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NB Racial Justice Coalition Hosting 5th Anniversary Fundraiser
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is holding a The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC), is a grassroots organization based in New Britain, Connecticut. Our membership is comprised of everyday, working-class people who want to organize for racial and economic justice.
New Britain Public Library Hosts Program on the Great Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry
The New Britain Public Library is featuring, “Red Sox-Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports,” saying, “This fun program hosted by award-winning sportswriter, baseball beat writer and book author Marty Gitlin.” The Library says that the program, highlighting, “the most intense rivalry in American sports – maybe the world,” is to feature, “videos of the biggest […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jun 30th to Jul 6th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, July 6, 2025 include
Miss NAM CT Joins Fashion Show Held in Celebration of Juneteenth
Akuchukwu Oputa, Miss NAM CT for 2024-2025, was a part of a fashion show hosted recently celebrating Juneteenth by Gorgy by Candy and its owner Candyce Scott. Oputa said, a New Britain resident, said, As National American Miss Connecticut and a college student studying journalism, walking in this Juneteenth fashion show was more than a […]
First Church Hosting Summer Music Series
The First Church Of Christ is hosting its annual Summer Music Series, inviting people to, “Bring a picnic, chair, and hear First Church carillon; rain or shine.” The events are Tuesdays in July, featuring different musicians, from July 1, 2025 to July 29th. The events include concerts inside the Church at 6:30pm. Then, at 7:00pm, […]
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Holding June Community Meeting
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is planning its June Community Meeting. “We’ll be debriefing recent campaigns and planning next steps together. Your voice matters!” the Coalition says. “Come build community, share food, and get organized.” The meeting is Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm at the NBRJC Office at 115 West Main Street. The […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jun 23rd to 29th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, June 29, 2025 include,
Black Ministerial Alliance and NBMAA Hosting Juneteenth Celebration
The Black Ministerial Alliance of New Britain and New Britain Museum of American Art are hosting a Gospel Concert Juneteenth Celebration. The event is is Friday, June 20th, and is to be at Right Now Ministries at 295-303 Arch Street. Light food is to be served at 5:30pm, followed by the concert at 6:30pm.
League of Women Voters Holding Annual Meeting
The League of Women Voters of the New Britain Area is planning its 52nd Annual Meeting. The Meeting is to be Tuesday, June 17th at 6:00pm at New Britain Public Library Community Room. “Support voter rights, register voters locally and help inform voters about candidates,” the League says, adding, “Learn and Lobby: Find out more […]
Juneteenth Freedom Festival Planned by City Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
The city Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities is planning its annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival. The event, on Thursday, June 19th, is to be at Central Park from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The event is to feature the raising of the Juneteenth flag, information about Juneteenth history, a free community cookout, live music and information from […]
New Britain Public Library to Host ‘Summer Bash’
The New Britain Public Library is planning a ‘Summer Bash’ event, inviting families to, “Come down to the library and kick off Summer reading!” “Play games, make crafts, and level up YOUR reading with summer reading challenges for all ages!” the Library adds. “We’ll be doing fun activities from 10:00 – 3:00, including Sport stacking […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jun 16th to 22nd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, June 22, 2025 include,
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