Alright, tile people. Our first Let’s Learn Mahjong event is officially set for June 3rd at 6pm in Glastonbury, and it’s a 2-hour beginner class taught by professional teachers who actually know what all those little tiles are doing.

You’ll learn the original Chinese version of Mahjong, which gives you the foundation to move into American Mahjong later, while also looking slightly cooler than your peers because you learned the official game first. Only 40 seats are available, first come first served.

Once you’re signed up, we’ll reach out with the exact location details and anything else you need to know before class. If demand is strong enough, we’ll try to set up another date.

Farm season is back in full swing, which means Hartford County is about to smell like fresh dirt, strawberries, cut flowers, and your sudden urge to buy eggs from someone named Linda.

I put together a guide with 37 working farms across Hartford County, covering everything from fresh produce and fruit to PYO, pasture-raised meats, handmade soaps, and freshly cut flowers. Basically, if it grew, mooed, bloomed, or was lovingly made in a barn-adjacent situation, there’s a good chance it’s in here.

Take a look, and if I missed a farm that deserves to be included, reply and let me know.

Every week, thousands of HartCo Buzz readers open this thing looking for their next meal, weekend plan, hidden gem or a trusted local service they can actually rely on. Get your business in front of a highly engaged audience that’s already paying attention and ready to take action.

This month’s Dinner Club is happening May 21st at 6:30pm in Manchester, and it’s your official excuse to get out of the house on a random weeknight. Come meet new people, eat something good, and enjoy one of those low-pressure nights that somehow turns into the thing you’re glad you didn’t skip.

🐶Adopt-a-pal: Meet Snowball, a 6-month-old, 12-pound Spaniel mix with marshmallow-level fluff, pro-level cuddle skills, and the kind of tiny prancing energy that should probably be illegal.

🏡House of the week: This 1939 ridgeline estate comes with 5 fireplaces, a wine cellar, fruit trees, gardens, and a carriage barn apartment with 5-car storage. Add in the winding drive, circular motor court, marble bath, and Gaggenau/Wolf/Sub-Zero kitchen, and this place is less “house” and more “old-money movie set with better appliances.” Check it out!

🥾Trail of the week: MDC West Hartford Reservoir — West Hartford 3,000 acres of watershed land with 30+ miles of trail wrapping six reservoirs - the most-used trail network in greater Hartford that you've somehow never read about here. The 6-mile paved loop around Reservoir 6 is the headliner (runners, road bikes, strollers all welcome), but the real magic is the dirt singletrack and fire roads branching into Talcott Mountain. Park at 1420 Farmington Ave. Free, year-round, leashed pups on designated days. Tag us in your trail pics.

🔭Sky report: This week’s sky report is worth the neck tilt: Mars, Saturn, and a skinny crescent moon show up before sunrise early in the week. Then the sky goes dark around the New Moon on Saturday, May 16, making the weekend a solid one for backyard stargazing without the moon stealing the spotlight.

New Britain is throwing itself a downtown street party from 12-8pm on Saturday, May 16, and honestly, respect. Celebrate New Britain brings the whole “let’s make Main Street fun again” package with vendors, live music, sweet treats, local food, family activities, and enough going on that your casual “I’ll just stop by for a bit” may become three hours and a snack-related financial decision. Big local energy, very worth a wander.

Glastonbury | Tuesday Trivia at Plan B | 6:30 PM - Test your knowledge at this weekly trivia night at Plan B (120 Hebron Ave).

Hartford | Yard Goats vs. Portland Sea Dogs | 7:10 PM | ($) - The Yard Goats take on the Portland Sea Dogs at Dunkin’ Park. Play Ball (Playing daily 5/12-5/16)

East Granby | Acoustic Spotlight ft. Acoustic Bandwidth | 6 PM - Live acoustic music showcase at Brignole Vineyards.

Hartford | Riverwood Poetry Series | 7 PM - Real Art Ways hosts its monthly poetry night with featured poets, an open mic, and free admission.

Newington | Acoustic Wednesdays with Martin Piggot | 6 PM - Live acoustic music weekly at The Flying Monkey (2095 Berlin Turnpike).

Simsbury | Strings of Hope FREE Concert | 6:30 PM - Free live music performance (55 Bushy Hill Rd). Register

Avon | The Buzz on Beekeeping | 6:30 PM | ($) - Learn about beekeeping at Avon Library (281 Country Club Rd). Learn More

Bloomfield | Fire Department 100th Anniversary Golf Tournament | 9 AM - Charity golf outing at Wintonbury Hills Golf Course (206 Terry Plains Rd).

Hartford | Bar Rated Trivia Night | 6:30 PM - Dead Language Beer Project hosts Bar Rated Trivia, so gather your smartest friends to test yourself.

Manchester | Taste of the Park Dinner Series | 5:30 PM - Outdoor dining at Maron Family Garden of Art (1329 Middle Tpke W). Dig In

Milldale | Kinsmen HOUSE Trivia Thursdays! | 7:30 PM - Weekly trivia night at Kinsmen Brewing (409 Canal St).

Simsbury | Jean Jacket Embroidery | 6 PM | ($) - Learn embroidery at The Coffee Spot (750 Hopmeadow St). Get Crafty

South Glastonbury | Thursday Cruise Nights at Hops on the Hill | 4 PM - Classic cars and craft beer at Hops on the Hill (275 Dug Rd).

Berlin | Who Asked Lisa | 8 PM - Live music at The Truck Bar (151 Webster Square Rd).

Bristol | Spirit Shaker Bonfire Gig | 7 PM - Live rock at Bristol Swedish Social Club (38 Barlow St).

Bristol | Righteous Continental Texas Blues Night | 8 PM - Texas blues tribute at Bleachers (300 Middle St).

Hartford | Buckethead | 8 PM | ($) - Guitar virtuoso at Infinity Hall Hartford. Listen Up

Hartford | Pratt Street Sessions: Y2K Night | 6 PM - 2000s throwback party with Booyah! on Pratt Street.

Manchester | The Savage Brothers at Hungry Tiger | 9 PM - Live rock at Hungry Tiger Cafe (116 Charter Oak St).

New Britain | The Eagles Experience | 7:30 PM | ($) - Eagles tribute at Trinity-on-Main (69 Main St). Listen Up

Wethersfield | Strawberry Fest | 5:30 PM - Strawberry-themed celebration (461 Wells Rd). Fun

Avon | Annual Plant Sale | 10 AM-2 PM - Garden club plant sale at Sycamore Hills Recreation Area (635 W Avon Rd).

Bloomfield | Vinyl Crazy! Windsor Record Riot | 12 PM | ($) - Huge vinyl sale at Dudleytown Brewing (83 Old Windsor Rd). Shop Local

Bristol | Kiss Alive! NYC with Virtue N' Vices | 8 PM | ($) - KISS tribute at Bleachers (300 Middle St). Listen Up

Broad Brook | Comedy Craft Beer: Marty Caproni & Steve Nagle | 8 PM | ($) - Stand-up comedy at Broad Brook Opera House (107 Main St). Laugh Out Loud

Broad Brook | East Windsor Garden Club Plant Sale | 9 AM - 2 PM - Plants, tag sale, bake sale and raffle (195 Melrose Rd).

Granby | Dog Swim at Salmon Brook Park | 12-3 PM - Pups take over the pool (215 Salmon Brook St).

Hartford | El Teteo Block Party Car Showcase | 10 AM - Car show at Stowe Center (77 Forest St).

Hartford | Maifest at Dead Language Beer Project | 1 PM - German spring celebration with beer and festivities (1429 Park St).

Plainville | One Year Taproom Anniversary Party | 12 PM - First anniversary celebration at taproom (45 Northwest Dr).

Rocky Hill | Bloom & Build: Spring Planter Workshop | 11 AM | ($) - Create spring planters (1146 Cromwell Ave). Get Crafty

Simsbury | Plant Swap | 11 AM - 2 PM - Exchange plants with fellow gardeners (10 Jim Gallagher Way).

Simsbury | Shout: Billy Joel Tribute | 8 PM | ($) - Piano Man tribute at Talcott Mountain Collective.

South Glastonbury | Tavern Night 1776! | 4 PM | ($) - Colonial tavern experience at Welles-Shipman-Ward House (972 Main St).

Suffield | May Market 2026 | 9 AM - 3 PM - 48th artisan market at Phelps Hatheway Grounds (55 S Main St).

Windsor | Stained Glass Mushroom Class | 1:30 PM - Create stained glass art at Mondazzi Books (570 Hayden Station Rd). Call to reserve 860-285-0538

Berlin | Hard Hittin' Card Show | 11 AM - 4 PM - Sports card show at The Truck Bar (151 Webster Square Rd).

Bloomfield | Yoga with Dogs | 9:30 AM | ($) - Yoga with adoptable dogs at Dog Star Rescue (14 Tobey Rd). Find Balance

Hartford | Pratt Street Sunday Market | 11 AM - 3 PM - Monthly outdoor market on Pratt Street.

Marlborough | Carter Hill Antique Auto Swap | 9 AM - 3 PM - Antique car parts swap at The Farm at Carter Hill (86 East Hampton Rd).

Plainville | Shop For A Cause Spring Market | 12-4 PM - Charity vendor market at Transcend Beer Crafters.

Wethersfield | Rooted & Rising | 10 AM - 4 PM - Plant and garden event (36 Mill St).

Windsor | Windsor Eid ul Adha Bazaar | 1-7 PM - Cultural bazaar at Windsor Ave Community Center (330 Windsor Ave).

5/15

Bloomfield | May Kids Night Out!! | 5-8 PM - Fun activities for kids at Auer Farm (158 Auer Farm Rd). Join the Fun

Enfield | World Turtle Party | 5-8 PM | ($) - Meet turtles and reptiles at Riverside Reptiles Education Center (132 South Rd). Explore

5/16

Glastonbury | 13th Annual Touch A Truck | 10 AM - 2 PM - Kids climb on fire trucks, construction vehicles and more at Smith Middle School (216 Addison Rd). J

Burlington | Johnnycake Mini Fest | 1 PM - Family-friendly festival with carnival rides at Hogans Cider MIll.

Windsor | Spring Fest 2026 | 10 AM - 4 PM | ($) - Family festival at Brown's Harvest (1911 Poquonock Ave). Join the Fun

5/17

East Hartford | Pack 61 Touch-A-Truck | 11 AM - 3 PM - Kids climb on fire trucks, police cars and more (869 Forbes St).

Hartford | World Ballet Company: Cinderella | 6 PM | ($) - Classic fairy tale ballet at The Bushnell (166 Capitol Ave). See the Show

5/18

Manchester | Touch-a-Truck Children's Program | 10-11:30 AM - Kids explore vehicles at Whiton Memorial Library.