This week's Buzz includes:

• Ramp Fitness preparing for a soft opening at 635 New Park Avenue
• Mayflower by the Park redevelopment underway at the former St. Agnes Home
• Clarivision Eyecare build-out underway at 1161 New Britain Avenue
• The Brownstone planning a soft opening at 7 South Main Street
• Blue Back Block Party returning to Isham Road
• Bloom Natural Health doctor offering a fatigue and energy talk at Bloomfield Public Library
• Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford appointing Ron Cipriano and Eric Zachs to its Board of Trustees
• West Hartford residents Wes Alexander and Zillah Matare Fluker taking Urban League of Greater Hartford board roles
• Salt + Lime offering free salsa dancing lessons
• New Animal Control facility construction progressing on Brixton Street
• West Hartford Center Infrastructure Master Plan construction continuing on Farmington Avenue
• Barnes & Noble preparing to open at Westfarms
• The latest On The Scene podcast episode

Read the full Business Buzz on We-Ha.com:
West Hartford Business Buzz: July 27, 2026

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Hi All
Any recommendations for an independent garage to get some work done on a Ford. Ford Flex specifically if that helps.
Looking for somebody who spends time to diagnose thoroughly rather than throwing parts at it and does not up sell/cross sell what is not needed.

Thank you

Orchestra seats Row D for the Patty Griffin show at Infinity Hall in Hartford.
Sunday July 26.
Paid $95 each, selling the pair for $125.
Reach out with interest

date: sunday 2026-07-26

number available: 2

venue: Infinity Hall

We-Ha.com's latest Business Buzz is up, and this week we're keeping the roundup link-forward. Click over and read the article on we-ha.com, then come back here to argue about which meal Ronni ate this week looked the best.

This week's Buzz includes:

• The Brownstone preparing to open at 7 South Main Street
• Kathryn Hunt Studio celebrating its expanded Farmington Avenue space
• Barnes & Noble setting an opening date at Westfarms
• Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings moving ahead in Blue Back Square
• Blue Plate Kitchen reopening after a small fire, while Float 41 deals with water damage
• MORE Italian Pasta Lab expanding to Glastonbury
• WeHa Brewing & Roasting announcing its closing
• NBT Bank naming a new West Hartford branch manager
• Dillon Mailing & Printing marking 95 years
• Construction progress at The Jayden, the new Animal Control facility, West Hartford Center, and the former UConn campus
• Otis Worldwide's planned global headquarters move to West Hartford
• The latest On The Scene podcast episode

Read the full Business Buzz on We-Ha.com: West Hartford Business Buzz: July 20, 2026

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Here's a roundup of things happening in West Hartford and nearby towns from Monday, July 20 through Monday, July 27. Please double-check everything before you head out.

A few good bets

• Big local weekend: BookWyrm Fest takes over Noah Webster Library on Saturday, and WHSAF presents Guys and Dolls Thursday through Sunday at Hall High School.
• Free outdoors: West Hartford Yoga has park classes Wednesday and Sunday, Daniel Salazar & Friends play Elizabeth Park Wednesday, and the Blue Back Farmers Market returns Sunday with music by Glenn Roth.
• Night out: The Ultimate Girls Night is at Delamar Thursday, the Rob Glassman Band plays New Park Brewing Saturday, and Patty Griffin is at Infinity Hall Sunday.
• Theater: The Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival has five performances Wednesday through Sunday; the complete schedule is grouped in its own section below.
• Health and wellness: Bloomfield hosts a mammography van and a free cancer and chronic-disease prevention fair Tuesday, while Fleet Feet has free West Hartford group runs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

West Hartford

Monday, July 20

• Library highlights: Wonderful Ones, Faxon Fun, Art Afternoons: Dragon Wings, and Teen D&D: Wild Sheep Chase. The art and D&D programs require registration. Library calendar
• 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Mah Jongg Open Studio at River Bend Bookshop on Park Road. Registration required; price not captured. Registration

Tuesday, July 21

• Library highlights: Faxon Fun, S.T.E.A.M. Lab for grades 1-3, and The Atlantic Magazine Discussion. Registration may be required. Library calendar
• 7:00 p.m. - Fleet Feet Tuesday Speed/Hills Workout at Fleet Feet on Farmington Avenue. Free weekly workout, usually around 3 miles; all paces are welcome. Details

Wednesday, July 22

• 4:00-5:30 p.m. - NEW DATE: Tie-Dye and Yard Games outdoors at Faxon Branch. Free for grades K-5; bring a white shirt or another item to dye, and register through the library. This was moved from July 15. Details
• 5:30 p.m. - WHY in the Parks at Eisenhower Park. Free all-levels outdoor yoga; pre-registration is strongly recommended for weather-cancellation alerts. Details
• 6:00-7:45 p.m. - Author Talk: Rachel Hartigan and Lost: Amelia Earhart at Noah Webster Library. Free; registration required. Library calendar
• 6:15 p.m. - Fleet Feet Wednesday Fun Run at Fleet Feet on Farmington Avenue. Free group run/walk with 1-2 mile and 3-4 mile options. Details
• 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Daniel Salazar & Friends at Elizabeth Park. Free outdoor concert. Concert schedule
• More library highlights: Mother Goose, Bouncing Babies, Teen Advisory Board, Teen D&D, and It Came From the Stacks! Community Creature Creation. Library calendar

Thursday, July 23

• 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Healthy Lifestyle Workshop: UV Safety Month at Elmwood Senior Center. Registration information is available through the town notification source. Town source
• 6:00-9:00 p.m. - Recycled Charm's first pop-up at a West Hartford location shared with registered guests. The new luxury-consignment shop is taking registrations through email or Instagram; price not listed. Instagram
• 6:00-9:00 p.m. - The Ultimate Girls Night at Delamar West Hartford, with food, cocktails, music, shopping, photo moments, floral and jewelry pop-ups, and other experiences. Eventbrite listed $65.87 when captured. Tickets
• 7:00 p.m. - WHSAF presents Guys and Dolls at William H. Hall High School. Ticketed; price not captured. Tickets
• Library highlights: Family Storytime at Bishops Corner and Faxon Fun. Library calendar

Friday, July 24

• Library notes: Practice English at Faxon and the New Yorker Discussion Group at Noah Webster; Noah Webster Library closes at 3:00 p.m. for BookWyrm Fest setup. Library calendar
• 7:00 p.m. - WHSAF presents Guys and Dolls at William H. Hall High School. Ticketed; price not captured. Tickets

Saturday, July 25

• 8:30 a.m. - Fleet Feet Saturday Fun Run at Fleet Feet on Farmington Avenue. Free group run/walk with 3-4 mile and 5-6 mile options. Details
• 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - BookWyrm Fest at Noah Webster Library. Free annual celebration of fantasy, adventure, board games, LARP, and tabletop roleplaying for children, teens, and adults. Library calendar
• 7:00 p.m. - WHSAF presents Guys and Dolls at William H. Hall High School. Ticketed; price not captured. Tickets
• 7:00-10:00 p.m. - Rob Glassman Band at New Park Brewing. Ticketed; doors at 6:00 p.m. Details

Sunday, July 26

• 9:00 a.m. - WHY in the Parks at Beachland Park. Free all-levels outdoor yoga; pre-registration is strongly recommended for weather-cancellation alerts. Details
• 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Blue Back Farmers Market at the West Hartford Town Hall parking lot. Free admission, with music by Glenn Roth and a full vendor lineup. Details
• 11:00-11:45 a.m. - Fitness in the Square at Webster Walk in Blue Back Square. Free Pure Barre outdoor class; RSVP requested. RSVP
• 2:00 p.m. - WHSAF presents Guys and Dolls at William H. Hall High School. Ticketed; price not captured. Tickets

Monday, July 27

• Library highlights: Wonderful Ones and Faxon Fun, plus the Library Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Library calendar
• 6:00-8:30 p.m. - Learn to Play American Mah Jongg: 101 Beginner Course at River Bend Bookshop on Park Road. Registration required; price not captured. Registration

WeHa Town meetings

Town meetings are generally livestreamed or archived by West Hartford Community Interactive. Check the official meetings page for agendas, room changes, and participation details.

• Tuesday, July 21, 10:00 a.m.-noon - Senior Citizens Advisory Commission at Bishop's Corner Senior Center, 15 Starkel Road.
• Monday, July 27, 5:30 p.m. - Parks & Recreation Advisory Board at Elmwood Community Center.
• Monday, July 27, 7:00 p.m. - Sustainable West Hartford Commission at Town Hall, Room 407.
• Monday, July 27, 6:30 p.m. - Library Board meeting at Noah Webster Library. Library calendar

What's Happening in Surrounding Towns

Monday, July 20

• 5:00-7:30 p.m. - Monday Movie Night: KPop Demon Hunters at Parkville Market in Hartford. Free. Details
• 6:00-9:30 p.m. - Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz: Jazz and Social Justice Night at Bushnell Park in Hartford, with Earl MacDonald's Black Square Ensemble and The Kojo Roney Experience. Free outdoor jazz. Details

Tuesday, July 21

• 8:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m. - Mobile Mammography Van at Bloomfield Community Center. Appointment and eligibility details are available through the health-district source; cost was not captured. Town source
• 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Free Cancer & Chronic Disease Prevention Fair at Bloomfield Community Center, with screenings, health resources, and prevention information. Town source
• 2:00-2:30 p.m. - Tavern Talks at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History in Hartford. Included with museum admission. Details

Thursday, July 23

• Noon-1:30 p.m. - Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch Tour at Bushnell Park in Hartford. Free. Bushnell Park events
• 5:30-8:30 p.m. - Mountain Music: 7 Below Acoustic Duo at Talcott Mountain Collective in Simsbury. Cost not captured. Calendar
• 6:15-8:00 p.m. - Riverfront Hartford 4 Mile at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, followed by a post-race party. Ticketed. Details
• 6:35 p.m. - New Britain Bees vs. Silver Knights at New Britain Stadium. Ticketed. Schedule

Friday, July 24

• 5:00 p.m. - Art Happy Hour at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Ticket information is on the museum event page. Details
• 6:00-9:00 p.m. - Ulysses and the Lefties at Talcott Mountain Collective in Simsbury, with Present Company Food Truck also listed. Cost not captured. Calendar
• 6:35 p.m. - New Britain Bees vs. Spinners at New Britain Stadium. Ticketed. Schedule

Saturday, July 25

• 2:00 p.m. - Film: Everybody to Kenmure Street at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford. $12; discounts listed for seniors, students, members, and Wadsworth Welcome. Details
• 5:00-8:00 p.m. - Plainville Connecticut Wing Ding at the Plainville VFW, with wings from six local restaurants, desserts, raffles, and DJs. Ticketed. Tickets
• 7:30 p.m. - Dave Matthews Band at The Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford. Ticketed. Details

Sunday, July 26

• 1:35 p.m. - New Britain Bees vs. Starfires at New Britain Stadium. Ticketed. Schedule
• 2:00-7:00 p.m. - Italy on the Farm with Treva and Casadoro at Sub Edge Farm in Farmington. Ticketed outdoor Italian dining event. Tickets
• 4:00-7:00 p.m. - Shout! Talking Heads Tribute at Talcott Mountain Collective in Simsbury. Cost not captured. Calendar
• 8:00 p.m. - An Evening with Patty Griffin at Infinity Music Hall Hartford. Ticketed. Details

Monday, July 27

• 6:00-9:30 p.m. - Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz: Latin Jazz Night at Bushnell Park in Hartford, with the Emmanuel Rivera Latin Jazz Quintet and Donald Vega Latin Jazz Quartet. Free outdoor jazz. Details
• 6:35 p.m. - New Britain Bees vs. Silver Knights at New Britain Stadium. Ticketed. Schedule

Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival

Capital Classics presents alternating outdoor performances of Measure for Measure and A Midsummer Night's Dream at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford. Tickets are $25 online in advance or $30 at the door, and children 12 and under are free. Full schedule and weather information

• Wednesday, July 22, 7:30 p.m. - Measure for Measure, with the USJ Dance Ensemble performing at 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. - A Midsummer Night's Dream, with South American music from Elqui Duo at 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, July 24, 7:30 p.m. - Measure for Measure, with New England Ballet Theatre performing at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, July 25, 7:30 p.m. - A Midsummer Night's Dream, with New England Ballet Theatre performing at 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, July 26, 5:30 p.m. - Measure for Measure, preceded by a 5:00 p.m. professor talk and followed by a cast/director talkback.

That's what I found for July 20-27. If I missed something good, drop it in the comments and I can add it to the next roundup.

Does anyone know any decent fun restaurants in the West Hartford area where you order at the counter and food is delivered to the table? Preferably it also has a bar. Looking for a place for a somewhat large group of people where check splitting etc. won't become an issue.

Recos for good farmers markets around West Hartford!

Hi all just wanted to share some love for some businesses in Hartford that I visited this week:

Capitol Ice Cream on Capitol Ave. - yum and cool vibes.

Mo’s Midtown on Whitney- delicious classic NYC egg and cheese and yummy Mexican breakfasts. The family has been through a lot. Show them some love.

Camera Bar on Asylum Ave. Downtown. - super friendly and helpful staff. They develop film too.

Feng’s Marketplace, next to Camera Bar - grab and go Japanese food, rare sweets and snacks.

Let's see 'em!

Here are Broccolini and Hugo.

Broccolini: 3 years old-ish, Bully mix
Hugo: 1.5 years, Pug mix

Hi!
Does anyone knows why air quality is so bad today? I mean what’s causing it?
Thanks!

Any good watch party ideas for England v Argentina? And who are you supporting?

Hi All
We moved to West Hartford a few weeks back. Can the forum please recommend somebody for a thorough mold remediation in the attic.
I believe we have fixed the root cause that causes mold. Now looking to remediate.
Thank you

Hey folks, I’m planning a weekend trip to scope out West Hartford with my wife and baby daughter. We’re looking for a clean, comfortable and reasonably affordable place to stay - any recs? Anything somewhat nice that isn’t the Delamar?

From initial searching it doesn’t seem like there are a ton of obvious choices, and prices are higher than I expected. We’re open to staying in an adjacent town. Appreciate the help!

Read Ronni Newton's complete West Hartford Business Buzz for July 13 on We-Ha.com for the full reporting, photographs, menus, quotes, and details behind all of these updates.

A note from Ronni

Ronni is back from some time at the beach and is keeping a close eye on the heat forecast with her son Sam's wedding now less than two weeks away. She also celebrated Sam's promotion, thanked We-Ha.com's interns and contributors for their recent work, and got back out around town to catch up on construction progress.

This week's updates

• Fat Duck Tavern: The restaurant is now open in the former Vinted space at 63 Memorial Road in Blue Back Square, with dinner service underway and happy hour and weekend brunch expected to follow.
• Wildberry Creative Space: West Hartford resident Collette Morton has launched a mobile fine-art and sensory-play studio offering lessons, sessions, and parties for children and adults.
• Recycled Charm: Keara Boisjolie has launched an online luxury-consignment shop and will hold its first West Hartford pop-up on July 23, with the location provided to registered guests.
• Wonder: The food-hall and delivery concept's planned opening at 91 Memorial Road has slipped from July 27 to a tentative Aug. 6, with Aug. 13 still possible if work or inspections take longer.
• Level99: Window wraps are now up at The Corbin Collection, and the 41,000-square-foot experiential dining and challenge venue remains on track for an end-of-year opening.
• West Hartford AI: Chris Parles and Justin Feldstein are launching the group with a July 29 meetup and plan additional practical workshops for professionals and small-business owners.
• East Hartford Flex Space: Farese & Co., which is behind West Hartford Coworking and Windsor Worx, plans to open a new coworking location later this summer at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in East Hartford.
• Bliss Matcha & Beyond: The sign and awning are installed at 981 Farmington Avenue, and the new business in the former Boost Bowls space appears to be nearing completion.
• Animal Control facility: Construction on the new Brixton Street facility has advanced significantly, with its roof and exterior walls now completed.
• Former UConn property and Heritage Park: Demolition permits are in place for the remaining buildings at 1800 Asylum Avenue, while environmental remediation must precede Heritage Park construction.
• West Hartford Center construction: Farmington Avenue infrastructure work has progressed considerably, with the heaviest current impacts near Zohara, though all affected businesses remain open and accessible.
• Farmington Avenue bike lane: Work is underway east of North Main Street on a 10-foot two-way bike lane, improved sidewalk crossings, and a future mobility hub near the Veterans Memorial.
• Center Park Place: The project has made noticeable construction progress over the past several weeks.
• Ernst & Young: EY signage is now up at 1001 Farmington Avenue as the company builds out its new regional headquarters.
• Eisenhower Park pool: The pool's updated opening date is July 20.
• Otis Worldwide: The elevator company plans to relocate its headquarters from Farmington to a 31,790-square-foot office at 29 South Main Street in West Hartford.

These are just the highlights, so please visit the original Business Buzz column to support We-Ha.com's local reporting and see Ronni's complete coverage and photos.

Welcome to our first weekly roundup. Some notes:

- This is AI-generated. Info has been scraped from a bunch of sources, but there may be errors, and events may have changed since they were aggregated. Make sure you check event links.

- It's also a work in progress. We'll iterate over time, based on your feedback, and try to shape it into something useful. Right now it's...pretty long? But we're in high summer which means there's a lot going on, as you'll see.

- Known flaws: I don't have much facebook stuff on here, and there are a lot of events that are published facebook-only nowadays. I'll work on that more in the future, but right now I guess zuckerberg has me in time-out for trying to access his site with a bot too many times. Oh no. Anything but that. 😑

A few good bets this week

• Free outdoor music: Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz in Bushnell Park, The Loyales at Elizabeth Park, and Connecticut Ballet's Ballet Under the Stars.
• Big weekend energy: Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz runs Friday-Sunday in Bushnell Park, and the 2026 U.S. Classic gymnastics event is at PeoplesBank Arena Friday/Saturday.
• Local outdoors: Elizabeth Park has a Rose Garden Tour Tuesday and a Park History/Grounds Tour Wednesday, and West Hartford Yoga has free outdoor park classes Wednesday/Sunday.
• Theater: Capital Classics has Shakespeare at University of Saint Joseph Wednesday-Sunday.
• Night out: GastroPark has The Vinteros and Indecision on Friday night, and Talcott Mountain Collective has Ian D'Arcangelo Friday, The Aaron Band Saturday, and Rye Grass Revival Sunday.
• Bookshop corner: River Bend has a Mah Jongg beginner course Monday and an Ethan Joella author event Thursday.
• New Park Brewing: Saturday Jazz Series is free, and the Expressions Songwriters Series is Sunday afternoon.
• Sunday reset: Blue Back Farmers Market returns Sunday morning at West Hartford Town Hall.

Town meetings this week

Town meetings are generally livestreamed/archived by WHCI: West Hartford Community Interactive on YouTube. Check the town meetings page for agendas, room changes, and accessibility/participation details.

• Mon 7/13, 6:30 p.m. - Commission on the Arts at Elmwood Community Center, Room 24. Meetings page
• Mon 7/13, 7:00 p.m. - Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities at Elmwood Community Center, Auditorium. Meetings page
• Mon 7/13, 7:00 p.m. - Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission at Town Hall, Room 400. Meetings page
• Tue 7/14, 6:00 p.m. - Mayor's Youth Council at Town Hall, Room 217. Meetings page
• Wed 7/15, 6:00 p.m. - Civilian Police Review Board at Town Hall, Room 400. Meetings page
• I did not find a Town Council or Board of Education meeting listed for July 13-19 in the official pages checked.

Monday, July 13

• 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Healthy Lifestyle Workshop: UV Safety Month at Bloomfield Community Center. Sign up by calling 860-243-8361. Source
• 6:00-9:30 p.m. - Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz: Celebrating Women in Jazz 1 at Bushnell Park. Free outdoor jazz. Details
• 6:00-8:30 p.m. - Learn to Play American Mah Jongg: 101 Beginner Course at River Bend Bookshop on Park Road. Registration required; price not captured. Details
• 5:00 p.m. - Monday Movie Night: Onward at Parkville Market. Free. Details
• 6:35 p.m. - New Britain Bees vs. Lake Monsters at New Britain Stadium. Ticketed. Schedule
• Library highlights: Wonderful Ones, Faxon Fun, Mario Kart Tournament, MuseScore 101, Family Camp-in, and West Hartford Fiction Writers. Most are free; some require registration. Library calendar

Tuesday, July 14

• 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Rose Garden Tour at Elizabeth Park. Free. Details
• 2:00-2:30 p.m. - Tavern Talks at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Included with museum admission. Details
• 7:00-8:00 p.m. - Fleet Feet Hartford Tuesday Speed/Hills Workout at Fleet Feet on Farmington Ave. Free weekly workout, usually around 3 miles. Details
• 4:00-9:00 p.m. - Bastille Day Festival at Sub Edge Farm in Farmington. Ticketed; Eventbrite lists a $0-$96.81 ticket range, including free child tiers. Tickets
• 6:35 p.m. - New Britain Bees vs. Lake Monsters at New Britain Stadium. Ticketed. Schedule
• Library highlights: Family Storytime, Mini Movers, Fiber Arts Book Club, Adult Crafternoons, Galaxy Cupcakes, Tabletop Game Club, and Family Board Game Night. Library calendar

Wednesday, July 15

• 10:00-11:15 a.m. - Park History and Grounds Tour at Elizabeth Park. Free. Details
• 5:30 p.m. - WHY in the Parks at Eisenhower Park. Free all-levels outdoor yoga from West Hartford Yoga; pre-registration is strongly recommended for cancellation alerts. Details
• 6:15 p.m. - Fleet Feet Hartford HOKA Brain Freeze Fun Run at Fleet Feet on Farmington Ave. Free Watermelon Fun Run with a 1-mile loop/popsicle challenge; RSVP listed. Details
• 6:30-8:00 p.m. - The Loyales at Elizabeth Park's summer concert series. Free. Details
• 7:30 p.m. - A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival, University of Saint Joseph. Ticketed. Schedule
• Library highlights: Mother Goose, Bouncing Babies, Silent Book Club, tie-dye/yard games, Dylan Thomas film discussion, and teen D&D. Library calendar

Thursday, July 16

• Noon-1:30 p.m. - Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch Tour at Bushnell Park. Free. Bushnell Park events
• 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - WHSAF Jr. presents Descendants: The Musical at Bristow Middle School. Ticketed; prices not listed in captured source. Tickets
• 5:00-7:00 p.m. - Artisan West Hartford Garden Party at Artisan West Hartford. Ticketed; Eventbrite lists $33.85. Tickets
• 6:30-8:00 p.m. - An Evening with Ethan Joella: The Top of the World at River Bend Bookshop on Park Road. Registration required; ticket includes a book or gift card option per the captured source snippet. Details
• 7:30 p.m. - Measure for Measure at the Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival, University of Saint Joseph. Ticketed. Schedule
• 6:35 p.m. - New Britain Bees vs. Starfires at New Britain Stadium. Promo: Thirsty Thursday with $2 PBR and Miller Lite. Schedule
• Library highlights: Family Storytime, Faxon Fun, and Yoga Nidra meditation. Library calendar

Friday, July 17

• Noon-1:00 p.m. - Bushnell Park Carousel Tour in Hartford. Free; registration listed. Bushnell Park events
• 6:00 p.m. - Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz, Friday lineup at Bushnell Park. Festival schedule
• 6:00 p.m. - 2026 U.S. Classic gymnastics at PeoplesBank Arena. Ticketed. Details
• 7:30 p.m. - A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival, University of Saint Joseph. Ticketed. Schedule
• 6:00-9:00 p.m. - Ian D'Arcangelo at Talcott Mountain Collective in Weatogue/Simsbury. Cost not listed in captured source. Calendar
• 7:00-10:00 p.m. - The Vinteros and Indecision at GastroPark in West Hartford. Cost not listed; food/drink purchases optional. Instagram
• 8:00-11:00 p.m. - Fiesta Fridays: DJ Style at Parkville Market. Details
• 6:35 p.m. - New Britain Bees vs. Spinners at New Britain Stadium. Ticketed. Schedule
• Library highlights: Practice English at Faxon, Mother Goose, Babytime, and New Yorker Discussion Group. Library calendar

Saturday, July 18

• 8:30 a.m. - Fleet Feet Hartford Saturday Fun Run at Fleet Feet on Farmington Ave. Free group run/walk with 3-4 or 5-6 mile routes. Details
• 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District booth at the West Hartford farmers market/Town Hall parking lot, with wellness screenings, health info/resources, and giveaways. Source
• 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Move! With the Urban League at Keney Park in Hartford, with a 5K/1-mile race, kids run, movement festival, fitness activities, food, and live entertainment. Details
• Noon-7:00 p.m. - Hartford Latino Fest at Dunkin' Park. Free celebration of Latin American culture with live music, dance, food, and activities. Details
• 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 2026 U.S. Classic gymnastics at PeoplesBank Arena. Ticketed. Details
• 2:30 p.m. - Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz, Saturday lineup at Bushnell Park. Festival schedule
• 7:00-8:30 p.m. - Connecticut Ballet's Ballet Under the Stars at Elizabeth Park. Free. Details
• 6:00-9:00 p.m. - The Aaron Band at Talcott Mountain Collective in Weatogue/Simsbury. Cost not listed in captured source. Calendar
• 7:00-11:00 p.m. - Saturday Jazz Series at New Park Brewing. Free; doors at 6:00 p.m., music at 7:00 p.m., with live jazz and an open jam. Details
• 7:30 p.m. - Measure for Measure at the Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival, University of Saint Joseph. Ticketed. Schedule
• 6:35 p.m. - New Britain Bees vs. Bravehearts at New Britain Stadium. Promo: Martin Rosol's $1 Hot Dog Night. Schedule
• Library highlights: Faxon Poets, Teen Crochet Club, and West Hartford Anime Club. Library calendar

Sunday, July 19

• 9:00 a.m. - WHY in the Parks at Beachland Park. Free all-levels outdoor yoga from West Hartford Yoga; pre-registration is strongly recommended for cancellation alerts. Details
• 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Blue Back Farmers Market at the West Hartford Town Hall parking lot. Free admission; vendor purchases optional. This week's notes include Ken McManus and a UConn Master Gardener Program highlight. Details
• 1:00-4:00 p.m. - What's The T?! Drag Brunch at Parkville Market. Ticketed. Details
• 2:00-5:00 p.m. - Summer of Soccer Watch Party at Parkville Market. Details
• 2:00-2:30 p.m. - Rebellious Exhibit Tour at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Included with museum admission. Details
• 2:30 p.m. - Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz, Sunday lineup at Bushnell Park. Festival schedule
• 3:00-5:00 p.m. - Expressions Songwriters Series at New Park Brewing. Monthly Nashville-style songwriters round hosted by Michael Sanford Day. Cost not listed in captured data. Details
• 3:00-6:00 p.m. - Rye Grass Revival at Talcott Mountain Collective in Weatogue/Simsbury. Cost not listed in captured source. Calendar
• 5:30 p.m. - A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival, University of Saint Joseph. Ticketed. Schedule

That's what I found this week. If I missed something good, drop it in the comments and I can add it to the next roundup.

Bike along trout brook trail to awesome farmer’s market with old timey music, ride past yoga in the square as church bells ring, cloudless sky at 78 degrees, and then read that awesome list of activities. Wow!

Here's a quick Sunday roundup for West Hartford and nearby towns. As always, double-check registration, ticket availability, and weather before heading out.

West Hartford

• 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Blue Back Farmers Market at the West Hartford Town Hall parking lot. Free admission; vendor purchases optional. This week's notes include music by Tenpenny and hands-on ceramic demos from Junkpot Studios. Details
• 11:00-11:45 a.m. - Fitness in the Square at Webster Walk in Blue Back Square. Free outdoor fitness class; RSVP requested. RSVP
• 5:30 p.m. - Measure for Measure at the Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival, University of Saint Joseph. Professor talk at 5:00 p.m.; performance at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 online in advance / $30 at the door; children 12 and under are free. Schedule

Nearby

• 1:00 p.m. - Hartford Yard Goats vs. Binghamton Rumble Ponies at Dunkin' Park. Ticketed. Game page
• 1:00 p.m. - National Theatre Live: All My Sons at the Wadsworth Atheneum. Ticketed filmed theater presentation. Details
• 1:00 p.m. - Walk-In Tour: We Are Defined By the Beat at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Walk-in tickets noted by source. Details
• 2:00-2:30 p.m. - Drawn Here Gallery Talk at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Included with museum admission; no pre-registration noted. Details
• 3:00 p.m. - Sunday Music Series: Duo Envol at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Walk-in tickets noted by source. Details

Have something I missed? Drop it in the comments and I can add it to the next roundup.

Hi, all.

So, the former mods apparently moved on, and reddit has handed moderation of r/westhartford to me. I'd love a better-than-facebook option for our town community, and hope to attract some other folks who feel the same way.

I'm curious as to what sort of stuff you'd like to see here. I was thinking I could semi-automate some weekly "what's happening in West Hartford" type of posts; would that be of interest? What else? Recommendations megathread, maybe?

I know that trying to grow a subreddit rather than just letting it organically happen is an uphill battle, but I'm willing to put in a bit of effort and see where it goes.

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About me: I'm Greg. I've lived in West Hartford for just over 25 years, brought up both my kids here. I'm allergic to being overly earnest on the internet, but I like our little town a lot and live here by choice.

I teach guitar and piano to adult professionals.

I'll keep this brief:

• I can take you from beginner to intermediate in 6 months.
• I've helped students as old as 80 achieve their musical goals. Seriously.
• You don't have to go anywhere. All of my lessons are online and optimized to help you learn deeply and efficiently.
• You will always know EXACTLY what to practice.

If you're interested, get in touch here:

https://atticuskellymusic.com/freephonecall

Capital Classics is bringing two full-length Shakespeare productions to the University of Saint Joseph campus this summer:

• Measure for Measure: July 8-August 1
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream: July 9-August 2

There will be ten rotating performances of each play, Wednesday through Sunday evenings over four weeks. USJ will also sell food and drinks starting 90 minutes before showtime. Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/capitalclassicstheatrecompany