Some Free Yoga, The History of Mardi Gras, Crazy A Capella, and More

1. A Capella, Plus 10% off at Terra Sole

Where: Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield

When: Saturday at 8 p.m.

Why Go? Natural Seven is a seven-member singing group which performs a capella and mimics the sound of actual instruments, weaving a new and unusual sound. They sing a combination of soul, rap, rock, and folk: half are cover songs and half are original compositions. There are disco classics (Don't Stop the Music, Yarbrough & Peoples), Simon and Garfunkel hits (Bridge Over Troubled Water) and rock ballads (More Than Words, Extreme), all without a plucked string or a techno beat! It’s all from their own velvet voices. And don’t forget, when you have a ticket, show it to your server at Terra Sole (3 Big Shop Lane, Ridgefield), and receive a 10% discount on your meal! For those with extra cash to spend, consider VIP placement and attend a cocktail party at the Playhouse an hour before the show begins.

Price: Orchestra: $42; Mezzanine: $37. For VIP tickets, add $50. VIP tickets include an open bar and catering by Ancona’s Market, priority parking, seating upgrades and a possible meet-and-greet with the artist (when available). 

2. Musical Theatre: “Parade”

Where: Ridgefield Theatre Barn,  37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield

When: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m; Sunday at 2 p.m.

Why Go? “Ridgefield has assembled what might be the biggest collection of talent I’ve seen on any stage in the area, and under the deft direction of Alicia Dempster, they have produced something remarkable,” wrote one reviewer for the local Newtown Bee. But be warned, this musical is a serious drama. “Parade” is based on the following true story: In 1915 Georgia, A Jewish man from Brooklyn is falsely accused of brutally murdering a 13 year old girl. What follows is a tale of court corruption, coached witnesses, false imprisonment, and the struggle of freeing a wrongly-imprisoned man. This play has gotten mostly stellar reviews (a lukewarm one from Danbury’s News Times being the exception), and seems like a cerebral way to spend a weekend night. Also, tickets are cheap, and the Theatre Barn is a really nice place to visit.

Price: Seats range from $22 to $26.

3. Film Event: “The Order of Myths”

Where: The Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton

When: Friday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Why Go: This documentary takes place during 2007 in Mobile, Alabama. Mobile is the birthplace for the United States’ Mardi Gras celebration, which occurred way back in 1703. This film is a study both of Mobile’s festival history, current traditions and racial tensions (there are two parades, both segregated) in the city. The film is beautifully shot and deep-cutting. People of all age and races seem willing to talk with director Margaret Brown, and it makes for a riveting documentary.

Price: Free, but registration is suggested.

4. Free Yoga Class at the Aldrich

Free Yoga, and then art (if you want to hang around, of course). Before the museum opens on Saturday mornings, the Aldrich staff is inviting up to 20 people to participate in some free exercise. Styles are in the Vinyasa, or constant movement. While you’re there, you’re encouraged to ask art questions of the staff, to exercise your mind and body. Class is led by a certified Yoga teacher.

Where: Aldrich Art Museum, 258 Main Street, Ridgefield

When: Saturday 10 to 11:30 a.m.

5. A History of Baseball

Where: Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Rd, Fairfield

When: Friday, 10 to 4 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 12 to 4 p.m.

Why go? Do you or your family like baseball? Come to Fairfield’s Museum and History center this weekend to learn more about the players, teams, and heroes who played throughout Connecticut. Some met the American dream, while some didn’t. Hear the roar of fans and announcers through vintage radio broadcasts. Discover how baseball evolved though interactive displays of old and new baseball bats, balls, and gloves. Photographs, equipment, uniforms, and more from the Fairfield Museum History Center, The National Baseball hall of Fame, and the Library of Congress make up this magical exhibit of America’s greatest pastime. Come with the whole family and reminisce about, or discover, baseball throughout the ages.

Price: Admission to the museum is $5 adults; $3 seniors; students age 6 to 22 $3; and free for children age 5 and younger.