Best-selling Author, A Celtic Bash, Chekov and More

Where: The Palace Theatre, 61 Stamford Street, Stamford

When: Friday at 8 p.m.

Why Go? Bethenny Frankel is the slightly-scandalous, best-selling star of  “The Real Housewives of New York” and “Bethenny Getting Married,” and the author of Naturally Thin and the Skinnygirl Dish. Frankel will be discussing her life, her work, and her passions—which include how to cook a really good, really healthy meal.

Price: Tickets range from $28.75 to $35.75. VIP tickets are $75 and include a post-show meet and greet with Frankel. Order here and save $5 on two and three level tickets with the passcode BETHENNY.

Where: Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield

When: Saturday at 8 p.m.

Why go? The Tartan Terrors is a special Celtic performance which features comedy, music, and dance. The Terrors feature blistering bag-piping of a Two Time World Champion Bagpiper, the driving tones of drums from around the world, and a guitar played unlike any you've ever heard. Combine this musical prowess with championship caliber Highland Dancers and intentionally-recognized comedic performers and this Celtic Group goes beyond the ordinary. Member of the Tartan Terrors have performed on four different continents in some of the most prestigious festivals, highland games and theatres of North America and for President Clinton, Queen Elizabeth II and Good Morning America. They're even streaming for on-demand listening in multiple international podcasts including a coveted spot on Pulse of the Planet in Spain.

Even better? A meet and greet to be held after the show at East Ridge Cafe!

Price: $30.00 for tickets.

For the Whole Family: Jack and the Beanstalk Theatre Show

Where: The Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport

When: Saturday and Sunday, with showings at both 12:30 and 2:30.

Why Go? Who doesn’t love this classic tale? Jack, a child who sells the family cow for a few beans, is astounded when the stalks stretch to the sky. He climbs it and discovers a fantastic new land, and steals a giant’s treasure. This is a theatre show that will entertain everyone, especially the kids.

Price: $18 for tickets

Where: 110 Federal Road in Danbury, and 14 Danbury Road in Wilton

When: Now until the shelves are picked clean

Why go? At least 20% off all books, dvds, games, and CDs, and 40% off of all news stand items as of this writing. Things are going fast, so get to Borders asap to grab some last minute deals before the wonderful chain is an hour’s drive away.

Price: As much as you want to spend. But bring coffee from elsewhere—the café has been closed.

Anton Checkov’s “The Three Sisters” Performance

Where: Western Connecticut State University, 181 White Street in the Berkshire Theatre, Danbury.

When: Through Saturday, March 12, with showings at 8:00 pm. Click here for the full schedule.

Why go? WCSU’s award-winning theatre arts department is presenting the master playwright’s tale “The Three Sisters,” a heart-wrenching yarn based on a trio of siblings. A year after the death of their father, an army officer, the Moscow-bred sisters Prosorov--Olga, Masha and Irina--are finding life drab and increasingly hopeless in a Russian provincial town. Only the proximity of a nearby artillery post and the company of its officers make their existence bearable.

Price: $20 for tickets