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p.m. Visitors may reserve a free timedentry ticket on the Center’s website. A“Love, Life, Death, and Desire: An Installation of the Center’s Collections,”on view through Feb. 28. Free. 203-4322800, britishart.yale.edu
At Home: Artists in Conversation with Rebecca Salter, Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St. Oct. 9, noon. Free. 203432-2800, britishart.yale.edu
The New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave. is reopened to the public. The museum is following the “Reopen Connecticut” sector rules. Galleries are open by advance reservation only for visits of up to one hour by individuals and family groups or sheltering units of up to six individuals. Registration is through Eventbrite at least 24 hours in advance. Hours of operation: Wed, Thu, Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last entry 4 p.m. Exhibits on view: “FACTORY;” Martha Willette Lewis’s, “I Saw the Figure Five in BlackK.” 203-562-4183, newhavenmuseum.org
“Surface Rising” by Michael Pressman; “New Documents” by Sven Martson, Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Ave. Through Oct. 25. Gallery hours: Fri, Sat 1 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. 203-3899555, kehlerliddellgallery.com
“Seeing Nature Through Art,” exhibit features 30 works of art created by the instructors of Yale Peabody Museum’s Natural Science Illustration Program, now online. peabody.yale.edu
NEW LONDON
Large-scale portrait of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by artist Jac Lahavof on view through Oct. 18, Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s Glassenberg Gallery, 625 Williams St. “Stains Remain” Works by Michael Harvey, through Nov. 1. Galleries and general gathering areas have social distancing procedures and safety measures. “Peter Anton’s Sweet Dreams: Confectionary Sculpture,” through Oct. 18. 860-443-2545, lymanallyn.org
NEWTOWN
Connecticut-Random Hacks of Kindness Jr. is hosting a virtual “hackathon” for social good for students in grades 4-8 on Zoom, Oct. 10, 9 a.m.-noon. The hackathon will focus on creating apps for local arts organizations that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. Advance registration required. $10 registration fee. Register at rhokjr.org.
NORWALK Educational
Focus on Fiction:Adult Writing Program, hosted by Norwalk Public Library on Zoom, through Nov. 30, 10:30 a. m.-noon. Sessions: Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Registration required at clahey@norwalkpl.org
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N Water St. Online Programs for Families: “Fish Tales,” “All About Sea Turtles,”
“Shark Safari” and other similar educational programs available for live streaming each week. Suggested donation. All require advance reservations to receive the link. 203-852-0700, ext. 2206; maritimeaquarium.org/virtual-programs
SoNo Arts Festival introduces the firstever “Gallery Walk” along Washington St., So. Norwalk. Oct. 8-18. Times: Oct. 8-9 & 15-16, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.; Oct. 10 & 17, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Oct. 11 & 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free, safe space/social distancing event with over 50 juried artists who will house, display, and sell their works inside retail and restaurant spaces. Live music performed by local talent. sonoartsfest.com
“A Rose by Any Other Name Might Smell Even Sweeter. What’s a Species Anyway?” virtual lecture hosted by Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. Register at hffc@optimum.net subject: “Species.”
Wall Street Theater presents Drive-In Concert Series Live from the Rooftop of the SoNo Collection, 100 N. Water St: The Breakers, Oct 9, 7:30 p.m. $120 per car for entry (up to 6 people per car). Tickets at wallstreettheater.com
Sunset Cruises, Seaport Association dock, 4 N. Water St. Wed-Sun, 6-8 p.m. $30; and Harbor Lighthouse Cruises on Sat, Sun noon-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. $30. All ticketing “contactless.” 25 passengers limit, masks required. 203-838-9444, seaport.org
“Living Lights,” Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St. Exhibit features creatures that have the unique ability to glow in the dark, through fluorescence or a natural process called bioluminescence. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., through Dec. Limited guest capacity, masks required, ticket sales online with timed entries. $26.95, $24.95 age 65+, $19.95 ages 3-12. Free with admission. 203-852-0700, maritimeaquarium.org
City of Norwalk Parking Authority’s Maritime Garage Gallery is holding its second virtual exhibit to promote voting in the upcoming November election. The exhibit, entitled “Voice,” will include artwork that shows how everyone has a voice and can use that voice through the power of voting. Exhibit runs through Nov. 3. 203831-9063, norwalkpark.org/public-art
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. is open daily from noon-2 p.m. The exhibit, “About Women,” in collaboration with Silvermine Arts Center will mark the physical reopening of the galleries, and will run through Jan. 3. $10. 203-838-9799, lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
“Marine & Coastal Art,” exhibit by members of RAC, Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. On view through Oct. 10. Gallery hours: Tue-Fri noon-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m. “Autumn Juried Show” upcoming show runs Oct. 18-Nov. 14. 203866-2744, ext. 2; rowaytonarts.org
ORANGE
Corn Maze, Treat Farm, 361 Old Tavern
Road. Through Oct. 31. Fri-Sun only. Book your time on-line. $7.50. COVID 19 Maze precautions enforced. 203-799-2453, treat.farm
Historical Society’s Academy Museum and Antique Shop, 605 Orange Center Road, Sat, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Masks required. 203-795-3106.
PORT CHESTER, N.Y.
Garcia’s Bar at The Capitol Theatre, 145 Westchester Ave. Opens 4 p.m. daily. Extended happy hour pricing on drinks, curated Jerry Garcia playlists, and psychedelic visuals playing on screens. 914-9374126, thecapitoltheatre.com
RIDGEFIELD
Great Art on Film Series: “The Prado Museum-A Collection of Wonders,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. $15; Diversity Film Series: “Akeelah and the Bee,” Oct. 14, 7 p.m. Free. Tickets must be reserved in advance. Masks and social distance required at all times. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Ridgefield Independent Film Festival, Live & Virtual Screenings, Oct. 14-18. Live screenings at Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane. Safe & socially distanced. $20 per day virtual tickets allow 24 hours of access to all virtual films that day, $15 per day live tickets. For line-up and showtimes visit riffct.org
Colin Quinn & Gary Gulman, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. $52. Show held in the field under the tent next to the Playhouse. Masks and Social distance required. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Mandolinist Chris Thile, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Oct. 10, 4 & 7:30 p.m. $45. Socially-distanced with seating under a tent on the ball field next to The Playhouse. Rain or shine. Purchase your touchless print at home ticket on the website, visit or call the box office. 203438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Rudy Shepherd: Somebody’s Child” on view at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum through Nov. 29.
Exhibit “Frank Stella’s Stars, A Survey,” on view in the Sculpture Garden and in the galleries, through May 9, 2021. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. In-Person exhibits: “Rudy Shepherd: Somebody’s Child,” through Nov. 29. Timed-entry tickets or reservations required. “Twenty Twenty, “exhibit through Jan. 3. aldrichart.org
SEYMOUR
“History of the Ouija Board,” virtual talk hosted by Seymour Library on Zoom, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. seymourpubliclibrary.org
SHELTON
Legends of Fear Haunted Hayride, Fairview Tree Farm, 2 Saw Mill City Road. Through Oct. 31. $25. Oct. 9, 18, 25, 7-9:30 p.m.; Oct. 3, 10, 11, 16, 17, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 8, 15, 7-9 p.m. Lights-on (less scary); Oct. 23, 24, 30, 6:30 -10 p.m.; Oct. 31: TBD. Face masks, social distancing and temperature checked upon entry. 203-944-9090, legendsoffear.com
Corn Maze, Wells Hollow Creamery, 2 Beard Sawmill Road. Weekends in Oct. Sat-Sun, noon-5 p.m.; Fri-Sat evening Flashlight Maze, 7-9:30 p.m.; Sun 7-8:30 p.m. $7 afternoons, $15 evenings. Children under 3, free. Corn maze, farm animals, ice cream or homemade apple pie a la mode. Night maze visitors, bring a flashlight. 203-926-0101, wellshollowcreamery.com
SHERMAN
Group show by the Great Hollow Artists, Sherman Library. On view in person and online through Oct. 28. Tue-Sat. noon- 4 p.m. shermanlibrary.org.
STAMFORD
Fall Family Fest Sundays, Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8. Sundays only, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free with admission. Pumpkin painting and sock skating, live animal shows and apple cidering demonstrations. 203-322-1646, stamfordmuseum.org
Avon Theatre, 272 Bedford St. In-Person screenings: Documentary “The FortyYear-Old Version,” Oct. 8, 7:45 p.m. ; “A Call to Spy,” Oct. 8, 7:15 p.m. avontheatre.org
Fall Family Camp-Out, Museum & Nature Center, 151 Scofieldtown Road. Oct. 9, 6 p.m.-Oct. 10, 9 a.m. Pitch tents and set-up camp at socially distanced campsites. Outdoor activities in small groups including night hikes, live animal presentations and naked-eye astronomy. Breakfast, Oct. 10. Register at stamfordmuseum.org
Spring Street Farmers Market, Sat, 9 a.m.-2p.m.; and Columbus Park Farmers Market, Wed, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Both through Oct. 31. Masks required. 203-348-5285
Downtown Farmers Market, through Oct. 31, Saturdays only. stamford-downtown.com
“Multiplicity-Psyche, Culture and Change in 2020,” Loft Artists Gallery, 575 Pacific St. Virtual exhibit only runs Nov. 1-Dec. 1. Submissions accepted through Oct. 14. Gallery hours: Saturdays, Sundays 1-4:30 p.m. Facemasks required. 203-247-2027, loftartists.org
“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, 170 Bedford St. csopa.org
STRATFORD
Fright Haven Haunted House, Stratford Square, 411 Barnum Ave. cut-off. Fridays, Saturdays in Oct. 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sundays in October, 7:30-11 p.m. $25. Covid-19 policies enforced. 203-795-4737, frighthaven.com
TARRYTOWN N.Y.
Linda Draper with Jeff Eyrich, live stream concert hosted by Tarrytown Music Hall on YouTube, Oct. 14, 6 p.m. tarrytownmusichall.org
UNCASVILLE / MOHEGAN SUN
Rich Vos, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Oct. 8, 8 p.m.; Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 10, 7, 9:30 p.m. $45-$15; In the Comedy Club: Spinnato’s Comedy Magic Show, Oct. 10, 4 p.m.; Oct. 11, 5 p.m. $15, $10. comixroadhouse.com mohegansun.com
VERNON
Scarecrow Festival, Strong Family Farm, 274 West St. Through Oct. 17. 860-8749020, strongfamilyfarm
WALLINGFORD
Trail of Terror 2020: Fear is Art, 60 North Plains Hwy. Oct. 9-10, 16-18, 23-25, 30, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. $150 timed ticket six-pack, $40 premium pass. 833-600-0054, trailofterror.com
WASHINGTON
Washington Art Association issues a call for entries for its “Post Pandemic” Exhibit that will be on view in 2021. COVID-19 global pandemic is an unprecedented event and presents a unique opportunity for artists to discover themselves. Participants are invited to submit up to three original 5” x 7” (postcard sized) works to be selected for inclusion in a group show that highlights each artist’s experience, impressions, and processes during the pandemic. info@washingtonartassociation.org.
WESTON
“Whaleboat Wars on Long Island Sound during the American Revolution,” virtual lecture by Ed Hynes, CFA, hosted by Weston Historical Society on Zoom, Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m. Registration required. westonhistoricalsociety.org
WESTPORT
“Pillow Concert” with a performance by cellist Matt Haimovitz, online concert series hosted by Suzuki Music Schools, Oct. 11, 3 p.m. Free. Reserve at bit.ly/2Sa5mu3
WILTON
Mindful Forest Walk, Woodcock Nature Center, 56 Deer Run Road. Oct. 9, 6-7 p.m. $10 per person. Masks required. Limited to 15. Advance tickets only. woodcocknaturecenter.org
Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Road. Access to grounds and parking lot to 50% capacity. Park hours 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. Virtual online galleries of artwork created by impressionist J. Alden Weir and other Weir Farm artists still available. nps.gov/wefa
Art in the Park Exhibit, a virtual festival hosted by Weir Farm National Historic Site on its 30th birthday, Oct. 31 at nps.gov/wefa