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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT Comedy
Sam Morril, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. April 22, 7:30 p.m., April 23, 24, 7 & 9 p.m. $150-$50. Shows will follow all State guidelines for reopening. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Music
“Simon & Garfunkel Songbook performed by Aztec Two-Step 2.0,” Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. April 23, 8 p.m. Benefit for WPKN. Streaming and In-Person Audience show. Streaming tickets: $100-$5; In-Person tickets: $100. bijoutheatrect.net
Visual Arts
“ARTcade downtown pARTy, A day of art, music, design and vintage,” Arcade Mall, City Lights Gallery, and Ursa Gallery, April 24. City Lights and Ursa Gallery are hosting companion exhibits: City Lights exhibit, “Pandemic Art;” and “Here Comes the Sun” at Ursa Gallery. Ricardo Reyes of Cosmic Jibaros and Savor City presents his ensemble Latin Americana, musicians include Ricardo Reyes on guitar and vocals, Dan Tressler of fiddle and vocals, Obanilu Allende on percussion, Rich Zarkowski on upright bass, Jeff Smith on banjo. Vending at the Arcade, noon-6 p.m. Art galleries open until 7 p.m. The night ends with WPKN radio spinning discs at the Arcade. citylightsgallery.org, bridgeport-arttrail.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. 203332-5052, housatonicmuseum.org
DANBURY Stage
WCSU Dept. of Theatre Arts Spring Virtual Production Series: Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” streaming April 30, and May 9. $10. Tickets at bit.ly/3t55coP; “The Covid Decameron,” streaming May 1, and May 6. $10. Tickets at bit.ly/3wQOJqD; “Hedda Freeman-A Contemporary Adaptation of Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler,” streaming May 2, and May 7. $10. Tickets at bit.ly/3s5Lsje. Information at wcsu.edu/theatrearts
Visual Arts
“Abstractions: Shadows & Runes” photos by Joy Bush, Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E Liberty St. Through May 28. Viewing inperson and virtually. Regular gallery hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to 1 or 2 visitors from the same household at one time, masks required. 203-791-1474, stillrivereditions.com
DARIEN Visual Arts
“Observations in Abstract” works by Caroline O’Callaghan, Geary Gallery, 576 Boston Post Road. Through April 31. In-person exhibit. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-655-6633, gearygallery.com
FAIRFIELD Comedy
Lisa Lampinelli’s Sit Down & Shut Up, Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse, 70 Sanford St. April 24, 8 p.m. Hilarious evening of stories, insight, and questionable advice from the former Queen of Mean. $19.99 In-Person & $43 Live-stream. fairfieldtheatre.org
Fairfield Comedy Club hosts Joe Gerics, J.B. Percival Co., 63 Unquowa Road. April 22, 6 & 8 p.m. $29. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Music
New York Jazz with the Curtis Nowosad Quartet, Trinity Episcopal Church front lawn, 651 Pequot Ave. April 24, 3 p.m. $20 adults, $10 students, seniors, $55 family with 1-2 adults and unlimited students, Children 10 and under are free. Social distancing, masks and be registered in advance for contact tracing purposes. Bring chairs. Tickets online at trinitysouthport.org/music
Visual Arts
“Unique Expressions” group exhibit featuring paintings by artists, Gaby Collins-Fernandez, Gary Petersen, Kelsey Shwetz, and Yorgos Stamkopoulos, Hollis Taggart Gallery, 330 Pequot Ave. Through May 8. Masks required and all COVID protocols followed. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-2 p.m. info@hollistaggart.com, 212-628-4000.
“Outside” show by Art/Place members, Fairfield Theater Company building, 70 Sanford St. On view in the gallery daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. until futher notice. 203-3191404
“By Design: Theater and Fashion in the Photography of Lalla Essaydi” art exhibit featuring photos by Lalla Essaydi, 3-D virtual tour and audio guide, presented by Fairfield University Art Museum’s Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, on view through the museum’s website, through May 21. thequicklive.com fairfield.edu/museum
GREENWICH Films
Focus on French Cinema, the annual Francophone film festival presented by the Alliance Française of Greenwich, will screen 10 premiere films in French with English subtitles, through April 30. FFC will feature the Cinema of Belgium. Visit website for schedule of films and tickets. focusonfrenchcinema.com
Visual arts
Exhibit of Paintings by Suellen Frick Lash, Greenwich Hospital Garden Cafe, 5 Perryridge Road. Through June 30, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. daily. All works can be purchased by contacting the Greenwich Art society, Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 203-629-1533 or e-mail admin@greenwichartsociety.org
“Greenwich Gardens & Landscapes, Past & Present,” Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road. April 28-Sept. 5. Spring Exhibit features rarely seen architectural and landscape drawings and photos of some of Greenwich’s finest gardens designed by pioneers of American landscaped design. Member preview days: April 28, 29, 30. Open to the public May 1. Admission to the Galleries is advanced online ticket reservation only. Masks required. 203-8696899, greenwichhistory.org
MILFORD Music
Live Music: Cassandra and The Knighthawks, Milford Sports Pub & Grill, 290 Old Gate Lane. April 24, 7-10 p.m. 203-252-2550. fairfieldafterdark.com
Milford Performance Center Drive-In Live Concert Series: The Best of the 70’s, Connecticut Post Mall Sears Front Lot, April 24, 7 p.m. $85-$50. Tickets are based on a per car basis with up to 4 people in a car. Food trucks. Keeping each car socially distant will allow for up to 4 people to sit outside the car with a barrier of a car and distance between vehicles for a safe and enjoyable concert experience. Backup FM transmission. 203-723-3672. Tickets at milfordperformancecenter.org.
NEW CANAAN
Stage
One Act Plays: “The Best of the Best,” virtual festival of one-act plays, recorded live on stage and available for viewing at your convenience, presented by Town Players of New Canaan, through April 23. $10-$100. To attend purchase a ticket for any date of your choice. The two-hour show will be available for you to stream 24 hours. tpnc.org, info@TPNC.org
Visual Arts
“Sagerman and Clement: HighPerformance Color” paintings by Robert Sagerman and sculpture by John Clement, Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 66 Elm St. Through May 1. 203-801-9590, rachael@heathergaudiofineart.com. heathergaudiofineart.com
“David Hartt: A Colored Garden,” The Glass House. Exhibit on view through Nov. 15. theglasshouse.org
“Spectrum Contemporary Art Exhibit Ode to Color,” through May 15. “Through Our Eyes IX New Canaan High School Art Exhibit,” Carriage Barn Arts Center, 681 South Ave. Exhibit will also feature a juried selection of work by NCHS Alumni. In gallery & virtually online. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. Masks required. 203-5943638, carriagebarn.org
“Divine Frequent See” solo exhibit of evocative oil paintings by Russell Ritell, Silvermine Gallery, 1037 Silvermine Road. Through April 23. In-person viewing. CDC and CT State guidelines will be followed. Exhibit can also be viewed online. silvermineart.org
NEW MILFORD Visual Arts
“Emergence” New works by Gallery25 artists, Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio, 11 Railroad St. Through May 30; & Paintings from “When the Snow Flies,” through April 25. Gallery hours: Sat-Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. gallery25ct.com
NEWTOWN Comedy
Comedy Craft Beer Tour with Marty Caproni and Friends, NewSylum Brewing, 36 Keating Farms Ave. April 25, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $25. Show will be indoors. Capacity is limited and tables socially distanced. All public areas will be cleaned, wiped, and sanitized regularly as per state mandate. Free parking at Marriot Residence
Inn. 954-729-6282, comedycraftbeer.com
NORWALK Comedy
Stand Up Comedy with Mike Feeney, B.J.Ryan’s Magnoila Room, 57 Main St. April 23, 7 & 9 p.m. $20; and Yannis Pappas, April 28, 7 & 9 p.m. $25. Attendance limited due to COVID19, 25 person capacity for each show. Ticket information visit fairfieldafterdark.com
Music
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra offers Streamed Spring Chamber Music Concerts: “Woodwinds & Brass,” May 21, 7 p.m. $20 per household, $5 students. Tickets at norwalksymphony.org/buy-online
Wall Street Theater presents A Night of Music Under the Stars with Turkuaz, Art Park at Wall Street, 23 Isaacs St. April 25, 6 p.m. doors ope, 7 p.m. show. $100$90. Socially distanced seating. Tickets at wallstreettheater.com
Stage
“TRU,” Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, 509 Westport Ave. April 23-May 9. Showtimes: Fri 8 p.m.; Sat 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. Performances in-theatre and live stream. $70-$39 for in-person tickets that can only be purchased by calling the MTC Box Office at 203-454-3883. Live-stream tickets $28 and may be purchased online at musictheatreofct.com. e-mail: admin@musictheatreofct.com
Visual Arts
“A Slug’s Life: Facing the Climate Endgame,” Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St. Through June 13. Exhibit features forms and adaptations of animals from ocean reefs, discover the important warnings they can tell us about climate change. The exhibit blends live marine animals with sculptures of a type of sea slug called nudibranchs by New Haven artist Gar Waterman, plus photos by divers from around the world. 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.
“Abstraction,” Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. Through May 15. Gallery hours: Tue-Fri noon-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m.rowaytonarts.org
RIDGEFIELD
Films
Family Series: “Shrek,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. April 25, 3 & 7 p.m. $12.50. Masks and social distance required at all times. Visit website or call for ticket information. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Music
Pepsi Rock Series on Film: “Bad Reputation-A Joan Jett Documentary,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. April 23, 7:30 p.m. $12. Socially distanced, limited capacity performance. Face masks required at all times. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or visit or call the box office. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
John Scofield, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. April 24, 4 & 7:30 p.m. $52.50. Socially distanced, limited capacity performance. Face masks required at all times. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or visit or call the box office. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Stage
The Met Opera Encore in HD: Classical Series with “Puccini’s La Bohème,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. April 21-27, 1, 4 & 7 p.m. $15. $20, $15 members & seniors, $10 students, free children 18 & under. When you buy a ticket, you must choose a date & time to watch the screening. Just like a live show, you can ONLY watch on the date & time you select. Masks required. Purchase touchless print at home ticket go online to ridgefieldplayhouse.org, visit or call the box office. 203-438-5795.
Visual Arts
“After the Mobile,” a two-part solo exhibit by artist Tim Prentice that features twenty indoor works, five outdoor works, and a video portrait of the artist, presented both in the Museum’s galleries and Sculpture Garden. The indoor exhibit on view through Oct. 4, and the outdoor installation on view from Sept. 19, 2021-April 24, 2022. “Frank Stella's Stars, A Survey,” on view in the Sculpture Garden and in the galleries, through May 9. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. aldrichart.org
STAMFORD
Visual Arts
“Spring 2021” online exhibit offered by Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery, through April 24. 203-325-1139, stamfordartassociation.org
“The Artistry of Fans Exhibit” and “Stamford's Toy Chest Exhibit,” Stamford History Center, 1508 High Ridge Road. Duel exhibits on view through June 1. For visiting hours visit stamfordhistory.org, 203-329-1183.
WESTPORT
Stage
Westport Country Playhouse announces an all-virtual 2021 Season, featuring a new comedy and a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama, two archival productions recorded in HD video, and four Script in Hand playreadings. The all-virtual season will open in June. For information and to purchase tickets to the virtual season, visit westportplayhouse.org, leave a message on the box office voicemail at 203227-4177, or e-mail boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org
“Rent Control,” virtual Script in Hand playreading written and performed by Evan Zes, hosted by Westport Country Playhouse, premieres April 26, 7 p.m., available on-demand April 27-May 2. Virtual tickets are $20 individual, $40 pair, $80 household streaming experience. Each purchase entitles the ticket buyer to one individual link. Tickets at westportplayhouse.org, leave a message on the box office voicemail at 203-227-4177, or email at boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org
Visual Arts
Watercolor paintings by artist Katherine Ross, Westport Book Shop’s Drew Friedman Art Place, 23 Jesup Road. The exhibit is open to the public through April, during the Book Shop’s business hours: Tue-Fri 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon.
“Smash” Exhibit devoted exclusively to the videos of contemporary artist Marilyn Minter, MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Tpke. Through June 13. $10, $5 students/ educators, seniors (60+), free children 12 & under, Military Personnel and Healthcare Providers with ID. 203-572-2720, mocawestport.org