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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT
Comedy
Midwest Comedy Tour, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. July 28, 7:30 p.m. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Music
Black Rock Concert Series, St. Ann’s Church Field, 481 Brewster St. Through Aug. 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $5 adults, free kids 12+. Lineup: Gunsmoke, Aug. 2; Rum Runners, Aug. 9; Honeydew, Aug. 16; Swamp Hogs, Aug. 23.
Larger Than Life-The Ultimate Boy Band Tribute, Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. July 30, 8 p.m., $24-$39. bijoutheatrect.net
Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, 500 Broad St. Lineup: Earth, Wind & Fire, Aug. 3, 8 p.m.; A Day to Remember with The Ghost Inside and Bad Omens, Aug. 5, 7 p.m.; Jason Mraz, Aug. 6, 8 p.m. hartfordhealthcareamp.com
Park City Music Hall, 2926 Fairfield Ave. Lineup: Paradise Alley, July 28, 8 p.m., $14; The Alpaca Gnomes with Drop Party, July 29, 9 p.m., $17; Gerry Garcia 80th Birthday Bash, July 30, 6 p.m., $20; The The Band Band, July 31, 8 p.m., $25; Shamarr Allen, Aug. 3, 7 p.m., $13. Tickets at parkcitymusichall.com.
Captain’s Cove Seaport, 1 Bostwick Ave. Lineup: Haptic Sense, July 29, 5 p.m.; The Low Darts, July 30, 4 p.m.; The WhatUp Funk Band, July 31, 3 p.m.; Anthony David, Aug. 3, 5 p.m. captainscoveseaport.com
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Peacock Pavilion, 1875 Noble Ave. Lineup: Students from the Suzuki School, July 31, noon; Stephen Peter Rodgers, Aug. 7, noon-1:30 p.m. beardsleyzoo.org
Stage
“La Gringa.” Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave. Sept. 16, 8 p.m., $25. theklein.org
Visual Arts
Queer Art Exhibit “OUTwork,” City Lights Gallery, 265 Golden Hill St. Now open. citylightsgallery.org
“Sisterhood of the Traveling Prints Art Exhibit,” Metro Art Studios, 345 Railroad Ave. Through Sept. 3. metroartstudios.com
“Public Private,” The Schelfhaudt Gallery at Paier College, 491 University Ave. Through July 30. paier.edu
“Avidya” a group exhibit featuring eight artists working within the greater Bridgeport area, Ursa Gallery in the Arcade Mall, 1001 Main St. Through July 30. ursa.gallery
DANBURY
Festivals
Westside Reggae Festival, Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Ave. ext. July 30. Gates open 1 p.m., $55 advanced reserved, $25 advance lawn. Tickets at eventbrite.com.
Music
The Palace Danbury, 165 Main St. Lineup: Harvest & Rust-Tribute to Neil Young, Aug. 6, 8 p.m., $30. thepalacedanbury.com
Stage
“The Sound of Music,” Musicals at Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Road. Through Aug. 6. Performances take place outdoors Fri-Sun. Grounds open 7 p.m. for picnicking, show 8 p.m., $25 adults, $20 seniors and students (with ID), $15 children 10 and under. musicalsatrichter.org
Visual Arts
“The Inner Sanctums” by Gene Moore, Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E. Liberty St. Through Sept. 30. stillrivereditions.com
“Danbury (Re)Discovered: Eighty Years :: Eighty Objects :: Eighty Stories,” Danbury Museum, 43 Main St. Through Dec. 17. danburymuseum.org
DARIEN
Music
Summer Nights Concert Series, Corbin District Grove Street Plaza, Boston Post Road. Through Sept. 9, 6-8:30 p.m. Lineup: Gunsmoke, July 29; Bob Button Big Band, Aug. 12; Sun Kings, Aug. 19; Exit Ramp Band, Sept. 9.
Visual Arts
Local painter Jack Conti will be the featured artist, Atria Darien Gratia Gillespie Art Gallery, 50 Ledge Road. Through Aug. Wine reception, Aug. 5, 5-7 p.m. 475-328-1909.
“State of Inspiration: Connecticut’s Art Colonies,” Museum of Darien, 45 Old Kings Highway N. Through Aug. 1. museumofdarien.org.
“Time & Tides” by Teo Kristensen, Atria Darien’s Gratia Gillespie Art Gallery, 50 Ledge Road. Now open.
“Nature’s Intuition” by Lori Eubanks, Geary Gallery, 576 Boston Post Road. Through July 30. gearygallery.com
FAIRFIELD
Comedy
Fairfield Comedy Club, Fairfield Circle Inn, 417 Post Road. Lineup: Colombian Heritage Comedy Tour, July 30, 7 p.m., $25. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Music
Jazz Fridays, Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. Aug. 5-26, 6:30-8 p.m. Lineup: Brian Torff, Aug. 5; Bill Crowe Quartet, Aug. 12; Isabella Mendes, Aug. 19; Chris Coogan, Aug. 26. Bring chairs and blankets. fairfieldhistory.org
Hollywood All-Stars, Sacred Heart University Community Theatre, 1420 Post Road. Aug. 26, 8 p.m. Tickets at shucommunitytheatre.org.
Summer Concerts at Sherman Green Gazebo, corner of Post & Reef Road. Through Sept. 3. Lineup: Backbeat, July 28; Symphonic Bodega, July 30; Glamour Girls, July 31; The Mertz’s, Aug. 4; Gypsy Brown, Aug.6; 9 of Hearts, Aug. 7; The Bernadettes, Aug. 11; School of Rock Fairfield, Aug. 13; Keltic Kick, Aug. 14; Parkway Diner, Aug. 18; Ellis Island, Aug. 20; Grit Rhythm, Aug. 27; The Federation, Sept. 3. All concerts 6:30-8 p.m. fairfieldrecreation.com
Peanut Butter Jam Concerts at Sherman Green Gazebo, corner of Post & Reef Road. Through Aug. 3. Lineup: Al DeCant & Jill Kubeck, Aug. 3. All concerts 10:15 a.m. fairfieldrecreation.com
Fresh Air Concert Series: Bajzelle, Fairfield Theatre Company Sanford Street Parking Lot, 70 Sanford St. Aug. 2, 5:30 p.m., free. fairfieldtheatre.org
Evening for the Arts benefit, Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road, Sept. 10. Reception, 6 p.m., followed by the performance, 7 p.m., $45 advance, $50 at the door. quickcenter.fairfield.edu.
Stage
Apples and Oranges Arts with SHU Community Theatre present, “Bridge to Broadway and Beyond,” SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Road. Through July 30. Tickets and schedule visit shucommunity theatre.org
Visual Arts
“Hot Stuff Show,” Art/Place Gallery, located in Fairfield Theater Company, 70 Sanford St. Show runs through Aug. 14. artplacegallery.org
“IMAGES 2022 Featured Photographer: Allison Minto,” Fairfield Museum & History Center Spaght Gallery, 370 Beach Road. Through Sept. 25. fairfieldhistory.org
“Abstract Ascension,” Hollis Taggart, 330 Pequot Ave. Through Aug. 31. 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
GREENWICH
Music
Old Greenwich Social Club, 148 Sound Beach Ave. Lineup: Rock Paper Soul, July 30; Merlin Band, Aug. 6; Blue Storm Four, Aug. 12; Ace & Friends-Dead Tribute, Aug. 13; The Uninvited, Aug. 27. All concerts 9 p.m. ogsocialclub.com/ live-music
Music on the Great Lawn Series, Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road. Through Sept. 8. Lineup: Suburban Chaos, July 28; Bob Button Band, Aug. 11; Gunsmoke, Aug. 25; Demolition Brass Band, Sept. 8. Grounds open for picnicing 5:30 p.m., Concert 6:30-8 p.m. Register at greenwichhistory.org.
Concerts at Binney Park, 51 Arch St. Lineup: Sound Beach Community Band, July 31 & Aug. 28, 7 p.m.
Summer Concert Series, Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Arch St. Through Aug. 24. All concerts 7 p.m. Lineup: Sound Beach Community Band, July 31; King’s Highway, Aug. 3; Bear Cats, Aug. 10; Merlin Band, Aug. 17; Billy & The Showmen, Aug. 24. fairfieldafterdark.com
Music Fridays, Greenwich Common, 1 Soundview Court. Through Sept. 2, noon-1 p.m. Lineup: Jack Iozzo & Good For Sunday, July 29; Hot Rubber Monkey Band, Aug. 5; Billy and the Shoemen, Aug. 12; Neil Spitzer Funk Review, Aug. 19; Long Meadow Bluegrass, Aug. 26; J. Stud & Co. Acoustic Trio, Sept. 9.
Visual Arts
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.
“iCreate,” Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Through Aug. 28. brucemuseum.org
Jean-Marc Bara Exhibit, Greenwich Hospital Garden Cafe, 5 Perryridge Road. Through Dec. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily. All works for sale by contacting Greenwich Art society at 203-6291533 or by e-mail admin@greenwichartsociety.org.
MILFORD
Dance
Connecticut Tango Festival, various locations. Through July 31. cttangofest.org
Music
Walnut Beach Association Summer Concert Series, Rotary Pavilion at Walnut Beach, 113 E. Broadway. Through Sept. 4. Lineup: The Barons, July 31, 4-7 p.m.; Avenue Groove, Aug. 7, 4-7 p.m.; The Void, Aug. 14, 4-7 p.m.; Kathy Thompson Band, Aug. 21, 4-7 p.m.; Louie Zayas & Blaze, Aug. 28, 4-7 p.m. Walnut Beach Music Fest Weekend.
Walnut Wednesdays, Firehouse Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Ave. Through Aug. 24. All concerts 6-8 p.m. Lineup: Sal Grillo, Aug. 10; Elana Zabari, Aug. 24, 5-7 p.m. milfordarts.org
Stage
“When Tomorrow Comes,” Eastbound Theatre, Milford Arts Council, 40 Railroad Ave., Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m., free. Donations welcome. Moderated feedback session to follow. milfordarts.org
Pantochino Teen Theatre presents “Grease,” Milford Arts Council, 40 Railroad Ave. Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 13, 2 & 5:30 p.m. pantochino.com
NEW CANAAN
Music
Summer Concert Series, Waveny House, 677 South Ave. Through Sept. 7. All concerts 7:30-9:30 p.m. Lineup: Airborne, July 27; The Scavengers, Aug. 3; Finster, Aug. 10; The Royal Kings, Aug. 17; The Bookends, Aug. 24; Fairfield Counts Band, Aug. 31; The Short Bus Band, Sept. 7. fairfieldafterdark.com
Scarlet Fire, Gates Restaurant, 10 Forest St. Aug. 6, 9 p.m. 203-966-8666.
Stage
Theatre for a Young Audience presents “Wizard of Oz,” Summer Theatre of New Canaan, Waveny Park. Through July 31. Tickets at stonc.org.
“Woof Woof the Shadow Pup,” Seldin Performing Arts Center, St. Luke’s School, 377 N. Wilton Road. July 31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $25 advance, $30 door. Tickets at woofwoofshadow.com.
Summer Theatre of New Canaan, Waveny Park. Lineup: “Once On This Island,” through July 31. stonc.org
Visual Arts
“I Do: The History of Wedding Fashion and Tradition,” Museum & Historical Society, 13 Oenoke Ridge Road. Through Sept. 9; “Mark Markiewicz On Drawing Architecture-A Travel Memoir,” through Oct. 22. nchistory.org
Carriage Barn Arts Center, 681 South Ave. Exhibits: “Special exhibit featuring the work of contemporary Ukrainian artist Olha Pilyuhina,” Through July 30. carriagebarn.org
“Guild Summer Salon,” Silvermine Gallery, 1037 Silvermine Road. Through Aug. 18. silvermineart.org
New Canaan Land Trust and the Carriage Barn Arts Center’s New Canaan Sculpture Trail, Carriage Barn Arts Center, 681 South Ave. Outdoors sculpture exhibit now open.
NORWALK
Dance
East Coast Contemporary Ballet presents the Fairfield County Dance Festival, through July 28. eccballet.org
Music
SoNo Music Fest, The SoNo Collection, 100 N. Water St. Through Sept. 24, 4-8 p.m. Lineup: Baked Shrimp & Swamp Hogs, July 30; Drew Angus & Band & PX3, Aug. 13; Annie In The Water, Aug. 20; Soul Shine & Tyrone Shoelaces, Sept. 10; Kids That Fly & No Mind, Sept. 24. Free ticket at bit.ly/sonomusicfest
Wall Street Theater, 71 Wall St. Lineup: JD Souther, July 30, 8 p.m.; Baha Men, Aug. 13, 8 p.m., $49-$29; Jerry Douglas Band, Aug. 14, 8 p.m., $55-$35. Tickets at wallstreettheater.com.
Hot Summer Nights Series, Music Theatre of Connecticut, 509 Westport Ave. Lineup: David Sabella: The Razzle Dazzle of Chicago, The Musical, July 30, 8 p.m.; Elizabeth Ward Land, Still Within the Sound of My Voice: The Songs of Linda Ronstadt, Aug. 6, 8 p.m. musictheatreofct.com
Summer Concerts & Car Shows, Calf Pasture Beach, Calf Pasture Beach Road. Through Aug. 24. All concerts 7:30 p.m. Lineup: Rick Larrimore-Tribute to Rod Stewart, Aug.3; Captain Jack, Aug. 10; Pisani Music Company, Aug. 17; Tommy Lynn & One Hot Night, Aug. 24. fairfieldafterdark.com
Summer Music Festival, through Sept. 4. Bayley Beach lineup: 502’s, July 31, 5:30 p.m. Pinkney Park lineup: Ghost Light, Aug. 7, 5:30 p.m.; Cabinet, Aug. 14, 5:30 p.m.; Announcing 6/19, Aug. 21, 5:30 p.m.; Shovels & Rope, Aug. 28, 5:30 p.m.
Summer Concerts, Norwalk Green, East Ave. July 30-Sept. 17, 7-9 p.m. Lineup: Silver Steel Band, July 30. Rain date Aug. 5; Perry & Friends, Aug. 27. Rain date Aug. 28; The Magic Bus, Sept. 17. Rain date Sept. 18.
Jack Lynn’s Tribute to Dean Martin and Pals, Osteria Romana, 250 Westport Ave. Aug. 11, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Call 203-229-0844 for reservations.
Stage
Crystal Theatre performs “The Burning of Norwalk,” Ben Franklin Theatre, 66 Bayview Ave. Aug. 5 & 6, 7:30 p.m., $25 adults, $10 seniors, students. crystaltheatre.org
David Sabella in “The Razzle Dazzle of Chicago the Musical,” Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, 509 Westport Ave. July 30. 8-9:30 p.m., $50-$40. musictheatreofct.com
Visual Arts
“Biennial FOOTPRINT International Exhibit,” Center For Contemporary Printmaking Grace Ross Shanley Gallery, 299 West Ave. Through Aug. 28. contemprints.org
“Norwalk’s Changing Communities 13,000BC-1835,” Norwalk Historical Society, Mill Hill Historic Park Old Town Meeting House, 2 East Wall St. Register for a self-guided tour time slot at norwalkhistoricalsociety.org.
The Sono Collection and The Norwalk Art Space Community Partnership Celebrates local artists with the “Inaugural Journey” Exhibit, SoNo Collection, 100 N. Water St. Through Aug. 11.
Costume Exhibit, “Making It Last: Sustainable Fashion in Victorian America,” LockwoodMathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. Through Nov. 6. “Fragments of Light, Impressions of Color,” through Aug. 28. lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
“RAC Spotlight: Dana Goodfellow,” Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, 165 Rowayton Ave. On view. goodfellowart.com
“Photography and Sculpture,” Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. July 31-Aug. 28. Opening reception, July 31, 4-6 p.m. rowaytonarts.org.
RIDGEFIELD
Music
CHIRP Summer Concerts, Ballard Park, Main St. Through Sept 1. All concerts 7 p.m. Lineup: Mames Babegenoush, July 28; Crystal Shawanda, Aug. 2; Slaid Cleaves, Aug. 4; Low Down Brass Band, Aug. 9; The RTs, Aug. 11; Kyshona, Aug. 16; Seth Walker, Aug. 18; Max Baca & The Texmaniacs, Aug. 23; Wesli, Aug. 25; Tuba Skinny, Aug. 30; New Orleans Suspects, Sept. 1. chirpct.org
Hot Jazz on a Cool Summer Evening with the Pete Wikul Band, Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane. July 30, 8 p.m., $30. Reservations at ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org.
The High Kings, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. July 30, 8 p.m., $55-$49.50; Styx’s Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love Concert, July 31, 4 p.m., $49.50; Chris Isaak, Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m., $125-$99; Boz Scaggs: Out of the Blues Tour, Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m., $145-$125. ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Stage
Thrown Stone Theatre Company perform at Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance, 440 Main St. Lineup: “Athena,” Through Aug. 6; “Hysterical,” through Aug. 7. thrownstone.org
Visual Arts
“First Response: A Collection of Works by Terrence Mahon,” D.Colabella Fine Art Gallery, 410 Main St. Throuh Sept. 11.
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. Exhibits: “52 Artists: A Feminist Milestone,” through Jan 8, 2023. Related event: Aldrich After Hours-Featuring music and art-making inspired by the current exhibit, Aug. 5, 5-7 p.m., Free members, or $12 adult, $7 student/senior. Add two drink tickets for $8 for guests ages 21+. aldrichart.org
STAMFORD
Music
Summer Concert Series, Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, 151 Brookdale Road. Through Aug. 28, 5-7 p.m. Lineup: Cookie Thomas, July 31; Abbie Gardner, Aug. 7; Maria Tiscia & Rio Bound, Aug. 14; Sun Kings, Aug. 21; Sister Sun, Aug. 28. fairfieldafterdark.com
Drive-In Concerts: Pour Some 80’s On Me, Museum & Nature Center, 151 Scofieldtown Road (north parking lot). Sept. 23, 8-11 p.m. Tickets at stamfordmuseum.org.
Alive@Five Concert Series, Mill River Park, Washington Blvd. Through Aug. 4. Lineup: Walk the Moon, July 28; T.I., Aug. 4. All concerts begin at 5 p.m. stamford-downtown.com
Visual Arts
“Fabric and Thread: Quilts as Wall Art” by Margaret Cibulsky, Mayor’s Gallery 10th fl. Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd. Through Sept. 7.
“Vivian & Stanley Reed Marine Show,” Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery, 39 Franklin St. On view through July 28. stamfordartassociation.org
“Discovering Color: Two Decades of Abstraction,” Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Through Sept. 11. stamfordmuseum.org/dash
HedgeFun, outdoor sculpture exhibit features 16 topiaries on display throughout Downtown Stamford on sidewalks and in parks. Through Sept. stamford-downtown.com
STRATFORD
Music
Sunset Concert Series, Paradise Green, Huntington Road. Through Aug. 30. 7 p.m. Lineup: Royal Kings, Aug. 2; The Void, Aug. 9; Shameless, Aug. 16; Kenn Morr Band, Aug. 23; Chauncey Street Band, Aug. 30. fairfieldafterdark.com
Live Music at Outriggers, 555 Broad St. Lineup: Mike LoGuidice, July 28; Ray Vasso, July 29; Dawn & Greg, July 30; Bernie Gagliardi, July 31. Showtimes: Thu 5-8 p.m.; Fri-Sat 6-9 p.m.; Sun 4-7 p.m. outriggersrestaurant.com
Visual Arts
“Stuff I See” by Nicole Irene, Stratford Library Main Lobby, 2203 Main St. Through July 30. stratfordlibrary.org
WESTPORT
Music
Heida Hermanns Piano Competition, MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Tpke., Aug. 11-13. Tickets can be purchased for individual events or as a three-day package at theheida.mocawestport.org.
Music at MoCA Concert Series, MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Tpke. Through Nov. 19. All concerts 7 p.m. Lineup: Danish String Quartet, Aug. 5; Mariel Bildsten, Aug. 20. mocawestport.org
Summer Concert Series, Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, 40 Jesup Road. Through Aug. 19. Lineup: American Patchwork Quarted, Aug. 7, 7 p.m.; Hiss Golden Messenger & Aoife O’ Donovan, Aug. 12, 7 p.m.; Paula Boggs Band, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m. levittpavilion.com
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, 40 Jesup Road. Lineup: Eileen Ivers, July 28, 7:30 p.m.; Twiddle, Mihali, 9th Power, July 29, 3 p.m.; Twiddle, Eggy, Dwight & Nicole, July 30, 3 p.m.; Incendio, July 31, 7 p.m.; Lucy Kalantari & The Jazz Cats, Aug. 3, 7 p.m. levittpavilion.com