What started as a small grassroots movement over a decade ago, has grown into a very exciting and entertaining function that has incredible reach and tons of goodwill! Come for a great night of independent music. Stay for the great food and drinks, and let’s all work together to raise awareness and put a positive spotlight on the community!

Enjoy an afternoon of holiday cheer and decorating sugar cookies with Loren from StidYums!! Together we will practice basic royal icing piping and filling techniques and YOU will walk away with these 6 beautifully decorated cookies. Hot cocoa bar and a sweet treats will be provided during “cocoa hour”. Ugly Sweaters are encouraged however, not required.

• Event is great for all level as well as beginners. Recommended age 14+.
• Class will take place on the second floor of Parkville Market in the Conference Room- there is an elevator.
• Doors open at 12pm. Class begins promptly at 1pm.
• All supplies will be provided, including a take home box.
• If you require gluten sensitive, please purchase a gluten sensitive add on.

Get your laugh on at a Filthy Comedy show at Parkville Market on Saturday, November 8! Doors @ 6PM – Show @ 7PM!

Featured comics include:

Headliner: Mae Planert • @mae_planert

Mae Planert is a writer and podcaster based in NYC. She is a regular in the NYC comedy club scene and has toured both domestic and internationally. Mae has been featured on Comedy Central digital, Sirius XM, the Tuesdays with Stories podcast, ‘Wife of the party’ podcast and is the co-host of the ‘Risque Business News’ podcast. She just recently released her comedy special out on all platforms! Follow Mae at @Mae_planert on social.

Featuring: Ben Kirschenbaum • @benkirschenbaum

Ben Kirschenbaum is a New York stand-up comedian and writer who currently lives ten blocks away from where he grew up. In his early twenties, he mustered up the courage to move to Chicago to pursue his dream of performing at Second City. Once he discovered that improv repels women, Ben moved back to his hometown. He’s written for MTV, Clickhole, and seriouslyTV. Ben performs all over New York and headlines across the country.

Host: Ayesheh Mae• @ayeshehmae

Ayesheh Mae is a CT-based comic who is very crass and loves emo music. She currently produces the successful Filthy Comedy which she runs all on her own. She runs shows at breweries all across the state, and has also performed at COMIX at Mohegan Sun, the Grisley Pear, and Broadway Comedy Club in NYC, and recently performed in the Portland Comedy Festival.

Don’t miss the next What’s the T?! Drag Brunch on Sunday, November 16! Doors open at 1PM and the show starts at 2PM.

Our fabulous host Xiomarie LaBeija will be joined by special guest Miz Destiny and as always, DJ Edgewood will be here to help turn The Local up!

Tickets are $35 and include the show and all of your mimosas and bloody marys from 1-4PM.

And don’t forget those dollar bills to shower our performers with love!

BOO!! What’s the T?! Drag Brunch… is BACK! at Parkville Market on Sunday, October 19! Doors open at 1PM and the show starts at 2PM. Ready to get your spooky on!

Our fabulous host Xiomarie LaBeija will be joined by special guest Angel Rivers and as always, DJ Edgewood will be here to help turn The Local up!

Tickets are $35 and include the show and all of your mimosas and bloody marys from 1-4PM.

And don’t forget those dollar bills to shower our performers with love!

Drag Story Hour is coming back to Parkville Market!

We’re excited to team up with Xiomarie LaBeija for this awesome event as we continue to celebrate diversity and cultural inclusivity. Join us for an epic story time as Xiomarie reads a variety of children’s picture books aloud.

Come as you are!

Join Night Fall Inc this summer for activities in Making & Moving!

Each Saturday features a unique artistic team, pairing a dance style to get you on your feet and techniques in art-making as they create new materials for their annual event. Stay tuned to the website and social media for surprise guests.

UPDATE: The workshop taking place Saturday, August 9 features Hip Hop Aerobics and Pop Art Lettering with Jus & Lindaluz!

Ready to go back to school? We are too! Join us on Sunday, August 24 at for our 4th Annual Backpack Giveaway!

There will be haircuts by The Lost Art Barbershop, a selection of books to choose from and take home, and backpacks stuffed with all the back-to-school essentials, and more – all free! And don’t forget to have your picture taken with Wally the Chicken!

Special thanks to Friends of Feeney and Wally’s Entertainment!

Please note: Children must be present to receive a backpack, haircut, and books. All giveaways will be available while supplies last.

In addition to backpacks and haircuts, families can enjoy the following:

• Interactive readings and talk backs with local authors Winsome Bingham, Priya Gupta, and Luisana Duarte Almendàriz, each giving away free copies of their books. Hosted by the CT Association of School Librarians and the Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success at the State Department of Education
• Tools and resources for clean teeth from MagicLand Pediatric Dental 
• Low blood sugar kits and resources from ElbowBumpKid for families living with type 1 diabetes

Checkmate in 5 is a five-part series of immersive chess tournaments, there are 2 tiers, featuring art installations, live experiences, and embodied’ strategy—pivoting across Connecticut and foreshadowing the unveiling of Ashley the Creator’s new body of work and exclusive product release.

The first tier is contestants who will be competing to win a trophy designed/sculpted by Artist Ashley the Creator.

The second tier is general, non-competitive but open to friendly games of chess whenever a chess set it open.