CALENDAR

Today

CONCERT: Bob Kolb Trio “Let the Sun Shine,” 2 p.m. Feb. 18, Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St., 203-453-8282, www.guilfordfreelibrary.org.

SINGER: “Serenata Italiana: From Neapolitan Classics to the Rat Pack” by singer Rich DiPalma, 2 p.m. Feb. 18, handicapped-accessible Thornton Wilder Hall, Miller Cultural Complex, 2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, $7 general admission, $5 senior citizens, students and children 12 and under, at the door, cash, 203-287-2546, www.hamdenartscommission.com.

SPIRITUALS: Baritone Richard Ford, Heritage Chorale of New Haven program of African-American spirituals, 4-5 p.m. Feb. 18, Bethesda Music Series at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 450 Whitney Ave., New Haven, free; a free-will offering for Christian Community Action of New Haven, reception follows.

WINE-TASTING: Neighborhood Music School faculty member Rebecca Patterson, principal cellist for New Haven Symphony Orchestra, pianist Alexis Zingale, other faculty, program inspired by world folk traditions, wine, cheese, charcuterie by Wine Thief, Caseus, 4-6 p.m. Feb. 18, NMS, 100 Audubon St., New Haven, $60-up, raises funds for financial aid students in NMS After-School Arts Academy, Aaron Sorensen, asorensen@nmsnewhaven.org, 203-624-5189, ext. 14. BREAKFAST: 8-10:30 a.m. Feb. 18, Masonic Hall, 59 Broad St., Milford, omelet, fried or scrambled eggs, french toast, or pancakes with bacon or sausage, potatoes, toast, orange juice, coffee, tea, $8, special rates for families with small children, 203-877-4977.

Monday, Feb. 19

WOMEN’S FORUM: Discussion of two short stories, 12:30 p.m. Feb. 19, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby, 203734-1492.

Tuesday, Feb. 20

DRAMA WORKSHOP: “The Fir Tree” with Ingrid Schaeffer, ages 5-10, 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange. RSVP: 203-891-2170.

BOOK DISCUSSION: “The Wangs vs. the World” by Jade Chang, 7 p.m. Feb. 20, Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave., 203-783-3292, www.milfordlibrary.org.

ALL AGES: Participatory songs, stories about shoveling, snowmen, snow angels, nature in winter with “the Stand-Up Chameleon” Jackson Gillman, 10:15 a.m. Feb. 20, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. RSVP: 203-239-5803.

RETIRING: “Taking Control of Your Retirement,” 4 p.m. Feb. 20, Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St., 203-453-8282, www.guilfordfreelibrary.org.

THEATER TALK: Fran, Gary Scarpa, Center Stage Productions directors, talk about life in theater, AARP Chapter 3240 meeting, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St., refreshments, Phyllis, 203-926-6916.

YOGA: Instructor Tracie DiMaio, 5:306:30 p.m. Feb. 20-March 27, nonrefundable fee $10, RSVP: North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St., North Haven. WOODBRIDGE HAPPINESS CLUB:

“Powerful Beyond Measure: 3 Steps to Claim Your Power Within for a Happy & Healthy Life,” by Cynthia Mazzaferro, 6-7:45 p.m. Feb. 20, Woodbridge Town Library, 10 Newton Road, PrintLRK@aol.com, 203-258-7777, www.HappinessClub.com.

GARDEN CLUB: Bradley Point Garden Club luncheon, workshop, noon Feb. 20, West Haven City Hall lower level, 355 Main St., new members, Marie, 203-878-8428.

SEARCH OVER: “John Davenport 1646 Boundary Stone - Rediscovered,” story of 2-year search using 20-year-old photo, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St., East Haven. Fawn Gillespie at fgillespie@hagamanlibrary.org, 203-468-3890. NORTH HAVEN CAMERA CLUB: Meets 7 p.m. Feb. 20, Hope Christian Church, 211 Montowese Ave., photography competition, critique session, NorthHavenCameraClub.com. ABOLITIONIST: Memorial service for Frederick Douglass, who died Feb. 20, 1895, and spent time in Ireland, readings in English, Irish, traditional Irish uillean pipe music, gospel choir, 7 p.m. Feb. 20, Quinnipiac University Center for Religion, 275 Mount Carmel Ave., Hamden, refreshments precede service.

‘BLACK PANTHER’: “Blackness, Heroism and the American Imagination: Can ‘Black Panther’ Expand the Marvel Universe?” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Clarice L. Buckman Theater, Quinnipiac University, 275 Mount Carmel Ave., Hamden, free, discussion with Phillip Cunningham, media studies at Quinnipiac, Nicholas Robinette, English at Quinnipiac, Siobhan Carter-David, history at SCSU, and Margarita Diaz, journalism at Quinnipiac, moderates, 203-582-8652.

Wednesday, Feb. 21

KIDS COOKING: No-bake class with Orange ShopRite registered dietitian, for ages 5-10, notify library of food allergies, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Feb. 21, Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange. RSVP: 203-891-2170. UNEXPECTED, UNUSUAL, TRUE

FACTS ABOUT PRESIDENTS: From George Washington to Barack Obama, 7 p.m. Feb. 21, Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave., 203-783-3292, www.milfordlibrary.org. FOR KIDS: Winter Wonderland with live animals, 2 p.m. Feb. 21, Wilson Library, 303 Washington Ave., New Haven, 203-9462228. TECH TALKS: Latest technology developments, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 21, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby, 203734-1492. NEW BOOK CLUB: Witness Stones Book Group discusses “Kindred” by Octavia Butler (witnessstones.org), led by Yale professor of African-American studies, American studies Hazel V. Carby and Donna Daniels, cultural anthropologist, 7 p.m. Feb. 21, Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. RSVP: 203-453-8282, www.guilfordfreelibrary.org.

COUPONING 101: With Gina Juliano, basic computer skills needed, 7-8 p.m. Feb. 21, North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St., North Haven. RSVP: loravetz@northhavenlibrary.net, 203-239-5803.

FREE TALK: Low vision, causes, therapy options, 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 21, Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, with hospital occupational therapist. RSVP: Kerry, Deborah, 203-732-7399. Info: 203-7327445, griffinhealth.org, lionslowvisioncenters.org. SLAVERY: Madison Historical Society talk by Don Rankin on U.S. slavery, Underground Railroad, and ancestor, the Rev. John Rankin of Ripley, Ohio, who helped 2,000 slaves toward freedom, 7 p.m. Feb. 21, Scranton Memorial Library community room, 801 Boston Post Road, free. RSVP: www.libraryinsight.net/eventdetails.asp ?jx=mcp&lmx=%C8jg%27%A3%A 9&v=3 VIETNAM WAR: Political aspects presented by Joshua Sandman, professor of political science at University of New Haven, 7 p.m. Feb. 21, Wallingford Public Library, 200 N. Main St. RSVP: 203-2656754, wallingfordlibrary.org.

Thursday, Feb. 22

CLASSIC BOOK DISCUSSION: “The Good Earth” by Pearl S. Buck, 10 a.m. Feb. 22, Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave., 203-783-3292, www.milfordlibrary.org. CAREER COACH: One-stop resource, classroom that brings career services, computer training, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Feb. 22, Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave., 203-783-3292, www.milfordlibrary.org.

BASIC EXCEL: Introduction for those with little or no Excel experience, but familiar with basic computer skills, 7 p.m. Feb. 22, free, Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave., www.milfordlibrary.org. RSVP: 203-783-3292.

OPERA: Metropolitan Opera talk with international stage director Mark Verzatt, “La Boheme,” 7 p.m. Feb. 22, Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St., 203-453-8282, www.guilfordfreelibrary.org.

DOWNSIZED GOURMET: Preparation of meals for one or two people demonstrated, 1 p.m. Feb. 22, Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive. RSVP: 203-877-5131.

ALL THINGS OSCAR: Discussion of Academy Award nominees, with Joe Meyers, Connecticut Post film critic, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22, Plumb Memorial Library upper floor, 65 Wooster St., Shelton, refreshments. RSVP: 203-925-2580, www.sheltonlibrary.org.

NARCAN, OPIODS: Free training 6-8 p.m. Feb. 22, Griffin Hospital Meditation Learning Center, 130 Division St., Derby, overdose prevention, symptoms of overdose, administering Naloxone, Good Samaritan Law, support, bring insurance or prescription card for pharmacist. Free Narcan kits available for uninsured. RSVP: http:// bit.ly/2rMdta. Info: Jessica Stelmaszek, jstelmaszek@nvhd.org, 203-881-3255.

Friday, Feb. 23

BINGO: 6 p.m. Feb. 23, North Branford Congregation Church, 1680 Foxon Road, bring new, wrapped gift for admission, to be used as prize, 203-645-3107.

MOVIE: “Hidden Figures,” three black women at NASA who played key role in launching astronaut John Glenn into space, 1 p.m. Feb. 23, Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, 203-877-5131.

VET EVENT: Military veterans, service members informal seasonal social, proof of service earns a wristband, free appetizers, drink specials, 4-8 p.m. Feb. 23, Regal Beagle, downstairs State Street Speakeasy, 422 State St., New Haven, metered on-street parking, vfwnewhaven@gmail.com, Facebook @VFWNewHaven., #VetEvent.