Dialogues: Tradition & Innovation at Norfolk Music Shed

Norfolk Music Shed 49 Battell Rd, Norfolk

From Saint-Saëns’ elegant homage to classical forms to Valerie Coleman’s innovative Musical Bridges premiere and Ravel’s masterful fusion of tradition and modernity, this concert celebrates how traditions of the past can inspire exploration of the new. CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS Septet in E-flat Major, Op. 65 VALERIE COLEMAN Musical Bridges commission world premiere MAURICE RAVEL Piano Trio in a minor […]

Free – $70

Summer Concert Series: Maria Tiscia and Rio Bound at the Bartlett Arboretum

Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford

Maria Tiscia and Rio Bound perform Brazilian jazz including the music of Tom Jobim, Sergio Mendes, Ivan Lins, and many others. Members must sign in to get the member rate. The concert will take place on the Great Lawn. Bring chairs or a blanket, and a picnic dinner. In the event of rain, the concert […]

The 2025 SummerSing Series in Old Saybrook

First Church of Christ Saybrook 366 Main Street, Old Saybrook

The 2025 SummerSing series will run for six consecutive Mondays from June 23 to July 28.  All events will be held at First Church of Christ in Saybrook, 366 Main St, Old Saybrook. Registration will run from 6:30-7pm, with singing from 7-9pm. The entrance fee is $20 per person. Scores will be available to borrow, […]

$5 – $20

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard at the Westville Music Bowl

Westville Music Bowl 45 Yale Ave, New Haven

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard are an Australian rock band formed in 2010 in Melbourne, Victoria. The band's current lineup consists of Stu Mackenzie, Ambrose Kenny-Smith, Cook Craig, Joey Walker, Lucas Harwood, and Michael Cavanagh. For more information

$50 – $110

The Tune Up at Little Island: Hudson River Greenway

Little Island Pier 55, Hudson River Greenway, NYC

July 30-Aug. 3, 2025 A Punk-Couture Medicine Show for the People Suzan-Lori Parks' nine-piece band, SLP & The Joyful Noise, is her test kitchen. In The Tune Up – Parks’ new series blending short plays, music and high-voltage performance — she throws a party in that kitchen, alongside starry guests and exceptional newcomers. This is a bring-your-drinks, […]

$25

The 2025 92nd Litchfield County 4-H Fair – Goshen Fairgrounds

Goshen Fair Grounds 116 Old Middle St, Goshen

August 1, 3, 2025 Connecticut has seven 4-H Fairs that are held throughout the summer and fall. They give participants the chance to share their projects with the community. This is also when an experienced adult will evaluate each project. Fairs are fun for people of all ages! They have games, entertainment and educational exhibits. […]

The Shanghai Quartet at Norfolk Music Shed

Norfolk Music Shed 49 Battell Rd, Norfolk

“A wonderfully ferocious and illuminating performance.”  The Washington Post LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 18, No.  6 ZHOU LONG Chinese Folk Songs FRANZ SCHUBERT String Quartet in d minor, "Death and the Maiden," D. 810 Shanghai Quartet   PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION 7–7:40 PM | BATTELL RECITAL HALL For more information  

Free – $70

Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets at The District Music Hall

District Music Hall 71 Wall Street, Norwalk

Nick Lowe has made his mark as a producer (Elvis Costello-Graham Parker-Pretenders-The Damned), songwriter of at least three songs you know by heart, short-lived career as a pop star, and a lengthy term as a musicians’ musician. But in his current ‘second act’ as a silver-haired, tender-hearted but sharp-tongued singer-songwriter, he has no equal. Starting […]

$49.32

Shakespeare in the Park – “Twelfth Night” at Eisenhower Park in Milford

Eisenhower Park 780 North Street, Milford

Aug 2 & 3, 2025 The Shakespeare play, Twelfth Night, will occur in three locations: the Stratford Library, Boothe Memorial Park in Stratford, and Eisenhower Park in Milford. Audiences will have the chance to experience the play in both traditional and outdoor community settings. July 12 at 2pm at Stratford Library (Stratford) July 18, 19 at 7pm, at Boothe Memorial Park […]

Shakespeare in the Park – “Twelfth Night” at Stratford Library

Stratford Library 2203 Main St, Stratford

Aug 2 & 3, 2025 The Shakespeare play, Twelfth Night, will occur in three locations: the Stratford Library, Boothe Memorial Park in Stratford, and Eisenhower Park in Milford. Audiences will have the chance to experience the play in both traditional and outdoor community settings. July 12 at 2pm at Stratford Library (Stratford) July 18, 19 at 7pm, at Boothe Memorial Park […]