Good morning, Norwalk.

Luca's Beach Kitchen held a soft relaunch Friday at Calf Pasture Beach in the former site of Ripka's Cafe, offering beach classics while updating its building for a fresh outdoor concept set for 2027 (honoring Clyde Ripka with nightly music events).

News 12 Connecticut was honored with two Edward R.

Murrow Awards+one for feature reporting on restored violins and one for sports reporting that memorializes a hockey player, with Marissa Alter and photojournalist Mennino leading the work.

Manresa Island Corp announced its new research and education station (R.E.S.A) at Manresa Wilds in Veteran's Memorial Park and Marina.

The nonprofit will partner with local and regional groups, including Norwalk Public Schools and leading science institutions, to fund outdoor field studies with a $500,000 investment.

Norwalk Public Schools held a ceremony to rename South Norwalk Neighborhood School as Dr. Ruby Shaw Elementary School.

The renaming honors the longtime educator (school social worker, magnet school creator, and Board member) who taught at Norwalk Community College until her death in 2019.

Norwalk City Council praised a pilot nonprofit accelerator program that provided local nonprofit leaders with coaching and consulting during six monthly cohort learning sessions.

Funding for a new cohort will get full council approval on June 9.

The CIAC boys volleyball state tournament runs from Tuesday, June 2 through Friday, June 12 with game results updated nightly.

Norwalk teams will face top-seeded opponents as bracket match-ups progress & listings detail rounds from the second stage to the finals.

The Connecticut Sun will host the Los Angeles Sparks in Hartford at 6 p.m. today at PeoplesBank Arena.

French star Leila Lacan will debut while Aaliyah Edwards sits out due to concussion.

The 2026 CIAC high school baseball tournament begins today and runs until Saturday, June 13, with first-round games at 3:30 p.m. and championship matches at Palmer Field (Middletown), where game results will be posted nightly.

El Varon de La Bachata

8 PM – 2 AM — La Bonita — Tickets from $60 — Experience a night of captivating bachata music in the heart of Norwalk.

100 Demons Live Concert

6-9 p.m. — District Music Hall — Tickets start at $125 — Experience the unforgettable live performance of 100 Demons in Norwalk.

Hope in Motion Walk

10 a.m. — Mill River Park — Registration required — Celebrate 30 years of resilience and support those impacted by cancer during this community fundraising event.

Much Ado About Nothing

7:30 p.m. — Pinkney Park — $25 adults, $5 children — Experience Shakespeare’s comedy of love and wit under the stars in a beloved outdoor setting.

Cielo Gris in Concert

8:00 p.m. — Bambu Night Club — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of Cielo Gris live in Norwalk.

The Wood Brothers Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — District Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of soulful tunes from The Wood Brothers.

Poetry For Your Palate

6-9 p.m. — La Zingara Restaurant — Admission varies — Enjoy a delightful fusion of culinary treats and poetry that celebrates connection and community.

Fer Martinez and His Friends from Olancho

9:00 p.m. — La Bonita — Pre-sale $60 — Experience an exciting night with Fer Martinez y Sus Cuates de Olancho in a vibrant venue.

29th Annual Kids Challenge

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM — Shorehaven Golf Club — Registration fee applies — Golf for a cause with activities and auctions supporting community youth services.