Good morning, Hartford.

A garage fire in Hartford spread to a house and shed on Tuesday evening—displacing two residents and injuring two firefighters with minor burns as fire crews arrived around 5:30 p.m. on Newington Avenue and quickly controlled the blaze while one person was treated for smoke inhalation.

State regulators approved a rate adjustment that will lower electric bills by about $13 monthly for Eversource customers and $3 for United Illuminating customers, with rates effective May 1 and subject to further changes by September.

The decision follows improved terms from nuclear power agreements—customers’ final savings will vary based on usage.

Advocates, service providers, and community leaders met Tuesday at the Legislative Office Building to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month — urging lawmakers to boost resources for survivors.

The Appropriations Committee’s proposed biennial budget includes $2.5 million in direct funding — a plan intended to stabilize vital support services.

Mark Wood Performance

7-11 p.m. — Kingswood Oxford School — Tickets available — Experience an evening of music with Emmy-winning composer and recording artist Mark Wood.

HYPERGLOW Hartford 2025

8-11 p.m. — The Webster — Tickets available — Experience America’s largest glow party with neon lights and live performances.

Earth Day Celebration at Mill Street Marketplace

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Mill Street Marketplace — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with a vendor market featuring sustainability, live music, and delicious food options.

Hartford Yard Goats vs. Chesapeake Baysox

7:10-11:10 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Hartford Yard Goats take on the Chesapeake Baysox in an exciting baseball matchup.

Spanish Parenting Education Class

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Catholic Charities — Free — Engage in a comprehensive parenting education class tailored for Spanish-speaking families.

Hartford Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Concert

2-6 p.m. — Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art — Ticket prices vary — Experience enchanting chamber music set against the backdrop of beautiful art exhibitions.

The NY Latino Kings of Comedy

7-10 p.m. — Lo Sano Restaurant & Bar — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of laughter, dining, and drinks with the NY Latino Kings of Comedy.

Spring Fling 600

8 a.m. — YMCA Camp Sloper — Registration details available — Celebrate the outdoors with the CT Trailmixers at the eighth annual Spring Fling event.

Music Bingo Night

7-9 p.m. — Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue — Free to play — Enjoy a night of music bingo with great food, drinks, and prizes.

The Great Gatsby - Ballet

7:00-8:30 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Tickets available — Experience the glitz and glamor of the Roaring Twenties in a stunning ballet adaptation of Fitzgerald's classic.