Westport Journal LIVE: fall 2025 culture preview
What’s hot in Westport culture this fall? Experts in theater, film, literature, and art will preview must-see local events on Sept. 4 at the Westport Library.
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Category: Arts
New Yacht City rocks the VFW Saturday
New Yacht City, a seven-piece yacht rock cover band, brings classic hits and big energy to VFW Post 399 in Westport on Saturday, Aug. 9.
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Watching “The Naked Gun” with Susan Granger
Susan Granger dives into The Naked Gun, where Liam Neeson’s deadpan detective leads a hilariously absurd investigation. With Pamela Anderson, a nefarious tech plot, and nonstop gags, this reboot lands as a smartly silly return to slapstick comedy.
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“The Magic of Every Moment” to be dedicated Aug. 13
The Westport Arts Advisory Committee will dedicate a new public sculpture by Marc Zaref titled Enso: The Magic of Every Moment at Eloise A. Ray Park on Wednesday, August 13. The steel piece interprets the Zen concept of “enso” and celebrates artistic expression in the moment.
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Rachel Hall photography show
Rachel Hall, a Westport Police detective and photographer, captures local landscapes “in plain view” at the Westport Book Shop through August 31.
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“Linedy Genao: Songs from My Sala” at the Playhouse Aug. 12
WESTPORT—Broadway performer Linedy Genao will take the stage at Westport Country Playhouse on Aug. 12 in Songs from My Sala, a concert that traces her journey from living room performances to starring roles on Broadway.
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The Flying Fingers Jug Band returns for First Folk Sunday
WESTPORT–The Flying Fingers Jug Band is back for their third headline appearance at First Folk Sunday on Aug. 3, bringing their lively, prohibition-era Southern jug band sound to the Saugatuck Rowing Club.
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Westport Library tribute to Sinéad O’Connor Aug. 6
On Aug. 6, the Westport Library will host a tribute to Sinéad O’Connor, featuring a panel of essayists and a musical performance honoring the late activist and musician. The free event centers on the new book “Nothing Compares to You: What Sinéad O’Connor Means to Us.”
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Watching “Heads of State” with Susan Granger
“Heads of State” is a remarkably entertaining action/buddy comedy. John Cena and Idris Elba star as the US President and UK Prime Minister who must team up to defeat determined assassins.
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Watching “Families Like Ours” with Susan Granger
Susan Granger reviews Families Like Ours, Thomas Vinterberg’s chilling new miniseries that imagines Denmark’s slow submersion and mass evacuation due to climate change. Focused on one privileged family’s unraveling, the series is a haunting portrait of global crisis at a human scale.
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Church of the Assumption restoration reveals century-old paintings
Restoration work at Westport’s Church of the Assumption revealed century-old murals of the apostles hidden beneath layers of paint for decades.
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Watching “My Mom, Jayne” with Susan Granger
In her heartfelt HBO documentary My Mom, Jayne, Mariska Hargitay explores the life and legacy of her mother, 1950s icon Jayne Mansfield. Through rare footage and emotional interviews, Hargitay uncovers family secrets, including her biological father’s identity, while reflecting on fame, tragedy, and belonging.
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Watching “Eddington” with Susan Granger
Ari Aster’s Eddington, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Pedro Pascal, is a bleak and self-indulgent Western thriller set during the 2020 lockdown. With a chaotic mix of politics, racial tension, and AI conspiracies, the film ultimately fails to deliver the brilliance of Aster’s earlier works.
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Dark Star Orchestra Rocks the Levitt Pavilion
Dark Star Orchestra brought its signature Grateful Dead-inspired sound to the Levitt Pavilion in Westport, performing a ticketed show that supports free summer events.
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“Screen Time” Musical Sunday at the Library
Scenes from Double L Market’s Lloyd Allen new project–“Screen Time”–will be shown Sunday afternoon at the Library.
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Watching “The Friend” with Susan Granger
Animal lovers….dog lovers, specifically…you’re gonna enjoy “The Friend,” a character study...
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Cristina Jiménez at Westport Library July 31: “Dreaming of Home”
Activist and author Cristina Jiménez brings her acclaimed story of the immigrant experience to The Westport Library on July 31, joined by Make the Road Connecticut.
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José Feliciano to headline Summer Jam
Grammy Award-winner José Feliciano will headline “Summer Jam,” a concert fundraiser at Westport Country Playhouse on Aug. 15, benefiting the Church of the Assumption’s 150th anniversary campaign.
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Best-selling author Adriana Trigiani at library July 23
WESTPORT—Beloved author Adriana Trigiani will appear at the Westport Library on July 23 for a conversation with Christina Geist and a discussion of her new novel, “The View From Lake Como.” Admission includes a signed copy of the book.
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Watching “Superman” with Susan Granger
Susan Granger is enthusiastic about the “Superman” reboot. Irreverent. Vulnerable. Fun. Good and evil mix in comic-book style.
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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
$25 -
Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
$25 -
Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
$25 -
Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
$25 -
Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
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Election Day Recess Camp at MoCACT!
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesSchool is out-so let’s get creative! Spend Election Day at MoCA/CT for a fun-filled morning of art, imagination, and museum exploration! Designed for children ages 5–10, this special one-day Recess […]
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Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesWestport Country Playhouse stages the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, October 20 - […]
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Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesWestport Country Playhouse stages the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, October 20 - […]
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Night at the Museum: An Evening of Comedy
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesComedy comes to MoCACT as Circle Comedy and Westport Parks & Rec bring you a night of stand-up headlined by Christian Finnegan the sharp-witted comic known for Chappelle's Show, VH1's […]
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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
$25
Location
Westport, US
12:15 am,
November 2, 2026
48°F
clear sky
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