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MoCA\CT Presents: Endea Owens + The Cookout
Experience an electrifying evening with Grammy and Emmy Award-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader Endea Owens, one of jazz’s most exciting voices. A member of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s house band, she has performed with icons like Wynton Marsalis and Diana Ross. Joined by her ensemble The Cookout, Owens delivers a high-energy set blending jazz, soul, and community spirit.
Saturday, June 6, 7-8:30pm
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MoCA\CT Sessions:
Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play
If you missed the Brubeck Brothers Quartet’s recent sold-out performance at MoCA\CT, join us for Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play—featuring Peter “Madcat” Ruth, Joel Brown, and the legendary Chris Brubeck—which brings decades of musical mastery to the stage in one electrifying evening. Secure your tickets before they’re gone.
Tuesday, May 19, 7-8:30pm
May 10
Mother’s Day at MoCA\CT
This Mother’s Day, elevate the usual brunch with plans that inspire. On Sunday, May 10, Moms receive free admission to MoCA\CT. Spend time together experiencing Art, Jazz + the Blues —where visual art meets the rhythms of jazz and blues—inviting conversation and connection. The best gifts of all! (Please note: Only mothers receive complimentary admission. Kids under 12 are free.)
Sunday, May 10, 12-5pm
UPDATE
RESCHEDULED: Westport Writers’ Workshop
Please note that this special evening set for Thursday, May 14, has been rescheduled. A new date will be announced soon.
May 16
MoCA\CT Sessions: Frederic Chiu, Piano, + Karisa Chiu, Violin Performance
Join us for an evening with internationally acclaimed violinist Karisa Chiu and renowned pianist Frederic Chiu. This dynamic duo brings expressive brilliance to a program featuring Fauré’s lyricism, Prokofiev’s intensity, and Bright Sheng’s contemporary voice—offering a performance rich in depth, color, and connection.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 7pm
May 26
Sound Bath Meditation with Hummingbird Healing Arts’ Lisa Pak
Unwind and reset with an immersive, multi-instrumental sound bath led by Lisa Pak, founder of Hummingbird Healing Arts. This deeply restorative experience begins with a gentle guided meditation, followed by soothing layers of Himalayan bowls, gongs, crystal bowls, and nature sounds.
Tuesday, May 26, 6-7pm
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Camp MoCA Summer 2026 Registration is Almost Full!
Summer starts here: Camp MoCA registration is open, but spots are limited.
Camp MoCA combines joyful art-making, hands-on learning, and indoor/outdoor fun all summer long. Campers ages 4–10 enjoy art lessons with certified educators, garden art in our vegetable and flower garden, museum exploration, outdoor play, and structured downtime, including reading, yoga, and imagination stations. Reserve your child’s spot for a season of fun and discovery.
Current Exhibition
Art, Jazz + the Blues
On view from February 26 to June 7, 2026, this MoCA\CT and Westport Public Art Collections (WestPAC) show explores the powerful dialogue between visual art and music. Anchored by Eric von Schmidt’s ‘Giants of the Blues,’ it also includes works by Romare Bearden, Sam Gilliam, Faith Ringgold, Jack Whitten, and many others.
Upcoming Exhibition
Looking for History: Rick Shaefer, Ellen Harvey + Michael Borders
MoCA\CT presents Looking for History, featuring artists Rick Shaefer, Ellen Harvey, and Michael Borders—each showcased in a dedicated gallery space at different points throughout the exhibition, on view June 25 through November 15, 2026.
In recognition of the United States’ 250th anniversary, the exhibition invites visitors into a series of distinct yet interconnected conversations that reflect on the nation’s past, examine its present, and imagine its future.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, June 25.
Gallery Hours:
Thursday: 12-8pm
Friday: 12-5pm
Saturday: 10-5pm
Sunday: 12-5pm
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