The Norwalk Lineup: Fun things to do the Weekend of Sept. 18

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Friday: September 18, 2026

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Rowayton Arts Center “RAC Masters” Exhibition

Time: Noon to 5 p.m.

Location: 145 Rowayton Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06853

Cost: Free

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The Rowayton Arts Center’s “RAC Masters” show, on view through Oct. 10, is a member-only small group exhibition featuring bodies of work from 11 artists, including Janine Brown, Kat Evans, and Andy Kimmel. The gallery, overlooking the Five Mile River, has been a Rowayton cultural fixture for more than 60 years, offering exhibits and art classes for all ages.

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Sing, Laugh, and Learn with Mr. Joe

Time: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location: SoNo Community Room, 10 Washington St., Norwalk, CT 06854

Cost: Free

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Mr. Joe brings his interactive children’s music show to the SoNo Community Room, blending singing, movement, and humor to build gross motor skills, finger dexterity, and social skills. A Connecticut and New England performer for years, he’s known for original songs and a warm, teacher-first approach that preschoolers and their caregivers have followed for decades.

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NPL Video Game Club

Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: Online via YouTube (Norwalk Public Library’s channel)

Cost: Free

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The Norwalk Public Library’s Video Game Club goes live on YouTube weekly, with in-house gamer Aldo playing a variety of video games while sharing fun facts and historical anecdotes and interacting with viewers. The family-friendly stream covers both classic and modern games, making it easy to tune in from home.

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Riftbound TCG Weekly

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Location: 326 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851, USA

Cost: $10

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Battlegrounds Gaming hosts a weekly tournament for Riftbound, the new trading card game based on League of Legends. The event runs three rounds for $10, and only genuine, authentic cards are allowed — no proxies or counterfeits.

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Magic FNM Lorwyn Eclipsed Draft

Time: 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (arrive by 6:50 p.m. to sign up)

Location: 326 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851

Cost: $20

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Battlegrounds Gaming hosts a Friday Night Magic booster draft using The Hobbit set. The format runs three rounds of best-of-three matches, with a booster pack awarded per match win and a bonus pack for anyone who goes 3-0. Players should arrive by 6:50 p.m. to sign up.

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Harmony: A New Musical

Time: 8 p.m.

Location: 509 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851

Cost: $59–$61 for preview performances, $56–$66 for regular performances (plus a $5 service fee and $3 facility fee per ticket)

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Music Theatre of Connecticut opens its 40th anniversary season with “Harmony,” a Drama Desk Award-winning musical featuring music by Barry Manilow. The show tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, a six-man vocal group who rose to fame in 1920s Berlin with their close harmonies and stage charisma, only to be torn apart by the rise of Nazi Germany over their inclusion of Jewish singers.

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Comedy Showcase in Norwalk

Time: 8 p.m.

Location: 13 North Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851

Cost: $31.95

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Producer and comic Dan Altano headlines a night of stand-up featuring top Connecticut and New York City comics, including Beau McDowell, Cody Marino, Heidi Grandeberry, and Ron Nobles. The Laurel Athletic Club rounds out the night with a full food menu and full-service bar; the venue is wheelchair accessible with on-site parking.

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Follow Suit LIVE

Time: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Location: 314 Wilson Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854

Cost: Free

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Follow Suit, a five-piece dual-lead-vocal dance rock band from the Hudson Valley, brings its high-energy sound to 314 Beer Garden. Known for strong vocals and tight musicianship, the band covers a wide range spanning rock, pop, country, R&B, disco, and hip-hop.

Deep Chemistry, LIVE

Time: 9 p.m. to midnight

Location: 148 Rowayton Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06853

Cost: Free

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Deep Chemistry plays a late-night set at Sails American Grill in Rowayton

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Saturday: September 19, 2026

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Ballet Storytime with Tutu School Westport

Time: 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Location: 50 Washington St, Norwalk, CT, 06854

Cost: Free

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Tutu School Westport will host a free 30-minute Ballet Storytime program at Norwalk Public Library. The program that includes a mini ballet lesson and a ballet storybook reading. The event is open to toddlers age 6 months to 3 years old. Registration and caregiver participation is required.

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Rowayton Arts Center “RAC Masters” Exhibition

Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: 145 Rowayton Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06853

Cost: Free

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ♿

The Rowayton Arts Center’s “RAC Masters” show, on view through Oct. 10, is a member-only small-group exhibition featuring work from 11 artists, including Janine Brown, Kat Evans, and Andy Kimmel. The gallery, overlooking the Five Mile River, has been a Rowayton cultural fixture for more than 60 years, offering exhibits and art classes for all ages.

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Civic Coffee Hour: Learn How to Get More Involved

Time:11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: 135 Washington St, Norwalk, CT 06854

Cost: Free

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This ongoing civic engagement series brings in one or two guest speakers each session to talk about topics the community can learn from, with past sessions covering mobility and transit, resilience, and composting. This session’s guests haven’t been announced yet.

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Coding Saturdays

Time: 11 a.m. to noon

Location: Online via Zoom

Cost: Free

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Coding Saturdays teaches kids how to code using Scratch, a free block-based programming language developed by MIT for creating interactive stories, games, and animations. The online session runs via Zoom, with login details emailed after registration. Students in grade 2 and above are welcome, and a parent or guardian is recommended to join younger children during the program.

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(Not) Just for Kids: Norwalk Symphony Orchestra

Time: 11 a.m. to noon

Location:  Main Children’s Area, 1 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850

Cost: Free

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Musicians from the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra bring live music to the Norwalk Public Library for an approachable, family-friendly hour designed to introduce kids to orchestral instruments and sound

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MTG Modern Weekly

Time: Noon to 3 p.m.

Location: 326 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT 06855

Cost: $10 plus tax

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Battlegrounds Gaming hosts its weekly Modern format Magic: The Gathering tournament, running three to four rounds depending on turnout. Players bring a 60-card deck with up to 15 cards in the sideboard, and matches are best-of-three. Prizes are awarded in store credit based on final record, with top payouts increasing when 10 or more players attend. The Magic Companion app is recommended but not required to register.

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Pokémon TCG League Play

Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: 326 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851

Cost: Free

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Battlegrounds Gaming hosts its weekly Pokémon TCG league, led by Professor Ed, with open, casual play for all skill levels. The league also has its own Discord community for players to connect between events.

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Robotics for Teens

Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Teen Room, Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850

Cost: Free

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Robotics for Teens teaches students how to build and program physical robots using LEGO Mindstorms EV3 kits. The in-person class welcomes students in grades 6 through 12, with a parent or guardian recommended for those in grades 6 and 7. Registration is required.

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Breathwork & Meditation Workshop with Elizabeth Soto-Baez

Time: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location: SoNo Community Room, 10 Washington St., Norwalk, CT 06854

Cost: Free

Certified breathwork facilitator and Reiki Master Elizabeth Soto-Baez leads a guided breathwork and meditation session open to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Participants set a personal intention, move through guided breathing, and close with quiet reflection, with an optional (never required) chance to share afterward.

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Blue Skies On Mars, LIVE

Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: 314 Wilson Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854

Cost: Free

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Blue Skies On Mars, a four-piece funk-jazz-jam collective from Fairfield, brings its own cosmic spin to familiar classics alongside finely crafted originals. The band’s members have played some of the Northeast’s most notable stages, including Brooklyn Bowl, Webster Hall, and Toad’s Place, making them a standout for fans of Connecticut’s emerging jam, rock, and funk scene.

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Harmony: A New Musical

Time: 8 p.m.

Location: 509 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851

Cost: $59–$61 for preview performances, $56–$66 for regular performances (plus a $5 service fee and $3 facility fee per ticket)

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Music Theatre of Connecticut opens its 40th anniversary season with “Harmony,” a Drama Desk Award-winning musical featuring music by Barry Manilow. The show tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, a six-man vocal group who rose to fame in 1920s Berlin with their close harmonies and stage charisma, only to be torn apart by the rise of Nazi Germany over their inclusion of Jewish singers.

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Sunday: September 20, 2026

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NPL Movie Weekends: Space Jam

Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (doors at 1 p.m., film starts around 1:30 p.m.)

Location: Full Auditorium, 1 Belden Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850

Cost: Free

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The Norwalk Public Library’s bimonthly Movie Weekends series, held in partnership with the Norwalk Film Festival, screens “Space Jam” with complimentary snacks in the auditorium. Michael Jordan teams up with the Looney Tunes to save them from alien kidnappers in a basketball showdown, with cameos from NBA stars like Charles Barkley and Larry Bird. Rated PG; runtime 1 hour, 28 minutes.

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Old School 203 LIVE

Time: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: 314 Wilson Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854

Cost: Free

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Old School 203, a Fairfield County band made up mostly of local teachers, has been playing together for nearly a decade. The dance band’s set spans Motown, ’60s and ’70s rock, and current hits, covering artists from Aretha Franklin and the Beatles to Michael Jackson and Amy Winehouse.

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Green Eyed Lady, LIVE

Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Location: 165 Fillow St, Norwalk, CT 06850

Cost: Free

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Green Eyed Lady, an award-winning Connecticut rock and soul cover band, plays a set spanning classic rock and soul favorites, moving from soft crooning during dinner and cocktail hours to seriously rocking the joint through the late-night dance hours. The band has been recognized as Fairfield County’s Best Cover Band and Best Rock Band in past Gold Coast awards.

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Trivia Sundays at Troupe 429

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: 3 Wall Street, Norwalk, CT 06850

Cost: Free

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Troupe 429, Norwalk’s LGBTQ+ bar, hosts Trivia Sundays, with five rounds for prizes that you can play solo or with a team. Happy hour runs from 7 to 8 p.m. The event is free, 21+, and the bar stays open until 1 a.m.

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Harmony: A New Musical

Time: 8 p.m.

Location: 509 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851

Cost: $59–$61 for preview performances, $56–$66 for regular performances (plus a $5 service fee and $3 facility fee per ticket)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🔁

Music Theatre of Connecticut opens its 40th anniversary season with “Harmony,” a Drama Desk Award-winning musical featuring music by Barry Manilow. The show tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, a six-man vocal group who rose to fame in 1920s Berlin with their close harmonies and stage charisma, only to be torn apart by the rise of Nazi Germany over their inclusion of Jewish singers.

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Buzzcocks: Celebrating 50 Years of Buzzcocks

Time: 8 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.)

Location: 71 Wall Street, Norwalk, CT 06850

Cost: $44.17+

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Damn Tall Buildings, a celebrated folk-bluegrass band based in Brooklyn, headlines a night of acoustic music at Pinkney Park. Support comes from The Cody Sisters, a contemporary folk and bluegrass act known across Colorado, the U.S., and the UK for propulsive instrumental solos and warm harmonies.

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