From Expensive Galas to Tag Sales This Weekend

Stepping Stones After Dark: 6th Annual "Step Out and Hoop it Up"

• Where: , Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk
• When: Saturday, 7-9:30 p.m.
• Why go: All are welcome to attend the museum’s “Step Out: Wine, Spirits and Food Tasting” at this mix-and-mingle affair showcasing Connecticut wine merchant Nicholas Roberts and an array of Fairfield County restaurants. The evening will feature a blind wine tasting challenge, auction and more. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support museum exhibits, educational programs and outreach initiatives.
• Price: $60/non-members, $50/members; if space permits, pricing at the door will be increased. Register online For more information, visit steppingstonesmuseum.org/stepout  or call 203-899-0606, ext. 245.

The Red Carpet Ball

• Where: , 300 Mansfield Ave, Darien
• When: Saturday, 7 p.m.-midnight
• Why go: Held in support of the YWCA’s “eliminating racism, empowering women” effort, the YWCA of Darien/Norwalk will host this grand-style evening that includes an open bar and dinner along with dancing and both a live and silent auction. The public is invited.
• Price: Platinum $200, Gold $150, $Silver $135. For tickets and more information, visit www.ywcadariennorwalk.org, call the YWCA Darien/Norwalk at 203-655-2535 or email amyk@ywcadariennorwalk.org

Naturally 7 in Concert

• Where: The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge
• When: Saturday, 8 p.m.
• Why go: There’s something special about this group. Members of Naturally 7 are accompanied only by the sounds of the instruments they create with their own voices. In addition to familiar disco classics, rock ballads and other song styles, these seven voice talents create their own compositions, as well as thread irony and comedy throughout their a capella performance. “Naturally Seven summon up soul, rap, rock and folk from their throats in harmonious balance,” according to the playhouse. View a video
• Price: $42.50 orchestra; $37 mezzanine/balcony. For tickets, click here

Mothers of Multiples  Spring Tag Sale

• Where: St. Thomas Apostle Church, 208 East Ave, Norwalk
• When: Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Why go: This tag sale presented by Mothers of Multiples of Lower Fairfield County (MOMSLFC) offers merchandise for infants to pre-teen size 12 including gear, toys and clothing galore. No strollers are permitted. For more information click MOMSLFC
• Price: No admission; purchases are cash-only.

Bumps, Babies and Beyond Expo

• Where: The Italian Center of Stamford, 1620 Newfield Avenue, Stamford
• When: Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
• Why go: About 30 vendors, including key sponsor Frittabello, who’s founder Jennifer Covello originated the expo in 2010, will display their wares and services. Vendors range from AuPairCare and Bliss Baby Planning to Mothers Embrace Yoga and Wrapeaze and everything in between.
• Price: Free with advance registration; $5 at the door. Register at www.bumpsbabiesandbeyondexpo.com/

Sheep Shearing Demonstration

• Where: Ambler Farm, 257 Hurlbutt Street, Wilton
• When: Saturday, 2 p.m.
• Why go: Nutmeg and Clover are ready for their spring shearing. Watch the demonstration and “learn how wool is carded and spun into yarn” as demonstrated by the Wilton Historical Society.
• Price: $10 per person

Theater: "Without Passion or Prejudice"

• Where: Crystal Theatre at Benjamin Franklin Community Center, Bayview Avenue, Norwalk
• When: Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
• Why go: The theatre’s high school students’ production follows “a dramatic [murder] trial and a sequestered jury” in a “backwoods Southern precinct,” according to the theatre’s online description. Written and directed by David L. Jackins with music by Cheryl Kemeny, this suspenseful “musical dramedy” is sure to keep the audience riveted. See the parental discretion advisory
• Price: For pricing and tickets visit ticketleap.net or call the theatre at 203-847-4850.