West Hartford Weekend Guide: 'The Happiest Man On Earth' Closes And A Parlor Magic Show

Playhouse on Park closes 'The Happiest Man on Earth,' and Jason Bird performs parlor magic at the Delamar on Sunday.

What To Watch This Weekend: 'The Social Reckoning,' 'Other Mommy,' 'Misty Green,' 'Animals' And More

Mikey Madison, Jessica Chastain, Ben Affleck, John Cena, Rosalind Eleazar and Adam Driver lead stories of identity and responsibility.

'The Social Reckoning' Review: Aaron Sorkin Examines Power, Accountability And Facebook's Reckoning

Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong anchor Aaron Sorkin's ambitious study of influence and accountability.

What's New On Netflix October 2026: 'East Of Eden,' 'Animals,' 'Below,' 'Sacrifice' And 'Lupin'

Halloween scares, prestige adaptations and long-awaited new seasons headline Netflix's October lineup.

What To Watch This Weekend: 'Digger,' 'Verity,' 'East Of Eden' Season 1, And 'War' Season 1

Tom Cruise, Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, Florence Pugh, Sienna Miller and Josh Hartnett anchor stories of power, perception and legacy.

'Digger' Review: Tom Cruise Drives An Exhilarating, Exhausting Tragicomedy

A dazzling Tom Cruise elevates Alejandro G. Iñárritu's examination of power, self-mythology and accountability.

39th Annual Autumn Arts & Fine Crafts Show at Historic Merwinsville Hotel

SAT/SUN/MON, Oct 10-12th and FRI/SAT/SUN, Oct 16-18th from 10am-5pm each day

New Celebration To Take Over West Hartford's Park Road

West Hartford's new Fall for Park Road festival debuts this weekend with a trolley, entertainment, and activities at local businesses.

'Heart Of The Beast' Review: Brad Pitt And A Loyal Dog Elevate A Moving Survival Drama

David Ayer reframes rugged individualism through companionship, grounding the wilderness adventure in mutual dependence.

'Primetime' Review: Robert Pattinson Powers A Chilling Media Nightmare

Lance Oppenheim transforms the “To Catch a Predator” phenomenon into a lurid, provocative examination of spectacle and accountability.

What To Watch This Weekend: 'Primetime,' 'Heart Of The Beast,' 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother' And More

Robert Pattinson, Brad Pitt and Mahershala Ali headline a lineup of survival tales, media dramas and personal reckonings.

New England Ballet Theatre Makes USJ Its New Home For 2026-27

It will stage four productions in West Hartford starting this weekend.

University In West Hartford To Open Poignant Art Exhibit This Week

The University of Saint Joseph will exhibit a special showing of art linked to the 1994 Rwanda genocide from Sept. 24 through Dec. 12.

'Practical Magic 2' Review: Sandra Bullock And Nicole Kidman Reignite The Magic, But The Spell Frays

A beloved cult classic returns with heart and nostalgia, but its expanded mythology diffuses the original's intimacy.

What To Watch This Weekend: 'Resident Evil,' 'The Weight,' 'The Beast Of Mossy Bottom,' And 'Bad Apples'

Austin Abrams, Ethan Hawke and Saoirse Ronan anchor a weekend of viral outbreaks, wilderness survival, Halloween mischief and sharp satire.

Noted Author/Political Podcaster To Head 2026's 'West Hartford Reads' Event, Get Tickets Tuesday: UPDATE

She will headline 'West Hartford Reads' Nov. 5, with free tickets being distributed beginning Sept. 15.

Kids Can Learning Acting Via Theater Group's Fall Classes In West Hartford, Simsbury

Playhouse Theatre Academy's fall classes begin Sept. 29, offering acting and musical theater programs for children ages 3 to 13.

West Hartford Center To Go Car-Free Sunday For Open Street Festival

West Hartford Center will go car-free this weekend, featuring biking, walking, skating, kids' activities, and music.

West Hartford Poet Laureate To Host Unique Poetry Event Literally For The Birds

West Hartford Poet Laureate Claire Rossini will host a bird-themed poetry night this weekend at Westmoor Park.

Beer Festival Returning To Noah Webster House In West Hartford; Tickets On Sale Now

The Real Ale Beer Festival returns Sept. 12 to West Hartford with local breweries, special cask creations, food, and live music.

Playhouse Seeks Youths For Theater Classes In West Hartford, Simsbury

Playhouse Theatre Academy has opened registration for 2026-27 theater classes for children ages 3-13 in West Hartford and Simsbury.

Tap Those Toes: West Hartford Church Plans Free August Concert Series

First Church West Hartford will host three free outdoor concerts in August featuring local vocal and instrumental groups.

Bestselling Author To Discuss New Novel At West Hartford Library

She will discuss her new novel, 'Would I Lie to You?,' at the Noah Webster Library next week.

West Hartford's 'Playhouse on Park' Closes Season 17 With Tony-Nominated Musical

Playhouse on Park's Season 17 finale, Andrew Lippa's 'The Wild Party,' runs through Aug. 16 with performances in West Hartford.

West Hartford Shopping Destination To Host Family Block Party

Blue Back Square will host a block party Thursday, July 30, featuring restaurant samples, live music, kids' activities, and arts and crafts.

Celebrate Fantasy, Gaming At West Hartford Library This Weekend

BookWyrm Fest returns to West Hartford's Noah Webster Library with games, cosplay, crafts and live medieval demonstrations.

West Hartford Summer Arts Festival's Annual Show Is This Week At Hall HS

The summertime theater group will present 'Guys and Dolls' at Hall High School starting on Thursday.

Free Jazz Concerts Return To West Hartford Shopping Destination

The popular shopping/entertainment/dining hub hosts free live jazz performances every Thursday evening throughout July and August.

Shakespeare Fest Opens This Week In West Hartford

The annual Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival returns July 8-Aug. 2 with two Shakespeare plays at the University of Saint Joseph.

West Hartford's Final Jubilation Thursdays Concert Set For This Week

West Hartford wraps up its Jubilation Thursdays Juneteenth concert series on Thursday, July 2, with free live music and performances.

Folks To Enjoy Free 'America 250' Concert In West Hartford

West Hartford Symphony Orchestra and Women's Chorale will perform a free America 250 concert July 1 featuring a world premiere and patriotic

West Hartford Pride Festival Returns This Weekend At Town Hall

West Hartford Pride will celebrate its seventh year with a rally, drag performances, live music, and family activities.

Prominent West Hartford Shopping Destination To Host Family Block Party

It will bring food, music, and family activities to West Hartford this week.

Celebrate Japan's Culture At West Hartford Celebration

The Japan Summer Festival returns to Blue Back Square this weekend with music, dance, food, and cultural demonstrations.

Popular West Hartford Farm Market Returns For The Season This Weekend

The Blue Back Farmers' Market opens in West Hartford with local food vendors, live music, and free activities.

New England Ballet Theatre Brings ‘Little Mermaid’ To West Hartford

The regional ballet company will present its original ballet adaptation of 'The Little Mermaid' this weekend at a local school.

West Hartford's Biggest Community Celebration Is This Weekend ... And It's Free

The award-winning 'Celebrate! West Hartford' returns with live music, food, rides, arts, crafts, and a community 5K.

Prominent West Hartford Singing Group To Perform Special Show This Week

The West Hartford Women’s Chorale will perform 'Radiant Sky' later this week at St. James’s Episcopal Church.

Prominent West Hartford Theater Group Announces Leadership Changes

Playhouse on Park named a new co-artistic director as one of its co-founders moves into an advisor role.

Prominent Playhouse Brings Fun Family Show To West Hartford This Spring

Playhouse on Park will stage the family musical “A Year with Frog and Toad” beginning Saturday, May 23.

West Hartford Art League to Host Major Gala Benefit This Week

The annual 'Spring Into Art Gala' will take place on May 21 with cocktails, live painting, and art program support.

West Hartford Theater Group To Host Hartford Jewish Playwriting Contest

West Hartford audiences this weekend will vote on finalist plays during the Jewish Playwriting Contest at Playhouse on Park.

West Hartford Symphony Orchestra To Honor Retiring Maestro

He will be honored during a special tribute concert this weekend.

West Hartford Welcomes Hartford Jazz Great For 'International Jazz Day'

The Hartford resident and jazz icon headlines the International Jazz Day concert at USJ’s Hoffman Auditorium this week.

West Hartford Chorale Festival To Aid Hartford-Based Refugee Organization

The West Hartford Women’s Chorale singing group will host its 'Festival of Women’s Voices' this weekend to help area refugees.

West Hartford Theater Group Unveils Details Of Massive Fundraiser

Playhouse on Park will host its annual Encore! On Tap fundraiser June 13 at New Park Brewing in West Hartford.

West Hartford Musicians To Host Major Musical Event This Weekend

West Hartford Symphony Orchestra's annual spring concert is Sunday, March 29, with works by Hanson, Sibelius, and Verdi.

TONIGHT: West Hartford Playhouse Hosting Panel On Martin Luther King Jr. Play

The event explores the humanity of Dr. King in conjunction with the theater's production of 'The Mountaintop.;'

Major Student Art Showcase Opens In West Hartford This Week

The 'Artbeat 2026' student exhibition opens at West Hartford Art League and supports the local food pantry.

Avon-Based Ballet Company Has Special Show In West Hartford This Weekend

The New England Ballet Theatre will perform at USJ in West Hartford, featuring three world premiere contemporary ballets.