SUNDAY · JULY 5, 2026 NO. 004
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EVENTS · EATS · ESCAPES IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Happy Sunday, Fairfield County.
Divinity Roxx, who spent five years as Beyonce's bassist and musical director, is playing a free show for kids on the Levitt lawn Wednesday. Monday is quiet the week after the Fourth, but the week fills in fast. Coffee's on, here's your week.
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
The Outlook
MON
rain
75°
62°
TUE
storm
77°
62°
WED
partly cloudy
80°
66°
THU
sunny
87°
70°
01 · THE SCOOP
Five things worth knowing.
The New York banana-pudding institution is bringing its first Connecticut location to downtown Stamford, run by local operator Kelly Fitzpatrick under her Blue Park Restaurants. She expects to open it between late summer and early fall.
Tim Topi, who runs Wave Hill Breads, has opened TAC Burger, a smash burger counter in Norwalk.
The vintage-clothing seller trades pop-ups for a permanent shop at 1139 Post Road on the Brick Walk, a spring move from its old Black Rock spot.
The Aldrich Decennial: I am what is around me fills the Ridgefield museum with 40 living Connecticut artists, the first run of a survey it plans to repeat every ten years, up through January 10.
Dogfather Grooming cut the ribbon last month on a full-service pet salon at 1125 Post Road in Fairfield, grooming and washes for the four-legged set.
02 · THE WEEK AHEAD
Sarah McLachlan, Better Broken Tour
Photo: Better Broken Tour
Featured · Wednesday
Sarah McLachlan, Better Broken Tour
Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, Bridgeport · Wed July 8 · 7:30 PM · Ticketed
Grammy winner Allison Russell opens, so get there for the doors, not the headliner. Lawn seats are the move on a warm night, and the harbor breeze off Bridgeport does the rest.
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Monday JUL 6
Stamford Rhythmic Yoga with Live Drumming · 7:00 PM · Free
A breath-led flow on the Grand Steps at Mill River Park, set to live percussion. Bring a mat, the grass fills up on a clear night. Details →
Tuesday JUL 7
Fairfield John Searles, Single Girls Are Not Alone book launch · 6:30 PM
The Fairfield author launches his new novel at the university bookstore, with a reading and a signing. Come with a question, he answers them. Details →
Ridgefield CHIRP Concert, Mr. Sun · 7:00 PM · Free
The string band Mr. Sun plays the free Ridgefield concert series in Ballard Park. Pack a low chair, the lawn seats go fast. Details →
Ridgefield The Great American Soulbook · 7:30 PM · $72 and up
A revue of Motown and soul standards at the Ridgefield Playhouse. Balcony seats sell out first for the big-band nights. Tickets →
Stamford Open Flow Yoga at Triangle Park · 6:00 PM · Free
A free evening class on the green at Harbor Point, right on the water. All levels, mats not provided, so bring your own. Details →
Wednesday JUL 8
Westport Divi Roxx Kids at the Levitt · 7:00 PM · Free
Divinity Roxx, who spent five years as Beyonce's bassist and musical director, plays a free family show on the Levitt lawn. It moves, kids do not stay seated. Details →
Stamford Pilates After Dark at Hop and Vine · 7:00 PM · $39.19
A candlelit mat class inside a Stamford taproom, 21 and up, drink after. Spots are capped, so it books out. Tickets →
Bridgeport Sarah McLachlan, Better Broken Tour · 7:30 PM
The Better Broken Tour lands at the amphitheater with Grammy winner Allison Russell opening. Lawn seats and a harbor breeze, get there for the opener. Tickets →
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Thursday JUL 9
Stamford Fairfield County Dance Festival · 6:30 PM · Free
Local companies take the outdoor stage at Mill River Park for a free night of ballet and contemporary work. Come early, the good lawn spots near the stage go first. Details →
Westport Richiman and Groove Nice at the Levitt · 7:30 PM · Free
A free night of soul and groove on the Levitt lawn to close the week. Claim a patch of grass by 7, it fills in. Details →
Greenwich Celebrate America 250, Greenwich Townscape mural debut · 5:30 PM · Free
The Greenwich Library unveils seven mural panels built over five months from residents' photos and memories, shown together for one night before they are installed for good. Bluegrass from On the Trail plays alongside. Details →
Bridgeport Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market, opening day · 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
The market's season opens on McLevy Green with a cooking demo from Chef Raquel Rivera, live music, and the usual growers and makers. A daytime stop, worth the trip for the first haul. Details →
03 · SUNDAY SUPPER
Kawa Ni, Westport
Photo: Kawa Ni
Kawa Ni
Japanese izakaya · Westport
Order the roasted clams in kimchi butter and the Szechuan pork dumplings, then keep the small plates coming. It is open Sunday evening from 4, tucked at Bridge Square over the Saugatuck, so a bar seat beats a wait.
Book a table
2 Blue Mountain Court, Norwalk
Photo: Coldwell Banker Realty
House of the Week
$1,295,000
4 BD · 3 BA · Colonial · 2 Blue Mountain Court, Norwalk
A standalone Colonial, one of seven homes tucked on a cul-de-sac that overlooks a pond. Open-concept kitchen and family room with a gas fireplace, hardwood floors throughout, and an attached two-car garage.
See the listing
ONE GOOD THING
Coffee for Good, the nonprofit cafe on Maple Avenue in Greenwich, trains and hires young adults with disabilities, one shift at a time.
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