WESTPORT, CT — The Westport Country Playhouse celebrates the opening of Ken Ludwig's world-premiere Jane Austen sequel, while Sunday brings a costumed Suzuki concert at Gilbertie's, an intuitive painting workshop at MoCA CT and close-up magic at the Delamar, from Thursday, Oct. 22, through Sunday, Oct. 25.
This Weekend's Arts & Entertainment
"Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley" — running Oct. 20 to Nov. 7. Ken Ludwig's world-premiere sequel to Jane Austen's novel has a Pride Night on Thursday, Oct. 22 (reception at 6 p.m.), an opening-night celebration with the company after Saturday's show and a post-show talkback Sunday. Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court
Swing Dance Class — Friday, Oct. 23, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A beginner-friendly date-night lesson for couples, with 45 minutes of instruction and 15 minutes of practice; it is $80 per couple. Ballroom Elegance Dance Studio, 877 Post Road East
Intuitive Abstract Expressionism with Melissa Benedek — Sunday, Oct. 25, starting at noon. An immersive painting session using color, movement, texture and music to let a painting unfold; no experience is needed. MoCA CT, 19 Newtown Turnpike
Spooky Suzuki Concert & Fair — Sunday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m. Suzuki Music Schools students perform spooky music in costume, followed by treats, drinks and carnival games (game tickets sold online or on site); the concert is free. Suzuki Music Schools, Gilbertie's Herb Gardens, 7 Sylvan Lane
"Parlor of Impossibilities" — Sunday, Oct. 25, 4 p.m. Las Vegas headliner Jason Bird performs sleight of hand and mind reading for just 60 guests per show, after sold-out runs in West Hartford. Parlor of Impossibilities, The Delamar Westport, 1595 Post Road East
Learn to swing Friday, catch "Napoleon at Pemberley" on its opening weekend, and spend Sunday painting at MoCA, listening to Suzuki students at Gilbertie's and watching Jason Bird's magic at the Delamar.