RIDGEFIELD, CT — John Legend plays an intimate concert at the Ridgefield Playhouse's fall gala on Saturday night, and the Ridgefield Guild of Artists opens its Festive Home holiday marketplace with a Friday preview party. A.C.T. of CT has added a Sunday evening performance of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," the library marks Friday the 13th with a day of classic detective films, and Nod Hill Brewery has a Fleetwood Mac tribute on Friday and a free rock show on Saturday.
This Weekend's Arts & Entertainment
- Nina Sankovitch: "Universal Friend: Forgotten Hero of the American Revolution", Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. The author tells the true story of Universal Friend, a self-proclaimed genderless minister who, after waking from a long illness in 1776, founded communities open to anyone regardless of gender or race. Tickets are $15, or $10 for members and students. Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center, Garden House, 132 Main St.
- History and Overview of McKeon Farm, Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 to 8 p.m. Conservation Commissioner Peter Nichols, who taught biology and earth science at Ridgefield High School for 35 years, talks about the history of one of the town's prized open spaces and the spots visitors can tour there. Registration is required. Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St.
- "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical", Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 14, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 and 7 p.m. The Tony- and Grammy-winning musical follows Carole King from Brooklyn songwriter to "Tapestry," with songs including "You've Got a Friend" and "Natural Woman." The Sunday evening show is one of two performances the theater added; the run is extended through Nov. 22. It's rated PG and recommended for ages 8 and up. A.C.T. of CT, 36 Old Quarry Road
- Noir-vember Movie Day, Friday, Nov. 13, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A Friday the 13th marathon of classic detective films with free popcorn: "The Hound of the Baskervilles" (1939) at 10:30 a.m., "The Maltese Falcon" (1941) at 12:15 p.m. and "And Then There Were None" (1945) at 2:15 p.m. No registration is needed; drop in any time. Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St.
- Festive Home 2026, Preview party Friday, Nov. 13, 5 to 7 p.m.; sale Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Guild's annual holiday marketplace fills its galleries with ornaments, cards, knitwear, candles, pottery and other handmade gifts from more than 50 artisans, plus member art, with rooms decorated by local designers around the theme "Colors of the Season." The preview party has food, drinks and music; tickets are $25 online through Nov. 12 and $30 at the door. Shopping days are free and run through Dec. 13. Ridgefield Guild of Artists, 34 Halpin Lane
- At the Prospector, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 13-15, shows from noon to about 7:15 p.m. This weekend's films are "Godzilla Minus Zero" (R), "The Cat in the Hat" (PG), Martin McDonagh's "Wild Horse Nine" (R) with Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich, and "You Can See Everything" (R), a documentary from Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim. A sensory-friendly screening of "The Cat in the Hat" is Sunday at 10 a.m. The Prospector Theater, 25 Prospect St.
- Celebrating Family Storytime and Craft, Saturday, Nov. 14, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Picture-book authors Stefanie Foster Brown, Kate Hosford and Julie Leung read stories about grandparents, parents and children, then families make a keepsake together. Grandparents and siblings are welcome; registration is required. Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St.
- Mystery Writers of America Authors Panel, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2 to 3 p.m. Lynne Constantine, Karen Olson and Tessa Wegert of the group's New York chapter discuss their books and what's new in the genre, with Elise Hart Kipness moderating. Books on the Common will sell books for signing. Registration is required. Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St.
- Fall Gala: An Evening With John Legend, Saturday, Nov. 14, gala at 5 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. The EGOT winner plays a concert created for the Playhouse's fundraiser. Orchestra tickets include the pre-show gala in Yanity Gym, with food from chef Sarah Bouissou of À Table, cocktails and a silent auction; mezzanine and balcony tickets are concert only. Cocktail attire is suggested. The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road
- Portrait Art by Sara Kaplan, through Nov. 30, during library hours. Kaplan, a former architect and crossword constructor who began painting in 2018, shows portraits of friends, family and herself in the lower-level gallery. Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St.
This Weekend's Restaurants & Bars
- Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Friday, Nov. 13, doors at 6:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m. The eight-piece Boston band covers Fleetwood Mac from the Peter Green years through "Dreams" and "Go Your Own Way." It's a ticketed show in the Backspace. Nod Hill Brewery, 137 Ethan Allen Highway
- Mojohand, Saturday, Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m. The Brooklyn-based band plays country-soul rock from its third album, "Dungarees." It's a free show in the Backspace with first-come seating; no tickets or RSVP needed. Nod Hill Brewery, 137 Ethan Allen Highway
Between John Legend at the Playhouse, holiday shopping at the Guild, Carole King songs at A.C.T. and a Fleetwood Mac tribute at Nod Hill, Ridgefield has a full weekend ahead.
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