CALENDAR

BOOKS, POETRY, TALKS, ETC.

Bridgeport: Little Learners Storytime, Dec. 31, 11 a.m. Noon Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 12:30 p.m. New Year's Eve Party at the Teen Cafe', Dec. 31, 2:30 p.m. Bridgeport Public Library, 925 Broad St.

Fairfield: Author Talk and Lunch: Lisa Jewell, author of “The Family Upstairs,” in Conversation with Robin Kall, Library Main Branch, 1080 Old Post Road. Jan 6, 12:30 p.m.; International Book Club with “How To Be Both” by Ali Smith, Jan. 8, 7 p.m. 203256-3155, fairfieldpubliclibrary.org

Fairfield: “Join the Conversation” with Emily Bazelon-New York Times Magazine staff writer, Yale lecturer & author, WSHU Broadcast Center, on the campus of Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Ave. Jan. 7, 7 p.m. $10. Audience Q & A. wshu.org

Madison: YA Cafe Book Club with “A Very Large Expanse of Sea” by Tahereh Mafi, R.J. Julia Bookstores, 768 Boston Post Road. Jan 2, 6:30 p.m.; Susan Cooper with “The Shortest Day” and “The Word Pirates,” Jan. 4, 10:30 a.m.; Charles Barber with “Citizen Outlaw,” In Conversation with William Outlaw, Jan. 8, 7 p.m. 203-245-3959, rjjulia.com

Middletown: Fire of Hope Peace Gathering, Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts & Cultural Center, 605 Main St. Dec. 31, 1-3 p.m. buttonwood.org

COMEDY

Bridgeport: New Year's Eve Extravaganza with Rodney Laney, Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Dec. 31, 7:30- 10 p.m. $35. . bridgeport.stressfactory.com

Bridgeport: Vladimir Caamano Live!, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Jan. 2, 7:30 p.m.

Fairfield: Friday Night Headliners with Joe Gerics and Beecher, Fairfield Comedy Club at The Circle Inn, 417 Post Road. Jan. 3, 8 p.m. $25; Jeff Leach, Jan. 4, 7, 9 p.m. $29. 475-999-2087, fairfieldcomedyclub.com

Hartford: Improv Comedy Night, Sea Tea Comedy Theater, 15 Asylum St. Family Show, Dec. 29, 4 p.m. 860-5784832, seateaimprov.com

Hartford: Pierogies and Punchlines, Polish National Home, 60 Charter Oak Ave. Jan. 3, 7-9 p.m. $30. 954-7296282, comedycraftbeer.com

Mashantucket: DL Hughley, The Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino, 39 Norwich Westerly Road, Mashantucket. Jan. 4, 8 p.m.

New Haven: “First Night of Funny,” Shubert Theater, 247 College St. Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $30. 203-562-5666, shubert.com.

Seymour: New Years Eve at The Strand with Billy Wynn and Mike Whitman, Strand Theater, 165 Main St. Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $30. treehousecomedy.com

Uncasville: The Tenderloins from Impractical Jokers, Mohegan Sun Arena at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casinos, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $89-$49; ” Mohegan Sun Arena, Dec. , p.m. Tickets start at $. 888-226-7711, mohegansun.com

EXHIBITS, SHOWS, HOLIDAY!, ETC.

Bridgeport: Winter Crafts, Dec.29, 10 a.m.; Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave.

Bridgeport: Disney On Ice presents Dream Big, Jan. 2, 7 p.m. Disney On Ice-Dream Big, Jan. 2, 7 p.m. Disney on Ice- Dream Big, Jan. 2, 7 p.m. Disney on Ice-Dream Big, Jan. 2, 7 p.m. Fairfield Stags Men's Basketball vs. Marist College Red Foxes Mens Basketball, Jan. 8, 7 p.m. Webster Bank Arena, 600 Main St.

Bristol: New Year’s Party with the Chaparrals, New England Carousel Museum, 95 Riverside Ave. Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $40 per person. 860585-5411, ext. 103, thecarouselmuseum.com

Derby: 12th Night of Christmas Celebration, David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St. Jan. 5, noon-4 p.m. $5 per person. 203-735-1908, info@derbyhistorical.org

East Haven: Three Kings' Day Celebration, 1 p.m., Jan .4, Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 East Main St., East Haven. Refreshments, social time, hear the opera “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” Spanish teacher Susan Bennitt of Branford will hold a special story time for children and read “Hurray For Three Kings’ Day!” by Lori Carlson Hijuelos, followed by a Three Kings’ Day themed craft and other fun Three Kings’ Day activities! Each child will also receive a special gift from the Magi. Free, public welcome.

Essex: Connecticut River Museum’s 26th Annual Holiday Train Show, through Feb. 23. Admission $10 adults, $8 senior, $6 ages 6-12, free age 5 and under. 67 Main St., Essex. For more information, call 860-767-8269 or go to www.ctrivermuseum.org.

Fairfield: New Year's Eve featuring Lez Zeppelin, Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford St. Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m. $108-$48. 203-259-1036, fairfieldtheatre.org

Fairfield: New Year’s Eve with Chuck Nice, Fairfield Comedy Club at Penfield Pavilion at Penfield Beach, 323 Fairfield Beach Road. Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $35; 10:30 p.m. $45. 475-999-2087, fairfieldcomedyclub.com

Fairfield: Holiday Express Train Show, Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. Through Jan. 5. Train Show hours: Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Fri evening 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat, Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. fairfieldhistory.org

Hartford: First Night Hartford, Downtown Main St. Dec. 31, 2 p.m.-midnight. Celebration of the New Year through the arts. It is an alcohol free, familyfriendly, public celebration that marks the passage from the old year to the new with art, ritual and festivity. The day includes two spectacular fireworks shows at 6 p.m. and midnight in Bushnell Park. 860-251-9651, firstnighthartford.org

Hartford:

Connecticut Wedding &

Bridal Show, Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd. Jan. 4, 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $12. 860-365-5678, bit.ly/374iGWo

Middletown: Sunday, 12/29: at 9 a.m.: Carols & Lessons with Eucharist, 9 a.m., Dec. 29, Faith Lutheran Church, 300 Washington Street, Middletown. For more information go to www.faithelcamiddletown.org. All are welcome.

Middletown: Midnight @ Noon, 11 a.m., Dec. 31, Russell Library, Activity Room, Middletown. Celebrate the new year by making lots of noise and special count down with an actual ball drop. For ages 1-6 years old (toddlers-1st grade), older and younger siblings welcome. No registration required, but space is limited to the first 50 friends who arrive that day.

Middletown: Fire of Hope, Peace Gathering, 1-3 p.m., Dec. 31, Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St., Middletown. Hear the wisdom of Annaita Gandhy, as she talks about the natural energies of 2020, planetary alignments, world consciousness and how we can best manage them and actually help our world through our deliberate actions. We will write our Hopes for the future and burn them ceremoniously, with music and singing. Details, buttonwood.org.

Middletown: New Years Eve at Trinityon-Main, 69 Main St., New Britain, 8 p.m.-1 p.m, doors open at 7 p.m. Refreshments, music, dancing and raffles. Cash bar. Live music by the Shaded Soul Band. Tickets $50 per person, purchase at www.trinityonmain.ticketleap.com Details, call 860-229-2072 or go to Trinityonmain.org.

New Haven: Fantasy of Lights, Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse Road. Through Dec. 31. Sun-Thu 5-9 p.m., Fri, Sat 5-10 p.m. $10 car/family van, $25 mini-bus, $50 full size bus. 203-7772000, goodwillsne.org

New Haven: We The Heroes Ball (CT): The New Decade, Jan. 3, 8 p.m. Party Out of Bounds 2020, Jan. 4, 9 p.m. The State House, 310 State St.

New Haven: New Haven NYE Bar Crawl, borders the 500 block of Chapel St. Dec. 31, 6 p.m.

Norwalk: Toys, Trains and Magnificent Trees: Illuminating Christmas at the Mansion, Lockwood Mathews Mansion, 295 West Ave., 06850, Norwalk. Jan. 2, 12 p.m. $15 Adults, $10 Seniors, $8 Students.

Old Saybrook: New Year's Eve Gala with the Cartells, Saybrook Point Inn Marina & Spa, 2 Bridge St. Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $159.95. Hors d’ oeuvres, appetizer stations, sit-down dinner, dessert station & espresso bar, open bar, Sommelier Wine station during cocktail hour and a midnight champagne toast. Reservations required. 860-395-2000, saybrook.com

Orange: The Orange Historical Society’s Stone-Otis house is open 2-4 p.m. on Sundays, $3 admission, free under 10. The home is located at 615 Orange Center Road. For information call 203 795-3106 and leave a message. The call will be returned.

Portland: New Year's Eve Ball, Saint Clements Castle, 1931 Portland-Cobalt Road. Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. $130. 860342-0593, saintclementscastle.com

Westbrook: New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance Party, Waters Edge Resort and Spa, 1525 Boston Post Road. Dec. 31,7 p.m.-1 a.m. $149 per person. 860-3995901, watersedgeresortandspa.com

FAIRS, FESTS, FOOD, FUN

Hamden: Team Trivia in The Cellar, Dec. 30, 7 p.m. Taco Tuesday in The Cellar, Dec. 31, 5 p.m. The Cellar on Treadwell, 295 Treadwell St. - BLDG H. Team Trivia in The Cellar, Dec. 30, 7 p.m. Taco Tuesday in The Cellar, Dec. 31, 5 p.m. The Cellar on Treadwell, 295 Treadwell St. - BLDG H.

FILM

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MUSIC

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