HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and culture across 15 towns in coastal Fairfield County. Sign up to receive a free eBuzz newsletter with top picks and spotlight events from the hundreds of events posted on FCBuzz.
Sorelle Gallery, Westport
Fri Aug 4 & Sat Aug 5, 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sun Aug 6, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
An exhibit showcasing Colorado-based landscape painter Ken Elliott on the main wall of the gallery. Elliott's paintings incorporate bold, vibrant color combinations and energized brush strokes. On view through August 13th.
Fairfield Museum, Fairfield
Fri, Aug 4, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Music lovers! Kick off your weekend with a free concert held on the Museum Commons. Bring your own picnic and a blanket or chair and soak up the sounds of jazz. Brian Q. Torff has traveled many miles, from Illinois blues and rock bands to backing Frank Sinatra and playing blistering bass solos with jazz pianist George Shearing at the White House. What makes Torff unique is his songwriting, laced with vocals, harmonica, slide guitar, and vintage keyboards.
Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield
Fri August 4, 8:00 - 10:00 pm
Enjoy an intimate evening of vintage style music emulating witty pop standards of the 1930s and 1940s with the lead singer and songwriter of Lake Street Dive, along with her partner - guitarist/singer/composer Vilray.
RidgeCon Pop Culture Fandom Celebration!
The Ridgefield Library, Ridgefield
Saturday, August 5, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
This annual all-day, all-ages, day of free fandom fun is celebrated with raffles, photo ops, cosplay contests, prizes, scavenger hunts, crafts and drop-in activities. Look for Barbie, Scooby-Doo, D&D, Pokémon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Wars, Star Trek, Super Mario and more. Children’s specific events run from 10:00 am-1:30 pm, Teen and Adult programming runs from 1:00 -4:00 pm, and a return of the popular Adults-only Games on Tap Board Game Night takes place from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Come join the fun!
Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Norwalk
Saturday, August 5, 11:00 am
Calling kids of all ages! Stepping Stones Museum for Children brings “OMG Bubbles” to the stage. Head to the Celebration Courtyard for a bubble performance that will have you positively bubbling over with excitement.
Mia Scarpa in “Just Judy” a Judy Garland Tribute Concert.
Music Theatre of Connecticut, Norwalk
Saturday, August 5, 8:00 - 10:00 pm
Wrapping up MTC's Hot Summer Nights series, Scarpa’s solo tribute to the legendary Judy Garland includes stories about growing up as the ultimate Judy Garland fan and the songs that made her a star and an icon of music. Featuring the hits that made a lasting impact, from Judy’s earliest youthful recordings to her powerhouse solo performances at the end of her career. Selections include Come Rain or Come Shine, Get Happy, Over the Rainbow, and more.
Artist Talk with Korry Fellow Isabella Montenegro.
The Norwalk Art Space, Norwalk
Sunday, August 4, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Join Montenegro, Curator of the "If You're ___ & You Know It" exhibition, who will moderate a talk with eight of the artists from the current exhibition: Kasimir Comunale, Britt Garth, Casey Correa, Kelly Walters, Brea Thomas-Young, Sharon Smalls, Nadia Martinez, and June Ahrens.
Color: Art/Place Reception and Show
art/place gallery, Fairfield
Sun Aug 6, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
The community is invited to a reception for the Summer Member Show with an Artist Talk at 4 pm. Beautiful work in a wide variety of colors, media, sizes, and themes. On view through August 20th.
SHU Community Theatre, Fairfield
Sunday, August 6, 7:00 - 9:30 pm,
Presenting the Connecticut Premiere of Joanna Gleason’s Award-Winning Feature, ‘The Grotto,’ featuring a live Q&A with the filmmakers. This is the story of a 40-something music manager named Alice Kendalla who loses her fiance unexpectedly as well as her job. She inherits half ownership of The Grotto, a struggling nightclub in the California desert where she discovers eccentric performers and a heartbreaking secret. See what happens next. Reserve your FREE tickets to this special film event.
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