The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
This week’s calendar of concerts, readings, theater and more
CALENDAR BRANFORD Outdoors
Perennial Plant Sale, United Methodist Church, 811 E. Main St. May 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Plants: $6-$35; Trees $50. 203-488-0549
BRIDGEPORT Comedy
Tony Woods, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. May 26, 7:30 p.m.; May 27 & 28, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Dance
Enchanted Garden Studios School of Dance presents: “Live! 21st Annual Performance,” Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave. May 28, 4 p.m. $29 in-person, $29 livestream; Studio D presents “On Broadway,” June 2, 5 p.m. $25 advance in-person theater seating, $30 day of show. $30 livestream; Connecticut Dance presents: “The Magical World of Dance,” June 5, 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. In person $25 & $28; livestream $25. theklein.org
Educational
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave. Events: Family Favorite Chris Rowlands LIVE, May 28, 29, 30, 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.
Park City Music Hall, 2926 Fairfield Ave. Lineup: Bill Frisell Trio, May 27, 8 p.m. $38; Mountain Laurel with Elle Sera, May 28, 8 p.m. $14; Litz, May 29, 8 p.m. $12. parkcitymusichall.com
Bobby Wheeler, Captain's Cove Seaport, 1 Bostwick Ave. May 26, 6-10 p.m.; Moto, May 28, 4-8 p.m.; Anthem, May 28, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; WhatUp Funk, May 29, 3-7 p.m.; Eight to the Bar, May 30, 3:30 p.m.; Miles & Bobbie, June 1, 8 p.m.
Specials
Power Up presents “Evolution of Fashion,” Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. May 28, 6:30 p.m. $50-$40. bijoutheatrect.net
Visual Arts
“Koalaberation: Exhibit of American Fabrics Arts Building artists and the Schelfhaudt Gallery,” The Schelfhaudt Gallery at Paier College, 491 University Ave. May 26-June 27. Opening reception May 26, 5-7 p.m. paier.edu
“Abstract Orbit” by Jeanne Ciravolo; “A Squirrel from Memory” by Douglas Degges,” Ursa Gallery in the Arcade Mall, 1001 Main St. Duel exhibits on view through May 28. ursa.gallery
“Of Women Born,” Housatonic Museum of Art Burt Chernow Galleries in Lafayette Hall, Housatonic Community College Campus, 900 Lafayette Blvd. Now on view. Visit housatonicmuseum.org.
“How Beautiful, The Universe…,” Housatonic Community College Campus Beacon Hall, 3rd fl., 900 Lafayette Blvd. Through June 1. Tickets must be reserved in advance. Visit housatonicmuseum.org.
DERBY Specials
“Protect Yourself from Financial Exploitation” by Al Rothstein of Drazen Rubin Law, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave. May 26, 6:30 p.m. derbynecklibrary.org
EAST HADDAM
Stage
Goodspeed Musicals presents “Cabaret,” Goodspeed, 6 Main St. Through July 3. Showtimes and tickets at goodspeed.org.
EAST WINDSOR Memorial Day
Free Admission for All Active Military and Veterans, Connecticut Trolley Museum, 58 North Road. May 30, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Proper ID or paperwork required. ct-trolley.org
ESSEX Music
Shanties & Sails Music Series, Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St. Lineup: Craig Edwards, May 31; Skylark, June 21. Shanties, 5:306:30 p.m. Free. Sail aboard the Onrust with the performers, 7-8 p.m. $25. ctrivermuseum.org
Specials
RiverFare, Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St. June 2, 6-9 p.m. Food and drink tasting event, silent auction. Benefits CT River Museum. $75, $150 patron, $80 at the door. ctrivermuseum.org
Visual Arts
“All You Need is Love,” Essex Art Association Gantner Gallery, 10 North Main St. On view. essexartassociation.com
“Abstract Works,” Ben Parker's Studio GalLatinasandPower.com. 1 North Main St. Through June 14. rivervalleyartists.com
FAIRFIELD Comedy
Unhinged Entertainment hosts the Summer Comedy Series: Diane Neal, Penfield Pavilion at Penfield Beach, 323 Fairfield Beach Road. May 26; Matthew Broussard, June 23; Jim Florentine & Don Jamison, July 21. Tickets at unhingedent.com.
Fairfield Comedy Club, Fairfield Circle Inn, 417 Post Road. Lineup: Mike Britt, May 28, 9 p.m. $25. fairfieldcomedyclub.com
Lectures
Focus on Fairfield: Spring Speaker SeriesMatthew Warshauer's “Copperheads in the Neighborhood: Fairfield County's Opposition to the Civil War,” Fairfield Museum, 370 Beach Road. May 26, 6-7:15 p.m. $15. fairfieldhistory.org
Memorial Day
Parade and Ceremonies, May 30, 10 a.m. Visit website for Parade route and Ceremonies. fairfieldct.org/Memorial-Day-Parade--Ceremonies-2022
Memorial Day Picnic and Concert, Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. May 30, noon-3 p.m. Music from the Connecticut Symphonic Winds Quartet, a three-legged race, watermelon eating contest, crafts, games, and much more. fairfieldhistory.org
Music
Summer Concerts at Sherman Green Gazebo, corner of Post & Reef Road. Through Sept. 3. Lineup: 5 O'Clocks Dance Party, May 26; Tracy Jo & The Toads, May 28; The Girls, June 2; Tony Antonucci, June 4. All concerts 6:30-8 p.m. For weather updates call Fairfield Parks & Recreation at 203-256-3144. fairfieldrecreation.com
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Visual Arts
“Fairfield Public Schools 48th Annual Student Art Show,” Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave. Through May 30. pequotlibrary.org
“Structural Dimensions” fabric art by Alan Neider, Louise Cadoux, and Sooo-z Mastropietro, Fairfield Public Library Bruce S. Kershner Gallery, 1080 Old Post Road. June 11-Aug. 6. Reception June 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Artist talk, 6:15 p.m. “Kaleidoscope” the art of Katya Lebrija, Jill Nichols, and Patrick Burhenne, through June 4. fairfieldpubliclibrary.org
“Life Force” solo show of micro paintings by Dave Pressler, Art/Place Gallery, located in Fairfield Theater Company, 70 Sanford St., Through June 17. Reception June 5, 2-5 p.m. Artist talk 3 p.m. artplacegallery.org
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. Through June 18. Register on the Eventbrite page. fairfield.edu/museum
“13 Ways of Looking at Landscape: Larry Silver's Connecticut Photographs,” Fairfield University Art Museum Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Through June 18. fairfield.edu/ museum
GUILFORD Specials
Stonewall Speakers presents an evening of education and interaction. Meet LGBTQ+ speakers who will share their journey to help dispel myths and prejudices about their community, Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. June 2, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Registration required at guilfordfreelibrary.org.
Visual Arts
“New Currents” works by Gallery One artists, Mill Gallery at Guilford Art Center, 411 Church St. Through June 5. galleryonect.com
HAMDEN Father’s Day
Hamden Strengthening Police and Community Partnerships host a Father's Day Barbecue, Villano Park, 260 Mill Rock Road. June 19, 1-3 p.m. Free food, games, live music and more. First 30 people to register with Y'Isiah Lopes will get a free haircut. Register and information, contact Y'isiah Lopes at YLopes@hamden.com
Lectures
“Are You Ready For This Jelly? How New Discoveries About Jellyfish Could Shape Our World,” virtual presentation hosted by Hamden Public Library on Zoom, June 14, 6:30 p.m. Registration required at hamdenlibrary.org.
Music
Space Ballroom, 295 Treadwell St. Lineup: Xenia Rubinos with Olive Tiger, June 2, 8 p.m. Tickets at spaceballroom.com.
GuitartownCT presents Jake Eddy Trio with Andy Statman and Carter Eddy, Outdoor Garden Concert, 166 Mather St. May 29, 3-6 p.m. $30; Dale Ann Bradley, June 26, 3 p.m. $35. guitartownct.com.
HARTFORD Comedy
Hasan Minhaj, Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Belding Theater, 166 Capitol Ave. June 2, 7:30 p.m. bushnell.org
Marshall Brandon and Friends, City Steam Brewery, 942 Main St. May 27 & 28, 8-10 p.m. $25. Free parking at Marriot Residence Inn. comedycraftbeer.com
Films
Out Film CT, will hold the 35th Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival, a hybrid event that features both in-person and virtual screenings. The film festival runs June 3-12. The in-person movie screenings will be at Cinestudio, the movie house located on the campus of Trinity College. Out Film CT will offer virtual screenings of shorts and features, June 3-19 on the website at OutFilmCT.org.
Lectures
Lunch and Learn: “Social and Cultural Expressions of Puerto Rican Settlement in Postwar Hartford,” hosted by Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library on Zoom, June 14, noon-1 p.m. Free. Register in advance at bit.ly/3yvxo9C
Music
Aretha: A Tribute, Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Mortensen Hall, 166 Capitol Ave. June 2, 7:30 p.m. Call or visit website for tickets. bushnell.org
Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra's with “We, The People-Immigrant's Stories Part , includes works by Italian-American composer Ernesto Ferreri-String Symphony & Octet for Chamber Orchestra,” First Presbyterian Church, 136 Capitol Ave. June 2, 7 p.m. Second show: New Britain Museum of American Art, June 12, 3 p.m. Related event: 25th Anniversary Reception of the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, Polish National Home of Hartford 60 Charter Oak Ave. June 12, 6-8:30 p.m. thevirtuosi.org
Xfinity Theatre, Savitt Way. Lineup: Tim McGraw, June 2, 8 p.m. livenation.com
Masterwork Series: “From the New World,” Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Mortensen Hall, 166 Capitol Ave. May 26, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35, $10 students with ID. 860987-5900 or hartfordsymphony.org
Infinity Music Hall, 32 Front St. Lineup: Tab Benoit, June 2, 8 p.m.; Helmet, June 4, 8 p.m. Tickets at infinityhall.com.
Hartford Symphony Orchestra Symphony in the Park, Bandshell at Bushnell Park. June 4, 2 p.m. Free. No ticket required. Rain moves concert to the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Mortensen Hall, 166 Capitol Ave. Same date and time. hartfordsymphony.org
Specials
Latinas & Power Symposium, for business and career-minded Latinas, June 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $175 full day registration. College students $75. Livestream $25. Registration includes breakfast, all speakers and presentations, lunch, a reception and a discounted parking voucher. For information and to register visit
“Wedding & Bridal Expo,” XL Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza. June 5, 1-5 p.m. xlcenter.com
Stage
“Stomp,” Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Mortensen Hall, 166 Capitol Ave. May 27, 8 p.m.; May 28, 2 & 8 p.m.; May 29, 1 & 6:30 p.m. Tickets at bushnell.org.
“Zoey's Perfect Wedding,” TheaterWorks, 233 Pearl St. Through June 5. twhartford.org
“Kiss My Aztec,” Hartford Stage, 50 Church St. June 1-26. hartfordstage.org
Visual Arts
Real Art Ways, 56 Arbor St. “Battlegrounds” solo exhibit by Elizabeth Flood, through June 12. Admission is free. realartways.org
Mark Twain House & Museum, 351 Farmington Ave. New Exhibit: “The Evocative Mark Twain Inspires the Printmakers' Network of Southern New England” Collaborative Exhibit featuring Works Inspired by Twain Quotes, through Jan. 23, 2023. marktwainhouse.org.
“Hamilton Heroes and Villains,” Connecticut Historical Society, 1 Elizabeth St. Through Aug. 28; “Common Struggle, Individual Experience: An Exhibition About Mental Health,” through Oct. 16. In-person gallery exhibit. chs.org
“Naama Tsabar / MATRIX 189 Melodies of Certain Damage (Opus 6),” Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St. June 3Sept. 11. thewadsworth.org
“Milton Avery,” Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St. Through June 5; “Edward Russell Thaxter: Love's First Dream,” through July 3. thewadsworth.org
“Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibit,” Connecticut Convention Center Exhibit Hall B, 100 Columbus Blvd. Through June 26. chapelsistine.com/exhibits/hartford/
HARWINTON
Ultimutt Dog Weekend at the Robin Hood's Medieval Faire, Harwinton Fairgrounds, 150 Locust Road. May 28 & 29, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $15 ages 16+, $10 children 7-15, free children 6 and under. robinhoodsfaire.com
IVORYTON STAGE
“Native Gardens,” Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. Through June 12. ivorytonplayhouse.org
LAKEVILLE
Memorial Day
Trans Am Memorial Day Classic, Lime Rock Park, 60 White Hollow Road. May 27-30. Modern and vintage race cars, craft beer festival, live music and two curated car shows. tickets.limerock.com
MADISON
Outdoors
The Audubon Shop Spring Migration Bird Walks, Hammonasset State Park: Saturday Bird Walks, through June 18. Meet at 7:50 a.m. at The Shop. $6 per person. 203-245-9056
Stage
Madison Lyric Stage Deacon John Grave House, 581 Boston Post Road. Season lineup: “Sweeney Todd,” June 9-19.$55. Visit website for showtimes. Tickets at madisonlyricstagelery,
.org. MANCHESTER
Stage
“Over The River And Through The Woods,” Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road. May 27-June 12. cheneyhall.org
Visual Arts
“Art of Pride,” Galleries at WORK_SPACE, 903 Main St. Through June 24. Free. workspacemanchester.com/art-culture
MASHANTUCKET Comedy
John Wendel, Foxwoods Resort Casino Centrale Fox Tower, 350 Trolley Line Blvd. May 27, 8 p.m. $10; Dino Vigo & Kareem Green, May 28, 8 p.m. $10. foxwoods.com
Music
Johnny Mathis, Foxwoods Resort Casino Premier Theater, 350 Trolley Line Blvd. May 28, 7:30 p.m. $96-$50. foxwoods.com
Stage
Foxwoods Resort Casino Great Cedar Showroom, 350 Trolley Line Blvd. Broadway Series Lineup: “Fiddler on the Roof,” May 27, 8 p.m.; May 28, 2 & 8 p.m.; May 29, noon & 6 p.m. $75, $60, $45. foxwoods.com
MIDDLEFIELD Comedy
Comedy Craft Beer Tour with Tom Cotter and Friends, 1741 Pub & Grill at Lyman Orchards Golf Course, 70 Lyman Road. May 29, 7-9 p.m. $35. Tickets at comedycraftbeer.com.
Music
1741 Pub & Grill at Lyman Orchards Golf Course, 70 Lyman Road. Lineup: Dueling Pianos, May 27, 6-8 p.m. or 9-11 p.m. $35 per person. Reservations required by calling 860-3496033. 1741pubandgrill.com
MIDDLETOWN
Music
Ryan Sands, Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main St. May 28, 8 p.m. $15; Robinson Treacher, June 4, 8 p.m. $20. buttonwood.org
Specials
Poetry Contest “Set Your Conscience Free,” Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main St. One poem per person. Submissions accepted through June 30. See website for rules. buttonwood.org
Stage
Teen Repertory Company perform “The Greeks” two epic tragedies by Euripides “Iphigenia at Aulis” and “The Trojan Women,” Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St. May 27-28, 7 p.m. Tickets at oddfellows.org.
Visual Arts
Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, 605 Main St. hosts photographer Don Logie with “Water Music,” on display through May 31. buttonwood.org
MILFORD Music
Category 5, Tailgater’s Bar & Grill, 290 Old Gate Lane. May 27, 8:30 p.m.; Hip Hop R&B Extravaganza Memorial Day Weekend, May 28, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tickets at tailgatersbarandgrill.com
Walnut Wednesdays, Firehouse Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Ave. Through Aug. 24. All concerts 6-8 p.m. Lineup: Washboard Slim & The Bluelights,
June 1; Happy Sally, June 22. milfordarts.org
Milford Performance Center Drive-In Live Concert Series, Connecticut Post Mall, 1201 Boston Post Road. Lineup: CT Greatful Dead All-Stars, June 4, 7:30 p.m. $47-$30. Tickets at milfordperformancecenter.org.
Stage
Milford Arts Council’s Eastbound Theater “Fireflies,” Milford Arts Council, 40 Railroad Ave. Performances will be weekends from June 3-19. milfordarts.org
MYSTIC Festivals
River Jam Festival, Mystic Shipyard, 100 Essex St. June 24, music begins 6 p.m. $10; June 25, music begins 1 p.m. $15. Weekend pass $20. Music festival showcasing music from rock to reggae, blues to country. Supports Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center and Sails Up 4 Cancer. Beverages and food available for purchase from on-site food trucks and beverage stations. Tickets available at mysticriverjam.com.
Specials
Mystic Aquarium’s Golf Classic, The Misquamicut Club, Watch Hill, RI. June 8. Register at classy.org/event/10th-annual-golf-classic/ e399232
Visual Arts
“More Than Hot Type,” a special printmaking exhibit presented in collaboration with the Providence Art Club of Rhode Island, Mystic Museum of Art, 9 Water St. Through May 29. Admission is free. mysticmuseumofart.org
NEW BRITAIN Specials
Art Happy Hour with music by Sal Basile, New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St. May 26, 5:30-8 p.m. nbmaa.org
Visual Arts
Spring Open Juried Exhibit, Art League of New Britain, 30 Cedar St. Through June 5. alnb.org
NEW HAVEN
Comedy
John Mulaney, Westville Music Bowl, 45 Yale Ave. June 8, 6 p.m. $99.50-$49.50. westvillemusicbowl.com
Dance
New Haven Ballet presents “Don Quixote & Symphonic Nonsense,” Shubert Theatre, 247 College St. May 28, 1 p.m. Tickets at shubert.com.
Films
New Haven Museum hosts a free screening of Steve Hamm’s documentary film “A River Speaks,” which follows the Mill River from beginning to end, Pardee-Morris House, 325 Lighthouse Road. June 26, 1 p.m.
Juneteenth
New Haven Museum celebrates Juneteenth with Dennis Culliton, the founder and executive director of the Witness Stones Project, to speak on the lives of Pink and Stepna, two enslaved individuals who are now memorialized with Witness Stones at the historic site, PardeeMorris House, 325 Lighthouse Road. June 19, noon-2:30 p.m. Free tours until 4 p.m. witnessstonesproject.org
Memorial Day
City of New Haven Memorial Day ceremonies, May 29. Wreath laying ceremonies: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park, Long Wharf Drive, 1 p.m.; and World War Memorial Flagpole on the New Haven Green, 3 p.m.
Music
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Westville Music Bowl, 45 Yale Ave. Goose, May 27 & 28, 7 p.m. $59.50-$39.50; Avett Brothers, May 31, 7 p.m. $85-$60; Ween, June 9, 6 p.m. $65.50-$39.50; Fitz and the Tantrums and St. Paul & The Broken Bones, June 10, 6:30 p.m. $85-$40.50. westvillemusicbowl.com
College Street Music Hall, 238 College St. Lineup: Brighteyes with Alex G, June 4, 7:45 p.m. $65-$49.50. Tickets at collegestreetmusichall.com.
Maurice Louca, Café Nine, 250 State St. May 27, 9 p.m. $13; Ed Chervansky, Tappan & Ice, May 28, 4 p.m. Free; Sue Foley, June 12, 4 p.m. $25. cafenine.com
Chita Rivera headlines the Shubert Theatre’s 2022 Gala, “The Rhythm of My Life,” Shubert Theatre, 247 College St. June 8. Gala begins 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception, Chita Rivera’s performance, 8 p.m. Dessert reception to follow. Gala tickets available at 203-773-4339.
Concert only tickets online at shubert.com.
Jack Lynn’s Tribute to Dean Martin and Pals, Carmines di Vega, 1500 Whalley Ave. May 27, 6-9 p.m. 475-234-5976
Toad’s Place, 300 York St. Lineup: Blacklight Glow Party, May 28, 9:30 p.m.; Max & Iggor Cavalera, June 1, 7 p.m.; Blacklight Glow Party, June 3, 9:30 p.m.; Ace Frehley, June 9, 6:30 p.m.; Cradle of Filth, June 10, 6 p.m. toadsplace.com
Specials
Arts in CT presents the Westville Performing Arts Center Summer Camp, Westville Performing Arts Center, 351 McKinley Ave. July 5-Aug. 12. Register at westvillepac.org.
Stage
Shakespeare in the Park with “The Tempest,”Alexander Clark Playhouse in The Park, 70 Cliff St. Aug. 18-Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m. (no performances Mondays). Free. $25 suggested adult donation. elmshakespeare.org/shakespearein-the-park
“Hairspray,” Shubert Theatre, 247 College St. June 24, 8 p.m.; June 25, 2 & 8 p.m.; June 26, noon & 5 p.m. Tickets at shubert.com.
“Queen,” Long Wharf Theatre Claire Tow Stage in the C. Newton Schenck III Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr. Through June 5. Visit website for tickets and showtimes. longwharf.org
Visual Arts
The Shops at Yale and Whitney-Audubon Retail & Arts District’s Window Art Stroll & Contest, downtown New Haven, through May 30. Window Art Stroll & Contest is a self-guided walking tour with an online people’s choice voting system. Vote after completing the walk at TheShopsatYale.com/ArtStroll
“Bridget Riley: Perceptual Abstraction,” Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St. Through July 24. britishart.yale.edu
“Proximity,” Creative Arts Workshop, 80 Audubon St. Through June 5. creativeartsworkshop.org
“Midcentury Abstraction: A Closer Look,” Yale Universty Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St. Through June 26; “Gold in America: Artistry, Memory, Power,” through July 10.
“In Mind & Hand” Fiber work by Jennifer Davies, City Gallery, 994 State St. Through May 29. 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. peabody.yale.edu
“The Quantum Revolution: Handcrafted in New Haven,” New Haven Museum’s Small Exhibit Gallery, 114 Whitney Ave. Through Sept. 16. Register for the opening. newhavenmuseum.org
NEW LONDON Visual Arts
“Picturing Mystic: Views of the Connecticut Shoreline, 1890-1950,” Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St. Through Sept. 4. Related event: A conversation with the collector, July 14, 5:30-7 p.m. Reservations required; “Album of Flowers-Interesting Times”by Catherine Christiano, Sept. 10-Nov. 6. “Unbeatable Women: Power and Innovation in the Work of Women Photographers,” through June 19. lymanallyn.org
NORFOLK Music
Infinity Music Hall, Rt. 44. Lineup: Karla Bonoff, May 26, 8 p.m.; Buffalo Nichols, June 2, 8 p.m. Tickets at infinityhall.com.
OLD LYME Music
Ascension Day Evensong, Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church, 82 Shore Road. May 26, 7 p.m. saintannsoldlyme.org
Visual Arts
“Dana Sherwood: Animal Appetites & Other Encounters in Wildness,” Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme St. Through Sept. 18. $10 adults, $9 seniors, $8 students, free children 12 and under. florencegriswoldmuseum.org
“Ship to Shore: A Marine Show,” and “Renaissance in Pastel,” Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St. June 10-Aug. 4. Reception June 17, 5-7 p.m.; “Young Artist Exhibit: Water All Around Us,” June 10-Aug. 12. lymeartassociation.org
“Expanding Visions: Show and Sale” and “Hudson Valley Art Association: 89th Annual National Juried Exhibit,” Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St. Through June 2. lymeartassociation.org
OLD SAYBROOK Comedy
Paula Poundstone, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St. May 27, 8 p.m. $75. thekate.org
Music
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St. Lineup: Larry McCray, May 26, 7:30 p.m.; The The Band Band, May 28, 8 p.m.; Enter the Haggis, May 31, 7:30 p.m. thekate.org
RIDGEFIELD
Music
Pickin’ in the Biergarten, Nod Hill Brewery, 137 Ethan Allen Highway. May 29, 2:30-6:30 p.m.
Stage
“Rent,” ACT Of Connecticut, 36 Old Quarry Road. May 26-June 19. actofct.org
“Peter And The Starcatcher,” Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane. June 3- 25. Fri, Sat 8 p.m., and June 12 & 19, 5 p.m. ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org
SEYMOUR
Comedy
Dinners Ready Live with Peaches Rodriguez & Friends, Olives & Oil Pizzeria, 318 Roosevelt Dr. May 29, 5 p.m. dinner, 6 p.m. show. $35. Tickets at connecticutcomedyfestival.com.
SHELTON
Music
Haptic Sense, Pier 131 Kitchen, 9 Riverside Dr. May 26, 7-10 p.m.; Room 113, May 27, 9 p.m.; Tracy James, May 28, 9 p.m. pier131.com
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Comedy
Comedy Craft Beer Tour with Howie Mason and Friends, Four Seasons by the Lake, 51 Old Spring Field Road. May 26, 7-9 p.m. $10. comedycraftbeer.com
STRATFORD
Music
Jack Lynn’s Tribute to Dean Martin and Pals, Ristorante Di Sofia, 1479 Barnum Ave. May 28, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Reservations at 203-275-8561.
RetroManiacs, Windmill Tavern, 400 Hollister St. May 27, 8 p.m.-midnight.
Live Music at Outriggers, 555 Broad St. Lineup: Dawn & Greg, May 28; Mike LoGuidice, May 29; Moments Notice, May 30, 3-6 p.m. Showtimes: Thu 5-8 p.m.; Fri-Sat 6-9 p.m.; Sun 4-7 p.m. outriggersrestaurant.com
Station House Wine Bar & Grill, 2520 Main St. Lineup: Sandie James, May 26, 6-9 p.m.; JR Rizza, May 28, 6:30-9:30 p.m. stationhousewinebar.com
Visual Arts
“Old Trucks” exhibit of original photos by Tom Rudne, Stratford Library Main Lobby, 2203 Main St. Through May 31. stratfordlibrary.org
TORRINGTON
Stage
“Footloose,” Nancy Marine Studio Theatre, 84 Main St. June 11, 2 & 7 p.m.; June 12, 2 p.m. warnertheatre.org
Visual Arts
Sculptures by Don Gummer, Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Dr. On view. fivepointsarts.org
UNCASVILLE
Comedy
Gianmarco Soresi, Comix Comedy Club at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. May 26 & 27, 8 p.m.; May 28, 6 & 8 p.m. mohegansun.com
Chris Rock-Ego Death World Tour, Mohegan Sun Arena at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., June 3, 8 p.m. $119.50$79.50. mohegansun.com
Music
Mohegan Sun Arena at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Lineup: Brad Paisley, May 27, 7:30 p.m.; Kane Brown with Walker Hayes & Raelynn, June 4 & 5, 7 p.m. mohegansun.com
WALLINGFORD
Music
Toyota Oakdale Theatre, 95 S. Turnpike Road. Lineup: The Lox, June 4; Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot, June 11. oakdale.com
WEST HARTFORD
Stage
“The Agitators-The Story of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass,” Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road. Through June 12. $50-$40. Showtimes: Wed, Thu 7:30 p.m.; Fri 8 p.m.; Sat 2 & 8 p.m.; Tue, Sun 2 p.m. Talk back with the cast after each Sunday matinee. 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. 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. Free. delamar.com/ west-hartford
WEST HAVEN Specials
West Haven Art Crawl, at participating bars on Campbell Ave. May 26, 5-9 p.m. Stop at each bar to view local artists and purchase their artwork for sale while enjoying special $3 drink prices and supporting local establishments. Tickets required at bit.ly/3jTtZcm
WETHERSFIELD Specials
Revolutionary War Encampment, WebbDeane-Stevens Museum, 211 Main St. May 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. webb-deane-stevens.org
Hidden Women Stage Company presents “Living History: Elizabeth Keckly-Freedom Tailored By Hand,” Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum Webb Barn, 211 Main St. June 2, 6-8 p.m. Free. Registration required. webb-deanestevens.org
Bicycles on Main, Main St. Through May 31. Dawn to dusk. oldwethersfield.com
Visual Arts
“The Story Beneath Our Feet: Pyquag and “Weathersfield,” Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum Holcombe Education Center’s Anne Crofoot Kuckro Gallery, 211 Main St. Through Oct. 30. Free. webb-deane-stevens.org
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