In the Community

On April 12 at 2:00 at Weston History & Culture Center, a concert reading by the Acme Stage Company of “Easter on Mulberry Street,” a bittersweet comedy about three Italian-American daughters and their mothers holding the family together while their husbands and sons fight overseas in WWII. Tickets in advance here, $15 for members, $20 for non-members. $25 at the door.

On Thursday evening April 24 at 7:00 at Westport Country Playhouse, it’s “Me, Myself & Barbra,” Jenna Pastuszeka singing signature Barbra Streisand hits. The evening also features a dash of Borscht Belt comedy and a 6:00 pre-show cocktail party celebrating Ms. Streisand’s birthday. Tickets are $45 and $40 for the show, $55 and $50 for the show plus the pre-show party, available here.

On April 26 at 7:00 pm, the St. Francis of Assisi parish hall is transformed into a lively casino with blackjack, roulette, poker and craps games run by professional dealers. Also prize drawings, slot machines, a wine pull, and a special cake raffle. All to support parish programs and ministries. Tickets, $80 per person, include appetizers, two drinks and $200 in chips for games. RSVP and pay by April 22 by mailing a check payable to St. Francis and writing “Casino” in the memo.

On April 27 at 11:00 am, “Brunch & Bollywood” at the Weston Field Club is a family-friendly fundraiser by ExtraordiNari Connections, a nonprofit dedicated to educating girls and women in India. Dance performances, a chance to learn Bollywood dance moves, music, henna artistry, a bangle bracelet bar, raffle prizes, crafts and sports for kids, and brunch. Tickets, $40 per person age 10 up, $25 for children under age 10, available here.

On May 4 at 4:00, it’s the latest edition of Sunday Soundscapes, the popular musical series at the Weston Public Library. Performing: eGALitarian Brass, a chamber ensemble of top New York City women brass players with music in styles ranging from classical and jazz to popular hits. Free, but reservations are suggested, along with a donation at the door, $20 for adults, $10 for students.

An ongoing food drive through April 27 at St. Francis of Assisi supports Sisters of the Missionaries of Charity, who assist needy families in Bridgeport. Donations can be dropped off at the back of the church. Only specific items are needed. Please see our story for details.

At free “Pulling Together” workshops at Lachat Town Farm, you can learn how to identify, remove, and dispose of invasive plants and help promote a healthy environment for the farm and the growth of native plants. A two-hour workshop takes place on April 23 at 3:00, and a special one-hour program on May 4 is for younger volunteers and their parents, celebrating Earth Day. Register here.

In a Spring Egg Hunt on April 19 at Lachat (11:00 am and 1:00 pm) children hunt for colorful eggs and earn prizes, meet real bunnies, enjoy live music, get their faces painted, and create fun crafts. Special features: a s’mores bar and a photo op with the Spring Bunny. Rain or shine, tickets here. $20 per child, adults free. Bring your own basket.

On April 29, an interactive personal finance class for middle schoolers provides an understanding of investing and building wealth early. Led by Junior Investor Club founder Gavin Villepigue, the session introduces basic investment principles such as risk and reward, stocks and bonds, compound interest, and long-term financial planning. At the Weston Public Library from 3:30 to 4:30, register here.