Sat Apr 4, 10am-2pm, American Clock & Watch Museum, 100 Maple St., Bristol. A la Antiques Roadshow, bring your treasured American-made clock or watch, and let museum staff help you discover information about it. Free with admission. $2-$5. 583-6070, clockandwatchmuseum.org

Fri Apr 3 and Sat Apr 4, 8pm, The Studio @ Billings Forge, 565 Broad St., Hartford. HartBeat Ensemble presents theater artist and poetry slam champion Robert Karimi in Self (the remix), an autobiographical tale of a boy learning about manhood, nationhood, and neighborhood, as DJ D Double uses eclectic music to help Karimi time travel with sound. Free. 548-9144 x114, hartbeatensemble.org

Fri Apr 3, 5:30-8pm, New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St., New Britain. The New England Jazz Trio performs at NBMAA’s monthly First Friday, where visitors mingle and view art while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, wine, and beer. $5-$10. Come back Saturday 10am-5pm for free admission in celebration of the museum’s birthday. 229-0257, nbmaa.org

Fri Apr 3, 5pm-3am Sat Apr 4, 10:30am-12:45pm, Trinity College, 300 Summit St., Hartford. The 4th annual Trinity International Hip-Hop Festival features K’naan, who spent two years touring with Damian and Stephen Marley. Known for vividly spoken images of war-torn Somalia and fierce criticism of American gangsta rappers, K’naan has appeared on MTV and BET, collaborated with Mos Def, and released three albums. The festival also includes workshops, panel discussions, and films. Free. trinityhiphop.org

A discussion about how Governor Rell’s proposed budget could affect mental health and addiction services in the state, featuring Dr. John Mehm of the CT Psychological Association.

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(From Prevention Now) On March 11th, the Female Health Company (FHC) announced approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the 2nd-generation female condom, known as the FC2. FDA approval will enable the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to procure FC2 for distribution to global HIV/AIDS programs. (more…)