Events
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The Westport Arts Advisory Committee presents its annual TEA (Thinkers, Educators, Artists) Talk, a panel discussion moderated by photographer and curator Art Nager and three panelists. Panelists to be announced.
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Westport Country Playhouse will stage Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy romp through Victorian society, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” from October 28 through November 15. Two eligible bachelors bend the truth in their pursuit of love, only to land in a web of hilarious complications, including mistaken identities, secret engagements, a lost handbag, and one very […] |
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Westport Country Playhouse will stage Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy romp through Victorian society, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” from October 28 through November 15. Two eligible bachelors bend the truth in their pursuit of love, only to land in a web of hilarious complications, including mistaken identities, secret engagements, a lost handbag, and one very […] |
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Hauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum is back the night before Halloween! The Stamford History Center hosts this annual event in Stamford’s oldest dwelling the Hoyt-Barnum House. This interactive tour highlights the hardships of Colonial life and includes spooky stories, such as the tale of Stamford's witch, Elizabeth Clawson. Learn about the house's historical background, and […]
$10 – $15
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You are invited to the opening reception of “My Story, Our Lives: Celebrating Student Art from Bridgeport & Ukraine.” This display invites you on a visual journey through the heart of personal and cultural narratives. It honors the art of storytelling by showcasing the compelling and diverse experiences of students in Bridgeport, CT and Ukraine […]
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Hauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum is back the night before Halloween! The Stamford History Center hosts this annual event in Stamford’s oldest dwelling the Hoyt-Barnum House. This interactive tour highlights the hardships of Colonial life and includes spooky stories, such as the tale of Stamford's witch, Elizabeth Clawson. Learn about the house's historical background, and […]
$10 – $15
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Westport Country Playhouse will stage Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy romp through Victorian society, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” from October 28 through November 15. Two eligible bachelors bend the truth in their pursuit of love, only to land in a web of hilarious complications, including mistaken identities, secret engagements, a lost handbag, and one very […] |
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First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. Young visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward, coloring pages, colonial games and more. Adult […]
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Join our children’s drop-in art class at the museum, where young artists are encouraged to explore their creativity and express their unique ideas. Through fun, hands-on activities, children will build confidence, develop new art skills, and find inspiration in a supportive, nurturing environment. Class Fee: $25 Register.
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Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 2 to 4:30 pm $95 Members; $65 Youth Under Age 16; $105 General Admission Join artist Nickola Pottinger for a lively, hands-on workshop that offers participants both a hands-on introduction to paper pulp sculpting and a deeper engagement with narrative-making using personal and/or familial materials. Drawing from the techniques and […] |
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Westport Country Playhouse will stage Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy romp through Victorian society, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” from October 28 through November 15. Two eligible bachelors bend the truth in their pursuit of love, only to land in a web of hilarious complications, including mistaken identities, secret engagements, a lost handbag, and one very […] |
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Script in Hand Playreading. The Machine follows Laney Chamberlain, a celebrated poet-turned-professor stuck in a serious case of writer’s block – until a tech CEO shows up with a wild proposition: build an AI that can write poetry in her voice. What follows is a clever, fast-moving journey of self-discovery, as Laney grapples with her […]
$30
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Tuesdays, November 4, 11, and 18 | 5:30 to 6:30pm Individual Class: $49 Member; $55 | Full Three Class Series: $108 Member; $120 | Limited seats available “Getting” Contemporary Art is an interactive class series designed to connect today’s exhibitions with the deeper currents of art history. Each session explores the art historical and cultural […] |
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Join us for an informal discussion of this work from the exhibition Monuments: Commemoration and Controversy!Join Curator of Education Michelle DiMarzo for an informal discussion of this work from the exhibition Monuments: Commemoration and Controversy: Stafford Mantle Northcote, Tong Yin Yee Shung Gun, Chinese Laundry, 1899, oil on canvas. The New York Historical, Gift of […]
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Join us for an informal discussion of this work from the exhibition Monuments: Commemoration and Controversy!Join Curator of Education Michelle DiMarzo for an informal discussion of this work from the exhibition Monuments: Commemoration and Controversy: Stafford Mantle Northcote, Tong Yin Yee Shung Gun, Chinese Laundry, 1899, oil on canvas. The New York Historical, Gift of […]
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Join Kelley Di Dio, PhD, for a lecture entitled "Sculpting the Past: Art, Identity, and Commemoration in Public Space"Kelley H. Di Dio, Rush C. Hawkins Professor of Art History at the University of Vermont, discusses the issues around public commemoration of the past, with a particular focus on the Southern United States. Her talk forms […] |
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Saturday November 8 | 10:30 to 11:30 am $22 per person, plus one care partner free of charge; Pre-registration required Join us for Care and Connection, an access program offering a welcoming museum experience for visitors living with memory loss and their care partners, featuring guided conversations in the galleries that encourage memories and personal […] |
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“Luxurious, beautifully sculptured performances” – The New York Times Internationally recognized as one of the world’s finest quartets, the American String Quartet has spent decades honing the luxurious sound for which it is famous. The Quartet celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2019, and, in its years of touring, has performed in all fifty states and […]
$10 – $50
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Join us for this informative program on Latin American art at Fairfield Woods Branch Library in Fairfield. The 20th century was a period of tremendous artistic innovation, political change, and social transformation in Latin America. Latin American artists explored issues native to their local contexts while engaging and contributing to avant-garde art movements that developed […]
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Please join us for this storytelling event with members of Ukraine Aid International (UAI), who will highlight the powerful connections built between Connecticut communities and their sister cities in Ukraine's Donetsk region. Hear from co-founders and members of UAI's team, who will share personal experiences and insights on how local partnerships are making a real […]
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Join us for this informative program on Latin American art at Fairfield Woods Branch Library in Fairfield. The 20th century was a period of tremendous artistic innovation, political change, and social transformation in Latin America. Latin American artists explored issues native to their local contexts while engaging and contributing to avant-garde art movements that developed […]
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Join us for an in-person meditation and mindfulness class in our Bellarmine Hall Galleries!
Tuesdays, November 4, 11, and 18 | 5:30 to 6:30pm Individual Class: $49 Member; $55 | Full Three Class Series: $108 Member; $120 | Limited seats available “Getting” Contemporary Art is an interactive class series designed to connect today’s exhibitions with the deeper currents of art history. Each session explores the art historical and cultural […] |
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Maureen Kelleher, co-founder of the Social Justice Collaboration Quilts Project, will give a gallery talk on her group's work.Maureen Kelleher, co-founder of the Social Justice Collaboration Quilts Project at Angola Prison, will speak about her work with the incarcerated quilt creators and the process of creating the pieces on view in the exhibition Stitching Time. […] |
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Kick off the holiday season at Westport Museum’s cozy Sip & Shop event! Browse our festive selection of just-in vintage finds, hand-made treasures, and unique themed ornaments while sipping warm mulled wine or hot cider and enjoying light nibbles. This is the perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts and decorations while supporting the Museum. Bring […]
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The public is invited to a reception for the latest Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery show, " Into the Light", featuring the paintings of Laura Barr, Jim Fiora and Suzanne Heilmann. The artists will speak about their work at 6:00pm, and light refreshments will be served. "Into the Light" can be viewed from November 8, […]
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Join us for the opening reception of Enough Already, an exhibition of extraordinary works by contemporary women artists from the collection of Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell. Explore bold, thought-provoking statements from internationally recognized and under-recognized artists, and celebrate this timely presentation with the MoCACT community.
$10
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Friends of Fairfield Public Library semi-annual book sale. Thousands of books for all ages, tastes, and genres; most items $1-$5. Daily specials. All proceeds support FPL's programs and services. Hours are: Fri., November 14, 9:00am-4:30pm Sat., November 15, 10:00 am-4:30pm Sun. November 16, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
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“Multi-bowls” are beautiful and useful artisan pottery forms, and can be used as snack boards, jewelry catchers, air plant displays, or general organizers for keys & miscellaneous items. In this two-hour workshop, Leah will guide you through steps to pinch & smooth multiple bowl forms out of clay, attach them, and manipulate their shapes to […]
$85
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Saturday, November 15 |10:30 am to 5 pm Free; Pre-registration encouraged Join us for a free day of art and community at The Aldrich as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of our newly renovated campus and Sculpture Garden! Explore outdoor works featured in A Garden of Promise and Dissent or join guided tours of our […]
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Join us for a fun afternoon of art, inspired by our exhibition Stitching Time!Join us on Saturday, November 15, 2025 in the Bellarmine Hall, Museum Classroom for a Family Day inspired by the artwork on view in our exhibition Stitching Time: The Social Justice Collaboration Quilts Project and Give Me Life: CPA Prison Arts Project. […]
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Mark your calendar for November 15 at 4pm for the thrilling final round of the Heida Hermanns International Music Competition. Three world-class pianists perform 45-minute programs on MoCACT’s Hamburg “D” Steinway, blending timeless repertoire with a new work by Timo Andres before the next prize winner is named.
$20 – $90
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Tuesdays, November 4, 11, and 18 | 5:30 to 6:30pm Individual Class: $49 Member; $55 | Full Three Class Series: $108 Member; $120 | Limited seats available “Getting” Contemporary Art is an interactive class series designed to connect today’s exhibitions with the deeper currents of art history. Each session explores the art historical and cultural […]
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Five-time Olivier Award-winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in George Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has […]
$25
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Please join fellow Patron Group Members for a private Coffee and Guided Tour with our Artist in Residence, Moses Ros. Please note this event is open to Patron and Benefactor level members and above. If you are interested in Patron Group Memberships, please contact membership@brucemuseum.org
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Fairfield Public Library welcomes author, editor and historian Brigitte Dale, who will be discussing her first novel, The Good Daughters. Brigitte grew up in Fairfield and still resides in Connecticut, where she is an editor by day and an author by night (or early morning!) The Good Daughters is a moving and vivid story of […]
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Lifetime of Looking is a public program at the Bruce for adults experiencing cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, and their family members and caregivers. During this guided, interactive program, trained educators provide the opportunity for conversation and discussion through art on exhibit and art-making opportunities. This month’s theme is Things. We ask that you […]
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THE 28th ANNUAL JACOBY-LUNIN HUMANITARIAN LECTURE IN AFFILIATION WITH THE CARL AND DOROTHY BENNETT CENTER FOR JUDAIC STUDIES Stav Shaffir is a social entrepreneur, former Member of the Israeli Parliament, and one of Israel’s most prominent leaders for democracy. At 27, she became the youngest woman ever elected to the Knesset after leading Israel’s largest […]
$25
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Friday, November 21 | 7 pm $35 for members of The Aldrich and RSO; $40 General Admission We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra to present the RSO Quartet for a performance inspired by upcoming exhibition, Uman: After all the things .... The quartet features the four principal string players of […]
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Tony-winning Broadway legend, Emmy-winning TV star, renowned for creating timeless characters in movies such as The Princess Bride, Yentl, and Dick Tracy — Mandy Patinkin presents his new show, Mandy Patinkin in Concert: JUKEBOX. With Adam Ben-David on piano, JUKEBOX features Mandy’s own hand-picked collection of classic musical numbers, expressed as only he can through […] |
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Pre-screening talk with Orin Grossman, PhD: 12 p.m. This free pre-screening talk will take place in the Dolan School of Business Event Hall. Quick Members enjoy priority seating. Strauss’s elegant romance brings the glamour and enchantment of 19th-century Vienna in a sumptuous production by legendary director Otto Schenk that “is as beautiful as one could […]
$35
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Please join Fairfield Public Library for our November Soundwaves concert, Violin & Verse, featuring violinist Katie Lansdale and actor Caroline Kinsolving. This extraordinary performance will combine poetry, dramatic monologue and solo violin music, transporting listeners to many different corners of the world. The acclaimed violinist and renowned actor will collaborate to create an exquisite afternoon […]
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Connecticut's female-centered story festival established in 2024, is thrilled to announce it's second year of storytelling by creators from around the globe. The festival will feature short narrative, documentary, experimental films and series pilots form female and female-identifying creators, as well as spoken word poetry, music video, live narrative storytelling, and stage and screenplay readings. […]
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Celebrate the yuletide season by creating your own one-of-a-kind evergreen wreath. Led by Certified Master Gardener Kelle Ruden. Included in your registration is one 20”-26″ evergreen wreath, a decorative bow, natural trim, and embellishments. We encourage you to bring your own gloves and any favorite decor, ornaments or trimmings you might like to use. Tickets […]
$55
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Caroline Angle Maguire is a historian and provenance researcher at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art (NMAfA). She conducts provenance research across NMAfA's historic African art collections as part of the broader Smithsonian pursuit of Shared Stewardship and Ethical Returns. Maguire holds a PhD in history from the University of Maryland, College Park. She […]
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Before heading home after a long workday, join us for a lively and engaging evening at the Bruce Museum! Grab a slice of pizza, a refreshing beer, and get ready to flex your brainpower with our fun-filled trivia game, moderated by Museum staff. Bring your friends or come solo—everyone’s welcome to this exciting after-hours event […] |
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Enjoy an afternoon of engaging conversations, view beautiful artwork, discuss topics of science, music, food, pop culture and make new connections. Saturday, November 29th we invite you to participate in Artful Connections, a program that promotes community engagement in a cultural environment. |
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Join us for a virtual mindfulness and meditation class from the comfort of your home!
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Fairfield alumni are shaping American innovation—from launching Katy Perry and an all-female crew into space, to flying the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars and exploring the ocean’s depths. Hear from NASA Jet Propulsion Lab’s Dr. Joe Sauvageau ’79, Blue Origin’s Manjot Singh ’23, and Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab’s Stephanie Brij-Raj ’21 in this dynamic […]
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Script in Hand Playreading Playwright Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking, Obie Award–winning play breathes new life into the United States Constitution and imagines how it might shape the next generation of Americans. At fifteen, Heidi earned her college tuition by competing in Constitutional debate competitions across the country. In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human play, she […] |
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Join us for an in-person meditation and mindfulness class in our Bellarmine Hall Galleries! |
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 10am–5pm Join fellow members for a preview of Ursula von Rydingsvard: States of Becoming and Leonardo Drew: Alchemy before the exhibitions open to the public. Not a member? Join today and enjoy early access—or visit when the exhibition opens to the public on Thursday, December 5. |
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Bring the whole family and get creative! Drop in to make your own festive ornament—supplies are included and fun is guaranteed. While you’re here, browse our holiday shop for unique gifts that give back: every purchase helps support the museum. Museum members enjoy special discounts on holiday merchandise and programs all year long, so it’s […]
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Join the Westport Museum for History & Culture for our third annual Cultural Fellowship! This free event celebrates the many different wintertime celebrations that are not only celebrated here in Westport, but across the world. Come enjoy a warming fire, festive music, yummy treats and fun activities, all while learning a little more about the […]
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First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. Young visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward, coloring pages, colonial games and more. Adult […]
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Drive away the winter chill with bright crafts inspired by our feathered friends and the songs they sing!Join us on Saturday, December 6, 2025 in the Bellarmine Hall, Museum Classroom for a Family Day inspired by Snow and Songbirds! The first session will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. and the second at 2:30 p.m. Learn […]
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Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1–2pm Join the Bruce Museum and Greenwich Audubon for a tour of the neighboring Oneida Sanctuary. Tours will meet at the Visitor Services Desk in museum lobby, and walk from the Bruce Park Playground to Audubon's neighboring Oneida Sanctuary. The Oneida Sanctuary is located in one of Greenwich's only remaining coastal […] |
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