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June 1
- The Frog Hollow Farmers’ Market (75 Laurel Street) opens for the season today, 3-6 pm. This is a hyperlocal farmers’ market, with food sold that is grown on site.
- Pratt Street Fair: A $25 Pratt Street passport will get you samples from The Society Room, Vaughn’s, Sorella, The Russell, Siam Hartford, Gyro & Kebab House, Sunberry cafe, and Edible Arrangements, plus snow cones, cotton candy, live music, and face painting from 5:30-7:30 pm.
- HartBeat Ensemble (360 Farmington Avenue) presents Pegao as part of WTF! (Women’s Theater Festival). This play is described as: “Puerto Rico in the late 70’s, a family playing dominoes grapples with sterilization abuse, the aftermath of military occupation, and loyalties to the mainland while they experience a wave of another mass exodus to the States.” Tickets are $10. 7:30 pm.
- The 31st Connecticut LGBT Film Festival starts tonight at Cinestudio. Go to site for full list of films, venues, and prices.
June 2
- Take a Tree Walk at Cedar Hill Cemetery as part of Connecticut Trails Day. They say: “John Kehoe leads this walk featuring Cedar Hill Cemetery’s rare and notable trees. The tour, through the ornamental foreground and historic memorial sections, will highlight trees such as the beautiful European Weeping Beech, the unusual (for the Northeast) Umbrella Magnolia and the Huss Hemlock named for a resident of Cedar Hill.” Free.
- Free admission to CHS (1 Elizabeth Street) museum galleries today, 9 am – 5 pm. From 10 am – 1 pm, there is drop-in programming. They say: “Discover how Connecticut children grew “victory gardens” in their backyards as a way to contribute to the war effort from home. Decorate a mason jar and plant a vegetable to take home! This event will also kick off our CHS Victory Garden, so check out our backyard garden and learn more about this exciting summer program!”
- Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Parade and Coqui Festival: organizers have not yet posted date and location details, so check their website if you’d like those.
- Take a free “Stonecarver’s Art” tour with Ruth Shapleigh Brown at the Ancient Burying Ground at 11 am. Meet at the gates on Main Street.
- Toivo (399 Franklin Avenue) is hosting a Community Drum & Dance Circle, 7:30-9:30 pm. All ages and abilities are welcome. Bring your own percussion or borrow one at Toivo. There’s a $5 suggested donation; no one is turned away for lack of funds.
- Art2Unite International Art & Music Show at ArtSpace Gallery (555 Asylum Street), 6 pm – midnight. There will be live music; wine, beer, and cheese; and works on display from a number of artists including: Christine Chaise Greenwood, Georges Annan, Kingsley, Miguel Jose Matos, Pierre Sylvain, Maurice D. Robertson, Iya Tucker, and Andrea Cortez. A portion of the proceeds from art sales and raffle will benefit Foodshare, The Greater Hartford Harm Reduction Coalition, and South Park Inn.
June 3
- Syllable: Jose Gonzalez, Lindsey Frances Pellino, Alissa Pacheco, Emily Santarsiero, and others will read poetry at Little River Restoratives (405 Capitol Avenue), 6:30 – 8 pm. No cover charge.
- Enjoy shortform improv at Sea Tea Comedy Theater (15 Asylum Street) at 7 pm. Tickets are $10; if you can’t afford that, see if there are any Pay It Forward tickets in the box office.
June 4
- Stephen Scanniello will lead a free tour of the Heritage Rose Garden in Elizabeth Park from 1-2 pm and 4-5 pm. Meet by the flagpole outside of the green cottage.
- RiverBarre: get in shape with a free “ballet-inspired workout that incorporates resistance bands, yoga stretching and controlled breathing” from 6-7 pm at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. Wear sneakers and bring a yoga mat.
- Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic at Sea Tea Comedy Theater (15 Asylum Street), 7 pm. There’s a $5 cover charge.
June 5
- Go to Mortensen Riverfront Plaza from 6-7 pm to “join instructors from WIP Fitness for a boot camp style workout designed to strengthen and tone.” Bring water. Free.
- Toivo (399 Franklin Avenue) offers Qigong on Tuesdays, 6-7 pm. They say: “Qigong is a 2,000-year-old practice from China which helps your body to heal itself naturally. An estimated 100 million people actively practice Qigong today. The practice involves gentle movement, breathing techniques, and focused intention.” There is a suggested $5 donation.
- R.C. Goodwin, author of Model Child, will be doing a book signing at Barnes & Noble (18 Front Street), 6-7 pm. Free.
June 6
- Audio Feed: free music at lunchtime by the fountain on Constitution Plaza. Today’s entertainment is by The Girls from Ruby Falls. 12-1 pm.
- Free Hartford Symphony Orchestra concert from 12-1 pm in Liam E. McGee Memorial Park (140 Garden Street).
- This month’s Get HYPEd will be at The Hangar in Goodwin Park, deep in the city’s South End. Bring your business cards, conversation for networking, and cash for drinks. 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Free.
- Take a free yoga class at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, 6-7 pm. Instructors from Hartford Sweat will be leading the class. Bring your own yoga mat and water.
- Asylum Hill Congregational Church (814 Asylum Avenue) is hosting a forum on Environmental Racism, “a term that came into use when it was noti ed by scientists and community workers that environmental pollutants tend to be concentrated in communities where there are high concentrations of people of color living.” Sharon Lewis, Executive Director of the CT Coalition on Environmental Justice, is the keynote speaker. Panelists will include Alex Rodriguez and Rev. Mia Douglas. 6-8:30 pm. Free, but register.
- Curious about Hartford’s makerspace? Tour the facility and talk with makers during open house at MakeHartford (30 Arbor Street #B7), 6:30-8:30 pm. Free.
- Meditation and Sharing Circle at Toivo (399 Franklin Avenue), 6:45-7:45 pm. There’s a $5 suggested donation.
June 7
- Listen to music by Glenn Roth from 12-1 pm on the Pratt Street Patio. Free.
- Take a free tour of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch in Bushnell Park, anytime from 12-1:30 pm.
- Art After Dark at Wadsworth Atheneum, 5-8 pm. Live music, belly dancing, and a bazaar. Screening of Caramel at 8 pm. $5 for members; $10 general.
- Author talk and book signing with Adena Spingarn at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, 5:30 – 7 pm. Free.
- A HOME AWAY FROM HOME: Greater Hartford’s West Indian Diaspora exhibit opens at the Hartford History Center (inside Hartford Public Library), 5:30 – 7:30 pm. They say: “Enjoy refreshments, a live presentation by Island Reflections Dance Theatre Company, and a brief talk by exhibition curator, Dr. Fiona Vernal to learn more about Greater Hartford’s West Indian history in terms of people, places, and Hartford within the greater context of the diaspora.”
- Connecticut Fair Housing Center is celebrating its move to 60 Popieluszko Court with an open house, 5:30-7:30 pm. Tour the new place and enjoy free snacks from Bear’s BBQ.
- Laura Le will be leading a laughter yoga session at Toivo (399 Franklin Avenue), 6-7 pm. There is a $5-$15 suggested donation.
- Twang Thursdays at Hog River (1429 Park Street). Wise Old Moon performs 7-9 pm. No cover charge.
- The Professors of Sweet, Sweet Music perform at Republic (Capitol and Main), 8-10:30 pm. This is a free, all-ages show and they’re a lot of fun.
June 8
- Chion Wolf will be hosting a kid-themed version of The Mouth-Off at the Mark Twain House & Museum. If you want to participate, email mouthoffhartford@gmail.com
- Free screening of Casablanca at Charter Oak Landing. 8 pm. Bring a picnic and lawn blanket.
June 9
- Today is Connecticut Open House Day, the finest day of the year. Go browse the list of participating venues.
- It’s also World Wide Knit in Public Day
- Clean Goodwin Park from 8 am – noon. Meet in the area from the playground to ballpark by the entrance.
- Clean Colt Park starting at 8:30 am. They’ll provide bags and trash pickers; bring your own gloves. Meet by the Sam Colt statue just inside the Wethersfield Avenue entrance.
- Help clean up the South Meadows. Meet at Hanging Hills (150 Ledyard Street) to register from 8:30-9 am; the clean up ends around noon.
- Free admission to the museum galleries at CHS (1 Elizabeth Street), 9 am – 5 pm.
- Free admission to the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, 9:30 – 4 pm. This includes Stowe House tours, lawn games, arts and crafts, and cake.
- Bike the Park: Meet in the parking lot by the rec center to bike through Pope Park, 10-11:15 am.
- 2-for-1 admission to the Isham-Terry House (211 High Street), 10 am – 12 pm for Connecticut residents.
- Celebrate Tom Sawyer Day at the Mark Twain House & Museum, 10 am – 4 pm. Play Victorian games, including croquet, listen to live music, and make arts and crafts. Free.
- Juneteenth Family Day at Wadsworth Atheneum, 10 am – 5 pm. Free admission.
- Free admission to the Butler-McCook House & Garden (396 Main Street), 12-4 pm.
- Today wraps up the CT LGBT Film Festival. See website for details on films, venues, and prices.
June 10
- The Connecticut Robotics Society meets at MakeHartford (30 Arbor Street #B7), 1-4 pm. This is a free, all-ages event.
- Last chance to see A Lesson from the Aloes at Hartford Stage, 2 pm. If you have a Hartford Public Library card you can get free passes.
- Tea Dance at the Chez (458 Wethersfield Avenue), 4-7 pm. There is a $10 cover charge which benefits the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective.
June 11
- Grand opening of the new greenhouse at Knox (75 Laurel Street) at 11 am.
- RiverBarre: get in shape with a free “ballet-inspired workout that incorporates resistance bands, yoga stretching and controlled breathing” from 6-7 pm at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. Wear sneakers and bring a yoga mat.
- Free Chicago Style Steppin Dance Class in the Hartford Public Library atrium, 6-7 pm.
June 12
- Adam Viens will be talking with Gil Scullion about Linguistics Beheld at Hartford Public Library’s ArtWalk Gallery, 5:30 pm. Free.
- Mark Dressler, R.C. Goodwin, Penny Goetjen, and Kathy Orzech will be reading, discussing, and signing their books at Barnes & Noble (18 Front Street) from 5:30-8:30 pm. Free.
- Toivo (399 Franklin Avenue) offers Qigong on Tuesdays, 6-7 pm. They say: “Qigong is a 2,000-year-old practice from China which helps your body to heal itself naturally. An estimated 100 million people actively practice Qigong today. The practice involves gentle movement, breathing techniques, and focused intention.” There is a suggested $5 donation.
- Go to Mortensen Riverfront Plaza from 6-7 pm to “join instructors from WIP Fitness for a boot camp style workout designed to strengthen and tone.” Bring water. Free.
June 13
- David Corrigan leads a walking tour of Ashley Street starting at noon. Register online.
- Audio Feed: free music at lunchtime by the fountain on Constitution Plaza. Today’s entertainment is by Among the Acres. 12-1 pm.
- Take a free yoga class at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, 6-7 pm. Instructors from Hartford Sweat will be leading the class. Bring your own yoga mat and water.
- Curious about Hartford’s makerspace? Tour the facility and talk with makers during open house at MakeHartford (30 Arbor Street #B7), 6:30-8:30 pm. Free.
- Meditation and Sharing Circle at Toivo (399 Franklin Avenue), 6:45-7:45 pm. There’s a $5 suggested donation.
June 14
- Listen to music by Tang Sauce from 12-1 pm on the Pratt Street Patio. Free.
- Take a free tour of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch in Bushnell Park, anytime from 12-1:30 pm.
- Sunset Sounds Concert Series: Bring a lawn blanket or chair and picnic to enjoy a free concert at the Butler McCook House & Garden, 5:30-7:30 pm.
- Charter Oak Cultural Center (21 Charter Oak Avenue) is hosting a wine and cheese reception for House of Love- Prayers For the Earth– paintings by Elisabeth Moss. 6-8 pm. Free.
- The Grand Army of the Republic: come by Cedar Hill Cemetery at 6:30 pm. They say: “Learn about the U.S.’s first organization of war veterans through the stories of Cedar Hill’s Civil War veterans – from its founding in 1868 to the death of its last Hartford member in 1938. Join Hartford Civil War researcher Mary Falvey on this informative walking tour.” This is $5 general; free for Cedar Hill Foundation members.
- Mark My Words: Three Funny Ladies — It is hard to believe that in 2018, there are still folks out there who don’t think women can be funny. Like, really, have they ever even had conversations with women? Do they not follow the right people on Twitter? Anyway,
June 15
- Get to 20 Church Street for Food Trucks and Music, 12-2 pm. Among the Acres provides the free entertainment.
- Sea Tea Improv will add some laughter to your lunch break at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, 12:30 pm. Free
- Stop by Pratt Street for a free salsa social, 5-7 pm.
June 16
- Help clean up Franklin Avenue. Meet in the parking lot of Hartford Pizza starting at 8:30 am to clean from Benton to Preston Streets.
- Help clean up Sigourney Square Park at 9 am. Contact Knox for details.
- Go on a free butterfly hunt at Cedar Hill Cemetery at 10 am.
- Paws in the Park: This free event begins at 10 am. They say: “Join Christian Lemp and Sanuk for a dog walk along the river and through our parks. The walk will start at [Mortensen Riverfront Plaza]and head across the Founders Bridge into Great River Park. There will be time to play in Great River Park, and then the walk will proceed back to Mortensen Riverfront Plaza (less than 1 mile). For those of you whose dogs haven’t had enough fun yet, continue along the Riverwalk to Riverside Park and then back to the plaza ( less than 3 miles).” All participating dogs should be licensed and on leash.
- Take a historical tour of Bushnell Park at 10 am. Meet at the carousel for this hour-long tour. Free.
- Free bonsai show in the large greenhouse in Elizabeth Park, 10 am – 4 pm.
- Jack Hale is leading a 90-minute tour of Church of the Good Shepherd (155 Wyllys Street) at 11 am and 1 pm. Free.
- Festival of India: This begins with a chariot parade into Bushnell Park at noon. The day includes Indian dance, yoga, meditation, free vegetarian food, and children’s activities. Free. This wraps up at 5 pm.
- MakeHartford (30 Arbor Street #B7) is hosting a photography MeetUp, 1-3 pm. They say: “We will discuss photography techniques, gear, favorite locations, and anything else that people are interested in. For the show-and-tell portion please bring a copy (digital or print) of your favorite photo so we can all get to know your shooting style and what you like to take photos of.” This is a free event.
- It’s Rose Weekend at Elizabeth Park. See their website for full details on the free activities.
- The Rape of Recy Taylor screens at Wadsworth Atheneum at 2 pm as part of the Shaping Social Change film series. $9 regular admission.
- Help clean up Russ Street, 2-5 pm. Gloves and plastic bags will be provided.
June 17
- Free bonsai show in the large greenhouse in Elizabeth Park, 10 am – 4 pm.
- Fathers’ Day Brunch Comedy: Enjoy music, comedians, an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet from 1-4 pm at the American Legion (2121 Main Street). Tickets are $15.
- It’s Rose Weekend at Elizabeth Park. See their website for full details on the free activities.
June 18
- Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is holding a Litter Committee Meeting at 5:30 pm — this is open to the public. It’s in DPW’s large conference room at 50 Jennings Road. Contact Donna ( swarrds@comcast.net ) to get on the agenda.
- Mike “Mckeyz” Childs & Co. bring jazz to The Flying Monkey Grill Bar (20 Lindbergh Drive), 6-9 pm. No cover charge.
- RiverBarre: get in shape with a free “ballet-inspired workout that incorporates resistance bands, yoga stretching and controlled breathing” from 6-7 pm at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. Wear sneakers and bring a yoga mat.
June 19
- Go to Mortensen Riverfront Plaza from 6-7 pm to “join instructors from WIP Fitness for a boot camp style workout designed to strengthen and tone.” Bring water. Free.
- Toivo (399 Franklin Avenue) offers Qigong on Tuesdays, 6-7 pm. They say: “Qigong is a 2,000-year-old practice from China which helps your body to heal itself naturally. An estimated 100 million people actively practice Qigong today. The practice involves gentle movement, breathing techniques, and focused intention.” There is a suggested $5 donation.
- Personal Storytelling Open Mic: $10 at 7 pm. They say: “Attention fans of true personal storytelling! Tell Me Another: Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Stories is coming to Sea Tea Comedy Theater. Join Moth champion Terry Wolfisch Cole and a cast of volunteer storytellers for a lineup of brave, bold tales that are sure to amuse and inspire. Come prepared to tell your 5-minute story, or just sit back and listen to the evening unfold.” This is at Sea Tea Comedy Theater (15 Asylum Street).
June 20
- Discover Cedar Hill Highlight Tour: Bob Chudy leads this introductory tour, 10 am. $5 general; free for Cedar Hill Foundation members.
- Audio Feed: free music at lunchtime by the fountain on Constitution Plaza. Today’s entertainment is by Frank Critelli. 12-1 pm.
- Jonathan Clark will lead a tour of “Forgotten Asylum Hill” at noon. Register online.
- Take a free yoga class at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, 6-7 pm. Instructors from Hartford Sweat will be leading the class. Bring your own yoga mat and water.
- Curious about Hartford’s makerspace? Tour the facility and talk with makers during open house at MakeHartford (30 Arbor Street #B7), 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. String Thing meets here at the same time. This month, the focus is on spinning: “Watch people spin, or learn to make things from the resulting string/yarn/whatever. Bring a project to work on, whether it’s spinning or another fiber art.”
- Meditation and Sharing Circle at Toivo (399 Franklin Avenue), 6:45-7:45 pm. There’s a $5 suggested donation.
June 21
- Take part in Make Music Day, 10 am – 7:30 pm. There are concerts and activities at various sites across the city. There is bucket drumming at the Stegosaurus, a Brazilian drumming workshop at Trinity, kazoo playing on Pratt Street, a concert by The Guinea Pigs at Butler McCook House & Garden, and more. See a full list of activities and venues here. Free.
- A replica of The Onrust will be docked at the Riverfront. There will be free activities here, 10 am – 2:30 pm.
- Listen to music by Jeff Przech from 12-1 pm on the Pratt Street Patio. Free.
- Take a free tour of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch in Bushnell Park, anytime from 12-1:30 pm.
- Connecticut Historical Society (1 Elizabeth Street) begins its 2018 Outdoor Folk Music Concert Series tonight with Pairings: Songs and Stories from Irish Music and Dance Masters and Apprentices. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and food to start picnicking at 5 pm. The fiddle music and step dancing begins at 6 pm. Free.
- Capitol Blondes are doing a free show at Capewell Lofts (57 Charter Oak Avenue), 5:30-6:30 pm.
- Free screening of What About Bob? at 8 pm. on the East Lawn of Elizabeth Park. Bring a lawn blanket and picnic.
June 22
- A replica of The Onrust will be docked at the Riverfront. There will be free activities here, 10 am – 2:30 pm.
- The Professors of Sweet, Sweet Music are having an album release party at The Republic (Capitol and Main), 8:30-10 pm. No cover.
June 23
- Meet at Cedar Hill Cemetery at 10 am for a tour. They say: “Founded in 1823, Trinity was the second college established in Connecticut. Starting at the final resting place of principal founder and first president Bishop Thomas Church Brownell, Debbie Alter will introduce you to Trinity alumni, faculty, and benefactors who now reside at Cedar Hill.” This is $5 general; free for Cedar Hill Foundation members.
- A replica of The Onrust will be docked at the Riverfront. There will be free activities here, 10 am – 2:30 pm.
- Greater Hartford Latino Fest: 12-7 pm in the field by Church of the Good Shepherd (155 Wyllys Street). Free.
- Black-eyed & Blues Fest: This year it will be inside Black-eyed Sally’s (350 Asylum Street), 3-11 pm. Free.
- Charter Oak Cultural Center (21 Charter Oak Avenue) is hosting a free dinner and movie event. Food is served in the courtyard at 6 pm. A Wrinkle in Time will be shown in the sanctuary at 7 pm.
- The Adam Ezra Group plays Infinity tonight, with Restless Mountain Bluegrass Band opening. Doors at 6:30 pm. Show at 8. Tickets start at $25.
June 24
- A replica of The Onrust will be docked at the Riverfront. There will be free activities here, 10 am – 12 pm.
- Ashlee Paradis performs at Hanging Hills (150 Ledyard Street), 3-5 pm. Contact venue for additional details.
June 25
- Mike “Mckeyz” Childs & Co. bring jazz to The Flying Monkey Grill Bar (20 Lindbergh Drive), 6-9 pm. No cover charge.
- RiverBarre: get in shape with a free “ballet-inspired workout that incorporates resistance bands, yoga stretching and controlled breathing” from 6-7 pm at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. Wear sneakers and bring a yoga mat.
June 26
- Barnstormers & Aviators: Gather at Cedar Hill Cemetery at 10 am. They say: “Learn about Connecticut’s role in aviation history through the stories of noted stunt flyers, aviation innovators and early supporters of winged flight. Tales of daring pioneers, from Charles K. Hamilton to Edson Gallaudet and Mary Jenson, will delight and amaze on this walking tour of Cedar Hill.” This is $5 general; free for Cedar Hill Foundation members.
- Toivo (399 Franklin Avenue) offers Qigong on Tuesdays, 6-7 pm. They say: “Qigong is a 2,000-year-old practice from China which helps your body to heal itself naturally. An estimated 100 million people actively practice Qigong today. The practice involves gentle movement, breathing techniques, and focused intention.” There is a suggested $5 donation.
- Go to Mortensen Riverfront Plaza from 6-7 pm to “join instructors from WIP Fitness for a boot camp style workout designed to strengthen and tone.” Bring water. Free.
- Upward Hartford (20 Church Street) is offering a free wearable tech workshop, 6-8:30 pm. They say: “No Experience Required – Hardware doesn’t need to be hard. Wouldn’t it be cool if you could create shoes that light up when you dance or clothes that light up to match your mood? What about a biking vest that lights up with turn signals when you raise your arm or a headband that twinkles with your personality? No experience required – bring your idea for a technology wearable, and we will help you with the rest. You can create clothes and accessories that light up or make sound on loop, when you move, press a button, or receive a certain amount of light. There are boards, lights, inputs, utilities, and tools available for the build. This build is based on Adafruit FLORA and Adafruit Gemma microcontrollers.” Register to reserve your seat.
June 27
- Mary Falvey will lead a walking tour of the major churches of Asylum Hill at noon. Register online.
- Audio Feed: free music at lunchtime by the fountain on Constitution Plaza. Today’s entertainment is by Robert C. Fullerton. 12-1 pm.
- Take a free yoga class at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, 6-7 pm. Instructors from Hartford Sweat will be leading the class. Bring your own yoga mat and water.
- Goza Salsa performs in the rose garden of Elizabeth Park, 6:30-8 pm. Bring a lawn blanket and picnic. Free.
- Curious about Hartford’s makerspace? Tour the facility and talk with makers during open house at MakeHartford (30 Arbor Street #B7), 6:30-8:30 pm. Free.
- Meditation and Sharing Circle at Toivo (399 Franklin Avenue), 6:45-7:45 pm. There’s a $5 suggested donation.
June 28
- Listen to music by The Magnetic from 12-1 pm on the Pratt Street Patio. Free.
- Take a free tour of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch in Bushnell Park, anytime from 12-1:30 pm.
- Panel discussion — Immigrants and Migrants During WWI: Starting New in the Nutmeg State — at CHS (1 Elizabeth Street), 5:30-7 pm. Free, but register.
- The Hartford Hot Several play at Hanging Hills (150 Ledyard Street), 6-9 pm. Free.
June 29
- Upward Hartford is doing a lot of things right, right now. They have a number of free, public events and are welcoming. They don’t oversell themselves. Today’s event is simply described as “Food Trucks and Music.” 12-2 pm, there will be music by Sarah Rose and the Samba food truck outside of 20 Church Street. Free.
- Stop by the Riverfront Plaza for Pop Up Shakespeare at 12:30 pm. Capital Classics Theatre Company will perform scenes from Pericles, Prince of Tyre, a play that the New Yorker calls “perhaps the strangest play in Shakespeare’s canon.” Free.
- Hartford Proud Drill, Drum & Dance Corp. performs on Pratt Street, 5-7 pm. Stick around to check out TNMOT AZTRO from 7-9 pm. Free.
- HartBeat Ensemble (360 Farmington Avenue) presents Daisies on Harlem’s Doorstep as part of WTF! (Women’s Theater Festival). This play is described as: “A young escort in the Harlem Renaissance finds her power.” Tickets are $10.
June 30
- Sisters in Crime New England authors will be signing their books at Barnes & Noble (18 Front Street), 12-4 pm. Free.
- Hartford Steel Symphony gives a free performance, 2-3 pm, in Charter Oak Cultural Center’s courtyard (21 Charter Oak Avenue). Food and drink will be available at 1:30 pm.
- Afrikan Dance with Sistah Anyango at Toivo (399 Franklin Avenue), 6-8 pm. There’s a $5 suggested donation.