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Important Update

The Aldrich will be closed to the public May 26 through June 6 for installation of The Aldrich Decennial: I am what is around me.

August 7, 2026 at 4:00 pm | Special Event

Happy Hour Friday with Weird Music Night

Friday, August 7 | 4 to 7 pm
Free with Museum admission
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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.

Collaborator: Weird Music Night

Special evening of Weird Music Night, featuring an eclectic lineup of experimental musicians and performers across the Museum’s campus. This collaboration brings together artists working across sound and performance for a dynamic program that pushes the boundaries of traditional music. 

Weird Music Night offers a unique platform for musicians, artists, and performers to connect with audiences through sound, art, and experimentation. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an eclectic lineup of acts that redefine the boundaries of performance. John O’Donnell, is the creator/curator/performer of this series. O’Donnell is a professor at UConn and a member of The Ely Center of Contemporary Art’s Governing Board. For more information on how Weird Music Night came to be click here.


Related Events

June 12 at 4:00 pm to September 4, 2026 at 7:00 pm | Special Event

Happy Hour Fridays at The Aldrich!

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.


Related Exhibitions

June 7, 2026 to January 10, 2027 In the Galleries and the Sculpture Garden

The Aldrich Decennial: I am what is around me



Top image: Happy Hour at The Aldrich, Design: Kaiya McCormick