Things to do in Fairfield this weekend

We know -- It's not the heat, it's the humidity. Well, don't let either of those two things get you down or keep you sitting on the couch. Here's some things to get you out and about in Fairfield this weekend:

After a day at the beach, head over to 278 Fairfield Beach Road from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and get a refreshing drink from Keegan & Avery's 5th annual Lemonade Stand for Rett. All money goes to raise funds to find a cure for Rett Syndrome. For information on the lemonade stand, email arianem@optonline.net. More information on Rett Syndrome can be found at www.rettsyndrome.org.

What's better than free? The Brick Walk shopping complex, 1215 Post Road, will host a free car show and concert by the Cookie Thomas Quartet Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is hosted by the Connecticut Seaport Car Club and all show cars are welcome. Call 203-912-5729 for information.

Take the road to the Fairfield Theatre Co., 70 Sanford Street, Saturday night for a performance by local group the Alternate Routes. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $22 for non-members. Tickets are $26 at the door. Call 203-259-1036 or visit www.fairfieldtheatre.org.

If you love to laugh, you'll love "A Night of Comedy," Saturday at 8 p.m. at Cinzano's Restaurant, 1920 Black Rock Turnpike. The show features Frankie Pace and Cal Verduchi. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 for two. A buffet for $19.95 starts at 7 p.m. For tickets call 203-903-6538 or visit www.limelightcomedy.com

Stroll through a special art exhibit at the Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road, chronicling the great sea battles of the War of 1812 on Sunday. Hours Sunday are noon to 4 p.m. and admission is free for members, $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students free for those under the age of 5. Visit www.fairfieldhistory.org for more information.