Upcoming Events

  • Esta Isla Film Screening & Talkback | Wednesday, September 30 | SHU Community Theatre | Fairfield, CT

    WPKN is a media partner with the film screening of Esta Isla and talkback with directors Lorraine Jones Molina and Cristian Carretero. The event takes place at the Sacred Heart University Community Theatre on Wednesday, September 30th.

    Esta Isla is a portrait of the Puerto Rican experience that dives into the complexities of identity, resilience, and colonial legacy.

    Tickets and more information can be found at shucommunitytheatre.org.

  • Jazz’n Downtown | Saturday, October 3 | Milford, CT

    WPKN is a media partner with the Milford Arts Council for the Jazz’n Downtown live music and artisan experience on Saturday, October 3rd. This all-day festival spans throughout downtown Milford and features jazz performances from local and international acts. Musical acts range from smooth to swingin’ and eclectic to electric. Jazz’n Downtown also offers an art walk by boutiques and restaurants. A closing indoor concert celebrates the music of jazz icons Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.

    The event is easily accessible by water, rail, and road. Tickets and full line-up are available at jazzndowntown.org.

  • WPKN Presents: They Might Be Giants | Thursday, December 31 | College Street Music Hall | New Haven, CT

    Calling all geeks! WPKN Presents They Might Be Giants in concert on Thursday, December 31st, in partnership with Premier Concerts and Manic Presents. The science-and-satire-loving alternative rock group is performing New Year’s Eve at College Street Music Hall. Their latest album, The World is to Dig, is out now.

    Tickets and more information at manicpresents.com.

  • America 250 at Fairfield Museum and History Center, Fairfield, CT

    The Fairfield Museum and History Center is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, in partnership with dozens of cultural organizations, to present a diverse array of public programs, exhibitions, and community events throughout the year. The historic milestone is an opportunity to explore how we have evolved as a community and debate the challenges ahead in dialogue across generations.

    To mark the 250th year of the Declaration, Fairfield Museum is running Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: The Declaration at 250 from July 2nd through 19th, 2026. Other exhibitions include Fairfield in 1776: Revolution & Resilience (April 30, 2026 – January 3, 2027), Portraits of Fairfield (May 14 – September 27, 2026), and Happy Anniversary! Centenary Celebrations & Beyond (May 30 – November 8, 2026).

    More about America 250 at Fairfield Museum, along with their full events schedule, is online at fairfieldhistory.org/america250/.