39 Franklin St., Stamford, CT Phone: 203-325-1139.

Reception: Sun. Sept 30, 4-6 pm. The Association's townhouse gallery holds eight consecutive shows each year, six of which are juried exhibits, with prominent jurors from art schools and galleries and institutions in New York and surrounding areas, including the Whitney Museum, Bruce Museum, and Museum of Modern Art. Seven of the exhibits include cash prizes. Unlike other galleries, all artists, not just members, are welcome to submit their work for exhibit. Annual competitions draw submissions from local, regional, and national artists. Hours: Thursdays & Fridays: 11:00am to 3:00pm / Saturdays & Sundays: Noon to 3:00pm

263 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport, CT Phone: 203-576-1636.

Friday, November 1 at 7:30pm and Saturday, November 2 at 5:30pm and Saturday, November 2 at 8:30pm and Sunday, November 3 at 5:30pm, Friday, November 8 at 7:30pm and Saturday, November 9 at 5:30pm and Saturday, November 9 at 8:30pm and Sunday, November 10 at 5:30pm. Friday, November 15 at 7:30pm and Saturday, November 16 at 5:30pm and Saturday, November 16 at 8:30pm and Sunday, November 17 at 5:30pm. Friday, November 22 at 7:30pm and Saturday, November 23 at 5:30pm and Saturday, November 23 at 8:30pm and Sunday, November 24 at 5:30pm Friday, November 29 at 7:30pm and Saturday, November 30 at 5:30pm and Saturday, November 30 at 8:30pm and Sunday, December 1 at 5:30pm. Reserved tickets for performances: $39 & $47. On February 9th, 1964, The Beatles, with their Edwardian suits and mop top haircuts, made their first American television appearance—LIVE—on The Ed Sullivan Show. Via classic video footage from the original "Ed Sullivan Variety Show," the audience will be taken back in time and guided through the 1960′s "decade of love" set to a "live" musical performance of the world's greatest band, "The Beatles."

Hoyt Street at Summer St., Stamford, CT

3 pm - 6 pm . Join us for this backstage look at the parade and watch the giant helium balloons come to life.

Five Landmark Square, Suite 110, Stamford, CT 06901. Phone: 203-348-5285.

Sunday, November 24, 2013 - step-off at Noon the UBS Parade Spectacular presented by Stamford Town Center and The Advocate begins.  One of the largest helium balloon parades in the country, featuring everyone's favorite giant balloon characters, award winning marching bands and fabulous floats. Fun for the whole family.

1620 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06905. Phone: 203-261-2414.

On Sunday, 11 - 5 p.m. at the Italian Center of Stamford, 1620 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Free admission.