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The Glass House

Name: Grainger Historic House + Peony Garden
Start: 2026-05-30T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-30T14:30:00-04:00
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199 Elm Street
New Canaan, 06840 United States Get Directions

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https://theglasshouse.org/whats-on/historic-grainger-house-peony-garden-tour/

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May 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Glass House 199 Elm Street, New Canaan, United States

As part of the national commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, The Glass House will, for the first time, open the 1783 Grainger House and its celebrated peony and iris garden for public tours. The house sits on one of New Canaan’s earliest registered land parcels and was originally known as the Finch House, named for […]

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The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play "Primary Trust" comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting, gentle and powerful exploration of change, friendship, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s […]
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The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play "Primary Trust" comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting, gentle and powerful exploration of change, friendship, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s […]
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Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United States

First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. Young visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward, coloring pages, colonial games and more. Adult […]

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MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United States

Your child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have fun, our multi-media classes offer a creative space to explore new techniques and expression through art. Each session is designed to be fun, interactive, and […]

$25
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May 2 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Primary Trust

Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United States

The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play "Primary Trust" comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting, gentle and powerful exploration of change, friendship, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s […]
Inside Art + Jazz with WPKN

May 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United States

MoCACT welcomes you into its entry gallery space to enjoy music and the arts in an intersecting social event. Guest DJ Jim Motavalli will play a curated selection of songs throughout the night in conjunction with our current exhibition, Art, Jazz + the Blues. A freelance journalist whose jazz writing appears in the New York […]

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Inside Art + Jazz with WPKN

May 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United States

Step Inside Art + Jazz with WPKN as MoCACT transforms its gallery into a lively social space where music and art converge. Guest WPKN DJs Richard Epstein and Jim Motavalli will spin curated jazz selections inspired by the exhibition Art, Jazz + the Blues. Guided by the pair’s stories and insights, guests can explore the […]

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2026 Bruce Gala: Natural Wonders

May 2 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Bruce Museum 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

We're delighted to invite you to the Bruce Gala: Natural Wonders on Saturday, May 2, 2026! Enjoy a night of cocktails, dinner, and dancing to benefit the Bruce and its programming.
Primary Trust

May 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Primary Trust

Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United States

The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play "Primary Trust" comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting, gentle and powerful exploration of change, friendship, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s […]
Primary Trust

May 2 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Primary Trust

Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United States

The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play "Primary Trust" comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting, gentle and powerful exploration of change, friendship, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s […]
Intuitive Painting: Awakening Your Creative Flow with Melissa Benedek

May 3 @ 11:00 am - 2:30 pm

MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United States

This immersive experience invites you to connect deeply with your emotions while discovering your own artistic rhythm. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and connected to your creative flow with abstract paintings that are uniquely yours. *Materials included

$120
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May 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Primary Trust

Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United States

The 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning play "Primary Trust" comes to life on the Westport Country Playhouse stage. Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning breakout play is an uplifting, gentle and powerful exploration of change, friendship, and quiet courage. Meet Kenneth, a creature of habit whose world is upended when his lifelong job ends – and he’s […]

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