New Haven Register (Sunday) (New Haven, CT)
This week’s calendar of concerts, readings, theater and more
CALENDAR ANSONIA Specials
“Groundhog Day Celebration,” Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Lane. Jan. 30, 11:30 a.m. Advance register. Free. 203-736-1053, ansonianaturecenter.org.
BRIDGEPORT Comedy
Rod Man, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Jan. 28 & 29, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.; Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m. Visit website for tickets. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Films
WPKN’s Music on Film Series with “Summer of Soul,” Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. Feb. 2, 7 p.m. Free. bijoutheatrect.net
Music
Park City Music Hall, 2926 Fairfield Ave. Lineup: Kat Wright, Jan. 28, 9 p.m. $16; Park City DJ’s, Jan. 29, 8 p.m. $10. parkcitymusichall.com
Specials
Job Fairs, Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, 500 Broad St. Jan. 29; Feb. 26; March 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. hartfordhealthcareamp.com
“Rapunzel,” Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St. Through Feb. 6. Sat, Sun only noon & 2:30 p.m. (Jan. 15, noon performance only). 203-576-1636, dtcab.com
Visual Arts
“SHIM Eco: The Coral Reef Principle,” Ursa Gallery in the Arcade Mall, 1001 Main St. Through March 12. ursa.gallery
BROOKFIELD Stage
“Night of the Assassins,” Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, 184 Whisconier Road. Jan. 28-Feb. 12. Thu, Fri, Sat 8 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. $25, $20 seniors, students. brookfieldtheatre.org
CENTERBROOK Specials
Adult Classes and Workshops offered at Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St. In-person or online beginning Feb. 1 and run through March. Visit website for schedule, and to register and pay. 860-767-0742, spectrumartgallery.org
Visual Arts
“Concealment,” Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St. Jan. 29-March 13. Open House Weekend Jan. 29, 1-6 p.m; Jan. 30, 1-5 p.m. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat noon-6 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. 860-767-0742, spectrumartgallery.org
DANBURY Music
The Shout Backs, Sugar Hollow Taproom, 66 Sugar Hollow Road. Suite 8. Jan. 28, 8 p.m.; Shakedown-Greatful Dead & Beyond, Jan. 29, 8 p.m. fairfieldafterdark.com
Visual Arts
“Scratching the Surface: David Haislip,” Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E. Liberty St. Viewing in-person and virtually. 203-7911474, stillrivereditions.com
“Mohamad Hafez: Unsettled Nostalgia,” Western Connecticut State University Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center Gallery, 43 Lake Ave. ext. on the Westside Campus. Jan. 27-March 6. Opening Reception: Feb 10, 6-8 p.m.; Closing Celebration: No Place Like Home: Exploring the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Middle East with artist Mohamad Hafez and guests, Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, March 3, 6-8 p.m. wcsu.edu/art/gallery/exhibitions/
DERBY Specials
Eastern Bluebird, webinar hosted by Kellogg Environmental Center, Jan. 29, 11 a.m. Registration required at bit.ly/3Ie8L2W. For questions or assistance registering contact donna.kingston@ct.gov.
Visual Arts
Artist Sarah Schneiderman repurposes plastic trash and debris to create artwork that addresses social, political, and environmental issues, Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave. On view through Jan. Tue-Sat, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
ESSEX Specials
Holiday Train Show, Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St. Through Feb. 20. TueSun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 860-767-8269, ctrivermuseum.org
FAIRFIELD Books
Meet the Author: Violet Lumani, author of “Foretold,” virtual presentation hosted by Pequot Library on Zoom, Jan. 27, 6p.m. Register at pequotlibrary.org
Comedy
Fairfield Comedy Club, Fairfield Circle Inn, 417 Post Road. Lineup: Beech Party featuring Beecher, Jan. 29, 7 p.m. $25. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Films
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre, 1420 Post Road. Lineup: “Parasite,” Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 29, 4 & 7:30 p.m.; “Aladdin,” Jan. 29, 1 p.m., Jan. 30, noon & 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at shucommunitytheatre.org
Lectures
Open Minds Institute: “Becoming Georgia O’Keeffe: The Making Of An American Icon” by Angela Miller, PhD, virtual event hosted by Quick Center for the Performing Arts at Fairfield University, Feb. 1, noon. Registration required. Visit quickcenter.fairfield.edu.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Fairfield University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation, “The Wrong Side of the World Revolution: King’s Internationalism and the Lessons for Today” presented by Robin D.G. Kelley, PhD, Fairfield University’s Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Feb. 2, 7 p.m. Free. Registration required at bit.ly/3Eq6MX0
Music
John Pizzarelli Big Band, Fairfield University’s Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Jan. 30, 3 p.m. $30, $5 students, $15 Quick Center members. Purchase ticket in advance through the Quick Center Box Office at quickcenter.com 203254-4010.
Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St. Lineup: Ballyhoo, StageOne, Jan. 29, 7:45 p.m. $22; Geoff Tate Empire 30th Anniversary Tour, Warehouse, Jan. 30, 8 p.m. $45, $35; Keb Mo Solo, Warehouse, Feb. 2, 8 p.m. $75, $159 Meet & Greet. Visit website for tickets. fairfieldtheatre.org
Stage
The Met Opera Live in HD presented by Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Lineup: “Rigoletto,” Jan. 29, 1 & 6 p.m.; “Fire Shut Up in My Bones,” Feb. 12, 1 & 6 p.m. $35, $30 seniors, $5 children and students (including FFLD U. students). quickcenter.com.
Houses on the Moon Theater Company presents “Shared Sentences,” Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Feb. 3, 7 p.m. $30, $5 FFLD U. students, $15 Quick Center members. quickcenter.fairfield.edu
Visual Arts
“Poetic Expressions,” Art/Place Gallery located in Fairfield Theater Company, 70 Sanford St. Through Jan. 29. artplacegallery.org
“Parallels: Chloë Lamb and Bill Scott” a two-person exhibit of British artist Chloë Lamb and American artist Bill Scott, Hollis Taggart, 330 Pequot Ave. Through Feb. 26. hollistaggart.com
Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. Exhibits: “Visiting John Taylor Arms: A Master Printmaker and His Circle,” through April 24; “Topping the Charts: The Rise of Bridgeport’s Columbia Records,” through April 3. Free Museum members, $5 nonmember adults, $3 students and seniors, and kids under 5 are free. fairfieldhistory.org
Fairfield University Art Museum: “Ink/ Stone,” presented in the Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Through March 5.
fairfield.edu/museum
Fairfield University Art Museum: “Adger Cowans: Sense and Sensibility,” presented in Bellermine Hall Galleries in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Jan. 28-June 18. Related events: Reception, Jan. 27, 6-8 p.m.; Conversation with Deborah Willis, PhD and Adger Cowans, Dogwood Room of the Barone Campus, March 30, 5 p.m. Register o the Eventbrite page. fairfield.edu/museum
HAMDEN Music
Space Ballroom, 295 Treadwell St. Lineup: Lucky Chops, Feb. 1, 8 p.m. $17-$15; Brian Posehn, Feb. 4, 8 p.m. $30-$25. Tickets at spaceballroom.com
HARTFORD Comedy
Joe Larson and Friends, City Steam Brewery, 942 Main St. Jan. 28, 8-10 p.m. $25. Free parking at Marriot Residence Inn. 954-7296282, comedycraftbeer.com
Music
Infinity Music Hall, 32 Front St. Lineup: Bettye Lavette, Jan. 30, 8 p.m. $48-$38. Tickets at infinityhall.com
Stage
“What The Constitution Means to Me,” Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Mortensen Hall, 166 Capitol Ave. Through Jan. 30. Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 28, 8 p.m.; Jan. 29, 2 & 8 p.m.; Jan. 30, 1 & 6 :30 p.m. Tickets available online at bushnell.org or by phone at 860-987-5900.
“Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous,” Hartford Stage, 50 Church St. Through Feb. 6. Tickets start at $30. Visit website for showtimes and tickets. 860527-5151, hartfordstage.org
Visual Arts
“Changing Lanes: Mobility in Connecticut,” Amistad Center for Art & Culture, 600 Main St. Through April 3. Thu-Sun noon-5 p.m. Free with regular museum admission. 860-838-4133, amistadcenter.org
“Common Struggle, Individual Experience: An Exhibition About Mental Health,” Connecticut Historical Society, 1 Elizabeth St. Through Oct. 15, 2022. In-person gallery exhibit. Tue-Fri noon-5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 860-236-5621, chs.org
MADISON Books
RJ Julia Booksellers host author events on Zoom: Isabel Allende, author of “Violeta,” Jan. 29, 7 p.m.; Brenda Janowitz with Jane Green, “The Liz Taylor Ring,” Feb. 1, 7 p.m. Register on website. 203-245-3959, rjjulia.com
Stage
Opera Theater of Connecticut announces auditions for CT-based singers for its diverse and dynamic 2022 season that will be performed at Andrews Memorial Theater in Clinton. Auditions will be held in Madison, Jan. 29 starting at 11a.m. Interested singers should send their resume and photo to Opera Theater at otc@otcsings.org. Include a copy of your vaccination card showing full vaccination as well as booster. Chosen singers will be contacted with a time and the address.
MASHANTUCKET Comedy
Sal Vulcano, Foxwoods Resort Casino Great Cedar Showroom, 350 Trolley Line Blvd. Jan. 29, 7 p.m. $83, $63, $40; Chris Clarke & Dino Vigo, Great Cedar Showroom, Jan. 29, 8 p.m. $10. 860-312-3000, foxwoods.com
MIDDLEFIELD Music
Live Music with Gracie Day, 1741 Pub & Grill at Lyman Orchards Golf Course, 70 Lyman Road. Jan. 28, 5-8 p.m.; Sunday Brunch with Jazz Pianist Jay Rowe, Jan. 30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Reservations suggested. 860-349-6033, 1741pubandgrill.com
Specials
American Lantern Festivals, Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road. Through Jan. 31,
5-9 p.m. $25 general admission 13 and up, $20 children 4-12, free children 3 and under. 860-349-6000, lymanorchards.com
Modern Calligraphy with Sip and Script, 1741 Pub & Grill at Lyman Orchards Golf Course, 70 Lyman Road. Jan. 27, 6 p.m. $65. 860-349-6033, 1741pubandgrill.com
MIDDLETOWN
Comedy
Comedy Craft Beer Tour with Darren Rivera and Friends, Stubborn Beauty Brewery, 180 Johnson St. Jan. 29, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $30. First glass of beer is included with your ticket. 954-729-6282, comedycraftbeer.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
Shell Shockt, Milford Sports Pub & Grill, 290 Old Gate Lane. Jan. 29, 8 p.m. $5. Tickets at milfordsportspub.com
Stage
Eastbound Theatre presents “One Slight Hitch,” Milford Arts Center, 40 Railroad Ave. Feb. 4-20. Visit website for showtimes and tickets. 203-878-6647, milfordarts.org
Specials
Network of Executive Women presents “How to Grow Your Business with Email Marketing” virtual presentation on Zoom, Feb. 1, noon. Virtual meetings fees are $5 members, $10 guests. Register by Jan. 30, noon at networkofexecutivewomen.org/ new-lunch-registration.
MYSTIC
Specials
Holiday Lights Spectacular, Olde Mistick Village, 27 Coogan Blvd. Through Jan. 31. oldemistickvillage.com
NEW BRITAIN
Visual Arts
Black History Month Gallery Talk: Spotlight on Tanner, Porter, Duncanson, with Lisa Williams, New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St. Feb. 2, 1-2 p.m. nbmaa.org
“Celebrate New Britain’s 150th Anniversary Artwork Exhibit,” Trinity-on-Main, 69 Main St. Paintings remain on display through March. trinityonmain.org
NEW HAVEN
Lectures
“An Upside-Down World: The Reign of Black Governors in Connecticut,” virtual presentation offered by New Haven Museum, Feb. 10, 6 p.m. Register at bit.ly/3FMgYtw.
Music
College Street Music Hall, 238 College St.
Lineup: Wood Brothers, Feb. 2, 8 p.m. $40$30. Tickets at collegestreetmusichall.com
Soul Singer Carole Sylvan, Café Nine, 250 State St. Feb. 11, 9 p.m. $12 advance, $15 day of show. 203-789-8281. cafenine.com
Toad’s Place, 300 York St. Lineup: Behindtherecordz Live feat. AZ, Jan. 27, 8 p.m.; Thursday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m. Visit website for ticket information. 203-624-TOAD, toadsplace.com.
Stage
“Fires In The Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn And Other Identities,” Long Wharf Theatre Claire Tow Stage in the C. Newton Schenck III Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr. Through Feb. 6. Visit website for tickets and showtimes. 203-6931486, longwharf.org
Visual Arts
New Haven resident Roderick Topping’s striking images will be on view in a new exhibit, “Strange Times: Downtown New Haven in the COVID Era,” New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave. Through March 25. Register to visit the museum. newhavenmuseum.org or facebook.com/NewHavenMuseum or call 203-562-4183.
“Sleep,” Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St. Through March 20. 203-432-2800, britishart.yale.edu
“Phantasmagoria: Art to Amuse and Amaze” by Ruth Sack, City Gallery, 994 State St. Feb. 4-27. Meet the Artist: Feb. 5 & 6, 1- 4 p.m. Gallery hours: Fri-Sun 1-4 p.m. 203-7822489, city-gallery.org
“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
“Reflections” by Liz Antle-O’Donnell, Ana Henriques and Mark St. Mary, Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Ave. Through Feb. 6. Gallery Hours: Thu-Fri 11 a.m.-4 .p.m.; Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 203-389-9555, kehlerliddellgallery.com
“Children of the Elm City,” New Haven Museum’s Small Exhibit Gallery, 114 Whitney Ave. New exhibit on view though the winter that focuses on the context of family, education, community, and technology through multiple generations and in differing social and economic circumstances. newhavenmuseum.org
NEW LONDON Music
Will Evans, Garde Arts Center, 325 State St. Jan. 28, 8 p.m. $28. 860-444-7373, gardearts.org
NEWTOWN Films
“House of Gucci,” Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St. Jan. 27-30, 1 & 7 p.m. Reserve tickets required. edmondtownhall.org
Music
Colonial Automobile Group Music Series, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St. Through Jan. 29. All Shows 8-10:30 p.m. $45-$30. Lineup: Alpaca Gnomes, Jan. 29. edmondtownhall.org
Outdoors
Snow Much Fun in Newtown, Fairfield Hills Campus, Keating Farms Road and Washington
Square. Jan. 28, 6-8 p.m. $3. 203-2704340, newtown-ct.gov/parks-recreation
Specials
Aquila’s Nest Vineyard, 56 Pole Bridge Road. Events: Macaroons & Wine Pairing, Jan. 28, 6-7 p.m. $30. Visit website for tickets. 203-5184352, aquilasnestvineyards.com
NORWICH
Music
Miss Lottie’s Café Jazz Theater Series: Tribute to Nina Simone with Kyndra Joi and Miss Lottie’s Cafe Band, Norwich Arts Center’s Donald L. Oat Theater, 62 Broadway. Feb. 4, 8 p.m. $22, $20 students, seniors, $18 NAC members. Tickets at norwicharts.org
OLD LYME Visual Arts
“Lennart Anderson: A Retrospective,” Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, 84 Lyme St. Through March 18, daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free, donations welcome. 860-434-5232, lymeacademy.edu
“First Impressions,” Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St. Through Feb. 24. Admission is free but a $5 donation suggested. 860-4347802, lymeartassociation.org
OLD SAYBROOK Music
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St. Lineup: Griffin House, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m. $28; Christine Andreas, Jan. 28, 8 p.m. $38; Riders on the Storm-Doors Tribute, Jan. 29, 8 p.m. $42; Donna the Buffalo, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. $42. Call or visit website for tickets. 860510-0453, thekate.org
Stage
Met in HD: “Rigoletto,” Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St. Jan. 29, 12:55 p.m. $28-$15. Encore performance: Feb. 1, 12:55 p.m. $25. Enjoy productions on the Kate’s big screen, with surround sound, in a physically distanced and safe environment. 860-510-0453, thekate.org
RIDGEFIELD Films
Diversity Film Series hosted by Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Jan. 27-Oct. 12, 2022. Lineup: “Minari,” Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m.; “Summer of Soul,” Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m.; “Queen & Slim,” Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.; “Lady Sings the Blues,” Feb. 23, 7 p.m. All films $10. Visit website for complete schedule. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or visit or call the box office. 203-438-5795.
Music
Art, Wine & Jazz Series: Brubeck Brothers Quartet, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Jan. 30, 4 p.m. $39. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or visit or call the box office. 203438-5795.
Specials
Hearst Media Entertaining Conversations Series with “From Arthur Avenue to E StreetThe Chazz Palminteri Podcast featuring Stevie Van Zandt, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Jan. 28, 8 p.m. $95-$80. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Eyes Full Of Words: An Ekphrastic Writing Workshop, Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. Jan. 29, 1 p.m. Register at thealdrich.org.
Stage
The Met Live in HD: “Rigoletto,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Jan. 29, 12:55 p.m. $25-$15. Purchase touchless print at home ticket go online to ridgefieldplayhouse.org, visit or call the box office. 203-438-5795.
“Nickle Mines,” ACT Of Connecticut, 36 Old Quarry Road. Through Jan. 30. For showtimes and tickets visit actofct.org or call 475-2155497.
“The Divas,” Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane. Feb. 4-26. Fri, Sat 8 p.m.; Feb. 13 & 20, 2 p.m. Cabaret-style seating. Tickets sold by the table. Information and tickets at ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org
Valentine’s Day
Fundraising Event featuring Darlene Love, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Feb. 14. Festivities begin 6:30 p.m. with a free glass of bubbly for every ticket holder, chocolates and the chance to purchase raffle tickets to win jewelry, and spa package. Concert to follow. $85-$75. ridgefieldplayhouse.org or 203-4385795.
Visual Arts
“Colors,” online exhibit hosted by Ridgefield
Guild of Artists, through Feb. 6. 203-4388863, rgoa.org
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. Exhibits: “Duane Slick: The Coyote Makes The Sunset Better,” through May 8; “Prima Facie” by Milano Chow, through May 8; Amaryllis DeJesus Moleski: Portal Pieces, through May 29; and Karla Knight “Navigator,” through May 8. aldrichart.org
SALISBURY Outdoors
Salisbury Winter Sports Association hosts JumpFest and the U.S. Eastern National Ski Jumping Championships, Satre Hill, Indian Mountain Road. Feb. 11-13. Event winners go on to compete in the Ski Jumping Nordic Combined Junior Nationals, Feb. 22-26. jumpfest.org
SEYMOUR Specials
“Learn to Make Dragon Noodles” by Simply Creative Chef Rob Scott, free virtual cooking lesson hosted by Seymour Public Library on Zoom, Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m. Registration required. Visit seymourpubliclibrary.org for the link. 203-888-3903, sgarvey@biblio.org
SHELTON
Music
Billy Genuario, Spotted Horse Tavern, 100 Commerce Dr. Feb. 7:30 p.m. spottedhorseshelton.com
SHERMAN Music
JCC of Sherman, 9 Route 39 S. Lineup: The Hooligans, Feb. 5, 7 p.m.; Voices of Our Times featuring Nick Arne, Bill Buttner, John John Brown & Bernie Kaplan, Feb.19, 7 p.m. $25 nonmembers, $20 members. Reservations required. Open Mic Night, Thursdays, 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at jccinsherman.org
Specials
“The City Without Jews” a Silent Film and Live Music featuring Alicia Svigals and Donald Sosin, JCC of Sherman, 9 Route 39 S. Jan. 29, 7 p.m. $25 nonmembers, $20 members. Reservations required. jccinsherman.org
Visual Arts
“Blooming in Winter” Watercolors by Virginia Niles Schaffer, Sherman Library, 1 Sherman Center. Through Feb. 23. shermanlibrary.org.
STONINGTON Music
Music Matters: A Trio of Piano Trios with with Hilary Castle, Ani Kalayjian, and Milos Repicky, La Grua Center, 32 Water St. Jan. 29, 5 p.m. $20. 860-535-2300, lagruacenter.org
STORRS Visual Arts
Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut’s new exhibit, “Hecho en Puerto Rico: Four Generations of Puerto Rican Puppetry,” curated by Dr. Manuel Morán and Deborah Hunt, on view at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, 1 Royce Circle. Through May 8. bimp.uconn.edu
STRATFORD Books
Ongoing Lobby Book Sale, Stratford Library, 2203 Main St. Library hours: Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri, Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. 203-385-4160.
Lectures
Sunday Afternoon Talk virtual presentation hosted by Stratford Library on Zoom: “This Land of Snow: A Journey Across the North in Winter” with Anders Morley, Jan. 30, 2-3:30 p.m. Register at stratfordlibrary.libcal.com/ event/8737078.
Music
Fake ID, Station House Wine Bar & Grill, 2520 Main St. Jan. 28, 7-10 p.m.; Sandie James Duet, Jan. 29, 7 p.m. 203-377-1648, stationhousewinebar.com
Visual Arts
“Natures Beauty” by Derby artist Michael Bonaffini, Stratford Library Main Lobby, 2203 Main St. Through Jan. 31. Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. stratfordlibrary.org
Arts Alliance of Stratford’s “Through Our Eyes” Art Show & Sale” celebrates local Black artists and creatives in the community, Sterling
House Community Center’s Gallery, 2283 Main St. Through Feb. 18. artsallianceofstratford.org.
TORRINGTON
Music
Get the Led Out — A Celebration of the Mighty Zep, Warner Theatre’s Oneglia Auditorium, 68 Main St. Jan. 28, 8 p.m. Visit website for tickets. 860-489-7180, warnertheatre.org
Stage
Met Live in HD: “Rigoletto,” Nancy Marine Studio Theatre, 84 Main St. Jan. 29, 12:55 p.m. Visit website for tickets. 860-489-7180, warnertheatre.org
Visual Arts
“Wrench & Obi,” Exhibit, The Sophie Gallery, 15 Water St. Exhibit runs through Jan. 860-6182994, info@TheSophieGallery.com
TRUMBULL Specials
Kid’s Night Out/Parent’s Night Off, Xperiment VR, 100 Hawley Lane. Jan. 28, 6-8 p.m. $45 advance, $50 door. 203-502-8005, xperimentvr.com
UNCASVILLE Comedy
Kelsey Cook, Comix Comedy Club at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Jan. 27 & 28, 8 p.m.; Jan. 29, 6 & 8 p.m. Visit website for tickets. comixroadhouse.com mohegansun.com
Music
Lee Brice, Mohegan Sun Arena at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m. $39, $29. Tickets through ticketmaster.com. mohegansun.com
Specials
Sun Wine & Food Fest, Mohegan Sun Resort Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Jan. 28-30. Events: A Night with Toms Good Lovin-Join the pair for a mixology experience highlighting their new whiskey, “Toms Good Lovin.” Complimentary cocktails, Novelle Lounge, Jan. 28, 9-11 p.m. $40 advance, $50 day of the event; Game Day Brunch hosted by Buddy Valastro with Victor Cruz, Novelle Lounge, Jan. 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $90 advance, $100 day of the event. Tickets to all events are on sale now on ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. mohegansun.com
WASHINGTON Visual Arts
“Home Sweet Home” by Marisabel Artieda, Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery, 5 Wykeham Road. Jan. 29-March 12. Sociallydistanced reception to meet the artist Jan. 29, noon-2 p.m. gunnlibrary.org
Washington Arts Association and Gallery announces it’s latest exhibit, “Members Show.” Exhibit runs through Feb. 13. washingtonartassociation.org.
WATERBURY Stage
“American in Paris,” Palace Theater, 100 E. Main St. Jan. 28, 8 p.m.; Jan. 29, 2 & 8 p.m. Tickets start at $23. Visit website for tickets. palacetheaterct.org or call the Box Office at 203-346-2000.
Visual arts
“Waterbury's Medical Professionals: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,” Mattatuck Museum, 144 W. Main St. Exhibit open. mattmuseum.org
WESTBROOK Music
Tribute to Elvis Presley, Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Road. Jan. 29, 6 p.m. reception; 7 p.m. dinner show. Reservations start at $65. 860-399-5901, watersedgeresortandspa.com
Specials
Shoreline Sailing Club Singles Meetings on Zoom: Feb. 3; and Feb. 17. All meetings at 7 p.m. For instructions on zooming into the meeting, visit the home page at shorelinesailingclub.com
WEST HARTFORD Stage
“Five Guys Named Moe,” Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road. Through Feb. 27. $50-$40. Student Rush is $10 (cash only), available 15 minutes prior to curtain. Showtimes: Tue 2 p.m.; Wed, Thu 7:30 p.m.; Fri 8 p.m.; Sat 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. Talk back with the cast after each Sunday matinee. 860-523-5900, ext. 10, playhouseonpark.org.
Visual Arts
“The Front Lines Project,” Noah Webster House and West Hartford Historical Society, 227 South Main St. On view. Admission to the exhibit is included in your admission to the museum open to the public 1-4 p.m. 860-5215362, noahwebsterhouse.org
“Concurrent to An Inward Sea,” New Britain Museum of American Art presents an exhibit of works by Jennifer Wen Ma, Delamar West Hartford, 1 Memorial Road. The free exhibit is open to the public. 860-937-2500, delamar.com/west-hartford
WESTON Specials
Rago, auction house hosts a Jewelry Appraisal and Consignment Event, Weston Historical Society, 104 Weston Road. Feb. 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Appointments required, no walkins. RSVP to Robin Daum from Rago at robin@ragoarts.com or call 609-460 3619.
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