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Baby Expo, Red Carpet Ball, Beauty and the Beast

With the coming of springtime, it's prime time to enjoy this weekend's variety of events in and around town.

8th Annual Fairfield County Home & Outdoor Living Expo

  • Where: The Stamford Plaza Hotel and Conference Center (formerly the Sheraton), 2701 Summer Street, Stamford
  • When: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Why go: This one-weekend-only home show includes more than 200 exhibits of “upscale displays of home products and services,” organizers say, representing businesses in Connecticut and New York. The expo includes grand prize giveaways, kids activities and more. Part of the proceeds will benefit American Red Cross and AmeriCares.
  • Price: $10 at the door; ages 12 and under free

Israeli Movie Night

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  • Where: Stamford Jewish Community Center, 1035 Newfield Avenue, Stamford
  • When: Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
  • Why go: The community center will screen “Jerusalem Right Tel Aviv Left”  with Adam Weiss, JCC Israeli Shaliach, hosting a brief discussion and Q&A after the film. Suitable for all ages. Walk-ins welcome. 
  • Price: $5/members, $7/non-members. To reserve a seat, contact Weiss at 203-487-0961 or aweiss@stamfordjcc.org.

  • Where: , 80 High School Lane
  • When: (Thursday, 7:30 p.m.;) Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 (new) and 8 p.m.
  • Why go: Support your local high school and take in the local student talent in this musical production with Belle, The Beast, Mrs. Potts and other memorable characters.
  • Price: $15. Tickets for all shows are available at seatyourself.biz/theatre308 

The Red Carpet Ball

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  • Where: , 300 Mansfield Ave, Darien
  • When: Saturday, 7 p.m.-midnight
  • Why go: Held in support of the YWCA’s “eliminating racism, empowering women” effort, the YWCA of Darien/Norwalk will host this grand-style evening that includes an open bar and dinner along with dancing and both a live and silent auction. The public is invited.
  • Price: Platinum $200, Gold $150, $Silver $135. For tickets and more information visit www.ywcadariennorwalk.org, call the YWCA Darien/Norwalk at 203-655-2535 or email amyk@ywcadariennorwalk.org
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