June 2023 Concierge Calendar

Happy Summer ☀️ End of year parties, graduations, weddings, Father's Day...so many celebrations in June! And around town there is always something happening. Curated for you, we hope the following events & ideas will enlighten, entertain, inspire and help you & yours love where you live just a little bit more. Click on any image below for details — enjoy each & every hopefully sunny day!

6/1 Pride Kicking off Pride Month, Westport volunteers will install a rainbow sidewalk at Jesup Road & Taylor Place. And, it's just in time for Sunday's 3rd annual Pride Celebration at Jesup Green (12 - 4pm), with vendors, food trucks and kid-friendly activities. 6/2 Night of Laughs Come enjoy an evening of laughs & surprises featuring local improv comedy team Fairfield of Dreams. The show is made up right on the spot, based on audience suggestions. Light refreshments & bar available for this adult only event at the Westport Library.

6/3 Copps Island Celebrate and support Norwalk's Seaport Association with an island themed fundraiser. Docktails & Oysters is tonight at Norm Bloom & Son Oyster Farm (5 - 7 pm). Oysters, as fresh as they get! 6/4 Reelin' In the Years Logical Pretzel performs live at Weston History & Culture Center, kicking off 2023's Music at the Barn Series. Grab a picnic, a beverage & come enjoy the infectious music of Steely Dan, with our own David Weber on drums!

6/5 New Pond Farm A biennial event at New Pond Farm that showcases some of the region’s finest artists runs 6/3 - 6/11. Art demonstrations & activities too, all celebrating the timeless themes of nature & agrarian life inspired by this amazing Redding property. 6/6 Original Art No experience necessary! Create a watercolor landscape to complement your decor. Artist Katy Gary will guide you in this class (10:30 - 12:00) at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan.

6/7 Ambler on Green On Wednesdays, Ambler Farm brings its farm stand to the Wilton Town Green. Pick up your fresh produce from noon to 5pm. Saturday mornings you'll find them back at the farm for 2 times the freshness. 6/8 Get the T on Tea Step into the glass-enclosed Grace Farms Pavilion for a tasting of sustainably & ethically sourced tea from around the world. Sip a range of varietals and learn about the complex journey of an exquisite cup of tea.

6/9 Westport Pops Nationally recognized Staples High School Symphonic Orchestra and Band, Jazz Ensemble, Chorales and other small group ensembles perform live tonight. Get your tickets ASAP - link goes live on May 31st. 6/10 In the Meadows Will Evans, a multi-instrumentalist nominated for three New England Music Awards, comes to Lachat Town Farm. Opening for Will are Weston brothers, Kiran and Previn Edwards of the band Residual Groove! KMS sponsored event.

6/11 MoCA Honors The Westport Public Schools Visual Arts show, SPARK, returns to MoCA June 8-11. Inspired by the imagination and self-expression of students PreK-12, SPARK represents the creative spirit at work in Westport schools each day. 6/12 Love to Cook? It's time to put that chef's kitchen to good use — join Weston Library's Cookbook Club! Meeting monthly at noon, club members share recipes and provide inspiration.

6/13 Taco Tuesday Plenty of spots to get your fix this summer! Three new entries to the Westport market include Casa Me at Sconset Square (above), Mexicue on Main Street and soon-to-be-opened, much anticipated Tacombi on Post Road. All offer al fresco - fresh and outdoor - dining. 6/14 Best Friends Weston Library invites your child to bring their favorite stuffed animal to the library. After a story or two, the animals will stay over for a night of adventure. Your child will hear all about it when they come back Thursday morning.

6/15 Rock Stars An evening of pictures & behind- the-scenes stories of legendary 60's and 70's musicians from Janis Joplin to The Rolling Stones. Michael Friedman, a Fairfield native, discusses all in his new book Exposed, at the Fairfield Theatre Company. 6/16 Sand Jam Kicking off Fairfield's summer of movies at Jennings Beach is Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Get there early for the dance party with DJ Marvin Parsons at 6:30; movie starts at dusk. KMS sponsored event.

6/17 Visit the Farm Visit the farm stand at Wakeman Town Farm (WTF) on Saturdays (9am - 1pm) for all your fresh produce needs. WTF produce, honey & logo wear plus fresh flowers and select products from local vendors. Say hi to the animals too! 6/18 Canoe Paddle Travel with an Earthplace Naturalist along the Saugatuck River in search of egrets, osprey, ducks, shorebirds and more, Choose from a morning session (10-12) or afternoon (2-4). Perfect for you & Dad!

6/19 Bike Camp CT Audubon Society offers kids ages 9 -13 a week of off-roading. After covering bike safety & maintenance, they will average about 10 miles per day. Camp runs 9am - 4pm through 6/23. 6/20 Become a Docent There are a variety of volunteer options available at the Pequot Library! Hear about the opportunities today at 10:30. Docents will be trained to lead tours highlighting the history of the library building and the Southport village.

6/21 Kids Jam Fairfield's PBJ Concert Series kicks off this week featuring Tom Weber! Bring the kids to Sherman Green on Wednesday mornings (10:15 start) this summer for some lively fun. 6/22 Unicorn Baseball Calling all unicorn lovers... a fun and magical night at the park with a kids unicorn headband giveaway, games and crafts, and fun surprises. Minor league baseball fun as the Hartford Yard Goats take on the Sea Wolves.

6/23 Books & Blankets The Wilton Land Trust, Wilton Library & Wilton Go Green have come together to offer a unique, immersive experience. It's an opportunity for families to venture outside, explore nature, listen to stories & make up-cycled crafts. 6/24 Take It Easy Emulating the unmistakable sound of The Eagles, EagleMania thrills audiences with their stunning five-part harmony. Head to Sacred Heart Theatre & listen to Eagles' hits performed by the World's Greatest Eagles Tribute Band.

6/25 Sunday Shopper The Fairfield Farmers Market returns for its eighth year this summer. Historic Sherman Green is the place for a Sunday Farmers Market, 10am - 2pm, rain or shine. Pro tip: Bring your knives for sharpening! 6/26 Sip & View Westport Museum for History & Culture invites its members to see the renovated historic barn space and view never displayed collections. Not a member? Join today!

6/27 Hans Williams At just 21 years old, Hans has come a long way from handing out CDs of his own songs in 3rd grade. A rising senior at Tulane, he has amassed a following from New Orleans to his native state of Vermont. See him live at Levitt Pavillon in Westport tonight! 6/28 As You Like It Shakespeare on the Sound continues at Pinkney Park in Rowayton through July 2nd. Nightly at 7 pm, or catch a refresher/kids 30 minute version at 6pm. "All the world's a stage" and none more beautiful than that set on Long Island Sound.

6/29 Beach Party + Come one, come all to Compo Beach for Westport's 4th of July celebration. A highlight of the year, with fireworks sponsored by Melissa & Doug Bernstein. Organized by Parks & Rec and the Police Athletic League. 6/30 Indiana Jones The Sacred Heart University Community Theatre presents the fifth and final entry of Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones movie franchise. Catch it on opening day at 4 or 7:30 pm.

Newcomer or long-timer, we hope you all find something new to enjoy near home this month. Reach out to chat!

KMS Team at Compass M: 203.295.4375 kmsteam@compass.com kmscompass.com

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