Westport's Full Weekend Guide: CraftWestport, Christian Finnegan At MoCA And Napoleon At Pemberley

WESTPORT, CT — More than 175 craftspeople fill Staples High School this weekend for CraftWestport, the Westport Country Playhouse closes its world-premiere Jane Austen sequel on Saturday, and MoCA CT hosts comedian Christian Finnegan on Friday and the Planet Female Global StoryFest on Saturday. Sunday brings a canoe trip on the Saugatuck and a free family concert at the Suzuki Music Schools.

This Weekend's Arts & Entertainment

• Ken Ludwig's "Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley", final performances through Saturday, Nov. 7. Emily Mann directs the world premiere of Ludwig's sequel, in which Napoleon Bonaparte turns up as a houseguest of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. Tickets start at $50; check the Playhouse's site for performance times. Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court
• Night at the Museum: An Evening of Comedy, Friday, Nov. 6, 8 to 9:30 p.m. Circle Comedy and Westport Parks & Rec present Christian Finnegan, known for "Chappelle's Show" and VH1's "Best Week Ever," with Heidi Grandberry. Tickets are $50, or $40 for members. MoCA CT, 19 Newtown Turnpike
• CraftWestport 2026, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 175 craftspeople and makers show ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber, wood, painting and more at the Women's League of Westport's festival. All-weekend admission is $13, $11 for seniors and $5 for ages 12 to 18; under 12 free. There's a cafe on site. Staples High School, 70 North Ave.
• Planet Female Global StoryFest, Saturday, Nov. 7, 5 to 10 p.m. The third annual festival of films, spoken word, music video and readings by female and female-identifying creators from around the world. Admission is $30, $25 for seniors and $20 for students. MoCA CT, 19 Newtown Turnpike
• Canoe Paddle, Sunday, Nov. 8, 1 to 3 p.m. Earthplace naturalists lead a paddle on the Saugatuck River in search of osprey, egrets and turtles; it's for ages 3 and up, $50 to $60, with registration. Earthplace, 10 Woodside Lane
• Children's Pillow Concert, Sunday, Nov. 8, 3 p.m. Pianist Andrew Armstrong and a woodwind quintet, including flutist Demarre McGill, play an informal concert for ages 4 and up, followed by a student masterclass. Tickets are free but must be reserved; bring a pillow. Suzuki Music Schools, 246 Post Road East

Shop handmade at Staples, laugh with Christian Finnegan, say goodbye to Napoleon at Pemberley and paddle the Saugatuck: Westport's weekend has range.

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