FC Buzz Weekend May 5 - May 7
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 the 15 towns in our region of coastal Fairfield County and each Wednesday issues our free eBuzz newsletter with a selection of the hundreds of events posted to our website.
Aldrich After Hours: Hangama Amiri: An Homage to Home
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield
Friday, May 5, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Head to the galleries and Sculpture Garden at the Aldrich to celebrate artist Hangama Amiri’s exhibition and the release of her first museum publication. Chief Curator Amy Smith-Stewart will join Hangama in a conversation about the exhibition, which draws from Amiri’s memories of her homeland in Afghanistan and her diasporic experience as a refugee in Canada, featuring more than a dozen new textile art works and a neon sculpture.
Cinco De Mayo Featuring Fuzz’s Supergroup
The Warehouse, Fairfield
Friday, May 5, 5:00 - 9:00 pm
“Fiesta like there's no mañana” with Fuzz on guitar and vocals, Mike Oehmen on sax, Eric Kalb on drums, Damon Grant - percussion, Dan Asher - bass, Parker McQueeney - keys. FREE event!
Wall Street Theater, Norwalk
Friday, May 5, 8:00 pm
A not-to-be-missed event! The first musician in history to play live directly to the International Space Station from Mission Control in Houston, Davy Knowles has appeared with legends such as The Who, Jeff Beck, Lynrd Skynrd, Peter Frampton, and more.
The Wilton Playshop
Friday and Saturday, May 4-5, 8:00 pm
Two more chances to see this retelling of the original sensation, injected with contemporary references and new arrangements. Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz and, featuring songs such as "Day by Day," "Learn Your Lessons Well," "All for the Best," "Turn Back, O Man," and "By My Side."
Redding Community Center
Saturday, May 6, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
It’s THE event of the spring in Redding. Join the Mark Twain Library for its annual festival, and enjoy live music, food trucks, games, crafts, and more. For more than two decades, The Frolic has been generating funds for their one-of-a-kind library.
India Cultural Center of Greenwich HoliFest 2023!
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Greenwich
Saturday, May 6, 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Here’s an opportunity to experience India’s Festival of Colors. It may be the most fun you'll have all year! Featuring music, dancing, a great DJ, Indian pizzas, dosas, Indochinese noodles, Henna artists, face painting, a photo booth and ...a massive color throw! Participants will receive several bags of color for the color throw. Don’t forget to bring your white T-shirt.
“Double Exposure: Two Photographers, One Mission”
C. Parker Gallery, Greenwich
Saturday May 6, 6:30 pm
Bruce Museum, Greenwich
Sunday, May 7, 3:00 pm
Visit this exciting new exhibition featuring more than 30 large-scale photographs by nature photographers Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier. There’s an Opening Reception on Saturday at C. Parker, and a special presentation at the Bruce Museum on Sunday. From Antarctica to the Pacific Islands to Greenland and beyond, Nicklen and Mittermeier have trekked the globe to document wildlife and astounding natural phenomena, gaining recognition from National Geographic, the Smithsonian, and WorldPress for their adventurous voyages and advocacy work.
Mike Finoia Live Comedy Special Taping
StageOne FTC Comedy, Fairfield
Saturday, May 6, 7:00 pm
Need a few belly laughs? This NYC comedian/writer/producer for TruTV’s Impractical Jokers can be found working the premier NYC comedy clubs nightly, including Gotham Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, and the World Famous Comedy Cellar. Mike has been featured on TruTV, Sirius XM & Comedy Central, and he can be heard regularly on The Bonfire on Sirius XM Radio.
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield
Saturday, May 6, 8:00 - 10:00 pm
If you’re looking to party this weekend, check out the raucous, roots-tinged rock and blues band that has flourished for decades. With more than thirty albums under their belt since 1976, you will recognize their many classic songs, including “Havin’ a Party,” “I Don’t Want to Go Home” and “Love on the Wrong Side of Town.”
Ridgefield Folk Concert Series: La Pompe Attack
The Ridgefield Library, Ridgefield
Sunday, May 7, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Led by guitarist Doug Munro, La Pompe Attack offers an exciting updated interpretation of the hot swing sound of Django Reinhardt coupled with Doug’s own unique and highly entertaining style of playing. Joined by a group of virtuosic performers including saxophonist Albert Rivera, guitarist Ben Wood and bassist Michael Goetz, La Pompe Attack always delivers an greate show guaranteed to wow any audience!
Palace Theatre, Stamford
Sunday, May 7, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Connecticut Ballet's 42nd season comes to a close with a revival of Brett Raphael's production of Coppelia. This charming full-length ballet follows Swanhilda, and her escapades inside the toy workshop of the mysterious Dr. Coppélius. With new sets and costumes, the production features colorful folkloric dances and culminates in the wedding of Swanhilda and Franz. A meet-and-greet with the principal dancers Nicole Fedorov and Kaitaro Kodama follows the performance in the theater lobby.
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