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Area Entertainment Guide
BRIDGEPORT Comedy
Michael Blackson, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. April 9, 6, 9:30, 11:45 p.m. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
The Audacity! A Hilarious LGBTQ+ Stand-Up Comedy Show, Gather Tap and Tavern, 155 State St. April 8, 7 p.m. $25 advance, $30 at the door (cash only). skycasper.com/events
Community
Fundraiser for the Ukraine, hosted by Housatonic Community College, Housatonic Terrace, 900 Lafayette Blvd. April 23, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $2 donation per person.
Films
WPKN’s Environmental Film Series with “The Human Element,” Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. April 13, 7 p.m. $15. bijoutheatrect.net
Music
Greater Bridgeport Symphony with Bach’s “Feel the Passion,” Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave. April 9, 8 p.m. $65-$18. For tickets visit gbs.org
Pitch My Song, Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. April 8, 7 p.m. In Person and live stream; Sacred Fire-Santana Tribute, April 9, 8 p.m. $37-$22. bijoutheatrect.net
“Decades in Concert: Spirit of the 60’s,” Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St. April 15-May 15. Fri 7:30 p.m.; Sat 5 & 8 p.m.; Sun 5 p.m. $35. dtcab.com
Park City Music Hall, 2926 Fairfield Ave. Lineup: Bella Bartok, April 7, 9 p.m. $19; Steve Forbert, April 8, 8 p.m. $26; Kat Wright, April 9, 9 p.m. $16; Swamp Hogs, April 10, 6 p.m. $12. parkcitymusichall.com
Stage
“Beauty and The Beast,” Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St. Through May 22. dtcab.com
Matchbox Theatre Production of “Bao-z, Baozia” virtual event hosted by Bridgeport Public Library, April 7. Available to stream all day. Information at jcoutts@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org
DANBURY Lectures
Climate Change Lecture Series hosted by WCSU’s Jane Goodall
Center for Excellence in Environmental Studies, Western Connecticut State University Science Building, Room 125, 181 White St. Topics: “Climate Change Related Stressors and the Physiology of Estuarine Fishes,” April 13, 7 p.m.; “Hope,” April 20, 7 p.m. Free. wagenerm@wcsu.edu
Music
Western Connecticut State University Department of Music live events at Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the WCSU Visual and Performing Arts Center, 43 Lake Ave. ext. Borealis Wind Quintet, April 10, 3 p.m. Tickets at wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.
JC Cole and Folsom ’68 Johnny Cash Tribute, The Palace Danbury, 165 Main St. April 9, 8 p.m. $39. thepalacedanbury.com
Stage
WCSU Dept. of Theatre Arts presents “Ernest and The Pale Moon,” Visual and Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theatre on WCSU’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. ext. Through April 10. $25-$10. Tickets at evenbrite
WCSU Opera Ensemble presents “Cinderella,” Visual and Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theatre on WCSU’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. ext. April 8, 7 p.m.; April 9, 2 & 7 p.m. $5-$10. Tickets at evenbrite
GREENWICH Lectures
Greenwich Historical Society’s “Shining a Light” Virtual Lecture Series: “Bridgeport’s Little Liberia: The Importance of African American Historic Preservation,” April 7, 6-7:15 p.m. Register at greenwichhistory.org.
Music
Greenwich Symphony Orchestra “Listen Boldly,” Greenwich High School Performing Arts Center, 10 Hillside Road. April 9, 7:30 p.m., April 10, 3 p.m. $40 adult individual tickets, $10 students. greenwichsymphony.org
Performance Music & Conversations: “Histoire du Tango” with Stefano Miceli, Piano and Monika Krajewska, lyric voice, Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave. April 8, 7-9 p.m. Reception 7 p.m.; Program 8 p.m. $40. greenwichartscouncil.org
NORWALK Comedy
Goddamn Comedy Jam, Wall Street Theater, 71 Wall St. April 9, 8 p.m. $55-$25. Tickets at wallstreettheater.com
Lectures
The former James Melton Museum of Antique Automobiles in Norwalk, will be the focus of a virtual lecture hosted by Norwalk Historical Society and Weston Historical Society on Zoom, April 27, 7 p.m. $5. Tickets at bit.ly/3qLEfas
Music
“Jazz with the Brubeck Brothers Quartet….and More!,” Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave. April 23, 8 p.m. Tickets at norwalksymphony.org.
Stage
“Pirates of Penzance,” Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave. April 9, 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. Tickets at wp.trouperslightopera.org/
“Buddy Holly-The Buddy Holly Story,” Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, 509 Westport Ave. Through April 10. musictheatreofct.com
“Numb,” Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, 509 Westport Ave. April 18, 7 p.m. $20. musictheatreofct.com.
STAMFORD Music
Stamford Symphony presents “Zuckerman Plays Bruch,” Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. April 9, 7:30 p.m.; April 10, 3 p.m. $79-$25. stamfordsymphony.org
Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. Lineup: Three Dog Night, April 14, 8 p.m. $70-$40. palacestamford.org
Specials
Theresa Caputo: The Experience, Palace Theatre Main Stage, 61 Atlantic St. April 7, 7:30 p.m. $149.50-$39.75. palacestamford.org
Stage
“Blue Man Group,” Palace Theatre Main Stage, 61 Atlantic St. April 13, 7 p.m. $95-$52. palacestamford.org
“Menopause the Musical,” Palace Theatre Main Stage, 61 Atlantic St. April 8, 8 p.m. $60-$35. palacestamford.org
“A Grand Night for Singing,” Curtain Call’s Kweskin Theatre, 1349 Newfield Ave. April 8-23. curtaincallinc.com