Community Calendar

On January 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM, ET, Hamptons Observatory and co-host Suffolk County Community College will present a free, virtual lecture by Dr. Ariel Graykowski, a research scientist from the SETI Institute, who will talk about comets, interstellar visitors such as 3I/ATLAS and its unique features, as well as how professionals and citizen scientists are collaborating to explore the dynamic sky in an effort to learn more about our universe. Details and registration information may be found on https://HamptonsObservatory.org

Sustainable CT, the statewide organization that supports municipal sustainability initiatives, is now accepting applications for its 2026 Fellowship Program – this is a paid fellowship.
Sustainable CT places highly qualified fellows across the state’s Councils of Governments (COGs) to help cities and towns become registered, certified, or recertified with Sustainable CT during the summer.
Fellows are directly engaged in supporting cutting-edge sustainability initiatives and local government operations.
The application deadline is February 9 at 5pm.
• You must be enrolled in a post-secondary degree program or must have graduated in the most recent academic year (2025-2026).
• You must be either enrolled in a Connecticut college or university or be a permanent resident of the state.
Find out more about the Sustainable CT Fellowship Program at sustainablect.org.

Join us for a Musical Mystery Tour at Suzuki Music Schools! Children and families will explore our Early Childhood classes, meet instruments, play music games, and complete their Musical Mystery Tour Passport. Collect whimsical stickers at each stop and reveal the surprise at our closing Mini Concert: A fun, interactive morning for kids of all ages to experience music in our school and community.
Pre-registration is required: https://form.jotform.com/253433980497064

This hands-on workshop series invites writers of all levels to play and experiment with writing in order to hone their craft within a supportive community of peers. Participants will develop skills in character development/voice, description, dialogue, metaphorical language, and narrative arc by producing original work and sharing it together for constructive feedback. The course includes in-class writing prompts, guided discussions, and analysis of published mentor texts as both inspiration and models. Designed for writers of all genres, this six-week course creates a nurturing environment focused on revision and growth.

*Class is limited to 12 students & students must be able to attend ALL workshops.

Children and teens ages 8-20 have the rare opportunity to perform a song or monologue and receive professional feedback from Broadway and film performers, directors, agents, and producers in New Paradigm Theatre’s signature event. Audience members of all ages are invited to watch the performances and learn from our Broadway professionals' extensive feedback.

Sustainable CT, the statewide organization that supports municipal sustainability initiatives, is now accepting applications for its 2026 Fellowship Program – this is a paid fellowship.
Sustainable CT places highly qualified fellows across the state’s Councils of Governments (COGs) to help cities and towns become registered, certified, or recertified with Sustainable CT during the summer.
Fellows are directly engaged in supporting cutting-edge sustainability initiatives and local government operations.
The application deadline is February 9 at 5pm.
• You must be enrolled in a post-secondary degree program or must have graduated in the most recent academic year (2025-2026).
• You must be either enrolled in a Connecticut college or university or be a permanent resident of the state.
Find out more about the Sustainable CT Fellowship Program at sustainablect.org.

Join us for an afternoon of music making! Before the concert, our ringers will serve freshly-baked desserts, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and sparkling lemonade. Win a chance to conduct the bell choir! Try out our instrument and interact with the ringers! We would love to celebrate the new year with you.

Doors open at 1:30 PM.

Critically acclaimed for a "rich, natural sound that's larger and more complex than the sum of its parts" (NPR), and as "singers of superb musicianship and vocal allure" (The New Yorker), New York Polyphony is one of the foremost vocal chamber ensembles active today. Their innovative programming spans Gregorian chant to contemporary commissions, and their Westport performance draws on repertoire from their recently-released album "Sky of My Heart" with music spanning the 12th to 21st centuries.

Acclaimed folk-rock trio The Sweet Remains return to touring in support of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, Embers—a mesmerizing collection of ten new songs that showcase their signature acoustic-driven, three-part harmonies. Produced by longtime collaborator and Grammy-winner Andy Zulla, the album features standout tracks like When The World Slowed Down, You Say, Don’t Count Me Out, and the title track Ember.

On our annual Family Day, we invite families to explore our collections and buildings with storytelling and art-making activities for all ages. Enjoy learning more about the art right here in New Haven.

Free and open to the public.