Popular Weekend Events in Westport (July Updated)

In a thrilling collaboration, the Plein Air Washington Artists (PAWA) will be participating in the prestigious Westport Art Festival 2-day Paint Out 2024. This exciting event will take place at the renowned Westport venue located at 2500 Westhaven Dr, Westport, WA 98595, on the 17th and 18th of August 2024. The PAWA joins Westport Art Festival 2-day Paint Out 2024 promises a captivating showcase of artistic talent against the backdrop of the beautiful city of Westport. Art enthusiasts can look forward to witnessing the creative process unfold as talented artists from PAWA immerse themselves in capturing the essence of the festival through their unique perspectives. Best of all, admission to this extraordinary event is completely free, making it an accessible and enriching experience for all. Mark your calendars and don't miss this opportunity to witness the magic of PAWA joining forces with the esteemed Westport Art Festival for a memorable 2-day Paint Out in 2024.

Meet artist Stephen Hendee In 2023 The Mill commissioned Baltimore based artist Stephen Hendee to create Buisine, a site specific sculptural light installation for our Listening Gallery. Working within the constraints of ongoing construction, Hendee created this magnificent 24’ organic & dramatic horizontal band of illuminated polypropylene, bringing new light into our former dark and dusty grain mill. Join us for a conversation as Stephen Hendee returns to the site for the first time to celebrate the work. Information Source: The Mill | eventbrite

Screenings of “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” and Jacob's Ladder with authors Mark Dawidziak and Arlen Schumer. Author Mark Dawidziak speaks with Arlen Schumer about his book, Everything I Needed to Know I Learned in The Twilight Zone. Following, join us for a blockbuster Saturday night at the movies–starting with the seminal, Oscar-winning TZ episode, “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” and capped off by a screening of 1990’s Jacob’s Ladder, a cult classic film directly inspired by “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.” An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (Season 5, Episode 22) Tonight, a presentation so special and unique that for the first time in the five years we've been presenting The Twilight Zone, we're offering a film shot in France by others. Winner of the Cannes Film Festival of 1962, as well as other international awards, here is a haunting study of the incredible from the past master of the incredible, Ambrose Bierce. Here is the French production of An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. Jacob's Ladder (1990) Jacob's Ladder stars Tim Robbins as Jacob Singer, an American postman whose experiences before and during his military service in Vietnam result in strange, fragmentary visions and bizarre hallucinations that continue to haunt him. As his ordeal worsens, Jacob desperately attempts to figure out the truth. *** Mark Dawidziak is the author or editor of 25 books, including three acclaimed studies of landmark television series: The Columbo Phile, The Night Stalker Companion and Everything I Need to Know I Learned in The Twilight Zone. He also is an internationally recognized Mark Twain scholar, and five of his books are about the iconic American writer. His most recent book, A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe, was published by St. Martin’s Press in February 2023. As Roy Lichtenstein brought comic book art into the fine art world, Arlen Schumer has brought it into the commercial art world via his unique comic book-style art, for advertising, editorial and promotional usage. Arlen’s background in graphic design (RISD), art direction and copywriting in New York City advertising agencies, combined with his expertise and enthusiasm for the comic book medium and its rich history, produces captivating award-winning imagery recognized worldwide. He has been a long-standing member of the Society of Illustrators. As a published author and pop culture historian, Arlen has been equally recognized; his book The Silver Age of Comic Book Art, won the Independent Book Publishers Award for Best Popular Culture Book, ABC’s 20/20named him “one of the country's preeminent authorities on comics and culture,” the BBC said his works on The Twilight Zonewere “a cut above the rest, full of passion and erudition”. Comic Book Artist magazine called him “one of the more articulate and enthusiastic advocates of comic book art in America.” His other books areVisions from The Twilight Zone and The Neal Adams Sketchbook. Information Source: The Westport Library* | eventbrite

We close out our Twilight Zone Symposium with screenings of two classic episodes and the film, The Stepford Wives. We close out the symposium in style with a pop-up art show of Staples High School students’ artworks inspired by one of the most memorable Twilight Zone episodes, “Eye of the Beholder.” After a screening of that fan-favorite episode, we have a real treat in store for you–a screening of the episode, “Number 12 Looks Just Like You”--complete with original commercials from its airdate in 1964! Finally, we cap the weekend off with a screening of a cult-classic 1975 film with thematic ties to “Number 12,” The Stepford Wives (starring the enigmatic Katherine Ross), also partially filmed right here in Westport! Eye of the Beholder (Season 2, Episode 6. Originally aired November 11, 1960) Suspended in time and space for a moment, your introduction to Miss Janet Tyler, who lives in a very private world of darkness. A universe whose dimensions are the size, thickness, length of the swath of bandages that cover her face. In a moment we will go back into this room, and also in a moment we will look under those bandages. Keeping in mind of course that we are not to be surprised by what we see, because this isn't just a hospital, and this patient 307 is not just a woman. This happens to be the Twilight Zone, and Miss Janet Tyler, with you, is about to enter it. Number 12 Looks Just Like You (Season 5, Episode 17. Originally aired January 24, 1964) Given the chance, what young girl wouldn't happily exchange a plain face for a lovely one? What girl could refuse the opportunity to be beautiful? For want of a better estimate, let's call it the year 2000. At any rate, imagine a time in the future where science has developed the means of giving everyone the face and body he dreams of. It may not happen tomorrow, but it happens now, in The Twilight Zone. The Stepford Wives (1975) The Stepford Wives was written by William Goldman, who based his screenplay on Ira Levin's 1972 novel of the same name. The film stars Katharine Ross as a woman who relocates with her husband (Peter Masterson) and children from New York City to the Connecticut community of Stepford, where she comes to find that the women live lives of unwavering subservience to their husbands. Filmed in Connecticut in 1974, The Stepford Wives premiered theatrically in February 1975 *** As Roy Lichtenstein brought comic book art into the fine art world, Arlen Schumer has brought it into the commercial art world via his unique comic book-style art, for advertising, editorial and promotional usage. Arlen’s background in graphic design (RISD), art direction and copywriting in New York City advertising agencies, combined with his expertise and enthusiasm for the comic book medium and its rich history, produces captivating award-winning imagery recognized worldwide. He has been a long-standing member of the Society of Illustrators. As a published author and pop culture historian, Arlen has been equally recognized; his book The Silver Age of Comic Book Art, won the Independent Book Publishers Award for Best Popular Culture Book, ABC’s 20/20named him “one of the country's preeminent authorities on comics and culture,” the BBC said his works on The Twilight Zonewere “a cut above the rest, full of passion and erudition”. Comic Book Artist magazine called him “one of the more articulate and enthusiastic advocates of comic book art in America.” His other books areVisions from The Twilight Zone and The Neal Adams Sketchbook. Information Source: The Westport Library* | eventbrite

Welcome to a fun FREE 2-hour session! We provide everything you need to get started enjoying this fun sport. Please cancel a day in advance if you are unable to attend! This is an outdoor event so please dress appropriately for sun and/or wind. Thank you to the Trillium Grant and Selkirk Sport for sponsoring this event hosted by White Lake Pickleball. Bring water, wear comfortable shoes and athletic wear. We suggest sunglasses or eyewear, and a ball cap if you wear them. See you soon. Call 613-545-5288 for information. #selkirkgrowth #selkirksport #godfrey #southfrontenac #pickleballcanada Information Source: White Lake Pickleball | eventbrite

Our amazing season was beyond epic and we are celebrating our record-setting season with an EPIC Happy Camp Finale and World Mental Health Month Paddle Out for awareness. Our paddle out will also honor our Athletes who have left us to early. Brought to our Athletes with the support of Matouk Linens, our 2024 Season Finale Happy Camp & Mental Health Paddle Out is a one-day family-centric fully inclusive surf therapy clinic that focuses in on our Athlete's strengths with a special Paddle Out for our Gnome Surf Angels and Mental Health Awareness. We are for all kids and specialize in Neurodivergent Athletes (Athletes with Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Depression and/or Anxiety.) We equip our Athletes with a team of surf therapists to guide them through their journey of learning to surf. We utilize a model that focuses on improving mental health and self-esteem as well as social-emotional well-being. We travel internationally and throughout the US providing our surf therapy clinics focusing on Inclusion and highlighting our Athlete's strengths and individuality while welcoming them to our Tribe. Each event includes a special High Five Awards Ceremony to conclude a magical day where our Athletes receive a certificate and swag from our corporate partners leaving them feeling like a Championship Surfer. In addition, we will provide an art station, yoga station as well as, beach games. Our Athletes come for the waves and stay for the memories, making our Ohana one of the best communities to feel loved and accepted always. Come out for our epic event filled with joy, stoke, and magic. We open-heartedly welcome you to join our Gnome Family. Matouk Linens makes this Happy Camp Session possible. We are grateful and honored to share these waves of inclusion with amazing partners. Information Source: Gnome Surf | eventbrite

OMG FEST Tribute to Greg Motta Come join us for a special tribute event at Buzzards Bay Brewing in Westport! We will be celebrating the life and legacy of the one and only Greg Motta. Expect a night filled with live music, delicious food, and great company. Let's come together to honor and remember a true legend. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening! Information Source: Gnome Surf | eventbrite

Join us at Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill prior to select Husker Football Games for Hurrdat Radio LIVE with their Friday Pre-Game rundown! Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill will offer an AMAZING breakfast and beverage menu! $10 a plate $5 Drink options MENU! 2 Egg Plate (Eggs your way) with choice of Sausage Links or Bacon w/Tater Tots Biscuits & Gravy (add eggs for an additional charge) Bacon Egg & Cheese Sandwich w/Tater Tots Drinks! Coffee Tea Soda Water Bloody Mary Screwdriver Information Source: Hurrdat Sports Bar and Grill | eventbrite

Sponsored by the Y’s Men of Westport/Weston The television’s on, it’s late night, and there’s music. Johnny Carson and Doc Severinsen’s era is over. David Letterman is the new, fresh face at NBC, and inside 30 Rock, Paul Shaffer is conjuring an enduring late-night template in song. Straight out of years on the bandstand at Saturday Night Live in that very same building, and together with Steve Jordan, Will Lee, and the late Hiram Bullock, beginning in 1982 Shaffer will join his 1950s/1960s transistor radio memories with ours, celebrating the fabulous moments and fabulous tunes that reminded us on Letterman — every night — that the River of Popular Song is deep and wide ... lifting, connecting, delighting, and inspiring us. Shaffer’s place in pop culture as a music historian par excellence made him the natural choice to helm the house band for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions beginning in 1986, and The Maestro has continued — to this day — that ongoing love affair with the chords, the backbeat, the melody, the HEART of what makes a great song, well, great! On April 6, as part of The Westport Library’s four-day celebration of music, media, and creativity, the 2025 VersoFest Oral History Project (recorded and archived for podcast) will join Shaffer with The Beehive Queen, Christine Ohlman — herself a veteran of that same SNL Band — to talk about the journey that brought him from a small town in Canada at the very northernmost tip of Highway 61 to sail that River of Song along with The World’s Most Dangerous Band, and his — and our — wonderful place in that musical history, then and now. P.S.: There’ll be a piano onstage, and there WILL be music! Join us at 11:00 for coffee and donuts provided by the Y's Men, and the program begins at 11:30 on stage! *** VersoFest is The Westport Library’s annual music and media conference and festival where knowledge is shared and inspiration is discovered — a forum for media creators, artists, and fans to converge. VersoFest includes conversations where experts share their perspective and vision. Intimate workshops provide creators the opportunity to deconstruct, improve, and hone their craft. Performances entertain and inspire. Click here to learn more about this year’s festival. *** With your registration/ticket purchase, the bearer is entitled to one Complimentary Margarita, Paloma, or Aguafresca at Don Memo, Westport. Please show your registration upon arrival. Thank you. Information Source: The Westport Library* | eventbrite