Goodspeed presents 42nd Street, the classic musical fairytale about a stage-struck understuday who becomes an overnight star. Packed with razzmatazz, its hit parade of songs includes: "Lullaby of Broadway," "We're In The Money," "Shuffle Off To Buffalo," and, of course, "42nd Street." Performance times vary. Tickets are $27.50-$69.50. >More...

The Bruce Museum's interactive exhibition, Digging for Dinosaurs, puts visitors in a paleontologist's boots as they discover where to look for dinosaurs, how to uncover their fossil remains, and what the fossils reveal about these "terrible lizards." There is an excavation area where visitors can scrape away matrix to free cast dinosaur bones. >More...

The Center for Contemporary Printmaking's 7th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition exhibition, displays juried works that are no more than four square inches and gives artists and the public an opportunity to view the current concerns of printmakers from near and far. >More...

Baseball's League of Nations: A Salute to Native American Baseball Players, is an exhibit featuring images and biographical sketches of many players, and focuses on the Native American boarding school experience; baseball in Native communities; Native American barnstorming teams; Native players in the Major and Minor leagues; >More...

Westport Playhouse presents Jonathan Larson's Tick, Tick...Boom, a musical that captures the struggles of a "starving" artist, and his determination to live out his dream. From the genius who created the smash hit, Rent! Tickets are $30-$65. Performance times vary. There is a conversation with director Scott Schwartz following the 3 PM performance on June 28th. >More...

The 2009 Bridgeport Bluefish season runs through September, bringing baseball and family entertainment to Bridgeport. Among the many upcoming features multiplying the fun at Bluefish games: season tickets, group outings, special family events, giveaways, fireworks, birthday parties and summer camps are all available for the 2009 season. To view the Bluefish's 2009 schedule, go to: www.bridgeportbluefish.com/master_sked.html. >More...

From 1-4 PM, enjoy docent-led tours of the 1750 Ogden House and see how people lived in the 18th century. The house is furnished with period objects including textiles and fine pieces of furniture with Fairfield provenance. Take a stroll through the kitchen garden, maintained by the Fairfield Garden Club, and view plantings used in colonial times. Tours take place until September. Suggested donation is $3. >More...

The Discovery Museum presents the exhibit, "Robot Carnival", featuring 10 interactive robotic stations that invite visitors to talk to, play with, compete against and teleoperate a variety of robotic devices. Hours are: 10 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 PM on Sundays. Admission is $7 and $8.50. >More...

Go nose-to-nose with live fish, crabs, skates, lobsters and always a few surprises during a new season of Marine Life Study Cruises onto Long Island Sound, offered by The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. These exciting hands-on cruises depart at 1 PM daily in July and August. Cost of a Marine Life Study Cruise is $20.50 per person. All passengers must be at least 42 inches tall. Reservations are strongly recommended; walk-up tickets are sold space permitting. >More...

Silvermine Guild's exhibits explore the emotional, spiritual and striking aspects of our surroundings in the works by artists Rosamond Berg, Liz Dexheimer, Alanna Fagan, and Yolanda Petrocelli. Galleries are open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, 1 PM to 5 PM. >More...

Westport Historical Society presents Years in the Making: Ageless Artists, Ageless Art, an exhibit of recent works by fifty Westport and Weston artists all over age seventy - still actively working, exhibiting and inspiring a new creative generation. >More...

Beardsley Zoo's Barnyard Maze is now open during regular Zoo hours through Labor Day. Step into this life-sized, walk-through 1,200 square foot maze where visitors of all ages can be challenged. Exploration of the Barnyard Maze is free with Zoo admission which is $9 and $11. >More...

Two new IMAX films open at Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium, "Animalopolis," a uniquely entertaining IMAX movie developed for preschool-age children with shows at 11 AM, 1 PM & 3 PM daily and "Deep Sea," which plunges into the oceans to encounter some of the planet's most unique, dangerous and colorful creatures. >More...

The works of Stamford artists no longer living are featured in Stamford Art Association's show,"Stamford's Art Treasures: Past, Present, and Future." Tthe show includes paintings, jewelry, carvings, and sculpture on loan from the families and friends of these artists. The gallery is open Thursdays and Fridays from 11 AM to 3 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 3 PM. >More...

Brookfield Craft Center presents the exhibit, "Contemporary Alchemy: Artistry in Metal," featuring the work of twenty metalsmiths and blacksmiths. The unique works range from delicately crafted enameled jewelry to forged steel furniture to Damascus swords. All work is for sale and supports the artists and benefits the Craft Center. Gallery hours are: Monday - Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM; Sunday, 12 to 5 PM. >More...

Summer Theatre of New Canaan's outdoor performances this summer include: a modern day adaptation of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, through July 11th; the classic musical Camelot, July 18th through August 2nd; Pinocchio, a new folk musical, through July 11th and Shakespeare for Kids, July 3rd and July 11th. Performance times vary. >More...

"Star Trek," the blockbuster film, docks in the IMAX Theater of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk®. The story of the maiden voyage of the USS Enterprise, the film has been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of the IMAX Experience®. Screenings take place at 6:30 & 9 PM, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays and at 5 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Tickets are $11.50 for adults, $10.50 for seniors 65+ and $9.50 for children 2-12. >More...

The Town of New Canaan Recreation Department offers a series of free outdoor summer concerts at Waveny Park. Here is the line-up: July 1st, Gunsmoke; July 8th, The Grandsons; July 15th, Sharkey & the Unknowns; July 22nd, The Bookends; July 29th, Doug Allen; August 5th, White Eyed Lizards Band; August 12th, Eight to the Bar; >More...

Bobby Q's in Westport not only has great BBQ, its entertainment is smokin' hot too. Here's who's performing when: Thursday, July 2nd, Throwback Thursdays with a DJ and Drink Specials at 9 PM; Friday, July 3rd, East Coast Tour with Indobox at 9 PM; Saturday, July 4th,Summer Saturday Party with The Terryl Lee Band at 9 PM; Thursday, July 9th, Throwback Thursdays with a DJ and Drink Specials at 9 PM; Friday, July 10th, Tribute Band Weekend with Shakedown (Grateful Dead) at 9 PM; >More...

Stamford Downtown's summer concert series, Alive @ Five, presents headlining music acts in Thursday evening concerts. The star-studded roster includes: on July 2nd, Gilby Clarke, of Guns N' Roses and Supernova; on July 9th, Better Than Ezra; on July 16th, Tonic; on July 23rd, Josh Gracin, American Idol 2003; on July 30th, Bo Bice, American Idol 2005 and the series closes on August 6th with Sugar Ray. All concerts begin at 5 PM in Columbus Park in Stamford Downtown. Admission is $5. >More...

The 2009 Summer Concert Series in Ridgefield's Ballard Park features the following line-up of performers: July 2nd, Harry Manx; July 7th, Martyn Joseph; July 14th, Crooked Still; July 16th, Synergy Brass Quintet; July 21st, Slaid Cleaves; July 23rd, Stonehoney; >More...

Music under the Stars, a summer concert series presented by the Shelton Parks and Recreation Department, offers free concerts on the Huntington Green at 7:30 PM. The schedule of concerts is: July 2nd, from 5:30-6:45 Bantam Band Jazz and as part of the July 4th celebration, from 7-9 PM, The Bernadettes, Rhythm & Blues on the Riverwalk at Veteran's Park; on July 8th, The Glamour Girls; on July 15th, Parrotbeach; July 22nd, Gunsmoke; July 29th, Last Fair Deal; >More...

Danbury City Fair takes place at Danbury Mall and offers rides including: Giant Wheel, Wave Swinger, Thunderbolt, Musik Express, and KMG Fireball among many others. There is free admission and parking. Monday-Friday, the Fair opens at 5 PM. On weekends, it opens at noon. Friday evening, July 3rd, there is a fireworks show with a rain date of July 5th. >More...

Musicals at Richter celebrates its gala 25th season and opens its 2009 season with Jule Styne and Bob Merrill's classic musical comedy hit, "Funny Girl." Staged on the grounds of the Richter Arts Center, performances take place outdoors under the stars Friday through Sunday evenings at 8:30 PM. >More...

"Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian,"six stories high, is featured on the giant IMAX screen of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. The Ben Stiller sequel has been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of the IMAX Experience®. It shows at 3 & 5 PM daily through July 16th, and then at 4 PM daily through July 30th. Tickets are $9.50 to $11.50. >More...

From 9 AM to 5 PM, Mystic Seaport offers food, games and a special 1876 Independence Day ceremony with a noon picnic on the green and a children's parade at 1 PM. Also featured is a concert by the Silver Cornet Band, homemade ice cream and croquet. Tickets are $15-$24. >More...

For 2009, Shakespeare on the Sound presents a bold new interpretation of the play, A Midsummer Night's Dream, with music by 2008 Tony Award-winning singer-songwriter Stew, choreographed by David Neumann, and featuring set design by Andrew Lieberman. Performances take place in Greenwich's Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, July 4th to 12th (except Monday.) All performances begin at 7:30 PM. Admission is free. >More...

Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM on Bedford Street at Forest, Downtown Stamford's French market offers fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, flowers and more. >More...

From 1-3 PM, enjoy an old-fashioned Fourth of July at Muscoot Farm. Bring a picnic lunch for an afternoon of fun. Play old-fashioned games and try your hand at churning ice cream. Admission is free. >More...

The Norwalk Historical Society hosts its annual Fourth of July event, "Happenings around the Historic Norwalk Green," starting at noon. From noon to 1:30 PM, there is a tour of the Town House Museum (1835) by Norwalk Town Clerk Andy Garfunkel, portraying Revolutionary War Town Clerk Samuel Grumman. There is also a patriotic organ concert and open house at St. Paul's on the Green, >More...

At 10 AM, Independence Day festivities at historic Van Cortlandt Manor begin with the roar of the cannon and feature a reading of the Declaration of Independence. All visitors are invited to join the Independence Day Parade through the manor along with its costumed residents. Stirring patriotic speeches and songs follow the parade, and military re-enactors invite one and all to drill and muster. >More...

Get ready to get your hands dirty and learn something new Sundays in July and August from 11am to 2pm at Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Heckscher Farm staff present a different interactive program to visitors that varies each week and includes such topics as Flower Power, You Missed a Spot, Dairy Delights, Birds of a Feather and Wild 'n Woolly. This program is free with admission which is $4-$8. >More...

Bartlett Arboretum's Sunday Morning Classical Music series, from 10-11 AM, presents student soloists from the Yale School of Music Graduate Program performing in the gardens. Bring a chair, your newspaper and coffee and relax as the classical music blends with the sights and smells of the tranquil surroundings. In case of inclement weather, performances take place in the Visitor Center living room. Admission is $10. >More...

"The Human Condition: Identity Theft. Role Reversal. Fear of Fate", paintings and woodcuts by Donald Axleroad, is the exhibit at The Greenwich Art Society. Hours are: Mondays through Fridays, 10 AM to 5 PM; Saturdays, noon to 5 PM and Sundays, noon to 4 PM. >More...

Free concerts return to Stamford Downtown with Stamford Symphony's "Pops in the Park" concerts in Columbus Park at 6:30 PM. Scheduled programs are: July 8th, The Magic of Mancini with the Stamford Symphony, filled with love songs and movie magic; July 15th, The Stylistics - YesterDaze, R&B masters with hits including "You are Everything" and "You Make Me Feel Brand New" and July 22nd, The New York City Big Band, with music from the American Songbook. The rain venue is the Palace Theatre on Atlantic Street. >More...

Westport's Festival Italiano 2009 features rides, raffles, entertainment and outstanding food. Hours are: Thursday, 5-10 PM; Friday, 5-11 PM; Saturday, noon to 11 PM and Sunday, noon to 10 PM. >More...

"Sister Robert Anne's Cabaret Class" is a celebration of the songs Sister Robert Anne has debuted in the six "Nunsense" musicals with two new songs from the upcoming seventh "Nunsense" called "Nunset Boulevard: The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show." This sneak preview marks the first public performance of the show prior to playing venues around the country. Tickets are $18 - $32. Performances are Fridays - Sundays. >More...

Here is CityCenter Danbury's summer concert series line-up: Friday 7/10, Limelight Rock/Tribute Band; Saturday, 7/11, NV/Billboard Favorites from the 60's, 70's & 80's;Thursday, 7/16, Third Thursday Family Night; Friday 7/17, Doug Wahlberg; >More...

Relive the enduring legend of King Arthur, Guenevere, Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table in the classic musical & winner of 4 Tony awards, Camelot at Goodspeed Opera House. The celebrated score includes the classics "If Ever I would Leave You," "The Simple Joys of Maidenhood." Tickets are $69. Performance times vary. >More...

The Darien Chamber of Commerce holds its annual sidewalk sales from 9 AM to 5 PM with inflatable toys in Noroton Heights, Downtown & Goodwives, 2 race cars from Lime Rock on Day Street, slap shot hockey at Darien Sport Shop, the Sound Tigers mascot, alfresco dining, face painting, a visit by Darien Nature Center in Goodwives, as well as sale bargains, with discounts up to 70%. >More...

A 90 minute adaptation of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is performed at 7:30 PM on Friday and Saturday, at the Ives Center in Danbury. Children are encouraged to come early to participate in creative dramatics, crafts and games and become part of the production. >More...

Music Theatre of Connecticut School of the Performing Arts presents "Into the Woods: Junior Edition," a version of the musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. This cock-eyed view of everyone's favorite fairytale characters is a fully staged and costumed production performed by MTC students, ages seven and up.Performances take place at Coleytown Middle School at 7:30 PM on Friday and 2 PM on Saturday. Tickets are $12-$18. >More...

Curtain Call's 6th Annual free outdoor Shakespeare on the Green presentation is The Tempest, directed by Peter Barbieri, Jr. Performances take place at 7:30 PM. The Sterling Farms Complex park opens for seating at 6 PM. >More...

Sailfest in downtown New London, is a three day festival with fireworks, rides, food, vendors, three stages of entertainment, lobster dinners, tours of the Mystic Whaler at City Pier and much more. >More...

Kids help create a show with props, costumes and dance steps when Leonardo gives an interactive music concert from 2:30 to 3:30 PM at Westport Library. The event is free. Tickets are available in the Children's Library beginning at 9:00 AM the day of the performance. >More...

WCSU hosts the 35th Annual National Depression Glass Convention Show and Sale in the Feldman Arena of the O'Neill Center. Featured are: seminars, glass displays a meet & greet with authors Barbara & Jim Mauzys. Hours are: early bird, 8-10 AM Saturday with general admission from 10 AM to 5 PM and 10 AM to 4 PM on Sunday. Admission is $8-$20. For information, visit http://www.glassshow.com. >More...

The New England Fine Arts Festival, is a juried festival on the historic downtown Milford green which hosts over one hundred unique displays with participants from all over the United States. Music, entertainment and a food court add to the festivities as well as live theater and music at the Center for the Arts adjacent to the green. Hours are 10 AM to 5 PM and admission is free. >More...

At 6 PM, escape to the 1700's for a night of memorable food, drink, colonial entertainment and revelry with Fairfield Museum and History Center. Enjoy a special brew by SBC made just for the occasion. Mingle with George Washington, tour the historic Rising Sun Tavern and sing 18th century songs and honor Fairfield Fire Department Chief Richard Felner. The cost is $30 in advance and $35 at the door. >More...

Enjoy a special backstage look at how the sharks, seals, river otters and hundreds of other aquatic species are kept happy, healthy and well-fed during the Maritime Aquarium's Behind-the-Scenes Tour, taking place on July 11th and August 8th, starting at 8:15 AM. A few lucky visitors may get to help feed the sharks or hand-feed rays. Participants must be at least 10 years old and those under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $30 and includes Aquarium admission at 10 AM. Reservations are suggested. Walk-up tickets are sold, space permitting. >More...

Fairfield University's Quick Center presents a screening of the filmed version of Britain's National Theatre's production of "Phèdre," by the late Poet Laureate Ted Hughes, with Helen Mirren in the title role, Dominic Cooper and veteran actor Margaret Tyzack. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, The Guardian called it a "Powerful and striking production." The screening begins at 2 PM. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20-seniors, $15-students and children and can be purchased at quickcenter.com or by calling the Quick Center Box Office at 203-254-4010. >More...

The Puerto Rican Parade and Festival, begins at 11 AM at Central High School and proceeds to Seaside Park where the Festival begins. Featured are: entertainment, food, vendors and more till 6 PM. >More...

The Fairfield Museum is offering guided cruises of historic Black Rock Harbor during which participants learn about this deep, protected harbor that developed as a trade port and shipbuilding center in the 1700's, while cruising aboard a 40' Navy launch. The cost is $20. Departure is from Captains Cove, One Botsworth Ave, Bridgeport. Start times are: 5:30 PM on July 12th and noon on August 22nd. >More...

At 2 PM, Ridgefield's Keeler Tavern Museum presents a lecture entitled The Passions of Revolution, Patriot Protest Movements and the Coming of Independence, given by NYU Professor Nicle Eustace, in collaboration with The Discovery Center. Dr. Eustace discusses public protests and public prints/cartoons of the 1760's and 1770's leading up to the American Revolution. Refreshments and guided tours of the Keeler Tavern Museum following the talk are included. The cost is $10 and registration is required. >More...

From 10 AM to1 PM, volunteers from Outward Bound hold two Car Washes for Homelessness, to raise awareness about St. Luke's LifeWorks, which provides education and housing for people facing homelessness. The car washes take place at two locations simultaneously: in Darien, at The Depot, 45 Heights Road (on the corner of Noroton Avenue) and in Greenwich, at Old Greenwich Elementary School on Sound Beach Avenue. >More...

Sculpture Barn presents a three-dimensional statement of just what today's global community needs. Life: Celebrating Renewal in Changing Times, an invitational exhibition, features world class sculptures, both outdoors in the 4-acre Sculpture Field and in the Barn's 3000 sq. ft. Gallery. The show is open Wednesdays - Sundays, noon to 6 PM. An opening reception on Sunday, July 12th, takes place from 3 - 6 PM, and is free to the public, rain or shine. >More...

Rock singer-songwriter Jackson Browne gives a 7:30 PM concert at Ives Concert Park. Tickets are $36 to $76. Gates open at 6 PM. >More...

At 7:30 PM, Westport Library presents a talk by New Yorker staff writer and debut author David Grann on his book The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon, soon to be a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt. Grann brings to life the remarkable story of British explorer Percy Fawcett and his fateful 1925 quest for the Lost City of Z, the famed El Dorado, in the impenetrable jungle canopy of the Amazon. The event is free. >More...

The 31st Annual Summer Festival and Sidewalk Sale in historic downtown Bethel, features live music, activities, demonstrations, craft vendors, contests and more. Hours are: 10 AM to 5 PM Friday and Saturday and 11 AM to 4 PM on Sunday. >More...

Danbury Library Plaza is the setting for Lipbone Redding and the Lipbone Orchestra Concert at 2 PM. That's no trombone you're hearing, that's Lipbone Redding! This accomplished musician, who started out making music in the subways of New York, "...mimics the sounds of trombone, trumpet and percussion instruments with startling accuracy." >More...

Ridgefield Playhouse presents Kathy Mattea, the Grammy-winning singer of such classics as "18 Wheels and A Dozen Roses," "Where've You Been," and many other hits, in an 8 PM concert with special guest Amy England. Tickets are $45. >More...

The Westport Fine Arts Festival, presented by the Westport Merchants Association and taking place at Parker Harding Plaza, features over 140 juried artists, musical performances, unique entertainment and children's activities. Hours are: 9 AM to 6 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday. >More...

Look for the big white tents on Jesup Green for the Westport Library sale where you will find everything from hardcover books to paper backs to videos to audio-books -- for all ages! Hours are: Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM to 6 PM; Monday, 9 AM to 7 PM and Tuesday, 9 AM to 1 PM. >More...

From 11 AM to 5 PM, explore nine exceptional properties in the Newtown Historical Society's 14th Annual House and Garden Tour. Reflecting the history of Newtown, the tour features 4 houses, one from each century since the town's incorporation, and their gardens. The tour also showcases 4 unique gardens and the work of 12 Newtown artists is on display in a picturesque Main Street barn surrounded by gardens. The self-guided tour takes place rain or shine. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the tour. >More...

Kids can clap their hands and stomp their feet at Westport Playhouse as Queen Nur dishes up multi-cultural stories, songs and dance celebrating the African-American experience. This high energy, storytelling adventure is accompanied by traditional African percussion. Performances take place at 1 PM and 4 PM. Tickets are $15. >More...

Kevin Costner's band, Modern West, is comprised of Kevin Costner, John Coinman, Teddy Morgan, Blair Forward, Park Chisolm and Bobby Yang. They bring their rocking show to Ridgefield Playhouse for one performance at 8 PM. Tickets are $75. There is a VIP pass available for this show, which includes a pre- show cocktail party, open bar, priority parking, VIP seating and meet and greet with the artists. >More...

Gathering of the Vibes, a music, arts and camping festival, takes place at Bridgeport's 370-acre Seaside Park. 20,000 daily attendees travel from across the country for the yearly event. This year, the Main Stage line-up includes a 40th anniversary Woodstock theme with Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir & RatDog, legendary drummer Levon Helm, and Master of Ceremonies Wavy Gravy. >More...

The 5th Annual Stratford Film Festival takes place on Friday, July 24th, at the Stratford Library and Saturday, July 25th, at the Stratford Theatre. Both nights feature different film selections, with an audience-selected award for "Best Picture" ceremony on Saturday. Films have been submitted by Youth in Arts, a grassroots movement of college and high school students, college graduates, and adults, passionate about the arts. For information, visit www.YouthInTheArts.org/FilmFestival. >More...

The Discovery Museum's Discover the Secret of Exceptional Gardens offers an Organic Vegetable Gardening Symposium in Greenfield Hill, from 10:30 AM to noon. The lecture is $30 per person. For reservations or more information call 203-372-3521. >More...

Stamford Museum & Nature Center offers two Family Campouts with fun activities for the entire family. Their summer campout takes place on July 25th and a fall one, on September 12th. For both, enjoy a barbeque on the meadow and a chance to see an exotic animal program, a night sky viewing and marshmallows roast. The next morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast, served by Museum staff. The cost is: $130 for one parent and child, $35 extra per additional family member. Pre-registration is required and can be made at 203-322-1646 ext. 6521. >More...

At 7:30 PM, Fairfield University's Summer Festival Chorus with special guest artists, Dr. Joseph Utterback on piano and baritone Edward Pleasant, pay homage to the activism of the 1960s in a concert called "The Times They Are A-Changin,'" which explores the music of pop icons and civil rights and anti-war activism. Tickets are $18 and $20. >More...

Norwalk's Stepping Stones Museum presents Tom Chapin and The Clean Machine Tour, inspired by Chapin's Grammy nominated recording "This Pretty Planet," with additional new, fun songs that highlight the need to care for the planet. His performance takes place at 5 PM. >More...

The Silvermine School of Art exhibit showcases the artistic achievements of students of all ages, from youth to adult. Juried by Professor Jon Walker,Chair, Department of Art & Design, Sacred Heart University, an opening reception and awards ceremony takes place Sunday, July 26th from 2-4 PM. >More...

Westport Country Playhouse stages "How the Other Half Loves," a classic comedy by Alan Ayckbourn. A late night affair turns into a dinner party to remember where comedy is the main course. Tickets are $30 - $65. Performance times vary. >More...

Nova Scotian group Pogey, who produce melodic music with a lively Celtic and Folk twist, performs at Black Rock Community Council's event from 6 PM to 10 PM, to benefit the Black Rock Food Pantry. Admission is $20.00 plus one non-perishable food item as a donation. >More...

Kate Walbert, author of A Short History of Women, a moving portrayal of the complicated legacies of mothers and daughters, visits Just Books in Old Greenwich for a book signing at 7 PM. >More...

The 33rd annual SoNo Arts Celebration supports original art, music and community spirit. Works from over 130 juried fine artists and crafts people are showcased while live performers entertain throughout the weekend on three stages with a diverse mix of music, theater and dance. The Puppet Parade, on Sunday afternoon, is a highlight of the event with giant puppets created by local participants. Hours are: Friday 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Saturday, 10 AM to midnight and Sunday, 11 AM to 6 PM. >More...

Among the performers featured at the 2009 Litchfield Jazz Festival, now talking place in Kent, are: Bucky Pizzarelli, Jane Monheit, Trio da Paz, Jay Leonhart and many more. Tickets are $35-$55, with multi-day passes available. >More...

The Ives Center at WCSU presents a concert by Gov't Mule, a band that balances evocative songs and expressive improvisation. Their performance begins at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $25-$35. >More...

Keeler Tavern Museum's Antiques and Treasures Sale features furnishings and objects d'art for sale. A special Early Bird Buying Hour, on Friday from 8-9 AM, costs $10. Otherwise, admission is free. Hours are: Friday & Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, noon to 5 PM. Proceeds benefit the museum. >More...

Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Petko Dimitrov, performs a 7:30 PM concert of light classics with selections from Rossini and Johan Strauss, Glenn Miller and Frank Sinatra plus the Hungarian Rhapsody by Popper with 14-year-old Madeleine Bouissou, cellist. The concert is free and takes place at Danbury On the Green. Rain location is Danbury High School. For last-minute weather update, call 203-792-1711. >More...

Hudson Valley Shakespeare returns to Ridgefield Playhouse at 2 PM, with their hilarious performance of "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)," whichfeatures thirty-seven plays within ninety-seven minutes, everything Shakespeare packed into one side- splitting event. Admission is free but reservations are required and can be made at 203-438-5795. >More...

The Wallflowers, Jakob Dylan (songwriter, lead singer and guitarist), Greg Richling (bass),and Fred Eltringham (drums), additional guitarist Stuart Mathis and keyboardist Bill Appleberry, have had a series of albums including 1996's commercial breakthrough "Bringing Down the Horse," which featured the hits " 6th Avenue Heartache", and the two-time Grammy winning "One Headlight". Special guests are Wild Light. Tickets are $65. Their performance at Ridgefield Playhouse begins at 8 PM. >More...

Cirque du Soleil brings its internationally acclaimed production, "Alegria" to the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport for seven shows. Performances take place Thursday, at 7:30 PM; Friday and Saturday, at 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM and Sunday, at 1 PM and 5 PM. Tickets prices are $45 to $95 for adults and $36 to $76 for children (12 and under). Advance tickets are available online starting July 6th at 10 AM at www.cirquedusoleil.com/alegria or 1-800-745-3000. >More...

Trumbull's Nature & Arts Center's Sunflower Festival features entertainment, contests, music, a bake sale and the sunflower house. The rain date is August 23rd. >More...

From 1 - 9 PM, enjoy a West Indian Jerk Fest at City Lights Gallery, hosted by the Greater Bridgeport West Indian American Association, with steel drum and reggae music, jerk chicken and pork, and visual art throughout the gallery. >More...

Ives Concert Park at WCSU is the venue for a concert with B.B. King, Marcia Ball, John Lee Hooker Jr., The Christopher Robin Band and Eran Troy Danner, presented by The Ridgefield Playhouse. The gates open at 3 PM. Tickets are $25-$85 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com. >More...

Westport Playhouse stages That Championship Season, Jason Miller's 1972 drama about the reunion of five former star basketball playes and their coach. The play won the Pulitzer Prize and the New York Drama Critics Circle award. Tickets are $40-$60. Performance times vary. >More...

Cannon Grange 77th Anniversary Agricultural Fair & Exposition at the historic Grange Hall in Wilton from 10 AM to 4 PM, features music, food, a watermelon eating contest, antique autos and fire truck, children's games and more. Admission is $2. Children 12 and under are free. >More...

The 2009 Connecticut Folk Festival & Green Expo features a line-up of folk performers over three days in Edgerton Park as well as a Greenworks Job Fair and symposium at SCSU on Friday, September 11th, and a Green Expo and Tour de Farms on Saturday. Admission is free. >More...

Stamford Center for the Arts presents the incomparable Tony Bennett and his band in an 8 PM concert. A consummate entertainer once dubbed by Frank Sinatra "the best singer in the business," the versatile Grammy Award-winning vocalist has contributed to the Great American songbook. Tickets are $85-$185. >More...

Wilton Historical Society presents In the Name of Progress, a pictorial exhibit from the Wilton Historical Society's archives showing that change has been a constant presence throughout the history of Route 7. Hours are: Monday through Thursday, 10 AM to 4:30 PM; Sundays, 1-4 PM. >More...

Fairfild Museum & History Center's Fall Festival starts at noon and commemorates the 230th anniversary of the burning of Fairfield. on The Town Green is transformed into a colonial marketplace and fair with music, children's activities and a battle reenactment. The event is free. >More...

One of the most successful duos of the early 70's, Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina bring their nationwide tour to Bridgeport's Klein Auditorium in an 8 PM concert featuring their hits, "Your Mama Don't Dance," "House at Pooh Corner," and "Danny's Song." Tickets are $42-$97. >More...

Comedy reigns in Goodspeed's production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, the Steven Sondheim musical in which a thoroughly disarming slave named Pseudolus schemes to gain his freedom by helping his master's son get the girl he desires. It's an accelerating whirl of mixed identities, swinging doors, double takes, double entendres, outrageous puns and gags that will keep you laughing all the way home. Winner of tons of Tony Awards including Best Musical. Tickets are $53. Performance times vary. >More...

The Autumn Antique Car Show & Oldies Music on McLevy Green features the 50's and 60's pop music of Flashbacks and the Long Goodbyes. On exhibit are the antique cars of George Dragone and other participating antique car enthusiasts. >More...

From 7 PM to 8:30 PM, The Friends of the Bethel Public Library present Great Scot! It's Andrew Carnegie! with Richard Clark portraying robber baron/philanthropist Andrew Carnegie who rose from humble beginnings to become the "King of steel" and the richest man in the world. >More...

Author Kate Walbert, 2004 National Book Award finalist for Our Kind, leads a discussion of her new book, A Short History of Women, a moving portrayal of the complicated legacies of mothers and daughters. Kirkus Reviews calls it, "Daring and devastating-20th century history made personal." Her talk takes place at noon and is free. >More...

Ambler Farm Day, from noon to 4 PM, features family fun including: apple slingshot, a pie sale, farm animals, make-your-own-scarecrow, hay rides, trebuchet games, clothespin dolls, apumpkin patch and more. >More...

The Brookfield Museum and Historical Society sponsors its 18th Annual "Festival of Crafts" Craft Fair at Brookfield Middle School. Among New England's largest craft shows, this year jewelry, artwork, textile products, holiday treasures, toys, gourmet foods and many other uniquely hand crafted items by highly recognized northeast artisans are for sale. Hours are: 9 AM to 4 PM. Admission is $5. >More...

The annual Wilton Fine American Craftsmanship Show takes place at the Wilton High School Field House, and features everything from traditional Pennsylvania pottery to modern art jewelry, basketry and imaginary glass. >More...