The Travelers golf championship returns to TPC River Highlnds June 23–26.
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition VISUAL ARTS Take in a collection of the artist’s renowned ceiling frescoes from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, reproduced in a format that allows viewers to get face to face with the masterpieces. Thirty-four frescos are displayed including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment. See website for times and tickets. Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd., 3rd Floor, Hartford. 860-249-6000
RiverFare FOOD & DRINK The Connecticut River Museum hosts its annual gourmet food- and drink-tasting event on the museum’s riverfront lawn. Local caterers, restaurants, breweries and wineries provide samples, and there will be a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Connecticut River Museum. 6–9 p.m. $75. Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. 860-767-8269
Kiss My Aztec! THEATER From John Leguizamo and director Tony Taccone comes an irreverent new musical (very) loosely based on Latin American history. Travel back to the 16th century as a group of Aztecs lead the resistance against Spanish invaders, in a show featuring a musical fusion of salsa, gospel, hip-hop, funk and meringue. See website for times and tickets. Hartford Stage, 50 Church St., Hartford. 860-527-5151
Comedian Chris Rock will appear at Mohegan Sun on June 3.
Chris Rock COMEDY You’ll be slapping your knees when Rock, a comic heavyweight and actor, director, producer and writer, brings his “Ego Death World Tour” to Mohegan Sun. 8 p.m. $79.50–$119.50 Mohegan Sun Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville.
The Mighty Soul Drivers MUSIC New Britain Museum of American Art’s signature social event features live music, art, food and spirits. The Mighty Soul Drivers will provide classic sounds from Memphis to Muscle Shoals. Pre-registration is recommended. 5:30–8 p.m. $7 members, $12 nonmembers. New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St., New Britain. 860-229-0257
PrideFEST FESTIVAL The fourth annual Middletown PrideFEST kicks off with a Pride March at 2 p.m. at the intersection of Spring and Main streets. A rally on the South Green will follow from 4–6:30 p.m., bringing together local activists and performers to advocate for equality, and the day concludes with a concert on the South Green from 7–10 p.m.
Bridal & Wedding Expo EXPO An array of wedding professionals will be ready to help you find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destination and more. 1–5 p.m. Free with online registration, $10 at the door. XL Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford. 860-249-6333
Sweeney Todd THEATER This dark Tony Award-winner with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim features the demon barber who swears vengeance on the judge who wrongfully sentenced him to life imprisonment. Of course, there are deadly consequences. See website for times and tickets. Madison Lyric Stage at the Deacon John Grave House, 581 Boston Post Road, Madison. 203-215-6329
Paul Loescher's watercolor Approaching Storm will be displayed as part of the Lyme Art Association's "Ship to Shore: A Maritime Show."
“Gardens by the Sea” WALKING TOUR The Stonington Garden Club offers a look at rarely seen private gardens in the Borough of Stonington. Visitors will explore a variety of gardens from formal perennial plantings to intimate pocket gardens, from flowering borders to grassy seaside vistas overlooking Stonington Harbor. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. each day. Tickets are $35 online, $40 on site. Wadawanuck Square, Stonington.
Lyme Art Association exhibitions VISUAL ARTS One of three exhibitions, Ship to Shore: A Maritime Show celebrates all aspects of sea and shoreline life in a broad range of styles and mediums including paintings, prints and sculptures. The Connecticut Pastel Society also presents Renaissance in Pastel which includes the finest pastel work from member artists. The final concurrent exhibit, Water All Around Us, features young artists’ work that is inspired by nearby bodies of water. Free; donations appreciated. Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme. 860-434-7802
Tribute to Paul McCartney FILM & TALK Celebrate the legendary Beatle’s 80th birthday with Maybe I’m Amazed, featuring Beatles historian and longtime radio host of New England’s Breakfast with the Beatles, Cha-Chi Loprete, and Beatles film archivist and historian Erik Taros. Take the long and winding road of Paul McCartney rare and privately owned films, performance and concert footage, interviews and home movies and stories honoring one of the greatest songwriters and musicians of all time. 8 p.m. $25. The Palace Danbury, 165 Main St. 203-794-9944
Sammy Hagar & The Circle MUSIC The former Van Halen frontman and his new band will perform songs from their new album as well as hits by Montrose, Van Halen and Led Zeppelin, plus more from Hagar’s solo career. George Thorogood opens. 8 p.m. Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, 500 Broad St., Bridgeport.
Latin Dance Cabaret MUSIC Break out your dancing shoes for an evening of live music and dance courtesy of Orlando Ortiz & Karibe Mambo Orchestra, a 10-piece Latin band specializing in Caribbean music such as salsa, cha-cha-cha and son montuno. The concert is in honor of the 50th anniversary of UConn’s Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center. 8 p.m. $15–$25. Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, 2132 Hillside Road, unit 3104, UConn, Storrs. 860-486-4226
TEDxNewHaven TALK An independently organized TED conference with the theme “Hello, World!” aims to inspire and challenge audience members to think about addressing socially relevant ideas. Speakers will address topics such as education, blockchain technology, green energy, health policy, architecture, racial inequity, music and more. 9 a.m. $29–$57.50. Shubert Theatre, 247 College St., New Haven. 203-624-1825
Footloose the Musical THEATER The explosive movie musical about young love and a strict ban on dancing gets the live-stage treatment along with the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar- and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, plus new songs for the live production. See website for times and tickets. Warner Theatre’s Nancy Marine Studio Theatre, 84 Main St., Torrington. 860-489-7180
The Masked Singer national tour MUSIC Your favorite characters from the hit TV music show, as well as surprise celebrity guests, will put on a show of new performances. The only question remains: Who’s behind the mask? See if you can guess before the end of the show. 7:30 p.m. $30–$55. Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket
Triple Portrait of Charles I by Kehinde Wiley, one of the contemporary Black artists whose work is being shown in the exhibit "30 Americans" at the New Britain Museum of American Art, June 16–Oct. 30.
30 Americans VISUAL ARTS Telling the story of Black humanity through the gaze of contemporary Black artists, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mickalene Thomas, Kara Walker, Hank Willis Thomas and Kehinde Wiley, this new exhibition is drawn from the acclaimed Rubell Museum in Miami. Dating from the 1970s to the 2000s, the extensive group of paintings, drawings, collages, photography, portraiture, sculptures, installations and performance artwork addresses more than 200 years of American history and considers the influence of artistic legacy and community across generations. New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St., New Britain. 860-229-0257
Pure Prairie League MUSIC From their beginnings in mid-’60s southern Ohio as a group of friends playing cover tunes to the present-day featuring founding members and new members, the group continues to embellish the rich history of one of country rock’s pioneering forces. 8 p.m. $65. Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook. 860-510-0473
Cautious Clay will be among the musical performers at the Spring Hill Arts Gathering in New Person, June 17–19.
Spring Hill Arts Gathering VISUAL ARTS & MUSIC The celebration of art, music and community is back in the natural Northwest Hills setting of Spring Hill Vineyards. The site’s expanding permanent art collection is complemented by a site-specific stone amphitheater built into a hill, a historic grain silo re-imagined by artist Randy Polumbo as a psychedelic immersion, and a soaring modern barn made completely of reclaimed wood and additional fixtures crafted by Polumbo. Music headliners Grateful Shred and Cautious Clay are joined by Lido Pimienta, BJ The Chicago Kid, Abraham Alexander, Raye Zaragoza and Nat Myers. $25, $65 for the weekend. Spring Hill Vineyards, 292 Bee Brook Road, New Preston.
Dave Matthews Band MUSIC A Connecticut summer-music staple, the jam band burst onto the scene in the ’90s and has been going strong ever since. They return to the Hartford outdoor amphitheater on their North American tour. 7:30 p.m. Xfinity Theatre, 61 Savitt Way, Hartford. 860-548-7370
Summer outdoor arts festival VISUAL ARTS Established and emerging artists, including painters, photographers and mixed media artists and fine artisans, from across New England present their new work on the Essex Green. Many artists also present at Spectrum Art Gallery in Centerbrook. Free. Essex Town Green, 12 Main St. 860-767-0742
Patti LaBelle MUSIC With a career dating back to the early ‘60s, the soulful songbird belts out classic R&B renditions, pop standards and spiritual sonnets. 7:30 p.m. $19–$39. Mohegan Sun Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville.
Concerts on the Hill Summer Series MUSIC These Sunday concerts are community and family favorites, featuring a diverse selection of musical genres. Bring a picnic or dine from food trucks and buy craft beer and wine. 6–8 p.m. $7 adults, $5 seniors.Christ Church, 59 Church Road, Easton. 203-268-3569
Joss Stone MUSIC Powerhouse British soul vocalist Joss Stone made a huge splash at age 16, garnering comparisons to legends Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin. Since then, she has released seven albums and earned Grammy and Brit Awards. Kicking off the night is Connecticut’s own Javier Colon. 8 p.m. $95–$125. Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. 203-438-5795
Hamilton THEATER Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award winner took the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater, a musical that has impacted culture, politics and education. See website for times and tickets. The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford. 860-987-5900
The Mark Twain House will host a discussion of Kate Lister's book Harlots, Whores and Hackabouts: A History of Sex for Sale on June 23.
Harlots, Whores and Hackabouts: A History of Sex for Sale VIRTUAL TALK Kate Lister and Melinda Chateauvert discuss Lister’s latest book, an enlightening illustrated cultural history of the sex trade that puts sex workers center stage, revealing how they have lived and worked all around the globe. Organized by the Mark Twain House & Museum. Noon. Free; donations accepted.
Travelers Championship golf tournament SPORTS If this year’s Travelers is anything like last year’s tournament, which culminated with an eight-hole, sudden-death playoff that went so long it was threatened by darkness, golf fans are in for a real treat. More than 150 of the top golfers in the world will converge on Cromwell to claim the $8.3 million purse. Among them will be Harris English, who prevailed over Kramer Hickok in 2021’s epic, back-and-forth clash. Other big-name commits include Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson, Xander Schauffele, Brooks Koepka and Bubba Watson. TPC River Highlands, 1 Golf Club Road, Cromwell.
“Be a Man Experience” COMEDY Enjoy a night of manly laughter with special guest comedians and, for the grand finale, the “Be a Man Guy” himself and his podcast co-host John Fiore from The Sopranos. Together, they will continue to educate the masses on how to be a man. 8 p.m. $23, $30. Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket.
Are You Dense Music Festival MUSIC Featuring The Hollywood All Stars, this concert tradition raises funds to prevent missed, delayed and advanced stage cancers in dense breasts. 7:15 p.m. $45. Palace Theatre, 100 E. Main St., Waterbury. 203-346-2000
BIG & small exhibition VISUAL ARTS This all-media exhibition features artwork by Rowayton Arts Center members from big (between 40 and 60 inches) to small (12 inches and under). These local artists were invited to think outside the box or into it. Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. 203-866-2744
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