Art shows and art events in Derby, CT tonight and this week

A showing of ceramic works drawn from the Buley Art Gallery's permanent collections, on the ground floor at Southern Connecticut State University.

Mommy and Me Play & Move: 45-minute beginner-friendly music, movement and play classes for caregivers and children ages 2–6.

Use different drawing tools to design a unique uniform, inspired by the special uniforms veterans wear.

An exhibition and fundraiser of donated artwork created on 10 x 10 canvases supplied by the Huntington Arts Council, with each piece used to raise money for the council.

Nightmare on Main Street is the Huntington Arts Council's annual exhibit for student artists in grades 6 to 12, with Gina Lenopoli as juror.

CLAY - A New York City Story at the Little Shop of Crafts: a screening and a reading, then a craft to make your own New York City story.

A relaxing craft workshop alongside individuals from the People's ARC of Suffolk. Register for each session separately.

A paint and sip night at the Twisted Vine Restaurant.

Open studio time at Dezzy's Art House to paint and create. Materials are included, and beginners are welcome.

The opening of On the Front Lines of Mercy, an exhibition on women in World War I told through the artifacts of nurse and ambulance driver Merritt Nevitt Oates. Free, with refreshments.

A beginner-friendly, solder-only stained glass workshop at Priam Vineyards: make feathers on driftwood, with the twine, driftwood and hooks included.

A guided mixology session making 2 Black Parakeetz signature cocktails, followed by karaoke in the lounge.

A class at Glass Visions studio in Springfield, MA, for making a holiday suncatcher from stained glass.

Exhibition exploring the many shifting meanings of 'the grotesque' in art.

Six-week traditional watercolor class with artist Barry Shiff covering landscapes, seascapes and sailing ships, for beginners and experienced painters alike. Limited to 9; for Closter residents only, and bring your own listed supplies.

A curator's tour of Does This Taste Funny: Humor in Contemporary Art, with Melissa Brown.

Use different drawing tools to design a unique uniform, inspired by the special uniforms veterans wear.

Drop-in Makerspace in the Children's Room, where staff help with any project: a LEGO wall, a programmable robot, snap circuits, origami, pixel art and slime. Lots of small parts, so not for very young children. No registration.

Psychic medium Tracy Ann at the Grey Goat, connecting with the spirit world in an intimate setting.

Paint your own custom charcuterie board at 314 Beer Garden, with your first drink and all supplies included.

Sample a variety of calming teas while painting wine bottles.

Sketch N' Chill, a sketching session at Great South Bay Brewery, presented by Munoz Stockin' Events.

Art For Beginners, a painting course covering color, composition, proportion and basic techniques.

A Calligraphy Class for adults from The Spotted Canvas at the Glen Rock Public Library. Registration required; library cardholders get priority.

Free, informal gathering of community artists discussing the creative, cultural and practical sides of being a visual artist.

Pasta + Boards Pottery Workshop at Slip Studio in White Plains, New York.

A paint and sip class at Pinot's Palette: a local artist leads you through your own version of Picking Perfect Pumpkins. All painting supplies included.

Live entertainment on the second floor of Resorts World Casino NYC, in the Red Wall Art Gallery, while the first floor is being transformed.