PLAN ON IT
Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BETHEL
History Book Group with “The Fire Next Time” by James Baldwin, virtual discussion hosted by Byrd’s Books on Zoom, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.. Free. 203-730-2973, byrdsbooks.com
BRIDGEPORT
Mark Normand, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 9, 10, 7:30, 9:45 p.m. $132-$46. Shows resume indoors with 50% capacity, and following all State guidelines for reopening. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Art-inspired film series presented by the Housatonic Museum of Art and curated by Connecticut Film Festival, online through Nov. 6, Fridays only 7 p.m. Lineup: “Nothing Changes: Art For Hank’s Sake,” Oct. 9; “Curious Worlds: The Art & Imagination of David Beck,” Oct. 16; “The Original,” Oct. 23; “The Light of Fire,”and “8000 Paperclips,” Oct. 30; “With Dad,” Nov. 6. For film links visit housatonicmuseum.org
Outdoor Concert Series at the Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave. The Zamboni’s, Oct. 10; Rah Digga, Oct. 17. Concerts take place in the parking lot. Gates open 1 p.m. Music starts 2 p.m. Rain date is the Sunday after each show. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. No tickets sold the day of the event. Masks required. Bring your own chairs or blankets. Free on-site COVID-19 testing offered by Southwest Community Health Center. 800-424-0160, theklein.org
Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market, McLevy Green, corner of State St. and Main St. Through Oct. 8, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mask required. lauren.dssd@infobridgeport.com
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave. Two daily sessions allowing up to 500 guests per session. Hours: 9 a.m.noon, close for cleaning; re-open, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. close. Guests must wear a mask. New online ticketing system. $15 adult, $13-$10 child and seniors, children under 3 free. beardsleyzoo.org
“Scream and Shout,” the art of Carlos Bautista Biernnay, absurd fiber art influenced by the artist’s personal reactions to events on 9/11 in the United States and in Chile, City Lights Gallery, 265 Golden Hill St. Through Nov. 2. Gallery hours: WedFri, noon-5 p.m., Sat noon-4 p.m. Online exhibit also on the City Lights website. citylightsgallery.org
“The Roots of Abstraction,” Housatonic Museum of Art on the Housatonic Community College Campus, 900 Lafayette Blvd. New exhibit on view through Aug. 31, 2021. An appointment to visit the museum is necessary, and visitors must be prepared to comply with social distancing rules and wear protective face masks. Housatonic Museum of Art will also make the exhibit available as a slideshow, virtual tour and as a print-on-demand catalog. 203-332-5052, housatonicmuseum.org
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo online Zoo Photography Exhibit, “Photography Goes Wild.” beardsleyzoo.org
CENTERBROOK
Autumn Arts Festival in Madison, seeks representational and abstract painters, collage artists, photographers, potters, glass, wood and fiber artisans and jewelry designers for Outdoor Arts Festival on the Madison Town Green, Boston Post Rd./ Route 1 and Copse Road. Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 11, noon-5 p.m. Rain date, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Artists participating on the Green can submit to a 6-week show, “At Spectrum Gallery: The Autumn Arts Festival Exhibit,” at Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, through Nov. 8. spectrumartgallery.org 860-767-0742.
DANBURY
A Grave (Virtual) Affair-200 Year Anniversary “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” virtual program hosted by Danbury Library on Zoom, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. Registration required. 203-797-4505, danburylibrary.org
Railway Museum, 120 White St. Saturdays only, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Gift shop, children’s play area closed. The Rail Yard Local train ride not operating. 203-778-8337. For updates visit danburyrailwaymuseum.org
Farmers Market, Railway Museum, 120 White St. Through Oct. 30. Fridays only, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Local produce, fresh baked goods, vendors of all types, live music. Masks required. 203-792-1711, danburyfarmersmarket.org
“Postcards to an Island” Photo collages by Ann Nicholson Brown, Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E Liberty St. Through Dec. 18. Regular gallery hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to 1 or 2 visitors from the same household at one time, masks required. 203-791-1474, stillrivereditions.com
Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut is accepting submissions for an online show meant to uplift and show the strength of community members during crises of the past year. “Arts Are > Greater Than” is open to artists in Connecticut and New York. The deadline for submitting art is Oct. 9, 5 p.m. Exhibit will run Oct. 28-January 2021. Submit cawct.org/ arts-are-greater-than
DARIEN
Discussion about the American Artist J. Alden Weir with Allen Despres, hosted by Darien Library on Zoom, Oct. 8, 7 p.m. Register at darienlibrary.org. sskerrett@darienlibrary.org
Fall Garden Preparation with Sean, General Manager of The Gardener’s Center & Florist, virtual lecture on Zoom hosted by Darien Library, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. Register at darienlibrary.org
“Mysteries of the Ordinary,” Geary Gallery, 576 Boston Post Road. In-person exhibit runs through Oct. 31. Gallery hours: WedSat, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-655-6633, gearygallery.com
EAST HADDAM
Goodspeed Musicals Presents a Livestream Concert from Chicago’s Freedom Hall: “Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings
Judy Garland,” Oct. 11, 7 p.m. $35. Tickets available by phone, or online. 860-8738668. goodspeed.org
EASTON
Author Talk: Alisha Gorder, author of “Joy: AModern Fable,” virtual book discussion hosted by Easton Library on Zoom, Oct. 8, 3:30 p.m. Registration required at eastonlibrary.org
ESSEX
Scarecrow FestiFall, downtown Essex, Oct. 8-29. Stroll a lamp-post presentation of scarecrows, dining and shopping. Mini-Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt for children at participating retailers along Main Street. Scavenger maps available at participanting venues. essexct.com
Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St. Onrust, a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614, hosts public cruises on the Connecticut River ThursMon through mid-October, $33 sunset, $28 daytime. 860-767-8269, orgctrivermuseum.org
Essex Art Association’s virtual exhibit, “Art in Isolation,” on view. Submissions on a rolling basis accepted. essexartassociation.com
FAIRFIELD
Fairfield Comedy Club hosts outdoor Comedy with Michael Black, Circle Hotel backyard patio, Oct. 10, 5, 7 p.m. $30, $40 VIP lawn seats; Mark Normand & Joe Lisi, Oct. 11, 5, 7 p.m. $30. Masks and social distance required. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Kimberly Wilson’s “A Journey” Musical One-Woman Show, Trinity Episcopal Church’s front lawn, 651 Pequot Ave. Oct. 10, 3 p.m. Rain date, Oct. 11, 3 p.m. Free. Social distancing, masks and be registered in advance required. Bring chairs. Register at bit.ly/33QyaNs 203- 2550454.
Fairfield Museum and the Fairfield Chapter of the National Charity League are accepting vendor sign-ups for the Holiday Pop-Up Market, that takes place at the Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road., Nov. 14, 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Space is limited and tables reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Call or visit the website to reserve your space. 203259-1598, fairfieldhistory.org
GREENWICH
Cocktails & Comedy with comics Jane Condon and Kelly MacFarland, virtual fundraiser on Zoom, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. $45 per household. Meal options available to pre-order from Aux Délices. Proceeds benefit The Undies Project. Purchase tickets and meals at undiesproject20.givesmart.com
Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Fall Term is re-opening for in-person & online classes. Registration for current and new students are being accepted. Classes start Sept. 14. G.A.S. Studio School will follow strict Covid safety protocols for those classes to be held in our studio. Register at greenwichartsociety.org
Greenwich Choral Society announces its virtual performance, James E. Moore’s
arrangement of “An Irish Blessing,” available for viewing through the Choral Society’s website, gcs-ct.org. Rehearsals on Zoom every Tuesday 7:30-9 p.m. until Dec. 15. Rehearsals are free. If interested contact admin@greenwichchoralsociety.org
Juried Exhibit, Greenwich Art Center’s Bendheim Gallery, 299 Greenwich Ave. Through Oct.24. Viewing hours by appointment, weekdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., weekends noon-4 p.m. greenwichartsociety.org
Historical Society Museum Gallery, 47 Strickland Road. “An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial,” through Nov. 1. Wed-Sun, 1-hour time slots at noon, 1:30, and 3 p.m. Advance reservations are required to visit the museum galleries, and the number of visitors will be limited. Museum Store is also open. Library and Archives open by appointment only. Heirloom gardens and historic grounds open, and new docent-led Site & Landscape Tours to come. The BushHolley House remains closed. Reserve at greenwichhistory.org or 203-869-6899
“Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-E,” Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Through Nov. 1. “House on the Hill: The Changing Face of the Bruce Museum,” On view in the Bantle Lecture Gallery, through Oct.11. Online version of the exhibit available at houseonthehillexhibition.com. Admission by advance reservation, with timed ticketing. Admission free. Tue-Sun, 9:30-10:30 a.m. for self-selected individuals over the age of 65 or who are immunocompromised; Tue-Sun, 10:30-11:30 a.m. members. All remaining hours are unchanged. Mask or cloth face covering required. Museum store open. Online exhibits: “On the Edge of the World: Masterworks by Laurits Andersen Ring from SMK-the National Gallery of Denmark,” “Under the Skin,” and “House on the Hill: The Changing Face of the Bruce Museum.” 203-869-0376, brucemuseum.org
GROTON
Open Air by Day, an exhibit of outdoor sculpture and installation art on the grounds, and Open Air by Night, a series of outdoor art film and video art projections onto the facades of the historic Branford House and Avery Point Lighthouse. All exhibits and events are free. openair2020.art.uconn.edu
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.
HAMDEN
“Hamden Art League Plein Air Show,” current on-line exhibit available for viewing at hamdenartleague.org
KENT
“By the Sea” exhibit by artist Christine Lombardi, Library Gallery, 32 N. Main St. Through Oct. 30. Library is open for browsing the gallery, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. by appointment only. 860-927-3761, kentmemoriallibrary.org
LITCHFIELD
Behaving Birdly — Photographic Study of Birds Acting Like Birds, virtual program hosted by White Memorial Conservation Center Museum on Zoom and Facebook Live, Oct. 10, 2-3 p.m. Advance register. 860-567-0857, whitememorialcc.org
Nigerian Refugees photographer Lee Cantelon in-house exhibit of “Nigerian Refugees,” Wisdom House Spiritual Retreat and Conference Center, 229 E. Litchfield Road. Exhibit runs thru Nov. 15. Face masks and registration required. 86o-567-3163, wisdomhouse.org
LYME
“Land & Sea,” Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St. Oct. 9-Nov. 19. Wed-Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., or by appointment. 860434-7802, lymeartassociation.org
MADISON
RJ Julia Booksellers hosts author events via Zoom: Ina Garten, author of “Modern Comfort Food,” Oct. 10, 5 p.m. Ticketed virtual event. $35 event and one copy of book. Purchase tickets on our website. 203-245-3959, rjjulia.com
Autumn Outdoor Arts Festival, Madison Town Green, Boston Post Road. Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 11, noon-5 p.m. Social distancing measures, masks and to use hand sanitizer before entering each individual booth or visiting artists under one of the larger tents. 860-663-5593, spectrumartgallery.org
MIDDLEFIELD
Rachel Feinstein, Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road. Oct. 11, 7-9 p.m. $30. Socially distant, outdoors on the patio and lawn area. Rain or shine. All public areas will be cleaned, wiped, and sanitized regularly as per state mandate. First glass of beer or wine is included with the ticket. 954-729-6282, comedycraftbeer.com
Corn Maze: “Thank You Our Heroes,” Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road. Through Nov. 1. Mon-Fri 1-6 p.m.; Sat-Sun & holidays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $10. Covid-19 policies enforced. 860-349-1793, lymanorchards.com
MILFORD
“Partus Sequitur Ventrem: the History of Slavery in America,” virtual lectures hosted by Milford Library on Zoom. Related Lectures: “An American Dilemma:” African America after Freedom, 1865present,” Oct. 14. Register at milfordlibrary.org
Milford Performance Center Drive-In Live Concert Series: B Street, Orange Center Road Fairgrounds. Oct. 10, 7 p.m.; Destination, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. Orange Center Road Fairgrounds. Tickets are based on a per car basis with up to 4 people in a car. Food trucks. Keeping each car socially distant will allow for up to 4 people to sit outside the car witmh a barrier of a car and distance between vehicles for a safe and enjoyable concert experience. Backup FM transmission. 203-723-3672. Tickets at milfordperformancecenter.org.
MAC MusicFest In the Park Benefit Concert & Auction, Eisenhower Park, 780 North St. Oct. 10, 4-7 p.m. $90 VIP, $65 general. The Bargain, DynaMojo, and Hitch & The Giddyup perform. Bring blankets, chairs, flashlight or lantern. No candles. Coolers and thermoses permitted for snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Masks required. 203-878-6647, milfordarts.org
“The MAC: Recreated,” a slate of online outdoor events. 203-878-6674, milfordarts.org
About Boating Safety Course, online boating course offered by SCG Auxiliary Milford Flotilla, Oct. 8, 6:30-9 p.m.; Oct. 10, 9 a.m.-noon. $60. Advance register at a0142403.uscgaux.info. All students need to get a State of CT Conservation ID Number before taking the class. Register for a free ID number at ct.wildlifelicense.com/internetsales
Spirits of Milford Ghost Walks, through Nov. 14. Walk starts at Hotchkiss Bridge, Factory Lane. Online ticket price $18 per person, $23 walk-up ticket per person exact cash only. To ensure health, and safety walk is strictly limited to no more than 25 people. Advance tickets recommended. 203-214-7554, spiritsofmilford.com
“Frost/Nixon,” hybrid live on stage/virtual event staged by Eastbound Theater Company, Oct. 9, 10, 7 P.M.; Oct. 11, 2 p.m. 203-878-6674, milfordarts.org
MORRIS
College Street Music Hall presents Twilight Concerts on The Farm: Neko Case, South Farm, 21 Higbie Road. Oct. 13, 6 p.m. $160. collegestreetmusichall.com
MYSTIC
Virtual Run/Walk/Waddle for the African Penguins, Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Blvd. Oct. 10, all day. Participate virtually with a two-mile walk or choose from a 5K or 10K race and submit your time. New this year: 5K Waddle! Show your support by wearing your special .5K bib when enjoying a socially-distant cocktail with friends all while also supporting a local business. mysticaquarium.org
“Sailor Made: Folk Art of the Sea,” Mystic Seaport Museum, 75 Greenmanville Ave. New exhibit now open, C.D. Mallory Building “A Way with Wood: Celebrating Craft,” exhibit on view in Collins Gallery. 860-572-0711, mysticseaport.org
NEW CANAAN
Member Show, Carriage Barn Arts Center, 681 South Ave. Exhibit in-gallery and virtually through Oct. 11. Free members. Suggested donation for guests. 203-5943638, carriagebarn.org
“70th A-One Exhibit,” Silvermine Gallery, 1037 Silvermine Road. Through Oct. 16. Works on-site and virtually, . Galleries open by appointment only, Tue-Sat, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Schedule in advance at 203-966-9700, ext. 3; silvermineart.org
Land Trust Preserves open with restrictions. New Canaan Sculpture Trail’s Livingston-Higley Preserve offers, “Sugar Maple,” sculpture by Bridgeport artist Carlos Davila, through Oct. 31; and “Passages,” by Thomas Berntsen, HannanEberstadt Preserve, through Oct. 31. newcanaanlandtrust.org
NEW HAVEN
Yale Peabody Museum’s Fiesta Latina! moves online digital experiences throughout Hispanic Heritage Month. Programs are free, bi-lingual, and accessible to participants of all ages. Regular programming every Tuesday afternoon and Friday morning. The Peabody will release videos live on the Yale University YouTube channel and host watch parties on the Peabody Facebook page. Visit the Peabody website, Facebook page, and Yale’s YouTube channel all month long to watch and share videos celebrating traditional and contemporary Latin American cultures.
Elm Shakespeare Company launchs an online Teen Troupe for ages 13-18 on Zoom. Rehearsals are Saturdays beginning Sept. 19, with the final performance intended for Halloween Night. $350 payable online or via check. Registration on the Elm Shakespeare Company website or by e-mail to registration@elmshakespeare.org
New Haven Museum: “Documenting the COVID-19 Crisis,” an effort to collect stories and photos of life in New Haven during the coronavirus quarantine. Also virtual offerings. newhavenmuseum.org
Beinecke Library at Yale University has a new offering on YouTube: “Introduction to the Collection of Modern European Books and Manuscripts with Curator Kevin Repp.” Digital exhibits: “1917 Silent Protest Parade Fifth Avenue, New York City,” “Protest Culture in Peril: Frigidaire under Threat in Italy Today,” “Carl Van Vechten’s Harlem Renaissance Portraits,” “America and the Utopian Dream,” “Making the Medieval English M anuscript.” beinecke.library.yale.edu
“Untitled Bathtub Theater Project,” virtual production hosted by Yale-Cabaret available on website, Oct. 9, 8 p.m., Oct. 10, 4, 8 p.m. $6. Tickets at yalecabaret.org or by phone at 203-432-1566.
“NOW” Exhibit by Elizbeth White, Ely Center of Contemporary Art, 51 Trumbull St. Through Nov. 15. City-Wide Open Studios Weekend: Oct. 17, 18. Gallery hours: Sundays 1-4 p.m.; Thursdays 5-8 p.m. and by appointment. All Covid-19 health guidelines will be strictly followed. elycenter.org
Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St. is open with temporary hours, Fridays noon-7 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays noon-4
p.m. Visitors may reserve a free timedentry ticket on the Center’s website. A“Love, Life, Death, and Desire: An Installation of the Center’s Collections,”on view through Feb. 28. Free. 203-4322800, britishart.yale.edu
At Home: Artists in Conversation with Rebecca Salter, Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St. Oct. 9, noon. Free. 203432-2800, britishart.yale.edu
The New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave. is reopened to the public. The museum is following the “Reopen Connecticut” sector rules. Galleries are open by advance reservation only for visits of up to one hour by individuals and family groups or sheltering units of up to six individuals. Registration is through Eventbrite at least 24 hours in advance. Hours of operation: Wed, Thu, Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last entry 4 p.m. Exhibits on view: “FACTORY;” Martha Willette Lewis’s, “I Saw the Figure Five in BlackK.” 203-562-4183, newhavenmuseum.org
“Surface Rising” by Michael Pressman; “New Documents” by Sven Martson, Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Ave. Through Oct. 25. Gallery hours: Fri, Sat 1 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. 203-3899555, kehlerliddellgallery.com
“Seeing Nature Through Art,” exhibit features 30 works of art created by the instructors of Yale Peabody Museum’s Natural Science Illustration Program, now online. peabody.yale.edu
NEW LONDON
Large-scale portrait of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by artist Jac Lahavof on view through Oct. 18, Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s Glassenberg Gallery, 625 Williams St. “Stains Remain” Works by Michael Harvey, through Nov. 1. Galleries and general gathering areas have social distancing procedures and safety measures. “Peter Anton’s Sweet Dreams: Confectionary Sculpture,” through Oct. 18. 860-443-2545, lymanallyn.org
NEWTOWN
Connecticut-Random Hacks of Kindness Jr. is hosting a virtual “hackathon” for social good for students in grades 4-8 on Zoom, Oct. 10, 9 a.m.-noon. The hackathon will focus on creating apps for local arts organizations that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. Advance registration required. $10 registration fee. Register at rhokjr.org.
NORWALK Educational
Focus on Fiction:Adult Writing Program, hosted by Norwalk Public Library on Zoom, through Nov. 30, 10:30 a. m.-noon. Sessions: Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Registration required at clahey@norwalkpl.org
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N Water St. Online Programs for Families: “Fish Tales,” “All About Sea Turtles,”
“Shark Safari” and other similar educational programs available for live streaming each week. Suggested donation. All require advance reservations to receive the link. 203-852-0700, ext. 2206; maritimeaquarium.org/virtual-programs
SoNo Arts Festival introduces the firstever “Gallery Walk” along Washington St., So. Norwalk. Oct. 8-18. Times: Oct. 8-9 & 15-16, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.; Oct. 10 & 17, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Oct. 11 & 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free, safe space/social distancing event with over 50 juried artists who will house, display, and sell their works inside retail and restaurant spaces. Live music performed by local talent. sonoartsfest.com
“A Rose by Any Other Name Might Smell Even Sweeter. What’s a Species Anyway?” virtual lecture hosted by Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. Register at hffc@optimum.net subject: “Species.”
Wall Street Theater presents Drive-In Concert Series Live from the Rooftop of the SoNo Collection, 100 N. Water St: The Breakers, Oct 9, 7:30 p.m. $120 per car for entry (up to 6 people per car). Tickets at wallstreettheater.com
Sunset Cruises, Seaport Association dock, 4 N. Water St. Wed-Sun, 6-8 p.m. $30; and Harbor Lighthouse Cruises on Sat, Sun noon-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. $30. All ticketing “contactless.” 25 passengers limit, masks required. 203-838-9444, seaport.org
“Living Lights,” Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St. Exhibit features creatures that have the unique ability to glow in the dark, through fluorescence or a natural process called bioluminescence. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., through Dec. Limited guest capacity, masks required, ticket sales online with timed entries. $26.95, $24.95 age 65+, $19.95 ages 3-12. Free with admission. 203-852-0700, maritimeaquarium.org
City of Norwalk Parking Authority’s Maritime Garage Gallery is holding its second virtual exhibit to promote voting in the upcoming November election. The exhibit, entitled “Voice,” will include artwork that shows how everyone has a voice and can use that voice through the power of voting. Exhibit runs through Nov. 3. 203831-9063, norwalkpark.org/public-art
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. is open daily from noon-2 p.m. The exhibit, “About Women,” in collaboration with Silvermine Arts Center will mark the physical reopening of the galleries, and will run through Jan. 3. $10. 203-838-9799, lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
“Marine & Coastal Art,” exhibit by members of RAC, Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. On view through Oct. 10. Gallery hours: Tue-Fri noon-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m. “Autumn Juried Show” upcoming show runs Oct. 18-Nov. 14. 203866-2744, ext. 2; rowaytonarts.org
ORANGE
Corn Maze, Treat Farm, 361 Old Tavern
Road. Through Oct. 31. Fri-Sun only. Book your time on-line. $7.50. COVID 19 Maze precautions enforced. 203-799-2453, treat.farm
Historical Society’s Academy Museum and Antique Shop, 605 Orange Center Road, Sat, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Masks required. 203-795-3106.
PORT CHESTER, N.Y.
Garcia’s Bar at The Capitol Theatre, 145 Westchester Ave. Opens 4 p.m. daily. Extended happy hour pricing on drinks, curated Jerry Garcia playlists, and psychedelic visuals playing on screens. 914-9374126, thecapitoltheatre.com
RIDGEFIELD
Great Art on Film Series: “The Prado Museum-A Collection of Wonders,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. $15; Diversity Film Series: “Akeelah and the Bee,” Oct. 14, 7 p.m. Free. Tickets must be reserved in advance. Masks and social distance required at all times. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Ridgefield Independent Film Festival, Live & Virtual Screenings, Oct. 14-18. Live screenings at Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane. Safe & socially distanced. $20 per day virtual tickets allow 24 hours of access to all virtual films that day, $15 per day live tickets. For line-up and showtimes visit riffct.org
Colin Quinn & Gary Gulman, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. $52. Show held in the field under the tent next to the Playhouse. Masks and Social distance required. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Mandolinist Chris Thile, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Oct. 10, 4 & 7:30 p.m. $45. Socially-distanced with seating under a tent on the ball field next to The Playhouse. Rain or shine. Purchase your touchless print at home ticket on the website, visit or call the box office. 203438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Rudy Shepherd: Somebody’s Child” on view at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum through Nov. 29.
Exhibit “Frank Stella’s Stars, A Survey,” on view in the Sculpture Garden and in the galleries, through May 9, 2021. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. In-Person exhibits: “Rudy Shepherd: Somebody’s Child,” through Nov. 29. Timed-entry tickets or reservations required. “Twenty Twenty, “exhibit through Jan. 3. aldrichart.org
SEYMOUR
“History of the Ouija Board,” virtual talk hosted by Seymour Library on Zoom, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. seymourpubliclibrary.org
SHELTON
Legends of Fear Haunted Hayride, Fairview Tree Farm, 2 Saw Mill City Road. Through Oct. 31. $25. Oct. 9, 18, 25, 7-9:30 p.m.; Oct. 3, 10, 11, 16, 17, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 8, 15, 7-9 p.m. Lights-on (less scary); Oct. 23, 24, 30, 6:30 -10 p.m.; Oct. 31: TBD. Face masks, social distancing and temperature checked upon entry. 203-944-9090, legendsoffear.com
Corn Maze, Wells Hollow Creamery, 2 Beard Sawmill Road. Weekends in Oct. Sat-Sun, noon-5 p.m.; Fri-Sat evening Flashlight Maze, 7-9:30 p.m.; Sun 7-8:30 p.m. $7 afternoons, $15 evenings. Children under 3, free. Corn maze, farm animals, ice cream or homemade apple pie a la mode. Night maze visitors, bring a flashlight. 203-926-0101, wellshollowcreamery.com
SHERMAN
Group show by the Great Hollow Artists, Sherman Library. On view in person and online through Oct. 28. Tue-Sat. noon- 4 p.m. shermanlibrary.org.
STAMFORD
Fall Family Fest Sundays, Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8. Sundays only, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free with admission. Pumpkin painting and sock skating, live animal shows and apple cidering demonstrations. 203-322-1646, stamfordmuseum.org
Avon Theatre, 272 Bedford St. In-Person screenings: Documentary “The FortyYear-Old Version,” Oct. 8, 7:45 p.m. ; “A Call to Spy,” Oct. 8, 7:15 p.m. avontheatre.org
Fall Family Camp-Out, Museum & Nature Center, 151 Scofieldtown Road. Oct. 9, 6 p.m.-Oct. 10, 9 a.m. Pitch tents and set-up camp at socially distanced campsites. Outdoor activities in small groups including night hikes, live animal presentations and naked-eye astronomy. Breakfast, Oct. 10. Register at stamfordmuseum.org
Spring Street Farmers Market, Sat, 9 a.m.-2p.m.; and Columbus Park Farmers Market, Wed, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Both through Oct. 31. Masks required. 203-348-5285
Downtown Farmers Market, through Oct. 31, Saturdays only. stamford-downtown.com
“Multiplicity-Psyche, Culture and Change in 2020,” Loft Artists Gallery, 575 Pacific St. Virtual exhibit only runs Nov. 1-Dec. 1. Submissions accepted through Oct. 14. Gallery hours: Saturdays, Sundays 1-4:30 p.m. Facemasks required. 203-247-2027, loftartists.org
“Faces of Pandemic Front Lines” presented by The Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists (CSOPA) in collaboration with Stamford Downtown, currently offers an online gallery, and a storefront display, 170 Bedford St. csopa.org
STRATFORD
Fright Haven Haunted House, Stratford Square, 411 Barnum Ave. cut-off. Fridays, Saturdays in Oct. 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sundays in October, 7:30-11 p.m. $25. Covid-19 policies enforced. 203-795-4737, frighthaven.com
TARRYTOWN N.Y.
Linda Draper with Jeff Eyrich, live stream concert hosted by Tarrytown Music Hall on YouTube, Oct. 14, 6 p.m. tarrytownmusichall.org
UNCASVILLE / MOHEGAN SUN
Rich Vos, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Oct. 8, 8 p.m.; Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 10, 7, 9:30 p.m. $45-$15; In the Comedy Club: Spinnato’s Comedy Magic Show, Oct. 10, 4 p.m.; Oct. 11, 5 p.m. $15, $10. comixroadhouse.com mohegansun.com
VERNON
Scarecrow Festival, Strong Family Farm, 274 West St. Through Oct. 17. 860-8749020, strongfamilyfarm
WALLINGFORD
Trail of Terror 2020: Fear is Art, 60 North Plains Hwy. Oct. 9-10, 16-18, 23-25, 30, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. $150 timed ticket six-pack, $40 premium pass. 833-600-0054, trailofterror.com
WASHINGTON
Washington Art Association issues a call for entries for its “Post Pandemic” Exhibit that will be on view in 2021. COVID-19 global pandemic is an unprecedented event and presents a unique opportunity for artists to discover themselves. Participants are invited to submit up to three original 5” x 7” (postcard sized) works to be selected for inclusion in a group show that highlights each artist’s experience, impressions, and processes during the pandemic. info@washingtonartassociation.org.
WESTON
“Whaleboat Wars on Long Island Sound during the American Revolution,” virtual lecture by Ed Hynes, CFA, hosted by Weston Historical Society on Zoom, Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m. Registration required. westonhistoricalsociety.org
WESTPORT
“Pillow Concert” with a performance by cellist Matt Haimovitz, online concert series hosted by Suzuki Music Schools, Oct. 11, 3 p.m. Free. Reserve at bit.ly/2Sa5mu3
WILTON
Mindful Forest Walk, Woodcock Nature Center, 56 Deer Run Road. Oct. 9, 6-7 p.m. $10 per person. Masks required. Limited to 15. Advance tickets only. woodcocknaturecenter.org
Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Road. Access to grounds and parking lot to 50% capacity. Park hours 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily. Virtual online galleries of artwork created by impressionist J. Alden Weir and other Weir Farm artists still available. nps.gov/wefa
Art in the Park Exhibit, a virtual festival hosted by Weir Farm National Historic Site on its 30th birthday, Oct. 31 at nps.gov/wefa