Anthony Rodia brings his comedy tour to the Palace Friday, a ballet company dances 'Snow White' and two art shows open downtown. (Richard Kaufman/Patch Staff.)
STAMFORD, CT — Stamford's weekend mixes art openings at the Government Center and Emerson Hall with comedy and ballet at the Palace and a cabaret tea downtown, from Thursday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 18.
This Weekend's Arts & Entertainment
"New England By-the-Sea" artist's reception — Thursday, Oct. 15, 5 to 7 p.m. Meet British-born painter Jason R. Pritchard, whose oil paintings explore the light and changing character of the New England coast. The Mayor's Gallery, Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Boulevard
Art at Emerson Hall: An Emerging Artist Community Showcase — opening reception Friday, Oct. 16, 6 to 8:30 p.m. A free three-day show of 10 emerging Greater Stamford artists chosen from 29 applicants, presented by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Stamford and the Emerson Hall Foundation. Emerson Hall, 20 Forest Street
Anthony Rodia: Insanely Funny Tour — Friday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m.; doors 7 p.m. The Westchester-born comic, a former luxury-car finance manager who returned to stand-up in 2019; tickets start at $36. Stamford Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" — Saturday, Oct. 17, 4 p.m.; doors 3 p.m. The United European Ballet's Broadway-style production for all ages; tickets start at $45. Stamford Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street
High Tea and Cabaret — Saturday, Oct. 17, 3 to 6 p.m. The St. John's Women's Group hosts its annual tea and cabaret in the dining room; tickets are $40, $30 for seniors and $25 for students, at the door or online. St. John's Episcopal Church, 628 Main Street
Meet Jason Pritchard Thursday, see the emerging artists and laugh with Anthony Rodia on Friday, then choose between high tea and "Snow White" on Saturday afternoon.