PLAN ON IT
Best of the arts in the weeks ahead
BETHEL Music
“Swing du Jour” Gypsy Jazz, La Zingara Restaurant, 8 P. T. Barnum Square. May 6, 7-9:30 p.m. $15 per person but must be purchased as a table for safety. $30-$120. culturalalliancefc.org
Live Music: 17 Odd Goats, Note Kitchen, 227 Greenwood Ave. May 8, 7 p.m.; Live Music; Vocal Mic Madness with Bill Michael, May 12, 6 p.m. fairfieldafterdark.com
BRIDGEPORT Comedy
Godfrey, Bridgeport Stress Factory Comedy Club, 167 State St. May 6, 7:30 p.m., May 7, May 8, 7 & 9 p.m. $150-$50. Shows will follow all State guidelines for reopening. bridgeport.stressfactory.com
Music
Sunday Jazz Brunch with New Haven Jazz Underground, Black Rock Social House, 2895 Fairfield Ave. May 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. fairfieldafterdark.com
Live Music, The Shebeen Irish Bar & Grill, 2652 Fairfield Ave. May 7, 7:30 p.m. fairfieldafterdark.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. Art galleries open until 7 p.m. citylightsgallery.org, bridgeport-art-trail.org
“Photorealism: Fixing the Fleeting Moment,” Housatonic Museum of Art on the Housatonic Community College Campus, 900 Lafayette Blvd. 203-332-5052, housatonicmuseum.org
DANBURY Stage
WCSU Dept. of Theatre Arts Spring Virtual Production Series: “SWEAT” by Lynn Nottage, streaming May 8; Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” streaming May 9; “The Covid Decameron,” streaming May 6; “Hedda Freeman-A Contemporary Adaptation of Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler,” streaming May 7. wcsuvpac.eventbrite.com
Visual Arts
“Abstractions: Shadows & Runes” photos by Joy Bush, Gallery at Still River Editions, 128 E Liberty St. Through May 28. Viewing in-person and virtually. Regular gallery hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203-791-1474, stillrivereditions.com
DARIEN Visual Arts
“Nature. Emotion. Connection. Community” works by Meredith Mulhearn, Geary Gallery, 576 Boston Post Road. Through May 29. In-person exhibit. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 203655-6633, gearygallery.com
FAIRFIELD Dance
Sacred Heart University Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts hosts online Dance events: Irish Dance Ensemble Presents: The Claddagh Dancers Irish Dance Showcase, May 6, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; Dance Company Presents: The Legacy Project, May 7, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; Dance Ensemble Presents: Spring Finale, May 8, 2 p.m.-12 a.m. All events are free. $20 suggested donation. culturalalliancefc.org
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, 212-6284000.
“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 Visual arts
First Mural in Greenwich: Greenwich Pollinator Pathway commissioned a mural celebrating diversity within the human landscape, East Putnam & Overlook Dr. On “view” through May 22.
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. Through Sept. 5. 203869-6899, greenwichhistory.org
“Let in, Let go,” a multi-sensory video projection installation created by Holly Danger, a video artist based in Stamford, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. 203-869-0376, brucemuseum.org
NEW CANAAN Visual Arts
“Kathleen Jacobs: Soars,” Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 66 Elm St. May 8-June 19. Tue-Sat 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 203-801-9590, 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. 203594-3638, carriagebarn.org
NEW FAIRFIELD
Visual Arts
Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center will host a Virtual Juried Painting and Photography Show that runs May 20-June 30. greathollow.org
NEWTOWN Music
Live Music: Jazz in the Lounge at Marygold’s on Main, 19 Main St. May 6, 6:30-9 p.m. fairfieldafterark.com
NORWALK Music
Live Music, BJ Ryan Banc House, 16 River St. May 7, 10 a.m. fairfieldafterark.com
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 Start Making Sense-Talking Heads Tribute, Art Park at Wall Street, 23 Isaacs St. May 7, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. show. $90$60. Socially distanced seating. Tickets at wallstreettheater.com Stage
Elm Shakespeare Company hosts a “Special Edition” of Summer Shakespeare in Edgerton Park. The season offers a host of activities both in-person and online. Full schedule and information at ElmShakespeare.org
“TRU,” Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, 509 Westport Ave. Through 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. 203-852-0700, maritimeaquarium.org
“Health, Healing & Addiction in 19th Century America,” Lockwood-Mathews 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
“In the City” the upcoming exhibit at Rowayton Arts Center. The exhibit will run May 23-June 20. Opening reception, May 23, 4-6 p.m. Visit the website for the prospectus and information for submitting entries online. rowaytonarts.org
RIDGEFIELD
Films
Family Series: “The Secret Life of Pets,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. May 6, 4 & 7 p.m. $12$10; 30th Anniversary: “Fried Green Tomatoes,” May 9, 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
ACT of Connecticut’s Annual Gala, “Into The Woods-In Concert,” ACT of Connecticut, 36 Old Quarry Road. In-person event May 14 & 15, 7 p.m. ACTOFCTGALA21.givesmart.com, call the box office at 475-215-5497 or email gala@actofct.org
Christian McBride & Tip City, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. May 7, 7 p.m. $45. Show takes place outdoors under the tent next to the Playhouse. Art exhibit by Chris Osborne on view under the tent beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or visit or call the box office. 203438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root with Dirk Miller, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. May 8, 7:30 p.m. $39.50. 203-438-5795, ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Stage
Broadway & Cabaret Series in HD: “42nd Street-The Musical,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge. May 12-18, 1, 4, 7 &10 p.m. $15. ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or 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. “Clarity Haynes: Collective Transmission,” on view, through Sept. 6. Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St. aldrichart.org
SHERMAN
Visual Arts
“Through My Photographer’s Eye” by photographer Neil Zobler, virtual show offered by Sherman Library, through May 15. View a selection of images from Iceland, Chile, New York City, and Connecticut. View the show virtually at shermanlibrary.org.
STAMFORD
Films
Drive-In & Dine Talegate Movie Night: “Ratatouille,” Museum & Nature Center, 151 Scofieldtown Road (north parking lot). May 7, 6:30 p.m. gates open, movie begins at dusk. $40 up to two people, $60 three or more people. Socially distanced outdoor event. Each car will be given a space to park as well as a space to use throughout the evening. Food trucks on-site. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. stamfordmuseum.org
Music
Stamford Symphony’s Spring Virtual Series Finale live streamed performance from the Palace Theatre: “Times Change,” May 8, 7:30 p.m. Register at stamfordsymphony.org
Stage
“Live Performance: LIVE DRAWING: A Portrait of the Mona Lisa,” Curtain Call’s Kweskin Theatre, 1349 Newfield Ave. May 7-16, 2 p.m. No intermission. Face coverings required. Patrons will be seated six feet apart side-to-side, utilizing every other row of the theatre.Visit website for tickets. 203-461-6358, curtaincallinc.com
Visual Arts
“Artistic Celebration of Motherhood,” virtual exhibit offered online by Stamford Art Association, through May 31. stamfordartassociation.org
“Vivian & Stanley Reed Marine Show,” online exhibit offered by Stamford Art Association Townhouse Gallery, June 12-July 17. Opening: June 12, 4 p.m. Now accepting artists submissions. Deadline is May 16. Entries through bit.ly/3uQrWZS. Artists acceptance will be posted by May 27 on the SAA's website. 203-3251139, 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.
STRATFORD Music
Live Music with Gregory Zigmont, Station House Wine Bar & Grill, 2520 Main St. May 6, 6:309:30 p.m.; Sapphire Band, May 7, 7-10 p.m. Mask required. 203-3771648, stationhousewinebar.com
WESTON Visual Arts
“Sculpture Garden” featuring Art by the late Daniel E. Offutt, III, Weston Historical Society’s Coley Homestead, 104 Weston Road. Outdoor exhibit on view. Grounds open seven days a week, from dawn until dusk. Leashed dogs allowed on the property. Social distancing and masks required. 203-226-1804, westonhistoricalsociety.org.
WESTPORT
Films
“The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till,” virtual film screening hosted by Westport Library, May 6, 7-8 p.m. Talk Back with Director Keith A. Beauchamp to follow. westportlibrary.org
Visual Arts
“Rise & Shine” by Ken Buhler, Cathy Choi, Catherine Howe, Michelle Sakhai, Rosalind Tallmadge, Amy Simon Fine Art, 123 Post Road E. Through May 15, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. amysimonfineart.com
Westport Woman’s Club hosts its annual Art Show, Westport Woman’s Club, 44 Imperial Ave. May 22 & 23, 2-6 p.m. both days. Indoors at the Clubhouse. Masks required and attendance limited. westportwomansclub.org.
“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
“Vanishing Species Vanishing Murals,” outdoor gallery in downtown Westport. Murals on exterior walls visible to shoppers, diners, and visitors, and will depict a different endangered animal species. Locations: courtyard at Bedford Square; next to Jeera Thai on the back of Sconset Square; Post Road below Amy Simon Fine Art, and along the handicapped ramp at the front of Anthropologie. amykaplanartwork@gmail.com
“Beauty vs. Beauty” works by Emily Hamilton Laux, Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road. Through June 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. westportlibrary.org
The Artist Collective of Westport 3D Virtual Reality Member Show, through June 30. artistscollectiveofwestport.org
WILTON
“Transcendent Kingdom” by Yaa Gyasi, virtual book discussion hosted by Wilton Library on Zoom, May 12, noon-1:30 p.m. Register at wiltonlibrary.org
Mother’s Day
Mother's Day Plant Sale, Wilton Town Green, May 7, noon-6 p.m. & May 8, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Rain or shine. WGCPlantsale.org
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, 2021.
Art in the Barn exhibit, “Adaptation: Artists Respond to Change,” browngrotta arts, 276 Ridgefield Road. May 8-16. Opening: May 8, 1-6 p.m. Exhibit hours: May 9-16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Advanced time reservations are mandatory. To ensure the well-being of all visitors and staff, there will be a maximum capacity of 15 visitors per time slot. Surfaces will be disinfected between reservations. Masks required. browngrotta.com.
“Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence Reflections: Creating During the Pandemic,” video hosted by Weir Farm Art Alliance. weirfarmartalliance.org