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Area Entertainment Guide
BOOKS
NORWALK Author Speak: Rebecca Freimann with “Family Tree: Rooted in Survival,” Library, 1 Belden Ave. Sun 3 p.m.; Author Speak: Catherine Onyemelukwe with “Breaking Kola: An Inside View of African Customs” Wed noon. 203-899-2780, ext. 15136; norwalkpl.org
WESTPORT History Book Discussion: “Revolutionary Russia 1891-1991,” Historical Society, 25 Avery Place. Sun 3 p.m. 203-291-4800, westportlibrary.org
WESTPORT Cookbook Club: “Compassionate Cuisine: 125 Plant-Based Recipes,” Tim's Kitchen, Wakeman Town Farm, 134 Cross Highway. Wed 7 p.m. 203-291-4800, westportlibrary.org
COMEDY
FAIRFIELD Friday Night Headliners, Fairfield Comedy Club at The Circle Inn, 417 Post Road. Fri 9 p.m. $25; Saturday Night Headliners Sat 7, 9 p.m. $29. 475-9992087, fairfieldcomedyclub.com
FAIRFIELD Comedy Night Fundraiser for Bridgeport Field of Dreams Foundation, Gaelic American Club, 74 Beach Road. Fri 8 p.m. $50. Tickets at Neil Kavey 203521-0780, bptdreams.org, or e-mail nkavey@hotmail.com
CRAFTS
GREENWICH Outdoor Crafts Festival, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr. Sat, Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10, free for members. Ceramics, wearable and decorative fiber, glassware, wood kitchenwares and furniture, jewelry, crafts demonstrations, live music, activities for children, and international cuisine. brucemuseum.org
DANCE
GREENWICH Ballroom Dance Party, Round Hill Community House, 397 Round Hill Road. Sat 7-11 p.m. $17. 203-831-9382, ballroommagic.com
STAMFORD Connecticut Ballet Presents: “Old, New, Borrowed, & Blue,” Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St. Sat 7:30 p.m. $75-$45. 203-3254466, palacestamford.org
EXHIBITS, ETC.
FAIRFIELD “Intensity,” Library Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery, 1080 Old Post Road. Through June 23. Reception: May 17 6-8 p.m. Artists talk 6:45 p.m. 203-246-9065, bskgallery@gmail.com, 203256-3155, fairfieldpubliclibrary.org
FAIRFIELD “The Artist Collects-Highlights from the James Reed Print Collection,” Fairfield University’s Walsh Art Gallery in the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, 1073 N. Benson Road. Through June 8; “Rodin, Truth, Form, Life” through Dec. 21. Gallery hours: MonFri 11 a.m.-4 p.m. fairfield.edu
FAIRFIELD “Hildreth Meière: The Art of Commerce,” Farfield University’s Bellermine Hall Galleries, 1073 N. Benson Road. Through Sept. 20. Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m. fairfield.edu
FAIRFIELD “Make Your Mark,” Museum & History Center Spaght Gallery, 370 Beach Road. Through July 14. 203-259-1598, fairfieldhistory.org
GREENWICH Connecticut Pioneer Branch of the National League of American Pen Women with its Exhibit of Art, Music, and Writing called “Spring Forward,” Greenwich YMCA Gertrude White Gallery, 50 E. Putnam Ave. Through May 30.
GREENWICH “Good Times, Big Hair” exhibit featuring the 80’s rock photography of Mark Weiss, and art work by Steve Lacy, C. Parker Gallery, 409 Greenwich Ave. Fri-June 2. Mark Weiss and Steve Lacy will appear at the gallery on Thu at the evening reception, then on Fri-Sun. cparkergallery.com
NEW CANAAN “The Art Of Being A Girl Arts Showcase Benefit for LiveGirl,” Carriage Barn Arts Center, 681 South Ave. Through May 26. Related event: Celebration of Female Power and the Arts Sun 2-4 p.m. Gallery hours: Wed-Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun 1-5 p.m. 203-594-3638, carriagebarn.org
NORWALK “Seeing Things,” by Maggie Taylor, Artists’ Market, 163 Main St. Through June 29. Free. Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 203-846-2550, artistsmarket.com
NORWALK “From Corsets to Suffrage: Victorian Women Trailblazers,” LockwoodMathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. Through Nov. 3; “Historic Grounds & Modern Gardens,” through June 23. Wed-Sun noon-4 p.m. 90 minute tour $20, $18 seniors, $16 ages 8-18; 45 minute tour $10, $8 seniors, $6 ages 8-18 years old. 203-838-9799, lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
NORWALK “Spring Juried Show,” Rowayton Arts Center, 145 Rowayton Ave. Through June 16. Center hours: Tue-Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (closed Monday). Admission is free. 203-866-2744, rowaytonartscenter.org
NORWALK “Requiem for Ashokan: Kate McGloughlin,” Center for Contemporary Printmaking, 299 West Ave. Through Sun. View hours: Tue-Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 203-899-7999, contemprints.org.
FILMS
BRIDGEPORT WPKN’s Environmental Series with “The Serengeti Rules,” Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave. Mon 7 p.m. $12. 203-3323228, bijoutheatrect.net
DARIEN “Vice,” Library Community Room, 1441 Post Road. Fri 6:30, 9 p.m. 203655-1234, darienlibrary.org