Charter Oak Cultural Center

Charter Oak Cultural Center Art That Moves the World. VALUES
We believe that …. Everyone is endowed with unique gifts that need and deserve to be cultivated.

www.charteroakcenter.org

Charter Oak’s mission is to do the work of social justice through the arts in the Hartford metropolitan area and beyond. MISSION
Charter Oak Cultural Center is a nonprofit, multicultural arts center and historic landmark whose mission is to do the work of social justice through the arts in the Hartford metropolitan area and beyond. VISION
To harness the power of the ar

ts to create a truly equitable, just society, in which all are given the fertile soil in which to grow into their best selves. The arts are a human right, not a luxury. The arts can be a powerful vehicle for positive social change. Justice and equity benefit everyone. The arts support academic success, emotional growth, feelings of joy, confidence and overall well-being. GOALS
To do the work of social justice through the arts
To provide wide access to the magic of the arts for all, regardless of income
To celebrate the heritage of our historic building as the oldest synagogue in Connecticut and to preserve it in perpetuity
To help ensure a vibrant, dynamic, and caring Hartford community
To invest in Hartford’s youth, enabling them to experience the power of the arts

Charter Oak Cultural Center regrets that we must postpone MERRIAM’s Thursday evening performance at the First Presbyteri...
06/09/2026

Charter Oak Cultural Center regrets that we must postpone MERRIAM’s Thursday evening performance at the First Presbyterian Church of Hartford.

IF YOU ALREADY PURCHASED TICKETS, YOUR REFUND IS BEING PROCESSED AND YOU SHOULD RECEIVE AN EMAIL NOTIFICATION.

We are actively working with Merriam to reschedule, although she is glad to have been freed up for her “Mah Jongg & Manischevitz Girl’s Night Out.”

We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to rescheduling soon!

Celebrate Pride Month with Charter Oak and America’s Favorite Drag Bubbie!MERRIAMThursday, June 11 at 7pmFirst Presbyter...
06/06/2026

Celebrate Pride Month with Charter Oak and America’s Favorite Drag Bubbie!
MERRIAM
Thursday, June 11 at 7pm
First Presbyterian Church of Hartford, 136 Capitol Avenue

Merriam Levkowitz, America’s Favorite Drag Bubbie, is known for her sharp wit, musical parodies, and interactive crowd games. Blending live music, stand-up, and improv, her performances deliver engaging, unforgettable experiences. Merriam has performed across the U.S. and internationally, delighting audiences at venues like Laugh Factory (Chicago), Boom Chicago (Amsterdam), and TimeOut Market (Boston), as well as festivals, synagogues, and special events. For the past three years, she’s toured her hit show Hakuna Ma-Hanukkah across the U.S.

You’ll plotz with laughter! Tickets only $25! https://events.humanitix.com/merriam (Insta link in bio and click on "Events")

Did you miss Rev. Dr. Kenia Mendoza's Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz Justice Institute on MUJERISTA ALIVIAR ETHICS virtual lecture...
06/01/2026

Did you miss Rev. Dr. Kenia Mendoza's Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz Justice Institute on MUJERISTA ALIVIAR ETHICS virtual lecture? You can enjoy it in its entirety here!

Rev. Dr. Kenia Vanessa Mendoza, Esq. presents her theoretical and practical approach to mujerista aliviar ethics, drawing on the foundational pillars of muje...

Celebrate Pride Month with Charter Oak and America’s Favorite Drag Bubbie!MERRIAMThursday, June 11 at 7pmFirst Presbyter...
05/29/2026

Celebrate Pride Month with Charter Oak and America’s Favorite Drag Bubbie!
MERRIAM
Thursday, June 11 at 7pm
First Presbyterian Church of Hartford
136 Capitol Avenue

Merriam Levkowitz, America’s Favorite Drag Bubbie, is known for her sharp wit, musical parodies, and interactive crowd games. Blending live music, stand-up, and improv, her performances deliver engaging, unforgettable experiences. Merriam has performed across the U.S. and internationally, delighting audiences at venues like Laugh Factory (Chicago), Boom Chicago (Amsterdam), and TimeOut Market (Boston), as well as festivals, synagogues, and special events. For the past three years, she’s toured her hit show Hakuna Ma-Hanukkah across the U.S.

You’ll plotz with laughter! Tickets only $25! https://events.humanitix.com/merriam

TOMORROW at 6:30pm via ZoomCharter Oak Cultural Center’s Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz Justice Institute presentsMUJERISTA ALIVIA...
05/27/2026

TOMORROW at 6:30pm via Zoom
Charter Oak Cultural Center’s
Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz Justice Institute presents
MUJERISTA ALIVIAR ETHICS
A virtual lecture with Rev. Dr. Kenia Vanessa Mendoza, Esq.

Rev. Dr. Kenia Vanessa Mendoza, Esq. will present her theoretical and practical approach to mujerista aliviar ethics, drawing on the foundational pillars of mujerista theology. She will explore the complex dynamics of resistance that Latinas encounter in everyday life (lo cotidiano), examining how these experiences shape their identities, their relationships with others, and their understanding of the divine.

FREE virtual event. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://charteroakcenter.org/event/mujeristaethics/

THURSDAY at 6:30pm via ZoomCharter Oak Cultural Center’s Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz Justice Institute presentsMUJERISTA ALIVIA...
05/25/2026

THURSDAY at 6:30pm via Zoom
Charter Oak Cultural Center’s
Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz Justice Institute presents
MUJERISTA ALIVIAR ETHICS
A virtual lecture with Rev. Dr. Kenia Vanessa Mendoza, Esq.

Rev. Dr. Kenia Vanessa Mendoza, Esq. will present her theoretical and practical approach to mujerista aliviar ethics, drawing on the foundational pillars of mujerista theology. She will explore the complex dynamics of resistance that Latinas encounter in everyday life (lo cotidiano), examining how these experiences shape their identities, their relationships with others, and their understanding of the divine.

FREE virtual event. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://charteroakcenter.org/event/mujeristaethics/

Charter Oak Cultural Center’s Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz Justice Institute presentsMUJERISTA ALIVIAR ETHICSA virtual lecture w...
05/22/2026

Charter Oak Cultural Center’s
Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz Justice Institute presents
MUJERISTA ALIVIAR ETHICS
A virtual lecture with Rev. Dr. Kenia Vanessa Mendoza, Esq.
Thursday, May 28 at 6:30pm via Zoom

Rev. Dr. Kenia Vanessa Mendoza, Esq. will present her theoretical and practical approach to mujerista aliviar ethics, drawing on the foundational pillars of mujerista theology. She will explore the complex dynamics of resistance that Latinas encounter in everyday life (lo cotidiano), examining how these experiences shape their identities, their relationships with others, and their understanding of the divine.

FREE virtual event. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://charteroakcenter.org/event/mujeristaethics/

Address

21 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT
06106

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(860) 310-2580

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