While we eagerly await spring and some semblance of normal, there are interesting events happening, in-person and online. We’ve rounded up five free events from some of our favorite venues that will keep you busy until it’s time to thaw out!

FRIDAY, MARCH 5th AT 5 PM

Fantastic Souls, Surreal Word — Argentina, Honduras, and Peru
Hosted by La Grua Center (in-person and online)

Explore evocative work from artists Juan Balaguer, Juan Carlos Fernandez, Guido Garaycochea, and Michelle Melo of the Expressiones Cultural Center in New London, on display during the months of March and April. The exhibit will open with a virtual artist chat on Friday, March 5 at 5 pm.

There will also be a virtual gallery for those artists who are not able to travel to the US due to COVID restrictions. Dedicated gallery hours begin the following week on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday afternoons 1-4 pm. Other times are available by appointment. Please call ahead (860) 535.2300.

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WEEKENDS IN MARCH — 3/7, 3/13, 3/14

Live Music and Pizza
at Saltwater Farm Vineyard (in-person)

Enjoy live music by local musicians and pizza from Rolling Tomato and Woodfellas Pizza. Please note, due to the state of CT COVID protocols, an on-site food purchase is required to enjoy alcohol on premise. Masks are required at all times unless seated eating or drinking. Please adhere to social distancing. CT craft beer is now available.

Ian Kelly plus the Rolling Tomato Pizza truck
Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 3 pm

Ben Freiert plus Woodfellas Pizza truck
Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 3 pm

Mike O’Mara plus Woodfellas Pizza truck
Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 2:30 pm

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17th AT 1 PM

Women and Money — How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets
Hosted by The Stonington Free Library (online)

The Stonington Free Library hosts a monthly financial literacy program designed to educate women of all ages about the financial matters that affect their lives. Led by financial professionals Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 18th AT 5 PM

Pollinator Power: How to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden
Hosted by The Stonington Free Library (online)

URI Master Gardener Noreen Kepple discusses how to attract pollinators to your garden. Learn to identify our pollinators and the important role they play in our food system.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24th AT 6 PM

Creative Flow Workshop with Phil Weaver-Stoesz
Hosted by La Grua Center (online)

No artistic skill is required for this virtual workshop. Come as you are, bring your favorite material for making, and join the flow. This lightly-facilitated, meditative session led by educator and creator Phil Weaver-Stoesz is focused on making things with other people. All art forms are welcome — visual, writing, movement, sound — anything that relaxes, motivates or centers you. Spend an hour getting creative in a virtual group setting. Space is limited so register asap. This workshop is free but contributions are welcome.

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