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Weekend Calendar, July 22-24: Books, Vibes, and Pizza Fritta

A roundup of some of the best events in and around Darien this weekend.

Not sure what to do this weekend? We've got a few recommendations from around the area:

  • Where: St. Ann Club, 16 Hendricks Ave., Norwalk
  • When: Friday, July 22 at 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24 at 4:00 p.m..
  • Why go: Pizza fritta, pasta, sausage and peppers, and seafood — need we say more? The annual festival will also feature children's rides, live music, and a raffle.
  • Price: Free 

Astronomy Nights: Saturn Shines in the Summer Sky 

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  • Where: Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford 
  • When: Friday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Why go: Learn all about Saturn and check out this ringed beauty with the museum's 22-inch telescope.
  • Price: $3 for adults, $2 for children 5 through 17. Free for members of the Stamford Museum.

Darien Library Summer Book Sale

  • Where: , 1441 Post Rd., Darien
  • When: Saturday, July 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Why go: Want to brighten up your bookshelf without spending a fortune? Drop by the Darien Library Summer Book Sale. Hardcover books will set you back $1, DVDs $5, and paperbacks just 25¢. We recommend that you go early to get first pick.
  • Price: Free

Jazz at Stepping Stones Museum 

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  • Where: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, 303 West Ave., Norwalk
  • When: Saturday, July 23 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
  • Why go: Hear jazz saxophonist and Connecticut resident Mike Casey perform a playful, kid-friendly set as part of the museum's Around the World performance series.
  • Price: Free with museum admission ($14 for adults and children, $10 for seniors)

  • Where: 1 Barnum Dyke, Bridgeport
  • When: Sunday, July 24 from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
  • Why go: Want to create a new generation of deadheads? Then stop by family day at the Gathering of the Vibes festival. There will be rides, face painting, life-sized puppets, and — of course — plenty of music.  
  • Price: $20 per person for Connecticut residents; chlidren under 15 are free 
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