This weekend in Stamford: Pollinator Day downtown, the Doo Wop Project at the Palace, and Best of the Eagles
This weekend in Stamford: Pollinator Day downtown, the Doo Wop Project at the Palace, and Best of the Eagles
Happy Thursday, Stamford. After a big Juneteenth weekend, the city eases off the gas a little. This one is built for slower pleasures: bees and gardens on Saturday, two crowd-pleasing nights at the Palace, and a Sunday you can spend making something with your hands.
Best for families this weekend: Pollinator Day at Designs by Lee, where the Adopt-a-Bee experience turns a Saturday morning into the rare outing that is both genuinely fun and quietly educational.
Friday, June 26
The Doo Wop Project at the Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street (downtown). Stars from Broadway's "Jersey Boys" and "Motown" trace the doo-wop sound from the street corner to the modern pop chart. Warm, familiar, and a little nostalgic in the best way. Adults, tickets.
Outdoor Handmade Popup Show at Cummings Park (Shippan). A waterfront market of local makers, the kind of low-key browse that pairs well with a walk along the Sound. Free to attend, all ages, details.
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In Case You Missed It
The Yerwood Center is finally getting fixed. The West Side community institution, closed after asbestos was found, is undergoing a renovation north of $1M. For a building that has anchored its neighborhood for generations, this is overdue good news. Source: Stamford Advocate.
Somebody in Stamford is having a very good week. A big scratch-off prize was sold in the city, per the state lottery. No word yet on who, but check the junk drawer where you keep old tickets. Source: Patch Stamford.
Stamford broke ground on a $446 million Westhill High School. The new building is the largest school construction project in the city's history, the kind of number that reshapes a district budget for a generation. Source: Patch Stamford.
Saturday, June 27
Pollinator Day at Designs by Lee, plus the Adopt-a-Bee Experience. A morning built around the insects that keep the whole garden running, with a hands-on adopt-a-bee program the kids will talk about for a week. All ages, family-friendly, Eventbrite.
Best of the Eagles at the Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street (downtown). A faithful run through the catalog, "Hotel California" and all. You know whether this is your night by whether you just started humming. Adults, tickets.
In Living Color Opening Reception at the 203 Art Space, fifth floor of Stamford Town Center. A new exhibition opening with the artists in the room, proof the mall's top floor has quietly become one of the more interesting rooms downtown. All ages, details.
XenHouse Bootcamp at Harbor Point Commons Park (South End). An outdoor group workout on the water for anyone who would rather earn the weekend than sleep through it. All levels, adults, Eventbrite.
Sunday, June 28
Craft and Sip DIY Jewelry Class at Third Place by Half Full Brewery. Make a piece, have a beer, leave with something you did not buy off a shelf. Adults, Eventbrite.
Sushi and Sake Dinner Experience at 1 Greyrock Place (downtown). A guided pairing dinner for the date-night crowd who likes a little ceremony with the meal. Adults, reservations on Eventbrite.
On the Horizon
Independence Day is a week and a half out. Stamford's July 4 fireworks and Alive at Five summer plans are firming up, and we will carry the where and when as the city confirms. Mark the calendar now if you want a good spot.
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