PLAN ON IT
Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT
Comedy
Sheng Wand, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. June 2, 7:30 p.m.; June 3 & 4, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Broke, Bewildered, and Bipolar-A Personal Journey about Bipolar Disorder, with a comic flair by Jack Rushen, Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. June 5, 2 p.m. Free. bijoutheatrect.net
Dance
Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave. Lineup: “On Broadway,” June 2, 5 p.m. $25 advance in-person theater seating, $30 day of show. $30 livestream; Connecticut Dance presents: “The Magical World of Dance,” June 5, 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. In person $25 & $28; livestream $25; Dance Workshop presents: “Dancing with Your Stars,” June 11, 9 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m. $25 in-person, $30 livestream. theklein.org
Juneteenth
“Summer of Soul...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised,” Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. June 10, 8 p.m. Free. Reservations required. bijoutheatrect.net
Lectures
Evening Lecture Series: “Red Panda Network,” virtual presentation hosted by Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo on Zoom, June 15, 7 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Register at beardsleyzoo.org
Music
Live @ The BBQ with Top Notch and Boogie Chillun, DJ Dooley-O, Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. June 4, 7 p.m. $45-$35. bijoutheatrect.net
“Elton John by Captain Fantastic,” Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St. June 4, 5 & 8 p.m. $46. dtcab.com
Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, 500 Broad St. Lineup: H.E.R. Back of Mind Tour, June 2, 7:30 p.m.; Lee Brice with Michael Ray, Jackson Dean, June 3, 8 p.m.; Disco Biscuits & Umphrey’s McGee, June 9. 7:30 p.m. hartfordhealthcareamp.com
Park City Music Hall, 2926 Fairfield Ave. Lineup: Woofgang A-Go-Go, June 2, 6:30 p.m.; Alpaca Gnomes, June 3, 8 p.m. $15; DJ Logic & Friends, June 4, 9 p.m. $40; Brown-Eyed Women-All Female Tribute to The Greatful Dead, June 5, 8 p.m. $21. Tickets at parkcitymusichall.com.
Captain’s Cove Seaport, 1 Bostwick Ave. Lineup: Bobby Wheeler, June 2, 6 p.m.; Jon Hollywood, June 3, 5 p.m.; 5 O’Clocks, June 4, 4 p.m.; Hawkins Band, June 4, 9 p.m.; Rum Runners, June 5, 3 p.m. captainscoveseaport.com
Lost Rebel, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Peacock Pavilion, 1875 Noble Ave. June 25, noon-1:30 p.m. beardsleyzoo.org
Visual Arts
“18 Artists, 18 Years,” City Lights Gallery, 265 Golden Hill St. Through July 15. citylightsgallery.org
“Vanishing Wildlife Exhibit,” Metro Art Studios, 345 Railroad Ave. Through July 2. metroartstudios.com
“Koalaberation: Exhibit of American Fabrics Arts Building artists and the Schelfhaudt Gallery,” The Schelfhaudt Gallery at Paier College, 491 University Ave. Through June 27. paier.edu
“Of Women Born,” Housatonic Museum of Art Burt Chernow Galleries in Lafayette Hall, Housatonic Community College Campus, 900 Lafayette Blvd. Now on view. Visit housatonicmuseum.org.
“How Beautiful, The Universe…,” Housatonic Community College Campus Beacon Hall, 3rd fl., 900 Lafayette Blvd. Through June 1. Register at housatonicmuseum.org.
DANBURY
Festivals
Street Festival, Main St. between White St. and West St. June 4, noon-6 p.m. Familyfriendly event with artists, vendors, music, crafters, local small businesses, and a Family Fun Zone. BBQ, burgers, hot dogs, vegan options, tacos, drinks, deserts. Live music and entertainment throughout the day, followed by a Concert on the Green, 6-10 p.m. danburystreetfestival.com
Juneteenth
Juneteenth Celebration: “Honoring our Heritage: Forging the Future,” Western Connecticut State University, Midtown Campus, 181 White St. June 19, noon-5 p.m. Free. Advance registration is preferred but not required. wcsu.edu/tickets
Music
Echoes of Sinatra, The United Jewish Center and Temple Beth El, 141 Deer Hill Ave. June 11, 7:30 p.m. $20 per person advance, $25 per person door. unitedjewishcenter.org/event/ sinatra-concert.html
Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra 20th Anniversary Season Finale, Western Connecticut State University’s Visual and Performing Arts Center Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, 43 Lake Ave. ext. June 5, 4 p.m. $20, $10 seniors, students. Tickets at wctyo.org.
Musical celebration of Father’s Day, Flag Day and Juneteenth with the Danbury Brass Band, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 18 Clapboard Road. June 19, 2-3:15 p.m.
Visual Arts
“Scratching the Surface: David Haislip,” Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E. Liberty St. Through June 30. Viewing in-person and virtually. stillrivereditions.com
FAIRFIELD
Comedy
Unhinged Entertainment hosts the Summer Comedy Series at Penfield Pavilion at Penfield Beach, 323 Fairfield Beach Road. Lineup: Matthew Broussard, June 23; Jim Florentine & Don Jamison, July 21. Tickets at unhingedent.com.
Fairfield Comedy Club, Fairfield Circle Inn, 417 Post Road. Lineup: Justine Silver, June 4, 9 p.m. $25. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Lectures
Focus on Fairfield: Spring Speaker Series: “Fairfield to Come-How is Fairfield emerging Post-Covid?,” Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. June 2, 6-7:15 p.m. $15. fairfieldhistory.org
Music
Jukebox Heros, Sacred Heart University Community Theatre, 1420 Post Road. June 10, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at shucommunitytheatre.org.
Summer Concerts at Sherman Green Gazebo, corner of Post & Reef Road. Through Sept. 3. Lineup: The Girls, June 2; Tony Antonucci, June 4; Sun Kings, June 5; Fairfield County Nine, June 8. All concerts 6:30-8 p.m. fairfieldrecreation.com
Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St. Lineup: Buffalo Nichols, StageOne, June 3, 7:45 p.m. $22; Tab Benoit with Whiskey Bayou Revue, Warehouse, June 3, 8 p.m. $55; Helmet, Warehouse, June 5, 8 p.m. $27; Andy McCee, StageOne, June 8, 7:45 p.m. $38; Dumpstaphunk with One Time Weekend, Warehouse, June 8, 8 p.m. $28. Visit website for tickets. fairfieldtheatre.org
Stage
Jib Productions Play With Your Food presents a new season of One Act Plays, Fairfield Theatre Company StageOne, 70 Sanford St. June 14, noon. $60 with lunch. jibproductions.org.
Fairfield Center Stage presents “The SpongeBob Musical,” Fairfield Ludlowe High School, 785 Unquowa Road. June 17, 7:30 p.m.; June 18, 2 & 7 p.m.; June 24, 7:30 p.m.; June 25, & 7 p.m. Tickets start at $15 and available at bit.ly/3PH4E4e
Visual Arts
“Structural Dimensions” fabric art by Alan Neider, Louise Cadoux, and Sooo-z Mastropietro, Fairfield Public Library Bruce S. Kershner Gallery, 1080 Old Post Road. June 11-Aug. 6. Reception June 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Artist talk, 6:15 p.m. “Kaleidoscope” the art of Katya Lebrija, Jill Nichols, and Patrick Burhenne, through June 4. fairfieldpubliclibrary.org
“Life Force” solo show of micro paintings by Dave Pressler, Art/Place Gallery, located in Fairfield Theater Company, 70 Sanford St., Through June 17. Reception June 5, 2-5 p.m. Artist talk 3 p.m. artplacegallery.org
“IMAGES 2022,” Fairfield Museum & History Center Jackie Durell Meeting Hall, 370 Beach Road. Through July 24. Related exhibit: “IMAGES 2022” Featured Photographer: Allison Minto, Spaght Gallery, through Sept. 25. fairfieldhistory.org
“Unwrapping the Mystery of New York’s Wrappers,” Hollis Taggart, 330 Pequot Ave. Through June 11. hollistaggart.com
Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. Exhibits: “Family/History: Exploring the Randolph-Ward Photographic Collection,” through Aug. 28. Free Museum members, $5 nonmember adults, $3 students and seniors, and kids under 5 are free. fairfieldhistory.org
Fairfield University Art Museum: “Adger Cowans: Sense and Sensibility,” presented in Bellermine Hall Galleries in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Through June 18. Register on the Eventbrite page. fairfield.edu/museum
“13 Ways of Looking at Landscape: Larry Silver’s Connecticut Photographs,” Fairfield University Art Museum Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Through June 18. fairfield.edu/ museum
GREENWICH
Lectures
Discover Greenwich: Eight Shirts, Seven Coats, Fifteen Fathom Wampum: The First Deeds, Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road. June 8, 6-7:30 p.m. $15 members, $20 nonmembers. Advancd registration required at greenwichhistory.org.
Bruce Presents: “The Caper That Stunned the Art World: The Gardner Museum Heist, 30 Years Later” with Boston reporter Bob Ward, virtual webinar hosted by Bruce Museum on Zoom, June 2, 7- 8:30 p.m. $20. Free Bruce members. Register at brucemuseum.org.
Music
Old Greenwich Social Club, 148 Sound Beach Ave. Lineup: The Uninvited, June 4; Ace & Friends-Dead Tribute Band, June 11; The Deegans, June 18; Mantra, June 25. All concerts 9 p.m. ogsocialclub.com/live-music
Arpeggio Music Festival “100 Years of American Music” sponsored by First Congregational Church of Greenwich, BackCountry Jazz and The Greenwich Arts Council. Premiere concert, June 3, 7 p.m. Concerts run through June 19. $20 per concert. Full program and tickets at arpeggiofestival.org/concerts.
Pride Month with the Gay Men’s Chorus performing “British Invasion,” Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave. June 5, 3 p.m. Free. Registration required at greenwichlibrary.libcal.com/event/8472791.
Music on the Great Lawn Series, Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road. Lineup: Merlin, June 2; Sun Kings-Beatles Tribute, June 16; Billy & The Showmen, June 30. Grounds open for picnicing 5:30 p.m., Concert 6:30-8 p.m. Registration and tickets at greenwichhistory.org.
Stage
Play With Your Food lunchtime play reading series produced by JIB Productions, Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave. June 16, noon-1:30 p.m. $60 theater and boxed lunch. Tickets at jibproductions.org.
Visual Arts
“The Art of Ringo Starr-Painting Is My Madness Too,” C. Parker Gallery, 409 Greenwich Ave. June 3-12. The gallery will also showcase several hand signed artworks by Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison. cparkergallery.com
Collection of Marines, Local Seascapes and Harbors, Portraits, and Animals by Peter Layne Arguimbau, Red Barn Gallery, 121 East Middle Patent Road. Call 203-274-6176 for viewing information.
“Journey Without Distance” Dario Campanile solo show, Sorokin Gallery, 96 Greenwich Ave. Through June 8. sorokingallery.com
“The Life and Work of Yayoi Kusama with Page Knox,” Greenwich Library Flinn Gallery, 101 West Putnam Ave. June 7, 7-8 p.m. Free. Register at greenwichlibrary.libcal.com.
“iCreate,” Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. June 12-Aug. 28. brucemuseum.org
NEWTOWN
Comedy
Comedy Night with Katie Hannigan and Friends, Aquila’s Nest Vineyard, 56 Pole Bridge Road. June 2, 7 p.m. $20. Tickets at comedycraftbeer.com.
Music
Bluegrass/Country concert featuring Hitch & the Giddyup with opener Nathaniel Hintz, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St. June 17, 7 p.m. $15. Tickets at friendsofeth.ticketleap.com/ hitch.
“Back to the Garden 1969-The Woodstock Experience,” Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St. June 30, 7-11 p.m. $25. edmondtownhall.org
Stage
Town Players present “The Heiress-Staged Reading,” Little Theater, 18 Orchard Hill Road. June 3, 4, 5. newtownplayers.org
NORWALK
Comedy
Judy Gold and Jessica Kirson, Wall Street Theater, 71 Wall St. June 2, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at wallstreettheater.com.
Music
Wall Street Theater, 71 Wall St. Lineup: Bat: Meatloaf Celebration featuring The Neverland Express and Caleb Johnson, June 3, 8 p.m.; Al DiMeola, June 4, 8 p.m.; Kamasi Washington, June 6, 8 p.m.; Tickets at wallstreettheater.com
Hot Summer Nights Series, Music Theatre of Connecticut, 509 Westport Ave. Lineup: Frank Mastrone: A Tribute to Broadway, June 18, 8 p.m. $55, $45. musictheatreofct.com
Summer Concerts & Car Shows, Calf Pasture Beach, Calf Pasture Beach Road. July 20-Aug. 24. All concerts 7:30 p.m. Lineup: Bon Journey, July 20; Linda Ronstadt Experience, July 27. fairfieldafterdark.com
Stage
Shakespeare on the Sound with “King John,” Pinkney Park, June 15-July 3. shakespeareonthesound.org
Crystal Theatre performs “The Pied Piper,” Ben Franklin Theatre, 66 Bayview Ave. June 4, 2 p.m. $20, $10 students, seniors. Livestream also available, $20. crystaltheatre.org
Visual Arts
“Biennial FOOTPRINT International Exhibit,” Center For Contemporary Printmaking Grace Ross Shanley Gallery, 299 West Ave. June 5-Aug. 28. Reception June 5, 2-4 p.m. contemprints.org
“Norwalk’s Changing Communities 13,000BC-1835,” Norwalk Historical Society, Mill Hill Historic Park Old Town Meeting House, 2 East Wall St. New exhibit open. Register for a self-guided tour time slot at norwalkhistoricalsociety.org.
“TNAS Inaugural Journey,” The Norwalk Art Space, 455 West Ave. Through June 2. thenorwalkartspace.org
New Costume Exhibit, “Making It Last: Sustainable Fashion in Victorian America,” Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. Through Nov. 6. “Fragments of Light, Impressions of Color,” through Aug. 28. New permanent exhibit, “A Century of Dolls,” now open. lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
“RAC Spotlight: Dana Goodfellow,” Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, 165 Rowayton Ave. On view. goodfellowart.com
“BIG & small” Exhibit, Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. June 26-July 24. Opening reception June 26, 4-6 p.m. rowaytonarts.org.
“Community Sponsored Awards features artwork by RAC Exhibiting Members,” Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. Through June 19. rowaytonarts.org.
Art Annex CT Presents “Shadowboxing: Mixed Media Art” Solo Show by Amy Schott, 132A Washington St. June 3-26. artannexct.com
RIDGEFIELD
Music
CHIRP Summer Concerts, Ballard Park, Main St. June 7-Sept 1. 7 p.m. Lineup: Making Movies, June 7; Marcia Ball Band, June 9; Sue Foley, June 14; Shayna Steele, June 16; The Hillbenders, June 21; John Papa Gros, June 23; Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez Band, June 28; Jamie McLean Band, June 30. chirpct.org
Specials
Pride in the Park Celebration, Ballard Park, 485 Main St. June 4, noon-3 p.m. Parade around the park, 1 p.m. Family-friendly activities, crafts, entertainment and informational tables for all ages. Rain location: Yanity Gym. ridgefieldctpride.com
Teen Art-Making Workshop: Trans Power and The Artist’s Voice, Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. June 10, 5-7 p.m. $8, $5 members. Register at thealdrich.org.
Stage
“Rent,” ACT Of Connecticut, 36 Old Quarry Road. Through June 19. Tickets visit actofct.org.
“Peter And The Starcatcher,” Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane. June 3- 25. ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org
Visual Arts
“Guild of Artists: Member Juried Show,” Ridgefield Guild of Artists, 34 Halpin Lane. Through June 19. In-gallery and online. rgoa.org
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. Exhibits: 52 Artists: A Feminist Milestone,” June 6-Jan 8, 2023. Related event: Run On Art: Run to Celebrate 52 Artists, June 16, 6-8 p.m. Runners and walkers complete a 3.1 mile run or 1.5 mile walk around downtown Ridgefield and ends at The Aldrich. $12 run entry fee. All proceeds benefit The Aldrich. Register for the run at ridgefieldrunning.com/ events.aldrichart.org
“Weir Inspired” art created at Weir Farm paintings by Bobbi Eike Mullen, Ridgefield Library Gallery, 472 Main St. Through June 29, during library hours. Related events on June 2: Talk on “Inspiring an Artistic Legacy” by Park Ranger Kristin Lessard, 5-6 p.m. followed by a Meet the Artist Reception, 6-7:30 p.m. Register for the talk at ridgefieldlibrary.org.
STAMFORD
Comedy
Comedy Night with Michael “Motts” Pelazza, Dressing Room Theatre at The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave. June 10 & 11. curtaincallinc.com
Music
Summer Concert Series, Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, 151 Brookdale Road. June 26-Aug. 28. 5-7 p.m. Lineup: The Barons, June 26; Paul Gabriel, July 10; Bluewater, July 17. fairfieldafterdark.com
Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. Lineup: Yellowjackets, June 17, 8 p.m. $45-$25. palacestamford.org
Stage
“Disaster, The Musical,” Curtain Call’s Kweskin Theatre at Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave. June 3-18. curtaincallinc.com
Visual Arts
“Interiors: Colorfully off-kilter” by Mari Gyorgey, Mayor’s Gallery 10th fl. Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd. Through July 8.
“The Promise of Sweetness Exhibit” by Nadia Martinez; “New Members Show/Best in Show,” Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery, 39 Franklin St. Duel exhibits on view through June 12. stamfordartassociation.org
Robert Dash: “Food For Thought Micro Views of Sustenance: Threats & Prospects,” Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Through June 5. stamfordmuseum.org/dash
Stamford Photography Club Member’s Show, “The Power of the Picture,” Palace Theater, 61 Atlantic St. Through June 24. stamfordphotographyclub.com
STRATFORD
Comedy
Ashley Austin Morris and Friends, Nikkis Beach House Grill, 1 Dorne Dr. June 5, 6-8 p.m. $25. Outdoor show. comedycraftbeer.com
Music
Sunset Concert Series, Paradise Green, Huntington Road. June 21-Aug. 30. 7 p.m. Lineup: Community Concert Band, June 21; Round Two, June 28; Triple Back, July 5. fairfieldafterdark.com
Live Music at Outriggers, 555 Broad St. Lineup: Dawn & Greg, June 3; Mike LoGuidice, June 4; Bobby Wheeler, June 5. 203-377-8815, outriggersrestaurant.com
Station House Wine Bar & Grill, 2520 Main St. Lineup: Tony Ferrigno Trio, June 3, 7 p.m. 203-377-1648, stationhousewinebar.com