Good morning, Hartford.

West Hartford’s Public Works facility on Brixton Street will host a family open house with games and secure paper shredding from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday (May 16) and MDC will collect household hazardous waste from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Sunday (May 17).

Singer-songwriter Niall Horan will perform in Hartford at PeoplesBank Arena on April 13 during his Dinner Party Live On Tour next year.

Citi cardmembers will access presale tickets Tuesday from 10 a.m. to Thursday 10 p.m. with artist and general sales to follow.

Niall Horan will perform at PeoplesBank Arena on April 13, 2027 — ticket presales start today at 10 a.m. and general sales begin May 15 at 10 a.m.

Connecticut drivers are cutting back on clothes and summer activities as rising gas prices push up fuel costs.

One driver spent $125 on an SUV fill-up, and others are tightening their budgets as prices climb from around $3 a gallon last year to over $4 now.

Nearly 40 seniors were honored at West Hartford Public Schools Signing Day on May 6 at Town Hall & took steps toward skilled trades by signing letters of intent with local businesses and receiving scholarship awards.

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will host an informational meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. May 13 in Hartford — the session explains plans for small modular reactors that could bolster energy supply and cut greenhouse emissions as officials seek towns willing to host a new plant.

The national Click It or Ticket campaign is underway in Connecticut through May 31 as CTDOT, state police and local agencies boost enforcement to help drivers buckle up.

Officials note fines start at $92 for a first offense, urging everyone to stay safe during increased summer travel.

Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families is facing high staff turnover that is adding pressure on caseworkers and affecting care for children.

State officials are testing mentoring programs & hiring new social work aides to help ease workloads.

Local experts question the handling of the hantavirus situation as public health risks rise; SCSU’s Dr. Sarah Crawford — a local health expert — said better measures are needed to stop the spread and keep people safe.

Buckethead Live Performance

8:30-11:30 p.m. — Infinity Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience the virtuoso guitarist Buckethead as he dazzles with multi-genre performances.

Portland Sea Dogs vs. Hartford Yard Goats

1:10 – 4:10 PM — Dunkin' Park — Tickets available — Kids can run the bases post-game for a fun family experience.

Gryme: The Ultimate Nu-Metal Experience

9-11:30 p.m. — Arch Street Tavern — Free parking available — Experience the energetic sounds of iconic nu-metal bands like System Of A Down and Linkin Park.

Concert by Robert Earl Keen

7-10 p.m. — Infinity Music Hall Hartford — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of American folk and country music with Robert Earl Keen.

Wishes on Wheels Car Show

11 AM – 3 PM — Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field — Admission details not specified — Enjoy a variety of classic cars, food trucks, and live music in support of a good cause.

40th Annual Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Aqua Turf Club — Click for reservations — Celebrate 40 years of sports and community spirit at this fundraising banquet.

Simsbury Land Trust 50th Anniversary Dinner

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Rosedale Farms & Vineyards — Tickets required — Celebrate stewardship and community with music, food, and a keynote from Marshall Epstein.

Wine & Roses Fundraiser

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Pond House Cafe — $150 per person — Enjoy a cocktail reception and live music while supporting Elizabeth Park Conservancy.

Moth-Style Storytelling Evening

7-9 p.m. — Hartford Flavor Company — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of entertaining true stories told live by local storytellers.

Wethersfield Bicycle Festival and Swap Meet

8 a.m.–12 p.m. — Hanmer Elementary School — Free admission — Discover a variety of bicycles, parts, and enjoy family games at this vibrant community gathering.