The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University

Turn old book pages into your own literary masterpieces! Grab a marker, black out existing text, and let your own hidden, beautiful poems emerge from the page. We also will explore some other creative ways to integrate art and visual design into our poetry. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED.
This workshop is presented as part of Word &amp;&nbsp;Image, an exhibition exploring the intersection of verbal and visual expression across millennia of history. Pulling from the permanent art collection of Eastern and the archives of the J. Eugene Smith Library, the exhibit brings together a diverse range of objects, from sacred Egyptian artifacts to medieval manuscripts, the satirical pages of The New Yorker, the bold graphics of independent cinema, and mixed-media explorations of contemporary art.&nbsp;Word &amp;&nbsp;Image runs July 7-August 6, 2026.

Local Event: Word & Image: Blackout Poetry

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Mansfield-Storrs

Connecticut

Word & Image: Blackout Poetry

Turn old book pages into your own literary masterpieces! Grab a marker, black out existing text, and let your own hidden,...

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. ...

Snip, stick, and snack! We supply the magazines, colorful paper, vintage photos, markers, scissors, and glue. You bring the imagination. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED. 
This workshop is presented as part of Word &amp;&nbsp;Image, an exhibition exploring the intersection of verbal and visual expression across millennia of history. Pulling from the permanent art collection of Eastern and the archives of the J. Eugene Smith Library, the exhibit brings together a diverse range of objects, from sacred Egyptian artifacts to medieval manuscripts, the satirical pages of The New Yorker, the bold graphics of independent cinema, and mixed-media explorations of contemporary art.&nbsp;Word &amp;&nbsp;Image runs July 7-August 6, 2026.

Local Event: Word & Image: Collage and Cookies

Word & Image: Collage and Cookies

Snip, stick, and snack! We supply the magazines, colorful paper, vintage photos, markers, scissors, and glue. You bring the...

Jonathan Trumbull Public Library

In this workshop you'll learn the basics of the 'Ba Zi' astrology system, discover unique features in your own chart, and have hands-on materials &amp; guidance to create an image reflecting the energy in your chart!&nbsp; 
with Joe Pandolfo of JoeP Tai Chi &amp; Qigong, and Amy Ordonez of Studio 13 
There is no charge for this event, but please pre-register as space is limited:&nbsp;&nbsp;www.amy-studio13.com/book-online

Local Event: Chinese Astrology & Creative Art

Chinese Astrology & Creative Art

In this  workshop you'll learn the basics of the 'Ba Zi' astrology system, discover unique features in your own chart, and have...

Historic Brigham Tavern, 12 Hartford Turkpike, Coventry CT

Enjoy a magical midsummer evening of gentle Tai Chi and harmonic healing Sound Bath, by the brook at the historic Brigham Tavern. hosted by Amy Ordonez (Studio 13) and Joe Pandolfo (Joe P. Tai Chi &amp; Qigong). Book now for available spots at: <a href="https://www.amy-studio13.com/service-page/brookside-tai-chi-and-sound-bath" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amy-studio13.com/service-page/brookside-tai-chi-and-sound-bath</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;($35 per person)&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Brookside Tai Chi & Sound Bath

Brookside Tai Chi & Sound Bath

Enjoy a magical midsummer evening of gentle Tai Chi and harmonic healing Sound Bath, by the brook at the historic Brigham...

Chaplin Public Library

In this workshop you'll learn the basics of the 'Ba Zi' astrology system, discover unique features in your own chart, and have hands-on materials &amp; guidance to create an image reflecting the energy in your chart!&nbsp; 
with Joe Pandolfo of Joe P. Tai Chi &amp; Qigong, and Amy Ordonez of Studio 13 
There is no charge for this event, but please pre-register as space is limited:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amy-studio13.com/book-online" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">amy-studio13.com/book-online</a>

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts

Twenty-time Grammy winner Pat Metheny returns to the stage in 2026 with his new ensemble Side-Eye III+, supporting the release of their self-titled album. Metheny's Side-Eye project is a concept he first introduced to showcase the next generation of exceptional young musicians who have come onto his radar in recent years. Joining Pat Metheny for this dynamic performance are pianist and keyboardist Chris Fishman, bassist Jermain Paul, and drummer Joe Dyson.
Pat Metheny has stood at the forefront of modern music for more than five decades. Beginning on trumpet at age eight and switching to guitar at twelve, Metheny was performing with Kansas City's top jazz musicians by fifteen, an early start that helped shape his unmistakable sound.
After joining vibraphonist Gary Burton's group in 1974, Metheny's horn-like phrasing, lyrical touch, and rhythmic fluidity quickly distinguished him. His debut album, Bright Size Life, redefined the possibilities of jazz guitar, introducing a new sonic openness and melodic clarity that inspired generations of players.

Local Event: Pat Metheny

Pat Metheny

Twenty-time Grammy winner Pat Metheny returns to the stage in 2026 with his new ensemble Side-Eye III+, supporting the release...

Jorgensen Center 2132 Hillside Rd, Mansfield, CT, 06268

Legendary Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator has created a new road show and it’s coming to Storrs for UConn Family Weekend.Pure Imagination: Once Upon a Voice is a 90-minute spectacular, featuring the incredible impressions, comedy and ventriloquism that has made Terry and his characters a must-see show for fans across the nation. The show features the classic characters Terry has made famous over the years: Winston the Impersonating Turtle; Country Star Walter T. Airdale; Apollo Theater legend Julius; perpetual slacker and stoner Duggie; Vikki the Cougar and the world’s greatest Elvis impersonator, Maynard Tompkins.

Local Event: Terry Fator: Pure Imagination

Terry Fator: Pure Imagination

Legendary Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator has created a new road show and it’s coming to Storrs for UConn Family Weekend.Pure...

The world-renowned ukulele virtuoso returns to Storrs with his groundbreaking artistry, masterful technique, and innovative spirit. Born and raised in Honolulu, Jake began playing the ukulele at age four, then quickly developed a unique style that pushed the instrument far beyond its traditional boundaries. He first gained international recognition after his jaw-dropping rendition of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral. The video introduced millions to the ukulele’s untapped potential. Shimabukuro has since released numerous acclaimed albums, collaborating with legendary artists including Bette Midler, Yo-Yo Ma, and Jimmy Buffett.

Local Event: Jake Shimabukuro

Jake Shimabukuro

The world-renowned ukulele virtuoso returns to Storrs with his groundbreaking artistry, masterful technique, and innovative...

The Grammy®-nominated British vocal ensemble presents Lead Me Home, a program that journeys through the rich and varied landscape of American choral music, tracing a path through faith, folk tradition, poetry, and popular song. The program moves from the timeless devotion of Virgil Thomson’s “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” and the spiritual “My Lord What a Morning” to the visionary sound-worlds of Caroline Shaw, Morten Lauridsen and Eric Whitacre. Alongside these sacred and contemplative works sit songs of beauty, longing, and place: Samuel Barber’s shimmering “To Be Sung on the Water,” and the timeless folk melody “Shenandoah.” The program closes with affectionate musical portraits of two iconic cities in “April in Paris” and “I Get a Kick Out of New York.”

Local Event: Voces8

Voces8

The Grammy®-nominated British vocal ensemble presents Lead Me Home, a program that journeys through the rich and varied...

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,...

Local Event: Hocus Pocus Live

Hocus Pocus Live

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...

UConn Student Recreation Center

The Husky Run &amp; Ruck offers a 10K run, 5K run/walk and untimed 1 mile walk that all start and end in the heart of UConn Storrs campus. Taking place on Veterans Day weekend, the event will honor those who have served. Through UConn’s Office of Veterans Affairs and Military Programs proceeds will provide scholarships for military and veteran students as well as benefit the Kyle Milliken Fund. Kyle Milliken <a target="_blank" href="https://kylemilliken.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">story</a>. Join UConn Rec in a salute to service!
The rolling courses explore campus and the rural Mansfield-Storrs area, with 10K runners tackling the infamous Bonemill loop. The challenging Bonemill course has long been a proving ground for runners and athletes at UConn. We encourage participants to run or ruck “Bonemill” in honor of Kyle Milliken, Navy SEAL and UConn track and field athlete who was killed in action.
Runners and walkers are both welcome in the 5K, which offers a taste of everything in the local area. The fitness walk is an untimed mile through the heart of campus. All courses will pass by the Ultimate Sacrifice Memorial on the Great Lawn.
Event participants will earn long sleeve technical shirts and enjoy post-race festivities taking place outside the UConn Student Recreation Center.
Kids Fun Run: Bring the whole family and enjoy the kids run with options of a ¼ mile or ½ mile (for kids ages 2-11)!
<h3>RUN FOR GOOD</h3>
This charity partner race benefits UConn’s Office of Veterans Affairs and Military Programs and the Kyle Milliken Fund. Consider making a donation or run, walk or volunteer with their group and learn more <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/husky-run-ruck/?page_id=27121" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.

Local Event: Husky Run & Ruck

Husky Run & Ruck

The Husky Run & Ruck offers a 10K run, 5K run/walk and untimed 1 mile walk that all start and end in the heart of UConn Storrs...

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