Things to do in Fairfield this weekend

Say goodbye to dreary weather earlier this week and enjoy this fine fall weekend in Fairfield:

Listen to a new twist on the music of Duke Ellington on Friday at Fairfield University's Quick Center, 1073 North Benson Road with "New Duke" at 7 and 9 p.m. The group plays Ellington's music arranged by Brian Torff. For tickets, call 203-254-4010 or visit fairfield.edu/events

Support the arts Saturday by visiting the Pequot Library's 15th annual Art Show Weekend. The library is located at 720 Pequot Ave. and hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit www.pequotlibrary.org or call 203-259-0346.

Spend time Saturday at a classic fall festival at Town Hall Green from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Harvest Festival, sponsored by the Great Beginnings Montessori School, features music, games, crafts, a baked goods sale, vendors and a photographer for family portraits. For more information, call 203-254-8208.

Partake in "Fishhead Stew" Saturday night at the Fairfield Theatre Co., 70 Sanford St. The band features members of the Radiators and tickets are $45 for members and $50 for non-members. Visit www.fairfieldtheatre.org or call the box office at 203-259-1036.

Dine out Sunday at one of more than 30 restaurants participating in the first town-sponsored Fairfield Restaurant Week, which runs through Saturday, Oct. 20. Participating restaurants will feature prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus. Be sure to get your passport and get it stamped every time you dine out to be eligible to win raffle prizes. For more information, visit www.fairfieldct.org/restaurantweek