New Haven Register (Sunday) (New Haven, CT)
This week’s calendar of concerts, readings, theater and more
CALENDAR
ANSONIA
Festivals
“Fab 4 Music Festival,” Nolan Field, 350 Wakelee Ave. July 10, noon-8 p.m. $19.99 advance. V.I.P. tickets available, and admission will be higher at the door. Family-friendly Music, Foods & Arts Festival features 10 bands playing the music of The Beatles. The venue is a large outdoors area allowing for proper social distancing. For information visit website Fab4MusicFestival.com or call 203-795-4737.
BLOOMFIELD
Festivals
Connecticut Shakespeare Festival’s “Shakespeare and Sondheim” presented by Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. Auerfarm, 158 Auer Farm Road. July 7-Aug. 22. The Festival consists of two Main Stage productions: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Into the Woods;” and two Theatre for Young Audiences productions: “Shakespeare 4 Kids: Dream Scheme,” and “Snow White.” Main Stage productions will be preceded by the Green Show: Free summer entertainment on the Green. Purchase tickets at connecticutshakespearefestival.org, call 860-523-5900 ext. 10, or at the Box Office, 244 Park Road. West Hartford.
BRANFORD
Music
“Broadway Spotlight Concerts,” Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Road. Arbender Robinson, July 1, 2 & 7 p.m. $75-$45; Eric Santagata, July 2, 2 & 7 p.m. $75-$45. Audiences are socially distant, and seating is limited. For showtimes and tickets at legacytheatrect.org or call 800-595-4849.
“Carole’s Kings” All-Male Tribute to Carole King, Legacy Theatre, 128 Thimble Island Road. July 3, 2 & 7 p.m. $75-$45. Audiences are socially distant, and seating is limited. For showtimes and tickets at legacytheatrect.org or call 800-5954849.
BRIDGEPORT
Comedy
Gerald Kelly and The Kelly’s, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. July 1, 7:30 p.m.; July 2, 3, 7 & 9 p.m. $120-$40. Shows will follow all State guidelines. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Community
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo offers “Food for Thought” Educational Programming beginning July 1. “FFT” coincides with the state’s proposed Connecticut Free for Kids initiative, which allows children under 18 and one adult to visit the Zoo and other sites throughout the state for free, July 1-Sept. 6. Masks and social distance still required. Tickets must be purchased on the Zoo’s website at beardsleyzoo.org.
Music
70’s & 80’s R&B Spectacular featuring Blue Magic Live in Concert, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave. July 3, 6 p.m. $40 individual, $47.50 individual at door, $75 for two. theklein.org
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-ondemand catalog. 203-332-5052, housatonicmuseum.org
CENTERBROOK
Visual Arts
“Abstracting Nature,” Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St. In-gallery show through July 3. Masks required and use hand sanitizer upon entering. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat noon-6 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 860-767-0742, spectrumartgallery.org
CHESTER
Music
Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery, 1 Spring St. Concerts in the Garden Season: Arrowhead, July 2; Local Honey, July 3All concerts 7-9 p.m. $20 suggested donation. BYOB and picnic. Outdoor Bistro Style Seating in the Amphitheatre. Rain or shine. 860-526-2077, nilssonstudio.com
COLCHESTER
Comedy
Comedy Craft Beer Tour with Mike Vecchione and Friends, Priam Vineyards, 11 Shailor Hill Road. July 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $35. Show takes place indoors. Capacity is limited and tables will be socially distanced. All public areas will be cleaned, wiped, and sanitized regularly as per state mandate. First glass of beer is included with your ticket. 954-729-6282, comedycraftbeer.com
DERBY Music
Jack Lynn performs a Tribute to Dean Martin, Fratelli's Restaurant, 181 Main St. July 3 &24, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 203-5165604 for reservations.
Outdoors
Insect Safari, Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave. July 3, 10 a.m. Learn about habitat, insects, and collection methods. Registration required at bit.ly/3wEINAm
EAST HADDAM
Music Goodspeed Musicals Outdoor Summer Series, “Goodspeed by the River,” takes place under a tent alongside the Goodspeed Opera House, 6 Main St. Line-Up: Ambassador of Love: a Celebration of Pearl Bailey, through July 18; Bennett & Babs: The Songs of Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand, through July 4; Together Again: Max & Celeste Sing Their Broadway Favorites, July 7-18.Tickets per event are $45. Tickets will only be available through the Box Office at 860-8738668, Mon-Fri 10 a.m-5 p.m. No physical tickets, guests will be e-mailed a confirmation and check in at the tent on arrival. goodspeed.org
EAST HARTFORD
Music
Sounds of Summer Concert Series, Great River Park, 301 East River Dr. E. Through Aug. 5. Line-Up: Larry Stevens, July 8; Soul Sound Revue, July 15; Dually Noted, July 22. (July 29 & Aug. 5, TBA). All Concerts 6-8 p.m. riverfront.org/events/sounds-of-summer-concert-series/
EASTON
Music
Concerts on the Hill, Christ Church, 59 Church Road. Through Aug. 8. Line-Up: Old Bob, July 4; Cotton Gin & The Swamp Yankees, July 11; George & Lee-Ann, July 18; Hitch & the Giddyup, July 25; Low Darts, Aug. 1; Hubinger St., Aug. 8. All Concerts 6-8 p.m. BYOB picnic, buy drinks and visit the food truck & ice cream truck. $7 adults, $5 seniors, kids & teens free. Masks required. 203-2683569, concertsonthehilleaston@gmail.com fairfieldafterdark.com
ESSEX
Visual Arts
“Summer Show” art by River Valley Artists, Earth and Fire Art Studio, 2 Main St. Now on view. Wed-Sat 11 a.m.-4 p.m. rivervalleyartists.com. 860-753-2425, earthandfireartstudio.com or rivervalleyartists.com.
“Abstracting Nature,” Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St. Through July 3. WedSat noon-6 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 860767-0742, spectrumartgallery.org
FAIRFIELD
Comedy
Fairfield Comedy Club hosts the Penfield Beach Series: Carmen Lynch, Penfield Pavilion at Penfield Beach, 323 Fairfield Beach Road. July 2, 7 & 9:15 p.m. $29. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Films
Sand Jam Movie Nights, Jennings Beach, S. Benson Road: “The Croods,” July 9; “Frozen 2,” July 22; and “Tom & Jerry,” Aug. 5. DJ, 6:30 p.m., movies start at dark. fairfieldrecreation.com
Classic Movie Summer Series, Sacred
Heart University Community Theatre, 1420 Post Road. Through Aug. Screenings are every Wed 3 & 6 p.m. $5 general admission, $2.50 kids, and seniors are free. Tickets can be purchased at shucommunitytheatre.org
Independence Day
Fireworks Show, July 3. Grucci fireworks start just after dark, around 9:15 p.m. from a barge off of Long Island Sound. View the show from Penfield & Jennings Beaches. Rain date July 5. Entertainment at Jennings Beach & Penfield Beach featuring STAR 99.9 and WEBE 108, 6-9 p.m. Beach Parking lots can be accessed either with a Season Beach Sticker or by purchasing a Daily Pass for $50 per vehicle (credit card only). Daily Parking Fee will also be charged to park at the Ash Creek Open Space Parking Lot the day of the fireworks. Inclement weather notification to cancel will be made through Parks & Rec Facebook and Instagram. fairfieldct.org
Music
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: Yesteryear, July 1; The 5 O’Clocks, July 7. 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: Les Julian, July 7; For weather updates call Fairfield Parks & Recreation at 203-256-3144. fairfieldrecreation.com
Specials
Team Woofgang & Co. hosts its “Party with a Purpose-South Beach Soiree” fundraiser, Penfield Beach Pavilion, So. Benson Road. July 8. The evening kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with music by Band Central, dancing, cocktails, food catered by Festivities, and a silent auction. Benefits essential services that Woofgang provides to people with disabilities. Purchase tickets at bit.ly/3gEFSAN
Visual Arts
“John Knuth: The Dawn,” Hollis Taggart Gallery, 330 Pequot Ave. Through July 3. Masks required and all COVID protocols followed. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or by appointment. info@hollistaggart.com, 212-628-4000.
“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 646-2586912.
“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
HAMDEN
Visual Arts
Anges Wnuk’s Photography, Mill River Art Gallery, 2460 Dixwell Ave. Unit E. On display. Closing reception, Aug. 26, 5-8 p.m. 203-281-6996, CTprints.com
Hamden Art League’s 2021 Online Goldenbells Art Exhibit and Sale of forty images in oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pastel, pen and ink, graphite, collage and mixed-media are on view into the summer months on hamdenartleague.org
HARTFORD
Dance
Sonia Plumb Dance Company announce a full line-up of “Dance in the Parks” classes and performances: Keney Park, near Pond House, July 8; Goodwin Park, July 15; Pope Park, near basketball court, July 22; Colt Park, July 29; Hyland Park, Aug. 5; and Elizabeth Park, near Pond House, Aug. 12. All classes 5 p.m., all performances 6:30 p.m. for all dates and locations. Rain date for any canceled performance will be Aug. 19. SoniaPlumbDance.org
Films
Live Music & Summer Film Series, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St. July 30. Matt DeChamplain Trio performing 1920’s-30’s Jazz, 7-8:15 p.m.; Film screening “King Kong,” 8:15 p.m. Free. Chairs provided. Events move indoors in the case of inclement weather. thewadsworth.org.
Music
Pratt Street Patio Live Music Series, Pratt St. in Downtown Hartford. Perforand mances will be free and run every Thurs day, Friday, 6-7 p.m.; and Saturday noon-1 p.m. through mid-Oct. In case of rain, performance will be re-scheduled to a later date. Full line-up and schedule of musicians, visit Hartford.com
Hartford Symphony Orchestra preain sents Talcott Mountain Music Festival, Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center, 22 Iron Horse Blvd. July 2-30. Line-up: Celebrate America!, July 2. Patriotic favorites, fireworks following the concert. Rain date July 3; Queens of Soul, July 9. All concerts begin 7:30 p.m. Gates open 6 p.m. Adult and child lawn tickets can be purchased by visiting hartfordsymphony.org or call 860-987ty 5900.
Voices of Concinnity Chamber En semble, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St. In Museum concert, July 10, 2 p.m. Free with admission. Tickh.org ets at thewadsworth.org
Specials
Summer Lawn Party: Battle of the DJ’s, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St. July 2, 5-8 p.m. Events include: Hairstylist and salon owner Carmen Veal Conway leads a discussion and demo of textured hair styling, 5:30 p.m.; tours of “Leonardo Drew: Two Projects,” 6 & 7 p.m.; basketball hoop on Atheneum Square North brings the party around the building. Free ice cream. Cash bar and food trucks on site for refresh ments and snacks. thewadsworth.org.
Hartford Bonanza, Bushnell Park, Jewell St. July 5, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Live music, a public art project, vendors and food trucks, and a COVID-19 vaccine clinic. Hosted by First Night Hartford.
Stage
“Kill Move Paradise,” Playhouse on Park’s 12th Main Stage Season produce tion, will be available to stream online from July 7- Aug. 1. To purchase tickets and learn more about the show, visit playhouseonpark.org
Virtual events hosted by Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art on Zoom: “Arakawa Thieves in Discussion,” July 16, noon. Free; “Pierre Matisse and an An cient Figurine from Mexico,” July 22, noon. Free; Conservation Talk: Restoring a Nineteenth-Century Folio, July 28, noon. Registration and links for all events at 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 muawn, seum’s Main Street lawn. on view through Nov. 14; and an expansive threeat dimensional work that the artist refers to as an “explosion” for the museum’s Main Street lobby, on view through Jan. 2, 2022; “Todd Gray / MATRIX 186,” through
July 18. “Goya, Posada, Chagoya: Three Generations of Satirists,” now on view; “Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: Jane Avril Leaving the Moulin Rouge,” through Aug. 29.Visitors are required to wear a face mask and observe social distance while on the grounds of the Wadsworth and inside the museum. Visit website for required advance registration, current hours and admission. “Sculpture in the City” a cityscape-focused program activating the works of sculpture and architectural design on the grounds of the Wadsworth and Main St. thewadsworth.org.
MADISON
Independence Day
Fireworks, West Wharf Beach, July 2, 9:30 p.m. Rain date July 5.
MIDDLEBURY Independence Day
3-D Fireworks, Quassy Amusement & Waterpark, 2132 Middlebury Road. July 3, 10:15 p.m. Fireworks glasses ($2) will be on sale until they are sold out. Blast at the Beach party begins 8 p.m. $10 admission. Kids under 45 inches free, but must be accompanied by an adult. DJ on the beach, free 3-D fireworks glasses for all ticketed guests, food and beverage available for purchase. Pre-sale tickets available on-line. 800-FOR-PARK, quassy.com
MIDDLEFIELD Independence Day
4th of July Celebration with Live Music, 1741 Pub & Grill at Lyman Orchards Golf Course, 70 Lyman Road. Line-up: Braiden Sunshine and Jake Kulak, noon-3 p.m., and Kenny Mehler, 3-6 p.m. 860-3496033, 1741pubandgrill.com
MIDDLETOWN Music
Music at the Mansion Concert Series, Wadsworth Mansion, 421 Wadsworth St. Through July 28. Grounds open 5:30 p.m., shows on the back lawn, 6:30 p.m. LineUp: Moto, July 7; CJ West and the Downtown Train, July 14; Someone You Can Xray, July 21. Rain date July 28. Free, donations appreciated. Bring blankets, chairs, and picnics or enjoy delicious food from a participating food truck. 860-347-1064, wadsworthmansion.com
Specials
Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts & Cultural Center, 605 Main St. On-going events: Anything Goes Open Mic, Mondays 6:30-10 p.m. $5-$10 suggested donation. Register; Acoustic Open Mic with Bob Gotta, Thursdays 6:30-10 p.m. $5. Register; Aligned with Source: Empowering Workshop for Self Awareness, Saturdays 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $10. First Class Complimentary. All events require registration at buttonwood.org. Buttonwood Tree’s Art Gallery and Bookstore open Tuesdays 2-5 p.m., and by appointment. 860-347-4957, buttonwood.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. All events begin 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. Jay Rowe Band, July 17, 8 p.m For tickets visit 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 drive-way, just for you and your family. Schedule at pantochino.com
Visual Arts
Shelton Art League Members Art Exhibit , Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave. July 2-30. 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 HAVEN
Comedy
Dinners Ready Live with with Dan Altano & Friends, Elm City Social, 266 College St. July 1, 7 p.m. $35. Tickets are on-sale at connecticutcomedyfestival.com
Independence Day
July 4th on the Wharf with New Haven Symphony, Canal Dock Boathouse, 475 Long Wharf Dr. July 3, 3-4 p.m. Outdoor concert on the New Haven waterfront. $25. Kids under 18 free with paying adult. All tickets will be sent e-mail. You can show the tickets on your phone or a color print out. In the case of inclement weather, performance will be moved to July 3, 5:30 p.m.
Music
Twilight Concerts Under the Stars series with Tedeschi Trucks: Fireside Live, Westville Music Bowl, 45 Yale Ave. July 6 &7. Showtime is 7 p.m. $49.50-$99.50. Shows will comply with the most current health and safety standards per state regulations. For ticket information visit westvillemusicbowl.com
Twilight Concert Series: Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Road. Professors of Bluegrass, July 7. Grounds open 6 p.m., concerts 7 p.m. Rain dates for all concerts are the following day. PardeeMorris House will be open to visitors for tours until 8 p.m. newhavenmuseum.org/visit/pardee-morris-house/
Live Music Returns: New Haven Symphony Orchestra Musicians Perform 14 Concerts at Canal Dock Boathouse, Long Wharf Drive, through July 4. Concerts feature musicians from the New Haven Symphony Orchestra and guest artists performing in small, socially-distanced ensembles outdoors. $25, and free for kids under 18 with the purchase of an adult ticket. Full list of concert programs and performers posted at newhavensymphony.org.
Stage
Elm Shakespeare Company’s Summer Camp, in-person and outdoors at Edgerton Park, July 12-Aug. 15. For more information on Teen Camp, visit elmshakespeare.org/teen-camp.
Visual Arts
Arkilla Kerka, a tent-divider and marriage-bed screen used to seclude the bed of newlyweds, on display at the Yale University Art Gallery. Donated by Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society in Madison, and is from the Niafounke region on the interior Niger River delta in Mali. It was woven by Maabube artisans. Yale University Art Gallery is open for viewing with timed tickets. The textile is displayed in the African Art galleries. Free timed-entry tickets at artgallery.yale.edu/ visit/plan-your-visit
“Seeing Nature Through Art,” exhibit features 30 works of art created by the instructors of Yale Peabody Museum’s Natural Science Illustration Program, online. Also visit the Museum’s full online exhibit line-up. peabody.yale.edu
“Our DNA-5th Annual Juried Exhibit,” Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Ave. Through July 25. Masks required inside gallery. Refreshments available for sale at The Patio on Central Avenue. Gallery hours: Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. 203-389-9555, kehlerliddellgallery.com
NEW LONDON Specials
Eat In The Street-Celebrating the Summer with Pirates, Bank St. July 7, 4-10 p.m. Restaurants will have tables in the street. Street decorated according to that month’s theme. Vendors and roaming entertainment. Hygienic Art will show movies in the art park. Watch for Pirates roaming Bank Street. Fireworks, 9 p.m. on the top of the Water St. Parking garage. downtownnewlondonassociation.com
Visual Arts
“The Wandering Uterus V,” Hygienic Art Gallery, 79 Bank St. Through July 3. Exhibit featuring 8 female Connecticut artists.
“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 inperson Curator Talk, Sept. 22, 5:30-7 p.m. Admission to the lecture is $10 members, $15 nonmembers. RSVP to 860-4432545, ext. 2129; “Forest Dreaming: Sculptures and Paintings by Ana Flores,” through Oct. 24; “Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art,” through Aug. 22. Galleries and general gathering areas have social distancing procedures and safety measures. 860-443-2545, lymanallyn.org
NEWTOWN Music
Summer Concerts at Dickenson Park, 50 Elm Dr. Line-Up: Goldrush, July 1; Survivor’s Swing Band, July 8; Kathy Thompson Band, July 15; Tales of Joy, July 22; Jake Kulak and the Low Down, July 29; Head Over Heels, Aug. 8. All concerts 6:30-8 p.m. fairfieldafterark.com
Visual Arts
Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut presents Accessible Art with sculptural work in the stunning outdoor landscape of Aquila’s Nest Vineyards, 56 Pole Bridge Road. “Nesting” on view through Sept. 9; and “Migration,” opens Sept. 24 and runs through Nov. 29. cawct.org, aquilasnestvineyards.com
NORWICH Independence Day
Norwich Harbor Fireworks, Howard T. Brown Park, July 3. Gates open 5 p.m. Fireworks approx. 9 p.m. Food trucks, fireworks and fun. Current mask guidelines for the State of CT required. Rain date July 5.
Music
“Blues on Broadway” Norwich Arts Center’s Donald L. Oat Theater, 62 Broadway. The series will showcase National and International Blues musicians on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. $25, $23 students, seniors, $20 NAC Members. Tickets must be purchased in advance at norwicharts,org/ events. Seating will be limited to 50 and masks must be worn. 860-887-2789, norwicharts.org
RIDGEFIELD Independence Day
Fourth of July Celebration, Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center, 152 Main St. July 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Music, games, Museum and Walking Tours every hour on the half hour. The Angry O’Haras, progressive bluegrass music, Vistor Center patio, noon-2 p.m. Colonialera games on the lawn all day. Reading of the Declaration of Independence. keelertavernmuseum.org
Family Fireworks, Ridgefield High School, 700 N Salem Road. July 5. Gates open at 6 p.m. Fireworks start at dusk. Parking at Ridgefield High School, Scotland and Barlow Elementary Schools.
Music
Pepsi Rock Series: Fitz and The Tantrums, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. July 5, 7:30 p.m. $90-$65. Outdoor stage at Ciuccoli/Governor's Field. Socially distanced, limited capacity performance. 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: Harmonia V, classical and contemporary wind quintet , July 5; 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: Johnny Nichols Trio, July 1; Bumper Jacksons, July 6; Dustbowl Revival, July 8. 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. 203438-8863, rgoa.org
“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, 2021April 24, 2022. “Clarity Haynes: Collective Transmission,” on view, through Sept. 6. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. aldrichart.org
SIMSBURY
Music
Talcott Mountain Music Festival offered by Hartford Symphony Orchestra at Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center, 22 Iron Horse Blvd. July 2-30. Line-Up: Celebrate America, July 2, 7:30 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. Fireworks to follow concert. Rain date July 3, 7:30 p.m. Tickets and information available at hartfordsymphony.org.
STRATFORD Independence Day
Stratford Fireworks at Short Beach Park, July 1. 9 p.m. Rain date July 2. Music
Sunset Summer Concert Series on Paradise Green. Through Sept. 7. LineUp: Red Hots, July 6. Rain date July 8; Frank Porto Band, July 13. Rain date July 15. All concerts 7 p.m. townofstratford.com
Live Music at Outriggers, 555 Broad St. Line-Up: Mike LoGuidice, July 1; Dawn & Greg, July 2 & 3; Henry, July 4. Showtimes: Thu 5-8:30 p.m.; Fri-Sat 5:30-9 p.m.; Sun 3-6:30 p.m. outriggersrestaurant.com
Live Music with Dustina Rose, Station House Wine Bar & Grill, 2520 Main St. July 1, 6-9 p.m.; Matt Hennessey & Josh, July 2, 7-10 p.m. Mask required. 203-3771648, stationhousewinebar.com
TRUMBULL
Music
Summer Concerts on the Town Hall Green Gazebo, 5866 Main St. Line-Up: The Barons, July 6; Steve D’Agostino Band, July 20; What It Is, July 27; Big Deal Rock, Aug. 17; Kathy Thompson Band, Aug. 24; Mass Conn, Sept. 9. All concerts 7 p.m. Rain date is Thursday of the same week.
Trumbull Day
Trumbull Day 2021, Hillcrest Middle School, 530 Daniels Farm Road. July 2, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; July 3, 2-10:30 p.m. Free admission. Fun-filled family event with food, vendors, carnival rides and games, children’s entertainment, a main stage featuring local bands. The Bernadettes, July 2, 7-10 p.m.; Parrot Beach, July 3, 8-10:30 p.m. Fireworks, July 3, approx. 9 p.m.
WEST HARTFORD Stage
“Kill Move Paradise” by James Ijams is the next production in Playhouse on Park’s Main Stage Season. Available to stream online, July 7-Aug. 1. $20 streamat-home ticket. Upon purchasing a ticket, you will receive an email from BoxOffice@PlayhouseTheatreGroup.org. This will include your receipt, your code to view the film and instructions on how to access it.
Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival: Capital Classics Theatre Company returns to live theatre this summer with “As You Like It.” Outdoor staging on the grounds of the University of Saint Joseph, 1678 Asylum Ave. Production runs for three weekends, July 29-Aug. 15. $20 adults, $14 students/seniors, $14 for groups of 10 or more and “Let's GO Arts!” members. As part of COVID-19 safety protocols, all performances will be held outdoors with limited seating, masks for audience members, social distancing, and online ticket sales. Tickets available online only at HartfordShakespeare.org or Autorino.usj.edu. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Bring your own picnic dinners, lawn chairs, and blankets.
WEST HAVEN Music
Centennial Concert Series: Old Grove Park, Palace St. Line-Up: Rubber City, July 9, 7 p.m. Rain date July 12; Airborne, Allentown Green, Cellini Place, July 17, 7 p.m. Rain date July 28; Simply Swing, July 23, 7 p.m. Rain date July 26; The Cobalt Rhythm Kings, Aug. 13, 7 p.m. Rain date Aug. 16; Shaded Soul, Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Rain date Aug. 30.
Specials
“Chalk the Walk,” Boardwalk, Savin Rock Conference Center, 6 Rock St. July 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain date July 11; Sand Sculpture Contest, July 17, Oak Street Beach, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain date July 18; WestFest, West Haven Green, Main St. Sept. 18, noon-8 p.m. Rain date Sept. 19.
Centennial Fireworks: “They Will Be Heard on the 3rd,” Bradley Point. Sept. 3, 8 p.m. Rain date Sept. 4. Kathy Thompson Band, 6-8 p.m., in front of Savin Rock.
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