Branford Weekend Guide: Scarecrows On The Green, Elm Shakespeare's Masquerade Gala And A Pork Roast Dinner

BRANFORD, CT — Downtown Branford fills with scarecrows Saturday, as the Garden Club's stroll on the Green is followed by Elm Shakespeare Company's masquerade gala at the Blackstone Library, with a library concert, a Branford Arts and Cultural Allliance artist reception, and a caterpillar documentary rounding out the weekend, from Thursday, Oct. 22, through Sunday, Oct. 25.

This Weekend's Arts & Entertainment

• Double Play — Thursday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m. An acoustic concert of Americana oldies, pop and blues on double bass, guitar and vocals, with the performers trading instruments; registration is required. James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main Street
• Fall Artist Reception — Friday, Oct. 23, 5 to 7 p.m. An evening of art and conversation celebrating local artists; admission is free. Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance (BACA), 1004 Main Street
• Scarecrows on the Green — Saturday, Oct. 24, 3 to 5 p.m. (rain date Sunday). The Branford Garden Club's 15th annual display comes with a downtown stroll, children's games, face painting, live music and prizes; scan QR codes for the Scarecrow Passport Contest to enter a drawing for a $150 basket of downtown merchant gift cards, and vote for the People's Choice scarecrow. Branford Garden Club, the Branford Green, 1019 Main Street
• "Curses & Cures" Masquerade Gala and Auction — Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Elm Shakespeare Company's second annual masquerade brings dancing and an auction that funds its free performances and youth programs; dress to captivate. Elm Shakespeare Company, James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main Street
• "The Extraordinary Caterpillar" — Sunday, Oct. 25, 1:30 p.m. The Conservation and Environmental Commission hosts a free screening of Jeff McKay's 60-minute documentary, featuring Doug Tallamy, entomologist David Wagner and The Caterpillar Lab. Town of Branford, James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main Street

This Weekend's Restaurants & Bars

• Pork Roast Dinner — Saturday, Oct. 24, take-out only, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Pork roast, mashed potatoes, red cabbage, green beans, applesauce, bread and dessert; it is $22, or $16 for a small portion. Order ahead by emailing taborlutheranchurch@gmail.com or calling 203-488-2541. Tabor Lutheran Church, 45 Tabor Drive

Hear Double Play Thursday, toast local artists at BACA Friday, stroll the scarecrows Saturday afternoon with a pork roast dinner to go, and put on a mask for Elm Shakespeare's gala that night.

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