THINGS TO DO
Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo summer camp, Zoo Patrol, via Zoom. Through Aug. 13. Activities include virtual guided zoo tours, animal encounters, movement exercises, science experiments, trivia, dance parties and more. Register: beardsleyzoo.org
Discovery Museum Summer Programs for K- 6 students will be virtual, through Aug. 14, Mon- Fri, 9 a. m.- 3: 30 p. m. Live interactive sessions on Zoom. Advance registration required. info@ discoverymuseum.org, discoverymuseum.org
Mediterranean Night at The Knowlton by Festivities Events, 305 Knowlton St. July 18, 6: 30- 10 p. m. $ 75 per person for a seat at a private table minimum 2 per table. Benefits Arts and Culture Together. Pop- up dinner will be created and served outdoors along the banks of The Peqonnock River. CDC and State of Connecticut guidelines strictly followed. info@ theknowlton. com
DANBURY
Danbury Farmers’ Market, Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St. Through Oct. 30. Fridays only, 10 a. m.- 2 p. m. Local produce, fresh baked goods, vendors of all types and live music. Masks required. 203- 792- 1711, danburyfarmersmarket. org
Gallery at Still River Editions opens “Wish You Were Here,” Virtual and In- Gallery Postcard Exhibit, run through Sept. 25. stillrivereditions. com
DERBY
Kellogg Environmental Center offers a webinar, “Mrs. Kellogg as a Suffragette,” July 18, 10 a. m. Registration required. For information e- mail susan. quincy@ ct. gov
EAST HADDAM
Music
Goodspeed Musicals’ “I’ll Drink to That” Instagram live Mondays 5 p. m.; “Greatspeed,” relive some of the theater’s greatest moments with special guests, Tuesdays, 5 p. m., on Zoom; “In the Spotlight” podcast every other Wednesday; “Home Office,” for fans of new musicals, Thursdays, 5 p. m., on Zoom. gooodspeed. org
EAST HARTFORD
Virtual Day for Inner Growth: Live streaming from Odiyana Buddhist Center, July 18. Meditation for Beginners: 9: 30 a. m.- noon; and Conquering Hate with Love Retreat: 1- 3: 30 p. m. Attend one or both. $ 20 per course or $ 35 for full day. Courses will remain available online for 48 hours. Register. meditationinconnecticut. org
FAIRFIELD
Museum and History Center, “Explore the Natural World- Curbside Kit,” July 17, 10 a. m.- noon. Virtual Meet- Up Date Option: July 17, 10 a. m. $ 75 nonmembers, $ 50 members; Time Travelers: InPerson Summer Workshop, July 20- 23, 9: 30 a. m.- noon. $ 150 nonmembers, $ 125 members. 203- 259- 1598, info@ fairfieldhs. org. fairfieldhs. org
Connecticut Audubon Society’s Virtual “Not So Bummer Summer” Camp Program for ages 6- 10, through Aug 21, Mon- Fri, 9 a. m.- noon. $ 150 per week for CAS members, $ 175 nonmembers. 203- 259- 6305, ext. 113; summer@ ctaudubon. org.
Fairfield University’s Quick Center’s STOMP Virtual Summer Camp Intensive, July 20- 24. Session I, 9: 30- 10: 15 a. m.; Session II, 2: 30- 3: 15 p. m. $ 80 per week. Recommended for 12+. 203- 2544010, boxoffice@ quickcenter. com
GREENWICH
Streaming Stage: A Virtual Theatre Camp, Open Arts Alliance, 50 E. Putnam Ave., July 20, 10: 30 a. m.- noon. $ 285 plus service fee. 203- 869- 1630, kyle@ openartsalliance. com
Greenwich Art Society presents “The Art of Carol Dixon,” exhibit runs through Oct. 2, at the Garden Café at Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Road. On view weekdays 8: 30 a. m.- 3: 30 p. m. Works can be purchased through the Greenwich Art Society. 203- 6291533, e- mail admin@ greenwichartsociety. org. greenwichartsociety. org
Historical Society Museum Gallery, 47 Strickland Road, is open to the public. “An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial,” is on view through Nov. 1. Wed- Sun, 1- hour time slots at noon, 1: 30, and 3 p. m. Admissions fees waived for all visitors through the end of Aug. Advance reservations are required to visit the museum galleries, and the number of visitors will be limited.
Museum Store is also open. Library and Archives open by appointment only. Heirloom gardens and historic grounds open, and new docent- led Site & Landscape Tours to come. History, Art Camps will continue in limited on- site formats in July. The Bush- Holley House remains closed. Reserve tickets on website, or phone. greenwichhistory. org, 203- 8696899
Bruce Museum is open. Bruce Experiences with Impressions of L. A. Ring: On a Threshold- Virtual Concert by Danish Pianist and Improvisational Artist Nikolaj Hess, via Zoom, July 19, 2- 3 p. m. Virtual concert is free for members and AFSMK patrons, $ 10 nonmembers. Benefits Bruce Museum. “On the Edge of the World: Masterworks by Laurits Andersen Ring from SMK- National Gallery of Denmark,” on view through Aug. 9, in the Bruce Museum’s main art gallery. “iCreate” Exhibit on display through Aug 2, 9: 30 a. m.- 5 p. m. Art of high school students throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York; Minerals Collection from the private collection of Robert R. Wiener, on view through Aug. 31. Admission will be by advance reservation, with timed ticketing. Admission will be free to all visitors. Hours of operation: Tue- Sun, 9: 30- 10: 30 a. m. for self- selected individuals over the age of 65 or who are immunocompromised; Tue- Sun, 10: 30- 11: 30 a. m. Museum members. All remaining Museum hours are unchanged. Mask or cloth face covering required. Exhibit galleries will have oneway flow and limited capacities. Touchable interactives will be disabled throughout the galleries. You can still view exhibits online: “On the Edge of the World: Masterworks by Laurits Andersen Ring from SMK- the National Gallery of Denmark,” “Under the Skin,” and “House on the Hill: The Changing Face of the Bruce Museum.” brucemuseum. org or call 203- 8690376.
Greenwich Art Society offers Storytelling Though Filmmaking/ Beginner & Intermediate, through Aug. 3, Mondays only 10 a. m.noon. $ 250, $ 225 members; Studio School offer Summer Art Classes via Zoom. Class schedule on the website. Drawing From Life, through Aug. 25, Tuesdays only, 2- 4 p. mgreenwichartsociety. org
IVORYTON
Ivoryton Playhouse announces its Ivoryton Women Playwrights Festival. Submissions of one- act plays by women playwrights will be accepted by e- mail only until Aug. 30. jhubbard@ ivorytonplayhouse. org.
KATONAH, N. Y.
Katonah Museum of Art introduces CrossTalk 2.0, half- hour weekly Zoom webinars. Program line- up: Artist Bisa Butler with holistic physician Michael Finkelstein speaking about “Change,” July 21. Each program runs 6- 6: 30 p. m. Reservations required. $ 5 minimum contribution. Register at communitycenternw. org/ crosstalk- 20. All proceeds benefit the Community Center of Northern Westchester food bank.
KENT
Library with Masters of Kent Summer Series via Zoom: “The Ultimate African Safari: A Conversation with Dennis Pinto and Joy Phelan- Pinto, proprietors of award- winning Micato Safaris, July 22, 7 p. m. Free. Registration required. 860- 927- 3761, kentmemoriallibrary. org
LITCHFIELD
Litchfield Jazz Camp, Virtually Yours, July 20- 24. Classes will run every other hour from 10 a. m.- 5 p. m. to allow for food and exercise breaks. Registrants can join for one or both. Camp culminates in a free live- streamed Litchfield Jazz Festival, July 25. 860- 361- 6285, litchfieldjazzcamp. com
MADISON
R. J. Julia Booksellers offers events via Zoom: Richard Haas, author of “The World: A Brief Introduction,” July 16, 7 p. m. $ 5 event only, $ 28 event and copy of book; Scott Mitchell author of “Scott Mitchell Houses,” July 19, 5 p. m. Free; Emily Liebert, author of “Perfectly Famous,” and Kimberly Belle, author of “Stranger in the Lake,” July 21, 4 p. m. Free. Registration required. 203- 245- 3959, rjjulia. com
MILFORD
“The MAC: Recreated,” a slate of online and outdoor events. Some of the new programs include: Homebound with Eastbound, one- act plays that are presented online once a month by Eastbound Theatre; Explore Your Inner Creative online and outdoor classes and tutorials that enrich the creative spirit; and Open Mic Online every second Wednesday of the month re- starting this Fall; Summer Pop Up series, offering a spontaneous visual or performing arts experience in a surprise natural setting, Saturdays, 11 a. m. Look out for location clues all week long as to the surprise setting of the event at milfordarts. org, Facebook, or Instagram; Sandsculpt Contest is ON ( line) as well. The MAC will feature sandsculpt creations on their website and social platforms during the months of July and Aug. Stay tuned for details at milfordarts. org/ sand- sculpt- lp; Arts Cruise- Bys, take a leisurely drive by various music, dance, theatre, and visual arts presentations all around Milford. milfordarts. org
Pantochino Productions online series “Let’s Learn Stuff” with Victoria Sautee on Facebook Live Tuesday, Thursday 2 p. m. Pantochino Podcasts with original, mini- musicals voiced by company members. Three- character, 15minute performances outside your home by reservation. pantochino. com
MYSTIC
Mystic Seaport Museum and Discovering Amistad are collaborating to develop new programs to combat racism and promote diversity. The schooner Amistad, docked for the summer at the museum, will be a platform for education, discussion, and outreach. The Seaport is partially open to the public, visit website for details. mysticseaport. org
NEW CANAAN
The Glass House: A Home for Two Gentlemen and the Arts, an LGBTQ virtual Zoom tour of Philip Johnson’s home, July 19, 2- 3 p. m. $ 10. theglasshouse. org
New Canaan Museum & Historical Society is open.. Tours of the house museums, Cody Pharmacy, the Hanford- Silliman House, the Rock School, the Tool Museum and the Little Red Schoolhouse will be available to individuals or families by appointment. The research library will be open with limited capacity so reservations are recommended. Visitors will be asked to wear masks and have their temperatures taken. Researchers will need to also wear gloves. Equipment will be provided. Research library will be open Tue- Fri 9: 30 a. m.- 4: 30 p. m. Tours available on Saturdays. Picnic on the lawn is allowed. 203- 9661776, ext. 2 or e- mail info@ nchistory. org.
New Canaan Land Trust Preserves are open with restrictions. New Canaan Sculpture Trail’s Livingston- Higley Preserve offers, “Sugar Maple,” sculpture by Bridgeport artist Carlos Davila, through Oct. 31; and “Passages,” by Thomas Berntsen, HannanEberstadt Preserve, through Oct. 31. newcanaanlandtrust. org
NEW MILFORD
Village Center for the Arts Virtual Camp: Clay Sculpture, July 20- 24, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. $ 375. Materials included. 860- 354- 4318, villagecenterarts. org
NEWTOWN
Edmond Town Hall will have the Ingersoll Auto Pop- Up Drive In Theater in the back parking lot, Friday nights. Tickets must be preordered, printed and brought with you to the parking lot beginning at 8: 30 p. m. the night of the movie. edmondtownhall. org
NORWALK
Public Library’s Not Your Usual Book Club discussion via Zoom, “The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding,” by Jennifer Robson, July 16, 3 p. m. Register at svioli
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Seaport Association offers Cruises through Sept. Cruises run noon, 3 p. m. every Saturday and Sunday; Sunset Cruises offered Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 6 p. m. Weekday cruises , Wednesdays, 11: 30 a. m., Thursdays, Friday, 11: 30 a. m. and 2 p. m. $ 30 adult, $ 18 children 12 and under, and a family pack for four passengers is $ 75. Sunset cruises are $ 30 per person. All ticketing will be “contactless, or call 203838- 9444. The number of passengers is limited to 25 people for social distancing, all passengers are required to wear safety masks. seaport. org
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is open to the public. Online ticketing for timed entry and other special guidelines for guests and staff will be followed. $ 26.95 adults, $ 24.95 seniors ( age 65+), $ 19.95 children ( ages 3- 12). Birding Cruise, July 18, 9 a. m.; July 29, 6: 45 a. m.; Aug. 16, 8: 30 a. m. $ 41.50, $ 36.50 Aquarium members. The Aquarium offers its Norwalk Islands Cruises, Tue- Sun, 1: 15 p. m. Evening cruises, Thu, Fri, Sat, 6: 30 p. m. through Sept. 5. $ 31.50, $ 26.50 Aquarium members. Educators will discuss the histories of the islands and Norwalk’s three lighthouses, while also pointing out birds and other natural sights. COVID precautions include reduced capacity, physical distancing and required face masks. No food or drink permitted onboard. Advance reservations required. 203- 852- 0700, ext. 2206, maritimeaquarium. org
Swim Across America Fairfield County Personal Challenge Virtual Fundraising Event, through Aug. 4. $ 25 to register. Bike, Run, Swim, Volunteer, jump rope- any activity counts. Proceeds go to the Swim’s partner Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy. 203- 273- 4246, swimacrossamerica. org
Rowayton Arts Center offers new class, “Mastering Drawing Skills,” for children age 10- 14, via Zoom, through Aug. 12, Wednesdays only, 2- 3 p. m. $ 150 six- week session. rowaytonarts. org
Library offers Creative Writing for Adults: Summer Writing Fun, via Zoom, through Aug. 10. Mondays only, July 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10, 10: 30 a. m.- noon. Registration required. clahey@ norwalkpl. org.
RIDGEFIELD
Ridgefield Playhouse has replaced live presentations with film content. The Rock Series: “Michael Hutchence: Mystify,” July 17, 8: 30 p. m.; The Classical & Broadway Series: “42nd Street— The Musical in HD,” July 18, 7: 30 p. m.; Drama: “Fathom: Ghost 30th Anniversary,” July 19, 4 p. m. The Family Series. “The Prince of Egypt,” July 22, 2 p. m. All tickets are general admission. 203- 438- 5795, ridgefieldplayhouse. org
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum galleries and grounds are open. . Advance timed ticket reservations required for all visitors. aldrichart. orgOnline exhibits: Eva LeWitt’s “Untitled ( Mesh A- J),” “Weather Report,” Zoe Sheehan Saldana’s “There Must Be Some Way Out of Here.” aldrichart. org
STAMFORD
Avon Theatre is open for in- person movie going. Line- up July 16- 19: “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure;” “Chinatown;” “Casablanca;” “The Truth.” avontheatre. org
Digital Summer Camp- Junior
Master Naturalists, Museum and Nature Center, July 20- 24, 2: 303: 30 p. m. $ 70 nonmembers, $ 60 members. 203- 977- 6521, summercamp@ stamfordmuseum. org
St. Francis Miles for a Mission Road Race will be a 5K Virtual Run/ Walk, July 20- 26. You choose the location. You can walk, run, jog, hike or hop on your treadmill. Entry fee: $ 35 18 years & older, $ 20 under 18. All proceeds benefit this year’s race partner, Equal Justice Initiative, through the St. Francis Outreach Program. To register and/ or donate, visit runsignup. com/ mfm
Spring Street Farmers Market, Saturdays, 9 a. m.- 2p. m.; and Columbus Park Farmers Market, Wednesdays, 9 a. m.- 2 p. m. Both run through Oct. 31. Federal and state guidelines for a safe and healthy market will be followed. There will be one way in and one way out. All vendors will wear masks and gloves and will be keeping a six- foot barrier between vendor booths and the customer. Wear a mask when visiting. 203- 348- 5285
Downtown Farmers Market, through Oct. 31, Saturdays only. Per federal and state guidelines, there will be one way in and one way out, vendors will wear masks and gloves and keep a six- foot barrier between vendor booths and the customer. Location to be announced. stamford- downtown. com
“Faces of Pandemic Front Lines” presented by The Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists ( CSOPA) in collaboration with Stamford Downtown, currently offers an online gallery, , and a storefront display at 170 Bedford St., Stamford. csopa. org
Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, is open to the public, daily from 9 a. m.- 5 p. m. “Art and the Animal,” in- gallery exhibit runs through Sept. 7. $ 12 adults, $ 10 seniors ( 65+), $ 8 students ( 18+) with ID, $ 6 children ( 4- 17), free for age 3 and under. Free for members. 203977- 6521, stamfordmuseum.org
UNCASVILLE
Petey DeAbreu, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. July 16, 8 p. m.; July 17, 7: 30 p. m.; July 18, 7, 9: 30 p. m. $ 45-$ 15; Spinnato’s Comedy Magic Show, July 18, 4 p. m. $ 20, $ 15, $ 10. comixroadhouse.com mohegansun. com
WESTPORT
Library offers virtual events: Horror with Paul Tremblay, Alma Katsu and Rachel Harrison, as they discuss why horror fiction has always been a relevant reflection of the times, July 16, 7- 8 p. m. Register; Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke talk about their new book “How to Save a Life,” July 19, 2- 3 p. m. 203- 291- 4800, westportlibrary.org
Westport Astronomical Society presents Virtual Lecture Science Series via Zoom: “ISS Flight Controller Joshua Nelson- From WAS to Bennu,” July 21, 8- 10 p. m. Free. 203- 293- 8759, observatory@ was- ct. org
Library’s Artist in Residence featuring Westport Artist, and founding member of the Artists Collective of Westport, Miggs Burroughs and the Library’s curator, Carole Erger- Fass visit Westport Artists in their studios, through Aug 31, all day on the Library’s YouTube channel. westportlibrary.org
Westport Farmers Market and the Artists Collective announce the Young Shoots at Home Photography Competition. Jurors and the public select the best photos in each age group. First place winners in each category receive a $ 100 cash prize and second place winners receive a $ 50 cash prize. All photos will be on display in a gallery- like setting at Sugar & Olives in Norwalk. Application to enter the contest is available at youngshootsathome.artcall.org. Submissions due Aug. 10, and selected winners notified by Aug. 31. A reception for all the photographers to follow.
WILTON
Weir Farm National Historic Site re- opens at 50% capacity. Park hours are 7 a. m.- 5 p. m. daily. Short visits are encouraged to allow others to enjoy the park, get outdoors, and recreate responsibly. There are resources available on the visitor center porch for self- guided visits, including maps, self- guided tours, Junior Ranger activities, and the National Park Passport Stamp. Virtual online galleries of artwork created by impressionist J. Alden Weir and other Weir Farm artists still available. nps. gov/ wefa