One of the most eclectic weeks in memory may really offer something for everyone.
Monday, April 7
A series of talks by philosopher Peter Adamson, under the auspices of Yale’s Terry Lectureship, tackles “Religion and Skepticism in Global Philosophy” beginning at 5 p.m. “It is nowadays typically assumed that religious belief is defined by faith, and that a skeptical attitude is more characteristic of those who reject religion. These lectures will argue that, at least before the Enlightenment, the situation was the reverse.”
At 53 Wall Street, the Yale Film Archive co-presents a 6:30 screening of Sansho the Bailiff (1954). “In the 11th century, two aristocratic children sold into slavery struggle to uphold their father’s lessons in mercy in a world that rewards brutality. ‘A perfect and profound masterpiece’ (Robin Baker) and ‘one of the greatest emotional and philosophical journeys ever made in film’ (Richard Peña).”
Starting at 7, Cafe Nine hosts “something new for all you[] Monday night warriors”: Maiko’s Monday Night Market. Products and services on offer include locally made pickles, “hand-woven chainmail” and “altered and custom clothing.”
Tuesday, April 8
At 5:30 p.m., the artist Jim Dine, who emerged from the midcentury Pop Art movement, comes to the Yale University Art Gallery to discuss his ongoing exhibition there, “This is Me”.
Thursday, April 10
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow and 10 to 3 on Saturday, “the highly anticipated Designer’s Circus pop-up shopping event returns to the Guilford Art Center…, offering an exciting opportunity to shop unique and affordable women’s clothing and accessories.”
From 6 to 8, Hamden’s Keefe Community Center hosts a family-oriented Eggstravaganza Celebration offering snacks, craft activities, live music and photos with the Easter Bunny.
Friday, April 11
From 4 to 8 p.m., Cantean Coffee & Tea in Hamden is having fun with the unsightly aftermath of a neighboring demolition—by throwing a Pit Party. Themed after the show Parks and Recreation, whose early plotting revolved around a sunken, purgatorial development project, guests can expect Snake Juice, a waffle station and karaoke, plus “a possible appearance by Mouse Rat.”
At 7:30 at Never Ending Books, Aesop’s Sound Fables, “an ambient chamber ensemble that creates soundtracks to silent films, nature, and unusual theater and performs them at live events,” takes on “the first silent animated films including Steamboat Willie, The Cameraman’s Revenge, Gertie the Dinosaur, and others.”
At Cafe Nine, a birthday party for “two of Connecticut’s best live sound engineers, Hannah and Mike,” features live music from local bands The Danglers, Wolf Harbor, Teddy Rose, and The Bargain.
Saturday, April 12
“What’s in the Harbor?” asks a monthly series of talks at the Canal Dock Boathouse. The first one, at 10 a.m., features Chris Conroy of the University of New Haven discussing “marine ecosystems of the Long Island Sound and… ongoing research to map the diverse underwater habitats that lie beneath the water’s surface.”
Or get your hands dirty during either of two 10 a.m. volunteer cleanups, at Quinnipiac River Park and along the Farmington Canal Greenway.
From 2 to 5 p.m., Dockside Brewery in Milford holds an 18-hole mini golf tournament, with side competitions including a $1,000 hole-in-one giveaway and a simulated long-drive contest. The day’s attractions also include a DJ, complimentary beverages on course and a post-tourney buffet dinner.
St. Stanislaus Church celebrates the feast day of its namesake with church tours starting at 2:15, a service at 4:30 and, after that, a communal traditional Polish dinner.
At 7, Connecticut-based dance and circus company MOMIX performs Alice at the Shubert. “Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland.”
Sunday, April 13
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North Haven’s Clarion Inn, the New England Comic & Toy Convention convenes vendors, artists and, of course, fans of comics, toys and more.
A “So You Think You Can Brew?” competition offers guests unlimited samples of beers made by a dozen home brewers—and the right to vote for a victor.
Written by Dan Mims. Readers are encouraged to verify times, locations and prices before attending events.
