FC Buzz Weekend August 25 - August 27
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.
Fairfield Museum, Fairfield
Friday, August 25, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Grab your blankets, chairs and picnic basket and take in the sounds of jazz on the Museum Commons. Chris is a Connecticut jazz favorite who the New York Times calls “a masterful pianist.” A composer, performer, teacher, choir director and producer, rooted in the jazz and gospel traditions, Chris will kick off your weekend in style. Free and open to the public.
The Warehouse, Fairfield
Friday, August 25, 8:00 - 11:00 pm
Don’t miss your chance to see a five-time Grammy winner, Blues Hall of Fame inductee, and winner the Americana Music Awards Lifetime Achievement for Performance. Since 1974, Cray and his band have been touring and recording their unique groove, born from a love of Soul, R&B, Gospel, Blues and Rock n Roll.
Ridgefield Guild of Artists, Ridgefield
Friday, Aug 25, 5:00 - 8:00 pm & Saturday, Aug 26, 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Get ready for the annual celebration of art! It kicks off on Friday with artist meet and greets outside the stores and continues into Saturday with an Artists’ Day of demonstrations and items for sale outside downtown storefronts.
Discovering Amistad – A Two-Part Cultural Event
Captain’s Cove Seaport, Bridgeport
Saturday, August 26, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
In honor of Juneteenth, the Ridgefield Playhouse and Discovering Amistad have joined together to present a unique, two-part cultural event. Part two takes place at Captain’s Cove Seaport in Bridgeport, where the Amistad recreation will be reserved solely for ticket holders. Patrons will be greeted with traditional African drumming and dancing, along with welcoming remarks by both Discovering Amistad and The Ridgefield Playhouse. From there, the Discovering Amistad staff will treat you to private tours of the ship, where you can learn about its history and connection to Connecticut.
Powerhouse Theatre, New Canaan
Starting Saturday August 26, 8:00 pm
The world's longest running musical, which ran off-Broadway for 42 years, is funny, charming, and romantic. It’s an allegorical story about two neighboring fathers who trick their children into falling in love by pretending to feud. A moving tale of young lovers who become disillusioned, only to discover a more mature, meaningful love which is punctuated by a bountiful series of catchy, memorable songs including "Try To Remember." Running weekends through September 10th, 2PM and 8PM show times.
Al Jardine and His Endless Summer Band
Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield
Saturday, August 26, 8:00 - 10:00 pm
Beach Boy fan alert! This guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, is best known for being one of the founding members of The Beach Boys, playing mainly rhythm guitar, singing harmony vocals and singing lead on their No. 1 hit "Help Me, Rhonda." In 1988, Al was inducted into the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Beach Boys and in 2001, he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award Grammy along with the other Beach Boys.
16th Annual Old-fashioned Flea Market
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, Norwalk
Sunday, August 27, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Head over Norwalk to find a treasure trove of antiques, repurposed furniture, upcycled collectibles, jewelry, crafts, household items, clothing, toys, specialty farm-to-table foods and more. Food trucks serving an array of delicious cuisines will sustain hungry and adventurous shoppers as they hunt for treasures and unique items. All proceeds will benefit the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum’s educational and cultural programs.
Meetinghouse, Ridgefield
Sunday, August 27, 2:00 pm
Come and listen to the exciting sounds of bluegrass! Guitar, dobro, slide guitar, banjo, mandolin and even suitcase percussion are all included in this high-energy show. Blending their own arrangements and vocal harmonies, the group promises a captivating performance.
art/place gallery, Fairfield
Sunday, August 27, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Enjoy a free reception and artist talk for a new show with work by Sandra Meagher, Mary Louise Long, Bevi Bullwinkel, and Florence Zolan. Mary Louise searches for that subjective shape that stirs the viewer to bouts of recognition and denial; Bevi sees painting as poetry, creating a sense of the transience of being and the mystery of the unknown; Florence combines mediums, using varied layers of collage, pastel, threads, objects and inks; Sandra is known best for work in black and white, but she “chose color as the story for this show.” Artist talk at 4 pm. On view through September 17th, 12-5 pm.
Artist Talk with Korry Fellow Isabella Montenegro
The Norwalk Art Space, Norwalk
Sunday, August 27, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Join Korry Fellow and Curator of the "If You're ___ & You Know It" exhibition. This artist talk features six of the artists from the exhibition, including Chelsea Danburg, Chris Sainato, Brett Masterson, Erin Dolan, Melissa Benedek, and Russell Miyaki.
Evening with Argentine Guitarist Carlos Pavan
New Canaan Library, New Canaan
Tuesday, August 29, 7:00 pm
Immerse yourself in the beauty and drama of Argentine music - familiar classical themes, creatively mixed with Argentine tango, folk dances, and jazz harmonies. Using classic and modern forms and techniques, Pavan elicits beats and tones that are familiar, yet new and amplified by the expertly engineered acoustics of the Jim and Dede Bartlett Auditorium.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Greenwich
Tuesday, August 29, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Do you love to sing? Join the Greenwich Choral Society for a Summer Sing-In at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with selections from their upcoming season: from Vivaldi’s lesser-known (but wonderfully fun) Magnificat RV 610, movements from Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, and from gorgeous works by Elaine Hagenberg, Paul Rudoi, and others.
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