Stamford: See This Weekend's Upcoming Events

Stamford CT

13 May, 2021

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Looking for things to do in the Stamford area? As we close our laptops and put our books/work away for a quick unplug, don't forget to take a look around town to participate in the fun activities here in Stamford. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Hot tip: If you want to see your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Floral Design: Designing Spring Store Bought Bouquet When: Thursday, May 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens What: Learn to create a beautiful and professionally styled, fresh spring floral arrangement made with flower bouquets purchased at a grocery or box store. Through step-by-step demonstration of simple floral design techniques, students will leave class with a modern floral design bu... Learn More The Joe R. Sexton Lecture, Featuring Maurice IssermanWhen: Thursday, May 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT, and USA What: The Joe R. Sexton Lecture will take place on Thursday, May 13 at 6 p.m. in a virtual event for the Ferguson Library on Zoom. Maurice Isserman, author of Author of The Winter Army: The World War II Odyssey of the 10th Mountain Division, and America's Elite Alpine Warriorswill be th... Learn More Come hang out! Join us for an awesome evening with games, snacks When: Friday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 1155 Newfield Ave What: Come hang out! Join us for an awesome evening of playing games, looking into the Bible and having snacks!Register while you can!Free Youth Game Night Tickets, Fri, May 14, and 2021 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite Learn More Featured Event: Cicerone Saturday: Writing and Academic Support When: Saturday, May 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Virtual Event What: cic·e·ro·ne, noun/ˌsisəˈrōnē/ a guide who gives information You are invited to have a virtual casual conversation with Walker's Cicerones, our student tour guides, about our academic support programs including how to hone your writing skills.Learn from the student perspective ... Learn More Featured Event: Cicerone Saturday: Writing and Academic Support (Michelle Helmin) Boating Class (via Zoom) When: Saturday, May 15th at 8:00 a.m. Where: US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 72 What: About Boating Safely is a one-day course leading to the Connecticut boat & personal watercraft operating certificate. The virtual class is provided by US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 72. Class fee is $60. See our online flyer for other details and links to register onlin... Learn More Walk For Wishes When: Saturday, May 15th at 8:00 a.m. What: Are you in need of some safe and amazing weekend fun? Then you're in luck because Make-A-Wish Connecticut's Walk For Wishes is safely returning to Trumbull on Saturday, May 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at 56 Commerce Drive. This is an event where families and teams walk to ... Learn More First County Bank Contactless Shredding Day. When: Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: First County Bank What: Free contactless shredding event at First County Bank's Shippan Ave - Stamford location! Let us dispose of your documents securely and safely while you wait in the comfort of your car. Event is open to the public. Learn More 9AM | Bungee Fusion Fitness | Small Group Training When: Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: VEGA AERIAL FITNESS + WELLNESS POP UP STUDIO What: 9AM | Bungee Fusion Fitness | Small Group Training48 Union Street Stamford CT | Advanced sign up required @ VEGAAERIALFITNESS.com or Call 646.739.6216. https://www.vegaaerialfitness.comVEGA BUNGEE FUSION™ is our unique gravity defying fitness class exclusively offered at VEGA ... Learn More 9AM | VEGA Bungee Fusion Small Group Training When: Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: VEGA AERIAL FITNESS + WELLNESS POP UP STUDIO What: 9AM | VEGA Bungee Fusion Small Group TrainingAdvanced sign up required + View Pricing @ VEGAAERIALFITNESS.com or Call 646.739.6216. Open to ages 11 + up. VEGA BUNGEE FUSION™ is our unique gravity defying fitness class exclusively offered at VEGA AERIAL FITNESS + WELLNESS POP U... Learn More Virtual LEAP (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner®) Training When: Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Online What: NAMI SouthwestCT will host a virtual LEAP® training workshop. LEAP (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner®) is an evidence-based program that teaches you how to create alliances with people struggling with serious mental illness that lead to treatment and recovery. Based on the book ... Learn More 10AM | Restorative Aerial Fusion Small Group Training When: Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: VEGA AERIAL FITNESS + WELLNESS POP UP STUDIO What: 10AM | Restorative Aerial Fusion Small Group TrainingAdvanced sign up required @ VEGAAERIALFITNESS.com or Call 646.739.6216. Join our VEGA Restorative Aerial Fusion class and experience gentle stretching, deep relaxation + release tension in the body + mind. In this class, we ... Learn More GOODSTOCK: Substance Free Concert Featuring 5 Hip Hop Performers When: Saturday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Wall Street Theater What: CELEBRATE SOBER LIVING & LIFE IN RECOVERY with GOODSTOCK *Glorious Recovery Foundation Presents Substance Free Concert Featuring 5 Hip Hop Performers Limited Theater Seating & Virtual Ticket Options May 15, 2021 at the Wall Street Theater The Glorious Recovery... Learn More Goodstock: Substance Free Concert Featuring 5 Hip Hop Performers When: Saturday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Wall Street Theater What: CELEBRATE SOBER LIVING & LIFE IN RECOVERY with GOODSTOCK *Glorious Recovery Foundation Presents Substance Free Concert Featuring 5 Hip Hop Performers Limited Theater Seating & Virtual Ticket OptionsMay 15, 2021 at the Wall Street Theater The Glorious Recovery Foundatio... Learn More Featured Event: Pandemic Parenting and Beyond: Mental Wellness Going Forward When: Sunday, May 16th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Virtual event What: Congregation for Humanistic Judaism (CHJ) in partnership with the Stamford JCC invites you to an interactive talk with acclaimed psychologist: Dr. Betsy S. Stone, PhD How can we help our children emerge from the pandemic? After a year of fear and isolation, hear how to best pr... Learn More Featured Event: Pandemic Parenting and Beyond: Mental Wellness Going Forward (Rachel Dreyfus) Featured Event: May 18th "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing classes! When: Sunday, May 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: May 18th "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing classes! What: The Real Estate Market is Booming! Get your CT Real Estate license now and start Earning $$$ and Living your Dream...New Sessions coming soon!!!!AgentPrep (A Real Estate Education Company) is offering their Next sessions of "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes Start... Learn More Featured Event: May 18th "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing classes! (Rudy) National Walk to End Epilepsy Comes to Stamford, CT When: Sunday, May 16th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Cove Island What: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mike Finley (860) 346-1924 The Annual National ... Learn More Lean In Stamford: April Discussion When: Sunday, May 16th at 3:00 p.m. Where: https://patriciarattray.com/2021/01/15/lean-in-stamford/ What: Whether you are a corporate professional, business owner, small business employee, entrepreneur or a woman in career transition, you are welcome to participate in these fun and thoughtful conversations for working women. We meet on the 3rd Sunday of each month for a 10 minute ... Learn More Featured Event: New Canaan Artisans Spring Boutique When: Monday, May 17th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Roger Sherman Inn What: This wonderful community event features exceptional quality gifts and handcrafts. Including home décor, knitted children's sweaters, needlepoint, embroidered linen, table decorations, aprons and one of a kind doll clothes.All proceeds from the sale are donated to support 23 ch... Learn More Featured Event: New Canaan Artisans Spring Boutique (Anne Hutcheson) Featured Event: Freedom of Speech in the Digital Age When: Monday, May 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: St. Luke's School - Online What: St. Luke's Civil Discourse SeriesFreedom of Speech in the Digital AgeMonday, May 17 at 7:00pmRegister to AttendThe struggle to apply free speech principles in digital spaces is endlessly complex and fascinating. Join St. Luke's Head of School Mark Davis and two guests actively... Learn More Featured Event: Freedom of Speech in the Digital Age (St. Luke's School) C4C Young Adult Conference When: Monday, May 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Crossroads 4 Christ What: Join Crossroads 4 Christ for their Second Annual Young Adult Conference from May 17th – 23rd! This years' theme "Into the Deep" promises to bring you deeper into the abundant life Jesus offers us, a life lived with Him and in His Church. Throughout the week you will be invited... Learn More Stamford Boys & Girls Club Virtual 5K Race and Miles Challenge When: Monday, May 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Anytime, anywhere May 17-21, Register today! What: Looking for some fresh air, friendly competition, and fun? Form a team or run/walk as an individual to support Stamford Boys & Girls Club. All miles run/walked May 17-21 count and can be tracked automatically by syncing your Fitbit, Garmin, or Strava to the race.  Running ... Learn More WEBINAR: Mental Health: A Holistic Workplace Approach When: Tuesday, May 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: https://www.soctshrm.org/event-calendar/#!event/2021/5/18/mental-health-a-holistic-workplace-approachhealthy-leader-habits-that-promote-wellbeing What: Please join our SOCT SHRM Webinar event, Mental Health: A Holistic Workplace Approach - Healthy Leader Habits that Promote Wellbeing. Presented by Rich Kuepper.A recent World Health Organization study has determined that depression is the #1 cause of disability globally. The g... Learn More Westover School Presents: "Building Your Legacy" with Sofia Haq When: Tuesday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: During the 2020-21 academic year, Westover School is hosting a series of free educational webinars on a variety of relative and timely topics. The series is open to community members and the outside public. Sofia Haq Is the Head of Operations at Glory Skincare, Founder and CE... Learn More Featured Event: Looking for a Pre-K program? Check out New Canaan Country School! When: Wednesday, May 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Looking for a Pre-K program? Check out New Canaan Country School! What: Prospective parents are invited to take a look at a typical day in the life of New Canaan Country School's Early Childhood division for students ages 3, 4 and Kindergarten. Head of Early Childhood Beth O'Brien will discuss our academic, arts, music and athletic programs specif... Learn More Featured Event: Looking for a Pre-K program? Check out New Canaan Country School! (New Canaan Country School Communications) Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on theStamford Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information. Click on any event in the list for more details. 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