The Hopkinton Center for the Arts presents Artful Connections with host Herbert (Elvis) Ayesiga on Thursday, June 19, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Artful Connections is a social justice-lensed open mic-style event where artists offer music, poetry, readings and spoken word that is more relevant to the monthly theme. This series is a collaboration between the Hopkinton Freedom Team and the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, with support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Hopkinton Cultural Council. RSVP required. This is a free event. For more information, visit hopartscenter.org/events.