Arts & Entertainment
This Weekend: Music, Earth Day Outing, Craft Festival, Etc.
From our neighborhood to the towns around us, if you're looking for something to do this weekend we've got you covered.
Posted by Fairfield Editor Caitlin Mazzola. Compiled by Patch Staff.
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: The Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
When: 3 p.m., Sunday, April 21, 2013
Cost: $20
Description: Join us for a day of funk, blues, rock and soul featuring the best lineup of local bands ever assembled on one stage, all to benefit the My Sandy Hook Family Fund.
Where: Darien VFW Post, 205 Noroton Ave.
When: 7 p.m., Friday, April 19
Cost: $10 per person
Description: Come hear the area's favorite party band, Pimpinella play at a fundraising event at the Darien VFW. They'll be playing all your favorites from the 70s & 80s.
Where: The Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford Street
When: 7 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2013
Cost: $25
Description: Declan O'Rourke is an Irish folk singer drawing on the Neil Young songwriting tradition.
Where: Blackbird Yoga & Healing Arts Center, 28 Main St.
When: Saturday, April 20, 7 p.m.
Cost: $20
Description: Join faciitator Randy Brody for an uplifting evening of playing hand drums and other percussion instruments. Release stress, laugh and make joyful noise. Drums provided or bring your own drum.
Where: 370 Round Hill Road, Greenwich
When: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 9 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Join community members for a hands-on nature preserve clean up event at the Mueller Preserve located on the corner of Round Hill Road and Old Mill Road from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Lunch generously provided by Whole Foods Greenwich.
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich, 1 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich When: Sunday, April 21, 2013, 2 p.m.
Cost: Fundraiser.
Description: The Fourth Annual Greenwich/Port Chester Crop Hunger Walk raises funds to combat hunger around the world with one-fourth of the funds raised from each walk are returned by CWS to the local community, with Neighbor to Neighbor in Greenwich and Carver Center in Port Chester each sharing a portion of the funds raised and of the food donated on Walk Day.
Where: Connecticut Audubon Society's Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Road
When: Saturday, April 20, 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $40/Person $75/Couple
Description: Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine, music, and a silent auction, all with the beautiful backdrop of the Center's grounds, beach, marsh -- and most important, the Osprey on their nest. RSVP to Louise Crocco at 203-878-7440 ext; 502.
Where: The Watson Gym at New Canaan Country School
When: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Earth Day 2013 community-wide tag sale.
Where: Edmond Town Hall
When: Friday, April 19, 2013, 7 p.m.
Cost: $25
Description: Alabama native Matthew Houck has delivered five albums as Phosphorescent since his 2003 debut. Now, his latest album, "Muchacho," flashes yet another color in the subtly shifting Phosphorescent spectrum. All proceeds from this show will go to benefit the restoration and renovation of the Edmond Town Hall. Come out, support Newtown, and enjoy the show!
Where: 2 Emerson St.
When: Sunday, April 21, 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Donations welcome
Description: The Clover Hill School announces a concert featuring classical pianists Jeb Dennis and Neng-Bin Shih. The concert will feature selections from Rimsky-Korsakov's "Scheherazade," with guest artist Alexandra McLaughlin reading tales from "One Thousand and One Nights." A reception will follow the concert.
When: Sunday, April 21, 4 p.m.
Where: St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Ridgefield
Cost: Free, $10 donation welcome
Description: St. Stephen's Parish Organist, Frank Zilinyi, will give a recital on Sunday, April 21st at 4:00 PM in the sanctuary. The program will include works of J.S. Bach, Max Reger, Cesar Franck, Nicolas de Grigny, Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, and John Knowles Paine. The church organ is a 1963 Moeller organ designed by former St. John the Divine and St. Stephen's organist Alec Wyton, is well suited to the wonderful acoustics of the sanctuary.
Where: Huntington Street Café, 90 Huntington Street
When: Friday, April 19, 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Bandmates include Vicki Ferrara, recording artists Beth Bradley and Marion Najamy, bass player Randy Stuckless and David Boskello on the trumpet. Stuckless had played with the legendary Chuck Berry and Ferrara was in the 80's band, Troupe Di Coupe, of New York City fame.
Where: Courtyard by Marriott, 780 Bridgeport Ave.
When: Sunday, April 21, 11 a.m.
Cost: Free admission
Description: A craft festival will take place in the ballroom at the Courtyard by Marriott in Shelton.
Where: Stamford Museum & Nature Center
When: Friday, April 19, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Members: FREE | Non-Members: Adults $3, Children (5-17) $2.
Description: Head to the Observatory on selected Friday nights for a treat as the night sky, planets, stars, and more are explored.
Where: Twin Brooks Park, Twin Brooks Drive
When: Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Join high school student, Samantha Holmes, National Child Awareness Month Ambassador winner, for a fun and educational series of hikes. Learn about tick safety and local plants so that children can safely enjoy the great outdoors.
Where: Weston Public Library, 56 Norfield Road.
When: Friday, April 19, Noon
Cost: Free
Description: Come watch a movie with the Weston Library. Bring your lunch. Caregivers must remain with children.
Where: Village Market, 108 Old Ridgefield Road
When: Friday, April 19, 10 a.m.
Cost: $25
Description: The Drum Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a Victorian Tea. The tea is a fundraising social event with a portion of the proceeds going to the chapter’s scholarship fund. Tickets for a raffle with three amazing prizes will be sold.
Where: South Wilton Veterinary Group, 51 Danbury Road
When: Sunday, April 21, noon
Cost: Free to attend
Description: Meet some of Wilton Parrot Rescue's parrots, dogs and cats.
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: The Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
When: 3 p.m., Sunday, April 21, 2013
Cost: $20
Description: Join us for a day of funk, blues, rock and soul featuring the best lineup of local bands ever assembled on one stage, all to benefit the My Sandy Hook Family Fund.
Where: Darien VFW Post, 205 Noroton Ave.
When: 7 p.m., Friday, April 19
Cost: $10 per person
Description: Come hear the area's favorite party band, Pimpinella play at a fundraising event at the Darien VFW. They'll be playing all your favorites from the 70s & 80s.
Where: The Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford Street
When: 7 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2013
Cost: $25
Description: Declan O'Rourke is an Irish folk singer drawing on the Neil Young songwriting tradition.
Where: Blackbird Yoga & Healing Arts Center, 28 Main St.
When: Saturday, April 20, 7 p.m.
Cost: $20
Description: Join faciitator Randy Brody for an uplifting evening of playing hand drums and other percussion instruments. Release stress, laugh and make joyful noise. Drums provided or bring your own drum.
Where: 370 Round Hill Road, Greenwich
When: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 9 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Join community members for a hands-on nature preserve clean up event at the Mueller Preserve located on the corner of Round Hill Road and Old Mill Road from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Lunch generously provided by Whole Foods Greenwich.
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich, 1 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich When: Sunday, April 21, 2013, 2 p.m.
Cost: Fundraiser.
Description: The Fourth Annual Greenwich/Port Chester Crop Hunger Walk raises funds to combat hunger around the world with one-fourth of the funds raised from each walk are returned by CWS to the local community, with Neighbor to Neighbor in Greenwich and Carver Center in Port Chester each sharing a portion of the funds raised and of the food donated on Walk Day.
Where: Connecticut Audubon Society's Coastal Center at Milford Point, 1 Milford Point Road
When: Saturday, April 20, 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $40/Person $75/Couple
Description: Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine, music, and a silent auction, all with the beautiful backdrop of the Center's grounds, beach, marsh -- and most important, the Osprey on their nest. RSVP to Louise Crocco at 203-878-7440 ext; 502.
Where: The Watson Gym at New Canaan Country School
When: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Earth Day 2013 community-wide tag sale.
Where: Edmond Town Hall
When: Friday, April 19, 2013, 7 p.m.
Cost: $25
Description: Alabama native Matthew Houck has delivered five albums as Phosphorescent since his 2003 debut. Now, his latest album, "Muchacho," flashes yet another color in the subtly shifting Phosphorescent spectrum. All proceeds from this show will go to benefit the restoration and renovation of the Edmond Town Hall. Come out, support Newtown, and enjoy the show!
Where: 2 Emerson St.
When: Sunday, April 21, 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Donations welcome
Description: The Clover Hill School announces a concert featuring classical pianists Jeb Dennis and Neng-Bin Shih. The concert will feature selections from Rimsky-Korsakov's "Scheherazade," with guest artist Alexandra McLaughlin reading tales from "One Thousand and One Nights." A reception will follow the concert.
When: Sunday, April 21, 4 p.m.
Where: St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Ridgefield
Cost: Free, $10 donation welcome
Description: St. Stephen's Parish Organist, Frank Zilinyi, will give a recital on Sunday, April 21st at 4:00 PM in the sanctuary. The program will include works of J.S. Bach, Max Reger, Cesar Franck, Nicolas de Grigny, Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, and John Knowles Paine. The church organ is a 1963 Moeller organ designed by former St. John the Divine and St. Stephen's organist Alec Wyton, is well suited to the wonderful acoustics of the sanctuary.
Where: Huntington Street Café, 90 Huntington Street
When: Friday, April 19, 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Bandmates include Vicki Ferrara, recording artists Beth Bradley and Marion Najamy, bass player Randy Stuckless and David Boskello on the trumpet. Stuckless had played with the legendary Chuck Berry and Ferrara was in the 80's band, Troupe Di Coupe, of New York City fame.
Where: Courtyard by Marriott, 780 Bridgeport Ave.
When: Sunday, April 21, 11 a.m.
Cost: Free admission
Description: A craft festival will take place in the ballroom at the Courtyard by Marriott in Shelton.
Where: Stamford Museum & Nature Center
When: Friday, April 19, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Members: FREE | Non-Members: Adults $3, Children (5-17) $2.
Description: Head to the Observatory on selected Friday nights for a treat as the night sky, planets, stars, and more are explored.
Where: Twin Brooks Park, Twin Brooks Drive
When: Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Join high school student, Samantha Holmes, National Child Awareness Month Ambassador winner, for a fun and educational series of hikes. Learn about tick safety and local plants so that children can safely enjoy the great outdoors.
Where: Weston Public Library, 56 Norfield Road.
When: Friday, April 19, Noon
Cost: Free
Description: Come watch a movie with the Weston Library. Bring your lunch. Caregivers must remain with children.
Where: Village Market, 108 Old Ridgefield Road
When: Friday, April 19, 10 a.m.
Cost: $25
Description: The Drum Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a Victorian Tea. The tea is a fundraising social event with a portion of the proceeds going to the chapter’s scholarship fund. Tickets for a raffle with three amazing prizes will be sold.
Where: South Wilton Veterinary Group, 51 Danbury Road
When: Sunday, April 21, noon
Cost: Free to attend
Description: Meet some of Wilton Parrot Rescue's parrots, dogs and cats.
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