Make Valentine's Day Cards, Catch A Neil Simon Play, And More This Weekend In CT

CONNECTICUT — Make personalized Valentine's Day cards, see a fun take on two popular children's stories, or catch Jesse Cook in concert this weekend in Connecticut.

There's something for everyone to enjoy in the Nutmeg State this weekend, beginning with "Little Red or the Three Pigs" for young audiences at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport through Feb. 8. "A double feature! Two acts with two different stories, but what happens when they meet! You didn’t think the story of Little Red or the Three Pigs were related, but one character connects the two…The big bad wolf! But wait, is he big and bad? Or is the Wolf just hungry because he and Grandma played Minecraft for too long?"

Also on Friday, Jan. 30: Moondance — The ultimate Van Morrison Tribute Show at Infinity Music Hall in Hartford. "Moondance is the ultimate Van Morrison Tribute Concert. This incredible show captures the Van Morrison concert experience like no other. You’ll hear classic tunes - Brown Eyed Girl, Moondance, Domino, It Stoned Me, Tupelo Honey, Wild Night, Into The Mystic, Caravan - just to name a few."

On both Friday and Saturday, Say It with Flowers: A Valentine Craft Workshop at The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford. "In this workshop, you’ll learn about the Victorian language of flowers and then use it to craft three paper Valentines that send exactly the message you want–platonic, familial, or romantic!"

Looking for a little laughter? Check out "Rumors" by Neil Simon at The Bradley Playhouse in Putnam through Feb. 8. "In this fast-paced comedy when guests arrive for a dinner party at the home of the Deputy Mayor of New York, they discover their host injured, his wife missing, and no explanation in sight. Desperate to avoid scandal, the couples spin outrageous cover stories—leading to a whirlwind of mistaken identities, frantic lies, and secrets, exploring the lengths people will go to in order to save face."

On Sunday, Feb. 1, enjoy the sounds of Drum Tao at the Fairfield University Quick Center for the Arts. "While wadaiko (taiko for short) drums have been a part of Japanese culture for centuries, Ikuo Fujitaka, the founder and artistic director of DRUM TAO (established in 1993), traces a bit of his inspiration to North America. After seeing Cirque du Soleil use a Japanese wadaiko drum in their show Mystère, he was inspired to build a production that would showcase traditional taiko drumming of Japan in a modern context."

Got an itch for some fine dining? On Saturday, Jan. 31, enjoy the Winter Dining Series at Taylor Brooke Winery in Woodstock. "Join us on Saturday 1/31/26 for a 6 course wine pairing dinner on the pavilion at Taylor Brooke Winery. (Snow date 2/1/26) Tickets are $175 including tax and gratuity. Our evening begins at 5:30PM with a craft cocktail from our bar, as you settle into the cozy pavilion, glowing with warmth from our pellet stove. Dinner begins promptly at 6PM with the first course served alongside Taylor Brooke’s most popular sparkling wine."

Also on Saturday, Jan. 31, after it was postponed from the 24th, Fire & Ice Family Funfest at the Litchfield Community Center in Litchfield. "Join us at The Litchfield Community Center for our annual Fire & Ice Family Funfest — a free outdoor celebration for all ages. Enjoy an afternoon filled with winter-themed activities, cozy fire pits, food, games, and family-friendly fun. Stroll through festive tents, warm up by the fire, roast marshmallows, and take part in activities hosted by local organizations. Whether you prefer the 'fire' or the 'ice,' there is something for everyone."