Summer Concerts at Calf Pasture Beach. Dive into summer vibes with the City of Norwalk at our annual Summer Beach Concert Series on Wednesdays at Calf Pasture Beach (99 Calf Pasture Beach Rd.) at 7:00 p.m. The City of Norwalk is also excited to showcase our spectacular 2025 Independence Day Concert & Fireworks on Thursday, July 3rd at Shady Beach (14 Canfield Ave.).
Wednesday, June 25: Tangled Vine (Swamp Rock, Pop, R&B Covers)
Thursday, July 3: Soul Amazing with DJ Jimmy Nuzzo
Wednesday, July 9: Larry Stevens Band (Rock, Pop Covers)
Wednesday, July 16: Back to the Garden 1969 (Woodstock Tribute)
Wednesday, July 23: Funk Salsa Urban (Latin Funk, Salsa)
Wednesday, July 30: Epic Soul (Motown, R&B, Soul)
Wednesday, August 6: Captain Jack Tribute Band (Billy Joel Tribute)
Wednesday, August 13: One Hot Night with Tommy Lynn (Neil Diamond Tribute)
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/norwalkrecreation
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RAC “Photography & Sculpture” Exhibition on view at the Rowayton Arts Center from June 22 through July 20. This exhibition features artwork by area artists selected from online submissions by juror Christa Dix, Executive Director at the Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester, Massachusetts. The opening reception on Sunday, June 22 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m., plus Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. RAC celebrates the study, creation and appreciation of the arts through classes, exhibitions and events open to all in the community. The gallery and art school overlook the scenic Five Mile River at 145 Rowayton Ave. with space for regional artists to exhibit their art and a classroom for workshops and classes at all levels offered to children and adults. Learn more at www.rowaytonarts.org.
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Reverend Horton Heat at District Music Hall, 71 Wall St. (with easy parking in the Yankee Doodle Garage), on Saturday, June 21 at 8:00 p.m. True to his high evangelical calling, Jim Heath is a revelator, both revealing and reinterpreting the country-blues-rock roots of American music. He’s a time-travelling space-cowboy on an endless interstellar musical tour, and we are all the richer & “psychobillier” for getting to tag along. Tickets at https://bit.ly/4jlQqEo. @districtmusichall @reverendhortonheat @cityofnorwalk @norwalk_ct
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Weekend Events with Diana Margarette Bouquets

Beers, Bouquets, & Bracelets on Saturday, June 21 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Spacecat Brewing Co. Taproom & Beer Garden, 57 Chestnut St. Build your own fresh floral bouquet. Create a custom permanent jewelry stack. Sip on craft beers on Spacecat’s sunny patio. Tickets at https://bit.ly/3HA9wZn.

Sunday Stroll & Stem on Sunday, June 22 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Eco Evolution, 135 Washington St. Join this free walking event in Norwalk designed to spark connection, kindness, and community! We’ll meet at Eco Evolution, to arrange a few bouquets using rescued flowers. Then we’ll head out for a leisurely stroll through South Norwalk with the bouquets in hand to give to anyone around. Walk at your own pace – there’s a group for everyone. We’ll end up back at Eco Evolution for conversation, coffee or tea, and community. This free floral arranging event is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the City of Norwalk. Tickets at https://bit.ly/3HA9wZn.

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Make Music Day Norwalk on Saturday, June 21, starting at 12:00 p.m. at various outdoor venues across Norwalk, including streets, sidewalks, parks, and front porches. Free and open to the public. Part of the international Make Music Day movement which brings free, community-wide, outdoor musical celebrations to hundreds of cities worldwide! Every year, the celebration is held on June 21, the summer solstice, in more than 1000 communities around the world. Everyone is invited to participate in this international day of music by performing, providing an outdoor space, appreciating, or volunteering, either in person or online. It’s all for the love of music! Make Music Norwalk is brought to you by local volunteers as part of our mission to generate attention for Norwalk’s vibrant arts community with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts, which also receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. We hope to inform, entertain and inspire those who appreciate and create art in all its genres. Learn more at www.makemusicday.org/norwalk.
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NEW DATE: Saturday, August 2 from 11:00 a.m. - 4: 00 p.m. Come to the Tie-Dye Festival. presented by the City of Norwalk Department of Recreation & Parks at Taylor Farm, 45 Calf Pasture Beach Rd. Enjoy vibrant tie-dye activities, delicious bites from local food trucks, and a festive atmosphere for all ages! Register at https://bit.ly/4k50aD1. @norwalkrecreation @cityofnorwalk @norwalk_ct
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MTC’s Cabaret Series, “Hot Summer Nights” on Saturdays with performances at 8:00 p.m., at Music Theatre of Connecticut, 509 Westport Ave. Take a break from the heat and stay cool at MTC with Broadway and cabaret stars on select Saturday nights throughout the summer!
June 21: Love is Good – Electricity in the Air with Christine Andreas and Martin Silvestri
July 12: An Evening with Salley Mayes and Billy Stritch
August 9: An Evening with Frank Mastrone
August 16: Frank Rubano presents Take the Moment
August 23: This Broad’s Way starring Sue Matsuki and David Maiocco
Tickets at www.musictheatreofct.com. @musictheatreofct @cityofnorwalk @norwalk_ct
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Poetry Walk & Workshop. Saturday, June 21 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Mathews Park, 295 West Ave. Register now for the first FREE Poetry Walk Workshop with Norwalk Poet Laureate Katie Schneider and Melissa Slattery.
Walk • Learn • Write • Connect
This 2-hour curated walking and writing workshop combines walking with investigation and discovery of a range of sites. We’ll collect a set of creative writing prompts and find unexpected inspiration along the way. Before the walk concludes, participants will have time for writing and sharing. Poets and writers at all levels are welcome! Start location is at the head of the Harbor Loop Trail, located behind Lockwood-Mathews Mansion, adjacent to the tennis courts. We’ll walk a 2-mile+ loop through historic Pine Island Cemetery and Oyster Shell Park, exploring points of interest along the way. We’ll meet featured poets Laurel S. Peterson and Sahmra K. Sawyer. Both will share poems and offer prompts for writing inspiration. We’ll enjoy short informational chats with members of the Norwalk Tree Alliance and the Pollinator Pathways team, taking inspiration from their work. Water and light refreshments will be provided. The walk has short stretches of uneven and hilly terrain. We will be making a safe crossing over railroad tracks. Fitness for a beginner level hike is recommended. All are welcome to attend. Children above the age of 12 who are interested in poetry and writing are welcome. There is ample FREE parking in the back parking lot at Mathews Park by the tennis courts. Porta-potty is available on site. Wear good walking shoes, hats and sunscreen. Bring a notebook and something to write with. Register at https://bit.ly/3G0d1Yo. For more information please contact: melissaslatteryct@gmail.com or Katie Schneider at the.story.of.how@gmail.com. @cityofnorwalk @norwalk_ct #visitnorwalk #norwalk #norwalkct #norwalkpoetlaureate #poetrywalkworkshop #norwalkpoertywalk #poetry #writingworkshop