Monday, Aug. 5
The New Yorker Discussion Group: 6 to 8 p.m. Discussions on contemporary culture and events based on selected readings from The New Yorker. Diana B. Loevy is facilitator. Registration required. Free. Ferguson Library, Intersection of Broad and Bedford Streets.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
Stamford Book Discussion "Beautiful Ruins": 12:30 p.m. Discussions of the book “Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walter. Free. Ferguson Library, Weed Memorial and Hollander Branch, 1143, Hope St., Stamford.
Origami Ninja Star: 4:30 p.m. Fun with origami for ages 7 and up. Adult craft partners welcome, too. Registration required. Free. Ferguson Library, Weed Memorial and Hollander Branch, 1143 Hope St.
Classical Concert: 6:30 p.m. The Lumina String Quartet will perform works by Mozart, Haydn and Schober. Free. Ferguson Library, Intersection of Broad and Bedford Streets.
Wednesday, Aug. 7
Blind Wine Tasting Class: 7:30 p.m. Wine and Spirits Director Gretchen Thomas will teach many of the secrets to blind tasting, and attendees will get to participate in a real blind tasting. Wine friendly tapas will be served by chef Scott Quis to accompany the mystery wines. Cost is $50 per person. Barcelona Stamford, 222 Summer St , Stamford.
Watch "Big Star: Nothin' Can Hurt Me Now:" 7:30 p.m. This feature length documentary movie is about the Memphis band Big Star, which has been cited as an influence by artists including REM, The Replacements, Belle and Sebastian, Elliot Smith and Flaming Lips. Carte Blanche Members: Free, Members and AFG: $6, Students and Seniors: $8, Nonmembers: $11. Avon Theatre, 272 Bedford St., Stamford.
Thursday, Aug.8
Watch "The Karate Kid:" 9 p.m. A feature film on martial art of Karate with focus on harnessing the skill by a teenager for good instead of brutality. Carte Blanche: free, Members: $6, Students and Seniors: $8, Nonmembers: $11. Avon Theatre, 272 Bedford St.
Thursday Night Movie: 8 p.m. Watch “ A Royal Affair," the story of a young queen in 18th-century Denmark who falls in love with the court physician and together, they start a revolution that changes the nation. With Mads Mikkelsen, Alicia Vikander and Mikkel Folsgaard. Directed by Nikolaj Arcel. Rated R. Free. Ferguson Library, Intersection of Broad and Bedford Streets.
Learn Basic Computers: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. No experience required. Call to register. Free. Ferguson Library, Intersection of Broad and Bedford Streets.
Learn Basic Internet : 2 to 3:30 p.m. Familiarity with Windows and basic mouse and keyboard operating skills is must. Free. Ferguson Library, Intersection of Broad and Bedford Streets, Stamford,
Sewing Class At The Ferguson Library: 6 p.m. Learn basics of sewing. Free. Ferguson Library, Intersection of Broad and Bedford Streets, Stamford.
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