FC BUZZ Weekend October 20 - 22
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.
StoryFest 2023 Literary Festival
Westport Library
Friday, October 20 - Sunday, October 22, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Three days, 50 authors, 20 programs! Showcasing an array of award-winning authors and special events featuring Clay Chapman, Angie Kim, Gabino Iglesias, Stephen Graham Jones, Caroline Kepnes, Josh Mal-e-rman, and many more.
StageOne at FTC, Fairfield
Friday, October 20, 6:30 pm
Throw on a costume and come ready to dance your CLASP off! Join Band Central for an evening of party-vibe rock music to benefit CLASP, a local nonprofit that provides homes and opportunities for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The pre-party starts at 6:30 pm in the FTC gallery with complimentary light bites and the opportunity to support a great cause.
East Coast Contemporary Ballet Presents STRINGS & ASYMMETRY
Darien Arts Center
Friday, October 20, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Expect the unexpected at this dynamic evening that marries contemporary dance and string music in stunning ways. Live musicians of Alturas Duo and Callisto Quartet will be featured in a brand-new work, Desde Adentro – From Within, by Claire Mazza set to music by composer Javier Farias. Alejandro Ulloa will premiere another new piece set to Ezio Basso’s music and a magnetic duet by Frances Ortiz will be performed.
FTC’s The Warehouse, Fairfield
Friday, October 20, 8:00 pm
Jam band fans! Nicknamed by Jerry Garcia himself as the Master of the Universe, Melvin is joined by guitarist John Kad-lecik, bassist John-Paul McLean, and drummer Jeremy Hoe-nig to bring you the epic Hammond B-3 magic you know from his 18 years with the Jerry Garcia Band. Melvin helped define what jam band music is today.
Palace Theatre, Stamford
Friday, October 20, 8:00 pm
Have a few laughs with Anthony Rodia, A first-generation Italian-American born and raised in Westchester, New York. Rodia left his day job in 2019 to become a full-time stand-up comic and he hit the ground running - performing 100 shows in just nine months. Within three years Rodia has gained a massive fan base online and around the country.
Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk
Saturday, October 21, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Feeling like an adventure? The Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk Seaport Association, and Two Roads Brewing come together to provide Ok2berfest Cruise - a journey that includes specialty beers from Two Roads, German-inspired small bites, and distant views of foliage on the Norwalk Islands during a season known for tranquil water and light boat traffic on Long Island Sound. Ages 21 and over with valid ID be shown at the dock.
Beasties and Besties: A Spooktacular After-Hours Event
Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Norwalk
Saturday, October 21, 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Calling all little ghosts and goblins! Come dressed in your most creative costumes, and get ready for a night of spellbinding shows and epic adventures. It’s an enchanting evening of Halloween fun with warm drinks and apple cider donuts and a master storyteller for tales that range from not-so-spooky to seriously spine-tingling! Different levels of scary flare indicated at each story station allow you to choose your own adventure as you explore the transformed BOO-seum.
GREETINGS FROM DARIEN: Historic & Contemporary Postcard Views
Museum of Darien
Saturday, October 21, 7:00 pm
Enjoy a champagne opening exhibit reception in the historic Scofield Barn. MoD’s Historic Postcard Collection will be on view with contemporary photographs by: Jim Farrell, Tom Gaughan, Martin Milewski, Karen Neems, Bambi Riegel, Laura Taylor and Tim Widmer.
Klein Auditorium, Bridgeport
Saturday, October 21, 8:00 pm
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and come to a play presented by Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders. It’s the story of Joel, a New York City amateur radio operator who has not been out of his attic apartment for about a year. He gets news about Tropical Storm Maria and the potential it has to harm Puerto Rico. Worried, he decides to reach out over the radio to a man he hasn’t spoken to in a long time - his grandfather.
Sunday Concert Series: Four Hands Piano Recital
Saugatuck Congregational Church
Sunday, October 22, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music. Acclaimed pianists Dr. Liang-Fang Chang and Dr. Hui-Mei Lin perform works by Debussy, David Burge, and Schubert.
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