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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT Comedy
Roy Wood Jr., Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. May 14, 15, 7 & 9 p.m. $150$50. Shows will follow all State guidelines for reopening. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Music
Sunday Jazz Brunch with New Haven Jazz Underground, Black Rock Social House, 2895 Fairfield Ave. May 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. fairfieldafterdark.com
Greater CT Youth Orchestras Spring Concerts, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave. May 16, 1-2:30 p.m., 3:30-4:30 p.m., or 5:30-7 p.m. $15. theklein.org
Light Warriors, Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. May 14, 8 p.m. Limited Live Audience show. InPerson tickets: $30-$25; Skyfactor, May 15, 9 p.m. In-Person and Livestream show. Limited In-Person tickets: $20. Livestream tickets are Pay What You Can, $100-$5. bijoutheatrect.net
Visual Arts
Arcade Mall, City Lights Gallery, and Ursa Gallery. City Lights and Ursa Gallery offer companion exhibits: City Lights exhibit, “Pandemic Art;” and “Here Comes the Sun” at Ursa Gallery. Art galleries open until 7 p.m. citylightsgallery.org, bridgeport-art-trail.org
“Photorealism: Fixing the Fleeting Moment,” Housatonic Museum of Art on the Housatonic Community College Campus, 900 Lafayette Blvd. New exhibit on view through Dec. 2021; “The Roots of Abstraction,” 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
DANBURY Visual Arts
“Abstractions: Shadows & Runes” photos by Joy Bush, Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E Liberty St. Through May 28. Viewing in-person and virtually. 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
Senior Portfolio Exhibit, virtual exhibit featured in Flickr albums open to viewing on the Western Connecticut State University Department of Art web page. Presented by the Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU, see diverse works in graphic design, illustration, photography and studio arts created by this year’s B.A. in Visual Art candidates. Visit bit.ly/3vkPQgnto view the entire portfolio of works. An in-person exhibit of a limited selection of these works will be held through May 30 at the Brookfield Craft Center Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery, 286 Whisconier Road in Brookfield. Viewing times: Tue-Fri noon-5 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-4 p.m. Free admission. Masks and social distancing required.
DARIEN Visual Arts
“Nature. Emotion. Connection. Community” works by Meredith Mulhearn, Geary Gallery, 576 Boston Post Road. Through May 29. In-person exhibit. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203655-6633, gearygallery.com
FAIRFIELD Music
Sacred Heart University’s Choral Program Presents: Choral Celebration of Women Composers, virtual presentation hosted by Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts, May 18, 7:30 p.m.- 12:00 a.m. Free. $10 suggested donation. sacredheart.edu
Music
Svetlana and The Delancey Five, Trinity Episcopal Church front lawn, 651 Pequot Ave. May 15, 3-4:30 p.m. $55. Social distancing, masks and be registered in advance for contact tracing purposes. Bring chairs. Tickets online at trinitysouthport.org/music
Summer Concerts at Sherman Green Gazebo, corner of Post & Reef Road: Jim Royle Drum Studio, May 23; The Girls, May 27; Blue Water, May 29; The 5’Clocks, June 3; Clams Casino, June 5; The Sun Kings, June 6; The Low Darts, June 10. All concerts 6-8 p.m. For weather updates call Fairfield Parks & Recreation at 203-2563144. fairfieldrecreation.com
“Shining Through,” virtual concert performed by Fairfield County Children’s Choir, May 15, 7-8 p.m. $30 per household. Tickets on bit.ly/3eUYdZG. singfccc.org
Zachary Williams of The Lone Bellow, Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford St. May 13, 8 p.m. $48. Visit website for tickets. fairfieldtheatre.org
Stage
Jib Productions Play With Your Food presents three performances of a new set of three short plays: “Sister Resisters;,” “In Metonym;” and “On the Rocks,” Outdoor performances at Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St., May 18-19, noon; and at Montgomery Pinetum, 129 Bible St., Greenwich, May 20, noon. Optional boxed lunches: Fairfield from The Pantry, and in Cos Cob, by MeliMelo. $60 with lunch; $40 without lunch. Bring your own chairs. Masks required for entry and all COVIDsafety regulations followed. For more information and tickets: Call Box Office at 203-293-8729 or visit online at jibproductions.org.
Visual Arts
“Outside” show by Art/Place members, Fairfield Theater Company building, 70 Sanford St. On view in the gallery daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. until futher notice. 203-3191404
“By Design: Theater and Fashion in the Photography of Lalla Essaydi” art exhibit featuring photos by Lalla Essaydi, 3-D virtual tour and audio guide, presented by Fairfield University Art Museum’s Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, on view through the museum’s website, through May 21. thequicklive.com fairfield.edu/museum
GREENWICH Visual arts
Dario Campanile’s “Contemporary Art Exhibit,” Sorokin Gallery, 96 Greenwich Ave. Through June 1. Gallery viewing: 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. 203-856-9048, sorokingallery.com
Exhibit of Paintings by Suellen Frick Lash, Greenwich Hospital Garden Cafe, 5 Perryridge Road. Through June 30, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. daily. All works can be purchased by contacting the Greenwich Art society, Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 203-629-1533 or e-mail admin@greenwichartsociety.org
“Greenwich Gardens & Landscapes, Past & Present,” Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road. Through Sept. 5. Spring Exhibit features rarely seen architectural and landscape drawings and photos of some of Greenwich’s finest gardens designed by pioneers of American landscaped design. Related event: Cocktails with the Curator, June 3, 5-6 p.m. $10 members, $20 nonmembers. Admission to the Galleries is advanced online ticket reservation only. Masks required. 203-869-6899, greenwichhistory.org
“Art to the Avenue Strolling Gallery,” Greenwich Art’s Council, 299 Greenwich Ave. Through May
31, 4-6 p.m. greenwichartscouncil.org
“Let in, Let go,” a multi-sensory video projection installation created by Holly Danger, a video artist based in Stamford, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Now on view. Bruce Museum has re-opened to members and the public. Admission will be on a “Pay as You Wish” basis through Sept. 6. Suggested donation of $10 per adult. Proceeds help support exhibits and programs. 203-869-0376, brucemuseum.org
MILFORD Music
Live Music at Pit Stop Cafe, 338 Bridgeport Ave.: Cassandra & The Knighthawks, May 15, 8-11 p.m. 203-874-7867. fairfieldafterdark.com
Live Music at Milford Sports Pub & Grill, 290 Old Gate Lane: Suck’ R Punch, May 16, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $10. 203-252-2550. fairfieldafterdark.com
Summer Pop Up: Music with Elana Zabari & Donna Travis, Firehouse Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Ave. May 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Donations welcome. 203-878 6647, milfordarts.org
Outdoors
Milford Performance Center Drive-In Live Concert Series: Creamery Station, Connecticut Post Mall Sears Front Lot, May 14, 7 p.m. $100-$55; Last Child-Celebrating Aerosmith’s 50th Anniversary, May 15, 7 p.m. $95-$55. 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 with a barrier of a car and distance between vehicles for a safe and enjoyable concert experience. Backup FM transmission. 203723-3672. Tickets at milfordperformancecenter.org.
NEW CANAAN Visual Arts
“Kathleen Jacobs: Soars,” Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 66 Elm St. Through June 19. Heather Gaudio Fine Arts PROJECTS, located on 78 Elm St. “Richard Serra, Selected Prints” through July 1. TueSat 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 203-8019590, heathergaudiofineart.com
“David Hartt: A Colored Garden,” The Glass House. Exhibit on view through Nov. 15. theglasshouse.org
“Spectrum Contemporary Art Exhibit Ode to Color,” through May 15; “Tour of NYBG Kusama: Cosmic Nature,” May 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “Through Our Eyes IX New Canaan High School Art Exhibit,” Carriage Barn Arts Center, 681 South Ave. Exhibit will also feature a juried selection of work by NCHS Alumni. In gallery & virtually online. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. Masks required. 203594-3638, carriagebarn.org
“PAINT,” Silvermine Gallery, 1037 Silvermine Road. Through June 30. In-person viewing. CDC and CT State guidelines will be
followed. Exhibit can also be viewed online. Galleries open Tue-Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 203-9669700, ext. 3, silvermineart.org
NEW MILFORD Visual Arts
“Still Life and Landscapes” by Susan Grisell, Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio, 11 Railroad St. Through May 30. Gallery hours: Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. gallery25ct.com
NORWALK Music
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra offers Streamed Spring Chamber Music Concerts: “Woodwinds & Brass,” May 21, 7 p.m. $20 per household, $5 students. Tickets at norwalksymphony.org/buy-online
Wall Street Theater presents A Night of Music Under the Stars with Tusk-Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Art Park at Wall Street, 23 Isaacs St. May 14, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. show. $90-$60. Socially distanced seating. Tickets at wallstreettheater.com
Goodstock, Wall Street Theater, 71 Wall St. May 15, 7 p.m. In-person and live stream. In-person: $28 general admission, $78 VIP, and available at goodstock2021.eventbrite.com. Virtual live streaming: $25, and available at wallstreettheater.live/#!/landingPage/ GoodStock. Hosted by The Glorious Recovery Foundation, a nonprofit founded to encourage people recovering from alcohol and drug addiction to stay in recovery. The substance and alcohol-free show features five Hip Hop performers all in recovery themselves: B-RAiN, Joe Nester, KC Makes Music, REM ONE, and Colicchie. All Connecticut and CDC guidelines will be adhered to and will offer a limited number of in-person seats. In person tickets at wallstreettheater.com; live stream tickets at wallstreettheater.live
RIDGEFIELD
Comedy
A Night of Comedy with Seth Meyers, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. May 16, 4 & 7:30 p.m. Live show takes place outdoors under a tent next to the Playhouse. $90. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Music
Live Music with Mark Bridgman, Sarah’s Wine Bar, 20 West Lane. May 14, 7 p.m. fairfieldafterdark.com
ACT of Connecticut’s Annual Gala, “Into The Woods-In Concert,” ACT of Connecticut, 36 Old Quarry Road. In-person event May 14 & 15, 7 p.m. Each evening includes a festive pre-show cocktail reception, culinary delights from local restaurants, silent and live auctions, intermission desserts and full performance of “Into the Woods-In Concert.” Prices start at $250. Gala tickets are limited and available on a first-come, firstserved basis. For more information, visit ACTOFCTGALA21.givesmart.com, call the box office at 475-215-5497 or email gala@actofct.org
Visual Arts
“After the Mobile,” a two-part solo exhibit by artist Tim Prentice that features twenty indoor works, five outdoor works, and a video portrait of the artist, presented both in the Museum’s galleries and Sculpture Garden. The indoor exhibit on view through Oct. 4, and the outdoor installation on view from Sept. 19, 2021-April 24, 2022. “Clarity Haynes: Collective Transmission,” on view, through Sept. 6. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. aldrichart.org
STAMFORD Comedy
Fairfield Comedy Festival hosts Cigars, Bourbon and Comedy with Kevin McCaffrey, Connecticut Cigar Company, 43 Bank St. May 13, 7 & 9 p.m. $50. Socially distanced and temperatures checked at the door. BYOB permitted. connecticutcomedyfestival.com
Stage
“Live Performance: LIVE DRAWING: A Portrait of the Mona Lisa,” Curtain Call’s Kweskin Theatre, 1349 Newfield Ave. Through May 16, 2 p.m. No intermission. Face coverings required. Patrons will be seated six feet apart side-to-side, utilizing every other row of the theatre.Visit website for tickets. 203-461-6358, curtaincallinc.com
Visual Arts
“Artistic Celebration of Motherhood,” virtual exhibit offered online by Stamford Art Association, through May 31. stamfordartassociation.org
“The Artistry of Fans Exhibit” and “Stamford's Toy Chest Exhibit,” Stamford History Center, 1508 High Ridge Road. Duel exhibits on view through June 1. For visiting hours visit stamfordhistory.org, 203-329-1183.
“Bodies in Motion,” Loft Artists Gallery, 575 Pacific St. Through June 13. In-gallery all member exhibit. Gallery hours: Fridays 5-7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 1-4 p.m. Facemasks required. 203-2472027, loftartists.org
STATEWIDE
North Shore Animal League America’s 27th Annual Global Pet Adoptathon®, through May 31. Highlighting the plight of homeless animals and the mission to find them responsible, loving homes. Local rescue organizations under the CARE CT umbrella, including Companion Pet Rescue, Brass City, New Haven Animal Shelter, and Wells Valley, will be hosting adoption events at several locations on weekends during May. Check Animal League America’s website at animalleague.org/ events/ for details on the events.
WESTPORT Comedy
Connecticut Comedy Festival hosts Michael Ian Black, Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court. May 15, 7 p.m. $55, $65 VIP. Tickets at connecticutcomedyfestival.com
Lectures
“Capturing the Most Elusive Objects in the Solar System” by Thierry Legault, virtual webinar hosted by Westport Astronomical Society on Zoom, May 18, 8-10 p.m. Alternatively a live stream on YouTube. Interactive Q&A. Register at was-ct.org
Music
Outdoor Concert: MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Tpke. 203-5722720, mocawestport.org Jazz at Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Spotlight: Isaiah J. Thompson, May 14, 7 p.m. $105, $90 seniors, students; Alexa Tarantino, May 28, 7 p.m. $105, $90 seniors, students.
Visual Arts
“Rise & Shine” by Ken Buhler, Cathy Choi, Catherine Howe, Michelle Sakhai, Rosalind Tallmadge, Amy Simon Fine Art, 123 Post Road E. Through May 15, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. amysimonfineart.com
“Elisa Contemporary Art PopUp Exhibit, A Glimpse Ahead,” George Billis Gallery, 166 Main St. May 14-June 13, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Opening Reception May 14, 4-7 p.m. and Closing Reception June 10, 5-7 p.m. elisacontemporaryart.com
“Sign Language” which is comprised of 25 small signs with words that change in ironic or humorous ways, such as LOVE/ LEAVE or CHOOSE/LOSE or SHIELD/YIELD, by Miggs Burroughs, Westport Book Shop’s Drew Friedman Art Place, 23 Jesup Road. On view through May. The exhibit is open to the public during the Book Shop’s business hours: Tue-Fri 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sun noon-5 p.m. (closed Mondays).