Connecticut Buzz Dinner Club is back for installment #3 on Thursday, Feb 19 at 6pm in Glastonbury, and if your calendar’s been looking a little too “couch + doomscroll,” consider this your sign. We’ve already got 30 people signed up, so if you’ve been meaning to meet new locals and make some real connections, this is the easiest way to do it without the awkward “so…we should totally hang sometime” follow-through. Take the quiz, grab your spot, and let’s make a random Thursday feel like a win.

Hartford | Justin Furstenfeld (Feb 1) | 7PM $ - Blue October’s frontman, live at Infinity Music Hall (32 Front St). Bring feelings. Maybe also a hoodie. Passes

Hartford | Ricardo Arjona (Feb 6) | 8PM $ - Bring the tissues and the vocal cords, Ricardo Arjona is taking over PeoplesBank Arena (1 Civic Center Plaza). Listen

Southington | Chell’s Charcuterie Heart Board Class + Free Wine Tasting (Feb 6) | 6:30PM $ - Build a heart-shaped board you’ll absolutely photograph from 14 angles at Worldwide Wine & Spirits (480 Queen St). Meat & Wine

Hartford | 40th Annual CT Bridal Expo (Feb 7) | Times vary $ - Wedding planning speed-run at Connecticut Convention Center (100 Columbus Blvd) with vendors, inspo, and a dangerous amount of freebies. duh dun dun dah

FEB 10TH-FEB 19TH

Southington | Chocolate & Beer Pairing (Feb 11) | 6:30PM $ - Witchdoctor Brewing Company teams up with Fascia’s chocolates for a guided pairing that makes you feel fancy even if you still call everything “dark chocolate.” Sips & sweets

Hartford | Valentine’s Cocktail Class (Feb 11) | 6PM $ - Learn to shake and stir like you own a bar cart at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ (25 Front St). Mix it up

Marlborough | Comedy Night at The Farm at Carter Hill (Feb 13) | 7PM $ - Comedy in a farm setting is exactly the kind of Connecticut plot twist we deserve. Go for the laughs, stay for the “wait this is actually adorable” vibe. Laugh

Farmington | Valentine’s Day Baby Goat Yoga (Feb 14) | 11:30AM $ - Yoga, but with baby goats trying to steal your balance and your heart at Bridge Healing Arts Center (304 Main St). Baaah

South Windsor | Branded Country That Rocks - LIVE (Feb 14) | 6:30PM - If your ideal Valentine’s plan is “beer + loud guitars,” Connecticut Valley Brewing Company (765 Sullivan Ave) just solved your whole evening. Listen

New Britain | Borinquen Bakery Presents Cafe y Cultura: Paint the Island (Feb 15) | 5:00-9:00PM - After-hours vibes at Borinquen Bakery (New Britain) with island-inspired painting and serious “this is my new hobby now” energy. Paint

Manchester | Speed Dating Ages 30s-40s (Feb 17) | 7-9PM $ - Urban Lodge Brewing Co (Manchester) turns into a rapid-fire “so what do you do?” Olympics, but at least there’s beer. Meet

Hartford | North Mississippi Allstars (Feb 17) | 8PM $ - Blues-rock royalty at Infinity Music Hall (32 Front St). More Info

Hartford | Lucy Darling: Simply Darling (Feb 19) | 7PM $ - A witty, classy magic show at The Bushnell’s Belding Theater (166 Capitol Ave) that feels like a fancy night out. Live it up

West Hartford | Bristow: A Life Remembered (Feb 19) | 6:30PM $ - Noah Webster House hosting a story-filled night that’s equal parts local history and “wow, I didn’t know that.” Learn

Hartford | Connecticut Flower & Garden Show (Feb 19-22) | Times vary $ - Three acres of “it’s basically spring in here” at Connecticut Convention Center (100 Columbus Blvd). Enjoy

FEB 20TH-FEB 28TH

Manchester | Mardi Gras Party at Elicit Brewing | (Feb 21) | 8PM $ - Costumes, beads, party energy. Show up ready to be loud in the friendliest way. Paaarty

Hartford | Immortal Technique (Feb 22) | 8:00PM $ - The Webster Underground (31 Webster St) is about to get loud in the best way, with doors at 7 and zero chill in the crowd. Enjoy

West Hartford | Speed Dating (Ages 25-35) (Feb 24) | 7:00PM $ - A low-pressure “let’s just see who’s normal” night at Salt + Lime Mexican Cantina (179 Park Rd), with rounds of quick convos and a built-in escape hatch if it’s weird. Meet

Hartford | SHUCKED (Feb 24-28) 7:30PM $ - Broadway tour season, Hartford edition. Big laughs, big production, and a crowd that’s dressed like they’re going somewhere important at The Bushnell (166 Capitol Ave). Laugh & enjoy

Hartford | Dirty Deeds: The Ultimate AC/DC Experience (Feb 27th) | 8PM $ - Big singalong tribute night at Infinity Music Hall (32 Front St). Tix

Hartford | Ghost Tours of the Mark Twain House (Feb 28) | 6-9PM $ - Historical chills and “did you hear that?” vibes at Mark Twain House & Museum (351 Farmington Ave). Get spooked

Hartford | Death of a Salesman (Feb 28) | 7:30PM $ - Big classic theater energy at Hartford Stage (50 Church St) that will have you staring at the ceiling on the ride home. Dream

Hartford | The Hartford Film Showcase 2026 (Feb 7) | 12:00-8:00PM - Show up to Cinestudio at Trinity College and pretend you’re “just popping in,” then accidentally stay all day for Hartford-made films and panels. Watch

Bristol | The Web They Wove: Women & Their Wardrobes During the Revolution (Feb 8) | 2-3:30PM - A surprisingly fun history deep-dive at Bristol Public Library (5 High St) that makes you realize textiles were basically the original power move. Learn.

Hartford | Drawn Here: Stories from Hartford’s North End Opening Reception (Feb 12) | 5:30-7:30PM - Free opening reception at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History (1 Elizabeth St) with remarks, refreshments, and a really cool local-stories exhibit. Register.

Hartford | A Legacy Revealed: United in Strength (Feb 19) | 6-8:30PM - A Black History Celebration night with food, vendors, performances, and awards at Mark Twain House & Museum (351 Farmington Ave). Save your spot

Hartford | MarioKart Day (Feb 7) | 10:30AM-2:30PM - A “for the kids” event that somehow turns adults into competitive maniacs at Connecticut Science Center (250 Columbus Blvd). Drive

Newington | Big Game Party for Kids (Feb 8) | 11:00AM-2:00PM - Stew Leonard’s of Newington (3475 Berlin Turnpike) is basically hosting the pregame for tiny humans with snacks, crafts, and maximum sugar energy. Game time

Southington | Kids Valentines Paint Party (Feb 14) | 3:30-4:30PM $ - Glitter, paint, and Valentine chaos at Frootie Tooties (50 Center St), aka the cutest hour your weekend is going to have. Love

Manchester | Mini Golf Mania (Feb 28) | 10:00AM-12:30PM - Free indoor mini golf chaos inside The Cornerstone Christian School’s 218 Main St building, complete with themed holes and peak family photo ops. Fooouur

Hartford | UConn Women’s Basketball vs Tennessee (Feb 1) | 12PM $ - Sunday noon hoops at PeoplesBank Arena (1 Civic Center Plaza), aka permission to wear UConn gear like it’s formalwear. Winning!

Hartford | UConn Men’s Basketball vs Xavier (Feb 3) | 7PM $ - One of those “I’ll just watch casually” games that turns into full-volume shouting at PeoplesBank Arena (1 Civic Center Plaza). Ballin

Hartford | UConn Women’s Basketball vs Butler (Feb 7) | 12PM $ - Another midday crowd at PeoplesBank Arena (1 Civic Center Plaza). Solid “family + friend group” pull. Deets

Hartford | Hartford Wolf Pack vs Providence Bruins (Feb 7) | 6PM $ - Loud arena vibes and hockey chaos at PeoplesBank Arena (1 Civic Center Plaza). Pucks!

Hartford | Hartford Wolf Pack vs Utica Comets (Feb 20) | 7PM $ - Prime-time hockey at PeoplesBank Arena (1 Civic Center Plaza). Lock it down

Hartford | UConn Men’s Ice Hockey vs Boston College (Feb 21) | 3PM $ - Hockey East matchup at PeoplesBank Arena (1 Civic Center Plaza). Access

Hartford | Hartford Wolf Pack vs Belleville Senators (Feb 21) | 7:30PM $ - Another packed hockey night at PeoplesBank Arena (1 Civic Center Plaza). Pucks!

Hartford | UConn Men’s Basketball vs St. John’s (Feb 25) | 7:00PM $ - One of those PeoplesBank Arena (1 Civic Center Plaza) nights where you show up “just to watch” and end up yelling at refs like it’s your second job. Let’s go

Hartford | UConn Women’s Basketball vs Georgetown (Feb 26) | 7:30PM $ - Classic weeknight Huskies energy at PeoplesBank Arena (1 Civic Center Plaza), and yes, you’re allowed to treat it like a whole event. Ballin