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BRIDGEPORT

COMEDY Damon Wayons, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. ,Sept. 3, 4 and 5 at 7 & 9 p.m. $270-$45. Shows follow all COVID guidelines. bridgeport.stressfactory.com Labor Day Weekend Comedy Show, Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave., Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m. $35-$25. bijoutheatrect.net MUSIC Labor Day Weekend Pops Concert performed by Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Hartford Healthcare Amphitheatre, 500 Broad St., Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m. Free. Guest conductor Chelsea Tipton. No tickets needed. For more information, visit gbs.org Eight to the Bar, Captain’s Cove, 1 Bostwick St., Sept. 6, 3:30 to 7 p.m., Outdoor show on the deck. Rain brings show indoors. No cover. 203-335-1433. captainscoveseaport.com Greater Bridgeport Symphony: In Celebration of BPT200, Hartford Healthcare Amphitheatre, 500 Broad St., Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Trippie Red: Tripp at Knight Tour, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. Ticket information at ticketmaster.com. hartfordhealthcareamp.com SPECIALS “Phantoms of the Bijou” by CT’s paranormal investigation team “Ghost Storm,” Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave., Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $33. Available through the Bijou box office or online at bit.ly/2VRGj3S STAGE “Decades in Concert: The Music of the “70s, Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St., Sept. 10 to Oct. 3. 203-576-1636, dtcab.com

BRISTOL

COMEDY

CT Beers Comedy Night with Marty Caproni & Friends, Better Half Brewing, 59 N. Main St., Sept. 8, 7-9 p.m. $25. 954-729-6282, comedycraftbeer.com

BROOKFIELD

STAGE

“Blood Root,” live performance hosted by Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, 184 Whisconier Road, Sept. 10, 11, 12, 17 and 18. Fri and Sat at 8 p.m.; Sun at 2 p.m. $25, $22 members, $20 seniors, students.

brookfieldtheatre.org

CHESHIRE

MUSIC

Eight to the Bar performs at the Cheshire Fall Festival, Bartlem Park (Route 10), Sept. 10, 7-9 p.m. Food trucks and craft beer. cheshirefestival.com

DANBURY

DANCE

“Dancing Under The Starts” sponsored by CityCenterDanbury, Patriot Garage, 1 Patriot Dr., Sept. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Family-friendly dance series located on the rooftop of the Patriot Garage. Each event begins with a 30-minute dance lesson taught by professional dance instructors from Arthur Murray of Danbury. Latin, Country, Swing, and Top-40 Hustle. Try out your new moves at the public dance party. Live DJ music, food vendors, photo booth and more. fairfieldafterdark.com MUSIC

Kingston Trio, The Palace Danbury, 165 Main St., Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. doors open, show is at 7 . $40. Purchase tickets in advance by phone at 203-794-9944, online at thepalacedanbury.com, or at the box office starting one hour before showtime.

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: Sax4Tet, Sept. 12; Catoonah Street Jazz and Blues Society, Sept. 19; Berkshire Jazz Orchestra, Sept. 26; Neil Currie Band, Oct. 3; Gabriela Mikova Johnson, Stephen Paul Johnson and Kai Pangune

Kim, Oct. 10; Billy Michael, Oct. 17; Madera Wind Quintet, Oct. 24; Roarin' Rambler, Oct. 31. Free. Consider a $10+ donation to help offset some of the costs of the performance. All donations graciously accepted. General parking is in the nearby golf course parking lot. Shuttle service provided between the house and the parking lot, or walk. Social distancing recommended. Rain cancels. Bring your own lawn chairs. richterarts.org SPECIALS

Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St., open Saturdays and Sundays. danburyrailwaymuseum.org

EAST HADDAM

SPECIALS

Wine for a Cause: American Cancer Society Fundraiser, Yankee Cider Barn at Staehly Farms, 23 Petticoat Lane, Sept. 4-5, noon-7 p.m. 860-873-2433, yankeeciders.com

EAST HAVEN FAIRS

Fall Festival, East Haven Town Green, Sept. 10, 11, and 12. The Stylistics will be the feature entertainment. Crafts, classic car show, What a Fool Believes — A Tribute to the Doobie Brothers, Pop Rocks —Ultimate ‘80s Experience, business expo, Teen Corner.

Visit Christ and the Epiphany Church’s Harvest Fair, Sept. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For entertainment schedules and weather-related changes visit townofeasthavenct.org or follow on social media.

FAIRFIELD MUSIC

Sacred Heart University Community Theatre, 1420 Post Road. Lineup: Javier Colon and Band,

Matt Cusson opens, Sept. 3, 7 p.m. $30; Meghan Hilty, Sept. 4, 7 p.m. $60; Angela Clemmons, gospel recording artist with the SHU Gospel Choir, Sept. 5, 2 p.m. $25. Tickets can be purchased at shucommunitytheatre.org

Summer concert at Sherman Green Gazebo, corner of Post & Reef roads., Lineup: Peter G, Sept. 4, 6-8 p.m. For weather updates call Fairfield Parks & Recreation at 203-256-3144. fairfieldrecreation.com

Fresh Air Concert Series: The Tines with Daniprobably, Fairfield Theatre Company, Sanford Street parking lot, 70 Sanford St., Sept. 3, 5:30 p.m. Free. fairfieldtheatre.org

OUTDOORS

Old Post Road Walking Tour, Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. Sept. 8, 6:30-8 p.m. $5 members, $10 nonmembers. Registration required online, or call at least 24 hours in advance of the tour. Face masks and social distancing required. fairfieldhistory.org

SPECIALS

“We Must Get Out of Our Own Way to Find Grace,” says Hindu leader, writer, speaker and social activist Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, who will appear at a free, in-person and livestream event sponsored by Trinity Spiritual Center, 651 Pequot Ave.,Sept. 9, 7 p.m. Free. Advance registration required at bit.ly/3jdUSrP

Stratfield Village Association hosts Lincoln Parkapalooza, taking place on the streets surrounding Lincoln Park, on Jackman Avevue in Stratfield, Sept. 11, 2:30-9:30 p.m. $40. stratfieldvillageassociation.org

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo Golf Tournament, Brooklawn Country Club, 500 Algonquin Road, Sept. 13. Tee times: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Food and drinks on the course, Fairway and Greene polo and swag bag, silent auction and raffle. For information, contact jtaylor@beardsleyzoo.org.

VISUAL ARTS

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 Sept. 18-Dec. 18: “Carrie Mae Weems: The Usual Suspects,” in the Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts; “Roberto Lugo: New Ceramics,” and Robert Gerhardt: Mic Check,” in Bellarmine Hall Galleries. Visit website for virtual programs that accompany these exhibits. Fairfield University, 1073 N. Benson Road. fairfield.edu/

museum

“Reunion: A Group Exhibition,” Hollis Taggart Gallery, 330 Pequot Ave. , through Sept. 4. 212-6284000.

“Topping the Charts: The Rise of Bridgeport’s Columbia Records,” Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. On view. fairfieldhistory.org

“Photo Exhibit by Harrison Gordon,” Pequot Library Perkin Gallery, 720 Pequot Ave., through Sept. 18. pequotlibrary.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

FARMINGTON STAGE

From the Porch: “The Guys” a play by Anne Nelson, Hill-Stead Museum, 35 Mountain Road, Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m. Rain date, Sept. 9. $20. Seating limited; advance ticket purchase recommended. hillstead.org

GOSHEN FAIRS

Goshen Fair, Goshen Fairgrounds, 116 Old Middle St., Sept. 4-6. Sat & Sun 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Mon 8 a.m.-6 p.m. $9 general admission, children under 12 free. Agricultural fair with livestock judging, draft horse show, woodcutting competition, entertainment, food vendors, midway, arts and crafts, home exhibits. 860-491-3655, goshenfair.org

GREENWICH MUSIC

BackCountry Jazz Summer Concert Series, BackCountry Jazz, 15 E. Putnam Ave. , through Sept. 26, 4:30-6 p.m. Join the email list to receive information about performance dates and venue locations. 203-561-3111, jeanette@backcountryjazz.org

Greenwich Town Party with Live Music: Eagles, Zac Brown , Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Caroline Jones and more, Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 100 Arch St., Sept. 5, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Proof of vaccination or proof of negative test required. Ticket info at greenwichtownparty.org

Music on the Great Lawn Series: Billy & The Showmen, Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road, Sept. 2. Grounds open for picnicing at 5:30 p.m., concert from 6:30-8 p.m. Masks are required inside buildings and suggested outdoors. Registration and tickets at greenwichhistory.org.

MUSIC

Greenwich Choral Society announces auditions for Fairfield and Westchester County singers interested in becoming a member.

Audition dates: Sept. 11 & 18, 10 a.m.; Sept. 13, 14 & 21, 6 p.m. Call Bill Fulton at 203-322-2990 or e-mail cbful@snet.net to schedule a date and time. GreenwichChoralSociety.org.

VISUAL ARTS

“Layers Of Life,” collection of works by Derek Gores, Sandra Morgan Interiors & Art Prive Gallery, 135 E. Putnam Ave., Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and by appointment. 203-629-8121, sandramorganinteriors.com

Greenwich Art Society presents its 104th annual juried exhibit, Greenwich Art Society Bendheim Gallery, 299 Greenwich Ave., through Sept. 9. 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. brucemuseum.org

HAMDEN MUSIC

Scarlet Fire, The Cellar on Treadwell, 295 Treadwell St., Bldg H. Sept. 11, 6 p.m. Outdoor show on the patio. 203 390-5816.

The Skatalites, Space Ballroom, 295 Treadwell St., Sept. 9; Brandon “Taz” Nniederauer, Sept. 10. Both concerts: Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets at spaceballroom.com

HARTFORD FESTIVALS

Farm Aid Music & Food Festival, Xfinity Theatre, 61 Savitt Way, Sept. 25, beginning at noon. Music, family farmers, homegrown food and a Homegrown Village. farmaid.org/festival

MUSIC

“Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords 20th Anniversary Tribute to Sept. 11, 2001,” Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Mortensen Hall, 166 Capitol Ave., Sept. 11, 2 p.m. Tickets start at $38.50. 860987-5900 or bushnell.org

Pratt Street Patio Live Music Series, Pratt Street in downtown Hartford. Performances are free and run every Thursday and Friday, 6-7 p.m.; and Saturday, noon-1 p.m. through mid-October. Hartford.com

Dead & Company, Xfinity Theatre, Savitt Way, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. Visit website for tickets. livenation.com

The Wailers, Infinity Music Hall, 32 Front St., Sept. 9, 8 p.m. $42$32; Todd Snider, Sept. 11, 8 p.m. $49-$34. infinityhall.com

SPECIALS

Hartford Pride 2021, Bushnell Park, Sept. 6 to 11. Pride-related activities scheduled for the entire week, culminating with a Pride Festival and Concert on Sept. 11. hartfordpride.com

VISUAL ARTS

“By Her Hand: Artemisia Gentileschi and Women Artists in Italy, 1500-1800,” Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St., Sept. 30-Jan. 9, 2022. thewadsworth.org.

“Sculpture by Contemporary Artist Leonardo Drew,” Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St. Two-part project features an interactive, outdoor sculptural landscape spanning the museum’s

Main Street lawn, on view through Nov. 14; and an expansive threedimensional work that the artist refers to as an “explosion” for the museum’s Main Street lobby, on view through Jan. 2, 2022. thewadsworth.org.

IVORYTON STAGE

“Having Our Say: The Delany Sister First 100 Years,” Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St., through Sept. 5. ivorytonplayhouse.org

KENT MUSIC

Sherman Chamber Ensemble’s Summertime Sounds classical music series: “The Old and the New,” St. Andrews Church, 1 N. Main St., Sept. 3, 7 p.m. SCEmusic.org

MADISON STAGE

Madison Lyric Stage, a professional theater company serving the Connecticut shoreline, mainstage season: “Suor Angelica and Erwartung,” Sept. 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18 at 7:30 p.m., and Sept. 12 & 19 at 5 p.m., under a tent on the grounds of the Deacon John Grave House in Madison’s historic district. madisonlyricstage.org

VISUAL ARTS

“Vincent Giarrano — City Stories,” Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Road, through Sept. 25. susanpowellfineart.com

MANCHESTER VISUAL ARTS

“Etcetera” Manchester Art Association exhibit, Manchester Town Hall, 41 Center St. Through Oct. 7. Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. manchesterart.org/town-hall

MARLBOROUGH MUSIC

Eight to the Bar, The Farm at Carter Hill, 86 Easthampton Road, Sept. 4, 4-8 p.m. Band performs 5-8 p.m. $10 advance, $15 day of show. 860-906-7866. facebook.com/ events/362768895501306

MASHANTUCKET COMEDY

Doug Stanhope, Foxwoods Resort Casino Great Cedar Showroom, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Sept. 4, 8 p.m. $50; Gabriel Iglesias, Premier Theater, Sept. 5, 5 p.m. $47, $60.50, $70.50. 860-3123000, foxwoods.com

MIDDLEBURY SPECIALS

“Totally Rock ’n’ Drive-In Laser Light Show,” Quassy Amusement Park, 2132 Middlebury Road, Sept. 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 & 19. Quassy’s main parking lot will be transformed into a drive-in theater for the 8 p.m. family-friendly presentations. Price per car is $25. quassy.com.

VISUAL ARTS

“Summer’s End” exhibit by the late Donald Purdy, Art Gallery at Shutter Speed Photo, 564 Middlebury Road. On display through Oct. 2. Gallery hours: Thu, Fri & Sat, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2:30-5 p.m. or by appointment. 203-598-3933.

SPECIALS

a’MAZE'ing Beer Tasting, Lyman Orchards Corn Maze, Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road. Sept. 3 and 17; Oct. 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Oct.15 and 29, 4:30-6:30 p.m. $30. Wander through the corn maze and sample beer from local breweries. Ticket includes six 4-ounce beer samples and corn maze ticket, 21+ event. Bring ID. Live music at 1741 Pub & Grill at Lyman Orchards Golf Course, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Reservations suggested. 860-349-6000, lymanorchards.com

MIDDLETOWN

Chicago Blues giant Studebaker John together with master drummer Liviu Pop, Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main St., Sept. 15, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $25$10. Seating limited, reservations requested. Masks required. buttonwood.org

VISUAL ARTS

“Standing On The Shoulders” by David Chorney, Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts & Cultural Center, 605 Main St., Sept. 1-30. Reception for the exhibit Sept. 12. Buttonwood Tree’s Art Gallery open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 860347-4957, buttonwood.org

MILFORD DANCE

Line dancing with DJ Dan Montes, Milford Sports Pub & Grill, 290 Old Gate Lane, Sept. 2, 8-11 p.m. fairfieldafterdark.com

MUSIC

Lords of 52nd Street: Legends of the Billy Joel Band, Milford Performance Center, Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium/Parson’s Government Center, 53 West Main St. Sept. 11, doors open at 5:30 p.m., show at 7. $55-$45. Tickets at milfordperformancecenter.org

Live music: Stiletto — a Billy Joel Tribute, Stonebridge Restaurant, 50 Daniel St., Sept. 4, 5:30 p.m. stonebridgerestaurant.com

Summer Pop-Up: Classical guitar music by the MAC’s New England Guitar Society, Milford Historical Society, 34 High St., Sept. 11, 11 a.m. 203-878 6647, milfordarts.org

Milford Arts Council’s Music and Arts series: “MAC In The Park,” Eisenhower Park, 780 North St. The Talbott Brothers, Sept. 18, 8 p.m.; and an outdoor reprise of Eastbound Theatre’s “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder, Oct. 1. For tickets visit milfordarts.org

PERFORM

Pantochino Productions Inc., a professional not-for-profit theater for family audiences offers its Pantochino Curbside Tiki Show,. an original mini musical performed at a safe distance live in your yard or driveway, just for you and your family. Performances through September. pantochino.com

SPECIALS

Pantochino Productions Inc. will hold open call auditions for its 2021-22 season, Pantochino Studio on the lower level of the Connecticut Post Mall, Boston Post Road. Sept. 14 & 15, 6-9 p.m. Details available at pantochino.com.

MONROE MUSIC

Summer Concert Series at Wolfe Park, 285 Cutler’s Farm Road, Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m. Marybeth Sippin & Goldrush Band.

MYSTIC FESTIVALS

Mystic SeaFest, Mystic Seaport Museum, 75 Greenmanville Ave. Through Labor Day. mysticseaport.org

SPECIALS

100th Anniversary Miss America Iconic Show Us Your Shoes Parade, Olde Mistick Village, 27 Coogan Blvd., Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-noon. Celebrate the lead up the 100th anniversary of the Miss America Pagent. Follow along the parade route as all 51 Miss America contestants make their way through Mystic, passing by some of the area’s most popular attractions. The parade starts on Clara Drive as convertibles carrying each contestant pass by the Mystic Aquarium, Olde Mistick Village, and the Mystic Seaport. Related event: Miss America 2021 Contestants at Ocean Beach Park, 98 Neptune Ave., New London, Sept. 6, 3 p.m. Meet and greet opportunity.

VISUAL ARTS

“The Founders: Reclaiming Mystic’s Artistic Roots,” Mystic Museum of Art, 9 Water St., through Sept. 12. Viewing hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is

free. mysticmuseumofart.org

NEW HAVEN COMEDY

Patton Oswalt Who’s Ready to Laugh, College Street Music Hall, 238 College St., Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. $65-$35. collegestreetmusichall.com

FESTIVALS

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas and New Haven Symphony Orchestra honor the workers who carried us through the pandemic with “Arts for Labor Weekend.” Sept. 4 and 5. Concert on the Green featuring Dawn Tallman, the Tines & DJ Fire, Sept. 4, 5 p.m.; Sunday Vibe, Sept. 5, 4 p.m. A mobile vaccination clinic in partnership with the New Haven Health Department will be onsite to administer free vaccinations (with incentives, including donated tickets from the Symphony in support of vaccination efforts) and answer questions. International Festival of Arts & Ideas presents a free fivehour concert on the Green. RSVP required at ArtIdea.org/LaborDay or call 203-498-3771.

MUSIC

Twilight Concerts Under the Stars: Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Westville Music Bowl, 45 Yale Ave., Sept. 4, 6:30 p.m.; King Crimson with The Zappa Band, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. westvillemusicbowl.com

Concert on the Green with New Haven Symphony, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Harolyn Blackwell, Festival Stage on the New Haven Green, 250 Temple St., Sept. 4, 7 p.m.;

Vibe Mini-Festival, Sept. 5, 4-9 p.m. fairfieldafterdark.com or artidea.org

East Rock Concert Series: Rachael Sage and Grace Pettis, Never Ending Books, 810 State St., Sept.

10, 7:30 p.m.

CT Folk hosts “Folk at the Edge” Concert Series, Edgewood Park, 540 Edgewood Ave. Amythyst Kiah, Sept. 25, 5-9 p.m. Purchase tickets at CTFolk.org.

Kallos Chamber Music Series: Ulysses String Quartet will join Kallos artistic director and pianist Min Young Kang for “Opening Night: When Beauty Triumph,” First Presbyterian Church, 704 Whitney Ave., Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at kalloscms.org

Toad’s Place, 300 York St. Lineup: Movements, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. $20 advance, $25 day of show; P.O.D., Sept. 10, 7 p.m. $32 advance, $35 day of show; August Burns Red, Sept. 17, 6 p.m. $27.50 advance,

$32 day of show; Live Nation presents Beartooth, Sept. 19, 6 p.m. $30 advance, $35 day of show; Conway the Machine, Sept. 24, 8 p.m. $25 advance, $30 day of show; Madeon, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. $50-$35 advance, $50 day of show. 203-624-TOAD, toadsplace.com.

NEW LONDON MUSIC

Melissa Etheridge, Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., Sept. 5, 7 p.m. $250-$59. 860-444-7373, gardearts.org

VISUAL ARTS

“The Prismatic Palette: Frank Vincent DuMond and His Students,” Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St., through Oct. 3. Related event: The exhibits curator Dr. Tanya Pohrt will be give an in-person Curator Talk, Sept. 22, 5:30-7 p.m. Admission to the lecture is $10 members, $15 nonmembers. RSVP to 860-443-2545, ext. 2129; “Forest Dreaming: Sculptures and Paintings by Ana Flores,” through Oct. 24. lymanallyn.org

NEWTOWN FESTIVALS

Great Pootatuck Duck Race and Raffle, Sandy Hook Center, Church Hill Road and Glen Road, Sept. 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fun Newtown family tradition kicks off Labor Day weekend with entertainment and rubber duck race and prizes. Event is free. Duck race raffle tickets on sale now for $5 each at newtownlions.org

SPECIALS

Wine & Ballet, Aquila’s Nest Vineyards, 56 Pole Ridge Road, Sept. 5, 4-8 p.m., $5. New England Ballet Theatre perform live. aquilasnestvineyards.com

“Sunset Walk with a Sculptor,” Aquila's Nest Vineyards, 56 Pole Ridge Road, Sept. 4, 6-8 p.m. Free. aquilasnestvineyards.com

STAGE

Stray Kats Theatre Company presents a staged reading of “The Little Sisters of Littleton,” Edmond Town Hall’s Alexandria Room, 45 Main St., Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m.StrayKatsTheatreCompany.org

NORFOLK MUSIC

The Wailers, Infinity Music Hall, Route 44, Sept. 7, 8 p.m. $64-$49. infinityhall.com

NORWALK DANCE

Line Dancing on the Patio, BJ

Ryan’s Banc House, 16 River St., Sept. 2, 8-11 p.m. fairfieldafterdark.com

FESTIVALS

Norwalk Oyster Festival, Veterans Park. Sept. 10, 6-11 p.m. seaport.org/norwalk-oyster-festival

MUSIC

SoNo Music Fest, SoNo Collection Mall, Garden Roof Terrace, 10 N. Water St., Sept. 18, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Paul Green Academy, The Breakers, Sept. 18. Live music, art, interactive games and activities, fashion and beauty booths, pop-up food markets, swag bags, plus more. thesonocollection.com

Rowayton Summer Music Festival, Bayley Beach, 11 Pine Point Road, Eric Lindell, Sept. 5, 4:30 p.m. rowaytoncivicassociation.org/ summer-music-festival

Ghost Note with Sungazer, Wall Street Theater, 71 Wall St., Sept. 8, 8 p.m. $48-$22. Tickets at wallstreettheater.com

Live Music: Blame It On The Dog, Ripka’s Beach Cafe, 99 Calf Pasture Beach Road, Sept. 3, 6-8:30 p.m. fairfieldafterdark.com

VISUAL ARTS

“Robert Cottingham and Duvian Montoya: A Glossary of Painting,” ADK House, Norwalk Art Space, 455 West Ave., Sept. 16- Oct. 21. Related events: Reception with Latin jazz and ballet performance, Sept. 18, 6-9 p.m.; artist talk with Robert Cottingham and Duvian Montoya, Sept. 26, 1-3 p.m.; Finding your Visual Language workshop with Duvian Montoya, Oct. 2, 1-4 p.m.

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum and Stamford Art Association juried exhibit, “Envisioning Space: Architecture Through the Ages.” On view at LockwoodMathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave., Sept. 18-Jan 2, 2022. Artist reception, Oct. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. lockwoodmathewsmansion.com, stamfordartassociation.org

“Marine & Coastal Art,” Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. New exhibit runs Sept. 5-Oct. 2. rowaytonarts.org

OLD SAYBROOK MUSIC

Uprooted Band, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m. $58; Tusk — a Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Sept. 3 & 4, 8 p.m. $45; Popa Chubby, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. $40. $35, $30; Frank Vignola & Martin Taylor, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m. $36. Call or visit website for tickets. 860-510-0453, thekate.org

SPECIALS

Shoreline Sailing Club hosts a get-together with a Great Group of Single People Over 35, Clark Memorial Field Pavilion, 210 Elm St., Sept. 2, 7 p.m. No prior sailing experience needed. Members and first-time guests are free, all others $10. shorelinesailingclub.com and follow on Facebook. Event also takes place at Clark Memorial Field Pavilion, 210 Elm St., Old Saybrook, Sept. 16, 7 p.m.

RIDGEFIELD COMEDY

Andrew Dice Clay, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Sept. 9, 8 p.m. $125-$98. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org

MUSIC

Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m. $55-$50. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or visit or call the box office. 203438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org

Pepsi Rock Series: Ben Folds, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Sept. 8, 8 p.m. $98. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or visit or call the box office. 203-4385795.

Music Inspired by Art: Violist Amy Selig, Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St., Sept. 5, 1-3 p.m. Free with museum admission. thealdrich.org

STAGE

“The Exonerated,” Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane, Sept. 11-Oct. 2. Fri & Sat 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees Sept. 12, 19 & 26, 5 p.m. ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org.

VISUAL ARTS

Ridgefield Guild of Artists hosts an art walk in downtown Ridgefield, through Sept. 12. rgoa.org

Curated exhibit by artists from the Philoche Collection, RPAC Gallery, 410 Main St. ,Sept. 17-Oct. rpacgallery.com

Adrienne Elise Tarver: The Sun, The Moon, and The Truth, Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St., Sept. 8-Jan. 2022. aldrichart.org

SHELTON MUSIC

Stone Garden Farms Music Series, Tracy Jo & Lee-Ann Lovelace, Sept. 11 at noon, 83 Saw Mill City Road. stonegardensfarm.com

STAGE

“Nunsense A-Men,” Center Stage Theatre, 54 Grove St.,Sept. 3-19. Thu 7 p.m., Fri & Sat 8 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. Visit website for tickets. $30 adult, $15 students. 203-225-6079, centerstageshelton.org

STAMFORD MUSIC

Alive@Five Concert Series, Mill River Park, Washington Boulevard. All concerts begin at 5 p.m. Jon Baptiste, Sept. 2; Chelsea Cutler & Jeremy Zucker, Sept. 9; Third Eye Blind, Sept. 23; Ludicris, Sept. 30. stamford-downtown.com

Wednesday Nite Live Concert Series, Mill River Park, Washington Boulevard. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. Boyz II Men, Sept. 8; Village People, Sept. 22; Jefferson Starship, Sept. 29. stamford-downtown.com

Vaneese Thomas & Friends perform soul, gospel, R & B and popular music, First United Methodist Church, 42 Cross Road. Located on Long Ridge Road just north of the Lord & Taylor property. Sept. 18, 5 p.m. Free. Bring chairs. John the Baker pizza truck on site. Rain date is Sept. 19, 5 p.m.

STAGE

“Don’t Go Into Labor-Day Cabaret,” Curtain Call’s Dressing Room Theatre at Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave., Sept. 2, 8 p.m. curtaincallinc.com

VISUAL ARTS

“1918 Another Pandemic/Almanac Collages: Working Through the Pandemic Time Zone” exhibit of collages by Susan McHale and Dana McHale, Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery, 39 Franklin St., Sept. 4-26. Saturdays & Sundays only, noon-3 p.m., or by appointment. To view the exhibit digitally, visit 1918anotherpandemic.com stamfordartassociation.org

“Birds in Art,” Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, Sept. 3-Oct. 31. Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free with regular admission. 203-3221646, stamfordmuseum.org

STRATFORD HALLOWEEN

Fright Haven Haunted House, Stratford Square, 411 Barnum Ave. cut-off, Sept. 3-Oct. 31. Events run: Sept. 3-25, Fri & Sat only, 7-11 p.m.; then Fri & Sat in Oct. 7:30 p.m.midnight; and Sun in Oct. 7-11 p.m. $25 general admission. 203-7954737, frighthaven.com/index.html

MUSIC

Matt Hennessey & Josh, Station House Wine Bar & Grill, 2520 Main St., Sept. 2, 6-9 p.m.; Too (Additional) Nuts, Sept. 3, 7-10 p.m.; Sapphire Bands, Sept. 4, 7-10 p.m. Mask required for unvaccinated. 203-377-1648, stationhousewinebar.com

TRUMBULL MUSIC

Summer Concerts on the Town Hall Green Gazebo, 5866 Main St., Mass Conn, Sept. 9, 7 p.m. Rain date is Thursday of the same week.

UNCASVILLE COMEDY

Corey Rodriguez, Comix Comedy Club at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Sept. 2 & 3, 8 p.m.; Sept. 4, 6 & 8 p.m. $45-$15. comixroadhouse.com mohegansun.com

MUSIC

Toby Keith, Mohegan Sun Arena at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Sept. 3, 7 p.m. $85, $75, $25. Tickets through ticketmaster.com. mohegansun.com

WALLINGFORD MUSIC

Kesha with Betty Who, Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 S. Turnpike Road, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at oakdale.com

WATERBURY VISUAL ARTS

“In the Wake of 9/11: Robert Carley’s American Journey,” Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center, 63 Prospect St., through Sept. 12. mattmuseum.org

WESTON MUSIC

Music at the Barn Outdoor Concert Series with Chris Coogan, Weston History and Culture Center, 104 Weston Road, Sept. 12, 5:30-7 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnics. Admission is $15 members, $50 member family; $20 nonmembers, $60 nonmembers family; purchase at the door or online. westonhistoricalsociety.org