In the Community

On April 5 at Lachat, it’s high-energy gypsy swing by Caravan of Thieves, a duo of Fuzz and Carrie, performing energetic, audience-engaging jams inspired by swing, absurd theater, and early American folk. The show starts at 7:00, doors open at 6:00. Tickets, from $28.52 (including service fee) available here.

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 April 8, a free screening of “October 8,” a documentary that explores the explosion of antisemitism beginning the day after the October 7^th attack on Israel. At AMC Royale 6, 542 Westport Ave, Norwalk at 6:30 and 7:30. Registration for tickets here, as capacity is limited.

On April 9, for parents of all backgrounds, Rabbi Michael Friedman of Temple Israel shares information that was presented to Weston high school and middle school students about the impact of hate symbols. This community conversation is presented by the Weston Public School District and PTOs. It takes place at 6:30 pm in the Weston Middle School Library.

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.

On April 4, all are invited to the Women’s Club of Weston noon luncheon featuring jewelry expert Dianne Batista of Freeman’s-Hindman auction house and PBS’s “Antiques Roadshow.” At Blackstones Grille in Southport, a three-course prix-fixe lunch. Send checks ($45 per person, payable to WCW, Inc.) by March 28 to Women’s Club of Weston, care of Leslie Weiss, 99 Eleven O’Clock Road, Weston, CT 06883.

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.