Events in New Britain, CT

New Britain punches above its weight for culture — Little Poland Festival in June is a massive draw, and the downtown strip keeps a steady calendar of food, music, and community nights.

Serving the New Britain, CT area on The 860 Life — Connecticut (CT), 860 area code.

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Permanent Collection Installation | A Connecticut Legacy: Sol LeWitt at the New Britain Museum of American Art event image

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Now thru Aug 30

Permanent Collection Installation | A Connecticut Legacy: Sol LeWitt at the New Britain Museum of American Art

New Britain Museum of American Art · New Britain

Discover the visionary work of Sol LeWitt and his Connecticut roots at the New Britain Museum of American Art.

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John Hitchcock: We are Defined by the Beat event image

art

Now thru Nov 29

John Hitchcock: We are Defined by the Beat

New Britain Museum of American Art · New Britain

John Hitchcock’s exhibition "We are Defined by the Beat" explores land and identity through screenprint, lithography, dye on paper, and…

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Seeing Light: Recent Paintings by Kay Knight Clarke event image

art

Now thru Nov 1

Seeing Light: Recent Paintings by Kay Knight Clarke

New Britain Museum of American Art · New Britain

Discover recent paintings by Connecticut artist Kay Knight Clarke at the New Britain Museum of American Art from June through November 2026.

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market

Happening Tomorrow

Tue, Jul 7, 10:00 AM

Downtown New Britain Farmers Market

Downtown New Britain · New Britain

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Scholars for Life: America's 250th and Connecticut's Role, Then and Now event image

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Happening Tomorrow

Tue, Jul 7 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Scholars for Life: America's 250th and Connecticut's Role, Then and Now

Central Events · New Britain

Explore Connecticut's pivotal role in America's 250th anniversary at Central Events in New Britain.

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Speed Dating Ages 45-55 in New Britain, CT. at The Assembly Room event image

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Happening Tomorrow

Tue, Jul 7 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Speed Dating Ages 45-55 in New Britain, CT. at The Assembly Room

New Britain Public Library · New Britain

The Assembly Room at New Britain Public Library welcomes singles aged 45-55 for a low-pressure speed dating evening.

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Artists and Writers Summer Reading | The Red Badge of Courage as a Work of Art event image

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socializing

Fri, Jul 10, 10:00 AM

Artists and Writers Summer Reading | The Red Badge of Courage as a Work of Art

New Britain Museum of American Art · New Britain

Discover the artistic depth of 'The Red Badge of Courage' in a summer reading event at the New Britain Museum of American Art.

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market

Sat, Jul 11, 10:00 AM

Downtown New Britain Farmers Market

Downtown New Britain · New Britain

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workshop

Sat, Jul 11, 12:00 PM

Adult Studio Workshop | Brick Stitch Beading Workshop with Eva Newell

New Britain Museum of American Art · New Britain

Learn the timeless craft of brick stitch beading with Eva Newell at the New Britain Museum of American Art on July 11.

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theater

Sat, Jul 11 · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

The End of Tyranny

Lighthouse Commons · New Britain

The End of Tyranny is a world premiere one-act musical drama at Lighthouse Commons in New Britain on July 11.

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Sunday Music Series | Duo Envol: Melanie Chirignan and Laura Melnicoff event image

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live music

Sun, Jul 12, 3:00 PM

Sunday Music Series | Duo Envol: Melanie Chirignan and Laura Melnicoff

New Britain Museum of American Art · New Britain

Duo Envol, featuring Melanie Chirignan and Laura Melnicoff, performs at the New Britain Museum of American Art this Sunday at 3 PM.

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market

Tue, Jul 14, 10:00 AM

Downtown New Britain Farmers Market

Downtown New Britain · New Britain

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Gallery Talk | A Tribute to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln event image

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Wed, Jul 15, 1:00 PM

Gallery Talk | A Tribute to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln

New Britain Museum of American Art · New Britain

Explore artistic tributes to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln at the New Britain Museum of American Art on July 15th.

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market

Sat, Jul 18, 10:00 AM

Downtown New Britain Farmers Market

Downtown New Britain · New Britain

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festival

Sat, Jul 18, 11:00 AM

Access for All Community Day | Chalk Art Festival

New Britain Museum of American Art · New Britain

Celebrate creativity at the Access for All Community Day Chalk Art Festival at the New Britain Museum of American Art on July 18.

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market

Tue, Jul 21, 10:00 AM

Downtown New Britain Farmers Market

Downtown New Britain · New Britain

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market

Sat, Jul 25, 10:00 AM

Downtown New Britain Farmers Market

Downtown New Britain · New Britain

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market

Tue, Jul 28, 10:00 AM

Downtown New Britain Farmers Market

Downtown New Britain · New Britain

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Distinguished Lecture | Designing Lives: Stories Behind Architects of Being event image

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Thu, Jul 30, 10:00 AM

Distinguished Lecture | Designing Lives: Stories Behind Architects of Being

New Britain Museum of American Art · New Britain

Explore the compelling stories behind the 'Architects of Being' at this distinguished lecture on July 30 at the New Britain Museum of…

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