&nbsp;on Friday, October 23, in Eastern’s Fine Arts Instructional Center Concert Hall. An acclaimed drummer known for her work with Lenny Kravitz and Santana, Cindy Blackman Santana will bring her trio to campus for a performance benefiting our community.
All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Shawn’s Cupboard, Eastern’s campus food pantry, and Covenant Soup Kitchen.&nbsp;

Local Event: The Cindy Blackman Santana Trio

The Cindy Blackman Santana Trio

Join us for an evening of live music with the Cindy Blackman Santana Trio on Friday, October 23, in Eastern’s Fine Arts...

The Eastern Concert Band joins in nationwide celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the United States with music by American composers Samuel Barber, Omar Thomas, Katahj Copley, Danielle Fisher, Pierre LaPlante, and Samuel Augustus Ward. This performance is FREE and open to the public and will be held in the&nbsp;Concert Hall.

Local Event: Eastern Concert Band

Eastern Concert Band

The Eastern Concert Band joins in nationwide celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the United States with music by American...

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