Events in Norwalk today

A cover band returns to Captain's Cove Seaport with a set that feels like a personal party playlist. Expect a mix of timeless classics and today’s hits, presented in both acoustic and full five piece arrangements.

Enjoy a Saturday morning at the Milford Farmers Market with local authors and crafters plus fresh food. This book festival series runs throughout the summer season from June 6 through Oct 10, and each event takes place during the market hours. Registration is closed.

A weekly market at Veterans Memorial Park features locally grown fruits, vegetables, and flowers, along with breads, jams, baked treats, cheeses, oils, and more. Weather permitting, a free yoga class is offered with no advance registration required and participants should bring their own mat. Live music is also planned. Vendors include Amazing Momo, Amelia’s florist and farm market, Anderson + Joy, Biscuit and Bones LLC, Crumbs & Comfort by Nicole, DoughCo Bagels, Elizabeth’s Vegan Bakery, Fifth State Distillery, Honey Bee Flower Truck, Mad Kneady Cottage Bakery, On The Brew Coffee Company, Saint X Foods, Pickles Olives Etc, and Waterview Farm.

At Grace Farms in CT, Jumpin’ Jams offers an energetic live music and movement experience for young children. Professional musician Jason Pharr leads the session with catchy, original songs that support early language development and inspire curiosity. Little ones will sing, dance, and explore rhythm in a friendly, supportive setting alongside their caregivers. Recommended for ages 9 months to 4 years with an accompanying adult.

Set out on a guided walk across the Grace Farms landscape to take in summer at its peak. This relaxed, immersive outing encourages attention to the subtle shifts of the season while highlighting the rich mix of plants and wildlife that make this place unique. Along the route, participants explore how nearby habitats connect and support one another, and reflect on ways people can help sustain and enhance these ecosystems. The path includes uneven ground and is not appropriate for strollers, wheelchairs, or walkers. Dress for outdoor conditions. Held rain or shine.

On select summer Saturdays, the River Street Sunset Bazaar transforms Norwalk’s historic Wall Street district into a relaxed, open-air experience. Explore more than 30 local vendors, enjoy a drink while live music drifts along the street, and take your time with lawn games as the light fades. It is an easygoing evening to savor rather than rush.

Mr TRLP brings a versatile set to the piano lounge at Lava Sono, offering an intimate piano room vibe as he performs audience favorites alongside his pianist across jazz, R&B, soul, Top 40, and more. If you are celebrating a special occasion, advance reservations are available to mark the moment with him, and celebrations of all kinds are welcome. Food and drink will be available.

Get ready to groove with Strictly Business, a cover band from Southern Connecticut. They bring a high-energy performance and a diverse setlist across genres, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Come out for a night of live music and nonstop dancing at 314 Beer Garden.

Presented by Premier Concerts and Manic Presents, this performance at District Music Hall features DakhaBrakha, a Kyiv-based quartet whose self described ethno chaos merges Ukrainian folk polyphony with rhythms and textures from India, Arabia, Africa, and Australia. Expect textural layers built from propulsive percussion, deep bass, distorted electric guitar tones, and threads of jazz, spoken word, rap, and punk. Formed in 2004 at the Kyiv Center of Contemporary Art DAKH under theater director Vladyslav Troitskyi, the group brings a strong theatrical sensibility, with striking projections by Ukrainian artists that vary from bright and celebratory to somber and curious, reflecting many facets of life and culture in Ukraine. Their global footprint includes appearances at major festivals such as Big Ears, Bonnaroo, WOMAD, Roskilde, and the main stage at Glastonbury. Honors include the Shevchenko National Prize for Musical Arts, globalFEST’s Artist Award, and recognition as Chevaliers of the Order of Arts in France. Drawing on traditions shaped long before 2022 while carrying the realities of the present, they share a give and take that presents Ukraine as a cosmopolitan culture in conversation with the world. The band is currently recording its first album since 2020 in Kyiv, combining material created both before and during the full scale invasion. This is an all ages show.

Assembly of Dust is taking the stage at Park City Music Hall for an evening of bluegrass and newgrass sounds. The show starts at 8:00 PM.

Get ready for a fun filled Steppin and ballroom weekend featuring dancing like Steppin, Ballroom, and Salsa, plus fellowship and sightseeing activities. It’s a great way to enjoy a full day of music, movement, and community in Stamford.

PFLAG – Norwalk is hosting its monthly meeting for family members, allies, and LGBTQ+ people. The group shares support and information for anyone who has a loved one exploring questions related to sexual orientation and gender identity. This is an 18+ meeting, and there is no RSVP required. The meeting is hybrid, with an email link provided.

This i9 Sports multi-sport camp welcomes children in grades K–5 to explore a variety of activities in a safe and supportive setting. Participants try a different sport each day while building fundamental skills, growing confidence, and learning teamwork with encouragement from positive coaches. Sessions are held at Lathon Wider Community Center. Registration is handled through Stamford Parks & Rec.

Discover tai chi through unhurried, flowing sequences paired with deep, mindful breathing. This Chinese martial tradition nurtures a calm, meditative focus, often described as moving meditation.

Enjoy a cardio and strength exercise class led by Virginia at the Black Rock Senior Center. The session offers guided cardiovascular and strength training exercises. There is no fee for participants 55 and older. For information, call 203-576-7258.

Explore a creative outlet through a weekly art group focused on recovery at the FRE Recovery Community Center, held at Family ReEntry CRJ. The session offers a supportive and welcoming space to ease stress, express emotions, and build confidence while connecting with others. No prior art experience is needed, people of all skill levels are encouraged, and creative self-expression is at the heart of the recovery support.

At Coffee For Good, a collaborative exhibition with the Maggie Daly Arts Cooperative honors America’s 250th year. Original works by MDAC artists span a range of styles and voices, highlighting individual expression, community, and the narratives that help define the American experience. The collection includes The Long View by Larry Kirksey. All artwork is available for purchase, and a portion of proceeds from each sale goes directly back to the artist. Visitors can enjoy coffee while exploring the gallery.

This bingo fundraiser takes place at Artisan Stack Cafe. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to pick up their cards.

Treat yourself to lobster for $28, served with fries and coleslaw as part of a simple special.

Get Lit performs at St Ann Black Rock as part of St. Ann's Summer Concert Series, creating a neighborhood gathering centered on live music. This family friendly event welcomes the Black Rock community to enjoy a local summer concert together.

At Grace Farms, CT, families explore the building materials highlighted in the With Every Fiber: Pigment, Stone, Glass exhibit through playful, hands-on activities. Participants experiment with pigment, stone, glass, and other everyday elements to see how they can be shaped, altered, and reimagined. Alongside the Grace Education Team, attendees can play, build, take things apart, and follow the journey of materials used in our built environment. Curiosity leads the way as imagination transforms ordinary objects into something extraordinary.

Each Wednesday throughout the summer, Joe introduces a special menu. Happy Hour pairs with good food and a sunset backdrop. Most weeks include live performances by local entertainers.

Park City Music Hall hosts the Bella Rayne Band for a night of high-energy, guitar-forward jam rock that blends Southern roots, 90s grunge grit, and a psychedelic vibe. Led by 18-year-old Bella Rayne, a self-taught guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter born in the mountains of North Carolina and raised on the Mendocino coast, the project draws from rock, Americana, bluegrass, and the jam-band tradition to create a sound that feels both classic and new. Bella began during the pandemic by restoring a Stratocaster she found in the garage and learning to play by ear. Her rapid rise has included appearances with Allman Betts Family Revival, Melvin Seals & JGB, ALO, Jackie Greene, Oteil Burbridge, and members of Terrapin Family. She was spotlighted by Susan Tedeschi in Guitar World as a talent to watch, and the Grateful Guitars Foundation entrusted her to perform with Jerry Garcia’s famed Alligator guitar, a defining milestone in her story. The band features a youthful yet experienced lineup delivering soulful Southern rock, modern Americana, fresh takes on Grateful Dead material, and original songs that continue to build demand at venues and festivals. Beyond the stage, Bella partners with the Grateful Guitars Foundation to support music education, visiting schools and encouraging young people, especially girls, to pursue their musical dreams. All ages are welcome. General admission is $20 plus online ticketing fees. Park City Music Hall offers a full bar and kitchen serving craft cocktails and delicious bites, opening at doors and remaining available until the Kitchen Open light goes off. Seating is very limited, as the venue is primarily standing room, and when seats are available they are first come, first served.

The Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market brings fresh produce, handmade foods, artisan goods, and community resources to McLevy Green. Organized by the Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District, the market features live music from local performers each week and, on select weeks, cooking demonstrations with Chef Raquel Rivera of A Pinch of Salt and Deja Smith of Khemi’s Vegan Cuisine. Visitors can look forward to a wide variety of fresh vegetables and satisfying lunch options. Regular vendors include Killam & Bassette Farmstead from South Glastonbury, along with Bridgeport favorites Betzy’s Latin Cuisine, Khemi’s Vegan Cuisine, and Natural Juice. Artisan makers such as Destinie Designs, Kiffy Naturals, Rico Suave Accessories, and The She Shed add one-of-a-kind finds. Community partners are on hand with information and services through American Jobs Center, Bridgeport Public Library, the Fairfield County Coalition Voter Registration, Greater Bridgeport Transit and Ctrides, Liberation Programs, and the Recovery Network of Programs. Special guests rotate in on certain weeks, including CONNECT-US, the Norma Pfriem Breast Center, the Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging, UI/Avangrid, and Jehovah’s Witness. To expand access to healthy food, the Bridgeport Bucks Program provides coupons that can be used to purchase fruits and vegetables at Bridgeport farmers markets, with businesses, nonprofits, and community groups able to buy them as incentives or rewards. The market accepts SNAP/EBT, WIC, Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks for WIC and Senior recipients, Bridgeport Bucks, cash, credit, and debit. An incentive match doubles the value of SNAP for produce, so every dollar spent becomes two dollars toward fresh fruits and vegetables.

A colorful, hands-on session where children experiment with varied art materials to craft a lively landscape collage, inspired by plans for a blooming lawn in the Plaza. After exploring the types of flowers expected to blossom at Grace Farms in the coming years, they imagine their own floral scene and turn it into a distinctive work of art. Open Arts Studio focuses on the place itself, encouraging open-ended discovery and reflection on the building, its forms, and the ideas behind it. This weekly series is led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson. Recommended for ages 4 to 11 with an adult caregiver.

Spacecat Brewery in Norwalk hosts a recurring trivia night. Trivia enthusiasts can test their knowledge alongside other fans.

Put your knowledge to the test at a recurring trivia night. It takes place every other Thursday night.