Short Attention Span Literary Club
VirtualThis month’s story is “Better Living Through Algorithms," by Naomi Kritzer.
Free
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Speak Up Storytelling: Stimulated — Stories About Hype, Energy, and the Jitters
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordCome out to the Museum to hear storytellers tell true stories about lived experiences, led by 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks. Tonight's theme is "Stimulated: Stories About Hype, Energy, and the Jitters."
$20
Coffee: A Connecticut Story Exhibit Tour
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordJoin a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story.
Free
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Disasters in Connecticut: Past, Present, and Future
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordIn a freewheeling conversation, two leading scholars in the field of disaster studies will consider events in Connecticut history and beyond, thinking out loud together about why some kinds of bad news are considered disasters while others are not, and what difference it makes.
$10 – $15
Family Movie Night: PAW Patrol: The Movie
"Chase is on the case!" Join us for a special showing of "PAW Patrol: The Movie," and watch as Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the rest of the Paw Patrol gang work together to save Adventure City! Families will then get a goody bag to take home that tells the stories of some heroic pups from right here in Connecticut.
Ground Rules: Giv Coffee
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordSee our new Coffee exhibit, and experience a coffee tasting with our community partner Giv Coffee. What could be better?
$12
Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln Gallery Talk
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordJoin a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Wide Awakes: Campaigning for Lincoln.
Free
Made to Last: The Art and Craft of Shoe Making
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordConnecticut shoemaker Andrew Rowand will utilize historic shoes from the CMCH collection to showcase the living craft and tradition of shoemaking from the 18th century to the present day.
$15
Short Attention Span Literary Club
VirtualThis month’s story is “Everyday Use,” by Alice Walker.
Free
Family Movie Night: Elemental
What happens when fire and water join forces? Join us for a special showing of "Elemental," and follow Ember, a strong-willed fire person, and Wade, a fun-loving water person, on their adventures through Element City and Firetown! Families will then get a goody bag to take home that includes hands-on activities related to main themes of the movie.
Coffee: A Connecticut Story Exhibit Tour
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, HartfordJoin a museum educator for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story.
Free
Date Night: Sex and Love in the Archives
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT, United StatesSpice up that boring old date night with some historical romance. Bring your beau, gal, or best pal to the CMCH for a “backstage” look at some of the objects in our collection associated with love and lust through the ages. Then, settle down with some wine and chocolate treats while you draw a miniature framed portrait of your partner to take home as a romantic (or just amusing) keepsake.
$20