June 2015 Hartford Events

June 1

• Wesleyan University professor Nikesha Anderson will be giving a talk on “Connecticut’s Role in Stem Cell Research: Questions and Concerns” at 11:30 a.m. in the Hartford History Center. This is cosponsored by the Connecticut Science Center and Hartford Public Library. HHC is located on the top floor of the library. Free.

• Free yoga in Bushnell Park every Monday at 5:30 p.m. Meet on the lawn between the pond and Pump House Gallery. Bring your own mat.

• Yelp Helps & Bear’s Cares: A Fundraiser for K9s for Warriors. Yelp with Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ will be raising funds to provide a service canine for a vet. They say this would be for someone “suffering from post-traumatic stress and/or traumatic brain injury as a result of military service post 9/11” with hopes that the service canine can help the vet “return to civilian life with dignity and independence.” The event is from 6-9 p.m. at Bear’s on Arch Street. $10, or, you can skip the event and just donate online.

• Learn to Solder class: stop by MakeHartford to learn a cool skill. 6:30-9 p.m. $35. Online registration required. MakeHartford is located at 30 Arbor Street #B7.

• Hartford Jazz Orchestra gives a free performance at the Arch Street Tavern at 8 p.m.

June 2

• Free yoga in Keney Park every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Meet on the lawn between the pond and Pond House off of Edgewood Street. Bring your own mat.

• The Hartford Symphony String Quartet will give a free lunchtime performance in Liam E. McGee Memorial Park (née Hartbeat Park) at noon on the rear patio, 140 Garden Street. Rain date: June 3rd.

• Opening day for the West End Farmers’ Market on Clemens Green (385 Farmington Ave). 4-7 p.m.

• Monthly workshop meeting of the Board of Education from 5-7 p.m. at Moylan Elementary School, 101 Catherine Street. No public comment, but the public is welcome to attend.

• Stop by Real Art Ways (56 Arbor Street) for board games, 6-10 p.m. They provide the games. Free.

• Hartford Seminary will be hosting a free screening for Of Many at 7 p.m. Discussion follows.

June 3

• Visit The Cottage in Elizabeth Park for the annual sale of tulip bulbs from the park’s Tulip Garden. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Discover the Asylum Hill Neighborhood: Mary Falvey leads today’s “Gospels in Stone” tour. 12-1 p.m. Meet at the YWCA at Broad and Farmington. Wear comfortable shoes. Free.

• Free yoga in Elizabeth Park every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.  Meet on the Rose Garden Lawn. Bring your own mat.

• Composting 101: learn best practices in this one-time class. 5:30-7 p.m. at KNOX, 75 Laurel Street. RSVP. 860) 951-7694 ext 28 or emilyp@knoxparks.org

• Get HYPEd at The Mezzanine (960 Main). Casual networking event for young professionals. Free. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Bring your business cards.

• Downtown North Project Update and Panel Discussion at Hartford Public Library. Refreshments at 5:30 p.m., program begins at 6. Free.

• Hartford Tech Week Comes to MakeHartford – an exponentially geeky annual event. 6-9 p.m. Tour the spaces! Participate in show & tell!

June 4

• Free Rose & History Tour in Elizabeth Park at 10 a.m. Meet at The Cottage.

• Farmers’ Market at Billings Forge (Broad Street between Capitol and Russ) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Free tours of the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch in Bushnell Park from 12-1:30 pm.

• First Thursday After Hours at the Wadsworth Atheneum: from 5-8 p.m. wander the museum, snack on Peruvian food, and enjoy dance and music. Listen to an artist talk at 6 or 7 by Mark Bradford. Stick around for the film, La Teta Asustada, at 8. Museum members get in free; $5 everyone else.

• Free yoga in Bushnell Park every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Meet on the lawn between the pond and Pump House Gallery. Bring your own mat.

• Professors of Sweet Sweet Music, Hartford Hot Several, and the Bandshes play at The Tap 88 on Pratt Street,  7-10 p.m. Free.

June 5

• The Hartford Mobile Market stops at Wilson-Gray YMCA, 444 Albany Avenue on Fridays from 4-6 p.m. SNAP and debit accepted.

• GAZE: LGBT happy hour at Real Art Ways, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Light refreshments provided.

• The Sculptures of David Hayes Exhibit opens in the ArtWalk Gallery at Hartford Public Library

• Cosplayers and Gamers Night at MakeHartford: 6-9 p.m. learn techniques like 3d printing and pepakura that could be used in costume-making.

• Speak Up: storytelling event at Connecticut Historical Society. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; event begins at 8. $15 general admission; $12 for CHS members.

June 6

• Hartford Blooms: from June 6-14 take self-guided tours through gardens and labyrinths in Hartford. The “ticket” to these is the $10 tour book on sale in various locations.

• CT Trails Weekend includes a few activities in Hartford. Among them: (1) Take a nature walk along the North Branch Park River. Meet at the welcome desk in the Connecticut Historical Society (One Elizabeth Street) at 9 a.m. This is described as a short, easy walk (.3 miles) along the river. No dogs. (2) Take a Tree Buffs tour at Cedar Hill Cemetery at 10 a.m. This two mile walk begins near the entrance bridge. No dogs. (3) Meet at the Butler-McCook House to embark on an “‘urban’ trail” at 1 p.m. This walk is accessible and dogs (on leash) are permitted.

• Free admission to the Connecticut Historical Society galleries all day, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• A Sporting Chance for Youth Day at Riverside Park. This is an opportunity for kids to try out all kind of sports and activities, from orienteering to cricket to climbing and more. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Tom Sawyer Day at the Mark Twain House & Museum. They say: “The free event will include pony rides, a petting zoo, live music, games, arts & crafts, the Mark Twain Players from Hartford Stage, food trucks, and much more fun & entertainment! The live music will include an international array: Fiesta del Norte, a mariachi band that performs traditional folk and popular music of Mexico; Horizon Blue, a quartet, that performs Americana and country music; and Nzinga’s Daughters, a group that sings African, Caribbean and African-American songs.” Tours are not free but will be discounted. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Safety Day: The Hartford Fire Department and Julio Lozada Foundation are joining to create a day of games, food, and other free fun in Lozada Park (72 Seyms Street) from 12-3 p.m.

• MD Robertson Photo Arts Open House: Maurice D. Robertson invites the public to “peruse, sip, and purchase photos and cards” of musicians, nature, and more. 12-5 p.m. Free. 69 Myrtle Street C-2.

• Last chance to catch a movie in the 28th annual Connecticut LGBT Film Festival. (not free)

• Watch the Bandshes House Concert via live stream, 8 p.m. Pay what you want!

June 7

• Free yoga in Colt Park every Sunday at 10 a.m.  Meet on the lawn near the entrance from Wethersfield Avenue across from Morris Street. Bring your own mat.

• MD Robertson Photo Arts Open House: Maurice D. Robertson invites the public to “peruse, sip, and purchase photos and cards” of musicians, nature, and more. 12-3 p.m. Free. 69 Myrtle Street C-2.

• Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Parade and Festival del Coquí: 12-8 p.m. Begins at Wawarme and Wethersfield, ends in Bushnell Park. There will be live performances in the park by Candela, Alex el Biscochito, Tonny Tun Tun, Los Gigantes del la Plena, Joe Diaz y Grupo Boriken, and Ray de la Paz with the Latin Hearbeat Orchestra. Free.

•  Steve Davis and Friends perform every Sunday at Max Downtown (185 Asylum), from 6-9 p.m. No cover!

• Last chance to see Dan Levin’s altered playing card decks at EBK Gallery (218 Pearl Street).

• Hartford Blooms: from June 6-14 take self-guided tours through gardens and labyrinths in Hartford. The “ticket” to these is the $10 tour book on sale in various locations.

June 8

• Black Lives Matter Rally at 4 p.m. Organized by Bishop John Selders and the Moral Monday CT leadership team. Meet at State House Square.

• Hartford Blooms: from June 6-14 take self-guided tours through gardens and labyrinths in Hartford. The “ticket” to these is the $10 tour book on sale in various locations.

• Free yoga in Bushnell Park every Monday at 5:30 p.m. Meet on the lawn between the pond and Pump House Gallery. Bring your own mat.

• The Frog Hollow Social Club meets at 6 p.m. This is a special, one-night-only menu at The Firebox. This is for more adventurous eaters. Because they’re super mysterious, we have no idea what this will cost you.

• Hartford Jazz Orchestra gives a free performance at the Arch Street Tavern at 8 p.m.

June 9

• Hartford Blooms: from June 6-14 take self-guided tours through gardens and labyrinths in Hartford. The “ticket” to these is the $10 tour book on sale in various locations.

• Free yoga in Keney Park every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Meet on the lawn between the pond and Pond House off of Edgewood Street. Bring your own mat.

• West End Farmers’ Market on Clemens Green (between Twain House and Owen Street on Farmington Avenue). 4-7 p.m.

• Planning and Zoning Commission meeting begins at 5 p.m. 260 Constitution Plaza, plaza-level conference room.

• The Bach & Beethoven Ensemble present Britain, Bacchus, and Early Music at Christ Church Cathedral. 6 p.m.

June 10

• Discover the Asylum Hill Neighborhood: Frank Hagaman leads today’s “The Street on Which I Live” tour. 12-1 p.m. Meet at the YWCA at Broad and Farmington. Wear comfortable shoes. Free.

• Hartford Blooms: from June 6-14 take self-guided tours through gardens and labyrinths in Hartford. The “ticket” to these is the $10 tour book on sale in various locations.

• The Hartford Mobile Market will be at Phillips Metropolitan CME Church, 2500 Main Street, from 4-6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. SNAP and debit accepted.

• Free yoga in Elizabeth Park every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.  Meet on the Rose Garden Lawn. Bring your own mat.

• Open House at MakeHartford: Stop by to see what the space looks like and what kinds of tools are available for use. 6-9 p.m.

• Painful Hope: A Palestinian and an Israeli Share Stories of Transformation. Hartford Seminary (77 Sherman Street) will be hosting a free event featuring Ali Abu Awwad and Hanan Schlesinger. 7 p.m.

• Check out the Hartford premiere of My Gay Son’s Wedding, directed by Jeffrey Kagan-McGann. They say: “My Gay Son’s Wedding takes a humorous look at Eric Callahan, a young, ambitious, uptight, gay Jewish-Catholic, lawyer from New Haven, Connecticut, who’s searching for the meaning of love, happiness and acceptance. The play begins when his boyfriend -Jason impulsively pops “The Question”. A reluctant Eric agrees, and wrestles with how to tell his family about his upcoming nuptials. Barraged with conflicting advice from family, friends and an ex-boyfriend who thinks otherwise, as the date grows closer Eric begins to feel overwhelmed by doubts and his commitment begins weigh on him, endangering his relationship. Will Eric and Jason get married?” 7:30 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral. Tickets are $20.

June 11

• Free Rose & History Tour in Elizabeth Park at 10 a.m. Meet at The Cottage.

• Hartford Blooms: from June 6-14 take self-guided tours through gardens and labyrinths in Hartford. The “ticket” to these is the $10 tour book on sale in various locations.

• Farmers’ Market at Billings Forge (Broad Street between Capitol and Russ) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• The Hartford Symphony Classical Jazz Ensemble will give a free lunchtime performance in Liam E. McGee Memorial Park (née Hartbeat Park) at noon on the rear patio, 140 Garden Street. Rain date: June 12th.

• Free tours of the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch in Bushnell Park from 12-1:30 pm.

• Free yoga in Bushnell Park every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Meet on the lawn between the pond and Pump House Gallery. Bring your own mat.

• Come to Trinity College for a Mayoral Forum on Issues Affecting South End of Hartford: Hosted by the South End NRZs and the Democratic Town Committee of the 6th District, this event will be moderated by Lew Brown. Drop by the Washington Room in Mather Hall at 5:30 p.m. for reception; forum begins at 6.

• My Gay Son’s Wedding starts at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral. Tickets are $20.

June 12

• Hartford Blooms: from June 6-14 take self-guided tours through gardens and labyrinths in Hartford. The “ticket” to these is the $10 tour book on sale in various locations.

• The Hartford Mobile Market stops at Wilson-Gray YMCA, 444 Albany Avenue on Fridays from 4-6 p.m. SNAP and debit accepted.

• I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story starts screening at Real Art Ways, show time to be announced. For ticket pricing and times, contact Real Art Ways at (860) 232-1006. Caroll Spinney and Oscar the Grouch will give the post-film talk today!

• My Gay Son’s Wedding begins at 8 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral. Tickets are $20.

June 13

• Hartford Blooms: from June 6-14 take self-guided tours through gardens and labyrinths in Hartford. The “ticket” to these is the $10 tour book on sale in various locations.

• Today is Connecticut Open House Day! That means free or reduced admission, special events, and freebies at various attractions around the state. Here is what’s happening in Hartford:

◦ The Governor’s Residence will be open from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

◦ Free admission to the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

◦ Artists’ studios at 30 Arbor Street will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

◦ Free admission to the Wadsworth Atheneum from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Juneteenth Family Day (10-4) coincides.

◦ Butler-McCook House & Garden: free admission from 12-4

◦ Free admission to the Isham-Terry House from 12-4

◦ Free admission to the Old State House from 12-4.

• Perennial & Shade Garden Tour in Elizabeth Park at 10 a.m. Free. Meet by The Cottage.

• Ebony Horsewomen’s 11th Annual Spring Festival: 1970’s-themed activities are planned to celebrate. Food, entertainment, and hayrides are available. It will cost $10 to enter a couples-only dance contest. Admission is free, but rides and food will cost you. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. This is at 337 Vine Street. (Rain date: June 14)

• Also from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.: ImPACT Fest in Bushnell Park. Free music and family-friendly activities.

• Two chances to see My Gay Son’s Wedding today at Christ Church Cathedral: 4:30 and 8 p.m.  Tickets are $20.

• Art reception for Alvaro Tapia Hildago’s prints from the “Angry People” series at EBK Gallery (218 Pearl Street). 6-8:30 p.m. Free.

June 14

• Down & Dirty Obstacle Race at Riverside Park — packet pick-up opens at 6:15 a.m. Pricing varies by when you sign up.

• Hartford Blooms: from June 6-14 take self-guided tours through gardens and labyrinths in Hartford. The “ticket” to these is the $10 tour book on sale in various locations.

• Free yoga in Colt Park every Sunday at 10 a.m.  Meet on the lawn near the entrance from Wethersfield Avenue across from Morris Street. Bring your own mat.

• CT Robotics Society meeting at MakeHartford. Free, all-ages event begins at 1 p.m.

•  Steve Davis and Friends perform every Sunday at Max Downtown (185 Asylum), from 6-9 p.m. No cover!

June 15

• Free yoga in Bushnell Park every Monday at 5:30 p.m. Meet on the lawn between the pond and Pump House Gallery. Bring your own mat.

• Hartford Jazz Orchestra gives a free performance at the Arch Street Tavern at 8 p.m.

June 16

• The I-84 Public Advisory Committee meets at 8:30 a.m. in the Lyceum at 227 Lawrence Street. On the agenda: open studio planning recap, traffic analysis on select alternatives, update on tunnel alternative, update on new alternatives, update on screening process.

• Free yoga in Keney Park every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Meet on the lawn between the pond and Pond House off of Edgewood Street. Bring your own mat.

• Take part in a jam-making workshop at the West End Farmers’ Market on Clemens Green (between Twain House and Owen Street on Farmington Avenue). 4-7 p.m.

• Regular meeting of the Board of Education, 5-8 p.m., at Journalism & Media Academy, 150 Tower Avenue. This is open to the public. If you wish to speak, arrive early to sign up.

• Salsa Social at Hartford Public Library. Free lessons and open dance in the atrium at 6 p.m.

June 17

• Herb Garden Walk & Talk at Elizabeth Park. Meet in the Herb Garden at 10:30 a.m.

• Discover the Asylum Hill Neighborhood: Ken Johnson leads today’s “The Homes & Gardens of Ashley Street” tour. 12-1 p.m. Meet at the YWCA at Broad and Farmington. Wear comfortable shoes. Free.

• The Hartford Mobile Market will be at Phillips Metropolitan CME Church, 2500 Main Street, from 4-6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. SNAP and debit accepted.

• Free yoga in Elizabeth Park every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.  Meet on the Rose Garden Lawn. Bring your own mat.

• Heart City Story Club: monthly open mic at Hartford Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Free.

• Asylum Hill Artists Exhibition: Reception with performances by guitarist Sinan Bakir and HartBeat Ensemble at ArtSpace Gallery, 555 Asylum. 6-9 p.m. Free.

• Open House and String Thing: Work on your favorite fiber-related craft, or learn something new. Knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers, lacemakers, knotters, and others welcome. 6-9 p.m. at MakeHartford. Free.

June 18

• Free Rose & History Tour in Elizabeth Park at 10 a.m. Meet at The Cottage.

• Farmers’ Market at Billings Forge (Broad Street between Capitol and Russ) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Free tours of the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch in Bushnell Park from 12-1:30 pm.

• Premiere Dance Performance of Arien Wilkerson and Tnmot-Aztro’s Black Boy Jungle with reception and conversation with the artists. Admission to this event at the Town & County Club is $20. 5-7 p.m.

• Free yoga in Bushnell Park every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Meet on the lawn between the pond and Pump House Gallery. Bring your own mat.

• Humble Luminosity: art opening for the exhibit of works by Joseph R. Gorneault Jr. and Lynn Truby at Pump House Gallery (60 Elm) from 6-9 p.m. Free.

• Creative Cocktail Hour at Real Art Ways, 6-10 p.m. $10 general, $5 members. West End Blend will be performing.

June 19

• Last chance to see Margaret Roleke, “Happy Wars” exhibit at Real Art Ways. The gallery is open from 2-9 p.m. No admission fee, but donations welcome.

• The Hartford Mobile Market stops at Wilson-Gray YMCA, 444 Albany Avenue on Fridays from 4-6 p.m. SNAP and debit accepted.

• Cosplayers and Gamers Night at MakeHartford. 6-9 p.m. Free.

• Free Movies After Dark: Paddington Bear. Set up a picnic in Goodwin Park to catch a free screening of this movie when it gets dark enough! (6:30 p.m.?)

• See Hartbeat Ensemble’s workshop production of Jimmy & Lorraine, “a meditation on the American political climate of the late 50’s and early 60’s through the lens of two significant artists of the time, James Baldwin and Lorraine Hansberry.” Begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Carriage House Theater, 360 Farmington Avenue. $15 general admission; no one turned away for lack of funds.       
  

• The MOuTH: an evening of storytelling begins at 7:30 at the Mark Twain House & Museum. $5.

• Catch Sea Tea Improv’s Longform Showcase at the Studio at Billings Forge. 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.

June 20

• Come to Cedar Hill Cemetery to “[h]unt for butterflies with Roy Zartarian and the Connecticut Butterfly Association.” This free event begins at 10 a.m. Wear appropriate clothing for romping around in nature.

• Sur Sangham gives a free performance at noon as part of the Hartford Public Library’s World of Sounds series. This free event takes place in the downtown library.

• Healthy Fiesta: free wellness fair. Expect free screenings, games, workshops, and lunch. 12-4 p.m. at the Asylum Hill Boys & Girls Club, 170 Sigourney Street.

• Celebrate Parkville!  Come to Arbor Street for a block party starting at 1 p.m. Child-oriented activities will be featured until 4 p.m. Starting at 5 p.m., performances outside of Real Art Ways by Rebellum, Pirates Troubadours and Pablo Vasquez. Free.

• Musical Friends: free concert at Grace Episcopal Church, 55 New Park Avenue. Starting at 7:30 p.m., listen to flute and bassoon music. Reception follows.

• See Hartbeat Ensemble’s workshop production of Jimmy & Lorraine, “a meditation on the American political climate of the late 50’s and early 60’s through the lens of two significant artists of the time, James Baldwin and Lorraine Hansberry.” Begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Carriage House Theater, 360 Farmington Avenue. $15 general admission; no one turned away for lack of funds.

June 21

• Free yoga in Colt Park every Sunday at 10 a.m.  Meet on the lawn near the entrance from Wethersfield Avenue across from Morris Street. Bring your own mat.

• Free tours of the Stowe House today for fathers. 12-5 p.m. Last tour steps off at 4:30. Additionally, all Hartford residents are admitted free of charge.

• See Hartbeat Ensemble’s workshop production of Jimmy & Lorraine, “a meditation on the American political climate of the late 50’s and early 60’s through the lens of two significant artists of the time, James Baldwin and Lorraine Hansberry.” Begins at 2 p.m. at the Carriage House Theater, 360 Farmington Avenue. $15 general admission; no one turned away for lack of funds.

•  Steve Davis and Friends perform every Sunday at Max Downtown (185 Asylum), from 6-9 p.m. No cover!

• Father’s Day comedy show at City Steam Brewery with Sea Tea Improv. The free show begins at 7 p.m. Doors to the comedy club open at 6 p.m. Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by a legal guardian due to the presence of alcohol.

June 22

•  Free yoga in Bushnell Park every Monday at 5:30 p.m. Meet on the lawn between the pond and Pump House Gallery. Bring your own mat.

• Hartford Jazz Orchestra gives a free performance at the Arch Street Tavern at 8 p.m.

June 23

• Free yoga in Keney Park every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Meet on the lawn between the pond and Pond House off of Edgewood Street. Bring your own mat.

• West End Farmers’ Market on Clemens Green (between Twain House and Owen Street on Farmington Avenue). 4-7 p.m.

• The Hartford Mobile Market will begin stopping at the Boys and Girls Club of Hartford, 1 Nahum Drive, from 4:30-6 p.m. on Tuesdays. Debit and SNAP accepted.

• Planning and Zoning Commission meeting begins at 5 p.m. 260 Constitution Plaza, plaza-level conference room.

June 24

• Discover The Asylum Hill Neighborhood: Jon Clark leads the “Forgotten Asylum Hill” tour from 12-1 p.m. Free. Wear comfortable shoes and meet at the YWCA at Broad & Farmington.

• The Hartford Mobile Market will be at Phillips Metropolitan CME Church, 2500 Main Street, from 4-6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. SNAP and debit accepted.

• Free yoga in Elizabeth Park every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.  Meet on the Rose Garden Lawn. Bring your own mat.

• Stop by the Hartford Public Library to view Global Threads at 6 p.m. Free.

• Open House at MakeHartford, 6-9 p.m. Free.

• Summer Carillon Series resumes for the season with  Ellen Dickinson, Trinity College Carillonneur. Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic dinner to enjoy the performance on the Trinity College Quad. 7 p.m. Free.

June 25

• The Partnership for Strong Communities presents a forum on “Health Care, Housing, & Homelessness: Integrating Systems” at the Lyceum, 227 Lawrence Street. They say: “Speakers will showcase innovative models that are providing collaborative care, decreasing public costs, and improving well-being. Results from initiatives such as Community Care Teams, the Social Innovation Fund, Hospital Initiative, and Connecticut Collaborative on Re-Entry (formerly Frequent Users System Engagement) will demonstrate the success of cross-system collaboration between hospitals, physicians, homelessness providers, advocates, the justice system, and state agencies.” This is free, but they ask that you rsvp. Breakfast and registration at 8:30 a.m.; program from 9-11.

• Free Rose & History Tour in Elizabeth Park at 10 a.m. Meet at The Cottage.

• Farmers’ Market at Billings Forge (Broad Street between Capitol and Russ) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Free tours of the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch in Bushnell Park from 12-1:30 pm.

• The Hartford Mobile Market will be stopping at the Boys and Girls Club of Hartford, 170 Sigourney St, from 4:30-6 p.m. on Thursdays. Debit and SNAP accepted.

• 25th Annual Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration at Center for Urban Research Education and Training: Tickets are on sale now or purchase at the event at the price of $8. Includes food, entertainment, and support for programming at CURET. CURET offers GED and adult literacy training, citizenship classes at no cost. The celebration begins at 5 p.m. at 1443 Albany Avenue.

• Free yoga in Bushnell Park every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Meet on the lawn between the pond and Pump House Gallery. Bring your own mat.

• Hartford Public Library will be hosting a panel discussion: The Human Agenda: Conversations about Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. They say: ”
  oin us for this panel discussion about our shared humanity including comments about a groundbreaking and timely new book by LBGTQI activist and author, John Wenke called, “The Human Agenda: Conversations About Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.” Wenke talked with leading change agents from the LGBTQI community about topics such as growing up, coming out, finding your identity, family, marriage, parenting, healthcare, careers and more. In these conversations, Wenke and guests shared their personal and professional stories along with their profound commitment to freedom and equality. Panel participants include: transgender high fashion model,Gisele Alicea (aka Gisele Xtravaganza), African American Jewish gay hip-hop artist Y-Love, Joe Wenke and Dr. John Allen, founder of the Rainbow Support Group. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event.” This free event is at 6 p.m. in the Hartford Public Library’s Center for Contemporary Culture.

• Geometric Origami Club at MakeHartford, 6-9 p.m. Learn the basics to create 3D shapes and geometric patterns. Free.

• Check out the Multi-Cultural Fashion Show at ArtSpace Gallery (555 Asylum) at 7 p.m.

June 26

• The Hartford Mobile Market stops at Wilson-Gray YMCA, 444 Albany Avenue on Fridays from 4-6 p.m. SNAP and debit accepted.

• Free Movies After Dark: Willy Wonka. The good version. See this for free in Bushnell Park when it’s dark. 6:30 p.m.

June 27

• What a Way to Go! Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation invites you to a tour they describe as: “Mayhem, murder and the hazards of everyday life in times gone by are the subjects of this tour led by Evelyn Bollert. Transportation with a mind of its own, constricting corsets, exploding boilers, odorless gases, melancholia, mysticism, mysteries and more – Cedar Hill Cemetery’s denizens tell us tales of the dangers of daily living in the late-19th and early-20th centuries” Free for Let’s Go Arts and Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members; $5 for everyone else. 10 a.m.

• Hartist Festival: performances by artists based in Greater Hartford. Free admission, but bring money if you want to shop from the vendors who will be on site at the Charter Oak Cultural Center. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Stop by the Hartford Public Library to view Global Threads at 1 p.m. Free.

• Farm-to-Street: This dinner — hosted by hosted by Hartford Prints!, ON20, and Hartford Food System — is part catered by ON20 (first course and dessert) and part pot luck (guests bring own entrees). Proceeds benefit Hartford Food System and Our Piece of the Pie. $35. This will be outside on Pratt Street starting at 6 p.m.

• Speak Up: storytelling event at Real Art Ways. $10 general; $8 for members. The event begins at 8 p.m.

June 28

• Free yoga in Colt Park every Sunday at 10 a.m.  Meet on the lawn near the entrance from Wethersfield Avenue across from Morris Street. Bring your own mat.

•  Steve Davis and Friends perform every Sunday at Max Downtown (185 Asylum), from 6-9 p.m. No cover!

June 29

• Free yoga in Bushnell Park every Monday at 5:30 p.m. Meet on the lawn between the pond and Pump House Gallery. Bring your own mat.

• Hartford Jazz Orchestra gives a free performance at the Arch Street Tavern at 8 p.m.

June 30

• Free yoga in Keney Park every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Meet on the lawn between the pond and Pond House off of Edgewood Street. Bring your own mat.

• You have been waiting all year for this: the annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival at the West End Farmers’ Market on Clemens Green (between Twain House and Owen Street on Farmington Avenue). 4-7 p.m. Show up before the strawberry supply is depleted!

• The Hartford Mobile Market will be stopping at the Boys and Girls Club of Hartford, 1 Nahum Drive, from 4:30-6 p.m. on Tuesdays. Debit and SNAP accepted.

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• We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but shit happens. Contact the venue/host in advance if you have concerns about time, price, etc.