Calendar
“Way Off Broadway”
Woodbury's Historic Old Town Hall 5 Mountain Road, Woodbury, CT, United States"Directed by Tom Wood, " 'Way off Broadway' is a look at what auditions for community theater may or may not look like." Friday & Saturday: 7:30 pm. Sundays: 2:00…
Frog Frolic Family Festival
Redding Community Center 37 Lonetown Road, Redding, CT, United StatesLive music, food trucks, crafts, games, more; to benefit mark Twain Library
Danbury Concert Chorus “Credo; I Believe”
First Congregational Church of Danbury 164 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury, CTMusic by Bonds, Vivaldi, Kodaly and Shubert; free admission
Tobias Steymans – Violin and Victoria Schwartzman – Piano
Danbury Museum 43 Main Street, Danbury, CTMusic of Beethoven, Brahms and Poulenc; no reservations or tickets require; free will offering; at Danbury Museum.
Natasha Brofsky, cello & Alissa Leiser, piano
Roxbury Senior Center 7 South Street, Roxbury, CTLudwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Cello and Piano in F Major Op. 5, No. 1 Kaija Saariaho: Dreaming Chaconne (Variation on the Chiacona of Giuseppe Colombi) Franz Liszt: Die Zelle in Nonnenwerth & Liebestraum Francois Poulenc: Sonata for Cello and Piano, FP 143
Media Arts Film Festival
WCSU Midtown Campus 181 White Street, Danbury, CT, United StatesThe festival showcases the best student works in from the Media Production, Digital & Interactive Media and Art programs at WCSU. At the student center. Sponsored by the BEA Student Media Club, WCSU Alumni Association,…
“Madama Butterfly” opera simulcast
AMC 16 Movie Theater 61 Eagle Road, Danbury, CT, United StatesMetropolitan opera simulcast of Puccini's "Madama Butterfly." Madam Butterfly (in Italian Madama Butterfly) is one of opera’s most enduring tales of unrequited love. Puccini’s poignant score follows the tragic tale of Cio Cio…
Danbury Music Center Community Band
Free event. At the Charles Ives Birthplace; on the lawn. bring chairs
Flagpole Radio Cafe
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTTickets: $45; Guest artist: Martha Mooke, acclaimed for her electrifying performances and compositions, is a pioneering electric violist/composer, highly regarded for her artistry, music advocacy, and innovative educational programs.
Sophia Agranovich – Piano Solo
Internationally acclaimed virtuoso pianist, Sophia Agranovich, will perform a program Sonata in B minor by Chopin, Brahms-Paganini Variations, Sonetto del Petrarca #104 and Rhapsodie Espagnole by Liszt. No tickets or reservation required. Free will offering.
Shrek The Musical, Jr.
Newtown Middle School 11 Queen Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesNewtown Middle School Drama; tickets: $10 at http://newtownms.booktix.net/; May 17-18, 7:00 pm; May 18, 19: 2:00 pm.
“Moon Over Buffalo”
Little Theater, Newtown 18 Orchard Hill Road, Newtown, CTGeorge and Charlotte Hay, a husband-and-wife team of actors, struggle to perform Cyrano de Bergerac and Private Lives in repertory while dealing with family crises and the possibility of a…
Artist Reception for: “Views From a Matrix” printmaking exhibit
Brookfield Craft Center 286 Whisconier Road, Brookfield, CT, United StatesCraft Center hours: Reception for an exhibition of various styles of printmaking by CT printmakers. Public invited.
“Inspired Shakespeare” Concert
Newtown Meeting House 33 Main Street, Newtown, CT, United StatesFeaturing songs inspired by Shakespeare’s plays including “West Side Story”,”& Juliet,” “The Lion King.” Tickets at the door: Tickets: $10; Students & Seniors: $8
“Heavenly Journey: Mozart and Mahler”
Naugatuck Valley Community College Fine Arts Center 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CTMozart: Marriage of Figaro and Clarinet Concerto in A major; Mahler: Symphony No. 4 in G Major ; Grammy nominated soprano: Laquita Mitchell; pre-concert lecture: 2:30; for tickets: https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?orgid=56669&agency=WSOV_PL_MPV#/?view=list&includePackages=true
Catoonah Street Jazz
Danbury Museum 43 Main Street, Danbury, CTIndoor or outdoor performance. The Catoonah Street Jazz and Blues Society will bring the sound of New Orleans style Jazz. They have been performing for more than 20 years, spreading happiness and joy through their music. No reservations or tickets required. Free will offering.
The Neave Trio in concert
Western CT Visual & Performing Arts Center, Veronica Hagman Concert Hall 43 Lake Avenue Extension,, Danbury, CTThe Neave Trio: violin, cello, piano; Young masters of both the classic and the modern, the Neave players have earned critical praise (and a Grammy nomination) for their beautiful tone, precise synchronization, and remarkable balance. Tickets: $28.52 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/danbury-concert-association-presents-the-neave-trio-tickets-831770486917 Admission is free for ages 18 and under, depending on availability. Inquire at the VPAC box office…
Violin, Cello, Piano concert
Washington, CT 1st Congregational Church ( Historic Meeting House) 6 Kirby Road, Washington, CTYoung masters of both the classic and the modern, the Neave players have earned critical praise (and a Grammy nomination) for their beautiful tone, precise synchronization, and remarkable balance; access https://danburyconcert.org/
“Kinky Boots” musical
A Contemporary Theatre of CT, Ridgefield 36 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield, CTThe winner of the Tony, the Grammy and London’s Olivier Award, this huge-hearted Broadway hit features a joyous score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and tells the story of two people with nothing in common - or so they think. Recommended for age 10 & up. Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36285/production/1156183?performanceId=11260415 Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday…
Chauncey Street Blues Band
Danbury Museum 43 Main Street, Danbury, CTThe Chauncey Street Blues Band is a four piece band based in Stratford, Connecticut which plays a mixture of contemporary and traditional blues songs by iconic artists including Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, John Mayall, Buddy Guy, B.B. King and many others along with its own original material. No reservation or tickets required. Free will offering.…
“The Baker’s Wife”
Ridgefield Theater Barn 37 Halpin Ln, Ridgefield, CTSet in a small French provincial village in the 1930's, THE BAKER'S WIFE is a musical that is a gently comic and bittersweet fable of life, love and bread. An amiable older baker and his beautiful wife come to a small town replete with petty feuds and comically calcified relationships. Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm;…
“F*ck 7th Grade” Musical
Merryall Center 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT"Fresh off its 2022 and 2023 off-Broadway run, F*ck 7th Grade celebrates an adolescent romance and a brief rise to pop stardom. It's a queer musical memoir about how we never really get out of middle school." Tickets: Advance Ticket: until midnight, June 1: $40 + $1.00 service fee; Day of Tickets: $45 + $1.13 service…
“Food for Thought” Concert
Danbury Music Centre 256 Main Street,, Danbury, CTFree. The DCS is a non-auditioned string orchestra for all ages (including adults) that performs varied repertoire. The Danbury Centre Strings (DCS) provides a challenging, exciting, educational ensemble experience for string players. Members will study standard string repertoire appropriate to their level of playing. Group is for all ages, including adults.
SCAN Summer art Show & Sale
C.H. Booth Library 25 Main Street, Newtown, CTHours: 9:30-8:00 pm weekdays; Saturday: 9:30-5:00 pm; Sunday: 12:00 noon-5:00 pm
“Junk” Outdoor concert
Brookfield Municipal Center 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield, CTFree outdoor concert Classic 90's and 2000's Alternative Rock., Alice in Chains, Weezer STP and many more