Celebrate Fairfield After Dark's 15th Anniversary with Our Summer Concert Series Kickoff! Fairfield After Dark is turning 15 this September, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate with you! To mark this milestone, we're launching our highly anticipated weekly Summer Concerts & Happenings list. Let's make this summer unforgettable! This Week's Sponsor: 1920 Bar & Bistro We're thrilled to have 1920 Bar & Bistro as our sponsor this week. Nestled at 2 Wilton Avenue in Norwalk, this unique venue pays homage to the past while offering a fresh twist on classic dining and entertainment. With an exquisite selection of traditional cocktails and craft beers, 1920 Bar & Bistro provides the perfect backdrop for enjoying a diverse and seasonal menu inspired by contemporary American cuisine. But that's not all! 1920 Bar & Bistro is home to the 1920 Sound Studio , a vibrant space dedicated to showcasing both seasoned and emerging musical talent. Each week, the studio presents an awe-inspiring lineup of experimental music performances. Stop by on Sunday, June 2, for brunch and enjoy live music featuring Jack Ryan from 12 PM to 3 PM. Make your reservation here.

Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial kickoff to summer, is the perfect time to celebrate with family, friends, and neighbors. Fairfield After Dark has been busy curating the most exciting events in and around Fairfield County, and we're excited to share our top nightlife picks for concerts and shows. Check them out here. Aquila’s Nest Vineyard offers live music from Thursday through Monday. Check out Aquila's schedule here. On Sunday, the Fleetwood Mac tribute show Little Lies starts at 6 PM. Grab tickets here. Fairfield Theatre Company kicks off Memorial Day early with The Heavy Heavy on Wednesday, May 22. Grab your tickets here. Our new friends at 1920 Bar & Bistro in Norwalk offer live music on Thursday nights. This week enjoy the music of Ron and Hayley Wilson, and on Sunday, May 26, enjoy brunch with the sounds of Hunter Somogie. Make your reservations here and don't miss out on these wonderful events! Hartford HealthCare Ampitheater on Friday has the The Beach Boys w/ special guest Dave Mason see if there are tickets available here . Enter to win tickets to see Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue w/ Big Boi here. Calling all Fairfield County food enthusiasts! SHU Community Theatre presents Chris Sarandon’s "Cooking by Heart" with Alice Waters on Thursday, May 23. Alice Waters, renowned chef, author, and food activist will be interviewed live on stage for the "Cooking by Heart" Podcast by Chris Sarandon. Plus, she'll be signing books afterward! Check availability here. If you're looking for a great laugh with friends, head over to New York Comedy Club Stamford, where they have fantastic shows nightly from Wednesday – Sunday. Wednesday night : Enjoy Prohibition Comedy night. Thursday night : Catch TikTok sensation Lukas Arnold. Friday night : Laugh with Josh Adam Meyers, known for "The Goddamn Comedy Jam," followed by That’s Fair Comedy. Saturday night : The lineup includes Jourdain Fisher, Mia Jackson, Jason Choi, and Alex Pavone, with two shows. Sunday night : End the week with Very Good Comedy , featuring Aric Grooms, Sienna Hubert-Ross, Sheba Mason, and Robert Punchur. Don't miss out on the fun at New York Comedy Club Stamford! Get ready for a night of country music as The Palace Stamford welcomes rising star Sean Stemaly on Friday, May 24. Stemaly, from western Kentucky, taught himself to sing in a tractor. Now in Nashville, he's amassed over 350 million streams. Check here for ticket availability. Grammy-nominated Liz Callaway performs at Ridgefield Playhouse on Wednesday, May 22. Her show, "To Steve with Love," honors Stephen Sondheim, celebrating his life and music. Broadway World calls it “the most important Sondheim show right now.” Check ticket availability here. Celebrate, remember, and make new memories this Memorial Day Weekend!

ArtNORMOUS in Stamford Downtown presented by Reckson & Cappelli Organization in partnership with George Comfort & Sons will be on display in Stamford Downtown beginning in June. Art in Public Places is one of Stamford Downtown’s signature events which engages the public in the arts and enlivens Downtown streets and parks. Now in its 31st year, this public art program is one of the City’s premiere cultural events. Since its inception, Art in Public Places has grown in size and prominence, providing major works of outdoor sculpture for all to enjoy and drawing a regional audience to our City. This year’s exhibit ArtNORMOUS in Stamford Downtown features seven larger than life bronze works of art from 4 renowned artists including: Joy Brown: One Leaning on Another, Two Together; Jim Rennert: Inner Dialogue, Timing, Walking the Tightrope; Bjørn Okholm Skaarup: Hippo Ballerina and Martha Pettigrew: Gossip. The Rennert, Brown and Skaarup sculptures are on loan from Cavalier Galleries of New York, Greenwich, Nantucket and Palm Beach (cavaliergalleries.com). These ArtNORMOUS sculptures will be on display to be enjoyed by area residents and visitors through September, 2024. This exhibit demonstrates the extraordinary commitment to art and culture that is part of Stamford Downtown’s DNA. It is with deep appreciation that we recognize the presenting sponsors of this year’s sculptures: ArtNORMOUS is presented by Reckson and the Cappelli Organization in partnership with George Comfort & Sons. Many thanks go as well to our many other supporting sponsors. This is an exhibit you can’t miss! Take a while to visit the sculptures and to take in all Stamford Downtown has to offer, from our eclectic restaurants to boutique shopping, to the beautiful flowers that grace the streets. Enjoy! For more information on the exhibit and to view a map of the sculpture locations, please visit http://stamford-downtown.com/events/art-in-public-places/