| SUNDAY · JULY 26, 2026 |
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THE
County Scoop
EVENTS · EATS · ESCAPES IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY
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Good morning, Fairfield County.
Weird Al Yankovic brings the Bigger & Weirder Tour to the Bridgeport amphitheater Tuesday night, one of eight live shows on the calendar this week. Art Garfunkel plays the intimate room at the Ridgefield Playhouse the same evening. Qahwah House, the Yemeni coffee brand, opens its first Connecticut location at 65 Broad Street in Stamford today. Pour the coffee and let’s map out Monday through Thursday.
Here is your week. -- Byron, The County Scoop
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ON THE AGENDA
01 · The Scoop, 5 things worth knowing
02 · The week ahead, night by night
03 · Sunday supper, where we’re booking
04 · One bit of good news to end on
05 · You weigh in, this week’s question
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Five good things, no doom required.
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Qahwah House, the eight-generation Yemeni coffee brand, opens its first Connecticut location at 65 Broad Street today, with cardamom and ginger drinks and beans sold by the bag.
A connected American Eagle and Aerie store of more than 10,000 square feet is opening this summer on the upper level across from Apple, with Lovesac and an expanded lululemon close behind.
Greenwich-raised Amie Knox brings “Time and Other Materials,” her film on five women artists and their studios, home to the Bruce Museum.
Norwalk Hospital is the first in Connecticut to offer histotripsy, which uses focused ultrasound to treat liver tumors with no surgery, needles, or radiation.
The town’s beautification group marks its 40th year with awards for residents, businesses, and groups whose gardens and green projects have made the place look better.
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Featured · Tuesday
Weird Al Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder Tour
Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, Bridgeport · Tue Jul 28 · 7:30 PM
Weird Al runs the Bigger & Weirder Tour into the Bridgeport waterfront amphitheater with his longtime band on Tuesday. The venue sits a short walk from the Metro-North station.
Photo: weirdal.com / official tour
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Monday Jul 27
Elicit Brewing runs a bingo night where the callers are songs, not numbers. Name the tune, mark your card, take the round. Details → |
Pinot’s Palette trades paintbrushes for stems this Monday and walks you through building a modern bouquet to carry home. Bring a friend. Details → |
The General Hospital co-stars bring their live show to the Stamford club for a night of soap-set stories and off-script back and forth. Tickets → |
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Tuesday Jul 28
Half of Simon and Garfunkel plays the intimate Ridgefield room, trading songs and stories from a six-decade catalog. Tickets → |
Ridgefield’s free outdoor series is back at Ballard Park. Details → |
Soul and R&B singer Amelia Day headlines a free night on the Levitt lawn beside the Saugatuck River. Details → |
Roll out a mat among the Bartlett’s gardens for an evening flow as the light drops. RSVP → |
Trumbull’s morning concert series gives the little ones a reason to dance before nap time. Details → |
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Wednesday Jul 29
Danbury’s taproom hands the mic to whoever signs up, from local songwriters to first-timers to the occasional ringer. Details → |
Kids’ musician Hopalong Andrew brings singalongs to the free Levitt children’s series. Details → |
Lie back at Earthplace as Lisa Pak moves through singing bowls and gongs for an hour of reset. RSVP → |
The library’s summer storytime keeps the morning easy with books, songs, and a room full of restless toddlers. Details → |
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Thursday Jul 30
The Grammy-winning duo brings its arena pop-rock to the Bridgeport waterfront amphitheater. Tickets → |
The American Idol winner plays the small StageOne room. Tickets → |
Pop singer-songwriter Jessie Altman closes the week with a free set on the Levitt lawn. Details → |
College and pro hockey talent hits the ice at Sacred Heart’s Martire Arena for an exhibition showcase. Tickets → |
Townsend Bar and Cinema hosts an early celebration screening of the new Spider-Man, which opens nationally July 31. A complimentary BERO tasting runs from 6:30 to 8:30; the film screens at 8:30. Tickets → |
Twin Brooks Park fills with local produce, bread, and prepared food into the evening. Details → |
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Himalaya SoNo
Nepalese and Tibetan · Norwalk
Connecticut Magazine named Himalaya SoNo a top new restaurant this year, and the momos and thukpa are why. Owner Nwang Sherpa runs it on Washington Street, open Sunday from 1 PM.
Photo: himalayasono.com
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$1,100,000
4 BD · 3 BA · Just Listed · 101 Studio Rd, Stamford
A four-bedroom on a quiet North Stamford road, freshly listed and a short hop from the Merritt.
Photo: Coldwell Banker / MLS 24190870
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ONE GOOD THING
At Meals-on-Wheels of Greenwich, a table of students has started tucking handwritten cards into the meal bags before they go out.
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What is your summer show sweet spot?
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Forward this to whoever you make plans with.
-- Byron, The County Scoop
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