Classical music performances—orchestral to vocal—are held regularly at the Danbury Music Centre (256 Main St., 203/748-1716, www.danbury.org/musicctr [1]).
Part of Western Connecticut State University, Berkshire Theatre (Osborne St., 203/837-8732) puts on dramatic productions by students.
Afterward, grab a nightcap or dessert at Hat City Ale House (253 Main St., 203/790-4287), which also hosts a mishmash of live music by local performers.
Danbury’s [2] various ethnic communities outdo each other every year with elaborate cultural festivals. The season starts with souvlaki and ouzo at Greek Experience (203/748-2992, early June), moves to macaroni and grappa at the Italian Festival (early Aug.), and concludes with fish-and-chips and Guinness at the Danbury Irish Festival (203/730-8211, early Sept.).
Lovers of food from all over the world converge on A Taste of Greater Danbury (203/792-1711, www.citycenterdanbury.com [3], mid-Sept.), which features food stalls from the area’s gourmet restaurants lining the green alongside children’s activities and craft vendors.
Links:
[1] http://www.danbury.org/musicctr
[2] http://www.moon.com/destinations/new-england/connecticut/western-connecticut/fairfield-county/danbury
[3] http://www.citycenterdanbury.com