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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT Comedy
Rodney Laney, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Shuler King, Oct. 22, 23, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m., Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Halloween
BOO at the Zoo, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave. Oct. 30 & 31, noon-3 p.m. beardsleyzoo.org Halloween Block Party, Black Rock Social House, 2895 Fairfield Ave. Oct. 23, 6-10 p.m. Rooftop music with The Swamp Hogs, and Residual Delay. fairfieldafterdark.com The Frankenstein Twins present The Oddities Bazaar, The ARTcade, 1042 Broad St. Oct. 24, noon-7 p.m. Local artists, crafters, musicians, and other friendly spirits.
Music
Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute-Sons of Skynyrd, Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. Oct. 23, 8 p.m. $41-$26. bijoutheatrect.net Terrapin: The Ultimate Grateful Dead Experience, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave. Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. $29, $35 day of show. theklein.org
Visual Arts
“Latinisiimo Biennial” exhibit for Hispanic Heritage month, City Lights Gallery, 265 Golden Hill St. Through Nov. 3. citylightsgallery.org “DRIP-DROP, TICK-TOCK, HERE + NOW,” Housatonic Museum of Art Burt Chernow Galleries in Lafayette Hall, Housatonic Community College Campus, 900 Lafayette Blvd. Oct. 28 through Dec. 10. Gallery talk with the artist, Nov. 13, 1 p.m. as part of City Wide Open Studios. houstaonicmuseum.org.
BROOKFIELD Stage
[title of the show], live performance hosted by Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, 184 Whisconier Road. Oct. 22, 23. Fri, Sat 8 p.m. Tickets at $25, $20 seniors, students. brookfieldtheatre.org
Halloween
Ride the Pumpkin Patch Train, Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St. Oct. 23-24. danburyrail.org
Music
Stanley L. Richter Association for the Arts outdoor concerts at Richter House, 100 Aunt Hack Road. Through Oct. 31. All concerts 2 p.m. Lineup: Madera Wind Quintet, Oct. 24; Roarin Rambler, Oct. 31. Free. richterarts.org Touro Band, Sugar Hallow Taproom, 66 Sugar Hollow Road. Oct. 23, 8-11 p.m.
Stage
WCSU Dept. of Theatre Arts presents “Head Over Heels,” Visual and Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theatre on WCSU’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. ext. Oct. 22, 23, 8 p.m.; Oct. 24, 2 & 7 p.m. $15-$25, $10 WCSU students. Advance ticket purchase recommended at wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com
Visual Arts
“10 Year Retrospective Group Exhibit” featuring some of the many past artists who have exhibited, Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E. Liberty St. Viewing in-person and virtually. The exhibit will run through Dec. 17. 203-791-1474, stillrivereditions.com Richter Arts Annual Juried Art Show, Richter House, 100 Aunt Hack Road. Additional show dates: Oct. 24, 1-2 p.m. & 3:30-4 p.m. each day. Related event: Outdoor performance arts series fall concerts, Oct. 24, 2-3 p.m. richterarts.org “Digital: AAA Prints 2012-2019,” Western Connecticut State University Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center, 43 Lake Ave. ext. on the Westside Campus. Oct. 21-Dec. 5. wcsu.edu/art/gallery/ upcoming-exhibitions
FAIRFIELD Comedy
Fairfield Comedy Club hosts Eleanor Kerrigan, Fairfield Circle Inn, 417 Post Road. Oct. 23, 7 & 9 p.m. $29, $39 VIP. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Fairs
Harvest Fair, 1230 Merwins Lane. Oct. 23, 24, noon-5 p.m. $15 per child or young adult. thepilothouse.org.
Halloween
Halloween on the Green, Fairfield Museum and History Center Commons, 370 Beach Road. Oct. 24, noon-4 p.m. fairfieldhistory.org Legends and Hauntings: A Halloween Experience in the Old Burying Ground, Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road. Oct. 29 & 30. $20 per ticket. Recommended for adults and kids ages 12 and up. Registration required. 203259-1598, fairfieldhistory.org Night of the paranormal and supernatural with “Phantoms of Penfield,” hosted by The Ghost Lab’s “Shaman and The Showman-Nick Grossmann and Charles F. Rosenay,” Penfield Pavilion, 323 Fairfield Beach Road. Oct. 28, 8 p.m. $25. Book signing of “Book Of Top 10 Horror Lists” by Charles F. Rosenay before and after the event. fairfieldct.org/Phantoms-of-Penfield. “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford St. Oct. 29. Pre-show festivities (costume contest, trivia, prizes, and more) beginning 7:15 p.m. Movie 8 p.m. $15. fairfieldtheatre.org
Music
Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University presents Orin Grossman Afternoons at the Piano with virtual performances and lectures lineup: “Paris and Ragtime: Claude Debussy, Oct. 22, 4 p.m.; “Tangos and Habaneras: Spain and the New World Part 1,” Oct. 29; “It’s Safe to Travel: Claude Debussy’s International Impressions,” Nov. 5; “Beyond Malaguena: Ernesto Lecuona, The Cuban Gershwin,” Nov. 12; “Frederic Chopin: The Last Piano Works,” Nov. 19. quickcenter.com 203254-4010. Tusk-Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Fairfield Theatre Company StageOne, 70 Sanford St. Oct. 22, 8 p.m. $48; Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Warehouse, Oct. 22, 8 p.m. $48; Robyn Hitchcock Solo, StageOne, Oct. 23, 7:45 p.m. $32. Visit website for tickets. fairfieldtheatre.org
Stage
Theatre Fairfield’s Wien Black Box Theatre at Fairfield University, 1073 N. Benson Road. presents “The Thanksgiving Play,” Oct. 20-24. $10 general admission, $5 students. Tickets available at theatrefairfield.org
Visual Arts
“An Abstract Odyssey” by artist member Jeffrey Starkes, Art/Place Gallery in Fairfield Theater Company, 70 Sanford St. Through Oct. 24. Fairfield University Art Museum fall exhibits focus on issues of racial justice, racism, police reform, and Black history in the United States. All exhibits on view through Dec. 18: “Carrie Mae Weems: The Usual Suspects,” presented in the Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts; “Roberto Lugo: New Ceramics,” and Robert Gerhardt: Mic Check,” presented in Bellarmine Hall Galleries. Fairfield University, 1073 N. Benson Road. fairfield.edu/museum “Behind the Scenes” artwork of the gallery curators, Fairfield Public Library Kershner Gallery, 1080 Old Post Road. Through Nov. 27. fairfieldpubliclibrary.org “Game On,” Hollis Taggart Gallery, 330 Pequot Ave. Through Oct. 30. info@hollistaggart.com, 212-628-4000. “Topping the Charts: The Rise of Bridgeport’s Columbia Records,” Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. On view. fairfieldhistory.org “Birds of the Northeast: Gulls to Great Auks” virtual art exhibit, presented by Fairfield University Art Museum’s Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, on view on the museum’s website, through Dec. 31. thequicklive.com fairfield.edu/museum
GREENWICH Specials
Greenwich Historical Society hosts “Create in the Barn Series” events: Mixed Media Painting with Katy Garry, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m. $80 members, $90 nonmembers. greenwichhistory.org Greenwich Historical Society’s Antiquarius Holiday Events: Fall Fete, Old Mill Farm, Nov. 4. greenwichhistory.org
Visual arts
“Not By The Book,” Greenwich Library Flinn Gallery, 101 W. Putnam Ave. Through Dec. 8. flinngallery.com “Layers Of Life” Collection of works By Derek Gores, Sandra Morgan Interiors & Art Prive Gallery, 135 E. Putnam Ave. 203-629-8121, sandramorganinteriors.com Greenwich Art Society presents “Paintings by Julie Tehrani,” Greenwich Hospital Garden Cafe, 5 Perryridge Road. Through Feb. 28, 2022, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily.
MILFORD Halloween
“Rocky Horror Picture Show” by Pantochino Productions Inc., Performed live on-stage. Milford Arts Center, 40 Railroad Ave. Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 23, 6 & 10 p.m.; Oct. 24, 6 p.m.; Oct. 29, 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. pantochino.com Rockin’ Rescue Halloween, Milford Sports Pub & Grill, 290 Old Gate Lane. Oct. 24, 1-6 p.m. $20 donation at the door.
Music
Live Music: Shell Shockt, Milford Sports Pub & Grill, 290 Old Gate Lane. Oct. 22, 9 p.m.; Rocklanding, Oct. 23, 9 p.m. Reserve at milfordsportspub.com Milford Arts Council and Founders House host gypsy swing jazz brunch with Doug Munro and La Pompe Attack, Milford Arts Council, 40 Railroad Ave. Oct. 31. Doors open 11:30 a.m., performance 12:15 p.m. Ticket information at milfordarts.org
Visual Arts
Pop-Up Exhibit “Violet Soul Sea Glass & Driftwood Art,” Firehouse Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Ave. Oct. 21-24. Call to Artists for “Still Life.” Exhibit will run Nov. 11-21. milfordarts.org “Lifting Restrictions,” Milford Arts Center, 40 Railroad Ave. Through Nov. 12. 203-878-6674, milfordarts.org
NORWALK Comedy
Fairfield Comedy Club hosts Gilbert Gottfried, live-performance from Wall Street Theater, 71 Wall St. Oct. 28, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $29. Tickets at wallstreettheater.com
Halloween
Norwalk Historical Society’s “A Haunting at Mill Hill,” Mill Hill Historic Park, 2 East Wall St. Oct. 29, 8 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Oct. 30, 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance at MillHillHaunt.com. Norwalk Conservatory is thrilled to offer families a Not-So-Scary Halloween Scavenger Hunt, SoNo Collection, 100 N. Water St. Through Oct. 31, Sat, Sun noon-4 p.m. Interactive adventure filled with goofy creatures, bewitching tricks, and a few challenging tasks. Children are invited to come in their Halloween costume (or not) and enjoy this fun escapade. Tickets at bit.ly/3m6riVo Norwalk Conservatory announces its first-ever Norwalk Fright Nights, interactive events with “The Haunting of Water Street,” The Sono Collection, 100 N. Water St. Oct 21-31. $20 per person. Tickets at norwalkconservatory.org
Music
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Concerto Competition, Jan. 22, 2022. The winner of the competition will play their piece with the full orchestra at our Music for All Ages concert, March 20, 2022. Final date for applications to be accepted is Dec. 17. norwalksymphony.org Mavis Staples, Wall Street Theater, 71 Wall St. Oct. 22, 8 p.m. $85-$45; Lez Zeppelin performs Physical Graffiti, Oct. 23, 8 p.m. $50-$25. Tickets at wallstreettheater.com Destiny Band, Ponza Italian Kitchen & Pizza, 690 Connecticut Ave. Oct 22, 7-1 p.m.; WhatUP Funk, Oct. 23, 7 p.m.; Tangled Vine, Oct. 24, 4-7 p.m. fairfieldafterdark.com Jazz Brunch with David DeJesus Quartet, The Norwalk Art Space @ ADK House, 455 West Ave. Oct. 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Student Jazz Ensemble also performs. Free. thenorwalkartspace.org
Visual Arts
“Think You Know Goldfish,” Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N Water St. New exhibit now on display through Spring 2022. maritimeaquarium.org Fairfield County Artists and Norwalk Community Health Center host “Positivity Celebration” art exhibit featuring local artists showcasing different media forms, Norwalk Community Health Center, 120 Connecticut Ave. Oct. 21, 6-8 p.m. norwalkchc.org “Robert Cottingham and Duvian Montoya: A Glossary of Painting,” ADK House, The Norwalk Art Space, 455 West Ave. Through Oct. 21. Norwalk “Comfort/(Dis)Comfort,” Center For Contemporary Printmaking Grace Ross Shanley Gallery, 299 West Ave. Through Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. contemprints.org Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum and Stamford Art Association juried exhibit, “Envisioning Space: Architecture Through the Ages.” Exhibit will be on view at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. Through Jan 2, 2022. lockwoodmathewsmansion.com, stamfordartassociation.org “Autumn Juried Show” at Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. Show dates are through Nov. 6. rowaytonarts.org. Art on exhibit at the Norwalk Community Health Center, 120 Connecticut Ave. Reception Oct. 21, 6-8 p.m. fairfieldcountyartists.com
Comedy
Randy Rainbow, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Oct. 27, 28, 8 p.m. $125$72.50. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Music
Singer Songwriter Series with Suzanne Vega, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Oct. 21, 8 p.m. $58.50; Mountain Dew Country and Bluegrass Series with Josh Turner, Oct. 23, 8 p.m. $110. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. Broadway & Cabaret Series: “Under the Streetlamp,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Oct. 22, 8 p.m. $75-$50; Chazz Palmintieri with “A Bronx Tale,” Oct. 24, 7 p.m. $90-$85. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. Live Cabaret Piano Bar...n, Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane. Oct. 23, 8 p.m. $120 for a table that seats 4. Seating is limited and reservations at ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org
Stage
“Smokey Joe’s Cafe,” ACT Of Connecticut, 36 Old Quarry Road. Through Oct. 24. Performances: Thu 7 p.m.; Fri 8 p.m.; Sat 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. Additional performances Oct. 17, 7 p.m.; Oct. 21, 2 p.m. For tickets visit actofct.org or call 475-215-5497.
SHELTON Halloween
Legends of Fear, Fairview Tree Farm, 2 Saw Mill City Road. Through Oct. 31. $30. 203-944-9090, legendsoffear.com Shelton Historical Society hosts Harvest Fun, Shelton History Center, 70 Ripton Road. Oct. 24, noon-3 p.m. $10/ family, $5/person. “Rocktober” Corn Maze, Wells Hollow Creamery, 2 Beard Sawmill Road. Through Oct. 31, Sat-Sun noon-5 p.m. $15, free children (under 3). DJ Fri & Sat nights. Flashlight Maze: Fri-Sat 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Sun 6:30-8:30 p.m. 203-926-0101, wellshollowcreamery.com
Music
Stone Garden Farms Music Series Lineup through Oct. 30. All concerts at noon. Farm is located at 83 Saw Mill City Road. stonegardensfarm.com
Stage
“Boeing, Boeing,” Center Stage Theatre, 54 Grove St. Through Oct. 24. Visit website for tickets. 203-225-6079, centerstageshelton.org
STAMFORD Comedy
Comedy with The Chris and Paul Show, Stamford Museum & Nature Center Fedele Family Farmhouse Plaza, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m. $60 nonmembers, $50 members. stamfordmuseum.org
Halloween
“Halloween Spooktacular,” Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. Oct. 29, 7 p.m. $40-$20. palacestamford.org “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” Avon Theatre Film Center, 272 Bedford St. Oct. 27, 9 p.m. $14.50, $9 members. Tickets at avontheatre.org Halloween on the Farm, Museum & Nature Center, 151 Scofieldtown Road. Oct. 22-31, 5-6 p.m. (Oct. 31 session 4-5 p.m.) $20 members, $25 nonmembers. Includes 1 child and 2 adult admission. Rain or shine. stamfordmuseum.org
Music
CT Greatful Dead All-Stars, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. Oct. 22, 8 p.m. $20-$70; Air Supply, Oct. 23, 8 p.m. $179-$50; Jadakiss, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Tickets start at $60. palacestamford.org Schubert Club Concert Lecture Series Lineup: Kenneth Saxon, Oct. 15; Itay Goren, Nov. 19; Fra. Sean Duggan, Jan. 28, 2022; Liana Paniyeva, March 4, 2022. schubertclub.org/concert-lecture-series
Stage
“Viewing Room,” Curtain Call’s Dressing Room Theatre at The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave. Oct. 28-Nov. 14. curtaincallinc.com
Visual Arts
“The ARI of Connecticut Artists Initiative Always Reaching For Independence Through Art,” Mayor’s Gallery 10th fl. Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd. Through Nov. 2. gasparinog@arict.org “Faber Birren National Color Award Show,” Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery, 39 Franklin St. Through Oct. 31. Exhibit is online. To view the exhibit digitally visit 1918anotherpandemic.com stamfordartassociation.org “Birds in Art,” Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Through Oct. 31. 203-322-1646, stamfordmuseum.org “Chiaroscuro-The Art of Light & Shadow,” Loft Artists Gallery, 575 Pacific St. Exhibit runs through Nov. 7. 203-2472027, loftartists.org
STRATFORD Halloween
Rosemary’s Baby Horror Film Competition Screening Party, Two Roads Brewery, 1700 Stratford Ave. Oct. 22, 5-10 p.m. Doors open 5 p.m.; films begin 6 p.m. Screening takes place in outdoors in the Hop Yard. $10 ticket includes: entrance to Two Roads Hop Yard for the screening of all horror films submitted for competition, and your first beer. Related event: Pumpking Fest, Oct. 24, 4-9 p.m. Screening of “Friday the 13th,” 7:30 p.m.; Online ticket purchase only. tworoadsbrewing.com Between The Barrels: Connecticut Ghost Hunter with Barry Pirro, Two Roads Brewery, 1700 Stratford Ave. Oct. 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m. tworoadsbrewing.com Fright Haven Haunted House, Stratford Square, 411 Barnum Ave. cut-off. Through Oct. 31. $25 general admission. 203-795-4737, frighthaven.com/index.html
Visual Arts
“Ardor” photo exhibit by Shanae Lynch, Stratford Library Main Lobby, 2203 Main St. Through Oct. 31. stratfordlibrary.org
WESTPORT Films
“SHORT CUTS Film Festival,” live screenings in the Westport Library Trefz Forum, 20 Jesup Road. Nov. 4, 7-9 p.m.; and Nov. 18, 7-9 p.m. $35-$25. Streamed online also available. westportlibrary.org
Halloween
Westport Museum for History & Culture host Illuminating the Past Lantern Tour. Meet at Greens Farms Upper Cemetery for ghastly goodies before starting your ghostly journey. Oct. 29, 4-7 p.m. $10 per person includes in-person tour as well as online access code for virtual content. “Buried In Our Past,” the book all about Westport’s cemeteries, and goodie bags can be added on to your purchase. Reservations required. westporthistory.org “Panic in Connecticut,” Herstory Performance, Westport Museum for History and Culture, 25 Avery Place. Oct 27, 7-8 p.m. $5. Reservations required. westporthistory.org