It took a world-shaking breakup for Amelia Day to find her true sound — and herself — embraced with the full range of her influences on “Ego Trip,” her genre-bending EP stacked high with alt-rock guitars, pop hooks, swooning keyboards, and the sharp songwriting of a lifelong storyteller. This is a free show. Reserve tickets here.

Children’s Series: Hopalong Andrew is a folk and western music artist who performs original and traditional cowboy-themed music. His latest release honors the incredible-but-true diverse and multicultural heritage of the American West. This is a free show. Reserve tickets here.

A rising force in music, Jessie Altman was named one of SPIN’s Top Emerging Artists. With over one million streams, she is known for soulful vocals and a cinematic sound. Her debut album Aftermath sparked major tours and growing buzz, with live performances that continue to set her apart. This is a free show. Reserve tickets here.

An evening of community, live music, fresh food, and family fun with local vendors offering fresh vegetables, flowers, artisanal foods, and unique home goods. For dinner, food trucks and food tents are on site, and you can enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail in the Barn Bar. You can also bring children's books for donation to Little Libraries (see our story). Lower lot parking, $20 and refunded in tokens for most vendor purchases, can be reserved on Lachat’s website. Park for free on the upper lot at 1 Ladder Hill Road South. Overflow parking is available at the Weston Field Club, with free shuttle service to the farm.

This five-piece indie-jam band from Southern Connecticut that has quickly carved out a rising presence on the modern jam landscape through fearless creativity and locked-in musical chemistry, blending psychedelic funk rock and thoughtful indie, thriving at the intersection of structure and spontaneity. This is a free show. Reserve tickets here.

Anthem Band’s live shows span roots to dance hall and their own original and diverse sound. The band has performed with numerous major acts, has toured the world, appeared on the Conan O’Brien show, and played at the Ronald Reagan Center for the NBA All Star Game after party. This is a free show. Reserve tickets here.

Channeling the performative schools of Louis Prima, Little Richard, and Cab Calloway, Danny Lipsitz leads The Brass Tacks in a dynamic ride of hit mid 20th century music in spectacular style, a high-energy ensemble of world-class talent. This is a free show. Reserve tickets here.

Early primary voting begins for the Democratic nominee for governor and the Republican nominee for Connecticut’s 4th Congressional district. Absentee ballots are also available. Early voting runs through August 9. See our coverage for more details.

Louisiana born and raised singer-songwriter and guitarist Joy Clark is charting her own path with her debut album Tell it to the Wind, both a declaration of her independence and a love letter to the traditions that shaped her. This is a free show. Reserve tickets here.

A Children’s Series performance by Flor Bromley, who dedicates her life to creating music for kids that elevates Latin culture and sharing her bilingual experience with a new generation, using global rhythms and the power of storytelling. This is a free show. Reserve tickets here.

Forged through the extreme highs and lows that come with living, Devon Gilfillian’s third album, “Time Will Tell,” was recorded in Nashville’s legendary RCA Studio A, live to tape on varispeed, mostly with single vocal takes. This is a free show. Reserve tickets here.

13-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Bonnie Raitt is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose unique style blends blues, R&B, rock, and pop. She broke through to the top in the early 1990s with albums,Nick of Time and Luck of the Draw, which featured hits “Something to Talk About” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” A ticketed, gala event with various price levels. Purchase tickets here.

The final day of primary voting to select the Democratic nominee for governor and the Republican nominee for Connecticut’s 4th Congressional district. See our coverage for more details, including sample ballots.

This New Orleans-based, multi-platinum band has earned a national following with their fusion of indie rock, soul, and folk, delivered through a powerful and high-energy live performance. Their new album “Get It Honest,” released on July 24 marks their first full-length release in over three years. A ticketed event with various price, seating, food and beverage options. Purchase tickets here.

A Children’s Series performance by Grammy Award winner Joanie Leeds, who has performed at venues nationwide including Lollapalooza, Clearwater Festival, The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Wolftrap and the Levitt Pavilion. On the radio, her music rose to #1 on Sirius XM’s Kids Place Live. This is a free show. Reserve tickets here.

The music of this social betterment campaign prog-rock quartet from Atlanta is prismatic, angular, jumpy, and eccentric, sure to inundate you with equal parts unadulterated bliss and realist catharsis. This is a free show. Reserve tickets here.

A celebration of the soulful depth of America’s library of song. From Curtis Mayfield to Stephen Foster, The Staple Singers, Hank Williams, Willie Dixon, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and more, Ohlman and a brilliant cast of singers and musicians will transport and uplift you. A not-to-be-missed, historic evening. This is a free show. Reserve tickets here.

An award-winning, genre-defying string trio celebrated for dynamic performances that seamlessly blend classical music with jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and popular styles. Renowned for artistry, versatility, and engaging stage presence, The String Queens have performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages. This is a free show. Reserve tickets here.

John Tobin Presents! delivers a slate of their funniest stand-up comedians for another free night of side-splitting laughs under the stars. This is a free show. Reserve tickets here.

Using everything from high energy pop, reggae, and rap beats to gospel and R&B-inspired ballads, father and daughter Fyutch and Aura V help children explore feelings of gratitude, excitement, and uncertainty, encouraging them to leave with a renewed sense of confidence and self-love. This is a free show. Reserve tickets here.

A tribute to the music of Carlos Santana, Borboletta keeps true to the afro-cuban, jazz, soul, blues, and rock roots of the music, capturing the electrifying energy of Santana’s live shows. This is a free show. Reserve tickets here.

Having sold out theaters and premier showcases for nearly 40 years, The Machine has forged a reputation of extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd. The New York-based quartet performs a diverse mix of The Floyd’s extensive 15- album repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits and obscure gems, with stellar musicianship and passionate delivery. A paid-ticket event with various price, seating, food and beverage options. Purchase tickets here.

Andy Frasco & The U.N. are long known as high-flying DIY renegades and loved for one-of-a-kind onstage audacity and kaleidoscopic musical fusion. Also appearing: Kitchen Dwellers, carving out their own lane in progressive roots music, with special guest Magoo, one of the most exciting new acts in progressive bluegrass. A paid-ticket event with various price, seating, food and beverage options. Purchase tickets here.

In honor of Miles Davis’s 100th birthday, the adventurous ensemble led by The War On Drugs drummer and Wilton native Charlie Hall focuses on three of Davis’s most revered and influential albums: 1969’s visionary and transcendental “In a Silent Way,” the 1970 magnum opus “Bitches Brew,” and 1971’s “Jack Johnson.” A paid-ticket event with various price, seating, food and beverage options. Purchase tickets here.

Billy & The Showmen, one of Connecticut’s most enduring club bands, specialize in hard-driving rhythm & blues, soul, and funk from the sixties and seventies. The band’s repertoire includes the best of James Brown, Rick James, Percy Sledge, Marvin Gaye, Kool & the Gang, Otis Redding, and classic Motown artists like The Temptations. This is a free show. Reserve tickets here.