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Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BRIDGEPORT
Comedy Brad Williams, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Aug. 6, 7 & 9 p.m. $180-$60. Shows will follow all State guidelines. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Music
St. Ann Black Rock Summer Concerts, 481 Brewster St. Through Aug. 24. Lineup:Stratford Orchestra, Aug. 10; Get Lit, Aug. 17; Tangled Vine, Aug. 24. All these concerts 6-8 p.m. $5 age 12 and up. No pets. BYOB snacks, dinner, beverages, chairs, blankets. Italian Ice, water for sale
OFT Fest with Lil Durk & Coi Lerey, Hartford Healthcare Amphitheatre, 500 Broad St. Aug. 7. hartfordhealthcareamp.com
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. citylightsgallery.org, bridgeport-art-trail.org
“OUTworks,” City Lights Gallery, 265 Golden Hill St. Through Sept. 8. Gallery hours: Wed-Fri, noon-5 p.m., Sat noon-4 p.m. Exhibit also on the City Lights website. citylightsgallery.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.; “The Roots of Abstraction,” exhibit on view through Aug. 31.housatonicmuseum.org
DANBURY
Dance
“Dancing Under The Starts” sponsored by CityCenterDanbury, Patriot Gargarge, 1 Patriot Dr. Aug. 26, 6:308:30 p.m. Family-friendly dance series located on the rooftop of the Patriot Garage. fairfieldafterdark.com
Music
The Union Jacks-British Rock Invasion Celebration, The Palace Danbury, 165 Main St. Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m. $19.65; Moondance-The Ultimate Van Morrison Tribute, Aug. 28, 8 p.m. $39.thepalacedanbury.com
Danbury Music Centre Chamber Music Intensive Faculty Concert with Joana Genova, Ariel Rudiakov, Heather Braun, and Thomas Landschoot, Marion Anderson Recital Hall, Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St. Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m. $15 suggested donation. 203-748-1716, danburymusiccentre.org
Specials
“Pop-Up & Play,” CityCenter Danbury, 250 Main St. In collaboration with Blue Haus Group, “Pop-Up & Play” event series will run along Main St. every Friday, through Aug. fairfieldafterdark.com
“Godspell,” Musicals at Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Road. Through Aug. 7. Performances take place outdoors Fri-Sun. Grounds open 7 p.m. for picnicking, show 8 p.m. $25 adults, $20 seniors and students (with ID), $15 children 10 and under. musicalsatrichter.org
FAIRFIELD
Comedy
Fairfield Comedy Club hosts the Penfield Beach Series: Mike Finoia, Penfield Pavilion at Penfield Beach, 323 Fairfield Beach Road. Aug. 6, 7 p.m. $29. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Eric D’Alessandro, SHU Community Theatre, 1420 Post Road. Aug. 5, 7 & 9 p.m. $30 orchestra, $25 general admission. connecticutcomedyfestival.com
Music
Jazz Fridays: Brian Torff, Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. Aug. 6, 6:30-8 p.m. fairfieldhistory.org
Audubon Summer Concerts at Farm Pond, Connecticut Audubon Society Center, 2325 Burr St. Through Aug. 7. Lineup: Bryan Page and Friends Violin, cello and guitar, Aug. 7. All concerts 5-6 p.m. $20 per person, per concert. Children under 10 free. 203-259-6305, ext. 109
Summer Concerts at Sherman Green Gazebo, corner of Post & Reef Road. Through Sept. 4. Lineup: Mertz’s, Aug. 5; Bar Car Band, Aug. 7; 9 of Hearts, Aug. 8. All concerts 6-8 p.m. fairfieldrecreation.com
Jim Clark presents Brazilian Beats: Bossa Novas and Jazz Sambas, virtual event hosted by Norwalk Public Library on Zoom, Aug. 5, 6-7 p.m. Register for Zoom Link with Cynde at clahey@norwalkpl.org
Fairfield Parks & Recreation host Classic Stones Live-Rolling Stones Tribute Concert featuring The Glimmer Twins, Penfield Pavilion at Penfield Beach, So. Benson Road. Aug. 12. $35. Doors open 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. fairfieldrecreation.com
Stage
New Paradigm Theatre Company
Inc. presents “Footloose, The Musical,” Black Rock Church, 3685 Black Rock Tpke. Aug. 20, 7 p.m.; Aug. 21, 2 & 7 p.m. norwalksymphony.org
“The Spongebob Musical” presented by Pantochino Teen Theatre, SHU Community Theatre, Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 7, 1 & 5:30 p.m. pantochino.com
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,” presented in the Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts; “Roberto Lugo: New Ceramics,” and Robert Gerhardt: Mic Check,” presented 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.
“Another Opening, Another Show” Member show, Art/Place Gallery in the Fairfield Theater Company building, 70 Sanford St. artplacegallery.org
“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
GREENWICH
Music
Summer Concert Series, Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Arch St. Through Aug. 18. Lineup: Cynthia Sayer & Her Joyride Band, Aug. 11; Billy & The Showman, Aug. 18. All concerts 7:15 p.m. fairfieldafterdark.com
Summer Concert Series hosted by Parish of St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes. Lineup: Our Heritage, Aug. 8, 2 p.m. Concerts take place under the Tent on St. Agnes Church campus lawn, 247 Stanwich Road. Free. Donations welcome.
Music on the Great Lawn Series: Gunsmoke, Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road. Aug. 5. Grounds open for picnicing 5:30 p.m., Concert 6:30-8 p.m. Masks are required inside buildings and suggested outdoors. greenwichhistory.org.
Visual arts
“Summer Show,” GR Art Gallery, 1086 Long Ridge Road. Through Sept. 1. grartgalleries.com
“Layers Of Life” Collection of works By Derek Gores, Sandra Morgan Interiors & Art Prive Gallery, 135 E. Putnam Ave. sandramorganinteriors.com
“Greenwich Gardens & Landscapes, Past & Present,” Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Road. Through Sept. 5. greenwichhistory.org
Greenwich Art Society Presents “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
MILFORD
Dance
Line Dancing, Milford Sports Pub & Grill, 290 Old Gate Lane. Aug. 5, 8-11 p.m. fairfieldafterdark.com
Music
Milford Performance Center hosts “Jammin at the Farm,” Testo’s Farm, 922 Wheeler’s Farm Road. Aug. 14, 5:30-10 p.m. Bands performing are Red Planet, Live at the Fillmore, and The CT Grateful Dead All Star Band. $45-$37. Tickets at milfordperformancecenter.org
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 Standard Banana Steel Pan Music, Milford Green, Broad St., Aug. 14; and Classical Guitar by the MAC’s New England Guitar Society, Milford Historical Society, 34 High St., Sept. 11. All events begin 11 a.m.milfordarts.org
Milford Arts Council’s Music and Arts series: “MAC In The Park,” Eisenhower Park, 780 North St. Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads in the Park, Aug. 7, 8-9:30 p.m.; The Talbott Brothers, Sept. 18, 8 p.m.; and an outdoor reprise of Eastbound Theatre’s “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder, Oct. 1. milfordarts.org
Perform
Pantochino Productions Inc., Professional not-for-profit theatre for family audiences offers its Pantochino Curbside Tiki Show. How it works: Schedule a performance in Aug., or Sept. with Pantochino at a mutually agreed-upon date and time. pantochino.com
NEW CANAAN M
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Waveny House Summer Concert Series, 677 South Ave. Through Sept. 1. Lineup: Kenn Morr, Aug. 4. Rain date Aug. 5; Finster, Aug. 11. Rain date Aug. 12; T&T Dreamin, Aug. 18. . All concerts 7:30-9:30 p.m. fairfieldafterdark.com
Stage
Town Players of New Canaan present “On Golden Pond,” Powerhouse Theater, Waveny Park. Aug. 13-29. Fri, Sat 8 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. tpnc.org
Visual Arts
“Matthew Shlian: Light Years,” Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 66 Elm St. Through Aug. 7. Heather Gaudio Fine Arts PROJECTS, located on 78 Elm St. Tue-Sat 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. heathergaudiofineart.com
“A Sense of Place” new works by Tegan Brozyna Roberts, Simona Prives and Viviane Rombaldi Seppey, Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 66 Elm St. Aug. 14- Sept. 25. Tue-Sat 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. heathergaudiofineart.com
“David Hartt: A Colored Garden,” The Glass House. Exhibit on view through Nov. 15. theglasshouse.org
“Summer Salon Guild Exhibit,” Silvermine Gallery, 1037 Silvermine Road. Through Aug. 20. In-person viewing. Works can be purchased right off the wall, during the run of the exhibit. silvermineart.org
NORWALK
Festivals
SoNo Arts Festival, Washington, North Main and South Main Streets. Aug. 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Aug. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Juried artists and neighborhood businesses, mini open air galleries full of art and cultural experiences, live music Culinary specials at the many participating local restaurants, and discounts at SoNo shops.
Music
SoNo Music Fest, SoNo Collection Mall, Garden Roof Terrace, 10 N. Water St. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Lineup: School of Rock, Eggy, Aug. 7; Paul Green Academy, The Breakers, Sept. 18. thesonocollection.com
Wall Street Theater presents A Night of Music Under the Stars with Back to the 80’s Show with Jessie’s Girl, Art Park at Wall Street, 23 Isaacs St. Aug. 7, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. show. $90-$60. Socially distanced seating. Rain or shine. Tickets at wallstreettheater.com
Rowayton Summer Music Festival, Bayley Beach, 11 Pine Point Road. Through Sept. 5. Lineup: Tom Petty Project, Aug. 8, 5:30 p.m.; Black Joe Lewis & The Honey Bears, Aug. 15, 5:30 p.m.; Bim Skala Bim, Aug. 22, 5:30 p.m.; Jamie Mclean Band, Aug. 29, 5:30 p.m.; and Eric Lindell, Sept. 5, 4:30 p.m. rowaytoncivicassociation.org/summermusic-festival
Calf Pasture Summer Concerts & Car Shows, Calf Pasture Beach, Calf Pasture Beach Road. Through Aug. 25. Lineup: Captain Jack’s Billy Joel Tribute, Aug. 11; Rod Stewart Tribute, Aug. 18; Neil Diamond Tribute with Tommy Lynn, Aug. 25. All concerts 7-9:30 p.m. Resident Beach & Park pass required, or a fee of $20 Beach, $5 Vet’s Park. fairfieldafterdark.com
Hot Summer Nights Series, Music Theatre of Connecticut, 509 Westport Ave. Lineup: “It’s DeLovely: Jeff Harnar Sings Cole Porter, Aug. 7. Performances begin 8 p.m. $40$50. Tickets can only be purchased online in pairs. For single tickets or larger pods, call MTC to check for availability. musictheatreofct.com
Stage
Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts and The City of Norwalk launch the first annual Broadway in the Park concert series, “Broadway in Mathews Park,” every Sunday in Aug., 5-7 p.m. The series begins on Aug. 8, with “Mary Poppins” & “The Little Mermaid.” Picnic and enjoy live performances of Broadway Disney classics including hits from “The Little Mermaid,” “Mary Poppins,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” “Frozen, “Moana” and more. All tickets $25-$12. Mathews Park is located at 295 West Ave. norwalkconservatory.ticketleap.com/broadway-in-the-park/
Visual Arts
“A Dialogue in Styles: Jahmane and Adger Cowans,” The Norwalk ArtSpace@ADK House, 455 West Ave. Through Aug. 26. thenorwalkartspace.org
“13th Biennial International Miniature Print Exhibit,” Center For Contemporary Printmaking Grace Ross Shanley Gallery, 299 West Ave. Through Aug. 29. contemprints.org
RIDGEFIELD
Comedy
Roll in the Hay Players return with “Who’s Barn Is It Anyway?” Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane. Aug. 7, 8 p.m. Reservations required and can be purchased at ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org
Music
Pepsi Rock Series: Jon Anderson with The Paul Green Rock Academy, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Aug. 5, 8 p.m. $89. Show takes place indoors; KT Tunstall, Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m. $42. Outdoor stage under the tent next to the Playhouse; Philip Phillips, Aug. 7, 4 & 7:30 p.m. $68. Outdoor stage under the tent next to the Playhouse; JJ Grey & Mofro, Aug 8, 7:30 p.m. $65. Outdoor stage under the tent next to the Playhouse; Squeeze, Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m. $150-$130. Show takes place indoors. ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Charles Ives Music Festival with Ulysses Quartet performing a concert titled “Adventure,” Jesse Lee Church, 207 Main St. Aug. 7, 7-8:30 p.m. $20 adults, $10 seniors, students. charlesivesmusicfestival.org
Charles Ives Music Festival, held in and around Ridgefield at multiple locations. Through Aug. 14. Festival of educational music events and concerts with world class performing artists. Youth Chamber Orchestra program runs through Aug. 8; and the Adult Chamber program runs Aug. 11-14. charlesivesmusicfestival.org
Stage
Broadway & Cabaret Series: “Love Letters,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Aug. 8. Expo begins at noon, followed by the performance, 2 p.m. Expo features local businesses sharing product information, samples and demonstrations. Food samples, and food for purchase.Reservations required. ridgefieldplayhouse.org
STAMFORD
Crafts
Arts & Crafts on Bedford, Bedford St. downtown Stamford. Aug. 7 & Oct. 2., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Shop handcrafted goods made by local and regional artists. Bedford Street restaurants will offer extended outdoor patio cafés. Masks/Face covering required. One Person/Household per booth at a time. Sanitizing stations available throughout the event. stamford-downtown.com
Music
Music @ The Bartlett Summer Concert Series, Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens Great Lawn, 151 Brookdale Road. Through Aug. 29. Lineup: Sun Kings, Aug. 8; Maria Tiscia & Rio Bound, Aug. 15; Sister Sun, Aug. 22; Bluewater, Aug. 29. All concerts 5-7 p.m. $5 Bartlett members, $10 nonmembers. bartlettarboretum.org
Live Entertainment, Stamford Town Center, 100 Greyrock Place. Through Aug. 12. Lineup: Yo-Yo Guy! John Higby, Aug. 5; Magic & Beyond featuring Illusionist David Garrity, Aug. 12. stamfordtowncenter.com
Street Beats Live Music Downtown Stamford through Aug. 26. All concerts 6-8 p.m. Lineup: John the Fiddler, Lower Summer St., Ben Schmitz, Bedford St., Aug. 5; Party for All, Columbus Park, Sean O’ Reilly, Ferguson Library Plaza, Aug. 12; Colin Smith, Lower Summer St., Nick Depuy, Bedford St., Aug. 19; Ted Horan, Columbus Park, The Nuclear Heartbreak, Ferguson Library Plaza, Aug. 26. stamford-downtown.com
Alive@Five Concert Series, Mill River Park, Washington Blvd. All concerts begin at 5 p.m. Lineup: 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 Blvd. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. Lineup: Blues Traveler, Sept. 1; Boyz II Men, Sept. 8; Village People, Sept. 22; Jefferson Starship, Sept. 29. stamford-downtown.com
Visual Arts
“Unite + Persevere” Art Exhibit Celebrating the Artistic Voices of Black Artists, Loft Artists Gallery, 575 Pacific St. Aug. 6-29. In-gallery all member exhibit. loftartists.org
WILTON
Visual Arts
Wilton Historical Society’s online show, “Citizens at Last: Hannah Ambler, Grace Schenck and the Vote”on-line exhibit runs through Sept. 21.
“Rebels and Redcoats: The Aftermath of the Battle of Ridgefield,” Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road. Through Oct. 30. wiltonhistorical.org