Happy Hour Friday

Kick off your weekend with an art-filled escape at The Aldrich! Every Friday this summer, the Museum stays open late until 7 pm for Happy Hour Fridays.* Explore the galleries with tours featuring works by 40 Connecticut-based artists in the exhibition The Aldrich Decennial: I am what is around me. Unleash your creativity with fun, hands-on activities in The Studio, or simply unwind in our Sculpture Garden, where newly installed outdoor artworks will be on view. Sip on $6 wine and beer while enjoying the Sculpture Garden. Members receive one free drink ticket per Happy Hour, to be picked up at the Front Desk upon arrival. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Happy Hour Fridays at The Aldrich offer the perfect way to start your weekend! Throughout the series, we’ll feature beer selections from Nod Hill Brewery, with Chez Lenard joining on select evenings to offer food and refreshments. *Please note that Happy Hour Fridays will not occur on July 3 and July 24. Happy Hour Fridays begins followed by a 7 pm screening of The Harvard 5 (directed by Devon Chivvis, World Life Productions) , with a Q&A moderated by The Aldrich's Executive Director Cybele Maylone featuring Devon Chivvis and Bruce Becker of Hotel Marcel. Registration for the film screening and conversation is separate from Happy Hour Fridays. June 12 and 19: Experience Tim Youd's Connecticut Retyped in progress. Throughout the evening, Youd will continue his live retyping of Richard Yates's Revolutionary Road on a period typewriter, creating a compelling artwork that unfolds one keystroke at a time. Presented in conjunction with The Aldrich Decennial: I am what is around me, the project highlights Connecticut's rich literary history and Richard Yates's connection to the state, where the suburban landscape that inspired the novel took shape.