Info: Come celebrate an album that redefined an art form—the beat tape as a masterpiece. Mark the 20th birthday of J Dilla’s Donuts, a visionary and endlessly sampled work that forever changed the sound of hip-hop, soul, and electronic music. We revisit an otherworldly opus from a beautiful mind whose handiwork elevated legends from A Tribe Called Quest and D’Angelo to Janet Jackson and Erykah Badu. We’ll honor the genius of the maker and his creation. And to make the party complete, free donuts (while supplies last). Location: GRAILS, New Haven. More

Info: Celebrate Ri-Ri’s most compelling and critically lauded record—an anti-commercial masterwork that proved both a commercial success and her last album to date, at this record listening party. Plus, an anti-cake that is, in fact, cake. Location: GRAILS, New Haven. More

Info: Winter Solstice Celebration on Pratt St! Free community gathering to celebrate the longest night and the return of the sun, sewing seeds of light and joy with our wishes for the year to come and bring your light and join the lantern procession at 5 pm. Location: Pratt St, Hartford.

Info: Celebrating one year of the incredible flower shop on State St. Multiple items free with purchase to celebrate: flower treats by Anna, FMF tie dye totes, hot homemade herbal tea, and mini terrariums. Location: Fairy Meadow Flowers, NHV. More