THINGS TO DO
Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT Comedy
Jared Freid, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. July 8, 7:30 p.m.; July 9, 10, 7 & 9 p.m. $-$. Shows will follow all State guidelines. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Music
St. Ann Black Rock Summer Concerts, 481 Brewster St. Line-Up: Alpaca Gnomes, July 13; What Up Funk, July 20; Fingersleeve, July 27; Gunsmoke, Aug. 3. All these concerts 6:30-8:30 p.m. Stratford Orchestra, Aug. 10; Get Lit, Aug. 17; Tangled Vine, Aug. 24. All these concerts 6-8 p.m. $5 age 12 and up. No pets. BYOB snacks, dinner, beverages, chairs, blankets. Italian Ice, water for sale
Stephen Clair Trio, Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. July 9. Live show, 8-9:30 p.m. Live stream, 3 p.m. In-Person tickets: $20; Live-stream tickets: $15-$100. Above show livestream tickets are Pay What You Can. 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 Specials
Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St., The Museum will only be open Saturdays and Sundays. Children’s play area will remain closed, the gift shop will open on request to one group at a time. 1907 B&M steam engine, the Railway Post Office car, the RDC, and a caboose will be open. The “Railyard Local,” a short train ride in the historic Danbury rail yard, pulled by a vintage locomotive, will run both days. Masks required. danburyrailwaymuseum.org
“Pop-Up & Play,” CityCenter Danbury, 250 Main St. In collaboration with Blue Haus Group, “Pop-Up & Play” event series will run along Main St. every Friday, through Aug. fairfieldafterdark.com
Visual Arts
Six Western Connecticut State University recipients of the Master of Fine Arts degree will present their works in the M.F.A. Thesis Exhibit, at the Blue Mountain Gallery in New York, through July 10. Admission is free for public viewing in person at the gallery, located in Suite 200, 547 W. 27th St. in Manhattan. Gallery will be open Wed-Sat noon-6 p.m. Online viewing of the portfolios of the six artists participating in the M.F.A. Thesis Exhibit available at bit.ly/3yAIyYA. robeaul@wcsu.edu or hills@wcsu.edu.
“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. Regular gallery hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Masks and social distance required. 203-791-1474, stillrivereditions.com
FAIRFIELD Comedy
One Funny Lisa Marie, SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Road. July 17, 18, 2:30 p.m. $35. connecticutcomedyfestival.com
Dave Attell, Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford St. July 10, 8 p.m. $45, $35 reserved. fairfieldtheatre.org
Music
Donavon Frankenreiter with Brandon Jenner, Fairfield Theatre Company StageOne, 70 Sanford St. July 14, 8 p.m. $48. fairfieldtheatre.org
Audubon Summer Concerts at Farm Pond, Connecticut Audubon Society Center, 2325 Burr St. Through Aug. 7. Line-Up: The Shamrogues Traditional Irish music, July
10. All concerts 5-6 p.m. $20 per person, per concert. Children under 10 free. 203-259-6305, ext. 109, jguenther@ctaudubon.org
Summer Concerts at Sherman Green Gazebo, corner of Post & Reef Road: Back Beat, July 8; The Cameos, July 10; Steve D’Agostino, July 11. All concerts 6-8 p.m. For weather updates call Fairfield Parks & Recreation at 203-256-3144. fairfieldrecreation.com
Peanut Butter Jam Concert at Sherman Green Gazebo, corner of Post & Reef Road: Ryan Sanangelo, July 14. For weather updates call Fairfield Parks & Recreation at 203-256-3144. fairfieldrecreation.com
Visual Arts
“Another Opening, Another Show” Member show, Art/Place Gallery in the Fairfield Theater Company building, 70 Sanford St. Show can be seen through Aug. 29. Reception July 18, 2-5 p.m. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. artplacegallery.org or call 203-374-9720 or 646258-6912.
“Topping the Charts: The Rise of Bridgeport’s Columbia Records,” Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. Opens July 31. Museum is open every day 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free Museum members, $5 nonmember adults, $3 students and seniors, and kids under 5 are free. fairfieldhistory.org
“Photo Exhibit by Harrison Gordon,” Pequot Library Perkin Gallery, 720 Pequot Ave. Through Sept. 18. In-person exhibit browsing hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. Masks and physical distancing required. 203-259-0346, pequotlibrary.org
GREENWICH Music
Summer Concert Series, Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Arch St. Through Aug. 18. Line-Up: Sun Kings, July 14. All concerts 7:15 p.m. fairfieldafterdark.com
Music on the Great Lawn Series: Justine Goggin, Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road. July 8. Grounds open for picnicing 5:30 p.m., Concert 6:30-8 p.m. Masks are required inside buildings and suggested outdoors. Registration required at greenwichhistory.org.
Visual arts
“Summer Show,” GR Art Gallery, 1086 Long Ridge Road. Through Sept. 1. 203-274-7497, grartgalleries.com
“Greenwich Gardens & Landscapes, Past & Present,” Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road. Through Sept. 5. $10 members, $20 nonmembers. Admission to the Galleries is advanced online ticket reservation only. Masks required. 203-869-6899, greenwichhistory.org
Greenwich Art Society Presents “104th Annual Juried Exhibit,” Greenwich Art Society Bendheim Gallery, 299 Greenwich Ave. Through Sept. 9. Bendheim Gallery will be open Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for exhibit viewing. Call the Greenwich Arts Council first at 203-8626750 first for Covid/attendance tracking first. No masks required. Closing reception and awards ceremony, Sept. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. All works can be purchased by contacting the Greenwich Art Society at
203-629-1533, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mon-Fri, or by email admin@greenwichartsociety.org greenwichartsociety.org.
“Chain Reaction: The Photography of Patrick Nagatani,” Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Through Oct. 10; “Amazon Rainforest: Beauty, Destruction, Hope,” exhibit on view through Oct. 10. Required admission timed tickets. 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
Summer Pop Up Line-Up: Dance Party with NYC Dancer/Choreographer Maria Cherniske & Friends, Walnut Beach Pier; Outdoor Art Exhibit along the fence of Wasson Field, Constitution Dr., with music by Kayte Devlin, July 10. 203-878 6647, milfordarts.org
Perform
Pantochino Productions Inc., Professional not-for-profit theatre for family audiences offers its Pantochino Curbside Tiki Show. Pantochino Curbside offers an original mini musical performed at a safe distance live in your yard or driveway, just for you and your family. The season kicks off with “The Tiki Show,” performances July-Sept. $125. Schedule at pantochino.com
Visual Arts
Shelton Art League Members Art Exhibit, Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave. Through July 30. Current library Hours: Mon 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tue-Thu 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Fri 1-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
NEW CANAAN
Music
Waveny House Summer Concert Series, 677 South Ave. Through Sept. 1. Line-Up: Otis & The Hurricanes, July 14. Raindate July 15; Doug Allen, July 21. Raindate July 22. All concerts 7:30-9:30 p.m. Raindates are the next day. 203-5943610 for cancellation information. fairfieldafterdark.com
Stage
“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” Summer Theatre of New Canaan, July 10, 11, 18, 24, 25, 31, Aug. 1. Showtimes: Sat & Sun at 10 a.m. or noon. Tickets start at $15. stonc.org
Visual Arts
“DAN MAKARA: Abstracts and Neon Work,” Jean Jacobs Gallery, 84 Main St. Through July 15. Wed, Thu, Fri 11a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 3-8 p.m. More information e-mail or call. e.jeanjacobsgallery@gmail.com 203-703-8762. jeanjacobsgallery.com
“Matthew Shlian: Light Years,” Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 66 Elm St. Through Aug. 7. Heather Gaudio Fine Arts PROJECTS, located on 78 Elm St. Tue-Sat 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 203-801-9590, heathergaudiofineart.com
“David Hartt: A Colored Garden,” The Glass House. Exhibit on view through Nov. 15. theglasshouse.org
NORWALK Festivals
NICE Festival, Oyster Shell Park, N. Water St. July 10, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Suggested donation $10 per person, children under 12 Free. All are welcome regardless of ability to donate. Multi-Cultural Celebration
with Food, Live Music & Dance, Arts & Crafts. All ages welcome. Bring blankets and chairs. NO coolers or glass containers permitted. norwalknice.org
Music
Calf Pasture Summer Concerts & Car Shows, Calf Pasture Beach, Calf Pasture Beach Road. July 14-Aug. 25. Line-Up: Gloria Estefan Tribute Show, July 14. All concerts 7-9:30 p.m. Resident Beach & Park pass required, or a fee of $20 Beach, $5 Vet’s Park. fairfieldafterdark.com
Hot Summer Nights Series, Music Theatre of Connecticut, 509 Westport Ave. Line-Up: “An Evening with Liberace” performed by David Maiocco, July 10. Performances begin 8 p.m. $40-$50. Tickets can only be purchased online in pairs. For single tickets or larger pods, call MTC to check for availability. 203454-3883, admin@musictheatreofct.com musictheatreofct.com
Stage
Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts and The City of Norwalk launch the first annual Broadway in the Park concert series, “Broadway in Mathews Park,” every Sunday in Aug., 5-7 p.m. The series begins on Aug. 8, with “Mary Poppins” & “The Little Mermaid.” Picnic and enjoy live performances of Broadway Disney classics including hits from “The Little Mermaid,” “Mary Poppins,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” “Frozen, “Moana” and more. Food trucks on site and pop-up surprises for interested families with younger fans. All tickets $25-$12. Mathews Park is located at 295 West Ave. norwalk-conservatory.ticketleap.com/broadway-in-the-park/
Visual Arts
“A Dialogue in Styles, Jahmane and Adger Cowans,” The Norwalk ArtSpace, 455 West Ave. Exhibit opens July 22. Opening Reception July 22, 5-9 p.m. with DJ Groove Seven, 5-7 p.m. and live Latin Jazz and Dance Ensemble, Congabop, 79 p.m. Related events: Artist Talk and Q&A with Jahmane and Adgers, July 25, 1-3 p.m.; “Reconstructing the Narrative” workshop with Korry Fellow Jahmane, Aug. 8, 1-4 p.m. Regular exhibit hours Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 203-252-2840, thenorwalkartspace.org
“13th Biennial International Miniature Print Exhibit,” Center For Contemporary Printmaking Grace Ross Shanley Gallery, 299 West Ave. Through Aug. 29. Face masks and social distancing required.contemprints.org
“A Slug’s Life: Facing the Climate Endgame,” Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St. Through Labor Day. Limited guest capacity, masks required, ticket sales online with timed entries. $26.95, $24.95 age 65+, $19.95 ages 3-12. Free with admission. 203-852-0700, maritimeaquarium.org
“Health, Healing & Addiction in 19th Century America,” LockwoodMathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. Through Oct. 17. “Socially Distant Art: Creativity in Lockdown,” through Aug. 29, and will be held in the Billiards Room. For more information on schedules, tour tickets and programs visit lockwoodmathewsmansion.com, 203-838-9799.
“Community Sponsored Awards,” Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. Exhibit runs through July 25. “Photography and Sculpture,” Exhibit will run Aug. 1-29. RAC gallery hours: Tue-Fri noon-5 p.m.;
Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit website for information and prospectus on submitting entries. rowaytonarts.org
RIDGEFIELD
Comedy
Rich Vos & Friends-A Night of Comedy Headliners, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. July 11, 4 & 7:30 p.m. $40. Live show takes place outdoors under a tent next to the Playhouse. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Music
Pepsi Rock Series: Oliver Wood, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. July 10, 4 & 7:30 p.m. $40; Tedeschi Trucks-Fireside Live, July 13 & 14, 7 p.m. $150-$50. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or visit or call the box office. 203-438-5795.
Music at the Museum, Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center, 152 Main St. Line-Up: The Angry O’Haras, progressive bluegrass music, July 12 All concerts begin 6:30 p.m. keelertavernmuseum.org
CHIRP Summer Concerts at Ballard Park, 485 Main St. Live Music through Labor Day, Tuesdays & Thursdays: Dustbowl Revival, July 8; The Scooches, July 13. All Concerts 7 p.m. chirpct.org
Stage
“An Evening of One-Act Plays,” Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane. Through July 10. Friday, Saturday 8 p.m. Tickets are $140 for a table of 4 seats, $120 for a senior table. Doors open one hour before the curtain. Information and reservations ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org
Visual Arts
“Summer Bedlam” Crazy Hang It Yourself Show of Work by Members, Ridgefield Guild Of Artists, 34 Halpin Lane. Through July 11, noon-4 p.m. 203-438-8863, rgoa.org
SHELTON
Music
Music Under the Stars Concert Series, Huntington Green, 41 Church St. July 7-Sept. 1. All concerts 7 p.m. Rain date next night. Line-Up: Anthem, July 7; The Bernadettes, July 14; Orchard Hill Band, July 21; Gunsmoke, July 28.
STAMFORD
Music
Music @ The Bartlett Summer Concert Series, Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens Great Lawn, 151 Brookdale Road. Through Aug. 29. Lineup: Gunsmoke, July 11; Bob Button Band, July 18. $5 Bartlett members, $10 nonmembers. Tickets sold in advance and day of at bartlettarboretum.org
Drive-In Concerts: Stella Blues Band, Museum & Nature Center, 151 Scofieldtown Road (north parking lot). July 23, 8-11 p.m. Rain date: July 25. Tickets at stamfordmuseum.org
Stage
Curtain Call’s Shakespeare on the Green with “Romeo & Juliet,” Curtain Call’s Sterling Farms, 1349 Newfield Ave. July 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24 & 25. Minimum contribution required for a reservation: $25 per person, $20 senior citizens. Advance registration required. Face coverings required and distance seating. Visit website for tickets. 203-461-6358, curtaincallinc.com
Visual Arts
Stamford Art Association and the Stamford History Center present an in-person Art Exhibit, “History Through the Artist’s Eye,” Stamford History Center, 1508 High Ridge Road. Through Aug. 15. Reception, July 18, 2-4 p.m. stamfordartassociation.org
“Vivian & Stanley Reed Marine Show,” online exhibit offered by Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery, through July 17. 203325-1139, stamfordartassociation.org
“Enduring Wonder: SM&NC 85th Anniversary Exhibit, A Retrospective of our Art, Treasures & Curiosities,” Museum & Nature Center’s Bendel Galleries, 151 Scofieldtown Road. Through Aug. 22. 203-977-6521, stamfordmuseum.org
“Unite + Persevere” Art Exhibit Celebrating the Artistic Voices of Black Artists, Loft Artists Gallery, 575 Pacific St. Aug. 6-29. In-gallery all member exhibit. Gallery hours: Fridays 5-7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 1-4 p.m. Facemasks required. 203-2472027, loftartists.org
STRATFORD Music
Sunset Summer Concert Series on Paradise Green. Through Sept. 7. Line-Up: Frank Porto Band, July 13. Rain date July 15; Jake Kulak Band, July 20. Rain date July 22. All concerts 7 p.m. townofstratford.com