Westport Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Week

Westport CT

17 May, 2021

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WESTPORT, CT — Looking for things to do in the Westport area? Your Westport Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. 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. 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) Lean to dance Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and more!When: Monday, May 17th at 7:15 p.m. Where: a&a Dance What: Latin Mix Group Class- Lean to dance Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Rumba, Cha-cha, Samba Bring a friend and your class is FREE! Let's turn up the heat in our popular rhythm dances. Great music, easy steps, and amazing dance workout. Come learn some fun moves that create magic on the l... Learn More Featured Event: Amy Kahn Russell POP UP Store open ONLY Thru JUNE 3 When: Tuesday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. What: Amy Kahn Russell is an international Jewelry Designer with her studio based right here in Ridgefield. Twice a year Amy holds a SAMPLE SALE but instread with Covid she opened a POP UP store at 9 Bailey Ave here in Ridgefield! Only thru June 3rd. So don't miss this opportunit... Learn More Featured Event: Amy Kahn Russell POP UP Store open ONLY Thru JUNE 3 (Amy Kahn Russell) Featured Event: FREE WEBINAR | Italy's Great Monuments: San Clemente in Rome When: Tuesday, May 18th at 11:00 a.m. What: FREE WEBINAR Italy's Great Monuments: San Clemente in Rome Presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero Date & Time: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ETJoin Dr. Rocky for this free webinar to understand why no complex in Rome better expresses the historical complexity of the c... Learn More Featured Event: FREE WEBINAR | Italy's Great Monuments: San Clemente in Rome (Emilie) Featured Event: Play With Your Food - OUTSIDE! When: Tuesday, May 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: The Warehouse at FTC What: Come Outside and Play! Play With Your Food has performed lunchtime theater readings for years throughout Fairfield County and is now taking it OUTSIDE for live performances at Fairfield Theatre Company on Tuesdays and Wednesdays May 18 & 19; June 15 & 16. We're also ma... Learn More Featured Event: Play With Your Food - OUTSIDE! (Diana Muller) 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) Learn to dance the Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and Swing! When: Wednesday, May 19th at 7:15 p.m. Where: a&a Dance What: Social Ballroom Group Class- Learn to dance the Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and Swing! Bring a friend and your class is FREE! Intro to ballroom is a great class for foundational steps in popular dances like Waltz, Tango or Foxtrot. If you want to feel graceful, improve your posture ... Learn More NEW! Argentine Tango Beginners Group Class When: Wednesday, May 19th at 7:15 p.m. Where: a&a Dance What: NEW! Argentine Tango Beginners Group Class Argentine Tango is an improvisational dance. What makes this dance unique and addicting is the connection and story you build with your partner while you dance. In this class you will learn the basic elements of Argentine Tango- the ... Learn More Featured Event: PMP, Agile/SAFe Scrum Master, Product Manager, Government When: Thursday, May 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Instructor-Led Online Training What: Earn High-Demand Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Certifications including: SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM), SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), Agile Product Management (APM), Leading SAFe (SA), SAFe for Government (SGP), Lean Portfolio Manageme... Learn More Featured Event: PMP, Agile/SAFe Scrum Master, Product Manager, Government (Sharon Bussey) Featured Event: The Montessori School Virtual Prospective Parent Event When: Thursday, May 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Meet with Admissions Live Via Zoom! What: Our students are engaged and full of joy to be learning and growing from a full-time, in-person experience on our beautiful campus! The philosophy is based on individualized, whole-child learning with each Lead Teacher AMI Montessori trained and certified to teach a specific l... Learn More Featured Event: The Montessori School Virtual Prospective Parent Event(Montessori - Whipple Road) Featured Event: Sudden Money: Now What? 10am, 12noon, or 5pm When: Thursday, May 20th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Online - ZOOM What: Ready to make smart decisions with your newly acquired finances? Join Certified Financial PlannerTM Caroline Wetzel for a webinar where she will will offer strategies for managing significant wealth following death, divorce, or other major life changes and tips for avoiding co... Learn More Featured Event: Sudden Money: Now What? 10am, 12noon, or 5pm (Caroline Wetzel) Featured Event: 6PM | Experience Halotherapy + Restorative Aerial Fusion When: Thursday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Salt Cave of Darien What: GET SALTED + RESTORED @ Salt Cave of Darien | 555 Post Road Darien, CT. Experience the benefits of Halotherapy (Himalayan Pink Salt) + Restorative Aerial Fusion. (Suspended Aerial Hammock Fitness) Thursday May 20 | Two Sessions:6:00 pm - 7:15 pm - FEW SPOTS OPEN7:30 pm - 8:45 ... Learn More Featured Event: 6PM | Experience Halotherapy + Restorative Aerial Fusion (VEGA AERIAL FITNESS + WELLNESS) Featured Event: An evening of virtual short plays When: Thursday, May 20th at 8:00 p.m. Where: To purchase tickets please visit taworkshop.org What: "Down the Rabbit Hole: the only way out is through!" TAW's Spring Fundraiser features a full evening of short plays by members. This online-only production premiers Thursday, May 20th at 8 PM, with the viewing window closing Monday, May 24th at 8 PM Narrated by: Charlotte Ham... Learn More DVCC's Voices of Courage 19th Annual Spring Luncheon When: Thursday, May 20th at 11:30 a.m. Where: virtual What: The Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) will host its 19th Annual Voices of Courage Spring Luncheon, on May 20 from 11:30am to 1pm. The virtual event will feature keynote speaker, Donna Ferrato, an award-winning photojournalist, author, domestic violence prevention activist... Learn More From Stressed to $uccess! How to Stop the Excuses and Build Your When: Thursday, May 20th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Online What: Please join us on May 20th from 12:00-1:00 pm with special guest speaker Alison Jacobson. Her topic will be From Stressed to $uccess! How to Stop the Excuses and Build Your Business. Alison Jacobson is a coach/strategist for women in midlife who want to launch or grow their ... Learn More What I Wish I Knew Then - a luncheon for women in transition When: Thursday, May 20th at 12:00 p.m. What: What I Wish I Knew Then - a private support and networking lunch for women in transition. Hosted by local New Canaan resident, Jen Kane Paterson, CDFA ®, Investment AdvisorTopics to include:     Demystifying Divorce Learn the 3 key things that matter     Financial Imperatives ... Learn More Featured Event: Amy Kahn Russell POP UP Only Open thru JUNE 3. Don't miss it! When: Friday, May 21st at 10:00 a.m. What: Amy Kahn Russell is an international Jewelry Designer with her studio based right here in Ridgefield. Twice a year Amy holds a sample sale and with Covid she opened a POP UP store at 9 Bailey Ave here in Ridgefield! Only thru June 3rd. So don't miss this opportunity to shop... Learn More Featured Event: Amy Kahn Russell POP UP Only Open thru JUNE 3. Don't miss it! (Amy Kahn Russell) Featured Event: Hope Blossoms Spring Brunch Event When: Saturday, May 22nd at 11:00 a.m. What: Caroline House invites you to the Hope Blossoms – Spring Brunch Event which will take place Saturday, May 22, 2021, 11:00am-3:00pm. The Caroline House award recipient is Joe Purcell for his contributions to the Caroline House mission. Cocktails, Brunch, Raffle and Live Music. ... Learn More Featured Event: Hope Blossoms Spring Brunch Event (Caroline House) Plein Air Mini Retreat When: Saturday, May 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Milford Arts Council, the MAC What: Spring is in the air! After teaching online with the MAC's Explore your Inner Creative series all winter long from her home on Cape Cod, Susan Overstreet makes the journey to Milford for an exciting in-person, full day mini-retreat for plein air painting in a beautiful setting... Learn More Hope Blossoms Spring Brunch Event When: Saturday, May 22nd at 11:00 a.m. What: Caroline House invites you to the Hope Blossoms – Spring Brunch Event which will take place Saturday, May 22, 2021, 11:00am-3:00pm. The Caroline House award recipient is Joe Purcell for his contributions to the Caroline House mission. Cocktails, Brunch, Raffle and Live Music. ... Learn More Westport Woman's Club ART SHOW - May 22-23, 2021 When: Saturday, May 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Westport Woman's Club What: The Westport Woman's Club will host its annual Art Show on Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23 (2:00 pm - 6:00 pm both days, indoors at the clubhouse) at 44 Imperial Ave, Westport, CT. Admission to the Westport Woman's Club Art Show is free and open to the public; masks will ... Learn More Featured Event: ARTcade ART/VINTAGE/LIVE MUSIC, City Lights Gallery, Arcade mall When: Sunday, May 23rd at 10:00 a.m. What: ARTcade Downtown Bridgeport, CT, Sun 5/23/21, 10am-5pm ART/DESIGN/VINTAGE/LIVE MUSIC/DEMOS Meander and mingle through the 3 blocks along Broad St from City Lights Gallery at 265 Golden Hill St and the Arcade Mall at 1042 Broad St. Enjoy companion exhibits at Ursa Gallery and ... Learn More Featured Event: ARTcade ART/VINTAGE/LIVE MUSIC, City Lights Gallery, Arcade mall (City Lights Gallery) Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Westport 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. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.