Calendar of events

The following are a list of special events in New Canaan that are open to the public. To list an event, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

February

Art exhibition opens, Thursday, Feb. 2, Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 21 South Avenue, featuring paintings and sculpture by Robert Kushner and Kubler Kavanagh; through Thursday, March 22; Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 203-803-9590.

Night of comedy event to benefit Horizons program, Friday, Feb. 3, 8 p.m., New Canaan Country School; tickets $125 or $250; RSVP 203-972-7005.

‘Take Your Child to the Library Day,’ New Canaan Library, Saturday, Feb. 4, all day; special activities; 203-594-5040, newcanaanlibrary.org.

Trivia challenge, Outback, Saturday, Feb. 4, 7 to 10 p.m., teams of four to eight students; 203-594-3074, ncoutbacktc.com.

‘Notes in Midwinter’ concert, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2 p.m., New Canaan Library, featuring Cynthia Sayer jazz quartet; free; 203-594-5003, newcanaanlibrary.org.

Auditions for Town Players of New Canaan’s production of ‘Sweet Bird of Youth,’ Monday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m., Powerhouse Theatre, Waveny Park; Bob Doran 203-253-4271.

Auditions for Town Players of New Canaan’s production of ‘Sweet Bird of Youth,’ Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m., Powerhouse Theatre, Waveny Park; Bob Doran 203-253-4271.

Winter Farmer’s Market, noon to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, New Canaan Nature Center; open to the public; winter produce, dairy, meat, baked goods and more; 203-966-9577, newcanaannature.org.

Mah Jongg class for beginners, Lapham Community Center, offered three Wednesdays starting Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m.; 203-594-3620.

Book group discussion, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m., New Canaan Library; ‘The Ripple Effect: The Fate of Freshwater in the 21st Century,’ by Alex Prud’homme; free; register 203-594-5040, newcanaanlibrary.org.

‘Fit for Life’ discussion, by Jim Rumsey, physical therapist, Thursday, Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m., Waveny House; sponsored by American Association of University Women (AAUW).

Valentine’s Day tea for children, New Canaan Historical Society, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9; $15 members/$20 non-members; reservations 203-966-1776.

Lecture on health care planning, Thursday, Feb. 9, 4 p.m., Waveny Care Center, co-sponsored by Norwalk Hospital.

‘Adopt-a-cat’ day, sponsored by Strays & Others, Saturday, Feb. 11, Best Friends Pet Care, 526 Main Avenue, Norwalk; 203-966-6556, straysandothers.petfinder.com.

Valentine’s Day jazz brunch, featuring musician Rob Silvan, Sunday, Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Silvermine Arts Center; $20 members/$25 non-members; reservations required; 203-966-9700, ext. 22, silvermineart.org.

Author event, Sunday, Feb. 12, 4 p.m., New Canaan Library; Hicks Stone, author of ‘Edward Durell Stone: A Son’s Untold Story of a Legendary Architect;’ free; register 203-594-5040, newcanaanlibrary.org.

for those caring for loved ones with memory loss, begins at Waveny Care Center, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1:45 p.m.; other Tuesday dates include: Feb. 28, March 13, and 17, April 10, and 24; Ilene Sumberg, 203-594-5301, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Backyard syruping session, New Canaan Nature Center, Saturday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; learn to identify sugar maples, how to tap a tree and more; $30 members/$45 non-members; register 203-966-9577, ext. 20.

March

‘White Night Gala’ fund-raiser for Outback Teen Center, Saturday, March 3, 7 to 11 p.m., at the center; 203-594-3074.

Bridal fair at Roger Sherman Inn, Sunday, March 4, 3 to 5 p.m.; wedding vendors; register 203-966-4541, facebook.com/rogershermaninn.

Syrup celebration and pancake breakfast, New Canaan Nature Center, Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; $8 members/$12 non-members; 203-966-9577, ext. 20, newcanaannature.org.

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