Community
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Planning Summer Mutual Aid Program, Seeking Donations
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is working to reach out to and empower people in neighborhoods with its Summer Mutual Aid Program, and is presently seeking donations to support the effort. The Coalition held the Mutual Aid events last summer. The Coalition says that, “Every summer, NBRJC proudly supports over 100 families in New Britain through […]
New Britain Public Library Makerspace Hosting “Craft with Pride” Activity
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a, “Craft with Pride,” activity in its Makerspace. The event is June 8, 2024 at 1:00pm. The Library says, Create beautiful works of art at the library centered around celebrating LGBTQ+ pride month, in collaboration with New Britain Pride! Come make a quick headband or button, or stay […]
NBMAA Celebrating Juneteenth With Access for All Community Day
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting its 23rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration with an ” Access for All Community Day.” “Join us for this day-long event, featuring artistic performances, music, in-gallery experiences, and of course artmaking,” says the Museum. “Shop from local Black-owned businesses, support independent artists, and grab a bite from regional […]
New Britain 2024 Paving Program to Begin in June
The New Britain Public Works Department is to carry out its 2024 road paving program, starting on June 17th. The Department says that the program, “is expected to last approximately six to seven weeks.” “For the majority of streets the rehabilitation work involves milling off the top 2” of existing pavement and then installing 2” […]
2024 Little Poland Festival Coming Up
Editor’s Note (6/9/2024): Festival organizers have announced that the, “Little Poland Festival is rain or shine. Come on down! The rain will pass. Official opening is at 12:30.” The 2024 New Britain Little Poland Festival is planned for Sunday, June 9, celebrating the 11th time the widely popular cultural event has been held. “What began […]
Police Athletic League Hosting ‘Midnight Basketball’
Editor’s Note (5/30/2024): PAL has announced that the opening day, May 31st has been changed to Osgood Park. The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) is once again organizing its “Midnight Basketball” youth program on Friday and Saturday nights in the Summer of 2024. The events are to run from May 31, 2024 to August […]
“The Dance of the Northern Lights” – CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show on the Aurora
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on the Northern Lights. “Have you even seen the aurora, dancing lights in the northern sky?” asks the Planetarium. “Why is this atmospheric phenomenon so mysterious? Join us for a spectacular visual celebration of the night sky at our next free public planetarium show.” The […]
New Britain Public Library Makerspace Hosting “Craft with Pride” Activity
The New Britain Public Library is hosting a, “Craft with Pride,” activity in its Makerspace. The event is June 8, 2024 at 1:00pm. The Library says, Create beautiful works of art at the library centered around celebrating LGBTQ+ pride month, in collaboration with New Britain Pride! Come make a quick headband or button, or stay […]
New Britain 2024 Memorial Day Parade Planned
New Britain will honor its veterans this upcoming 2024 Memorial Day with the traditional parade, which is planned for Thursday, May 30th. The parade is to begin at 6:00pm. The parade appears to be set for the traditional New Britain parade route, which marches the 2.2 miles. The traditional parade route goes: Viewing of the parade […]
Health Collective Hosting Ru Paul’s Drag Race Watch Party at New Britain Public Library
The Health Collective is hosting a Ru Paul’s Drag Race Watch Party at the New Britain Public Library for New Britain Teens. The event is May 23, 2024 from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. The Hartford-based Health Collective says that, As a health center and champion of LGBTQIA+ equity, the Health Collective promotes healthy living, provides high-quality […]