PLAN ON IT
Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRANFORD
Comedy Night featuring Kenny Ortega and Brian Beaudoin, Thimble Island Brewery, 16 Business Park. Sept. 26, 8-10 p.m. $25. Show will be indoors. Capacity is limited and tables will be socially distant. All public areas will be cleaned, wiped, and sanitized regularly as per state mandate. First beer is on the house. 954-729-6282, comedycraftbeer.com
BRIDGEPORT
Anthony Rodia, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 25, 26, 7, 9:30 p.m. $180-$60. 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. Line-up: “Actually Iconic: Richard Estes,” Sept. 25; “Double Take: The Art of Elizabeth King,” Oct. 2; “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. Jen Durkin's Steal Your Funk, Sept. 26; Phat Astronaut, Oct. 3; 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. See story, Page 5.
BROOKFIELD
Brookfield Theatre for the Arts Staged Reading of “By The Skin Of Our Teeth,” livestreamed performance, Sept. 26-28. Limit 100 viewers. brookfieldtheatre.org
DANBURY
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
DARIEN
“Inspirations of Sea and Sky” impressionist paintings by Catherine Andersen, Geary Gallery, 576 Boston Post Road. In-person exhibit runs through Sept. 30. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-655-6633, gearygallery.com
ESSEX
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 Thurs-Mon through mid-October, $33 sunset, $28 daytime. 860-767-8269, orgctrivermuseum.org
FAIRFIELD
Fairfield Comedy Club presents Ronny Chieng, Circle Hotel backyard patio, Sept. 26, 5, 7 p.m. $35, $45 VIP lawn seats. Masks and social distance required. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Online Opening Lecture: “Andrew Forge: The Limits of Sight,” Fairfield University Art Museum, Sept. 24, 4-5 p.m. Free. 203-254-4046, fairfield.edu/museum
Bennett Center for Judaic Studies present the Adolph and Ruth Schnurmacher Scholar-in-Residence Lecture, “People of the (Printed/Digital) Book: Printing and the Birth of the Jewish Bookshelf,” by Rabbi Joseph A. Skloot, PhD, hosted by Fairfield University online, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. Register at fairfield.edu/bennettprograms for link.
Fairfield Museum and the Fairfield Chapter of the National Charity League are accepting vendor signups 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, firstserved basis. Call or visit the website to reserve your space. 203-2591598, fairfieldhistory.org
GREENWICH
Juried Exhibit, Greenwich Art Center's Bendheim Gallery, 299 Greenwich Ave. Sept. 30-Oct.24. Viewing hours by appointment, weekdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., weekends noon-4 p.m. Entries for consideration are being accepted, Sept. 8-15. Link for entry at greenwichartsociety.org
Greenwich Art Society’s “The Art of Carol Dixon,” exhibit, through Oct. 2, at the Garden Café at Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Road. Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Works can be purchased through the Greenwich Art Society. 203-629-1533, e-mail admin@greenwichartsociety.org, greenwichartsociety.org
Historical Society Museum Gallery, 47 Strickland Road. “An Unfinished Revolution: The Woman’s Suffrage Centennial,” through Nov. 1. WedSun, 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, 9:3010:30 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.” 203869-0376, brucemuseum.org
LITCHFIELD
Outdoor Concert: CT Troubadour Nekita Waller & Band, Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road. Sept. 25, 6:30 -8 p.m. Free. BYOB and chairs and blankets. Donations accepted. Masks required. 860-567-8302, thecommunitycenter.org
LYME
“Point of View: The 99th Annual Elected Artist Exhibition,”and “Animal Kingdom,” Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St. Through Oct. 1. Wed-Sun, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., or by appointment. 860-434-7802, lymeartassociation.org
MADISON
Fall Harvest Festival, Madison Beach Hotel, 94 West Wharf Road. Sept. 27, noon-4 p.m. Free admission. Masks are required at all times. Advance register required to save your spot to shop. Controlled entry/ exit to comply with capacity limitations. 203-245-1404, curiocollection3.hilton.com
MILFORD
“Jim Henson and the Muppet Show,” virtual discussion hosted by Milford Public Library on Zoom, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. Register at milfordlibrary.org
Milford Performance Center Drive-In Live Concert Series: Frontier Journey Tribute, CT Post Mall (Sears front lot), Boston Post Road. Sept. 26, 7 p.m.; Jam Festival, Sept. 27. 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.
Milford Pride virtual events on Zoom: “Authentically YOU: Self Love for LGBTQ+ Youth & their Families,” Sept. 25, 7-9 p.m. Free; Virtual Viewing of the film “Disclosure,” Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Netflix Party to watch and will provide the link on Facebook 10 minutes prior to show time. Q&A with Jillian Celantano to follow. Advance register for the Q&A. Register on our Facebook page “Milford CT Pride,” or milfordpride.org
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. 203-2147554, spiritsofmilford.com
Milford Arts Council is accepting submissions for its next exhibit “The Story of Women.” Digital submissions due, Sept. 25. Exhibit runs Oct. 15-Nov. 19. 203-878-6674, milfordarts.org
MORRIS
College Street Music Hall presents Twilight Concerts on The Farm: Dark Star Orchestra, South Farm, 21 Higbie Road. Sept. 29, 30, 4 p.m. Visit website for tickets. collegestreetmusichall.com
NEW CANAAN
Member Show, Carriage Barn Arts Center, 681 South Ave. Exhibit ingallery and virtually through Oct. 11. Free members. Suggested donation for guests. 203-594-3638, 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 203966-9700, 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, Hannan-Eberstadt Preserve, through Oct. 31. newcanaanlandtrust.org
NEW MILFORD
Comedy Quarantine-LOS=Laugh OutSide, The Silo, 44 Upland Road. Sept. 26, 5-9 p.m. Lawn opens 5 p.m., show starts 6 p.m. $15. Bring your own chair, snacks and libations. Bring a nonperishable food item, all donated items go to New Milford Social Services. Reserve tickets by phone or email. 860350-8152, kbjbradio@gmail.com
NEWTOWN
Choose Love Book Club discuss “Nurturing Healing Love: A Mother’s Journey of Hope” by Scarlett Lewis, Sept. 30. chooselovemovement.org
NORWALK
Not Your Usual Book Club discussion of “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean, hosted by Norwalk Library on Zoom, Sept. 24, 3 p.m. Register with Susannah at sviolino@norwalkpl.org
Focus on Fiction:Adult Writing Program, hosted by Norwalk Public Library on Zoom, Through Nov. 30, 10:30 a. m.-noon. Sessions: Oct. 5, 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/virtualprograms
Norwalk based documentary, “The Sexy Six: A Story of Lifelong Friendship.” hosted by Norwalk Historical Society will run online Sept. 25-Oct. 4. Director talk back on Zoom, Oct. 1, 5:30 p.m. Registration required to view the film and join the talk. Register at norwalkhistoricalsociety.org
“Songbirds of the Northeast,” live, nature-friendly webinar hosted by Norwalk Library and Norwalk River Watershed Association on Zoom, Sept. 24, noon. Register in advance at bit.ly/3jHqjbw
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
RIDGEFIELD
Films: “Memento,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Sept. 24, 8 p.m. $12-$10; “Stop Making Sense,” Sept. 25, 8 p.m. $12-$10; “Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban,” Sept. 26, 2 p.m. $12-$10, under 12 free; “ET-The Extra Terrestrial,” Sept. 26, 8 p.m. $12-$10; “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” Sept. 29, 7 p.m. $12.50; “I Am Not Your Negro,” Sept. 30, 7 p.m. Free. Tickets must be reserved in advance. Masks and social distance required at all times. Comedy: Nate Bargatze, Sept. 28, 5:30 p.m. $52. Show held in the field under the tent next to the Playhouse. Social distance required. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Outdoor Concert: Lotus Chamber Music Collective, Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. Sept. 25. $20, $15 members of The Aldrich and RSO subscribers. . Register at shop.aldrichart.org
SHELTON
Legends of Fear Haunted Hayride, Fairview Tree Farm, 2 Saw Mill City Road. Through Oct. 31. $25. Sept. 26-27, Oct. 2, 4, 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. 203-9449090, legendsoffear.com
STAMFORD
Avon Theatre, 272 Bedford St. InPerson screenings: “The Nest,” Sept. 24, 7:15 p.m.; “Blackbird,” Sept. 24, 7:45 p.m. avontheatre.org
Drive-In Movie Nights: “Ferdinand,” Museum & Nature Center, 151 Scofieldtown Road (north parking lot). Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m. gates open, 8:30 p.m. movie. Starting at $40 in advance at stamfordmuseum.org,
Leo Dan “Celebrando a una Leyenda,” Palace Theatre, 61 Atlanic St. Sept. 27, 7 p.m. palacestamford.org or by calling the box office at 203325-4466.
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. stamforddowntown.com
STRATFORD
Books Over Coffee with “The Women with Silver Wings” by Katherine Sharp Landdeck, virtual book discussion hosted by Stratford Library on Zoom, Sept. 30, noon-1 p.m. Register at stratfordlibrary.org.
Fright Haven Haunted House, Stratford Square, 411 Barnum Ave. cutoff. Sept. 25-26, 7:30-11 p.m.; 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
Sunday Afternoon Talks with “High Speed Rail in Japan & China” with guest speaker Jim Cameron, virtal talk hosted by Stratford Library on Zoom, Oct. 4, 2 p.m. 203-385-4162. Register at stratfordlibrary.libcal.com
TRUMBULL
Connecticut Comedy Festival presents Brian Regan, Indian Ledge Park, Indian Ledge Park Road. Sept 27, 5 p.m. $40. Outdoor, socially distanced, picnic style show, bring your own food, non-alcoholic beverages, chairs or blankets to sit on. Advance tickets only. No tickets available at the door. connecticutcomedyfestival.com
UNCASVILLE / MOHEGAN SUN
Joe Machi, Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Sept. 24, 8 p.m.; Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 26, 7, 9:30 p.m. $55-$25; In the Comedy Club: Spinnato’s Comedy Magic Show, Sept. 26, 4 p.m., Sept. 27, 5 p.m. $15, $10. comixroadhouse.com mohegansun.com
WESTPORT
StoryFest, virtual event hosted by Westport Library runs through Sept. 29. Features live and pre-recorded author events, featuring authors and creators in fiction, comics, young adult fiction, and middle grade fiction. westportlibrary.org.
“Westport In Focus,” online exhibit collaboration between the Westport Museum for History & Culture and Westport photographer Jerri Graham. The exhibit on social media platforms allows Westporters to tell their own stories about living in the town considered “ground zero” for the coronavirus epidemic in the state.
WILTON
Booked for Lunch History Reading Group with “Creating Connecticut: Critical Moments That Shaped a Great State,” hosted by Wilton Historical Society on Zoom, Sept. 24, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Suggested contribution $10. Registration required to info@wiltonhistorical.org wiltonhistorical.org
Wilton Library’ s drive-thru window to pick up physical materials is open. Drive-thru located on Godfrey Place, will be open Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Library building remains closed to the public. 203-762-3950.
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