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Area Entertainment Guide
BOOKS
NORWALK Authorspeak with Charles Monagan, Library Full Auditorium, 1 Belden Ave. Mon noon; Graphic Novel Book Club with “Illegal,” by Eoin Colfer, Wed 6 p.m. Photo exhibit by Karen Spencer based on her book “Portals” on view through Sept. 203-899-2780, ext. 15109; norwalklib.org
WESTPORT Page Turners Book Discussion with “Gone: A Girl, A Violin, a Life Unstrung,” by Min Kym, Library Program Room, 20 Jesup Road. Tue 11 a.m. 203-291-4800, westportlibrary.org
COMEDY
WESTPORT Treehouse Comedy Showcase starring Brian Barganier and Friends, Treehouse Comedy Club at the Westport Inn, 1595 Post Road E. Sat 8 p.m. $19.50. treehousecomedy.com
FAIRS
BERLIN Agricultural Fair, Fairgrounds, 430 Beckley Road. Fri 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.-7 p.m. $12, $8 seniors, ages 11 and under free. Horse shows, tractor pulling, flowers, arts and crafts, exhibits, midway, contests, games, and more. 860-828-0063, ctberlinfair.com
ORANGE Country Fair, Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road. Rte. 152. Fri 6 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.-6 p.m. $8 adults, $5 seniors, ages 15 and under free. Free admission on Friday only. Craft exhibits, antique cars, tractor pulls, children’s games, country music, contests, flower and vegetable exhibits, carriage rally, and much more. 203-795-6489, orangectfair.com
W. SPRINGFIELD, MASS The Big E, Fairgrounds, 1305 Memorial Ave. FriSept. 30. $15, $10 ages 6-12, ages 5 and under free. Visit website for daily schedule of fun, food, and top entertainment. thebige.com
FESTIVALS
FAIRFIELD Kennedy Center Food, Wine & BrewFest, Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road. Sat 6-10 p.m. Food Trucks from Brick & Wood Pizza, Taco Loco & Super Duper Weenie, and local Breweries including Two Roads, Half Full, Aspetuck Brew Lab, Fairfield Craft Ales & Athletic Brewing. Local sounds from Merwin Mountain Band. $75 per person. Related event: Kennedy Center Autism SpectRUN, Sun, at Jennings Beach, 800 S. Benson Road, Fairfield. Participants of all ages are encouraged to wear colorful attire and decorate their strollers or wagons. 5K Run/Walk and Mile Stroll both start at 9 a.m. Registration from 7:30-8:45 a.m. Kids Races: Kids 100 Yard Dash for children 7 and under at 8:25 a.m. and Kids ¼ Mile Run for children 8-16 years of age at 8:30 a.m. Parking Lot Zumba at 8:45 a.m. Casey Carl’s Bubblemania, Bounce House, face painting, sensory tents, games, entertainment and food trucks. $30 adult, $15 children 18 and under, and children 5 and under are free. 203365-8522, ext. 213; KC-Autism.org
WESTONWeston Historical Society presents Westonstock: Music, Peace and Love, Coley Farm Homestead, 104 Weston Road. Sat 2-8 p.m. Three bands and 15 musicians, ’60s car show, and kids crafts and activities. $30 nonmembers, $25 members. Kids $5. Tickets available at the door the day of the event, and online. 203 226-1804, westonhistoricalsociety.org
MUSIC
NORWALK Academy of Sacred Drama: “The Birth of Moses,” St. Mary’s Church, 669 West Ave. Fri 7:15 p.m. The St. Cecilia Society presents special concert featuring the Academy of Sacred Drama with the modern premiere of the oratorio “Il Nascimento di Mosè” (1682) by Vincenzo de GrandisFree. 203-6562389, theckel51@gmail.com
WESTPORT “Blue Wednesday Party” with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Mark Naftalin & the Blue Wednesday Band featuring guitarist George Baker and saxophonist Crispin Cioe with blues singer and harmonica player James Montgomery, 323 Restaurant and Bar, 323 Main St. Wed 7:30 p.m. 203-2220323.
OUTDOORS
GREENWICH Fall Festival & Hawk Watch, Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Road. Sat, Sun 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $15 per nonmembers, $10 per members. Live Raptor Shows noon, 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. each day, Rehabilitated Hawk Releases at 4 p.m. each day, Music, Petting Zoo with a kangaroo and bearded dragon, take a goat for a stroll and pet baby animals, Rock Climbing Wall, Canon Photography Experience, Hayrides, Face Painting, Games, Crafts, Food. greenwich.audubon.org.
NEW CANAAN Cider Saturday, New Canaan Nature Center, 144 Oenoke Ridge. Sat 11a.m.-3 p.m. Cider press demonstrations, old-fashioned games, pumpkin scavenger hunt, seasonal harvest crafts for kids, baked apples, and corn bread on a stick, corn dogs, grilled corn, fresh cider, and baked goods Tickets required. $15 nonmembers, $10 members. newcanaannature.org
NORWALK Marine Life Encounter Cruise, Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St. Cruises take place daily at 1:15 p.m. through Sept .30. $29.95. Advance ticket purchases strongly recommended. Walk-up tickets sold, space permitting. Tickets available by phone or online. 203-852-0700, ext. 2206; maritimeaquarium.org