Good morning, Hartford.

Home for Good’s new thrift store at 591 New Park Avenue will have a soft opening on Thursday, Feb.

26 at 10 a.m. due to the blizzard, while Spitz Mediterranean Street Food plans to revive 168 Park Road by Memorial Day weekend with family-friendly Mediterranean dishes.

Blizzard Calvin is affecting our area and organizers ask residents to send safe photos showing snow totals (including road conditions and storm impacts) from around Hartford.

Their submissions will help monitor the storm’s local effects.

State officials from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection advise residents to prepare for power outages amid a major blizzard by following safety tips for medication, food and safe generator use.

They warn that scammers may pose as repair companies so locals should verify contractor credentials.

Healthcare analyst Ellen Andrews advised CT’s next Medicaid Director to build on recent cost control successes – avoid falling back on value-based purchasing as federal rules arrive in July and compliance challenges loom in October.

UConn women's basketball celebrated Senior Day today in Storrs by beating Providence 81 to 38 and honoring seniors (Azzi Fudd, Caroline Ducharme, Ayanna Patterson and Serah Williams) in their final regular season game at Gample.

UConn men’s basketball will play Villanova at 5:30 p.m. in Philadelphia on Saturday as the Huskies look to rebound after their recent loss to Creighton & aim to secure an NCAA Tournament spot.

Top-ranked UConn beat Providence 81-38 on Sunday at Gampel Pavilion, tying a record by forcing 39 turnovers (Azzi Fudd scored 13 points and made 4 steals in her final regular-season game).

UConn honored its seniors and will host Georgetown in Hartford on Thursday.

West Hartford Black Business Expo

1-4 p.m. — Town Hall Auditorium — Free entry — Celebrate and support a diverse range of local black-owned businesses showcasing unique products and services.

Shucked

6:30-8:30 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Tickets start at $114 — Experience a night of unforgettable performances at Shucked in Hartford.

Feedback - LIVE

6-9 p.m. — Connecticut Valley Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy classic rock favorites and original tunes from the talented band Feedback.

Soccer Classes for Kids Aged 3-8

2 p.m. — Elizabeth Park Conservancy — Enroll now — March indoor soccer classes designed for young boys and girls.

Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Cleveland Monsters

7-8 p.m. — PeoplesBank Arena — Check the local AHL action as the Wolf Pack host the Monsters in a thrilling hockey showdown.

90s Con 2026

4-8 p.m. — Connecticut Convention Center — $176.10 — Celebrate the iconic decade of the 90s with a weekend of nostalgia in Hartford.

90's Con CT - Saturday

10 AM – 2 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — VIP ticket options available — Celebrate the beloved 90s with exclusive experiences and premium seating.

90's Con CT - Sunday

10 AM - 2 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — VIP ticket packages available — Celebrate the iconic 90s with exclusive experiences and meet your favorite stars.

St. Patrick's Day Knitted Banner Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Manchester Public Library — Free entry — Create a festive yarn banner for St. Patrick's Day under the guidance of local artisan Mary Curley.

Turas - Contemporary Irish Music

6-9 p.m. — New Park Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a captivating evening of live Irish music with the band Turas.