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What To Do Around Stamford This Weekend

STAMFORD, Conn. – Here's a look at some events happening around Stamford this weekend. For more listings, visit our Events calendar.

Friday, Aug. 9

Happy Hour Specials at Bartaco: 5 p.m. Spend happy hours with crafted cocktails such as La Ruleta, Warsaw Sour, Cecilia, Summer Street Snap and Sangria Pera. $5. Bartaco, 222 Summer St., Stamford.

Friday Flicks at Ferguson Library: 2 p.m. Movie is “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure," which is aimed at children ages 6 and above. Free. Ferguson Library, Broad and Bedford streets, Stamford.

Saturday, Aug. 10

Fun With Fine Art For Kids: 10:30 a.m. Learn from Laura McGowan, education coordinator of Morgan Library and Museum, about wire figure sculptures, figure in motion, gesture, form and balance. For children ages 7 to 10. Registration must. Free. Ferguson Library, Broad and Bedford streets, Stamford.

Second Saturday Cinema In Stamford: 2 p.m. Enjoy the movie “Side Effects,” the story of a young woman whose world unravels when the drug prescribed by her psychiatrist causes unexpected side effects. Free. Ferguson Library, Broad and Bedford streets, Stamford.

Learn English On The Computer: 10 to 11 a.m. Learn and practice English with the library’s interactive software. Call to register. Free. Ferguson Library, Broad and Bedford streets, Stamford.

Stamford Author Event: Noon to 4 p.m. Meet 35 authors of contemporary, new adult, paranormal fiction and more and also get updates on their latest releases. Free. Stamford Hilton Hotel, One First Stamford Place, Stamford.

Cafe Night: One-Night Stand For The Arts: 6 to 8:00 p.m. The evening is a celebration of music, spoken word and poetry. It feature poets and spoken word artists Mar Walker, Professor Arturo, Faith Vicinanza, and Linsey Morse as well as musicians Chris Belden and Chris Cortigiano. Free. Unitarian Church, Stamford.

Sunday, Aug. 11

Summer Sundays on the Farm: Noon to 4 p.m. Visit the vegetable garden for some self-guided reading, planting or crafting, watch otters have their lunch, meet farm animals up close, help with a farm chore, explore a barn, join in a cooking project and more. Free for members. Free for nonmembers with gate admission. Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford.

Night is Nice Planetarium Shows: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Discover the world of nocturnal animals, the evening chorus of frogs, owls and insects and hear the stories of the animals found in the evening stars. For ages 5 and up. Free for members. Free for nonmembers with gate admission. Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford.

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