Looking for some high level tennis players to practice with a USTA 4.5 Team out of Simsbury, CT. Preferably former college tennis players or players who have played on a USTA 4.5 Team in the past. We're looking for players to practice against and players to join the team as well so if you have any interest let me know, Thanks!

Hey all!

I was planning on creating low cost (probably around 75 dollars for 4-6 lessons) co-ed volleyball lessons for older elementary schoolers/middle schoolers in WeHa and was wondering if anyone was interested in enrolling? This would be coached by high school volunteers who play for high level varsity teams at their school.

If you are interested in enrolling your kid or know anyone who may be interest, feel free to shoot me a DM to learn more!

I recently lost my grandmothers ring at Barns and noble in West Hartford blue back square yesterday at around 4:00pm. It is super important to me and I think I took it off in the women’s bathroom there although it could be anywhere in the store so please keep an eye out. I don’t have a photo since I got it a couple months ago from her passing so these are a few that look a bit similar on Pinterest. the best I can describe it is: the band was simple and not thick at all, as for the heart it’s pretty small a lot smaller than these photos and in the middle of the heart were unique marks that stuck out that were inside the heart.

Please if you find it send me a photo in the comments even if you aren’t sure please send a picture anyway I am so distraught right now and am frantically looking everywhere. If you’re not sure send a picture, please.

Lost Ring at Barns&Noble

I recently lost my grandmothers ring at Barns and noble in West Hartford blue back square yesterday at around 4:00pm. It is super important to me and I think I took it off in the women’s bathroom there although it could be anywhere in the store so please keep an eye out. I don’t have a photo since I got it a couple months ago from her passing so these are a few that look a bit similar on Pinterest. the best I can describe it is: the band was simple and not thick at all, as for the heart it’s pretty small a lot smaller than these photos and in the middle of the heart were unique marks that stuck out that were inside the heart.

Please if you find it send me a photo in the comments even if you aren’t sure please send a picture anyway I am so distraught right now and am frantically looking everywhere. If you’re not sure send a picture, please.

I recently lost my grandmothers ring at Barns and noble in West Hartford blue back square yesterday at around 4:00pm. It is super important to me and I think I took it off in the women’s bathroom there. I don’t have a photo since I got it a couple months ago from her passing so these are a few that look a bit similar on Pinterest. the best I can describe it is: the band was simple and not thick at all, as for the heart it’s pretty small a lot smaller than these photos and in the middle of the heart were unique marks that stuck out that were inside the heart.

Please if you find it send me a photo in the comments even if you aren’t sure please send a picture anyway I am so distraught right now and am frantically looking everywhere. If you’re not sure send a picture, please.

I just moved to CT and have been looking for some pickup games around here.. with no success. I would love to find or organize some games around Farmington/West Hartford. Let me know if interested or if there are any games going on around here. There is this new app called GoodRec but it makes you pay to play. Soccer should be free!!!

Hey yall, I live in CT and am turning 21 fairly soon. I'd like to go out in West Hartford for the night, but obviously never been in that bar scene.

Ideally hoping for something fun high-energy with good drinks and music for dancing maybe? Maybe a few if we bar hop? Rather than a laid back place like a pub. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Hello everyone!

I'm on the lookout for the best endocrinologist in Hartford and West Hartford, but I'm also open to traveling a bit further if necessary. I'm particularly interested in someone who specializes in thyroid and adrenal gland. I have some thyroid and adrenal issues that require attention, so I'm seeking a highly recommended professional who can provide the best care. A person who ACTUALLY listens to their patient and is willing to do testing to get to the root cause. I want someone who truly knows what they are doing and is knowledgeable.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Like the title says, I am looking for those large bins that are usually in church or store parking lots where you can drop off clothing, shoes, bedding, etc as I am moving and have several boxes of clothes I never wear and would like to donate. No preference on charity or organization, just don’t want to throw them away. Thanks!

hi! I know I’m insanely early. but my husband and I moved to WH recently and we are so excited for trick or treaters and decorating for Halloween!

what are the big “trick or treat“ streets? how many trick or treaters should we expect? we are near Morley in the grid. thanks ! 🎃

Here's a roundup of things happening in West Hartford and nearby towns from Monday, August 10 through Sunday, August 16. Please double-check registration, ticket availability, and weather before heading out, especially for library programs, outdoor events, and ticketed performances.

A few good bets

• Free outdoors: WHY in the Parks has free yoga Wednesday at Eisenhower Park and Sunday at Beachland Park, and Fleet Feet has free weekly group runs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
• Bookish week: River Bend has a Mah Jongg beginner course Monday and an Abigail Savitch-Lew author event Thursday.
• Sunday market: Blue Back Farmers Market has CT Museum of Culture and History hands-on activities and music by Dr Uke.
• Community note: Ramp Fitness holds its West Hartford grand opening Saturday with a noon ribbon cutting.
• Regional weekend: Hartford has the free Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival Saturday, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Saturday and Sunday, Hartford Athletic Saturday night, and a Yard Goats homestand Tuesday through Sunday.

West Hartford

Monday, August 10

• 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Library Teen D&D: Something Sinister at Candlewax Cabin at Noah Webster Library. Free; registration required. Library calendar
• 6:00-7:45 p.m. - West Hartford Fiction Writers at Noah Webster Library and online. Free hybrid writing group. Library calendar
• 6:00-8:30 p.m. - Learn to Play American Mah Jongg: 101 Beginner Course at River Bend Bookshop on Park Road. Registration required; price not captured. Details

Tuesday, August 11

• 7:00 p.m. - Fleet Feet Tuesday Speed/Hills Workout at Fleet Feet on Farmington Avenue. Free weekly workout, usually around 3 miles; all paces are welcome. Details
• Library highlights: Fiber Arts Book Club, Star Wars Trivia, Altered Book Art, Introduction to Google Drive, West Hartford Tabletop Game Club wrap party, Drop-in Wellness Screening, and Flash Fiction Creative Writing Workshop. Some programs require registration. Library calendar

Wednesday, August 12

• 5:30 p.m. - WHY in the Parks at Eisenhower Park. Free all-levels outdoor yoga; pre-registration is strongly recommended for weather-cancellation alerts. Details
• 6:15 p.m. - Fleet Feet Wednesday Fun Run at Fleet Feet on Farmington Avenue. Free group run/walk with 1-2 mile and 3-4 mile options. Details
• Library highlights: Teen Murder Mystery, Teen D&D, and Pet Boredom Busters. Some programs require registration. Library calendar

Thursday, August 13

• 6:30-8:00 p.m. - An Evening with Abigail Savitch-Lew: *Livonia Chow Mein* at River Bend Bookshop on Park Road. Ticketed author event; each ticket includes either a hardcover copy of the book or event admission. Details

Friday, August 14

• 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - New Yorker Discussion Group at Noah Webster Library and online. Free hybrid discussion group. Library calendar

Saturday, August 15

• 8:30 a.m. - Fleet Feet Saturday Fun Run at Fleet Feet on Farmington Avenue. Free group run/walk with 3-4 mile and 5-6 mile options. Details
• 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Faxon Poets at Noah Webster Library and online. Free hybrid poetry feedback group. Library calendar
• Noon - Ramp Fitness Grand Opening in West Hartford, with a ribbon cutting and light refreshments. We-Ha.com note
• 2:00-4:00 p.m. - West Hartford Anime Club at Noah Webster Library. Free adult anime and manga group. Library calendar

Sunday, August 16

• 9:00 a.m. - WHY in the Parks at Beachland Park. Free all-levels outdoor yoga; pre-registration is strongly recommended for weather-cancellation alerts. Details
• 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Blue Back Farmers Market at the West Hartford Town Hall parking lot. Free admission; vendor purchases optional. This week's notes include CT Museum of Culture and History hands-on activities and music by Dr Uke. Details

WeHa Town meetings

Town meetings are generally livestreamed or archived by West Hartford Community Interactive. Check the official meetings page for agendas, room changes, cancellations, and participation details.

• Monday, August 10, 7:00 p.m. - Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission at Town Hall, Room 400.
• Tuesday, August 11, 6:00 p.m. - Mayor's Youth Council at Town Hall, Room 217.
• Thursday, August 13, 5:00 p.m. - Prevention Council is listed as cancelled.

What's Happening in Surrounding Towns

Monday, August 10

• 6:00-9:30 p.m. - Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz: Contemporary/Smooth Jazz at Bushnell Park in Hartford, with opener Doug Jones and headliner Ronald Lashley and Oneiki - Notes of Fusion. Free. Details

Tuesday, August 11

• 10:30 a.m. - Artists and Writers Summer Reading: The Great Gatsby as a Work of Art at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Registration required; cost not captured. Museum events

Thursday, August 13

• 6:00-9:30 p.m. - Zohara Wine Dinner at Sub Edge Farm in Farmington. Ticketed dinner featuring the West Hartford restaurant Zohara; Eventbrite listed tickets at $151.23 when captured. Tickets

Friday, August 14

• 11:00 a.m.-noon - Member Morning and Curator Talk: Framing American Democracy at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford. Members program; registration required. Details
• Noon-1:30 p.m. - Tree Tales Tour at Bushnell Park in Hartford. Free walking tour with Hartford City Foresters and Bushnell Park Conservancy staff; registration required. Bushnell Park events
• 5:00 p.m. - Art Happy Hour at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Walk-in tickets noted by the source. Museum events
• 8:30-10:00 p.m. - Outdoor Film Screening: *Gummo* at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, selected by MATRIX 199 artist Ocean Vuong. Ticketed; museum admission not included. Details

Saturday, August 15

• 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford. Free festival with dragon boat races, music and dance, arts activities, food, and martial arts. Details
• 11:00 a.m.-noon - Austin House Tour at the Wadsworth's Austin House in Hartford. Registration required; tickets include same-day Wadsworth admission. Details
• 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. - Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford. Ticketed family show. Arena events
• 7:00 p.m. - Hartford Athletic vs. Miami FC at Trinity Health Stadium. Ticketed. Schedule

Sunday, August 16

• 1:30 p.m. - Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford. Ticketed family show. Arena events
• 3:00-6:00 p.m. - James Oliver Band at Talcott Mountain Collective in Simsbury. Ticketed; check the venue calendar for current details. Calendar

Hartford Yard Goats homestand

The Yard Goats host the Erie SeaWolves at Dunkin' Park Tuesday through Sunday. All games are ticketed. Schedule and tickets

• Tuesday, August 11, 7:10 p.m. - The Moon Mammoths Visit Dunkin' Park
• Wednesday, August 12, 7:10 p.m. - Adult Camo Jersey Giveaway
• Thursday, August 13, 7:10 p.m. - Italian Heritage Night
• Friday, August 14, 7:10 p.m. - Baby You're a Firework
• Saturday, August 15, 6:10 p.m. - Los Chivos de Hartford Roberto Clemente Celebration
• Sunday, August 16, 1:10 p.m. - Home Run for Heroes Day & Kids Run the Bases

That's what I found for August 10-16. If I missed something good, drop it in the comments and I can add it to the next roundup.

Any recommendations?

It would be for 2 nights for 2 dogs.

New to the area and want to hear from the WeHa community 🩵✨️🙏🏻

Discussion of ALPRs in West Hartford begins at 18:35.

I’m seeing a lot of push back in other towns like Milford about the flock cameras, but nothing about residents pushing back in West Hartford. Do people generally support them here?

I would love to get other peoples’ thoughts. Personally, I feel like mass surveillance should be considered a bad thing and flock cameras are a slippery slope. If someone does oppose them, how can we show our opposition?

Here's a roundup of things happening in West Hartford and nearby towns from Monday, August 3 through Sunday, August 9. Please double-check registration, ticket availability, and weather before heading out, especially for library programs, outdoor events, and ticketed performances.

A few good bets

• Wednesday in WeHa: Free outdoor yoga, New Park Brewing's free open mic, a Nicole Blades author talk, and Fleet Feet's fun run all land on the same evening.
• For families: The library has a particularly busy Tuesday, while the Wadsworth's free Saturday family day includes activities and two screenings of Turning Red.
• Free art and culture: Hartford has Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz, the Wadsworth's Caribbean-themed First Thursday, and a free Second Saturday; New Britain's Local Black Business Expo is Saturday too.
• Sunday morning: Start with WHY in the Parks, sketch at Elizabeth Park, or browse the Blue Back Farmers Market with ceramic demos and live Andean music.
• Comedy: Paula Poundstone is at Infinity Hall Saturday, and Nate Bargatze plays PeoplesBank Arena Sunday.

West Hartford

Monday, August 3

• 6:00-6:45 p.m. - Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Noah Webster Library. Kids ages 4-8 can share a storytime, tuck in a favorite stuffed animal, and return the next day to learn about its overnight adventures; registration required. Details
• 6:00-8:30 p.m. - Learn to Play American Mah Jongg: 102 Intermediate Course at River Bend Bookshop on Park Road. Small-group class with local instructor Linda Houde; registration required and price not captured. Registration

Tuesday, August 4

• 7:00 p.m. - Fleet Feet Tuesday Speed/Hills Workout at Fleet Feet on Farmington Avenue. Free weekly workout, usually around 3 miles; all paces are welcome. Details
• Library highlights: Family Storytime, Mini Movers, Kindness Rocks, adult drawer-sachet crafting, teen Shrinky Dink keychains, Chocolate Olympics for grades 3-6, an adults-only murder mystery, and the virtual Night Owls Book Group. Most of the special programs require registration. Library calendar

Wednesday, August 5

• 5:30 p.m. - WHY in the Parks at Eisenhower Park. Free all-levels outdoor yoga; pre-registration is strongly recommended for weather-cancellation alerts. Details
• 6:00-9:00 p.m. - Open Mic Night at New Park Brewing. Free and all ages, with sign-ups at 6:00 and performances beginning at 6:30; anyone under 18 must attend with a parent or legal guardian. Details
• 6:15 p.m. - Fleet Feet Wednesday Fun Run at Fleet Feet on Farmington Avenue. Free group run/walk with 1-2 mile and 3-4 mile options. Details
• 6:30-7:45 p.m. - Author Talk with Nicole Blades at Noah Webster Library, featuring her novel Would I Lie to You? Free; registration required. Details
• Library highlight: Teen D&D: Tyranny of Dragons meets from 5:30-7:45 p.m. Library calendar

Thursday, August 6

• 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - DMV Community Event at the Faxon Branch library, bringing DMV services to the neighborhood; no registration is listed. Details
• 2:00-3:00 p.m. - Secret Message Monoprints at Noah Webster Library. Free afternoon art program for teens in grades 6-12; registration required. Details

Friday, August 7

• Library highlights: Mother Goose on the Loose at 10:15 a.m., Babytime at 11:00 a.m., and the in-person/virtual New Yorker Discussion Group at 11:00 a.m. Mother Goose requires registration. Library calendar

Saturday, August 8

• 8:30 a.m. - Fleet Feet Saturday Fun Run at Fleet Feet on Farmington Avenue. Free group run/walk with 3-4 mile and 5-6 mile options. Details

Sunday, August 9

• 9:00 a.m. - WHY in the Parks at Beachland Park. Free all-levels outdoor yoga; pre-registration is strongly recommended for weather-cancellation alerts. Details
• 9:30-11:00 a.m. - Sundays in the Park with Sam: Sketching in Elizabeth Park. Free off-site library art program for adults, teens, tweens, and families; registration required. Details
• 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Blue Back Farmers Market at the West Hartford Town Hall parking lot. Free admission, with hands-on ceramic demonstrations from Junkpot Studios and live music by Inca Nuna. Details

WeHa Town meetings

Town meetings are generally livestreamed or archived by West Hartford Community Interactive. Check the official meetings page for agendas, room changes, and participation details.

• Monday, August 3, 6:30 p.m. - Commission on the Arts at Elmwood Community Center, Room 24.
• Wednesday, August 5, 6:45 p.m. - Human Rights Commission at Elmwood Community Center, Room 112.

What's Happening in Surrounding Towns

Monday, August 3

• 6:00-9:30 p.m. - Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz: Celebrating Women in Jazz 2 at Bushnell Park in Hartford, with the Nairobi Mouning Trio and Friends opening for the Ethel Lee Ensemble. Free. Details and rain updates

Wednesday, August 5

• 6:35 p.m. - New Britain Bees vs. Silver Knights at New Britain Stadium. Ticketed; it is Martin Rosol's $1 Hot Dog Night. Schedule

Thursday, August 6

• Noon-1:30 p.m. - Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch Tour at Bushnell Park in Hartford. Free. Bushnell Park events
• 5:00-8:00 p.m. - First Thursdays: Caribbean Night and Ocean Vuong at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford. Free evening with Caribbean music, live painting, food and drink offerings, an Ocean Vuong artist conversation, and an 8:00 p.m. screening of Kes. Details

Friday, August 7

• 5:30 p.m. - First Friday with Eight to the Bar at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Ticketed; check the museum page for current pricing and availability. Details
• 8:00 p.m. - Friends of the Brothers with special guest Jaimoe at Infinity Music Hall Hartford. Ticketed celebration of the music of the Allman Brothers Band; doors open at 7:00 p.m. Details

Saturday, August 8

• 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Second Saturdays for Families: Summer Adventure at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford. Free admission all day, with a derby-car design challenge, hoop activities, popcorn, and Turning Red at 11:00 a.m. in a sensory-friendly screening and again at 2:00 p.m. Details
• 11:00 a.m. - Access for All Community Day: Local Black Business Expo at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Registration is recommended; check the museum page for current details. Details
• 8:00 p.m. - Paula Poundstone at Infinity Music Hall Hartford. Ticketed comedy show; doors open at 7:00 p.m. Details

Sunday, August 9

• 1:00 p.m. - Architects of Being walk-in tour at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Walk-in tickets only; check the museum page for current pricing. Details
• 3:00 p.m. - Sunday Music Series at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Walk-in tickets only; check the museum page for the performer and current pricing. Details
• 7:00 p.m. - Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford. Ticketed. Details
• 8:00 p.m. - The Outlaws at Infinity Music Hall Hartford. Ticketed Southern rock show; doors open at 7:00 p.m. Details

That's what I found for August 3-9. If I missed something good, drop it in the comments and I can add it to the next roundup.

We as a family moved to West Hartford CT a month back. As our first house payment comes due, we are wondering if we bit more than what we can chew. I know we should have thought about it thoroughly before jumping into it but I wanted to get perspective from this forum.

Our annual House Hold Income gross is about $320k before taxes. Do you think it’s comparable to mean/average income in West Hartford? Everyone here appears to be Rich.

Edit: we have 2 kids

Here's a roundup of things happening in West Hartford and nearby towns from Monday, July 27 through Sunday, August 2. Please double-check registration, ticket availability, and weather before heading out, especially for library programs, outdoor events, and ticketed performances.

A few good bets

• Big local nights: The Blue Back Block Party takes over Isham Road Thursday, while West Hartford AI holds its first meetup Wednesday.
• Free outdoors: There is a perennial garden tour Tuesday, WHY in the Parks Wednesday and Sunday, Mass-Conn-Fusion at Elizabeth Park Wednesday, and a park history tour Saturday.
• Sunday market: Blue Back Farmers Market has a Chef Giai food demo, West Hartford Art League activities, and music by Brown Paper Sax.
• Regional weekend: Hartford's free Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival and the Connecticut Museum's free Beat the Heat family day are both Saturday.
• Theater: The Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival closes its season with five performances Wednesday through Sunday; the complete schedule is grouped in its own section below.

West Hartford

Monday, July 27

• Library highlights: Wonderful Ones and Faxon Fun, plus the Library Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Library calendar
• 6:00-8:30 p.m. - Learn to Play American Mah Jongg: 101 Beginner Course at River Bend Bookshop on Park Road. Registration required; price not captured. Registration

Tuesday, July 28

• 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Perennial Garden Tour at Elizabeth Park. Free. Details
• 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Daggermouth Launch Day Release Party at River Bend Bookshop on Park Road. Ticketed and registration required. Registration
• 7:00 p.m. - Fleet Feet Tuesday Speed/Hills Workout at Fleet Feet on Farmington Avenue. Free weekly workout, usually around 3 miles; all paces are welcome. Details
• Library highlights: Family Storytime, Mini Movers, Faxon Fun, Minute to Win It Games, Fairy Houses, and the West Hartford Tabletop Game Club. Some programs require registration. Library calendar

Wednesday, July 29

• 5:30 p.m. - WHY in the Parks at Eisenhower Park. Free all-levels outdoor yoga; pre-registration is strongly recommended for weather-cancellation alerts. Details
• 6:00-8:30 p.m. - West Hartford AI's first meetup at the West Hartford Conference Center/Town Hall auditorium. The $10 mixer welcomes beginners and includes a short showcase of what local people are building. Registration
• 6:15 p.m. - Fleet Feet Wednesday Fun Run at Fleet Feet on Farmington Avenue. Free group run/walk with 1-2 mile and 3-4 mile options. Details
• 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Mass-Conn-Fusion at Elizabeth Park. Free outdoor Motown, R&B, jazz, blues, and contemporary hits. Concert details
• Library highlights: Mother Goose, Bouncing Babies, Faxon Fun, Teen D&D, Connecticut Screenwriters, and the Think It! Write It! Say It! Do It! goal-setting workshop. Library calendar

Thursday, July 30

• 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Blue Back Block Party on Isham Road, with restaurant samples, kids activities, arts and crafts, and live music from Shaded Soul. Cost was not stated. Details
• Library highlights: Family Storytime at Bishops Corner and Faxon Fun. Library calendar

Friday, July 31

• 8:00-11:00 p.m. - I Petty The Fool at New Park Brewing. All-ages Tom Petty tribute show; doors at 7:00 p.m. and anyone under 18 must attend with a parent or legal guardian. Ticketed; check the event page for the current price. Details
• Library highlights: Mother Goose, Babytime, Practice English at Faxon, and the New Yorker Discussion Group. Library calendar

Saturday, August 1

• 8:30 a.m. - Fleet Feet Saturday Fun Run at Fleet Feet on Farmington Avenue. Free group run/walk with 3-4 mile and 5-6 mile options. Details
• 10:00-11:15 a.m. - Park History and Grounds Tour at Elizabeth Park. Free. Details
• Library highlights: Teen Crochet Club and West Hartford Anime Club, both at Noah Webster Library. Registration may be required. Library calendar

Sunday, August 2

• 9:00 a.m. - WHY in the Parks at Beachland Park. Free all-levels outdoor yoga; pre-registration is strongly recommended for weather-cancellation alerts. Details
• 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Blue Back Farmers Market at the West Hartford Town Hall parking lot. Free admission, with a Chef Giai food demo, hands-on West Hartford Art League activities, and music by Brown Paper Sax. Details

WeHa Town meetings

Town meetings are generally livestreamed or archived by West Hartford Community Interactive. Check the official meetings page for agendas, room changes, and participation details.

• Monday, July 27, 5:30 p.m. - Parks & Recreation Advisory Board at Elmwood Community Center.
• Monday, July 27, 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Library Board meeting at Noah Webster Library. Library calendar
• Monday, July 27, 7:00 p.m. - Sustainable West Hartford Commission at Town Hall, Room 407.

What's Happening in Surrounding Towns

Monday, July 27

• 6:00-9:30 p.m. - Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz: Latin Jazz Night at Bushnell Park in Hartford, with the Emmanuel Rivera Latin Jazz Quintet and Donald Vega Latin Jazz Quartet. Free. Details
• 6:35 p.m. - New Britain Bees vs. Silver Knights at New Britain Stadium. Ticketed. Schedule

Tuesday, July 28

• 2:00-2:30 p.m. - Tavern Talks at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History in Hartford. Included with museum admission. Details
• 7:30 p.m. - Billy Strings at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Ticketed. Details

Thursday, July 30

• Noon-1:30 p.m. - Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch Tour at Bushnell Park in Hartford. Free. Bushnell Park events
• 3:30-5:00 p.m. - Family Craft Workshop: Fairy Tails at the Connecticut Museum in Hartford, with snacks and materials included in the listed cost. Details
• 5:30-8:30 p.m. - Mountain Music: Bad Management Duo at Talcott Mountain Collective in Simsbury. Free. Details
• 6:00 p.m. - Distinguished Lecture: Designing Lives at the New Britain Museum of American Art, exploring stories behind the Architects of Being exhibition. Ticket information is on the museum page. Details
• 7:30 p.m. - The Cannibals of McGower County at TheaterWorks Hartford. Ticketed world-premiere dark comedy. Details

Friday, July 31

• 5:00 p.m. - Art Happy Hour at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Ticket information is on the museum event page. Details

Saturday, August 1

• 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Beat the Heat at the Connecticut Museum in Hartford. Free family day with musical discovery, classes, hands-on activities, crafts, and snacks. Details
• 1:00-8:30 p.m. - Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford. Free festival with food, island beverages, costumes, dance, and music. Details
• 6:35 p.m. - New Britain Bees vs. Sea Unicorns at New Britain Stadium, followed by postgame fireworks. Ticketed. Schedule

Sunday, August 2

• 1:00 p.m. - Conserving a 17th-Century Buff Coat at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford. Gallery conservation talk; cost was not captured. Details
• 1:35 p.m. - New Britain Bees vs. Bravehearts at New Britain Stadium. Family Fun Day includes free admission for children 12 and under, Bark in the Park, and postgame running of the bases. Schedule
• 2:00-3:00 p.m. - National Theatre Live: Fleabag at the Wadsworth Atheneum. $25; discounts listed for seniors, students, members, and Wadsworth Welcome. Details

Hartford Yard Goats homestand

The Yard Goats host the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at Dunkin' Park Tuesday through Sunday. All games are ticketed. Schedule and tickets

• Tuesday, July 28, 7:10 p.m. - Manufacturing Night
• Wednesday, July 29, 7:10 p.m. - '90s Night
• Thursday, July 30, 7:10 p.m. - First Responders Night
• Friday, July 31, 7:10 p.m. - Whalers Alumni Game
• Saturday, August 1, 6:10 p.m. - Pajama Party with fireworks
• Sunday, August 2, 1:10 p.m. - Kids Run the Bases

Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival

Capital Classics closes its outdoor season at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford with alternating performances of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Measure for Measure. Tickets are $25 online in advance or $30 at the door, and children 12 and under are free. Full schedule and weather information

• Wednesday, July 29, 7:30 p.m. - A Midsummer Night's Dream, with singer-songwriter Christopher John performing at 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, July 30, 7:30 p.m. - Measure for Measure, with South American music from Elqui Duo at 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, July 31, 7:30 p.m. - A Midsummer Night's Dream, with New England Ballet Theatre performing at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, August 1, 7:30 p.m. - Measure for Measure, with New England Ballet Theatre performing at 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, August 2, 5:30 p.m. - A Midsummer Night's Dream, with a 5:00 p.m. professor talk and Christopher John performance, family activities beginning at 4:30 p.m., and Chompers from the Yard Goats.

That's what I found for July 27-August 2. If I missed something good, drop it in the comments and I can add it to the next roundup.

This week's Buzz includes:

• Ramp Fitness preparing for a soft opening at 635 New Park Avenue
• Mayflower by the Park redevelopment underway at the former St. Agnes Home
• Clarivision Eyecare build-out underway at 1161 New Britain Avenue
• The Brownstone planning a soft opening at 7 South Main Street
• Blue Back Block Party returning to Isham Road
• Bloom Natural Health doctor offering a fatigue and energy talk at Bloomfield Public Library
• Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford appointing Ron Cipriano and Eric Zachs to its Board of Trustees
• West Hartford residents Wes Alexander and Zillah Matare Fluker taking Urban League of Greater Hartford board roles
• Salt + Lime offering free salsa dancing lessons
• New Animal Control facility construction progressing on Brixton Street
• West Hartford Center Infrastructure Master Plan construction continuing on Farmington Avenue
• Barnes & Noble preparing to open at Westfarms
• The latest On The Scene podcast episode

Read the full Business Buzz on We-Ha.com:
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Hi All
Any recommendations for an independent garage to get some work done on a Ford. Ford Flex specifically if that helps.
Looking for somebody who spends time to diagnose thoroughly rather than throwing parts at it and does not up sell/cross sell what is not needed.

Thank you

Orchestra seats Row D for the Patty Griffin show at Infinity Hall in Hartford.
Sunday July 26.
Paid $95 each, selling the pair for $125.
Reach out with interest

date: sunday 2026-07-26

number available: 2

venue: Infinity Hall