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The annual Chocolate Expo at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk is this Sunday

The annual Chocolate Expo at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk is this Sunday

Photo: Brian A. Pounds
Image 2 of 48 | Sound Tigers in Hartford
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers take on the Hartford Wolf Pack this Friday at the XL Center in Hartford. Find out more.
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers take on the Hartford Wolf Pack this Friday at the XL Center in Hartford. Find out more.
Photo: Mark Conrad / For Hearst Connecticut Media
Image 3 of 48 | Mohegan Sun WineFest
The 13th annual Mohegan Sun WineFest is here! It kicks off on Friday with a Bourbon Tasting. It continues on Saturday and Sunday with the Grand Tasting and other special events. - CT Bites
The 13th annual Mohegan Sun WineFest is here! It kicks off on Friday with a Bourbon Tasting. It continues on Saturday and Sunday with the Grand Tasting and other special events. - CT Bites
Photo: Ctbites
Image 4 of 48 | Darien indoor sidewalk sales
Shop deals from 26 local retailers this Friday through February 6. Find out more.
Shop deals from 26 local retailers this Friday through February 6. Find out more.
Photo: Megan Spicer
Image 5 of 48 | 'Barefoot in the Park' in Stamford
Paul (Robert Rosado) and Corie Bratter (Sarah Sherwood) are newlyweds in Curtain Call’s production of “Barefoot in the Park.” It opens Friday. Find out more.
Paul (Robert Rosado) and Corie Bratter (Sarah Sherwood) are newlyweds in Curtain Call’s production of “Barefoot in the Park.” It opens Friday. Find out more.
Photo: Contributed Photo
Image 6 of 48 | Fairfield U basketball game
The Fairfield University men's basketball team takes on Canisius College this Friday. Find out more.
The Fairfield University men's basketball team takes on Canisius College this Friday. Find out more.
Photo: Autumn Driscoll
Image 7 of 48 | 'Grandma' in Newtown
Lily Tomlin stars as the "Grandma" title character of a movie with Julia Garner as her granddaughter. Watch it for just $2.00 at Newtown's Edmond Town Hall this Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Find out more.
Lily Tomlin stars as the "Grandma" title character of a movie with Julia Garner as her granddaughter. Watch it for just $2.00 at Newtown's Edmond Town Hall this Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Find out more.
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Image 8 of 48 | Beer event at Two Roads
This year marks the 4th annual release of Igor’s Dream in 750 ml cork and cage bottles, available only at the brewery on Saturday. Find out more.
This year marks the 4th annual release of Igor’s Dream in 750 ml cork and cage bottles, available only at the brewery on Saturday. Find out more.
Image 9 of 48 | Winterfest in Westport
Winterfest is this Saturday at Earthplace in Westport. Find out more.
Winterfest is this Saturday at Earthplace in Westport. Find out more.
Photo: Mike Lauterborn
Image 10 of 48 | UConn women's game
The UConn women will take on Memphis this Saturday at the XL Center in Hartford. Find out more.
The UConn women will take on Memphis this Saturday at the XL Center in Hartford. Find out more.
Photo: Jessica Hill, Associated Press
Image 11 of 48 | Sound Tigers game
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers take on the Albany Devils Saturday at Webster Bank Arena. Find out more.
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers take on the Albany Devils Saturday at Webster Bank Arena. Find out more.
Photo: Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut Media
Image 12 of 48 | Car talk in Westport
This Saturday, Jim Motavalli will discuss next-generation products and technology from the recent 2016 Consumer Electronics Show and Detroit International Auto Show atDragone Classic Gallery & Showroom in Westport. Motavalli has covered the auto industry more than 20 years and has written about automotive and environmental topics for the New York Times, NPR’s Car Talk, AOL, Mother Nature Network and Autoweek. Find out more.
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This Saturday, Jim Motavalli will discuss next-generation products and technology from the recent 2016 Consumer Electronics Show and Detroit International Auto Show atDragone Classic Gallery & Showroom in ... more
Photo: Contributed Photo
Image 13 of 48 | ‘America’s Got Talent’ winner at Foxwoods
Paul Zerdin, known for his hilarious ventriloquism, will perform at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Saturday. Find out more.
Paul Zerdin, known for his hilarious ventriloquism, will perform at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Saturday. Find out more.
Photo: Contributed Photo
Image 14 of 48 | 'Dog Whisperer' in Hartford
The popular canine behaviorist, Cesar Millan, visits the Bushnell in Hartford to present 90 minutes of doggie insights on Saturday. Find out more.
The popular canine behaviorist, Cesar Millan, visits the Bushnell in Hartford to present 90 minutes of doggie insights on Saturday. Find out more.
Photo: Contributed Photo
Image 15 of 48 | Fundraiser dinner in Danbury
A coalition of Danbury-area residents is hosting a fundraising dinner this weekend to help settle a refugee family. The fundraising dinner will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at St. Ann Melkite Greek Catholic Church, 181 Clapboard Ridge Road in Danbury. Find out more.
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A coalition of Danbury-area residents is hosting a fundraising dinner this weekend to help settle a refugee family. The fundraising dinner will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at St. Ann Melkite Greek ... more
Photo: Boris Grdanoski / Associated Press
Image 16 of 48 | 'King Fu Panda 3' opens
"Kung Fu Panda 3" opens in theaters this weekend. Watch the trailer.
"Kung Fu Panda 3" opens in theaters this weekend. Watch the trailer.
Photo: DreamWorks Animation, Associated Press
Image 17 of 48 | Eagle watching in Southbury
Over 30 years in operation, the Shepaug Bald Eagle Observatory has hosted more than 150,000 visitors from all over the U.S. and the world. Check it out this Saturday and Sunday. Find out more.
Over 30 years in operation, the Shepaug Bald Eagle Observatory has hosted more than 150,000 visitors from all over the U.S. and the world. Check it out this Saturday and Sunday. Find out more.
Photo: Contributed Photo / Lori A. Green
Image 18 of 48 | Colonial cooking for kids
The Wilton Historical Society is offering a new monthly program perfect for kids that like to cook. The workshop, Colonial Cookery is perfect for kids in grades 4–8 kicks off Saturday. Find out more.
The Wilton Historical Society is offering a new monthly program perfect for kids that like to cook. The workshop, Colonial Cookery is perfect for kids in grades 4–8 kicks off Saturday. Find out more.
Photo: Amy Mortensen
Image 19 of 48 | Avon Theater gala in Stamford
The theme of this year's Stamford Avon Theater gala is Bollywood. The party goes down this Saturday at L'Escale in Greenwich. Find out more.
The theme of this year's Stamford Avon Theater gala is Bollywood. The party goes down this Saturday at L'Escale in Greenwich. Find out more.
Photo: Todd Tracy / Hearst Connecticut Media Group
Image 20 of 48 | Connecticut Wing Fest
Sample wings at the Connecticut Wing Fest is this Saturday at the Matrix Corporate Center in Danbury. Find out more.
Sample wings at the Connecticut Wing Fest is this Saturday at the Matrix Corporate Center in Danbury. Find out more.
Photo: Jon Edford / Hearst Connecticut Media Group
Image 21 of 48 | 'Dr. Zhivago' in Newtown
Watch "Dr. Zhivago" for just $2.00 at Newtown's Edmond Town Hall this Sunday. Find out more.
Watch "Dr. Zhivago" for just $2.00 at Newtown's Edmond Town Hall this Sunday. Find out more.
Image 22 of 48 | 'Chicken Dance' in Westport
“Chicken Dance” will be presented at Westport Country Playhouse on Sunday. Find out more.
“Chicken Dance” will be presented at Westport Country Playhouse on Sunday. Find out more.
Photo: Contributed Photo
Image 23 of 48 | Cowsills in Ridgefield

The popular 1960s pop band The Cowsills comes to the stage of the Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday. Find out more.

The popular 1960s pop band The Cowsills comes to the stage of the Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday. Find out more.

Photo: Bobby Bank / WireImage
Image 24 of 48 | 'Once' at the Shubert
The national touring production of “Once,” the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, is on stage at the Shubert Theatre through Sunday. Find out more.
The national touring production of “Once,” the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, is on stage at the Shubert Theatre through Sunday. Find out more.
Photo: Jeff Busby /Contributed Photo
Image 25 of 48 | Play in Hartford
Dan O’Brien’s “The Body of an American” is at Hartford Stage through Sunday. The true story was inspired by a wartime photo taken by photojournalist Paul Watson. Another of his photos is seen here, showing soldiers honoring a fallen comrade in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Find out more. less
Dan O’Brien’s “The Body of an American” is at Hartford Stage through Sunday. The true story was inspired by a wartime photo taken by photojournalist Paul Watson. Another of his photos is seen here, ... more
Photo: Paul Watson / Contributed Photo
Image 26 of 48 | Taste of Ridgefield
The 17th annual Taste of Ridgefield is this Sunday at the Lounsbury House in Ridgefield. Find out more.
The 17th annual Taste of Ridgefield is this Sunday at the Lounsbury House in Ridgefield. Find out more.
Photo: Annie McCarthy Dance / Hearst Connecticut Media Group
Image 27 of 48 | Brunch at Black Angus
Black Angus Grill in Danbury is serving Sunday brunch with complimentary bellini’s, Bloody Mary’s, screwdriver’s or mimosas. Check out the menu.
Black Angus Grill in Danbury is serving Sunday brunch with complimentary bellini’s, Bloody Mary’s, screwdriver’s or mimosas. Check out the menu.
Photo: Jason Rearick
Image 28 of 48 | Beatles exhibit in Danbury
Iconic and very personal images of the Beatles taken by Life magazine photojournalist Bill Eppridge capture the craziness of the Fab Four’s first six days in America, and are featured in a new exhibit in Danbury. The exhibit runs through March 13. Find out more.
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Iconic and very personal images of the Beatles taken by Life magazine photojournalist Bill Eppridge capture the craziness of the Fab Four’s first six days in America, and are featured in a new exhibit in ... more
Photo: Bill Eppridge / Contributed Photo
Image 29 of 48 | Book a Valentine's staycation
Click here to check out some Valentine's Day deals and packages available at Connecticut's hotels and inns.
Click here to check out some Valentine's Day deals and packages available at Connecticut's hotels and inns.
Photo: L'escale
Image 30 of 48 | 'Dragons! Real or Myth?'
This black dragon, one of an estimated 31 in the United States, is featured in a new exhibition "Dragons! Real or Myth?" at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Find out more.
This black dragon, one of an estimated 31 in the United States, is featured in a new exhibition "Dragons! Real or Myth?" at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Find out more.
Photo: Contributed Photo
Image 31 of 48 | Wildlife tours
Explore Connecticut's wildlife this weekend with these viewing tours.
Explore Connecticut's wildlife this weekend with these viewing tours.
Photo: Contributed Photo
Image 32 of 48 | Craft exhibit in Fairfield
"Rainbow Carrots Basket" by Kari Lonning will one of the handcrafted works featured in the “Handcrafted: Artisans Past & Present" exhibit at the Fairfield Museum and History Center. Find out more.
"Rainbow Carrots Basket" by Kari Lonning will one of the handcrafted works featured in the “Handcrafted: Artisans Past & Present" exhibit at the Fairfield Museum and History Center. Find out more.
Photo: Contributed Photo
Image 33 of 48 | Check out Connecticut's top winter attractions

Don't get the winter blues. The Connecticut Office of Tourism has plenty of ideas on how to make the most of the season. Find out more.

Don't get the winter blues. The Connecticut Office of Tourism has plenty of ideas on how to make the most of the season. Find out more.

Photo: Jaclyn Ream, Diamond Peak Ski Resor
Image 34 of 48 | Exhibit in Greenwich
Greenwich Choices: 50 Objects That Illustrate Our History explores defining moments in the town’s growth and development through objects drawn from the collections of the Greenwich Historical Society. A shirt worn by Obadiah Mead, shot by a loyalist “cowboy,” connects visitors with the American Revolution. This special exhibit at the Greenwich Historical Society through February 28. Find out more. less
Greenwich Choices: 50 Objects That Illustrate Our History explores defining moments in the town’s growth and development through objects drawn from the collections of the Greenwich Historical Society. A ... more
Photo: Greenwich Historical Society
Image 35 of 48 | Photography exhibit in Fairfield
Fairfield's 25 art teachers showcase their pride and their photography skills in an exhibit at the Fairfield Museum and History Center. “Town Proud” features photos the art teachers took during a professional development day. The show is on view through February 5. Find out more. less
Fairfield's 25 art teachers showcase their pride and their photography skills in an exhibit at the Fairfield Museum and History Center. “Town Proud” features photos the art teachers took during a ... more
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Image 36 of 48 | Go on a romantic winter date

A winter wonderland is in store for us this weekend. Take your loved one out on a romantic winter date.

A winter wonderland is in store for us this weekend. Take your loved one out on a romantic winter date.

Photo: Bigtrees.org
Image 37 of 48 | Art exhibit in Greenwich
The Bruce Museum will host “Fierce and Fragile: Big Cats in the Art of Robert Dallet" in conjunction with Hermès, a Parisian luxury items company and Panthera, a wild cat conservation organization based in New York. The 60-piece exhibit runs through March 13. Find out more. less
The Bruce Museum will host “Fierce and Fragile: Big Cats in the Art of Robert Dallet" in conjunction with Hermès, a Parisian luxury items company and Panthera, a wild cat conservation organization based ... more
Photo: Michael Cummo, Hearst Connecticut Media
Image 38 of 48 | History exhibit in Westport
This photo of a Long Lots Road house, taken in the 1930s for a Works Progress Administration project, will be in the new “Window to Westport’s Past and Present” exhibit at the Westport Historical Society. Find out more. less
This photo of a Long Lots Road house, taken in the 1930s for a Works Progress Administration project, will be in the new “Window to Westport’s Past and Present” exhibit at the Westport Historical ... more
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Image 39 of 48 | Fossil exhibit in Greenwich
The Bruce Museum, located on One Museum Drive in Greenwich  has a fascinating new exhibition that is on view through April 17, 2016 called the Secrets of Fossil Lake and for anyone with an interest in paleontology, this is a must see exhibition. Find out more. less
The Bruce Museum, located on One Museum Drive in Greenwich  has a fascinating new exhibition that is on view through April 17, 2016 called the Secrets of Fossil Lake and for anyone with an interest in ... more
Image 40 of 48 | Ice skating at Foxwoods
Head to Foxwoods this weekend for a day of outdoor skating and relaxing by an open fire. Find out more.
Head to Foxwoods this weekend for a day of outdoor skating and relaxing by an open fire. Find out more.
Photo: Jessica Hill / Associated Press
Image 41 of 48 | 'Images of the City'
“Images of the City,” at the Bruce Museum through March 6, celebrates the urban experience as hubs of cultural and social activity. Find out more.
“Images of the City,” at the Bruce Museum through March 6, celebrates the urban experience as hubs of cultural and social activity. Find out more.
Photo: Contributed Photo
Image 42 of 48 | LEGO’s ‘Billion Bricks’
Now through Feb. 7, the Stamford Museum and Nature Center is hosting a visual marvel for kids and adults alike: LEGO’s “Billion Bricks 3: Galactic Travels.” Find out more.
Now through Feb. 7, the Stamford Museum and Nature Center is hosting a visual marvel for kids and adults alike: LEGO’s “Billion Bricks 3: Galactic Travels.” Find out more.
Photo: Contributed
Image 43 of 48 | Climb the ropes at Jordan's

Get some new furniture for the new year and take a spin on the zip line or the ropes course at the recently opened Jordan's Furniture in New Haven. Find out more.

Get some new furniture for the new year and take a spin on the zip line or the ropes course at the recently opened Jordan's Furniture in New Haven. Find out more.

Photo: Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media
Image 44 of 48 | Art exhibit in Westport
"Tiger," a mixed-media work by Karen E. Gersch, will be among the animal portraits in an exhibit at the Westport Library through March 23. Find out more.
"Tiger," a mixed-media work by Karen E. Gersch, will be among the animal portraits in an exhibit at the Westport Library through March 23. Find out more.
Photo: Contributed Photo
Image 45 of 48 | Ice skating in Westport

Head to the Westport PAL ice rink this weekend. Find out more.

Head to the Westport PAL ice rink this weekend. Find out more.

Photo: Todd Tracy / Hearst Connecticut Media Group
Image 46 of 48 | 'Jungle Book' in Bridgeport
“Jungle Book” plays at the Children’s Theatre at the Downtown Cabaret in Bridgeport through Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Find out more.
“Jungle Book” plays at the Children’s Theatre at the Downtown Cabaret in Bridgeport through Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Find out more.
Photo: Contributed Photo
Image 47 of 48 | Pop Up dinenr in New Canaan

Chef Nick Martschenko of the South End and Chef Mogan Anthony of Mura Ramen Gastropub and Locali are joining forces to host a pop-up dinner at SEUncorked on Sunday January 31. There will be two seatings: 6pm and 8pm. Reservations are required. - CT Bites

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Chef Nick Martschenko of the South End and Chef Mogan Anthony of Mura Ramen Gastropub and Locali are joining forces to host a pop-up dinner at SEUncorked on Sunday January 31. There will be two seatings: 6pm

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Photo: Picasa
Image 48 of 48 | Hartford Restaurant Week

Taste of Hartford returns through February 7. Popular Hartford restaurants will offer special prix fixe menus. Participants include Capital Grille, On20, and more. - CT Bites

Taste of Hartford returns through February 7. Popular Hartford restaurants will offer special prix fixe menus. Participants include Capital Grille, On20, and more. - CT Bites

Winter is in full swing and there are plenty of ways to celebrate the season. Here are 50 ways to have fun this weekend.