Latest Events in Wayne County(December Updated)

Prepare to be thoroughly entertained at the Standup Comedy Show taking place at Elicit Brewing Co in Fairfield, CT on Thursday, May 9th at 8:00 PM. The event, named "That's Fair Comedy," promises an evening filled with laughter as talented comedians showcase their skills on stage. The lineup includes Mike Finoia from Impractical Jokers, Liz Glazer, the winner of the legendary Boston Comedy Festival, Cody Marino featured at the New York Comedy Festival, Beau McDowell from Losers with a Dream with Lisa Lampanelli, and Nick Scopoletti from the New York Comedy Festival. The venue, Elicit Brewing Co, located at 111 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825, will open its doors at 7:00 PM for guests to enjoy a beverage or two before the show starts. Tickets for this amusing event are priced at $23.18. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a night of non-stop laughter and good vibes in Fairfield. Mark your calendars for a memorable evening of comedy on May 9th!

Witness the Summerfield Olympian Swim Clinic on May 24 from 5-8pm in San Antonio, where 2x Olympian, 5x Medalist, and Team USA Captain, Josh Davis, will share his Core 7 Tips for Peak Performance and Fast Swimming. Join the event hosted by San Antonio's 3x Gold Medalist at 2600 Fairfield Bend Dr. Dive into the secrets of all four strokes, starts, turns, and STREAMLINES with American Record Holder Josh Davis. Seize this exclusive opportunity for just $50. Limited to 30 swimmers, secure your slot promptly! The schedule includes registration at 5:00pm, followed by water instruction from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Conclude the evening with closing stories, Q&A, and the chance for pictures and autographs until 8:00pm. Elevate your swimming skills and happiness with the expert guidance of Josh Davis. For further details and reservations, contact Josh at 210.889.7667 or josh@joshdavis.com.

Experience a captivating evening of dance at the IDC Spring Dance Concert presented by Iowa Dance Collective. Witness the talent of our students as they showcase their skills in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Acrobatics. The renowned Jon Lehrer Dance Company from New York City has choreographed a mesmerizing piece for our Modern/Contemporary Students that is not to be missed. Performers aged 18 months to 18 years promise a diverse and entertaining show. Perhaps even a special appearance by adult dancers will surprise the audience. Don't miss this unforgettable event at Fairfield Arts & Convention Center in Fairfield, Iowa, on May 24, 2024. Tickets are priced from $0 to $20. Mark your calendars for a night filled with exceptional performances at the IDC Spring Dance Concert.

Experience an insightful discussion with renowned author Joyce Maynard at Watchung Booksellers/The Kids' Room in Montclair. Delve into the captivating narrative of her latest novel, "How the Light Gets In," as she engages in a dialogue with Alice Elliott Dark. This eagerly awaited sequel to the beloved "Count the Ways" unfolds a compelling tale spanning three generations of a family led by the resilient matriarch, Eleanor. Following the loss of her former husband, Eleanor, at fifty-four, returns to the New Hampshire farm where they raised their children, including their brain-injured son, Toby. As Toby's siblings navigate their own lives in Seattle and Vermont, underlying tensions and unresolved emotions lurk beneath the seemingly stable surface. This event, scheduled for June 19, 2024, offers a profound exploration of familial dynamics and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Admission is free, providing an enriching opportunity to engage with the profound themes woven into Maynard's narrative.

Don't miss the unveiling of Julia Phillips's latest novel, "Bear," at Watchung Booksellers/The Kids' Room in Montclair. Dive into a captivating story of two sisters whose lives take a dramatic turn with the arrival of an unexpected visitor, intertwined with themes of family, fixation, and an enigmatic woodland creature. This masterpiece by the acclaimed author of "Disappearing Earth" has garnered anticipation from Oprah Daily, CNN, Publishers Weekly, and Lit Hub as one of the most awaited books of the year. Praised by Ann Patchett as "Thrilling and propulsive, glorious and terrifying," Julia Phillips showcases her brilliance once again in this haunting and beautiful narrative, earning a starred review from Publishers Weekly. Having previously achieved critical acclaim with "Disappearing Earth," a National Book Award finalist and New York Times' 10 Best Books of the Year, Phillips resides in Brooklyn with her family. Mark your calendar for June 27, 2024, to attend this remarkable event at 44 Fairfield Street, Montclair, NJ 07042. Admission is free, offering a rare opportunity to experience Phillips's literary prowess firsthand.

Join us in welcoming Joshua Leifer, author of Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life Join us in welcoming journalist and editor Joshua Leifer, author of Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life, in conversation with The Forward editor-in-chief Jodi Rudoren. Tablets Shattered is Joshua Leifer’s lively and personal history of the fractured American Jewish present. Formed in the middle decades of the twentieth century, the settled-upon pillars of American Jewish self-definition (Americanism, Zionism, and liberalism) have begun to collapse. The binding trauma of Holocaust memory grows ever-more attenuated; soon there will be no living survivors. After two millennia of Jewish life defined by diasporic existence, the majority of the world’s Jews will live in a sovereign Jewish state by 2050. Against the backdrop of national political crises, resurgent global antisemitism, and the horrors of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, Leifer provides an illuminating and meticulously reported map of contemporary Jewish life and a sober conjecture about its future. Beginning with the history of Jewish immigrants in America and traversing today’s Jewish landscape, Tablets Shattered charts the universal quest to build enduring communities amid historical and political rupture. Information Source: Watchung Booksellers | eventbrite

Join us in welcoming author Honor Moore for the release of her memoirA Termination,in conversation with Clara Bingham, author ofThe Movement. _______________ Not my lover, not my parents, and they said I couldn't tell a friend. . . In 1969, Honor Moore was twenty-three, a theater student yearning for love and working for radical change, but studying administration and keeping secret, even from herself, her wish to imagine the world by becoming a poet. There was an older lover, a professor, and, with another man, an unwanted sexual encounter. That spring, she had an abortion. A Termination is the story of the young woman who made that decision, and of how that act of resistance, then shrouded in fear and silence, has reverberated throughout her life since. Angry, nostalgic, questioning, and romantic, the memoir pursues the associations of memory, moving from the New Haven of Yale Drama School, the Living Theatre and the Black Panthers; to the New York City of theater, jazz, and the Chelsea Hotel; the Berkshires of rock and roll at Tanglewood, and Chicago in the wake of the 1968 Democratic Convention. Framing the story is a self-portrait of the author fifty-five years later, a woman with a sexual past, a poet who has made her own way. A lyric, searching memoir, A Termination asks what it means to write with full honesty about one's life—to explore who we were, and how our choices shape and allow who we become. Information Source: Watchung Booksellers | eventbrite

⭐ The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy returns to Bridgeport for a haunting sequel that delves even deeper into the macabre. This time, the Poe Historians bring four new tales from Poe's dark imagination to life, each paired with a fresh selection of classic cocktails. Highlights ✨ Step into the world of Edgar Allan Poe in this 4-part chilling cocktail experience 🍸 Sip on delicious themed cocktails, each expertly crafted and paired with each tale 😱 Hear Edgar Allan Poe's work reimagined, as told by the Poe Historians 📚 No need to have seen Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Part I to enjoy the thrilling Part II! General Info 📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes 📍 Location: Bijou Theatre 👤 Age requirement: 21+ with valid ID ♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant ❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here Description After the mesmerizing success of the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy, the doors have opened once more, inviting you to step deeper into the shadows of Poe's most harrowing tales. Step into a night of literary horror as you explore the dark worlds of Edgar Allan Poe once more. Prepare for an immersive experience that will transport you into the chilling tales of The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, The Pit and the Pendulum, and The Fall of the House of Usher, each brought to life with eerie detail. As you delve into these chilling tales, savor four expertly crafted cocktails, each paired to enhance the haunting atmosphere of the story it accompanies. With every sip, feel the spine-tingling essence of Poe's masterpieces seep into your soul. A night of gothic elegance and macabre delight awaits those brave enough to attend. Experience an even more chilling night of storytelling and spirits in this next chapter of the Speakeasy series in Bridgeport! Information Source: Bijou Theatre Bridgeport | eventbrite

Join us in welcoming acclaimed Irish author Sophie White for the U.S. release of Where I End, in conversation with Laura Sims, author of How Can I Help You. Winner of the Shirley Jackson Award, Where I End is a modern gothic horror where a young woman falls into a dark obsession after a new artist and her baby arrive on her small Irish island. Described by New York Times–bestselling author John Connolly as “perhaps the finest Irish horror novel of the 21st century,” Where I End is a modern Irish gothic that will pull readers into its undertow of family resentments and relentless obsession. Information Source: Watchung Booksellers | eventbrite

Welcome to the Dessert Staged Reading of Pygmalion! Join us for an evening of theatrical delight at Morning Star Studio - Creative Arts and Yoga Center. Immerse yourself in the classic tale of transformation and identity as we bring George Bernard Shaw's masterpiece to life. Indulge in delicious desserts while enjoying this unique performance. Don't miss out on this special event! Information Source: Richard Morell | eventbrite