Upcoming events of note

THROUGH AUG. 20

The Silvermine Summer Salon Guild Exhibition consists of the work of more than 100 guild members from across the country, giving the community the opportunity to see the newest work from a range of Silvermine Guild artists. Also available online. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Silvermine Galleries, 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan; 203966-5617, silvermineart.org

AUG. 1

Beechwood Arts & Innovation celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special edition of its annual Beechwood Open, “Opening Up,” where everyone is invited to perform, exhibit or share their wares under a 400-year-old copper beech. In addition to sign ups, there are tent-pole performances, special installations, surprises and 3 acres of grounds for you to explore. 2 to 6 p.m. 52 Weston Road, Westport; 203-226-9462, beechwoodarts.org.

The Summer Theatre of New Canaan

presents “The Honky Tonk Angels,” a musical about three gals who follow their dreams to Nashville. Hit songs include Tammy Wynette’s “Stand by Your Man”; Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You”; “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” made famous by Nancy Sinatra; and Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” The show features an all-star women’s country band on stage 6 p.m., 70 Pine St.; 203-966-4634, stonc.org.

AUG. 1 THROUGH 8

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo presents family favorite Chris Rowlands, bringing animals to life through kid-friendly songs, dance, puppets and colorful props. Free with admission to the zoo. Daily at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport; 203-394-6565, contemprints.org.

AUG. 1 THROUGH 14 Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra

presents the Charles Ives Music Festival, two weeks of concerts entitled “The Promise of Living” as a homage to the movement of the same title from Aaron Copland’s opera, “The Tender Land.” Music by today’s American composers, the music of Charles Ives and music that transcends the boundaries of classical music. Various places and times; 203-894-8786, charlesivesmusicfestival.org

Aug. 21: John Lloyd Young, seen here at the White House in 2015, performs at the White Plains Performing Arts Center. Photograph by Alex Wong.

AUG. 3 THROUGH 24

Jazz Forum Arts presents a series of outdoor concerts by Mark Morganelli & The Jazz Forum All-Stars. Morganelli, a soloist, band leader and tour guide, will celebrate Brazil with his new album. 6:30 p.m., Horan’s Landing Park; jazzforumarts.org

AUG. 4 THROUGH AUG. 25

New Rochelle Council on the Arts presents its “Summer Sounds Concert Series” at Hudson Park. The free Wednesday night concerts will feature an eclectic lineup of bands. 7:30 p.m., Hudson Park Bandshell; newrochellearts.org

AUG. 7

Music Theatre of Connecticut’s “Hot Summer Nights” series, featuring awardwinning talent from the finest New York City clubs and cabarets now appearing in Fairfield County, presents “It’s DeLovely: Jeff Harnar Sings Cole Porter.” The evening includes standards such as “Night and Day,” “Under My Skin,” “Begin the Beguine” and surprises originally introduced by Danny Kaye and Jimmy Durante. Harnar is an award-winning cabaret, concert and recording artist whose Carnegie Hall appearances have included both the Cole Porter and Noel Coward centennial galas. 8 p.m. 509 Westport Ave., Norwalk; 203-4543883, musictheatreofct.com.

Play With Your Food presents a special version of its lunchtime program, pairing irreverent short plays by established and emerging playwrights with professional actors in an early-evening program at Weston’s Lachat Town Farm. Plays include Dave DeChristopher’s whimsical short “Chanty;” “The Romancers,” a family comedy of intrigue and deception by Edmund Rostand, author of “Cyrano de

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Bergerac;” and Avery Deutsch’s “The Donor,” a one-acter about the lengths an out-of-work actor will go to for the role of a lifetime. Bring your own chair. Grounds open for picnicking 5:15 p.m. Performance and discussion 6 p.m. 106 Godfrey Road West, Weston; 203-293-8729, jibproductions.org.

AUG. 7 AND 8

The SoNo Arts Festival will fill the streets of South Norwalk with artworks by more than 100 juried artists and neighborhood businesses over the weekend. Mini open-air galleries will be accompanied by live music throughout and enticing SoNo culinary specials at the many participating local restaurants together with discounts at SoNo shops. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Washington, N. Main and S. Main streets; 203-852-6478, sonoartsfest@ gmail.com.

AUG. 8, 15, 22 AND 29 The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts

and the City of Norwalk inaugurate the “Broadway in the Park” concert series in Mathews Park, where Broadway stars come to sing favorite Disney classics. Relax, picnic and enjoy live performances of hits from “The Little Mermaid,” “Mary Poppins,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” “Frozen,” “Moana” and more. Food trucks will be onsite and you can expect pop-up surprises for interested families with younger fans. 5 to 7 p.m. 295 West Ave.; 203-314-2854, thenorwalkconservatory.org.

AUG. 10

ArtsWestchester and the city of Mount Vernon present Westchester Roots: Jomion & the Uklos. This family band from Benin, West Africa, combines traditional rhythms and songs from Vodou culture with reggae, salsa and jazz. 6:30pm at Mount Vernon City Hall Plaza. Part of ArtsWestchester’s “Westchester Roots” summer concert series. artsw.org

AUG. 12

Irvington Theater continues its “Sunset Cinema” outdoor film series with a screening of “Gimme Shelter.” The documentary chronicles the tumultuous final weeks of the Rolling Stones’ 1969 United States tour. 7:30 p.m., Main Street School lawn; irvingtontheater.com

AUG. 13

Rebirth Brass Band brings the French Quarter to Fairfield Theatre Company’s The Warehouse this summer. “Rebirth can be precise whenever it wants to,” says The New York Times, “but it’s more like a party than a machine. It’s a working model of the New Orleans musical ethos: As long as everybody knows what they’re doing, anyone can cut loose.” Rebirth’s signature brand of heavy funk has placed it among the world’s top brass bands and it is a hands-down favorite among the younger generation. 8 p.m. 70 Sanford St.; 203-2591036, fairfieldtheatre.org.

AUG. 14 THROUGH 24

Heather Gaudio Fine Art presents “A Sense of Place,” featuring new works by Tegan Brozyna Roberts, Simona Prives and Viviane Rombaldi Seppey. Memory, geography and cultural experiences are underlying themes explored by these three women artists. Through an innovative use of paper, maps, threads, printmaking, collage and projected imagery, the artists in the show create two- and three-dimensional objects that express universal notions of belonging and association. 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. 66 Elm St., New Canaan; 203-801-9590, heathergaudiofineart.com.

AUG. 18

Emelin Theatre and the village of Mamaroneck host “Rise & Shine Concerts in the Park.” This outdoor concert will feature music by the all-female mariachi band Flor de Toloache. 7 p.m., Mamaroneck’s Harbor Island Park; emelin.org

Aug. 20

Music at MoCA presents Samara Joy, featuring the Pasquale Grasso Trio in a

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Spotlight.” Following her win with the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, Joy is recording her debut album, backed by the trio. 7 p.m. MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport; 203-222-7070, mocawestport.org.

AUG. 20 AND 21

The Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art hosts the 2021 Peekskill Film Festival, spot-lighting a series of outdoor screenings. The festival, which screens feature-length projects, short films, documentaries and animated films created by local filmmakers, is back after a pause last summer due to the pandemic. Live music, dinner options and group discussions will accompany the films. 6 p.m., 1701 Main St.; 914-788-0100, hudsonvalleymoca.org

AUG. 21

Katonah Museum of Art continues its “Summer Socials” concert series in the museum’s Marilyn M. Simpson Sculpture Garden. The outdoor concert will feature live music by Blonde Ambition and artmaking inspired by the museum’s exhibition “Cladogram: 2nd KMA International Juried Biennial.” 6 p.m.,134 Jay St.; Katonahmuseum.org

White Plains Performing Arts Center

presents “Jukebox Hero,” a live performance by Tony and Grammy Awardwinning Broadway performer John Lloyd Young (“Jersey Boys”). Lloyd Young will perform classic hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s. 8 p.m., 11 City Place; wppac.com