Tuesday, April 23 • Cinema Fairfield: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Nightly showings at 7 p.m. Sondheim Theater, Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.
Tuesday, April 23 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Wednesday, April 24 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Take part in the tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:45 sign up, 8 p.m. go, with a featured performer halfway through. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/OpenMicAtCafeParadiso.
Thursday, April 25 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.
Friday, April 26 • LEGO Playtime. Join for unstructured playtime every Friday. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Saturday, April 27 • Fairfield Farmers Market Indoors. Produce, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Sunday, April 28 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Tuesday, April 30 • Shut Up & Write! Writers of all levels are invited to sit quietly together and work on their individual projects. Cosponsored by the Library and MIU International Writing Center. Every Tuesday, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Wednesday, May 1 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Take part in the tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:45 sign up, 8 p.m. go, with a featured performer halfway through. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/OpenMicAtCafeParadiso.
Thursday, May 2 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.
Friday, May 3 • LEGO Playtime. Join for unstructured playtime every Friday. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Public Library, 104 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Friday, May 3 • Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience. Part concert, dance party, and club night featuring original music that samples from classical and hip-hop. 7:30 p.m., Sondheim Center, 200 N. Main St., Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.
Friday, May 3 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.
Saturday, May 4 • Fairfield Farmers Market. Opening day of the outdoor market! Produce, flowers, plants, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.
Sunday, May 5 • Irish Music Session. An informal gathering of area musicians plays Irish music most Sundays. Join in, or relax and listen as you enjoy a hot cuppa or craft beer on tap. 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Monday, May 6 • Genealogy Group. Join Barbara Rainbow for a group exploration of genealogy and local history. Bring any materials you’d like to share. Learn how to navigate Ancestry.com. Every 1st Monday of the month, 2:30-4 p.m. Fairfield Public Library, 104 W. Adams., Fairfield. (641) 472-6551.
Wednesday, May 8 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Take part in the tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:45 sign up, 8 p.m. go, with a featured performer halfway through. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/OpenMicAtCafeParadiso.
Thursday, May 9 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.
Thursday, May 9 • Arts & Crafts. Bring any crafts or half-finished projects you’re working on. 6-9 p.m. Noble House Kava Bar, 115 N. Main, Fairfield. (641) 200-1606.
Saturday, May 11 • Fairfield Farmers Market. Opening day of the outdoor market! Produce, flowers, plants, handmade wares, baked goods, food to go. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.
Wednesday, May 15 • Tarot Readings at Noble House Kava Bar. Readings by Richard Morell every third Wednesday. 6 p.m., Noble House, 115 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/NobleHouseKava.
Wednesday, May 15 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Take part in the tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:45 sign up, 8 p.m. go, with a featured performer halfway through. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/OpenMicAtCafeParadiso.
Thursday, May 16 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.
Wednesday, May 22 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Take part in the tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:45 sign up, 8 p.m. go, with a featured performer halfway through. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/OpenMicAtCafeParadiso.
Thursday, May 23 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.
Wednesday, May 29 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Take part in the tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:45 sign up, 8 p.m. go, with a featured performer halfway through. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/OpenMicAtCafeParadiso.
Thursday, May 30 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.
Wednesday, June 5 • Cafe Paradiso Open Mic. Take part in the tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:45 sign up, 8 p.m. go, with a featured performer halfway through. 8–10 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/OpenMicAtCafeParadiso.
Thursday, June 6 • At Home Store Knitters Clinic. Knit in good company or get help with a project. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m., At Home Store, 52 N. Main St., Fairfield. AtHomeStoreFairfield.com. Free.
Friday, June 7 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.
Thursday, June 13 • Arts & Crafts. Bring any crafts or half-finished projects you’re working on. 6-9 p.m. Noble House Kava Bar, 115 N. Main, Fairfield. (641) 200-1606.
Wednesday, June 19 • Tarot Readings at Noble House Kava Bar. Readings by Richard Morell every third Wednesday. 6 p.m., Noble House, 115 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com/NobleHouseKava.
Friday, July 5 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.
Sat-Sun, July 26-27 • Fairfield Treasure Hunt Weekend. Various locations. Details at Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.
Friday, August 2 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.
Friday, September 6 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.
Friday, September 13 • Barnyard Bash. Maasdam Barns. Details at Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.
Friday, October 4 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.
Friday, November 1 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.
Friday, November 29 • Lighting of the Fairfield Square. Santa arrives! Horse-drawn wagon rides, caroling, festivities on the square. Central Park. 5:30 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.
Friday, December 6 • Fairfield First Fridays. Shops and galleries open late. Central Park. 6–10 p.m., downtown Fairfield. Details at FairfieldFirstFridays.org.