Arts & Entertainment
This Weekend: McKinley Carnival, The Drifters, Steampunk, Etc.
From our neighborhood to the towns around us, if you're looking for something to do this weekend we've got you covered.
Whether you're in search of something fun to do with the kids or you have a babysitter and are planning a night out, look no further because Patch editors have picked a variety of events taking place today and tomorrow to help you make the most of your weekend. Click on the headline of each for more information.
Where: Middlesex Middle School, 204 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd.
When: 10:30 a.m., Sunday
Cost: $20
Description: Attend a Zumba master class; get cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED); buy from the “Andy Smiles Forever Store”; participate in the raffle of a high-end Ultrabook and other great prizes; bid in a silent auction—all at the "Andy Smiles Forever" fundraising event.
Where: Darien Nature Center
When: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 28
Cost: Admission is free
Description: "Come see the opening of a unique art, prints and textiles exhibit and shop elegant product from across the Continent. Sales benefit Thanda's work to care for and educate HIV/AIDS orphans in South Africa and Unite's work to advance women's health, education and microfinance programs across East Africa."
Where: 359 Silver Hill Road
When: Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.
Cost: Varies depending on items
Description: Many treasures including Dutch heirlooms, dishware, vases, figurines and even wooden shoes. Games, books, small furniture, consignment quality childrens' clothing and more. No early birds, please.
Where: Jennings Beach, 880 South Benson Road, Fairfield
When: Thursday, April 25, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., Friday, April 26, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 1 p.m. - 10 p.m., and Sunday, April 28, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Varies. Wristbands will be available for purchase all Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, as well as from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday.
Description: Come, have fun, and enjoy the rides and games at the anticipated annual McKinley School Carnival.
Where: Island Beach Parking Lot, Arch Street & Steamboat Road, Greenwich
When: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.
Cost: $1 per box - 8 box maximum
Description: Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board and Greenwich Green & Clean with The First Bank of Greenwich & Santaguida Sanitation are holding the shred fest for sensitive documents and papers.
Where: Choice Pet, 80 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich.
When: Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m.
Cost: Free.
Description: The Emergency Animal Response Service (EARS) was formed based on similar efforts undertaken with specialized teams dedicated to animals in disasters. Members of EARS have the specialized expertise, knowledge, training, and resources in both animal and emergency response fields to provide a dedicated focus on animals in need during disasters. Learn how to prepare your family's pet before disaster strikes.
Where: Jonathan Law High School, 20 Lansdale Ave, Milford.
When: April 26 at 7 p.m., April 27 at 7 p.m., April 28 at 2 p.m.
Cost: $10 for Students/Adults and $5 for Seniors
Description: With a cast of over fifty people, the 1970’s Best Musical Tony Award Winning super soul musical version L. Frank Baum’s of "The Wizard of Oz" with Music and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls has a Book by William F. Brown and features the songs Ease on down the Road and Everybody Rejoice.
When: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 12:00 PM
Where: Village Critter Outfitter: 107 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT
Cost: Free
Description: Village Critter Outfitter is hosting an environmental education event to learn about the local wolf conservation efforts.
When: Saturday, April 27, 2013 10:00 a.m.
Where: Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen St, Newtown, CT
Cost: Free
Description: From a huge line-up of kids' activities (including The FunArt Bus), a Silent Auction and litter pick-up to live music/performances, Birds of Prey exhibit, T-Shirt Tie-Dying and tons of tasty food, the festival is the place to be for helping our community become a bit more aware of being "green."
When: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 12:30 pm
Where: Glander Field, 28 Mile Hill Rd S, Newtown, CT
Cost: Free
Description: Bring the whole family and join us for a very special day of fun at Glander Field on Saturday, April 27 from 12:30-2:30pm! We'll have games, prizes, raffles, Newtown Baseball apparel for sale and a few special surprises! Enjoy ballpark style hot dogs, popcorn, treats and more at the Snack Shack.
Where: Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave.
When: Now through June 15
Cost: Admittance is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for children. Children under 8 are admitted free.
Description: Art called steampunk has influenced everything from product design to fashion to fine art and will be on display at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum.
When: Sunday, April 28, 4 p.m.
Where: Ridgefield Playhouse
Cost: $20
Description: The best middle school and high school band around will rock out at the Playhouse during Ridgefield BandJam 2013. What began as a charity event for The Playhouse has become a much anticipated competition where middle school and high school students perform before a panel of industry professionals for the title of BandJam Winner. Visit www.ridgefieldbandjam.com for more details.
Where: Shelton High School, 120 Meadow St.
When: Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The Shelton High School Marching Gaels hold a Redeemable Bottle and Can drive on the last Saturday of every month. All donations go directly to fund their competitions.
When: Friday, April 26, 2013, 1 p.m.
Where: Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Cost: Free w/ gate admission
Description: To celebrate Arbor Day, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center and the Yama Ki Bonsai Society of the Greater New York Area are proud to present the family-friendly second annual exhibition: "Art of the Bonsai."
Where: Trumbull High School, 72 Strobel Rd
When: Sunday, April 28, 3 p.m.
Cost: $25
Description: The Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band proudly presents Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Charlie Thomas and The Drifters.
Where: St. Francis Church, 35 Norfield Road
When: Saturday, April 27, 5 p.m.Cost: $45
Description: Displays of works by local visual artists and sculptors (all artwork available for sale). Musical performances including an outstanding line-up of
Weston's own professional performers and musicians, representing dance, opera, musical theater, cabaret, acoustic, and jazz. 50/50 raffle. BYO beverage.
Where: Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers Lane
When: April 26, 27, 28, May 2, 3, 4. Evenings at 8, Sunday at 2.
Cost: $20
Description: Feeling lost in their marriages and within the rapidly shifting social currents of post-WWI London, two unhappy middle-class housewives rent a villa in Italy for an impulsive holiday away from their everyday lives, reluctantly recruiting a pair of independent upper-class women to share the cost and experience. There, among the wisteria blossoms and Mediterranean sunshine, all four clash – and then begin to bloom – rediscovering themselves in ways that they never could have imagined.
Where: 18 Evans Lane
When: Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.
Cost: Varies
Description: Collectibles, household & kitchen, furniture, clothing and more.
Where: Wilton Family YMCA, 404 Danbury Road
When: Sunday, April 28, 8 a.m.
Cost: $10
Description: The entry fee covers bait, everyone is encouraged to bring their own rod, and it is spin fishing only so no license is needed. The pond is freshly stocked, and the fish are expected to be biting!
When: 10:30 a.m., Sunday
Cost: $20
Description: Attend a Zumba master class; get cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED); buy from the “Andy Smiles Forever Store”; participate in the raffle of a high-end Ultrabook and other great prizes; bid in a silent auction—all at the "Andy Smiles Forever" fundraising event.
Where: Darien Nature Center
When: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 28
Cost: Admission is free
Description: "Come see the opening of a unique art, prints and textiles exhibit and shop elegant product from across the Continent. Sales benefit Thanda's work to care for and educate HIV/AIDS orphans in South Africa and Unite's work to advance women's health, education and microfinance programs across East Africa."
Where: 359 Silver Hill Road
When: Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.
Cost: Varies depending on items
Description: Many treasures including Dutch heirlooms, dishware, vases, figurines and even wooden shoes. Games, books, small furniture, consignment quality childrens' clothing and more. No early birds, please.
Where: Jennings Beach, 880 South Benson Road, Fairfield
When: Thursday, April 25, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., Friday, April 26, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 1 p.m. - 10 p.m., and Sunday, April 28, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Varies. Wristbands will be available for purchase all Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, as well as from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday.
Description: Come, have fun, and enjoy the rides and games at the anticipated annual McKinley School Carnival.
Where: Island Beach Parking Lot, Arch Street & Steamboat Road, Greenwich
When: Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.
Cost: $1 per box - 8 box maximum
Description: Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board and Greenwich Green & Clean with The First Bank of Greenwich & Santaguida Sanitation are holding the shred fest for sensitive documents and papers.
Where: Choice Pet, 80 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich.
When: Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m.
Cost: Free.
Description: The Emergency Animal Response Service (EARS) was formed based on similar efforts undertaken with specialized teams dedicated to animals in disasters. Members of EARS have the specialized expertise, knowledge, training, and resources in both animal and emergency response fields to provide a dedicated focus on animals in need during disasters. Learn how to prepare your family's pet before disaster strikes.
Where: Jonathan Law High School, 20 Lansdale Ave, Milford.
When: April 26 at 7 p.m., April 27 at 7 p.m., April 28 at 2 p.m.
Cost: $10 for Students/Adults and $5 for Seniors
Description: With a cast of over fifty people, the 1970’s Best Musical Tony Award Winning super soul musical version L. Frank Baum’s of "The Wizard of Oz" with Music and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls has a Book by William F. Brown and features the songs Ease on down the Road and Everybody Rejoice.
When: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 12:00 PM
Where: Village Critter Outfitter: 107 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT
Cost: Free
Description: Village Critter Outfitter is hosting an environmental education event to learn about the local wolf conservation efforts.
When: Saturday, April 27, 2013 10:00 a.m.
Where: Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen St, Newtown, CT
Cost: Free
Description: From a huge line-up of kids' activities (including The FunArt Bus), a Silent Auction and litter pick-up to live music/performances, Birds of Prey exhibit, T-Shirt Tie-Dying and tons of tasty food, the festival is the place to be for helping our community become a bit more aware of being "green."
When: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 12:30 pm
Where: Glander Field, 28 Mile Hill Rd S, Newtown, CT
Cost: Free
Description: Bring the whole family and join us for a very special day of fun at Glander Field on Saturday, April 27 from 12:30-2:30pm! We'll have games, prizes, raffles, Newtown Baseball apparel for sale and a few special surprises! Enjoy ballpark style hot dogs, popcorn, treats and more at the Snack Shack.
Where: Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave.
When: Now through June 15
Cost: Admittance is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for children. Children under 8 are admitted free.
Description: Art called steampunk has influenced everything from product design to fashion to fine art and will be on display at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum.
When: Sunday, April 28, 4 p.m.
Where: Ridgefield Playhouse
Cost: $20
Description: The best middle school and high school band around will rock out at the Playhouse during Ridgefield BandJam 2013. What began as a charity event for The Playhouse has become a much anticipated competition where middle school and high school students perform before a panel of industry professionals for the title of BandJam Winner. Visit www.ridgefieldbandjam.com for more details.
Where: Shelton High School, 120 Meadow St.
When: Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The Shelton High School Marching Gaels hold a Redeemable Bottle and Can drive on the last Saturday of every month. All donations go directly to fund their competitions.
When: Friday, April 26, 2013, 1 p.m.
Where: Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Cost: Free w/ gate admission
Description: To celebrate Arbor Day, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center and the Yama Ki Bonsai Society of the Greater New York Area are proud to present the family-friendly second annual exhibition: "Art of the Bonsai."
Where: Trumbull High School, 72 Strobel Rd
When: Sunday, April 28, 3 p.m.
Cost: $25
Description: The Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band proudly presents Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Charlie Thomas and The Drifters.
Where: St. Francis Church, 35 Norfield Road
When: Saturday, April 27, 5 p.m.Cost: $45
Description: Displays of works by local visual artists and sculptors (all artwork available for sale). Musical performances including an outstanding line-up of
Weston's own professional performers and musicians, representing dance, opera, musical theater, cabaret, acoustic, and jazz. 50/50 raffle. BYO beverage.
Where: Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers Lane
When: April 26, 27, 28, May 2, 3, 4. Evenings at 8, Sunday at 2.
Cost: $20
Description: Feeling lost in their marriages and within the rapidly shifting social currents of post-WWI London, two unhappy middle-class housewives rent a villa in Italy for an impulsive holiday away from their everyday lives, reluctantly recruiting a pair of independent upper-class women to share the cost and experience. There, among the wisteria blossoms and Mediterranean sunshine, all four clash – and then begin to bloom – rediscovering themselves in ways that they never could have imagined.
Where: 18 Evans Lane
When: Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.
Cost: Varies
Description: Collectibles, household & kitchen, furniture, clothing and more.
Where: Wilton Family YMCA, 404 Danbury Road
When: Sunday, April 28, 8 a.m.
Cost: $10
Description: The entry fee covers bait, everyone is encouraged to bring their own rod, and it is spin fishing only so no license is needed. The pond is freshly stocked, and the fish are expected to be biting!
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