50 Things to do this weekend

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A group of fans in colorful hats and suits are seen in the paddock before the third race of the day at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. Today is the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)

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The third annual Celebrating Hope benefit to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter is this Friday in Greenwich. Find out more.

2of75The third annual Celebrating Hope benefit to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter is this Friday in Greenwich. Find out more.
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4of75Opening night at Down The Hatch in Brookfield is this Friday. Find out more.
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The 80th annual Dogwood Festival, sponsored by the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, will blossom under Greenfield Hill's iconic dogwoods on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Find out more.

5of75The 80th annual Dogwood Festival, sponsored by the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, will blossom under Greenfield Hill's iconic dogwoods on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Find out more.
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7of75Mount Sinai's eighth annual Greening Our Children benefit dinner is this Friday in Greenwich. Find out more.
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Mama's Boy in Sono is celebrating the Derby in fine style with "Derby Days." Friday is a “Fillies & Lillies Party” for the ladies and Saturday is Derby Day sponsored by Bulliet Bourbon. - CT Bites

8of75Mama's Boy in Sono is celebrating the Derby in fine style with "Derby Days." Friday is a “Fillies & Lillies Party” for the ladies and Saturday is Derby Day sponsored by Bulliet Bourbon. - CT Bites
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10of75Overshores Brewery, the only Belgian style brewery in CT, is hosting a First Anniversary Party on Friday from 6-10pm. Stop by for Brewery Tours, Live Music, Food Trucks, Giveaways, Belgian Beer Specials, and Brewery Exclusive Limited Edition dry hopped Beers. Admission is free. - CT Bites

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Watch "The Wedding Ringer" for just $2 at Newtown's Edmond Town Hall on Friday. Find out more.

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13of75Film, television and stand-up comedy star Wanda Sykes will perform at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday. Find out more.
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14of75The Wolf Pack return home for Game 5 of first round play this Friday at the XL Center in Hartford. Find out more. Lindsay Niegelberg

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Celebrate spring at the Wadsworth Atheneum’s 34th annual Fine Art & Flowers on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. During this three-day event, floral arrangements and garden designs inspired by masterworks from the permanent collection are showcased throughout the galleries. Find out more.

16of75Celebrate spring at the Wadsworth Atheneum’s 34th annual Fine Art & Flowers on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. During this three-day event, floral arrangements and garden designs inspired by masterworks from the permanent collection are showcased throughout the galleries. Find out more.
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17of75Six historic landmark homes are open for the season on Saturday. Find out more.

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Painter and printmaker Richard Daggy (1892-1973) found inspiration from scenes near and around his home in the Silvermine section of Norwalk, such as "Richards House." This watercolor painting, and others, are on display at New Canaan Historical Society in New Canaan, as part of "In Our Own Backyard –Augustus Smith and Richard Daggy" exhibition running through Saturday. Find out more.

19of75Painter and printmaker Richard Daggy (1892-1973) found inspiration from scenes near and around his home in the Silvermine section of Norwalk, such as "Richards House." This watercolor painting, and others, are on display at New Canaan Historical Society in New Canaan, as part of "In Our Own Backyard –Augustus Smith and Richard Daggy" exhibition running through Saturday. Find out more. Contributed Photo

20of75Get rid of your household bulk waste this Saturday morning in Danbury. Find out more.
Jason Rearick

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22of75Head to Walnut Beach in Milford on Saturday to fly some kites at the annual Kit Fly. Find out more.
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The Fairfield County Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America will present a workshop at the Wilton Historical Society on Saturday. Find out more.

23of75The Fairfield County Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America will present a workshop at the Wilton Historical Society on Saturday. Find out more.

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Captain America (Chris Hemsworth) and Thor (Chris Evans), along with their other partners in crime-fighting and world-saving, are back in "Avengers: Age of Ultron" opening this weekend. Watch the trailer.

25of75Captain America (Chris Hemsworth) and Thor (Chris Evans), along with their other partners in crime-fighting and world-saving, are back in "Avengers: Age of Ultron" opening this weekend. Watch the trailer.
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White Silo Farm & Winery in Sherman will hold a Cinco de Mayo party Saturday. Pulled pork and chicken tacos, guacamole, salsa and chips, grilled quesadillas, quinoa black salad, and Mexican brownies are planned. The winery's sangria will be available. Find out more.

26of75White Silo Farm & Winery in Sherman will hold a Cinco de Mayo party Saturday. Pulled pork and chicken tacos, guacamole, salsa and chips, grilled quesadillas, quinoa black salad, and Mexican brownies are planned. The winery's sangria will be available. Find out more.
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28of75The Bank Street Book Nook on Bank Street in New Milford will participate in National Independent Bookstore Day Saturday. Find out more.
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29of75Jay Leno will be at the Palace Theatre in Stamford on Saturday. Find out more.
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31of75Watch "The Imitation Game" for just $2 at Newtown's Edmond town Hall on Saturday or Sunday. Find out more.
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Floyd Mayweather will fight Manny Pacquiao in one of the most anticipated fights in boxing history this Saturday. Watch it at on of Connecticut's casinos. Mohegan SunFoxwoods

32of75Floyd Mayweather will fight Manny Pacquiao in one of the most anticipated fights in boxing history this Saturday. Watch it at on of Connecticut's casinos.

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34of75Head to Taco Loco in Bridgeport this Saturday for food trucks and tequila. Find out more.

35of75Head to Washington Prime in SoNo on Saturday for Mint Juleps and Hot Browns. Find out more.SKIP DICKSTEIN

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37of75Plan B Burger in Milford and Stamford will be serving a special Derby Day Menu on Saturday and a hat contest. Find out more.

38of75Rizzuto's is offering $5 Maker's Mark Mint Juleps during the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Find out more. Wild Turkey

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40of75The rooftop at Sign of the Whale in Stamford will be hosting giveaways, a special cocktail menu, and even a guest appearance from a few miniature ponies on Saturday. Find out more.Jamey Price/Getty Images

The 18th Annual Evening of Bellydance, featuring Tava, center, will take place at the Factory Underground Studios in Norwalk on Saturday. Find out more.

41of75The 18th Annual Evening of Bellydance, featuring Tava, center, will take place at the Factory Underground Studios in Norwalk on Saturday. Find out more.
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A new show, featuring works by six artists, is set to open this weekend at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield. Festivities will include a gala benefit on Saturday and a free reception on Sunday afternoon. Find out more.

43of75A new show, featuring works by six artists, is set to open this weekend at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield. Festivities will include a gala benefit on Saturday and a free reception on Sunday afternoon. Find out more.
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Fran Cosmo, former singer in the band Boston, will perform at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday. Find out more.

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46of75"Late Night" host and former SNL cast member Seth Meyers will be performing at Mohegan Sun on Saturday. Find out more.
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The Garden of Ideas, the outdoor community center and garden sanctuary in Ridgefield, is hosting a series of monthly cooking demonstrations and workshops from May through November with Chef Susie Buckley. Saturday is all about “Making the Most of Tender Spring Greens” and creating homemade dressings for delicious salads. - CT Bites

47of75The Garden of Ideas, the outdoor community center and garden sanctuary in Ridgefield, is hosting a series of monthly cooking demonstrations and workshops from May through November with Chef Susie Buckley. Saturday is all about “Making the Most of Tender Spring Greens” and creating homemade dressings for delicious salads. - CT Bites

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Central Norwalk’s award-winning artisan bakery, Wave Hill Breads, is now open to the public every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visitors will be greeted by the owners, Margaret Sapir and Mitchell Rapoport, or by the Chief Baker, Tim Topi, who can give you a tour of the bakery. They can also arrange for fun, educational group visits. - CT Bites

49of75Central Norwalk’s award-winning artisan bakery, Wave Hill Breads, is now open to the public every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visitors will be greeted by the owners, Margaret Sapir and Mitchell Rapoport, or by the Chief Baker, Tim Topi, who can give you a tour of the bakery. They can also arrange for fun, educational group visits. - CT Bites
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50of75The Western Connecticut State University Department of Theatre Arts will present “The Cat in the Hat” on Saturday and Sunday. Find out more.

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he Shippan Point Garden Club in Stamford will hold s fundraiser on Saturday. The proceeds will help the club fund its environmental education and tree replacement programs, its scholarship fund and more. Find out more.

52of75he Shippan Point Garden Club in Stamford will hold s fundraiser on Saturday. The proceeds will help the club fund its environmental education and tree replacement programs, its scholarship fund and more. Find out more.
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An inaugural running and cycling event to raise money for the foundation of a slain Sandy Hook first-grader is planned for Saturday. The first annual Newtown Wingathlon planned Saturday at the Fairfield Hills campus will benefit Dylan’s Wings of Change, a foundation established in the memory of 6-year-old Dylan Hockley to help children with autism and related conditions. Find out more.

53of75An inaugural running and cycling event to raise money for the foundation of a slain Sandy Hook first-grader is planned for Saturday.

The first annual Newtown Wingathlon planned Saturday at the Fairfield Hills campus will benefit Dylan’s Wings of Change, a foundation established in the memory of 6-year-old Dylan Hockley to help children with autism and related conditions. Find out more.
Carol Kaliff

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55of75The Ridgefield Gone Country BBQ Festival returns this Saturday and Sunday. Find out more.
Wendy Mitchell

Laurel House will be hosting its third annual Derby dinner dance Saturday at the Woodway Country Club in Darien. This year’s event will celebrate Laurel House’s success in helping people with mental illness get jobs, go to school, secure housing and engage in the community. The event will include an auction and a Derby hat contest. Find out more.

56of75Laurel House will be hosting its third annual Derby dinner dance Saturday at the Woodway Country Club in Darien. This year’s event will celebrate Laurel House’s success in helping people with mental illness get jobs, go to school, secure housing and engage in the community. The event will include an auction and a Derby hat contest. Find out more.
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Back from Brazil, with a hope and a prayer, come the Purple Martins – America’s largest swallow to their gourd village on Greenwich Point. Come see at the Bruce Museum’s First Sunday Science at the Seaside Center. Find out more.

58of75Back from Brazil, with a hope and a prayer, come the Purple Martins – America’s largest swallow to their gourd village on Greenwich Point. Come see at the Bruce Museum’s First Sunday Science at the Seaside Center. Find out more.
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59of75Suspense writer Mary Higgins Clark will be talking about her latest book at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield on Sunday. Find out more.
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Mezon Tapas Bar and Restaurant in Danbury will be having a Cinco de Mayo block party from 4-8pm this Sunday. There will be $5 drinks and $5 food throughout the day as well as a live bartender competition, DJ, music, and games. - CT Bites

61of75Mezon Tapas Bar and Restaurant in Danbury will be having a Cinco de Mayo block party from 4-8pm this Sunday. There will be $5 drinks and $5 food throughout the day as well as a live bartender competition, DJ, music, and games. - CT Bites
Scott Mullin

Pink Aid will be holding its first spring fundraiser, "Sweat 4 Pink," during the month of May, supported by local gyms. Pink Aid supports programs that provide services for local women with breast cancer who lack insurance or have inadequate medical insurance. This week's event is Sunday in Westport. Find out more.

62of75Pink Aid will be holding its first spring fundraiser, "Sweat 4 Pink," during the month of May, supported by local gyms. Pink Aid supports programs that provide services for local women with breast cancer who lack insurance or have inadequate medical insurance. This week's event is Sunday in Westport. Find out more.
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On Sunday, the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter will host a discussion on living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, along with a book signing by Dr. David Davis, a Ridgefield resident who is featured in the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book that explores this topic. Find out more.

64of75On Sunday, the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter will host a discussion on living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, along with a book signing by Dr. David Davis, a Ridgefield resident who is featured in the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book that explores this topic. Find out more.
Bob Luckey

There’s a coffee emergency, of sorts, at Molten Java in Bethel. And a fundraising event to purchase a desperately needed new espresso machine has been planned to solve the problem this Sunday. The benefit will include live music, raffles, a bake sale and children’s face painting. Find out more.

65of75There’s a coffee emergency, of sorts, at Molten Java in Bethel. And a fundraising event to purchase a desperately needed new espresso machine has been planned to solve the problem this Sunday. The benefit will include live music, raffles, a bake sale and children’s face painting. Find out more.
Ned Gerard

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67of75The Connecticut Chamber Choir will end its 2015 season with “Psalms, Songs and Spirituals” Sunday in Trumbull. Find out more.

The eighth annual Preservation Awards will be presented by the New Canaan Preservation Alliance at a reception on Sunday at the New Canaan Country Club. Find out more.

68of75The eighth annual Preservation Awards will be presented by the New Canaan Preservation Alliance at a reception on Sunday at the New Canaan Country Club. Find out more.
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See a baby black dragon – one of only an estimated 31 in the U.S. – in the only place in the country to exhibit one: The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. Find out more.

70of75See a baby black dragon – one of only an estimated 31 in the U.S. – in the only place in the country to exhibit one: The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. Find out more. Contributed

"Eden in the Mekong" is among 46 black and white photos by Craig Barber that will be on display at Fairfield University's Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery. The exhibit, "Ghosts in the Landscape: Vietnam Revisited," will run through June 6 at the gallery inside the Quick Center for the Arts. Find out more.

71of75"Eden in the Mekong" is among 46 black and white photos by Craig Barber that will be on display at Fairfield University's Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery. The exhibit, "Ghosts in the Landscape: Vietnam Revisited," will run through June 6 at the gallery inside the Quick Center for the Arts. Find out more. Fairfield Citizen/Contributed

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"Trinity," an oil and gold leaf still life on panel, is among the works by Massachusetts-based artist Stephanie Danforth that will be on display at the Drawing Room Art Gallery in Cos Cob section of Greenwich through May 30, as part of the show "Distilled: The Purity of Contemporary Still Life Painting." Find out more.

73of75"Trinity," an oil and gold leaf still life on panel, is among the works by Massachusetts-based artist Stephanie Danforth that will be on display at the Drawing Room Art Gallery in Cos Cob section of Greenwich through May 30, as part of the show "Distilled: The Purity of Contemporary Still Life Painting." Find out more. Contributed Photo

A new exhibition entitled, Full Bloom: The Artist’s View on Gilded Age Botanicals, a collaboration between Center for Contemporary Printmaking and the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum runs through Sunday. Find out more.

74of75A new exhibition entitled, Full Bloom: The Artist’s View on Gilded Age Botanicals, a collaboration between Center for Contemporary Printmaking and the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum runs through Sunday. Find out more.

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