Latest Events in Newington(July Updated)

Join the Connecticut Humane Society at the Newington Pet Wellness and Adoption Center for a limited-run program, “Reading to Pets”. Designed for children ages 6-18, the session will help sharpen your child’s reading skills while allowing them to spend quality time with an adoptable pet. During their session, children will have the opportunity to read to cats or small pets, all of whom are excited to lend a furry ear to any new or seasoned reader. Bring your favorite book or pick from one provided by CHS. Watch your child’s confidence in reading grow as they bring comfort and compassion to shelter pets. Reading sessions are 20-minutes long and will be offered Wednesday, April 16. Pre-registration is required. There is a registration fee is $12.51 per child, per session. One adult must accompany their reader for the entire session. Due to space limits and safety requirements, only one reader and one adult per reservation. Siblings and additional adults are not able to accompany you and your child to the session. Important Notes for Parents of Participants: · This program does not include hands-on interactions with the pets. · Reading sessions will occur outside of the pet’s enclosure. Attendees are unable to enter the pet’s enclosure for any reason. · CHS will provide chairs for the reader and adult. If preferred, children are welcome to sit on the ground next to the pet’s enclosure. Blankets will be available. · Each session is 20 minutes long. If you are running late, it will cut into your reading time. · Participants will read to cats or small pets, such as rabbits, guinea pigs, or birds. CHS staff are unable to take requests and available pets will be selected in advance by staff. To best care for the pups at CHS, dog kennels are closed to the public and will not be accessible during this program. · Each child participating must remain with their adult at all times. Due to limited space and to ensure an optimal experience for the pets and other participants, only one child and one adult per session. Please leave siblings and additional adults at home, as CHS is closed to the public during the program times. · If at any point behavior of the reader or pet becomes a concern, CHS reserves the right to end the session. If you have any questions, please email Ashley at Outreach@cthumane.org . Information Source: Connecticut Humane Society | eventbrite

Welcome to our annual Mother's Day brunch event! Treat your mom to a special day at 1st Love Events CT with delicious food and great company. Join us for a memorable celebration of all the amazing moms out there. Indulge in a delectable brunch spread and enjoy quality time with your loved ones. Don't miss out on this opportunity to show your appreciation for the special women in your life. Reserve your spot today! Information Source: CHEF WISLON | eventbrite

Edinburgh College of Art welcomes visitors to the annual Performance Costume Show. Join us for a spectacular show where graduating students' work combines creative flair and technical skills to create evocative performances, displaying costumes created for theatre, film, opera and dance alongside group performances from 2nd and 3rd-year students. Show Times & Venue The show will start promptly at 2.00 pm, we suggest arriving 15 minutes early. Tickets are priced at £15 + Eventbrite admin fee. Find out more about The Queen's Hall Please note, professional photography has been arranged for this event. Ticketholders are welcome to take photos at their seats for personal use only. Standing to take photos or using professional photography equipment is not allowed. Access Please let us know if you require any support accessing this event by emailing eca.events@ed.ac.uk. Please see ECA's privacy notice for more information on how your personal details provided will be used and stored. Information Source: Edinburgh College of Art | eventbrite

The smallsword is a lightweight, one-handed thrusting weapon that rose to prominence in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. Designed primarily for civilian use, it evolved as a duelling weapon and as a symbol of status, replacing the heavier rapier as fencing styles shifted toward speed and precision over power and reach. The smallsword represents the refinement of European swordplay, embodying both martial utility and the elegance of its time. Its influence can still be seen in modern sport fencing, particularly in the foil, which evolved directly from smallsword practice. From the 27th of April 2025, we are hosting a 6-week introductory course on the use of the smallsword. This course is an ideal introduction to HEMA and Historical fencing. Focusing on the works of Domenico Angelo from the late 18th century, the system taught is both elegant and effective. The course runs in the main hall of the Southside community centre on Sundays from 3-4 pm. The cost for the course is either £50 for the entire six-week course or £15 per session Information Source: Stork's Beak School of Historical Swordplay | eventbrite

World reknowned designer and embroiderer Laura Lees holds her intimate, enriching, even riotous workshops in the heart of Edinburgh. Participants will be able to create a totally individual piece of textiles. This can take the form of customised clothing, creating embroidered textiles for interiors, cushion covers, wall hangings or designs for upholstery. This will be accomplished with a variety of techniques. Freehand machine embroidery, applique and hand embroidery, all explained in a relaxed, friendly and creative environment. https://www.laura-lees.com/ Tapestry and textile artist, maker and master embroiderer Laura Lees works on a broad range projects, from high end interior design as well as her own art and private commissions. Initially running her own fashion label in London with diffusions for Topshop and Selfridges, Laura evolved her work to include her love of architecture, design and interiors and is now a sought after consultant and maker for clients as diverse as RIBA, Waldoworks, Bard and hospital arts charity Artlink. Keen to share her knowledge Laura also holds The Mighty Stitch workshops exploring the benefits and joy of embroidery, held nationally and from her studio in Summerhall. Information Source: Laura Lees | eventbrite

Odessos Winery is one of the new wave of Bulgarian wineries, located in the city of Varna on the Black Sea coast, with a groundbreaking and very modern concept and whose story began in 2016. After travelling around the world and gaining experience at some of the most prestigious wineries in Australia, New Zealand and Chile, the brothers Georgi and Vladislav Vankov came up with the idea of creating one of the first urban wineries in Bulgaria. Love for winemaking has been in their family for generations, and the idea of creating Odessos was a natural continuation of this passion. If they have learned anything from the endless hours of work in different wineries around the world, it is that the most valuable asset for a great wine is its terroir. This clarified the motto and philosophy of the winery - to pursue and present their own interpretation of the Northern Black Sea region, working with carefully selected vineyards of prime terroir around the seaside city. Returning from each of their wine campaigns in New World countries brought more and more success to their winemaking experiments and helped the Vankov brothers gain the necessary experience and courage to make their official start in 2020 with their first vintage. Wines for tasting: White Dimyat Byala Single Vineyard, 2024 Riesling Venchan Single Vineyard, 2023 Orange Dimyat Gentle Skin Contact, 2024 Sauvignon Blanc & Dimyat Gentle Skin Contact, 2024 Red Cabernet Franc Claret Vetrino Single Vineyard, 2024 Cabernet Franc Kavarna Single Vineyard, 2023 Information Source: Bar Zero/Zero | eventbrite

Hello there, thank you for being so interested in my class. The workshop will be 4 hours long, with a short break in the middle and it's meant to be part one of a two-part course on Flat Plane Carving. We'll be exploring the unique 1-tool-only hand techniques for carving in the Scandinavian Flat plane style, using green or seasoned wood, with references to wood carving culture, different materials, sustainable harvest, timber processing, history of the craft, and more. We will learn the basic knife techniques and complete a first simple project, propedeutical to part two, where we will explore a more complex design. What's provided: tools & materials tea/coffee snacks Bring your own: tight fit cut resistant glove (highly recommended) (suggested model: https://www.toolsandtimber.co.uk/medium-kevlar-glove ) Packed dinner/meal Accessibility : The workshop is located in the basement of the August 21 Coffeehouse, but the class will take place upstairs in the main room. No previous experience is required. Please let me know if there are any specific needs or requirements, like accessibility/allergies etc.. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions Looking forward to carving together, Rick Information Source: Rick - Scarecrow Woodcrafts | eventbrite

D Semple Consulting and She Means Business Edinburgh are excited to invite you to our collaborative summer business networking at Pickerings Distillery, at Summerhall! This is an exciting opportunity for all business owners from all around Edinburgh (and beyond!) to join us for some networking while enjoying cocktails, nibbles, and charcuterie from East Coast Cured. For the ultimate gin lovers, Pickering's are offering express Cocktail Masterclass Experience with one of their barologists. Who will then take you on a short tour around their distillery. There are only 15 Early Bird tickets available so grab yours now. before they are gone! This event is definitely not one to be missed and we look forward to seeing you there! Information Source: She Means Business Edinburgh | eventbrite

Welcome to Double Take LIVE ! Get ready to laugh, cringe, and possibly break up a fight (jk) as you join DOUBLETAKE’S NIGHT OUT Video podcast with a LIVE AUDIENCE… Hot INTERACTIVE topics, advice, RAFFLES and more. Bring your own food and alcohol!! A night filled with laughter at Fox Run Dance Hall . Grab your family and friends, join us for a evening of non-stop fun and entertainment. Don't miss out on this chance to enjoy some top-notch comedy live and in person. See you there! Information Source: Double Take | eventbrite