This week’s calendar of concerts, readings, theater and more

Amy Griffin will play Dr. Ruth in Music Theatre of Connecticut’s production of "Becoming Dr. Ruth" Feb. 5-21.

Virtual Seminars: Rebekah Beaulieu, PhD: “Discovering the Home of American Impressionism: Inside the Florence Griswold Museum,” Feb 10, 1-2 p.m. Tune in at thequicklive.com, 203-254-4010.

“A Way of Feeling: Anna Pietrzak, Thomas Agrinier, and Hollis Heichemer,” Hollis Taggart Gallery, 330 Pequot Ave. Exhibit runs through Feb. 6. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Masks required and all State Covid protocols followed. info@hollistaggart.com, 212-6284000.

“Outside” show by Art/Place members, Fairfield Theater Company building, 70 Sanford St. On view in the gallery daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. until futher notice. 203-319-1404

“By Design: Theater and Fashion in the Photography of Lalla Essaydi” art exhibit featuring photos by Lalla Essaydi, 3-D virtual tour and audio guide, presented by Fairfield University Art Museum’s Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, on view through the museum’s website, through May 21. thequicklive.com fairfield.edu/museum

GUILFORD

Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield St. is open outside. The public is welcome on the museum grounds to see the historic buildings in person, explore the site’s history through new interpretive signs, figure out the three Visitor Center “What Is It?” window displays, and play a scavenger hunt and submit answers for a chance to win a prize at the end of the year. Outdoor visitors are also encouraged to picnic, play catch, read, paint, etc. Social distancing required. Online offerings with photos, videos, and historical information on social media, a museum collections database , and a Whitfield House virtual tour. Parking is free. 203453-2457 or e-mail whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov.

HARTFORD

Virtual Author event hosted by Mark Twain House & Museum: “How to Lead: Wisdom from the World’s Greatest CEOs, Founders, and Game Changers” by David Rubenstein, Feb. 4, 7 p.m. Free. marktwainhouse.org

Comedy

Comedy Craft Beer Tour featuring Caitlin Peluffo, City Steam Brewery, 942 Main St.

Feb. 6, 8-10 p.m. $30. Show takes place indoors. Capacity is limited and tables will be socially distanced. All public areas will be cleaned, wiped, and sanitized regularly as per state mandate. First glass of beer is included with your ticket. 954-729-6282, comedycraftbeer.com

Hartford Symphony Orchestra Spotlight: Music for Cello Quartet, virtual on-demand series available through Feb. 17. Tickets and information at hartfordsymphony.org.

“Sonya Clark’s Blackened and Bleached,” virtual artist talk hosted by Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Feb. 4, noon. Free; Cold Photography: Outdoor Studio, Feb. 7, 3:30-5 p.m. & Virtual Editing Workshop, Feb. 14, 9-10:30 a.m. $50, $35 members. Course includes one outdoor photography session and one virtual Lightroom and Photoshop editing workshop. Classes subject to rescheduling due to inclement weather. Register at thewadsworth.org

Stage

WORKshop Series: “Talkin’ To This Chick Sippin’ Magic Potion,” virtual play reading hosted by TheaterWorks, Feb. 7-26. $25. 860-986-7466, twhartford.org

“Before Fiddler,” virtual performance hosted by Hartford Stage, Feb. 7-14, 8 p.m. $55. Decades before “Fiddler on the Roof,” there was Sholem Aleichem, best known for his character of Tevye the Milkman. Hershey Felder will portray Sholem Aleichem, giving audiences the true story of what happened Before Fiddler. 860-527-5151, hartfordstage.org

Visual Arts

“Freedom Journey 1965: Photographs of the Selma to Montgomery March” by Stephen Somerstein, Connecticut Historical Society, 1 Elizabeth St. In-person gallery exhibit on view, through June 5. Tue-Fri noon-5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 860-2365621, chs.org

“Ali Banisadr / MATRIX 185,” Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St. Through Feb. 14; “Made in Connecticut: Celebrating 25 Years of the CT Art Trail,” through Feb. 7. Visitors are required to wear a face mask and observe social distance while on the grounds of the Wadsworth and