April 16, 2014 Fairfield Theater Company Presents: B.B. King

Friday, April 18 @ 8 p.m.

The Klein

At 88, B.B. King is a living legend, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame blues guitarist with 15 Grammy Awards, multiple plantinum-selling records and an unparalleled reputation in the world of blues and rock 'n' roll. King's current North American tour brings him to Bridgeport's Klein Auditorium on Friday, April 18. Doors Open: 7 p.m.

Tickets: $45-$115

For more info go to : theklein.org Park City Pop Up!

B:Hive Bridgeport, 285 Fairfield Ave.

Saturday, April 19

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Peruse vintage clothes and handmade jewelry, taste organic juices and family-farmed coffee at Park City Pop Up! on Saturday, April 19. The free event, being held at B:Hive Bridgeport , a co-working space located in downtown, will showcase nine female crafter-entrepreneurs from Connecticut. Admission: Free For more information: Check out the event page on Facebook

Bridgeport Bazaar & General Market

Saturday, April 19

12 p.m.-5 p.m.

Historic Arcade Mall

The marketplace is a great place to shop, mingle and support local artisans and small businesses. You'll find local goods, crafts, art, vintage clothes, jewelry, furnishings, food, music and more awesomeness! Bring your wallet and your appetite!

Free Admission for all

For more info go to: dotankbridgeport.com Created Characters: Barnum's Transformation of the Ordinary to the Extraordinary

Wednesday, April 23, @ 12:15 p.m.

Barnum Museum



The Barnum Museum's monthly Sneak Peek series continues with Created Characters: Barnum's Transformation of the Ordinary to the Extraordinary. This lunchtime program will feature artifacts that reveal the true stories behind Barnum's 'cast of characters' from the Feejee Mermaid to Tom Thumb. During this informal presentation, the Museum's Registrar, Melissa Houston, will explore some of the stories key to our understanding of P.T. Barnum, and using artifacts in the museum's collection, corroborate or bring to light what really happened. For example, was Albert the elephant really given to the Smithsonian? Did Barnum visit Waterloo with Tom Thumb? Was the Feejee mermaid the only mermaid Barnum ever exhibited? For more info go to: barnum-museum.org





Bridgeport PAL Easter Village

Wednesday, April 16 & Thursday, April 17 from 3-6 p.m.

Friday, April 18 & Saturday, April 19 from 1-6 p.m.

Bridgeport PAL's annual Easter Village is open now through Saturday, April 19. The Easter Village features photos with the Easter Bunny, along with Easter-related crafts and activities for children. Times and dates: April 16, 17, 3-6 p.m.; April 18, 19, 1-6 p.m. Admission: $2. Photo with the Easter Bunny is $10 For more information call (203) 576-7604. Godspell

Friday, April 18 @

8 p.m.

Saturday, April 19 @

5 p.m. & 8 p.m.

The Bijou Theatre

Godspell is one of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time. Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, GODSPELL is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance and love. Conceived and originally directed by John Michael Tebelak , with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz is one of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time. Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, GODSPELL is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance and love. Tickets: Theatre Seats $20 & Table Seats $25



The Mishaps of Miss. Hops

Saturday, April 19

@ 2 p.m.

The Bijou Theatre

Come be a part of some good ol’ springtime fun, and enjoy our great Easter musical, The Mishaps of Miss. Hops: A Bunny’s Tale! The creator of Santa’s Crazy Christmas Special, Anthony Meath, brings us another holiday-inspired gem of a show – don’t miss out on being a part of it! Follow Miss. Hops as she tries to discover the secret to her magical ways, befriends Peter Cottontail, and has to help defeat the Big Bad Wolf – oh my! Once you venture into this world of tie-dye and magic, you may never want to leave!

Tickets: $5 for children & $15 for adult For more info go to:

thebijoutheatre.com Aladdin

Saturday, April 19 @ 12 p.m.

Downtown Cabaret Theatre

Join us on our magic carpet ride to a mystical land of genies, sorcerers, and musical comedy. This Cabaret original tells the classic story of Aladdin and the Genie of the lamp as they try to win the heart of the beautiful Princess Adrianna while hiding from the evil magician, Abanazer. Loaded with music, physical comedy, and fun characters, this production is sure to grant your Cabaret wishes. Tickets: $27

For more info go to:

dtcab.com Evening Lecture Series: Exploring Galapagos

Wednesday, April 16

7 - 8 p.m.

The Zoo's evening lecture series engages audiences of all ages, especially lifelong learners, who have an appetite for delving deeper into the wonders of wildlife. In this lecture, Stefanie Morton will guide us on an unforgettable journey to the Galapagos Islands. $5 suggested donation. Refreshments will be served.

Location: Hanson Exploration Station

For more info go to:

beardsleyzoo.org

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