The poll results from last week weren’t even close… over 96% of you said YES!

So here’s the move: we’re dropping a separate monthly email on the last Thursday of every month with the next month’s top 15-20 events so you can actually plan ahead like a responsible adult (or at least pretend to). Stay tuned.

🐶Adopt-a-pal: Meet Alejandro, a spicy 10-lb Chihuahua with “pick one person and worship them forever” energy, aka your future blanket-burrowing soulmate with a little chaos sprinkled in.

🏡House of the week: This Avon Colonial is the “move in and start living” kind of house, with a bright updated kitchen, dramatic two-story great room, cozy gas-fireplace family room, and a finished lower-level hangout space on a quiet cul-de-sac by open space. Have a look!

🥾Indoor gem of the week: Living Inside Exhibit at the Windsor Art Center is the kind of indoor reset that sticks with you, powerful artwork from Connecticut’s Prison Arts Program that turns four walls into something way bigger. Learn More.

🔭Sky report: Catch Venus + Mercury doing a rare little sunset buddy-up low in the west on Wed (1/28) and Thu (1/29) (binoculars make it pop). Then Sun (2/1) brings the Full Snow Moon, lighting up the night like Connecticut just turned on the big overhead light.

🎉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’ll match you with five other locals who actually fit your vibe (interests, food prefs, personality, all of it), then text you the mystery restaurant that morning so it still feels like a mini adventure. Just show up hungry.

Halfway through, we drop the mystery after-spot where all the tables link up and the night turns into one big “wait…this is hilarious” hang.

$16 bucks locks your seat and covers the matching, booking, planning, and all the behind-the-scenes work so you can skip the annoying group text dance and just go have a night.

👉 Take the quiz, grab your spot, and let’s make a random Thursday feel like a win. 👇Reserve your seat now

The Winter Touch-Grass Tour - If you’ve been hibernating hard, this is your redemption arc. Three hikes in one week means you can pick your level of “I’m outdoorsy now” without committing to full-on REI influencer mode. Saturday (1/31) at 2PM, kick it off with the Case Mountain Hike in Manchester, meeting at Case Mountain (19 Case Mountain Rd) for a solid winter reset and that smug post-hike glow.

Sunday (2/1) at 1PM, slide over to Glastonbury for the Annual Snowshoe Hike, meeting at Earle Park (1325 Main St) for a scenic winter wander that counts as cardio even if you pretend it doesn’t.

Go big with the views on Sunday (2/1) from 11AM-1:30PM for the Community Hike: Heublein Tower Trail in Simsbury, starting at Summit Ridge Dr (1 Summit Ridge Dr) and ending with a snack hang near the summit pavilions. Layer up, bring water, and enjoy the rare winter flex: you did something wholesome and you didn’t even need brunch as a reward.

🪩 Retro Subs just soft-opened in New Britain with a full-on 90s throwback vibe (posters, records, occasional DJ and all)

East Granby | Jukebox Bingo | 6-8PM - Brignole Vineyards (103 Hartford Ave) does bingo, but with music, which means you get to confidently yell “THAT’S MY SONG” and “BINGO” in the same sentence all while winning prizes.

Farmington | Senior Paint Day | 12:30-2:30PM - A chill, low-pressure paint session at the Farmington Senior Center (321 New Britain Ave) where the only rule is “have fun” and the only flex is accidentally making something that looks gallery-ready.

Hartford | Musical: Suffs (1/27-2/1) | Times Vary $ - The Bushnell (166 Capitol Ave) gets the big Broadway energy. Come for the history, stay for the “wait why am I emotional right now” moment. More Info & Tix

West Hartford | Intro to Yoga (5 Week Series) | 7-8PM $ - If your body currently moves like a folding chair, this is your redemption arc. A Bit of a Stretch (23 Brook St) is running a beginner series that’s equal parts “learn the basics” and “stop making that noise when you stand up.” Sign Up

Glastonbury | All Levels Pickleball Clinics | 9:30-10:30AM $ - Glastonbury Tennis Club (228 Oak St) runs a clinic that’s equal parts cardio, strategy, and “why is this so addicting.” All levels welcome, competitive energy optional. More Info

Hartford | Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Charlotte Checkers | 7PM $ - Midweek hockey at the XL Center (1 Civic Center Plaza) is the perfect “I need to feel something” plan. Loud, fast, and wildly satisfying even if you can’t explain icing. Get Passes

Manchester | Comic: Eric D'Alessandro | 7PM $ - You’re going to laugh, you’re going to snort, and you’re going to pretend the Hartford Funny Bone (194 Buckland Hills Dr) didn’t just humble you in public with one perfectly timed joke. Secure a Spot

Bristol | Acoustic Open Mic | 6:30-9:30PM - Your “I only play in my bedroom” era becomes a public performance at New Cambridge Project (139 Center St). Show up, sign up, and watch the room collectively decide they’re brave enough to clap for strangers.

Enfield | Paint & Sip: Midwinter Glow Edition | 6-8:30PM $ - Powder Hollow Brewery (504 Hazard Ave) is hosting winter therapy with paintbrushes. You sip, you paint, you suddenly believe you could sell art on Etsy (do not quit your day job yet). Supplies included. Register

Manchester | Comic: Lavelle Dontae | 7PM $ - Funny Bone (194 Buckland Hills Dr) is the move if your week needs a little comic relief. Sit down, laugh a lot, and let someone else do the talking for once. Deets

New Britain | The Beehive Exchange: From Hive to Harvest | 6:30PM - New Britain Museum of American Art (1141 Stanley St) has a talk that’s part nature nerd, part “maybe I should start a hobby that isn’t scrolling.” Reserve a Spot

Hartford | Hartford Northeast RV & Camping Show (1/30-2/1) | 12-8PM $ - Connecticut Convention Center (100 Columbus Blvd) is about to become a rolling palace parade of RVs. Even if you don’t buy anything, you’ll leave planning a summer you don’t have PTO for. More Info

Hartford | Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Bridgeport Islanders | 7PM $ - PeoplesBank Arena (1 Civic Center Plaza) is the place to yell responsibly, eat something fried, and emotionally invest in men on skates for two and a half hours. Bonus points if you learn the goal song by the second period. Passes

Manchester | Comic: Craig Conant (1/30 & 1/31) | 7PM & 9:30PM $ - Hartford Funny Bone (194 Buckland Hills Dr) is bringing in Craig Conant for the kind of standup that has you laughing, wincing, then laughing even harder. Get Access

Manchester | Live Radio Show w/ Geno Auriemma & Bob Joyce | 6PM $ - This is the Connecticut sports group chat, but live version of a Friday night at Café Aura (45 E. Center St). Expect stories, laughs, and at least one moment that makes you say “of course Geno said that.” Call (860) 643-2751 to reserve your spot.

Newington | Chamber Bingo Night | 6-9:30PM $ - Portuguese Club of Hartford (730 N Mountain Rd) is serving classic bingo energy: 10 Games, big prizes, louder personalities, and a room full of people who absolutely believe they’re on a hot streak. Bring cash and your luckiest pen. Doors open at 6PM, Bingo starts at 7PM.

Bloomfield | A Fleetwood Mac Candlelight Experience | 6-9PM $ - Bloomfield Congregational Church (30 Church St) is going full cozy-core with live music by candlelight. It’s romantic, dramatic, and you’ll feel personally victimized by “Landslide” in the best way. Tix

Enfield | Winter Beater Car Meet | 10AM-12PM - The parking lot at 1 Peerless Way #17 is about to look like a greatest-hits album of “this car owes me nothing and I still love it.” Come for the rides, stay for the stories and the unapologetic rust pride. Award for dirtiest car.

Farmington | Free Antique Appraisals | 11AM-4PM - Bring your “this was in my attic” mystery item to Antiq’s LLC (67 Hyde Rd) and let the pros tell you if it’s treasure or just… a cool piece.

Newington | CT Contacts Singles Dance Party | 7PM-12AM $ - Casa Mia on the Hill (111 Golf St) is expecting 300+ singles to the party. Gourmet dinner & dessert buffet and a DJ pumping out the music to groove to. If you’re going, bring your best “I’m just here to dance” confidence. (pay-at-door, cash). Details

South Windsor | Love Local Market (1/31 & 2/1) | 10AM-4PM - Connecticut Valley Brewing Company (765 Sullivan Ave) is turning into a local-maker treasure hunt. Shop small, snack big, and convince yourself you only came for “one thing.”

Hartford | UConn Women vs. Tennessee | 12PM $ - PeoplesBank Arena (1 Civic Center Plaza) is going full big-game energy for this rivalry matchup. Wear blue & white, bring your loudest voice, and prepare to feel way too invested by halftime. Passes

Southington | Cornhole Tournament | Doors 12PM, Games 1PM $ - Cadillac Ranch (45 Jude Ln) is turning Sunday into a double-elimination beanbag showdown with cash prizes, raffles, and peak “I swear that was in” energy. Sign me up

Enfield | Beginner Country Line Dancing Session | 6:30-8PM $ - The American Legion Tanguay Magill Post 80 (566 Enfield St) is hosting the most confidence-building Monday night possible. You’ll start awkward, then suddenly you’re counting steps like you’ve been doing it for years. More Info

Hartford | Inspire Center: Expanded Hours | 10AM-4:30PM $ - The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History (1 Elizabeth St) turns history into a hands-on “let’s build something” playground, with museum objects as the inspiration and problem-solving as the whole point. It’s included with admission, and these hours are the rare bonus version (normally weekends only).

Simsbury | Open Art Creative Collective | 10AM-12PM - Gather On Hopmeadow (961 Hopmeadow St) is hosting a free, bring-your-own-project creative hang for painters, crafters, writers, and anyone who just wants to make stuff near other humans. It’s supportive, low-pressure, and there’s a suggested $5 donation to keep the lights on.

1/27
Manchester | Puzzle Day | 10AM-12PM $ - Lutz Children’s Museum (247 S Main St) turns into the ultimate rainy-day brain workout. Bring patience, bring snacks, and bring someone who won’t “help” by stealing all the edge pieces.

1/28
Berlin | Crafternoon: Foil Winter Tree (Gr. K+) | 2-3PM - Your kid gets to make shiny winter art, you get 60 minutes where nobody asks for a snack. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library (234 Kensington Rd) understood the assignment.”

Manchester | Preschool Dance Party | 10:30-11:00AM - This is not a “cute little wiggle.” This is a full-scale toddler rave. Mary Cheney Library (586 Main St) brings the music, the kids bring chaos, and you bring snacks and optimism.

1/29
Farmington | Baby Steps Support Group (Ages 0-12mo) | 10:30-11:30AM - New-parent life moves fast, so Barney Library (71 Main St) is hitting pause for a little sanity + support. Come for the community, stay because someone else finally gets it.

1/30
Berlin | Library Littles Playgroup (Ages 0-5) | 10:30-12PM - Berlin-Peck Memorial Library (234 Kensington Rd) turns into toddler social hour where the kids roam free and the adults compare survival notes. Expect toys, tiny chaos, and at least one dramatic goodbye.

1/31
Manchester | Hot Chocolate Bar (Ages 7-11) | 11:30AM-12:15PM - Manchester Public Library (586 Main St) is doing what it does best: making childhood feel magical and sugar-powered.

New Britain | Art Explorers (Ages 6-8) | 10:30AM-12PM $ - New Britain Museum of American Art (56 Lexington St) is basically running a creativity gym for kids. They’ll try new techniques, get messy in the right ways, and leave proud of something that is definitely going on the fridge. Sign Up

2/2
Manchester | Groundhog Day w/ Chuckles | 6:15-8AM $ - Meet Chuckles at Lutz Children’s Museum for Connecticut’s most official weather guess. Press entrance opens at 6AM, there’s coffee + baked goods on deck, and the museum stays open 9AM-12PM with groundhog crafts and activities all morning. Reservations required

1/28
⬢ Southington - Kinsman Brewing Co. | Stanley Street Big Band | 7:30-9:30PM

1/29
⬢ Hartford - Arch St. Tavern | Drunken Doja Monkey & MJT | 9PM $
⬢ Hartford - Infinity Music Hall | Lettuce: Cook World Tour | 8PM $

1/30
⬢ Berlin - The Truck Bar | Change-Up | 8PM
⬢ Broad Brook - Opera House | Little Lies (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) | 8PM $
⬢ Hartford - Arch St. Tavern | The Vices, Italian Oranges, Lox and Keys | 8PM $
⬢ Hartford - Black Eyed Sally’s | Otis & The Hurricanes | 8-11PM
⬢ Hartford - Infinity Music Hall | Moondance (Van Morrison Tribute) | 8PM $
⬢ Manchester - Ryan’s Sports Bar | Cliffside Push Back (Phish Tribute) | 9PM

1/31
⬢ Bloomfield - Congregational Church | Fleetwood Mac Candlelight Experience | 6-7PM & 8-9PM $
⬢ Hartford - Black Eyed Sally’s | Tas Cru | 8-11PM
⬢ Hartford - Infinity Music Hall | Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson Tribute) | 8PM $
⬢ Simsbury - Talcott Mountain Collective | Phloyd is Dead | 8-11PM $
⬢ South Windsor - The Pub | 384 East | 7PM
⬢ Southington - Kinsman Brewing Co. | Capricorn & Righteous Continental | 6-11PM $

2/1
⬢ Newington - The Flying Monkey | Stoltz & Co Blues | 5:30PM
⬢ Hartford - Infinity Music Hall | Justin Furstenfeld | 8PM $
⬢ West Hartford - Hoffman Auditorium | Incanto: An Afternoon at the Opera | 3PM $