New York Times bestselling author, filmmaker, and actor discusses Who Needs Friends and the evolving meaning of male friendship
HARTFORD, Conn. (March 2, 2026) — The Mark Twain House & Museum will welcome New York Times bestselling author, filmmaker, and actor Andrew McCarthy for an evening program on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
McCarthy will discuss his new book, Who Needs Friends, a personal and wide-ranging look at friendship, loneliness, and the relationships men build, or struggle to build, over time.
In Who Needs Friends, McCarthy sets out on a cross-country journey to reconnect with old friends and to better understand what changes as adulthood advances. Along the way, he speaks with men across the country about how they form bonds, what they value, and what often gets lost in the pace of modern life. McCarthy writes, “It turns out that guys have a difficult time with friendship.”
Books will be available for purchase online and in the Museum Store.
Event Details
What: An Evening with Andrew McCarthy: Who Needs Friends
When: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Mark Twain House & Museum, 351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut
Tickets: Advance registration encouraged.
Ticket link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35359/performance/11767537
Event page: https://marktwainhouse.org/event/andrew-mccarthy-who-needs-friends/
About Andrew McCarthy
Andrew McCarthy is the author of four New York Times bestselling books, including Walking with Sam, Brat: An ’80s Story, Just Fly Away, and The Longest Way Home. He is an award-winning travel writer and served for many years as an editor-at-large at National Geographic Traveler. As an actor, he is known for roles in iconic films including Pretty in Pink and Less Than Zero.
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About The Mark Twain House & Museum
The Mark Twain House & Museum is the restored Hartford, Connecticut home where Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, lived from 1874 to 1891. Twain wrote many of his most iconic works there, including Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The museum continues to honor Twain’s literary legacy through tours, educational programs, and cultural events.
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