Pickleball America will host the premiere “Pickle for a Purpose” Tournament on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from Noon – 5 pm at its indoor pickleball venue — one of the largest in the US — 140 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT. The event benefits Future 5, which for 14 years has helped more than 950 under-resourced Stamford student members achieve their academic, career, and life goals. Currently, 160 students are waitlisted to join the program. “We are very excited to partner with Pickleball America for this spring fundraiser to help drive Future 5 forward. It will allow us to expand services, suppor ..read more

The Ferguson Library’s annual “A Novel Affair” returns with an evening of food and festivities to benefit Stamford’s library. It will be held Thursday, April 11 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Main Branch in Stamford Downtown. A Novel Affair is the Ferguson Library’s major fundraiser, and the dollars raised go to support vital programs and services, such as job skills training, English language learning, children’s early literacy programs and events such as author programs that bring the community together. This year’s honorees are Steven Frederick and Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky for t ..read more

On Friday, April 5, The Palace Theatre in Stamford will welcome award-winning country trio Lady A for the nonprofit’s 12th Annual Gala. The event is The Palace’s largest annual fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the organization and its arts education programs. Over the course of their decade-plus career, Lady A has become one of the 21st century’s premier vocal groups, blending deeply felt emotions with classic country sounds. A country radio staple, the trio has amassed record-breaking success ushering in 10 number one hits with more than 18 million album units and 34 million tracks sold an ..read more

KP Anderson is an entertainment veteran who has served as a tv writer/showrunner for some big names in TV and comedy! Suffice to say, he knows comedy and what it takes to become a star. So, on March 21 when the writer and comedian brings his next project to life at the New York Comedy Club Stamford, you can expect to have some big laughs!   In addition to being a respected veteran standup comic, KP Anderson has written for and Executive Produced comedy TV shows starring Stephen Colbert, Joel McHale, Norm MacDonald, Kevin Hart, Tim Allen, Nikki Glaser, DL Hughley, Chris Hardwick, Mich ..read more

Remember the joy of “Show and Tell” at school? Why should the kids be the ones having all the fun? Connecticut Public Radio presents a live recording of Audacious with Chion Wolf, a locally-produced show about people who have uncommon or misunderstood experiences, conditions, or professions.  The team welcomes you to bring an object (or not!) to Third Place by Half Full Brewery for an opportunity to share its story! How about that jar of air you brought back from your vacation? Or that self-portrait you made entirely out of spaghetti noodles? Or that thing you almost forgot about unt ..read more

Tee off this weekend at Stamford Moms Mini Golf Pop-Up at Stamford Town Center! Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 11 a.m. – 5 pm. The weekend long event will be hosted in a storefront on Level 4, Macy’s Wing (the former Express)! Families are invited to play 18 holes of mini golf featuring fun obstacles and themed holes, plus a hole-in-one where you can also snap a photo in our photo booth thanks to Stamford Town Center! Admission can be paid by cash or Venmo at the door: $5 per person (ages 3+) $15 per person for an unlimited weekend play wristband Additional Activities ..read more

Stamford Downtown presents 2024 Winter Restaurant Weeks, beginning Monday, February 19 through Sunday, March 3. Thirty-one (31) Stamford Downtown restaurants join together to participate in this 2-week event. Offerings include seasonal prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus and special promotions at value-oriented prices. Gather your friends, family and office mates to try a new venue or just enjoy an old favorite. This year’s Winter Restaurant Weeks features prix fixe menus ranging in price from $15-$20 for Lunch, $30-$55 for Dinner plus special promotions from several Stamford Downtown eateries ..read more

The luck of the Irish is with us once again as the Stamford St. Patrick’s Day returns to Stamford Downtown!  The 29th annual parade will begin at 2pm on March 2nd in downtown Stamford and will feature marching units, marching bands and local school and community groups.  CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS FROM THE 2023 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Take note of the NEW parade route! Step-off begins on Hoyt & Summer Streets and will head south, taking a left on Broad Street, followed by a sharp left onto Bedford Street towards Latham Park.  Kathleen A. Silard, president and chief executi ..read more

On Sunday, April 28 Join ARI of Connecticut for their 18th Annual Walk for Independence in support of the nearly 100 individuals supported by ARI.  Enjoy a stroll along the Long Island Sound while supporting ARI and their 70+ year history.  Not sure if you can walk the entire route, no problem!  Listen to the music under the Cove Island Pavilion while enjoying coffee, bagels and other refreshments. This year they will be honoring the Stamford Health HAHAs (Health & Humor Associates) and Valerie Cadman for their dedication to the Walk and ARI.  The HAHA Clowns, led by ..read more

The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF), which is dedicated to promoting equitable access to public education, today announced that tickets are on sale for the 2024 Excellence in Education Awards. Being held on March 21st at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, the event brings together community members, professionals from corporations, school administrators, teachers, and parents to celebrate Stamford’s commitment to empowering the next generation of Stamford students. The evening features a networking reception with a silent auction, musical performances from students, delicious ..read more