50 things to do this weekend in Connecticut, Jan 26-28
Looking for plans for this upcoming weekend? Here are 50 things to do around Connecticut.
By Sophia Tewa
on January 25, 2018 9:31 AM
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CityCenter Danbury will be honored Friday with the Hat City Award for Preservation Excellence at the Hat City Ball. This year’s theme is speakeasy. Find out more.Photo: J.C. MartinCityCenter Danbury will be honored Friday with the Hat City Award for Preservation Excellence at the Hat City Ball. This year’s theme is speakeasy. Find out more.
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Norwalk guitarist Glenn Roth will be among dozens of performers for the first Norwalk City Limits music festival through Jan. 28. Find out more.Norwalk guitarist Glenn Roth will be among dozens of performers for the first Norwalk City Limits music festival through Jan. 28. Find out more.Photo: Contributed Photo
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The annual Norwalk Mayor’s Community Ball will be held Friday at the Waters Edge at Giovanni’s in Darien. Find out more.
Photo: Vic Eng / Hearst Connecticut Media GroupThe annual Norwalk Mayor’s Community Ball will be held Friday at the Waters Edge at Giovanni’s in Darien. Find out more.
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The Wilton Chamber of Commerce will host an inaugural Winter Carnival at Wilton Center on Sunday, featuring horse-drawn carriage rides, live ice sculpting, music, a bonfire, winter games, and a chili cook-off. Find out more. lessThe Wilton Chamber of Commerce will host an inaugural Winter Carnival at Wilton Center on Sunday, featuring horse-drawn carriage rides, live ice sculpting, music, a bonfire, winter games, and a chili cook-off. ... morePhoto: Alex Von Kleydorff / Hearst Connecticut Media
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Cruise out for the chance to see some of the seals that spend their winters in Long Island Sound on The Maritime Aquarium's seal-spotting cruise Saturday and Sunday. Find out more.Cruise out for the chance to see some of the seals that spend their winters in Long Island Sound on The Maritime Aquarium's seal-spotting cruise Saturday and Sunday. Find out more.Photo: Contributed Photo
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Join the Norwalk Historical Society at the museum on Sunday for a fun afternoon making valentines for veterans. Find out more.Join the Norwalk Historical Society at the museum on Sunday for a fun afternoon making valentines for veterans. Find out more.Photo: Contributed Image
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Bop Tweed is playing the Buttonwood Tree in Middletown on Friday. Find out more.Bop Tweed is playing the Buttonwood Tree in Middletown on Friday. Find out more.Photo: Contributed Photo
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Singer, songwriter and guitarist, Howie Day, returns to Infinity Music Hall in Hartford on Friday. Find out more.Singer, songwriter and guitarist, Howie Day, returns to Infinity Music Hall in Hartford on Friday. Find out more.
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From Friday through March 18, Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook presents artists who integrate texture into their pieces through their use of paint, collage, mixed media, fiber and photography. Find out more.From Friday through March 18, Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook presents artists who integrate texture into their pieces through their use of paint, collage, mixed media, fiber and photography. Find out more.Photo: Contributed Photo
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Landmark Community Theatre’s production of “Cabaret” opens Saturday at the Thomaston Opera House. Joe Guttadauro plays the role of Emcee, while Jackie DeMaio performs as Sally Bowles. Find out more.Landmark Community Theatre’s production of “Cabaret” opens Saturday at the Thomaston Opera House. Joe Guttadauro plays the role of Emcee, while Jackie DeMaio performs as Sally Bowles. Find out more.Photo: Contributed Photo
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The new season of the Play With Your Food lunch series runs January through April in Fairfield, Westport and Greenwich, with plays read by professional actors, many of whom are from Broadway. Find out more.
lessPhoto: Play With Your Food / Contributed PhotoThe new season of the Play With Your Food lunch series runs January through April in Fairfield, Westport and Greenwich, with plays read by professional actors, many of whom are from Broadway. Find out
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Latvia and Russian stars Nikita Malakhov and Nadezda Vlasova will perform at Premier Ballroom Dance Co.'s Latin show Saturday at Holy Trinity Greek Church in Bridgeport. Find out more.Latvia and Russian stars Nikita Malakhov and Nadezda Vlasova will perform at Premier Ballroom Dance Co.'s Latin show Saturday at Holy Trinity Greek Church in Bridgeport. Find out more.Photo: Premier Dance / Contributed Photo
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Branford Land Trust's popular Animal Tracking class will be held Saturday at the Lake Saltonstall Preserve. Find out more.Branford Land Trust's popular Animal Tracking class will be held Saturday at the Lake Saltonstall Preserve. Find out more.Photo: Branford Land Trust / Contributed Photo
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BalletX, Philadelphia's premier contemporary ballet, will take the Palmer Auditorium state at Connecticut College in New London Friday. Find out more.BalletX, Philadelphia's premier contemporary ballet, will take the Palmer Auditorium state at Connecticut College in New London Friday. Find out more.Photo: Connecticut College / Contributed Photo
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The CT Coast & Country Winter Wine Trail is offering a Mini-Passport Program through April 8. Visit all participating wineries by April 6, have your passport card stamped at each winery, and enter to win one of the multiple prizes. Find out more. lessThe CT Coast & Country Winter Wine Trail is offering a Mini-Passport Program through April 8. Visit all participating wineries by April 6, have your passport card stamped at each winery, and enter to win ... more
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About 40 works by 17 artists from the former Soviet republics of Estonia, Latvia, Ukraine and Russia will be on display in Greenwich at the Bruce Museum's upcoming exhibition “Hot Art in the Cold War: The Intersection of Art and Science in the Soviet Era.” It opens Saturday and runs through May 20. Find out more.lessPhoto: Contributed / Paul MutinoAbout 40 works by 17 artists from the former Soviet republics of Estonia, Latvia, Ukraine and Russia will be on display in Greenwich at the Bruce Museum's upcoming exhibition “Hot Art in the Cold War: The... more
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Travis Wall, of FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” and colleagues are coming to the Shubert Theatre in New Haven Saturday. Find out more.Travis Wall, of FOX’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” and colleagues are coming to the Shubert Theatre in New Haven Saturday. Find out more.Photo: Shubert Theatre / Contributed Photo
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The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will celebrate LEGO Saturday and Sunday. Kids can help in the creation of a giant aquarium-themed scene. Find out more.The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will celebrate LEGO Saturday and Sunday. Kids can help in the creation of a giant aquarium-themed scene. Find out more.Photo: Maritime Aquarium / Contributed Photo
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Beatlemania Now will be on stage at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven on Friday. Find out more.Beatlemania Now will be on stage at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven on Friday. Find out more.Photo: Shubert Theatre / Contributed Photo
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Eleven artists who work in more than one medium are featured in a exhibition at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury through March 4. Find out more.Eleven artists who work in more than one medium are featured in a exhibition at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury through March 4. Find out more.Photo: Western Connecticut State University /Contributed Photo
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Josip Kvetek will play the viola for a Paganini showcase piece at Yale Philharmonia in New Haven on Friday. Find out more.Josip Kvetek will play the viola for a Paganini showcase piece at Yale Philharmonia in New Haven on Friday. Find out more.Photo: Courtesy Of Josip Kvetek
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View and celebrate the work of local photographers at the 38th annual Photography Show at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in Waveny Park. An opening reception will take place Saturday. The exhibit will be on view through Feb. 18. Find out more.lessPhoto: Contributed Photo / Contributed PhotoView and celebrate the work of local photographers at the 38th annual Photography Show at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in Waveny Park. An opening reception will take place Saturday. The exhibit will be on view... more
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Baritone Edward Pleasant will be the soloist with the Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut on Sunday in Fairfield. Find out more.Baritone Edward Pleasant will be the soloist with the Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut on Sunday in Fairfield. Find out more.Photo: Mendelssohn Choir Of CT / Contributed Photo
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Come meet Spiderman, Hulk, Iron Man and Captain America this Saturday at 7 p.m. when the Bridgeport Sound Tigers battle the Hershey Bears on "Marvel Night" at Webster Bank Arena. Find out more.Come meet Spiderman, Hulk, Iron Man and Captain America this Saturday at 7 p.m. when the Bridgeport Sound Tigers battle the Hershey Bears on "Marvel Night" at Webster Bank Arena. Find out more.Photo: Contributed Photo
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The Greenwich Choral Society will perform on Sunday in Cole Auditorium at Greenwich Library. Find out more.The Greenwich Choral Society will perform on Sunday in Cole Auditorium at Greenwich Library. Find out more.Photo: Greenwich Choral Society / Contributed Photo
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The Warner Theatre’s Met Opera Live in HD Season continues in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre on Saturday at 12:55 p.m. Find out more.The Warner Theatre’s Met Opera Live in HD Season continues in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre on Saturday at 12:55 p.m. Find out more.Photo: Ann Ray/Metropolitan Opera
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The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston presents "Over the Edge" opening Saturday and continuing through Feb. 10 at the Crescent Gallery in Thomaston. Find out more.The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston presents "Over the Edge" opening Saturday and continuing through Feb. 10 at the Crescent Gallery in Thomaston. Find out more.Photo: Contributed Photo
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Musician Kerri Powers joins Vance Gilbert at Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk on Friday. Find out more.Musician Kerri Powers joins Vance Gilbert at Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk on Friday. Find out more.Photo: Contributed Photo
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“Pinocchio” is on stage at Bridgeport’s Downtown Cabaret Theatre through Feb. 11. Find out more.“Pinocchio” is on stage at Bridgeport’s Downtown Cabaret Theatre through Feb. 11. Find out more.Photo: Axel Hammermann / Contributed Photo
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Musician Kerri Powers joins Vance Gilbert at Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk on Friday. Find out more.Musician Kerri Powers joins Vance Gilbert at Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk on Friday. Find out more.Photo: Contributed Photo
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Sharon Washington performs her one-woman show, “Feeding the Dragon,” at Hartford Stage through Feb. 4. Find out more.Sharon Washington performs her one-woman show, “Feeding the Dragon,” at Hartford Stage through Feb. 4. Find out more.Photo: Kristi Jan Hoover / Contributed Photo
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How we interact with technology and how it influences art-making is the focus of two new exhibitions at The Mattatuck Museum. The show runs through Feb. 11. Find out more.How we interact with technology and how it influences art-making is the focus of two new exhibitions at The Mattatuck Museum. The show runs through Feb. 11. Find out more.Photo: Contributed Photo/Not For Resale
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This weekend is your last chance to see "Bauer Farm Road Less Traveled," an exhibit at Scranton Memorial Library in Madison, showcasing paintings of Westbrook artist Beverly Schirmeier. Find out more.This weekend is your last chance to see "Bauer Farm Road Less Traveled," an exhibit at Scranton Memorial Library in Madison, showcasing paintings of Westbrook artist Beverly Schirmeier. Find out more.Photo: Beverly Schirmeier / Contributed Photo
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Troubling behavior by a college student is the subject of “Office Hour,” by Julia Cho, at Long Wharf Theatre, in New Haven, through Feb. 11. Find out more.Troubling behavior by a college student is the subject of “Office Hour,” by Julia Cho, at Long Wharf Theatre, in New Haven, through Feb. 11. Find out more.Photo: Long Wharf / Contributed Photo
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Jennifer Davies' "Tangles Tales" is part of a new group show presenting the distinct points of view of artists Davies (Branford), Nancy Eisenfeld (North Haven), Sheila Kaczmarek (Guilford), and Kathy Kane (East Haven) in a variety of media painting, ceramics, fiber art and assemblages. The show is on view through Sunday. Find out more. lessJennifer Davies' "Tangles Tales" is part of a new group show presenting the distinct points of view of artists Davies (Branford), Nancy Eisenfeld (North Haven), Sheila Kaczmarek (Guilford), and Kathy Kane (East ... morePhoto: Jen Payne / Contributed Photo
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Anissa Mack’s “Junk Kaleidoscope” show is installed at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield. The exhibit runs till April 22. Find out more.Anissa Mack’s “Junk Kaleidoscope” show is installed at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield. The exhibit runs till April 22. Find out more.Photo: Jason Mandella / Contributed Photo
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Sebastian Errazurriz's work "Canine Cone" is displayed at the "One by One" exhibit at the Greenwich Arts Council in Greenwich. The show, set to run through Feb. 21, features painting, prints, sculptures and photographs from the collection of Aid for Aids. Find out more. lessSebastian Errazurriz's work "Canine Cone" is displayed at the "One by One" exhibit at the Greenwich Arts Council in Greenwich. The show, set to run through Feb. 21, features painting, prints, sculptures and ... morePhoto: Tyler Sizemore / Hearst Connecticut Media
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From left, George Lombardo, Lori Feldman, Barbara Horan and Peaches are the cast of “The Last Romance” at the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre in Berlin until Feb. 3. Find out more.From left, George Lombardo, Lori Feldman, Barbara Horan and Peaches are the cast of “The Last Romance” at the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre in Berlin until Feb. 3. Find out more.Photo: Contributed Photo
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Kehler Liddell Gallery in New Haven presents printmaker Joan Jacobson-Zamore's "Once Upon a Dream in Lapland" exhibit, along with photographer Mark St. Mary's "No Longer Noticed" exhibition through Feb. 11. Find out more. lessKehler Liddell Gallery in New Haven presents printmaker Joan Jacobson-Zamore's "Once Upon a Dream in Lapland" exhibit, along with photographer Mark St. Mary's "No Longer Noticed" exhibition through Feb. ... morePhoto: Kehler Liddell / Contributed Photo
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A farce from the father of American wit, Mark Twain, is on stage at Curtain Call’s Dressing Room Theatre. “Is He Dead?” is described as wildly hilarious, and runs through Jan. 28. Find out more.A farce from the father of American wit, Mark Twain, is on stage at Curtain Call’s Dressing Room Theatre. “Is He Dead?” is described as wildly hilarious, and runs through Jan. 28. Find out more.Photo: Lou Ursone / Contributed Photo
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The Washington Art Association & Gallery will present a contemporary art exhibit, "For Lack of Better Words," curated by Zeb Mayer. The show runs through Feb. 17. Find out more.The Washington Art Association & Gallery will present a contemporary art exhibit, "For Lack of Better Words," curated by Zeb Mayer. The show runs through Feb. 17. Find out more.Photo: Contributed Photo
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Frank Breen returns with Coffee Grinders at the Maple Tree Cafe in Simsbury on Friday. Find out more.Frank Breen returns with Coffee Grinders at the Maple Tree Cafe in Simsbury on Friday. Find out more.Photo: Contributed Photo
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The Greenwich Historical Society's new exhibition, "An American Odyssey: The Jewish Experience in Greenwich," runs through April 15. Find out more.The Greenwich Historical Society's new exhibition, "An American Odyssey: The Jewish Experience in Greenwich," runs through April 15. Find out more.Photo: Greenwich Historical Society / Contributed Photo
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The Westport Winter Farmers' Market at Gilbertie's Herb and Garden Center runs through March 10. Find out more.The Westport Winter Farmers' Market at Gilbertie's Herb and Garden Center runs through March 10. Find out more.Photo: Erik Trautmann, Hearst Connecticut Media
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Selenite is featured in “Treasures of the Earth: Mineral Masterpieces from the Robert R. Wiener Collection,” on view through April 1 at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich. Find out more.Selenite is featured in “Treasures of the Earth: Mineral Masterpieces from the Robert R. Wiener Collection,” on view through April 1 at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich. Find out more.Photo: Bruce Museum / Contributed Photo
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Five Points Gallery, located in downtown Torrington, presents "Still Life Untethered," a new multi-artist show that will run through Feb. 13.Five Points Gallery, located in downtown Torrington, presents "Still Life Untethered," a new multi-artist show that will run through Feb. 13.Photo: Contributed Photo
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The Rotary Club of Ridgefield presents the 19th annual Taste of Ridgefield on Sunday. Find out more.The Rotary Club of Ridgefield presents the 19th annual Taste of Ridgefield on Sunday. Find out more.Photo: Scott Mullin / For The
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CityCenter Danbury will be honored Friday with the Hat City Award for Preservation Excellence at the Hat City Ball. This year’s theme is speakeasy. Find out more.
CityCenter Danbury will be honored Friday with the Hat City Award for Preservation Excellence at the Hat City Ball. This year’s theme is speakeasy. Find out more.
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