38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT 06793. Phone: 18608680518.

2-3:30 pm. Birds of prey represent a variety of important ideas and values in Native American cultures. They are also fascinating creatures to meet up close. Audubon Sharon has been connecting people with nature for more than 50 years through their mission to protect birds and other wildlife and to inspire people of all ages to appreciate, understand, and protect the natural world. Fly on in for this exciting program with live bird ambassadors led by a Sharon Audubon Educator.

Included in the price of admission: IAIS Members Free; $10 Adults; $8 Seniors; $6 Children. Space is limited, registration required. Please call (860) 868-0518 or email general@iaismuseum.org to reserve your spot.

225 Music Mountain Rd., Falls Village, CT Phone: 860-824-7126.

The "Best Jazz Band in the State" (Connecticut Magazine) "gets your blood running" (Jazzbeat) with hot Dixieland, New Orleans Jazz, and more.

Kent Town Center, Rte. 7, Kent, CT

1 pm The business owners of the Kent Town Center have grouped together to host "Music on Main" two Saturdays a month. The music series will be on alternate Saturdays and will feature musicians from both near and far.

80 White Hall Rd., Litchfield, CT Phone: 860-567-0857.

6-8 pm. Join Gerri Griswold in search of Wood Ducks, herons, shore birds, muskrats, beavers, frogs and whatever else Mother Nature decides to dish out at dusk on Little Pond! Group size is limited to 20. Please call 860-567-0857 to pre-register or register online: www.whitememorialcc.org . 6:00 P.M., Meet at the White's Woods Road entrance to Little Pond. Rain or shine! FREE ... Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center's programming expenses.

44 Upland Road, New Milford, CT Phone: 860-355-0300.

7-9:30. The internationally renowned Slam Allen is a messenger of love. This dynamic entertainer uses the genres of Blues, Soul, R&B, and a touch of Rock and Roll to deliver powerful soul stirring performances! Seating Limited $20 pre ticket $25 day of Local craft beer, wine and food will be available for purchase.

Torrington, CT Phone: (860) 618-0075.

The Northwest Connecticut Arts Council is proud to announce the 10th Annual Open Your Eyes Studio Tour on August 24 and 25 in Winsted and New Hartford, CT. Twenty-nine artists will open their creative spaces to the public and share their art practice and processes with visitors. This is a unique opportunity to visit local working artists from a variety of artistic backgrounds while exploring the beauty of Northwest Connecticut. Learn about each featured artist and reserve your map of the tour at OpenYourEyesTour.org! For a small donation, a map can be mailed to you before the tour weekend.

83 Montfort Rd, Litchfield, CT Phone: 860 567-1041.

Cars arrive 8 am to 10 am - Car show after mass.

225 Music Mountain Rd., Falls Village, CT Phone: 860-824-7126.

Paul Katz, Cello; Pei Shan, Piano MOZART: Piano Quartet in E Flat Major, K. 493 (1786) BEETHOVEN: String Quartet in B Flat Major, Op. 18 #6 (1800) BRAHMS: Cello Quintet in F Minor (1862) (precursor of Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34, arr. Anssi Karttunen)

44 Upland Road, New Milford, CT Phone: 860-355-0300.

 5- 8 pm. Make hanging out at Hunt Hill Farm on Sundays your favorite place to bring a lawn chair, picnic basket, family and friends, and even your dog to relax, and enjoy live music. This event is FREE!!! Kristi Flag will be performing.

158 Main St., Ridgefield, CT Phone: 203-438-4591.

2 to 4 pm. Free with admission. Drop the brushes! We will be making summer-themed paintings with sand to keep as souvenirs of the season.