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Keynote with Ken Burns to Open First America Conference, March 26 ow.ly/xFUp50Yun0X

New Haven Symphony Orchestra: **A Galaxy Far, Far Away** on April 26 at 3 PM in Woolsey Hall. Hear themes from *Star Wars*, *Star Trek*, *E.T.*, *Dune*, *Interstellar*, and more in this Pops concert. https://newhavensymphony.orgevents/category/pops-series/galaxy-concerts/

March 25 Italian wine takes the spotlight at Zinc. The Pertinace Wine Dinner features a multi-course menu paired with Barbaresco wines from Italy’s Piedmont region, offering an evening of guided tastings and Italian cuisine. eventbrite.com/e/pertinace-wi…

Review: New England Brewing Co. in Branford is a throwback to the mid-2010s brewery experiencehttps://www. nhregister.com/food/article/n…

A classic ballet returns to the stage at the Shubert Theatre. The Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Swan Lake on Saturday, March 21 at 7 PM, featuring an international cast performing Tchaikovsky’s beloved score and timeless story of love and enchantment. shubert.com/events/detail/…

A new tool makes it easier to explore Connecticut’s outdoors. The Connecticut Trail Finder now maps more than 2,500 miles of trails statewide, helping hikers and cyclists search by location, difficulty, and features like waterfalls or pet-friendly paths. ow.ly/xMxf50YumCf

Yahoo Travel: The 5 Best Car-Free Day Trips From New York City travel.yahoo.com/guides/article…

Connecticut's top pizza restaurants of 2026, according to Connecticut Magazine nhregister.com/connecticutmag…

3/15 1-3:30 p.m. St. Patrick's Day Parade & TGD Family Fun Zone On Elm Street between Temple and Church, bring the whole family down for free live entertainment, magic, music, food trucks, free raffles, giveaways, lawn games & so much more! stpatricksdayparade.org/family-fun-zon…

Milford’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The parade steps off from the Parsons Complex on West Main Street with floats, Irish dancers, marching bands, and community groups bringing plenty of green to the shoreline. facebook.com/events/8935450…

New Haven Restaurant Week returns March 15–28 with 21 restaurants serving exclusive prix-fixe menus. From chef-driven plates to global neighborhood favorites, there’s plenty to explore. Reservations recommended. infonewhaven.com/restaurantweek/

New Haven’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns Sunday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m. The parade steps off from Chapel Street at Sherman Avenue and winds through downtown with marching bands, floats, Irish dancers, and community groups celebrating Irish heritage. stpatricksdayparade.org

Steel Magnolias continues at Cabaret on Main in East Haven with performances March 13–15 and March 20–22. The beloved play about friendship, resilience, and life inside a Louisiana beauty salon runs through March 22. cabaret-on-main.com/shows--events.…

Milford’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns Saturday, March 14 at 1 p.m., stepping off from Wasson Field and making its way through downtown to the Milford Green. Expect marching bands, floats, dancers, and plenty of Irish spirit along the route. ctvisit.com/events/milford…

GLORY at NXTHVN explores how interior spaces reflect identity, memory, and everyday life. The exhibition transforms the gallery into an imagined Black American home interior inspired by the visual language of the 1970s. nxthvn.com/calendar/glory/

New Haven Restaurant Week returns March 15–28 with 21 restaurants serving exclusive prix-fixe menus. From chef-driven plates to global neighborhood favorites, there’s plenty to explore. Reservations recommended. infonewhaven.com/restaurantweek/

Shooting Fast & Slow, a photography exhibit by William Frucht, is on view March 6–29 at City Gallery in New Haven. The exhibit explores contrasting rhythms of motion and change through Frucht’s photography. city-gallery.org/blog

Keeping Alive the Remembrance: Commemorating America's Founding, 1776–1876 artgallery.yale.edu/exhibitions/ex…

CT Getaways: Madison offers coastal charm at any time of year nhregister.com/connecticutmag…

Milford’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The parade steps off from the Parsons Complex on West Main Street with floats, Irish dancers, marching bands, and community groups bringing plenty of green to the shoreline. facebook.com/events/8935450…