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Thursday, October 29
Play Pals
123 Broad St, Middletown, CT 06457
Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week to connect with other families and explore the power of play. A variety of toys will be out for free play including building materials, crafts, sens
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Open House for Prospective Government Majors
Open House for prospective Government majors to explore the program and its four concentrations.
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Mystery!
123 Broad St, Middletown, CT 06457
Mystery! is a Russell Library-run book club for mystery lovers. The book group discusses a new mystery novel every month.
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Build Your Own Chair: An Enzo Mari Workshop
A three-hour student-led workshop guiding participants through one of Enzo Mari's blueprints to construct a chair, achieving a hands-on understanding of accessing universal forms through basic ideas;
Beginner Broadway Jazz
635 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Jazz dance class taught by Lynn Agnew covering traditional jazz combos and routines; jazz shoes required.
Free Tutoring by WesTutors
123 Broad St, Middletown, CT 06457
Does your child need help with school? WesTutors will be providing tutors for free at Russell Library, courtesy of Wesleyan University's Jewett Center. Drop in between 5:30-7:30pm for help with a subj
Teen Hangout
123 Broad St, Middletown, CT 06457
Drop in and hang! Have a snack, bring a friend, relax and unwind. Activities will rotate weekly (ex: crafts, games, music, creative writing and reading).
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Possession
The Wesleyan Film Series presents a screening of Possession.
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Friday, October 30
Farmers Market Storytime
123 Broad St, Middletown, CT 06457
Join us for an outdoor storytime at the Middletown Farmers Market at the Union Green! We will read books and share rhymes and songs. Participants are welcome to bring chairs and blankets!
Books Are Treats
245 deKoven Drive, Middletown
A Halloween-themed book event at Middletown City Hall.
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Build Your Own Chair: An Enzo Mari Workshop
A three-hour student-led workshop guiding participants through one of Enzo Mari's blueprints to construct a chair, achieving a hands-on understanding of accessing universal forms through basic ideas;
Free Speech: Open Mic Night
52 N Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Spoken word workshop and open mic for all ages in a safe, judgment-free setting.
Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring John Ciambriello at 1741 Pub & Grill
72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
Live music performance by John Ciambriello as part of the Friday Night Live Music Series.
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Trinity Stage Presents Caravan of Thieves at Music on Main
381 East Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457
Dark cabaret band Caravan of Thieves performs songs about ghosts and the afterlife the night before Halloween.
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The Orchard Trials: Haunted House at Lyman Orchards
105 South St, Middlefield
A haunted house attraction at Lyman Orchards.
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Wesleyan University Women’s Volleyball vs Williams
Wesleyan University Women's Volleyball team hosts Williams.
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Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
The Wesleyan Film Series presents a screening of Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.
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Saturday, October 31
Lyman Orchards Pie Run
32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
A running event held at Lyman Orchards.
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Pick For Pink: Middlesex Health Comprehensive Breast Center Fundraiser at Lyman Orchards
Powder Hill Rd, Middlefield
Fundraiser event for Middlesex Health Comprehensive Breast Center held at Lyman Orchards.
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SyncoCize Dance Fitness
635 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Dance fitness class taught by Sue Cox; $20 drop-in, $90 for 6-week pass, first class free.
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Halloween Music Spooktacular
123 Broad St, Middletown, CT 06457
Two award winning singer-songwriters, Emmy Brockman and Sarah Lou Richards - aka Phoebe's Mom - join forces to bring you a special Halloween music extravaganza!
Wesleyan University Women’s Cross Country vs NESCAC Championship
Wesleyan University Women's Cross Country competes at the NESCAC Championship.
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Wesleyan University Football at Bowdoin
Wesleyan University Football team plays at Bowdoin.
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Saturday Tour: “Mozart’s Chair”
Student Gallery Assistants will offer a free tour of the “Mozart's Chair” exhibition.
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Chess Club
123 Broad St, Middletown, CT 06457
Love chess or just want to learn? All ages and abilities are welcome at our new Russell Library Chess Club. Drop-in, no registration required. Please note: children under the age of 12 must be accompa
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Wesleyan University Women’s Volleyball vs NYU
Wesleyan University Women's Volleyball team hosts NYU.
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Halloween Brew Maze at Lyman Orchards Corn Maze
32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
A Halloween-themed brew event at the Lyman Orchards Corn Maze.
The Orchard Trials: Haunted House at Lyman Orchards
105 South St, Middlefield
Haunted house attraction at Lyman Orchards.
Spooky Beats & Eats at 1741 Pub & Grill
72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
Halloween-themed music and food event at 1741 Pub & Grill.
Evil Dead 2
The Wesleyan Film Series presents a screening of Evil Dead 2.
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Wesleyan University Field Hockey vs NESCAC Quarterfinal
Wesleyan University Field Hockey hosts a NESCAC Quarterfinal game.
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Sunday, November 1
Deadline to file Personal Property Declaration
245 deKoven Dr, Middletown, CT 06457
Deadline to file Personal Property Declaration with the City of Middletown.
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Annie Greniar - Featured Artist
181 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457
Annie Greniar returns to Klekolo World Coffee with nature-inspired handmade woodland mirrors, knit pieces, and prints for the month of November.
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AutumnFest
32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
Fall festival at Lyman Orchards.
Storytime at RJ Julia
413 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Saturday morning story time at RJ Julia bookstore featuring a mix of new picture books and classic tales.
Kitchen Ceili in Concert
50 Wyllys Ave, Middletown
Live concert by Kitchen Ceili at Crowell Concert Hall.
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Kitchen Céilí and Friends
Kitchen Céilí will perform a concert of traditional music of Ireland, Scotland, and New England, featuring Stan Scott PhD '97, Dorothea Hast PhD '94, and George Wilson.
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Silent Book Club
413 Main St, Middletown
Silent book club gathering at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore.
Kitchen Céilí and Friends at Wesleyan in Middletown
Kitchen Céilí performs a concert of traditional music of Ireland, Scotland, and New England, featuring Stan Scott and Dorothea Hast among others.
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Monday, November 2
Play Pals
123 Broad St, Middletown, CT 06457
Come play with us at the Library! Join us each week to connect with other families and explore the power of play.
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Theater Department Open House
Join to learn about all the amazing people and opportunities of WesTheater.
Fredrik deBoer, "All in Your Head"
413 Main St, Middletown
Author event for Fredrik deBoer's book "All in Your Head" at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore.
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Beginner Swing Lesson
635 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Beginner Swing Lesson with Kira Eaton.
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Anything Goes Open Mic
605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Weekly open mic open to all performers: musicians, comedians, poets, dancers, storytellers, with rotating hosts.
Open Swing @ Vinnie's Jump and Jive
635 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Weekly swing and blues dancing with a different DJ each week.
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Tuesday, November 3
Family Storytime
123 Broad St, Middletown, CT 06457
Join us for a fun family storytime where we will read books and share rhymes and songs for kids birth to 6 years old and their families.
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Mah Jongg
Weekly Mah Jongg groups in Downtown Middletown, open to beginners and experienced players alike. Email community@adathisraelct.org for address.
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Chair Yoga @ Vinnie's Jump and Jive
635 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
A gentle yet effective chair yoga class for all fitness levels and ages, taught by Gia Khalsa.
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MO Andres - Klekolo Sessions
181 Court St, Middletown
Live music session by MO Andres at Klekolo World Coffee.
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Mo Andres returns to Klekolo Sessions
181 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457
Mo Andres performs alternative folk music shaped by love, grief, healing and transformation, drawing from their recent EP Highway Hypnosis.
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Wednesday, November 4
Fables & Frolic
123 Broad St, Middletown, CT 06457
Stories, songs, friends, and free play for families.
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Wadsworth Historical Tour
421 Wadsworth St, Middletown, CT 06457
Guided historic tours of the Wadsworth Mansion led by docents from the Friends of Long Hill Estate.
SyncoCize - Dance Fitness
635 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Dance fitness class with easy-to-follow choreography for all levels, taught by Sue Cox.
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Scottish Dance Class in Middletown
190 Court St, Middletown
Scottish dance class held in Middletown.
Thursday, November 5
CT State Middlesex Open House Nov. 5
100 Training Hill Rd, Middletown
Open house event at CT State Community College Middlesex.
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Beginner Broadway Jazz
635 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Learn classic jazz routines with Broadway flair, taught by Lynn Agnew. Jazz shoes required.
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Non-Binary and Gender Expansive Meet-up
149 Williams Street, Middletown, CT 06457
A meet-up for non-binary and gender expansive individuals.
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LIVE Open Mic
605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
First Thursday live acoustic open mic at The Buttonwood Tree hosted by Bob Gotta, open to all singers, songwriters, and musicians.
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Friday, November 6
Free Speech: Open Mic Night
52 N Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Spoken word workshop open to all ages, offering a safe space to share and explore creative voice.
20th Annual Mayor's Ball
Middletown, CT
Mayor Gene P. Nocera announces the 20th annual Mayor's Ball, open to the public and businesses.
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The Ad Hoc Bach Collective: "For the Love of Bach" Vol. 18 at Wesleyan in Middletown
Middletown
The Wesleyan student/faculty/staff/alumni/community collective Ad Hoc Bach presents the next installment of "For the Love of Bach" with the Wesleyan Concert Choir, conducted by Nadya Potemkina.
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Make Jazz Trill Again: Screening of Darah Golub's "The New York Love Songs" and Town Hall Conversation at Wesleyan in Middletown
Producer and documentarian Darah Golub, who studied vocal performance at The New School for Jazz, presents a screening of her documentary project "The New York Love Songs" followed by a town hall conv
Saturday, November 7
Community Baby Shower
An event for expectant and new parents.
SyncoCize Dance Fitness
635 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Dance fitness class with easy-to-follow choreography for all levels, taught by Sue Cox.
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Notre Dame Church Fall Bake Sale and Craft Fait
272 Main St, Durham, CT 06422
Fall bake sale and craft fair at Notre Dame Church.
Tessa Brown at The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown
Middletown
Storyteller Tessa Brown performs songs blending folk with indie, jazz, and rock sounds; she is currently recording a large-scale project.
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Sunday, November 8
Storytime at RJ Julia
413 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Saturday morning story time at RJ Julia bookstore featuring a mix of new picture books and classic tales.
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Turas: a journey through traditional tunes & songs of Ireland at The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown
Middletown
Turas, led by Bob Drouin, original member and founder of Pendragon, performs traditional Irish tunes and songs with Josh Kane and Gary Palmer.
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Monday, November 9
Play Pals
123 Broad St, Middletown, CT 06457
Come play with us at the Library! A variety of toys will be out for free play aimed at children age 1-5 with a caregiver; all ages welcome.
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Beginner Swing Lesson
635 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Beginner Swing Lesson with Kira Eaton.
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Anything Goes Open Mic
605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Open to all performers: musicians, comedians, poets, dancers, storytellers, etc. with a rotation of hosts. Sign up in person starting at 6:30 PM.
Open Swing @ Vinnie's Jump and Jive
635 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Different DJ's every week - Swing and Blues dancing - FREE.
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Tuesday, November 10
Outdoor Family Storytime
123 Broad St, Middletown, CT 06457
For kids ages 0-6, siblings and families welcome!
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Mah Jongg
Join us for Mah Jongg in Downtown Middletown! Two groups play every Tuesday: 11am-1:30pm and 12:30-3pm. Everyone welcome! Email community@adathisraelct.org for the event address.
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Chair Yoga @ Vinnie's Jump and Jive
635 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Chair yoga for all fitness levels and ages, taught by Gia Khalsa. Drop in class.
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Open Mic Poetry Night
413 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Every second Tuesday of the month, Wesleyan RJ Julia hosts an Open Mic Poetry Night. Share original poems or listen in on local writers. Sign-up at 4:30, open mic at 5:00. Coffee and pastries availabl
Bi+ Men's Support Circle
123 Broad Street, Middletown, CT 06457
A peer-led discussion group for bisexual, pansexual, queer, questioning, curious men & masc folks.
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Simon Elijah live at Klekolo Sessions
181 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457
Singer-songwriter Simon Elijah, a Wesleyan University student, performs classic folk and modern Americana influenced by John Prine, Brandi Carlile, and Jason Isbell.
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Robert Kolker, “The Vanishing Family” at RJ Julia in Middletown
Middletown
A book talk with author Robert Kolker in conversation with Charles Barber, discussing his book on dementia and its impact on families.
Wednesday, November 11
Fables & Frolic
123 Broad St, Middletown, CT 06457
Stories, songs, friends, and free play for kids.
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Wadsworth Historical Tour
421 Wadsworth St, Middletown, CT 06457
Guided historic tours of the Wadsworth Mansion led by docents from the Friends of Long Hill Estate.
SyncoCize - Dance Fitness
635 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Dance fitness class with easy-to-follow choreography for all levels, taught by Sue Cox.
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Thursday, November 12
Beginner Broadway Jazz
635 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Learn classic jazz routines with Broadway flair, taught by Lynn Agnew. Jazz shoes required.
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Friday, November 13
Free Speech: Open Mic Night
52 N Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Spoken word workshop open mic for all ages, a safe judgement-free space to share and write.
Saturday, November 14
SyncoCize Dance Fitness
635 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Dance fitness class with easy-to-follow choreography for all levels, taught by Sue Cox. $20 drop-in, $90 for 6-week advance pass; first class free.
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Corina Bartra: Afro Peruvian Music at The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown
Middletown
Corina Bartra, a pioneer of Afro Peruvian music and the first vocalist to blend these idioms with new Latin and world electronic music, performs.
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Sunday, November 15
Storytime at RJ Julia
413 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Saturday morning story time at RJ Julia bookstore featuring a mix of new picture books and classic tales.
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GMC Chorale — 50 Years 2026–2027 Season: Middletown, Cheshire, New Haven
The GMChorale, one of New England's finest classical music choirs, marks 50 years since its founding in 1977 as The Greater Middletown Chorale.
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Lafayette Gilchrist at The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown
Middletown
Jazz pianist and composer Lafayette Gilchrist performs music spanning jazz history from stride to free improvisation, with hip-hop, funk, and go-go influences.
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Monday, November 16
Play Pals
123 Broad St, Middletown, CT 06457
Come play with us at the Library! A variety of toys are out for free play, aimed at children age 1-5 with a caregiver.
FamilyDetails →
Beginner Swing Lesson
635 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Beginner Swing Lesson with Kira Eaton.
MusicDetails →
Anything Goes Open Mic
605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Open to all performers: musicians, comedians, poets, dancers, storytellers, etc. Features a rotation of hosts.
MusicDetails →
Open Swing @ Vinnie's Jump and Jive
635 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Different DJ's every week - Swing and Blues dancing.
MusicDetails →
Tuesday, November 17
Outdoor Family Storytime
123 Broad St, Middletown, CT 06457
For kids ages 0-6, siblings and families welcome!
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Mah Jongg
Join us for Mah Jongg in Downtown Middletown! Two groups play every Tuesday: 11am-1:30pm and 12:30-3pm. For details or the event address, email community@adathisraelct.org.
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Chair Yoga @ Vinnie's Jump and Jive
635 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Gia's chair yoga is a great experience for all fitness levels and ages. Taught by Gia Khalsa.
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Saturday, November 21
Mo Andres at The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown
Middletown
Mo Andres, a musician and performing artist on a lifelong journey of healing, writes and sings alternative folk songs inspired by their roots.
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Sunday, November 22
Karen Frisk Jazz Quartet at The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown
Middletown
Jazz vocalist Karen Frisk performs with her quartet, joined by Kent and other musicians.
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Saturday, November 28
Jazz Rules Quintet at The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown
Middletown
Don Anderson (trumpet, flugelhorn, EVI) leads the Jazz Rules Quintet, playing a variety of styles with numerous groups.
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Sunday, November 29
Anne Marie Menta Trio, Chuck Koreiwo, Frank Pergola and Mat Kastner at The Buttonwood Tree in Middletown
Middletown
Anne Marie Menta, a long-time favorite New Haven singer-songwriter and guitarist, performs with Chuck Koreiwo, Frank Pergola and Mat Kastner. She is currently working on her fifth album.
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Saturday, December 12
Cromwell Craft Fair
41 West Street, Cromwell, CT 06416
A craft fair featuring vendors at Cromwell Town Hall, with a Santa visit also scheduled the same day.
Santa Visit
41 West Street, Cromwell, CT 06416
Visit with Santa at Cromwell Town Hall.
Santa at Cromwell Town Hall
41 West Street, Cromwell, CT 06416
Visit with Santa at Cromwell Town Hall.