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Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Ellington, Everybunny Counts Rabbit Rescue marks its 10th anniversary by expanding its facility by 2,800 sqft with a new lobby, bunny boutique, sanctuary unit and adoption room to care for abandoned rabbits. Volunteers say a surge in surrendered bunnies after Easter shows the challenges of holiday gifting. NBC Connecticut
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Erika Arias & CT Director of Tourism Rachel Lenda discussed upcoming spring events planned to boost local community engagement today. The broadcast highlighted seasonal activities to offer fun opportunities for residents. FOX61
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school students met with local aerospace companies at a career fair held at the Hartford Convention Center, learning how classroom skills lead to manufacturing jobs. Governor Lamont attended to show support and highlight Connecticut’s role as a global aerospace hub (with over 113,000 jobs statewide). FOX61
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CT reports that over the past six weeks, eight people facing homelessness died from cold weather, including a woman (38) in Bristol and a man (69) in Bolton. Connecticut Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Connecticut Sun will play their final season at Mohegan Sun before relocating to Houston in 2027 — ending nearly 25 years in Connecticut. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ UConn played North Carolina in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament on Friday night in Fort Worth, TX. The game was a key part of the tournament featuring top women’s teams. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Channel 3’s Marc Robbins (reporting live) is with local UConn fans in Fort Worth as they gear up for the women’s team’s Sweet 16 game tonight. WFSB-TV
- ➤ UConn men overcame Michigan State 67-63 in an intense Sweet 16 game on Friday night and will face Duke tomorrow in the Elite Eight, thanks to timely free throws by Tarris Reed Jr. FOX61
- ➤ UConn’s men’s and women’s basketball teams head into the Sweet 16 doubleheader today — the men’s team faces a familiar foe while the women’s squad takes on North Carolina as local watch parties rally fans in Hartford. WFSB-TV
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Night Zero with Fungkshui
7 PM - 12 AM — Arch Street Tavern — Free parking available — Experience an electrifying night of live music featuring mesmerizing guitar and bass performances.
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Chess Club for Kids
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library — Free entry — A monthly gathering for young chess enthusiasts aged 5-12 to sharpen their skills.
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Jeff Leeson Stand-Up Comedy
7-10 p.m. — Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant — Ticketed event — Experience the phenomenal improv of Jeff Leeson as he leaves the crowd amazed.
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Turn It Up Dance Challenge Competitions
All day — Rockville High School, Vernon, CT — Registration fees apply — Experience an unforgettable weekend of dance competitions with awards and scholarships.
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XVI Annual Taste of Wethersfield
7-9:30 p.m. — Keeney Memorial Cultural Center — $35-$40 — Enjoy a night of local flavors with food and drinks from area restaurants while supporting educational programming.
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Hartford Symphony Orchestra - Brahms' Third
3-6 p.m. — The Bushnell Performing Arts Center — Tickets available until 2/11 — Enjoy an evening of classical music with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra performing Brahms' Third Symphony.
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Family Magic Show
5-6 p.m. — Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library — Free entry — Experience an enchanting magic show suitable for the whole family during spring break.
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Manufacturing Happy Hour
4-6 PM — New Park Brewing — Free entry — Connect with fellow manufacturers while enjoying local beers in a relaxed setting.
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Nature Storytime with Miss Jan
1-2 p.m. — Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library — Free entry — Explore the wonders of nature and learn about worms in this engaging storytime session.
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Whine & W3rk Caribbean Dance Fitness Class
7-9 p.m. — The Webster — Ticket required — Get ready to unleash your energy with a high-energy Caribbean dance fitness class open to all levels.
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