Soulscape: A Solo Show by Carolyn Childs
Experience Soulscape – A Solo Exhibition by Carolyn Childs
Check out the opening of Soulscape, a mesmerizing solo exhibition by Carolyn Childs, from Thursday, February 6-April 7 @ The J.
Immerse yourself in encaustic wax landscapes inspired by the breathtaking beaches of Fairfield County. Through delicate layers of wax and prints, Childs creates a contemplative experience that evokes reflection and connection with the sublime.
🎨 All artwork purchases support The JCC.
For more information, contact Gallery@TheJ at gallery@stamfordjcc.org.
FELO 10th Bday Party!
Happy 10th Bday FELO!
Join the FELO Crew as we celebrate 10 years throwing awesome networking events and raising scholarship funds for lucky Fairfield Students at the end of the year!
Admission: $30 Member | $40 Non-Members | +$5 Walk-ins
Price includes Lite Bites and 1 FREE Drink!
Come out and enjoy some great food and meet new friends!
cartie party
Try out a fun-filled happy hour with cARTie, Connecticut’s nonprofit art museum bus for kids! Enjoy exclusive offerings from Wine N Cheese Day Spa, tour the cARTie art museum bus, and create your own cARTie craft bag.
Stronger Together: Social COnnections & Well-being
Stronger Together: Social Connections & Well-being
WORKSHOP: Thursday Feb 27th, 6 - 7:30pm
WHERE: Fairfield Public Library (Main) in the Memorial Room
Discover how positive interactions can boost your well-being and resilience
Explore the key qualities of meaningful, supportive connections
Create a personalized plan to nurture and build positive connections in your life
For more: www.connect2flourishcoaching.com
Shell-a-Bration Fundraiser by Corr Shell Recycling
Get ready for a night of delicious food, great drinks, and live music—all for a great cause! The 2nd Annual Shell-a-Bration Fundraiser, hosted by Collective Oyster Recycling & Restoration (CORR), is happening on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Penfield Pavilion in Fairfield, CT.
Drew Angus Live at SHU Community Theater!
Experience an unforgettable night of music with Drew Angus at SHU Community Theatre in Fairfield, CT, on Friday, April 25, 2025! Known for his soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting, Drew delivers a blend of rock, pop, and Americana that captivates audiences everywhere.
🎸 Doors Open: 7:00 PM
🎤 Show Starts: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: SHU Community Theatre, Fairfield, CT
📅 Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Mozzarella Making (Benefitting Operation Hope)
Mozzarella Making!
with Dom From Italian Kitchen
Looking for a unique, fun-filled way to spend your Sunday? Join ConnectFairfield for an exciting mozzarella-making experience with Dom from Italian Kitchen at the newly opened Foolproof Brewing Company.
What’s Included:
🧑🍳 A hands-on class where you'll learn to craft your own fresh, delicious mozzarella.
🍻Explore Foolproof Brewing’s excellent beer selection or grab a bite before or after the event!
🥘 An interactive, fun atmosphere perfect for friends, couples, or anyone eager to try something new.
✨ Give back while having fun!
A portion of ticket sales will support Operation Hope helping local families in need.
🎟 Tickets: $45 per person
Limited spots available, so secure yours today!
Book Art Workshop with Flourish + Fern
Looking for a new eco-friendly creative hobby that incorporates your love of repurposing/upcycling?! Look no further and save things from the landfill while you learn how to create artistic masterpieces out of found objects. Students have the option to sign up for a single class or the three-part series. Time to put that old “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” mantra into action, and get in the creative flow while doing it!
In this workshop series, you'll utilize basic skills like cutting, gluing, inking, and painting to breathe new creative life into old texts. From selecting the perfect book to sourcing materials and preparing pages, this series will guide you through everything you need to know to get started with book altering.
Materials are provided, and students are also encouraged to bring an old book of your own or any photos /memorabilia you may like to incorporate in your project.
Learn how to:
⁃ Select books for altering
⁃ Prepare a page with gel medium
⁃ Add and remove pages
⁃ Create a blackout poem
…and so much more!
VALENTINE’S SIP & SHOP
Check out a cozy and intimate shopping experience in Elicit’s charming Biergarten! Whether you’re planning a fun Gals’ Night Out or bringing your guy along (hint: they might need help picking the perfect gift!), this event is for everyone.
Sip on your favorite brews, shop unique finds, and soak up the festive vibes as we celebrate love and friendship. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening of laughter, shopping, and sips!
Poetry Night at Black Rock Books
Please join us for our monthly poetry night, held on the second Tuesday of every month at Black Rock Books.
Interested in reading? Get in touch at info@blackrockbooks.com.
Sound Coffee Tasting with Author Lucia Bawot
Jeff from Sound Coffee is hosting a guided coffee tasting, with a discussion led by Lucia Bawot, local author of “We Belong: An Anthology of Colombian Women Coffee Farmers”!
Donate to the First-ever Comedy Show at Fairfield Public Library
SOLD OUT! But there is still a way to DONATE and support the Fairfield Public Library!
The Strong Learner: Caregiver & Child Yoga Class
This free, introductory class is a great way for you and your child to learn the endless benefits of yoga for developing minds + bodies. Your child will build confidence + strength, while leaving each class feeling empowered to find their calm.
Music, fun props + guided “free play” delight and engage children throughout this 30 min class, including “partner poses” that are strengthening and soothing for both child and grownup partner!
Your child will learn the basics of breathing to calm big emotions and some of the foundational yoga poses like downward dog and tree.
The class will also provide an introduction to ABC Yoga Cards, a 26 card yoga deck designed to engage little learners’ minds + bodies to develop flexibility, balance, focus + confidence, all while building a solid foundation for literacy + learning. Uniquely suited for toddlers, preschoolers and early learners.
Story Time! at Black Rock Books
Join Black Rock Books for story time, led by their booksellers!
Meatball Making at Italian Kitchen (Benefitting Operation Hope)
Meatball Making at Italian Kitchen
ConnectFairfield once again bringing the fun!
Join them for a fun, interactive experience with Dom from Italian Kitchen! From learning to craft the perfect meatball, to then enjoying them with a nice glass of wine— who could ask for more!
BONUS: A percentage of ticket sales goes to support Operation Hope.
FTC 90's Dance Party
Get ready for a night filled with 90s hits and dance floor favorites spun by MC Echo and his DJ. Their photo booth will capture your totally tubular looks, and we’ll have specialty cocktails that capture the last decade of the 20th century.
Paint & Sip with Fairfield Craft Social (benefitting The Great Charity Gingerbread House Project)
Paint & Sip at Elicit Brewing Co!
Come join us for a fun night of painting and sipping at Elicit Brewing Company! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to unwind with some friends, this event is perfect for everyone. Grab a paintbrush and a glass of your favorite brew as we channel our creativity onto the canvas. No experience necessary, just come ready to have a good time! Let's uncork our inner Picasso and create some masterpiece memories together.
Your ticket includes one complientary Elicit Draft beer.
Food at Elicit Brewing Co is fantastic so come early or stay late to enjoy some.
Holiday Hullabaloo with Caravan of Thieves
Caravan of Thieves Annual Holiday Hullaballo
Inspired by the big band swing era, Django Reinhardt and the Quintette du Hot Club de France, absurd and macabre musical theater and early American folk music, Caravan of Thieves took shape in the hearts and minds of Fuzz and Carrie, the dynamic singing, strumming and songwriting musical duo who formed the band in early 2008. They began by writing a handful of songs based on this concept and soon after, filled out their sound with upright bass, violin, and an occasional accordion and any other willing participant they could recruit along the way. Caravan of Thieves was born.
According to Fuzz and Carrie, “We’re driven to consistently entertain our audience, in concert and on our studio recordings, which lends to building a community of listeners who can be involved in our show and our creative process in some way, as well as a variety of artists who we can share our vision with. These elements allow our band and our music to be alive, have a soul.”
JOIN FUZZ & CARRIE for the Annual Holiday Hullabaloo!!!
WHEN: Saturday Dec 21
Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm
Stage One (FTC)
70 Sanford Street, Fairfield
CTBG Night & FTC
Join Dave "Zamboni" Schneider and his special guests Chris Frantz & Tina Weymouth (Talking Heads / Tom Tom Club) for an electrifying night of live music celebrating the birthplace of new wave and punk.
Holiday Shop & Stroll Fairfield
Join us for an evening of local shopping at the Holiday Shop & Stroll on Wednesday, December 11th.
The Leevees Present a Hanukkah Party for All!
The Leevees Hanukkah Party for All
Adam Gardner (GUSTER) and Dave Schneider (THE ZAMBONIS) joined forces in 2005 and started a band called The LeeVees. They wrote four songs about Hanukkah and were quickly signed to a record deal. “Channukah Rocks” was released on Warner Bros/Reprise Records and so began the amazing journey of The LeeVees. Creator of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Bob Boilen declared the release as “the best holiday record of the decade without question”.
December 2023 was a career highlight. The LeeVees played the prestigious NPR TINY DESK CONCERT. Coming soon! December 2024 a one hour long PBS Hanukkah Special will feature interviews with Adam and Dave, exclusive live performances and features five LeeVees tunes.
The band has toured extensively with The Barenaked Ladies, Matisyahu and Guster. They performed with The Boston Pops at Symphony Hall as well as doing plenty of tours of their own. Several LeeVees songs have been featured on “Grey’s Anatomy” and on Family Guy offshoot “The Cleveland Show”.
Santa Visits Fairfield
Santa Claus will arrive by hook-and-ladder down Reef Road at 10:00am. He will sit in the beautifully decorated gazebo on Sherman Green until approximately 2:00PM, as he listens to the wide-eyed holiday wishes of all the children who visit him. Santa’s elves will give each child an adorable, small plush holiday toy, sponsored by Massage Envy.
Festivus For the Rest of Us Holiday Bazaar
Avoid the crowds and support SMALL BIZ SATURDAY at Park City Music Hall in Black Rock (Bridgeport) at the annual indoor FESTIVUS HOLIDAY BAZAAR from 10 am to 3 pm. Enjoy a frosty beverage while you shop local artisans (one-of-a-kind gifts, clothing, decor, bath & body, jewelry & so much more!) and for the kiddos take a photo with Santa!
Sticks for SOldiers THANKSGIVING LACROSSE CLASSIC
Young Americans too often come back from foreign wars with life-changing wounds. As we carry on with our lives, they struggle for the rest of theirs. To help ease that struggle, the Fairfield Ludlowe High School boys & girls lacrosse programs are hosting the 18th Annual Sticks for Soldiers™ Thanksgiving Lacrosse Classic on Saturday November 30, 2024.
Pop Up Market
2024 Holiday Pop Up Market is Back!
The Fairfield Museum is pleased to announce the 10th annual Holiday Pop-Up Market! This festive market of gifts at the Museum is a wonderful kick-off to the holiday season!
2024 Dates:
Special Preview Night: Friday, November 22 from 4 – 7 pm ($10 suggested donation)
Saturday, November 23 from 10 am – 4 pm ($5 suggested donation)
There is a suggested donation to attend this exciting and colorful market. Cash or card will be accepted at entrance.
Your donation will enter you into a drawing to win a gift bag of items from the Museum Shop, including a one-year family membership to the Museum.
Pop Up Market - Special Preview Night
2024 Holiday Pop Up Market is Back!
The Fairfield Museum is pleased to announce the 10th annual Holiday Pop-Up Market! This festive market of gifts at the Museum is a wonderful kick-off to the holiday season!
2024 Dates:
Special Preview Night: Friday, November 22 from 4 – 7 pm ($10 suggested donation)
Saturday, November 23 from 10 am – 4 pm ($5 suggested donation)
There is a suggested donation to attend this exciting and colorful market. Cash or card will be accepted at entrance.
Your donation will enter you into a drawing to win a gift bag of items from the Museum Shop, including a one-year family membership to the Museum.
FELO Friendsgiving Food Drive & Networking Event
FELO Friendsgiving Food Drive & Networking Event!
Come join the Fairfield Emerging Leaders Organization (FELO) at this wonderful event!
November 21, 2024 from 5:30 - 7:3- at Tablao Fairfield (52 Sanford Street, Fairfield)
Please bring items to donate to the food drive, in benefit of Operation Hope!
Registration: $30 for FELO Members | $40 Non-Members
Everyone’s ticket includes 1 FREE drink plus lite bites.
***ALSO, please bring a friend who’s new to FELO and they attend for FREE!
"Hope Grows Here" Gala & Silent Auction Benefitting The Adoption Hope Foundation
Hope Grows Here Gala & Silent Auction
To purchase tickets by mail:
Mail check for $125 per attendee, attendee names and phone number to:
Adoption Hope Foundation
P.O. Box 367
Greens Farms, CT 06838
Romanian Food Festival
ROMANIAN FALL FOOD FESTIVAL
Art sale by local artists!
Live Romanian music & Romanian food sale including:
Mititei (traditional Romanian skinless grilled sausages)
Sarmale (baked stuffed cabbage)
various pastries and baked cookies including the traditional Romanian placinte (pies),
Romanian wine and beer and more
We invite the sponsors of this event to contact us at admin@stbrancoveanu.org or in person at the church. Thank you!
In the Heights (SHOWTIMES VARY, SEE LINK)
Over the course of the Tony award-winning musical, In the Heights, we encounter the many colorful residents of Washington Heights — a New York City neighborhood on the brink of change. Usnavi, a first generation Dominican-American corner bodega owner, and his friends and family are dealing with the pressures of rising rents and closing neighborhood businesses. As one family struggles to figure out how to pay for an Ivy League tuition for their brilliant and hard-working daughter, a young woman is trying to put a down payment on a new apartment, and Usnavi himself is trying to get back to the Dominican Republic to reconnect with his roots after the death of his parents. In Washington Heights, community is everything, and we see how each of these individuals struggles to survive and how these same individuals come together as a community to mourn their losses and rejoice in their triumphs. Over the course of the show, we see the hard-working residents of Washington Heights grapple with love and lust, identity and racism, all while the prospect of a winning lottery ticket hangs in the air, potentially changing the livelihoods of the people and the community forever. This revolutionary new musical combines Latin rhythms and dance with hip-hop lyrics to tell a captivating story about what it means to chase your dreams as you cling to your roots, and to celebrate the community from which you grew.
Shark Tank | Business Socialistas
Socialistas Shark Tank
Welcome to the Socialistas Shark Tank event! Join us at StageOne at FTC for a night of innovation and creativity. Watch as aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a panel of fierce investors for a $5,000 cash prize and a business development package will also be awarded to the audience favorite contestant! Get inspired by the next big thing and network with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity participate in the trajectory of the local busines scene!
More event information can be found HERE.
Access sponsorship opportunities HERE.
Save your seat now with EARLY BIRD PRICING
Pre-event networking mixer where you will meet like-minded, local women in business.
Cocktails, a fun night out and a great way to grow your own business through connection.
A chance to participate in the trajectory of the local business scene.
Society Members use your discount code at check out for a discount.
Enchanted Castle
The Enchanted Castle is a community event where families travel through Fairfield’s Burr Homestead. Six rooms are brought to life by storybook characters who narrate the tales of Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Jungle Book, and The Wizard of Oz. The Castle is designed for children 2-10 years of age but is fun for the whole family! At the end of each Castle tour, families are encouraged to explore our Castle Cafe & Boo-tique for fun treats and refreshments! This event is The Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County’s largest fundraiser, with funds going to support literacy and neighborhood efforts within the Greater Bridgeport Community.
13th Annual Restaurant Week
Restaurant Week is Back!
The Town of Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development is pleased to announce that thirty restaurants will participate in the 2024 edition of Fairfield Restaurant Week, now in its 13th year. The ever-popular annual event will run for two full weeks from Monday, October 21st through Sunday, November 3rd.
Restaurants participating in this year’s event will be offering special prix fixe or other discounted lunch and dinner menus showcasing their finest culinary offerings.
This year’s line-up of restaurants includes the following establishments:
Artisan * Barcelona Wine Bar * Bella Sera Ristorante * Blackstones Grille * Boca Grille and Raw Bar * Bodega Taco Bar * Centro Ristorante * Cibus Latin Fusion * Flipside * Gabagool Wine Bar * Geronimo Tequila Bar & Southwest Grill * Haven Hot Chicken * Il Pellicano * Little Pub * Local Kitchen and Beer Bar * Malibu * Mecha Noodle Bar * Old Post Tavern * Paci * Puerto Vallarta * Quattro Pazzi * Romanacci * Ryebird * Sophie’s * South Bay Fairfield * Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant * Taj Indian Cuisine Fairfield * Thai Kit * The Gray Goose * The Sinclair
Learn more about participating restaurants and to view sample menus, by checking out the Fairfield Restaurant Week Event Page.
