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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT
Comedy
Jamie Lissow, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. May 19, 7:30 p.m.; May 20 & 21, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Dance
Studio D presents “On Broadway,” Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave. June 2, 5 p.m. $25 advance in-person theater seating, $30 day of show. $30 livestream; Connecticut Dance presents: “The Magical World of Dance,” June 5, 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. In person $25 & $28; livestream $25. theklein.org
Music
Yellow Brick Road-Elton John Tribute, Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. May 20, 8 p.m. $41-$26; Zappa Meets the Dead, May 21, 8 p.m. $75-$40. Also available to livestream, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $10. bijoutheatrect.net
50's Dance Party with “Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens,” Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St. May 21, 5 & 8 p.m. $46. dtcab.com
Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra Winter Concerts, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave. May 22. Concert I: 1-3:30 p.m.; Concert II: 4:30-7 p.m. $15 advance theater seats, $25 day of show. $20 livestream. theklein.org
Hartford Healthcare Amphitheatre, 500 Broad St. Lineup: Lee Brice with Michael Ray, Jackson Dean, June 3, 8 p.m.; Disco Biscuits & Umphrey's McGee, June 9. 7:30 p.m. hartfordhealthcareamp.com
Park City Music Hall, 2926 Fairfield Ave. Lineup: Zambonis with comedian Dave Hill, Benefit for Operation Hope, May 19, 8 p.m. $20; Marble Eyes with Jelly, May 20, 9 p.m. $20; Reverand Horton Heat with Koffin Kats, May 21, 9 p.m. $31; Old Bob-Bob Dylan's 81st Birthday Bash, May 24, 5 p.m. $15; Bluegrass & Beer with Hitch & The Giddyup, May 25, 5 p.m. parkcitymusichall.com
Bobby Wheeler, Captain's Cove Seaport, 1 Bostwick Ave. May 19, 6-10 p.m.; Sound Check, May 20, 5-9 p.m.; Havana Nights, May 21, 8 p.m.
Stage
“Beauty and The Beast,” Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St. Through May 22. Sat, Sun only noon & 2:30 p.m. dtcab.com
Visual Arts
“18 Artists, 18 Years,” City Lights Gallery, 265 Golden Hill St. Through July 15. citylightsgallery.org
Women's History Month exhibit celebrating the work of 14 women artists who work in paint, prints, collage, fiber art and mixed-media, “Persistence of Presence: Hope and Healing through the Power of Art” Ground Floor Gallery, Read's Artspace, 1042 Broad St. Through May 19.
“Abstract Orbit” by Jeanne Ciravolo; “A Squirrel from Memory” by Douglas Degges,” Ursa Gallery in the Arcade Mall, 1001 Main St. Duel exhibits on view through May 28. ursa.gallery
“Of Women Born,” Housatonic Museum of Art Burt Chernow Galleries in Lafayette Hall, Housatonic Community College Campus, 900 Lafayette Blvd. Now on view. Visit housatonicmuseum.org.
“How Beautiful, The Universe…,” Housatonic Community College Campus Beacon Hall, 3rd fl., 900 Lafayette Blvd. Through June 1. Tickets must be reserved in advance. housatonicmuseum.org
DANBURY
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. Lineup: WCSU Honors High School Music Festival, May 21, 8:30 a.m. $30. wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com.
CL Presents: Grateful Dead Third Thursdays featuring Lock Bolt and Key's Europe '72, Sugar Hollow Taproom, 66 Sugar Hollow Road. Suite 8. May 19, 7 p.m. fairfieldafterdark.com
Stanley L. Richter Association for the Arts, Richter House, 100 Aunt Hack Road. Lineup: The Roarin' Ramblers, May 22; Eric Clark and Jung Won Yoon, May 29. All Concerts 3 p.m. richterarts.org
Echoes of Sinatra, The United Jewish Center and Temple Beth El, 141 Deer Hill Ave. June 11, 7:30 p.m. $20 per person advance, $25 per person door. unitedjewishcenter.org
Visual Arts
“Scratching the Surface: David Haislip,” Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E. Liberty St. Through June 30. Viewing in-person and virtually. stillrivereditions.com
FAIRFIELD
Comedy
Unhinged Entertainment hosts the Summer Comedy Series: Diane Neal, Penfield Pavilion at Penfield Beach, 323 Fairfield Beach Road. May 26; Matthew Broussard, June 23; Jim Florentine & Don Jamison, July 21. Tickets at unhingedent.com.
Funny for Funds Comedy Night to benefit the Bridgeport Field of Dreams Foundation, Gaelic American Club, 74 Beach Road. May 20, 6-10 p.m. $60. Buffet dinner, 6 p.m., comedy show featuring Billy Winn, John Iavarone and Melvin George, 7 p.m. The mission of the foundation is to support Bridgeport public school student-athletes ability to participate and compete with dignity, pride and personal integrity. Purchase tickets at bptdreams.org.
DC Benny and featuring Sam Ramsdell, Fairfield Theatre Company StageOne, 70 Sanford St. May 21, 7:45 p.m. $29. fairfieldtheatre.org
Fairfield Comedy Club, Fairfield Circle Inn, 417 Post Road. Lineup: Shuli Egar, May 21, 9 p.m. $25; Mike Britt, May 28, 9 p.m. $25. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Memorial Day
Parade and Ceremonies, May 30, 10 a.m. Visit website for Parade route and Ceremonies. fairfieldct.org/ Memorial-Day-Parade--Ceremonies-2022
Memorial Day Picnic and Concert, Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. May 30, noon-3 p.m. Music from the Connecticut Symphonic Winds Quartet, a three-legged race, watermelon eating contest, crafts, games, and much more. fairfieldhistory.org
Music
Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band, Sacred Heart University Community Theatre, 1420 Post Road. May 20, 7:30 p.m. $48. shucommunitytheatre.org
Summer Concerts at Sherman Green Gazebo, corner of Post & Reef Road. Through Sept. 3. Lineup: Ball in the House-A Capella Harmonies, May 22; 5 O'Clocks Dance Party, May 26; Tracy Jo & The Toads, May 28. All concerts 6:30-8 p.m. For weather updates call Fairfield Parks & Recreation at 203-256-3144. fairfieldrecreation.com
Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St. Lineup: Lucy Kaplansky, StageOne, May 20, 7:45 p.m. $32; Eileen Ivers, StageOne, May 22, 7:45 p.m. $48. fairfieldtheatre.org
Soundwaves Concert Series: For Whom the Bell Tolls-Memorial Music for Our Times with Katie Lansdale, violinist & Max Levinson, pianist, Fairfield Public Library Memorial Room, 1080 Old Post Road. May 22, 2-4 p.m. Registration required for this in-person event. fairfieldpubliclibrary.org
Connecticut Symphonic Winds performs an All John Williams concert, Roger Ludlowe Middle School Theatre, 689 Unquowa Road. May 21, 7:30 p.m. Free. 203-386-1625.
Stage
“Cheese Fries & Froot Loops” written and performed by Chris Fuller, Fairfield Theatre Company StageOne, 70 Sanford St. May 23, 8 p.m. Free. fairfieldtheatre.org
Visual Arts
“Fairfield Public Schools 48th Annual Student Art Show,” Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave. May 21-30. Reception May 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Food trucks on site. pequotlibrary.org
“Kaleidoscope” the art of Katya Lebrija, Jill Nichols, and Patrick Burhenne, Fairfield Public Library Bruce S. Kershner Gallery, 1080 Old Post Road. Through June 4. fairfieldpubliclibrary.org
“Life Force” solo show of micro paintings by Dave Pressler, Art/Place Gallery, located in Fairfield Theater Company, 70 Sanford St. May 24-June 17. Reception June 5, 2-5 p.m. Artist talk 3 p.m.“Black & White,” through May 22. artplacegallery.org
“IMAGES 2022,” Fairfield Museum & History Center Jackie Durell Meeting Hall, 370 Beach Road. May 19-July 24. Related exhibit: “IMAGES 2022” Featured Photographer: Allison Minto, Spaght Gallery, May 19-Sept. 25. Related event: Preview of IMAGES 2022 and Featured Photographer: Allison Minto, live piano music, wine and cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction items, open air photo booth, May 19, 6-8 p.m. fairfieldhistory.org
“Unwrapping the Mystery of New York's Wrappers,” Hollis Taggart, 330 Pequot Ave. Through June 11. hollistaggart.com
Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. Exhibits: “Family/ History: Exploring the Randolph-Ward Photographic Collection,” through Aug. 28. Free Museum members, $5 nonmember adults, $3 students and seniors, and kids under 5 are free. fairfieldhistory.org
Fairfield University Art Museum: “Adger Cowans: Sense and Sensibility,” presented in Bellermine Hall Galleries in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Through
June 18. Register on the Eventbrite page. fairfield.edu/museum
“13 Ways of Looking at Landscape: Larry Silver's Connecticut Photographs,” Fairfield University Art Museum Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Through June 18. fairfield.edu/museum
GREENWICH Festivals
Outdoor Crafts Festival, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. May 21-22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Contemporary handmade wearable and decorative fiber, jewelry, glass, housewares, furniture, pottery and more. Demonstrations, family craft activities and food.
Music
Old Greenwich Social Club, 148 Sound Beach Ave. Lineup: Paloma Sky, May 20; Ace & Friends-Dead Tribute Band, May 21; Mark Zelenz & Friends, May 28. All concerts 9 p.m. ogsocialclub.com/live-music
Music on the Great Lawn Series, Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road. Lineup: Merlin, June 2; Sun Kings-Beatles Tribute, June 16; Billy & The Showmen, June 30. Grounds open for picnicing 5:30 p.m., Concert 6:30-8 p.m. Registration and tickets at greenwichhistory.org.
Greenwich Town Party Music Festival, Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 100 Arch St. May 28, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Stage
Greenwich High School Theater Arts Department presents “Into The Woods,” Greenwich High School Performing Arts Center, 10 Hillside Road. May 19-21, 7 p.m. each night. $20. Tickets online at tinyurl.com/ GHSIntoTheWoods
Play With Your Food” lunchtime play reading series produced by JIB Productions, Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave. May 19, noon-1:30 p.m. $60 theater and boxed lunch. Tickets at jibproductions.org/playwith-your-food
Visual Arts
“The Rock Photography of James Fortune,” C. Parker Gallery, 409 Greenwich Ave. May 19-29. Opening reception with James Fortune, May 19, 5-8 p.m. Additional appearances: May 20 & 21, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. cparkergallery.com
Art Society of Old Greenwich Spring Show, Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible St. Through May 21. Closing reception: May 21, 4-6 p.m.
Collection of Marines, Local Seascapes and Harbors, Portraits, and Animals by Peter Layne Arguimbau, Red Barn Gallery, 121 East Middle Patent Road. Call 203-274-6176 for viewing information.
“Pioneering Spring Mixed Media” by CT Pioneer Branch, Nat'l League of Pen Women, Gertrude White Gallery at the YWCA of Greenwich, 259 Wast Putnam Ave. Through May 28. Call 203-869-6501, ext. 100 for viewing times.
“Journey Without Distance” Dario Campanile solo show, Sorokin Gallery, 96 Greenwich Ave. Through June 8. sorokingallery.com
“Akinori Matsumoto Sound Garden,” Greenwich Library Flinn Gallery, 101 West Putnam Ave. Through June 15. flinngallery.com
NORWALK
Comedy
Judy Gold and Jessica Kirson, Wall Street Theater, 71 Wall St. June 2, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at wallstreettheater.com.
Festivals
Arts Fesival, Mathews Park, 295 West Ave. June 18 & 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. fairsandfestivals.net
Music
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra presents “Verdi Requiem,” Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave. May 21, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at norwalksymphony.org.
Wall Street Theater, 71 Wall St. Lineup: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, May 19, 8 p.m.; Quiet Riot with Wild America, May 27, 8 p.m. Tickets at wallstreettheater.com.
Steven Keith, Wall Street Tavern, 102 Wall St. May 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Ponza Italian Kitchen & Pizza, 690 Connecticut Ave. Lineup: Bar Car Band, May 20, 7 p.m.; Green Eyed Lady, May 22, 4-7 p.m.; Jim Mola Trio, May 25, 6 p.m. Reserve at ponzaitaliankitchen.com.
Blame It On the Dog, 314 Beer Garden, 314 Wilson Ave. May 20, 6:30 p.m.; Greyhounds, May 21, 6:30 p.m.; Henry Jones, May 22, 3 p.m.; Outdoor Concert with Smokin Charlie, June 4, 6:30-10 p.m.
Jazz with David DeJesus Quartet, The Norwalk Art Space @ ADK House, 455 West Ave. May 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. thenorwalkartspace.org
Visual Arts
“Norwalk's Changing Communities 13,000BC-1835,” Norwalk Historical Society, Mill Hill Historic Park Old Town Meeting House, 2 East Wall St. New exhibit open. Register for a self-guided tour time slot at norwalkhistoricalsociety.org.
“TNAS Inaugural Journey,” The Norwalk Art Space, 455 West Ave. Through June 2. Related Event: Art-making workshop “Envision a World…” May 21, noon-3 p.m. thenorwalkartspace.org
New Costume Exhibit, “Making It Last: Sustainable Fashion in Victorian America,” Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. May 19-Nov. 6. Reception May 19, 5:30-7: 30 p.m. “Fragments of Light, Impressions of Color,” through Aug. 28. New permanent exhibit, “A Century of Dolls,” opens May 25, at noon. Visit lockwoodmathewsmansion.com.
“RAC Spotlight: Dana Goodfellow,” Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, 165 Rowayton Ave. On view beginning May 19. Meet the Artist, May 19, 5-7 p.m. goodfellowart.com
Art Annex CT Presents “Shadowboxing: Mixed Media Art” Solo Show by Amy Schott, 132A Washington St. June 3-26. Preview Night June 2, 5-7 p.m. The show continues Tue-Sun 3-7 p.m. artannexct.com
RIDGEFIELD Comedy
Hasan Minhaj-The King”s Jester, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. May 20, 8 p.m. $55-$45. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Music
Ridgefield Folk Series: On the Trail, Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St. May 22, 7 p.m. 2-3:15 p.m. ridgefieldlibrary.org
Jon Chapman Trio, Nod Hill Brewery, 137 Ethan Allen Highway. May 19, 6:30-9 p.m.
Country Stars Kathy Mattea and Suzy Bogguss are “Together At Last,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. May 19, 8 p.m. $59. ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Concert Fundraiser for Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra featuring Time For Three, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. May 21, 7:30 p.m. $45-$20. ridgefieldsymphony.org
Stage
“Rent,” ACT Of Connecticut, 36 Old Quarry Road. May 26-June 19. Special opening night performance and pre-show reception, May 28, 8 p.m. actofct.org
“Peter And The Starcatcher,” Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane. June 3- 25. ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org/auditions
Visual Arts
“Guild of Artists: Member Juried Show,” Ridgefield Guild of Artists, 34 Halpin Lane. May 21-June 19. Ingallery and online. rgoa.org
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. Exhibits: 52 Artists: A Feminist Milestone,” June 6-Jan 23, 2023; “Amaryllis DeJesus Moleski: Portal Pieces,” through May 29. aldrichart.org
“Weir Inspired” art created at Weir Farm paintings by Bobbi Eike Mullen, Ridgefield Library Gallery, 472 Main St. May 24-June 29, during library hours. Related events on June 2: Talk on “Inspiring an Artistic Legacy” by Park Ranger Kristin Lessard, 5-6 p.m. followed by a Meet the Artist Reception, 6-7:30 p.m. Register for the talk at ridgefieldlibrary.org.
STAMFORD
Comedy
Comedy Night with Michael “Motts” Pelazza, Dressing Room Theatre at The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave. June 10 & 11. curtaincallinc.com
Music
Connecticut Rocks All original Music Fest, Club London Wine Bar, 487 Glenbrook Road. May 20, 6 p.m.midnight.; Suckr Punch, May 21, 7-10 p.m. clublondonstamford.com
Stamford Chorale perform works by Sondheim, Dilworth, Lysenko, and more, Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church, 20 First St. May 22, 4 p.m. $20. 203-359-0659 or thestamfordchorale@gmail.com.
Stage
“The Lobby,” Curtain Call's Dressing Room Theatre at The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave. Through May 22. $35 adults, $25 senior citizens, $20 children under 21. curtaincallinc.com
Visual Arts
“Interiors: Colorfully off-kilter” by Mari Gyorgey, Mayor's Gallery 10th fl. Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd. Through July 8.
“The Promise of Sweetness Exhibit” by Nadia Martinez; “New Members Show/Best in Show,” Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery, 39 Franklin St. Duel exhibits on view through June 12. stamfordartassociation.org
Robert Dash: “Food For Thought Micro Views of Sustenance: Threats & Prospects,” Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Through June 5. stamfordmuseum.org/dash
Stamford Photography Club Member's Show, “The Power of the Picture,” Palace Theater, 61 Atlantic St. Through June 24. Opening reception May 19, 7-9 p.m. stamfordphotographyclub.com
STRATFORD
Music
Jack Lynn's Tribute to Dean Martin and Pals, Ristorante Di Sofia, 1479 Barnum Ave. May 28, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Reservations at 203-275-8561.
Highland Rovers, Windmill Tavern, 400 Hollister St. May 20, 8 p.m.midnight; Frandango, May 21, 8 p.m.
Visual Arts
“Old Trucks” exhibit of original photos by Tom Rudne, Stratford Library Main Lobby, 2203 Main St. Through May 31. stratfordlibrary.org
WESTPORT
Dance
“The Enchanted Garden,” A Dance 4All Abilities sensory friendly performance which blends storytelling and dance, Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road. May 22, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. bit.ly/3wiAvz5
Festivals
Fine Arts Festival, downtown Westport. May 29 & 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Food, live music and activities just for kids. mocawestport.org
Music
Music at MoCA Concert Series, MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Tpke. Lineup: Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet, May 21. mocawestport.org