Community
Puerto Rican Society of New Britain Planning 2025 Festival Puertorriqueño – Reportedly Postponed
Editor’s note (7/25/2025): The Festival has reportedly been postponed. The Puerto Rican Society of New Britain is planning 2025 Festival Puertorriqueño this July. “Save the date,” say event organizers, for the Festival, planned for Saturday, July 26th. New Britain’s Puerto Rican Festival has a long history as a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture and New […]
NBMAA Hosting Juneteenth Access for All Community Day
The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting a Juneteenth Access for All Community Day, inviting people to, “Join us for the NBMAA’s 24th Annual Juneteenth Celebration!” “This day-long event features artistic performances, music, in-gallery experiences, and of course artmaking,” the Museum says. “Shop from local Black-owned businesses, support independent artists, and grab a […]
Dare to Struggle Planning Public Forum on “How We Can Stop The Attacks On The Homeless”
The organization Dare to Struggle CT, has announced that it is planning a public forum on “How We Can Stop The Attacks On The Homeless”. “There will be presentations, speeches, discussions, and presentation of evidence including survey results. Plans and solutions will be presented,” the organization says, about the event on Saturday, June 21st at […]
End of Legislative Session Town Hall Planned by New Britain Delegation
Members of the New Britain state legislative delegation and a Council leader are planning an, “End of Session Town Hall to discuss and answer questions on legislation that passed this session.” The Connecticut state legislature recently adjourned its annual legislative session on June 4th. The event is to include Rep David DeFronzo (D-26), Rep Bobby […]
Little Poland Festival Again Draws Tens of Thousands of Visitors in New Britain
Celebrating its 12th year, the Little Poland Festival again drew tens of thousands of people to New Britain to celebrate Polish culture, music and food in the city. The popular celebration of Polish culture, music and cuisine has, for years, attracted huge crowds of people from New Britain, the state and beyond. Tens of thousands […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jun 9th to 15th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, June 15, 2025 include
Local Residents Planning to Attend “No Kings Day of Defiance” Rally
New Britain residents say they are planning to attend an upcoming, “No Kings Day of Defiance” rally in Hartford, as part of a nationwide day of protest on Flag Day. No Kings says that, In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in […]
Naming of Academic Center Honors Geraldine Brown-Springer
Staff Report Geraldine “Gerri” Brown-Springer, a beloved former Principal of Slade Middle School, was honored on June 3rd, with the re-naming of Brookside School adjacent to Pulaski Middle School in her honor. At the school naming ceremony Dean of Students Michael Peterson and Boys & Girls Club Executive Director James Jones recalled the support and […]
2025 Little Poland Festival This Sunday
The 2025 New Britain Little Poland Festival is planned for Sunday, June 8th. The popular New Britain cultural and community event, celebrating its 12th year, is traditionally in springtime in New Britain’s vibrant Broad Street “Little Poland” neighborhood. Little Poland Festival organizers say the Festival features, “leaping folk dancers, mouth watering food, over 100 vendors, […]
Celebrating Pride in the Heart of the City at South Church
By Frank R. Zilinyi (Dir. of Music at South Church), In the early 2000’s, getting off the NYC subway in Union Square as a teenager on my way to an organ lesson, it was completely unremarkable to see at least a handful of kids my own age begging for change, holding up cardboard signs that […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jun 2nd to 8th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, June 8, 2025 include
CT People’s Survival Programs Hosting Monthly Alternatives to Violence Meetings
CT People’s Survival Programs are hosting monthly Alternatives to Violence meetings. The community organization says, Join CT-PSP’s Alternatives to Violence Monthly Meetings!📅 First meeting: Wednesday, 6/4 at 115 W. Main St, New Britain, CT🕕 Held every first Wednesday Be part of a movement for peace and healing. Help us organize transformative events and train to […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from May 26th to Jun 1st
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, June 1, 2025 include
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Holding May Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its May Community Meeting. The Coalition invites people, saying, “We’ll be discussing the legislative session, summer organizing and more!” The meeting is Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm on Zoom. The Coalition has a registration website for the meeting
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from May 19th to 25th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 25, 2025 include
2025 New Britain Dionysos Greek Festival This Weekend
The Saint George Greek Orthodox Church has announced its 2025 Dionysos Greek Festival. The event is to be Friday, May 16, 2025, from 11:00am to 1:00am, Saturday, May 17th, from 11:00am to 1:00am and Sunday, May 18th, 12:00pm to 8:00pm. “Annual festival! Free parking/Free admission. Offering traditional Greek food, Greek music, Greek dance performances, local […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from May 12th to 18th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, May 18, 2025 include
Queen Ann Nzinga Center Hosting ‘Kwanzaa in May’
The Queen Ann Nzinga Center is hosting a “Kwanzaa in May’ event, saying, “Join us for a community celebration recognizing the achievements of our youth.” The Center adds, “Enjoy an afternoon of food, games, music, and more. This event is free and open to the public—all are welcome. Come celebrate with us and support the […]
Stronger Together: A Community Mental Health Fair to be Held at the New Britain Public Library
The New Britain Public Library has announced that it will be hosting “Stronger Together: A Community Mental Health Fair” as part of Mental Health Awareness month. “This free event is open to all members of the community,” the Library says, “and will feature representatives from local organizations that offer support to individuals and families in […]