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Area Entertainment Guide
BRIDGEPORT Comedy
Desi Banks, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 14-15, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Visit website for tickets. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Music
Terrapin: A Greatful Dead Experience, Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. Jan. 15, 8 p.m. $42-$27. bijoutheatrect.net
Dancing Dream-ABBA, Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St. Jan. 15, 5 & 8 p.m. $50-$46. dtcab.com
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Concert with ConnectUs, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave. Jan. 17, 2 p.m. Free. gctyo.org
Park City Music Hall, 2926 Fairfield Ave. Lineup: Color Fields, Jan. 14, 9 p.m. $22; Rick Reyes & Cosmic Jibaros, Jan. 15, 9 p.m. $18. parkcitymusichall.com
Stage
“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 Music
Music Among Friends: A String Quartet, Valley Presbyterian Church, 21 Whisconier Road. Jan. 16, 3 p.m. Reception to follow. valleypresct.org/ valley-music-series.html or 203-7752624.
DANBURY Visual Arts
“Scratching the Surface: David Haislip,” Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E. Liberty St. Viewing in-person and virtually. New Exhibit opens Jan. 17. 203-791-1474, stillrivereditions.com
DARIEN Specials
Sip wine and get creative making Valentine Cards using printmaking, collage and watercolor, Museum of Darien, 45 Old Kings Highway N. Jan. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. $30. Reservations encouraged. RSVP to ukremer@museumofdarien.org or call 203-6559233.
Visual Arts
The Concepts Group art show “It’s a Mod, Mod, Mod World!,” Museum of Darien, 45 Old King Highway N. Through Jan. 14. Gallery hours: Tue-Thu 11 a.m.-4 p.m. museumofdarien.org.
FAIRFIELD Comedy
Fairfield Comedy Club, Fairfield Circle Inn, 417 Post Road. Lineup: Matt Pavich, Jan. 15, 7 p.m. $25; Not a Clam Bake with Funny LadiesAnkara Savone, Christine MeEhanBerg, Ashley Austin Morris, and Calise Hawkins, Jan. 22, 7 p.m. $25. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Lectures
“History Bites: The History of Columbia Records and Sound Demonstration with Anthony Wellman,” Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. Jan. 19, noon-1:30 p.m. fairfieldhistory.org
Music
Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St. Lineup: The Simple Radicals with Vicki F, StageOne, Jan. 14, 7:45 p.m. $25; Eggy, Warehouse, Jan. 15, 8 p.m. $22; Morgan James-A Very Magnetic Post Christmas Show, StageOne, Jan. 16, 7:45 p.m. $65; Magic City Hippies, Warehouse, Jan. 18, 8 p.m. $20; Tim Reynolds & TR3, StageOne, Jan. 19, 7:45 p.m. $38. Visit website for tickets. fairfieldtheatre.org
Specials
“Broadway–From Back Row to Backstage!” with Brian Stoll, virtual event presented by Fairfield Public Libary on Zoom, Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m. Registration required at fplct.librarymarket.com/events/virtual-broadway-back-row-backstage
Stage
Jib Productions Play With Your Food presents a new season of One Act Plays, Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St. Jan. 18, noon. $60 with lunch. For more information and tickets: Call Box Office at 203293-8729 or visit online at jibproductions.org.
Theatre Fairfield’s Wien Black Box Theatre in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts at Fairfield University, 1073 N. Benson Road. presents “Tiny Beautiful Things,” Jan. 21 & 22, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 23, 2 p.m. $10 general admission, $5 students. Show is live in-theatre or livestream. Tickets available at theatre-fairfield.org
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. Jan. 15-Feb. 26. Opening reception Jan. 15, 5-8 p.m. hollistaggart.com
Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. Exhibits: “Visiting John Taylor Arms: A Master Printmaker and His Circle,” Jan. 23-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. Jan. 21-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. fairfield.edu/ museum
GREENWICH Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Acts of Community Service Family Day, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Jan. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. brucemuseum.org
Specials
Bruce Inspires: “Tiny Showers Bring Spring Flowers: Creating Miniature Blooms,” Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Jan. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Register at brucemuseum.org or call 203-869-0376, ext. 311.
Visual arts
Upcoming exhibit “Not Your Usual Alphabet,” Greenwich Arts Council Bendheim Gallery, 299 Greenwich Ave. Unique, unusual spin on letters, and/or numbers, presenting them in a new and expressive way. Opening reception, Jan. 23. greenwichartscouncil.org
“Alignments,” Greenwich Library Flinn Gallery, 101 W. Putnam Ave. Through Jan. 26. flinngallery.com
Greenwich Art Society presents “Paintings by Julie Tehrani,” Greenwich Hospital Garden Cafe, 5 Perryridge Road. Through Feb. 28, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily.
“Fisher Dollhouse: A Venetian Palazzo in Miniature,” Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Through Jan. 21; “Resolute: Native Nations Art in the Bruce Collection,” through Jan. 31. 203-869-0376, brucemuseum.org
NEW CANAAN Lectures
“My West Side Story Story” Conversation with Professor Ernesto R. Acevedo-Muñoz, virtual presentation hosted by New Canaan Library on Zoom, Jan. 18, 7-8 p.m. Registration at newcanaanlibrary.org
Music
Battle of the Bands, Gates Restaurant, 10 Forest St. Lineup: Sound Creation Station vs. Hawkns, Jan. 15; Grandpa Moses vs. Mind The Gap, Jan. 22; Major Trends vs. All Night Thing, Jan. 29. The four finalists will play against each other for the ticketed finale, Feb. 5, 8:30 p.m. The four heats are free to the public. To attend the finale costs $20 per person, with 50% of every sale being donated to Meals on Wheels, New Canaan. Tickets bit.ly/3IEt7Dx
Specials
Journey Into the World of Teas, Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Road. Jan. 19, 2-3 p.m. $15, $12 members. Tickets at gracefarms.org
Visual Arts
“Re-inventing the Every-day” new exhibit featuring works by Gabriel de la Mora, Martín Soto Climent and Eduardo Terrazas, on view at Heather Gaudio Fine Arts PROJECTS, located on 78 Elm St. 203-801-9590, heathergaudiofineart.com
“Women of Waveny: Artists, Patrons, and the Lapham Legacy,” Museum & Historical Society, 13 Oenoke Ridge Road. Through March 31. nchistory.org
NEW MILFORD Visual Arts
“Seasons” by Thomas Adkins, Gregory James Gallery, 93 Park Lane Road. Through Jan. 31. 860-3543436, gregoryjamesgallery.com
Juried Open Show for Painters, Mixed Media and Sculptors, Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio, 11 Railroad St. Jan. 15-29. Opening reception Jan. 15, 2-4 p.m. gallery25ct.com
NEWTOWN 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
Specials
Aquila’s Nest Vineyard, 56 Pole Bridge Road. Events: Knit & UNwine, Jan. 13, 6-8:30 p.m.; Belgium Chocolates & Wine Pairing, Jan. 14, 6-8 p.m. $30; Salsa Under the Stars, Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m. $13. Visit website for tickets. 203-518-4352, aquilasnestvineyards.com
NORWALK Comedy
Colin Quinn: The Last Best Hope Tour, Wall Street Theater, 71 Wall St. Jan. 15, 8 p.m. $59-$29. Tickets at wallstreettheater.com
Music
Friday Night Folk with Geoff Kaufman, All Souls, 19 Jay St. Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m. $17 advance, $10 students and active Military with ID, $20 at the door as available. Reserve on EventBrite or call 860-443-0316 by Jan. 13. fridaynightfolk.org
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Concerto Competition, Jan. 22. The winner of the competition will play their piece with the full orchestra at our Music for All Ages concert, March 20. norwalksymphony.org
Outdoors
Seal-Spotting and Birding Cruises, Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N Water St. Offered on weekends through April 10. Seal Cruises: Jan. 29, 2 p.m. Birding Cruises: April 2 & 3 at 9:30 a.m. Tickets for Seal-Spotting & Birding Cruises: $34, $30 Aquarium members. Advance reservations required. Walk-up tickets sold, space permitting. 203-8520700, ext. 2206 or maritimeaquarium.org
Specials
The Creative Hour, The Norwalk ArtSpace, 455 West Ave. Jan. 20, 5-7 p.m. 203-252-2840, thenorwalkartspace.org
Stage
Crystal Theatre performs “Legally in Love,” Ben Franklin Theatre, 66 Bayview Ave. Jan. 22, 3 & 7:30 p.m. $20, $10 students, seniors. Livestream also available, $20. crystaltheatre.org
“New Voices-A Reading Series of New Plays by Contemporary Playwrights,” Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, 509 Westport Ave. Jan. 10 & Feb. 21. Showtimes: 7 p.m. $20. All performances inperson. MTC Box Office at 203-4543883. musictheatreofct.com.
Visual Arts
“Think You Know Goldfish,” Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N. Water St. New exhibit now on display through Spring 2022. maritimeaquarium.org
Center For Contemporary Printmaking, 299 West Ave. Exhibits: “Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler! Members Exhibit,” Grace Ross Shanley Gallery, through Feb. 20; “A Show of Hands,” Lithography Room Gallery, through Feb. 20. contemprints.org
“Norwalk’s Changing Communities 13,000BC-1835,” Norwalk Historical Society, Mill Hill Historic Park Old Town Meeting House, 2 East Wall St. New exhibit open. Register for a self-guided tour time slot at norwalkhistoricalsociety.org.
Korry Fellow, Tara Blackwell and Cal Bocicault: “American Iconography,” The Norwalk Art Space ADK House, 455 West Ave. Through Jan. 20. Related event: Out of Context: Pop Art Workshop, Jan. 15, noon-3 p.m. Also on display is the The Fall Semester Student Showcase featuring artwork created by Norwalk Art Space students in after-school classes during the Fall 2021 semester. thenorwalkartspace.org
“From the RAC Studio,” Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. Through Jan. 29. All media exhibit
features artwork by RAC Instructors and students created in the past year. Gallery hours: Tue-Fri noon-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m. rowaytonarts.org.
RIDGEFIELD Comedy
Brian Regan, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Jan. 13, 14, 15, 8 p.m. $75-$65. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Music
Pepsi Rock Series: The Lord’s of 52nd Street, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Jan. 22, 8 p.m. $47. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or visit or call the box office. 203-4385795.
Stage
Broadway & Cabaret Series: “Reza Edge of Illusion,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. Jan. 16, 4:30 p.m. $55-$45. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or visit or call the box office. 203-438-5795.
Visual Arts
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. Exhibits: “Duane Slick: The Coyote Makes The Sunset Better,” Jan. 17-May 8; “Prima Facie” by Milano Chow, Jan. 15-May 8; Amaryllis DeJesus Moleski: Portal Pieces, through May 29; and Karla Knight “Navigator,” through May 8. aldrichart.org
SHERMAN Visual Arts
“Blooming in Winter” Watercolors by Virginia Niles Schaffer, Sherman Library, 1 Sherman Center. Through Feb. 23. shermanlibrary.org.
STAMFORD Music
MJ Live-Michael Jackson Tribute Concert, Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. Jan. 21, 8 p.m. $42-$22. Purchase tickets at palacestamford.org or call the box office at 203-3254466.
Schubert Club Concert Lecture Series Lineup: Fra. Sean Duggan, Jan. 28; Liana Paniyeva, March 4. Refreshments 9:45 a.m., Concert/ Lectures 10 a.m.-noon. Contact Moira Schur Craw to attend at moira.craw@schurmethodmusic.com Visit website for information at schubertclub.org/concert-lectureseries
Stage
“Casey Carle’s Bubblemania,” Palace Theatre Main Stage, 61 Atlantic St. Jan. 16, 3 p.m. $15. 203-325-4466, palacestamford.org
“Murder on the Orient Express,” Curtain Call’s Dressing Room Theatre at The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave. Through Jan. 23. Thu, Fri, Sat, 8 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. Tickets by phone or online. Visit website or call for tickets. 203-4616358, curtaincallinc.com
Visual Arts
“The Stamford Art Association Celebrates 50 Years of Bringing Art to the Community,” Stamford Jewish Community Center Gallery@ The J, 1035 Newfield Ave. Exhibit runs through Jan. 28. stamfordartassociation.org
Holiday Exhibit: “The Artistry of Jacques Pépin,” Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Through Jan. 30. 203-3221646, stamfordmuseum.org
“New Year-New Artists-7 New Members,” Loft Artists Gallery, 575 Pacific St. Through Feb. 6. Opening reception Jan. 16, 2-4 p.m. Sat & Sun 1-4 p.m. Free. 203-247-2027, loftartists.org
STRATFORD Music
Hapic Sense, Station House Wine Bar & Grill, 2520 Main St. Jan. 13, 6:30-10 p.m.; Sapphire Band, Jan. 14, 7-10 p.m.; Signature Duo, Jan. 15, 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
WESTON Visual Arts
“Weston Slept While the Nation Roared: Life in the Twenties,” Weston History and Cultural Center, 104 Weston Road. Extended through Jan. 23. $5 per person suggested donation. Free to members. Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 1-4 p.m. 203-226-1804, westonhistoricalsociety.org.
WESTPORT Lectures
“Heida: Nathaniel Dett Lecture by Clipper Erickson,” MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Tpke. Jan. 13, noon-1 p.m. Free. Registration required. mocawestport.org
Westport Garden Club presents “Urban Nature: Human Nature” with Dr. Peter Del Tredici, Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road. Jan. 13, 1-2 p.m. westportlibrary.org
“Physical Properties and History of the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds” by Clare Burhenne, virtual webinar hosted by Westport Astronomical Society on Zoom, Jan. 18, 8-10 p.m. Free. Also live streaming on our YouTube channel. was-ct.org
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Event with Heather McGhee, author of “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together,” Westport Library Trefz Forum, 20 Jesup Road. Jan. 16, 3-5 p.m. Also available on live streaming. Register at bit.ly/3GQIFm2
Music
2022 Heida Hermanns Piano Competition for Top Young Pianists, MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Tpke. Jan. 13-15. In addition to the finalist’s performances, the three-day event also includes master classes at the Westport Public Library and performances by the jury. Tickets available for individual events or as a three-day package by visiting theheida.mocawestport.org
“Stars on Stage From Westport Country Playhouse,” Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court. Filmed live at the historic Playhouse, these concerts feature Broadway artists performing iconic showstoppers, telling stories and a repertoire of classic and contemporary songs. Through Jan. 21, 9-10 p.m. PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video app. Lineup: Shoshana Bean, Jan. 14; Brandon Victor Dixon, Jan. 21. westportplayhouse.org, call 203-2274177, or email at boxoffice@westportplayhouse.org.
Specials
“ARTiculate: How to Look at and Talk about Art,” virtual presentation hosted by Westport Library on Zoom, Jan. 18, 7-8 p.m. Register for link at westportlibrary.org/event/articulatehow-to-look-at-and-talk-about-art/