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There should be more than a little Woodstock déjà vu at this Wednesday's free First County Bank Summer Concert Series at Calf Pasture Beach. The band Back to the Garden 1969 headlines there at 7 p.m. And don't be surprised if the band's set list reminds you of the original Woodstock. Back to the Garden 1969 is a celebration of the music and history of the Woodstock era, and the band's material includes the songs from the original concert. These include classics from Santana, The Who, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jimi Hendrix, and Sly and the Family Stone. Back to the Garden 1969 was formed in 2009 by former Norwalk resident Gary Adamson to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the original Woodstock festival. Besides Adamson, who plays drums, guitars, and sings, other band members include Mike Garner on bass and vocals, Larry Kelly on guitar and vocals, Bob Fonseca on keys and vocals, and Annie Masciandaro on drums and vocals. And, just like the original Woodstock, Wednesday's concert if free, although a parking fee of $5 per car will be charged for cars without a Norwalk beach sticker. For updates and additional information, call the Norwalk Recreation and Parks Office at (203) 854-7807. For cancellation information, call (203) 854-7938. Calf Pasture Beach is located on Calf Pasture Beach Road in East Norwalk.

Wilton Library's free Summer Music & More series features the vocal group In Harmony singing favorites from the '50s through '70s tonight outdoors in the courtyard from 5 to 6:30 p.m. If it rains, things move inside to the library's Brubeck Room. Wilton Library is located at 137 Old Ridgefield Road in the heart of Wilton Center. Call (203) 762-3950, or visit www.wiltonlibrary.org

The Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts has free entertainment beginning with Joshua Kane doing a mentalist show at 8 p.m. tonight. Country favorites Gunsmoke perform at 8 p.m. on Friday, preceded by country dance lessons at 7:15 p.m. The Christopher Robin Band rocks things up at 8 p.m. on Saturday. The 16-piece Navy Band Northeast plays Big Band Era sounds at 7 p.m. on Sunday. The Somers-Rosenthal Family Band provides bluegrass excellence at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The Magic of Lyn brings magic to the stage at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The Pavilion is located at 40 Jesup Road, behind the Westport Public Library. For concert hot line information, call (203) 221-2153. Also visit www.levittpavilion.com.

Stamford's Alive & Five has original rock and funk veterans George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic headlining tonight along with Heylady and I Anbassa. Clinton was one of the headliners at last year's Vibes Festival. The music starts at 5 p.m. in Columbus Park in downtown Stamford. Admission is $5. After 7 p.m., entry is limited to 21 and older. Photo I.D. is required. Children under 12 are free but must enter before 7 p.m. Columbus Park is located between West Park Place and Main Street. Visit www.stamford-downtown.com

Danbury's Ives Concert Park has alternate rockers Cake headlining at 8 p.m. tonight. The band's "Motorcade of Generosity" special CD package includes B-sides and rarities. Tickets range from $27 to $47, plus service charges. Ives Concert Park is located on the Westside campus of Western Connecticut State University, at 43 Lake Ave. Extension, in Danbury. Call 837-8486, or visit www.ivesconcert-park.com

Ridgefield's free CHIRP concert series has Western swing sounds with the Hot Club of Cowtown at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Ballard Park, located on Main Street in Ridgefield. Call (203) 431-2760, for rain locations. For more information, visit www.chirpct.org.

The Darien Arts Center has keyboardist Chris Coogan and vocalist Michele Grace performing together in show called "Swingin' in the Rain" at 8 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $20. Student discounts available. The Center is located at 2 Renshaw Road in Darien. Call (203) 655-5414.

The Ridgefield Playhouse has 3-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading at 8 p.m. on Friday. The British star is the first female artist to have a blues Grammy nomination, although her music encompasses pop and soul styles, too. Morley opens. Tickets are $75 and $65. On Wednesday at 8 p.m., Creedence Clearwater Revisited, the original members of the hit-making band minus John Fogerty, reprise Creedence favorites like "Down on the Corner" and "Suzie Q." The Way Back Machine opens. Tickets are $95 and $90. The Ridgefield Playhouse is located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, in Ridgefield. Call (203) 438-5795, or visit www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org

The Fairfield Theatre Company StageOne stage has comedy and music with The Jill and Julia Show at 7:30 p.m. tonight featuring Jill Sobule and Julia Sweeney. Tickets are $22. The Constellations bring a fresh approach to soul and rock at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $12. On Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., 40 Oz. to Freedom covers the music of Sublime Tickets are $22. Another tribute band, Lez Zeppelin, an all-female rock quartet, does Led Zeppelin tunes at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Tickets are $27. StageOne is located at 70 Sanford St. in Fairfield. Call (203) 259-1036, or visit www.fairfieldtheatre.org.

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