FEATURED EVENTS

VIRTUAL EVENT: Creating an Animated Short - Tuesdays at 10am Eastern from Community and Summer Education at Point Park University

Join Associate Professor of Animation and Visual Effects, Jonathan Trueblood, in learning the basics to take your idea from concept to completion! This class is designed for interested students and adult beginners, with 6 classes to get you acquainted with the tricks and tools of the trade.

Dates:

06/23/2020

06/30/2020

07/07/2020

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10am EDT / 9am CDT / 8am MDT / 7am PDT / 6am AKDT

Location:

Online

Online, NY, .

United States

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Phone:

412-392-3457

VIRTUAL EVENT: Mystery Art Challenge at 1pm Central from Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Get ready for an art challenge that will push your creative boundaries! Register by June 7 to receive by mail a free mystery box filled with unknown art materials (we'll follow up by email to confirm your address and number of participants!). Then, either by yourself or with friends and family you live with, use only the materials in the mystery box to create a piece of art! Tune in on Friday, June 12 at 1:00 p.m. on Instagram Live to see what ideas we and others in the community come up with ––all archived afterwards in an Instagram art gallery at #kemperartchallenge.

Dates:

06/12/2020

2pm EDT / 1pm CDT / 12pm MDT / 11am PDT / 10am AKDT

Location:

Online

Online, NY, .

United States

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Phone:

816.753.5784

Virtual Event: A LAURIE BERKNER FAMILY CONCERT ON FATHER'S DAY! 6pm Eastern

Sing, dance, and play interactive games through your device with Laurie Berkner as she performs your favorite songs, interacts with you through the computer, and brings in a few surprises – from her house to yours! This special virtual concert event is the first of its kind for Laurie Berkner, and your ticket helps support the team in continuing operations during in-person concert cancellations!

Dates:

06/21/2020

6p ET, 5p CT, 4p MT, 3p PT, 2p AK

Location:

Online

Online, NY, .

United States

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CT Landmarks present: Virtual Juneteenth Celebration- 12pm-5pm EDT

On Saturday, June 13th, we welcome you to join us for a virtual presentation in honor of New London’s 6th annual Juneteenth Celebration! Join Connecticut Landmarks as we celebrate Juneteenth and highlight the African-American history of the Hempsted House and the surrounding neighborhood in partnership with the NAACP – New London Branch, and our neighbor the Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC). The festivities begin at 1 pm with nationally recognized performing artist and storyteller Tammy Denease, with her Hidden Women Series. Denease will lead us on a virtual tour through the Hempsted Houses while bringing the remarkable story of Joan Jackson to life. Hear the story of the Jackson family, which includes the story of Joan’s eldest son, Adam, an enslaved farmer at the Hempsted House for over 30 years.

Dates:

06/13/2020

12pm EDT / 11am CDT / 10am MDT / 9am PDT / 8am AKDT

Location:

Online

Online, NY, .

United States

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Phone:

(860) 443-7949

VIRTUAL EVENT: "Mr. Amazing's Circus Corner" - Every Wednesday at 4pm and 7pm Eastern from Westchester Circus Arts

"Mr. Amazing's Circus Corner" is a 30-minute tv-style educational entertainment which airs every Wednesday at 4:00pm & 7:00pm EDT. Mr. Amazing, everyone's beloved Ringmaster, introduces concepts of STEAM, Physical Activity, Brain Games and Physical Science as it applies to the circus...and life itself. The Circus Corner teaches kids how to learn to learn and how to have fun doing it! We encourage everyone to log into the Circus Zoom Room about 10 minutes early for a pre-show activity.

Dates:

06/10/2020

06/17/2020

06/24/2020

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4pm EDT / 3pm CDT / 2pm MDT / 1pm PDT / 12pm AKDT OR 7pm EDT / 6pm CDT / 5pm MDT / 4pm PDT / 3pm AKDT

Location:

Online

Online, NY, .

United States

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Phone:

914-275-5711

VIRTUAL EVENT: Danbury Library's Crafting Connections - Every Wednesday at 3pm Eastern from Danbury Library

Come join us to make beautiful things from items you have at home! Have a joyous time creating, and then spread the joy by sharing with loved ones and friends when social distancing is over! ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***

Dates:

06/10/2020

06/17/2020

06/24/2020

3pm EDT / 2pm CDT / 1pm MDT / 12pm PDT / 11am AKDT

Location:

Online

Online, NY, .

United States

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Phone:

203-797-4528

VIRTUAL CLASS: ($) Friday Night Dinner: Latin Cooking - Friday, June 12 at 6pm Eastern from Rochester Brainery

This class will take students through the steps for making rice, one of the most important foods to master! Students will learn to make Arroz Amarillo con Pollo y Gondules (yellow rice with chicken and beans). Cook along with the demonstration and enjoy a delicious meal when class is over. Ingredient list included.

Dates:

06/12/2020

6pm EDT / 5pm CDT / 4pm MDT / 3pm PDT / 2pm AKDT

Location:

Online

Online, NY, .

United States

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Phone:

585-730-7034

VIRTUAL EVENT: Explores; Our Province at Play - Every Saturday at 11am Pacific from ArtStarts

Come explore with us, online! Our weekend family programming resumes on Facebook Live so we can continue creating together while practicing physical distancing.This fun, free drop-in program invites all families to investigate and discover the world around them through observing, touching, drawing, moving, getting messy, and listening to inspire creative learning. ArtStarts’ workshops focus on process, not product, while developing critical thinking skills and a passion for experimentation.

Dates:

06/06/2020

06/13/2020

06/20/2020

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2pm EDT / 1pm CDT / 12pm MDT / 11am PDT / 10am AKDT

Location:

Online

Online, NY, .

United States

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Quassy Amusement Park Opening June 20

We're preparing for our Saturday, June 20, opening. Due to state capacity mandates, the park has announced there will NOT be 50-cent Friday nights or $50 Saturday night carload specials until further notice. We greatly appreciate the support of all of our fans on Facebook and look forward to hosting you this summer. A complete list of the state mandates as well as park protocol will be posted on our Facebook page soon.

Dates:

06/20/2020

see website

Organization:

Quassy Amusement Park

Location:

2132 Middlebury Road

Middlebury, CT, 06762

United States

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Phone:

12037582913

Virtual Connecticut Open House Day

Welcome to the 16th annual Open House Day. It began as a way to showcase all the incredible attractions in Connecticut. This year, due to the Covid-19 challenges, we will showcase them virtually. Enjoy exploring 130+ attractions below, all offering virtual experiences.

Dates:

06/13/2020

all day

Location:

Online

Online, NY, .

United States

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VIRTUAL EVENT: San Diego Zoo Giraffe LIVE CAM

Giraffes, rhinos, and more! Enjoy this live view of the African Plains habitat that comes to you from the Kijamii Overlook at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

Dates:

06/06/2020

06/07/2020

06/08/2020

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Live

Location:

Online

Online, NY, .

United States

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Phone:

(619) 718-3000

VIRTUAL EVENT: Empowering Parents Webinar: Special Education - June 9 at 7pm Eastern from Law Office of Lawrence Berliner

We are a community of concerned parents and we are all learning how to connect in order to get through these difficult times together. In the coming weeks ahead, Attorney Lawrence Berliner will be moderating a series of webinars with guests, to address this unprecedented environment of distance learning and its impact upon your child’s special education. We will discuss new strategies, special ed law issues as they evolve, address your questions and frustrations, and hopefully some successes, too. **This webinar is free and open to the public, but registration is required. **

Dates:

06/09/2020

7 PM

Location:

Online

Online, NY, .

United States

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Phone:

(203)-255-0582

VIRTUAL EVENT: Minecraft Build Challenge - June 8 at 4pm Eastern from Danbury Library

Join us for an exciting Minecraft Build Challenge virtually from your home! Players will put their creativity, teamwork, and Minecraft skills to the test in this fun 60 minute challenge. With the help of our partners at Microsoft, participants will be given imaginative topics and placed into teams where they must quickly assign roles, plan their project, and race against the clock to build their structure. Teams will also have the opportunity to present, explain, and share their work at the end of this challenge. Free! Registration Required.

Dates:

06/08/2020

4pm EDT / 3pm CDT / 2pm MDT / 1pm PDT / 12pm AKDT

Location:

Online

Online, NY, .

United States

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Phone:

203-797-4528

Essex Summer Concert Series

Join us for an evening full of music and fun at our town greens in Essex and Ivorytown.

Dates:

06/23/2020

07/01/2020

07/07/2020

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6:30 pm - 8 pm

Organization:

Essex Parks and Rec

Location:

29 West Avenue

Essex, CT, 06426

United States

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Phone:

860-767-4340

Little Scholars Virtual Camps 2020

We offer online summer camps in a variety of topic areas for children grades PreK-8th grade, taught by credentialed teachers. We also offer A-HA! (At Home Adventure) Kits, a box of 10 activities, directions, and supplies that students and families can complete on their own time.

Dates:

06/08/2020

06/09/2020

06/10/2020

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Location:

Online

Online, NY, .

United States

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