Events
Weekly updated events happening in and around New Haven
Here's what's happening around the Elm City
Thee Phibbs / VVebs / MJ Bones / Windfucker
A 21+ night of live music at Cafe Nine in New Haven, featuring Thee Phibbs, VVebs, MJ Bones, and Windfucker. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the show starting at 8:00 PM.
Folklorist by Night with Derek Piotr
This immersive evening at Lost in New Haven combines music, story, and oral history. Guests can explore the Fieldwork Archive after hours as Derek Piotr transforms the space with an ambient experience.
All Levels Saturday Morning Pottery
A relaxed, all-levels class for anyone interested in working with clay. Beginners will learn the basics of wheel throwing and hand building.
The Moth Mainstage
Experience storytelling at its finest with The Moth Mainstage.
The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration
Celebrate the music of The Carpenters at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven. The event starts at 7:00 PM.
Movies in the Plaza
Enjoy free Wednesday night movie screenings from May through October in downtown New Haven’s cozy Pitkin Plaza. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets!
An Artist’s America: Toward a More Perfect Union
Visit the exhibit at Haas Arts Library that explores artists' reflections on American history and the concept of the American Dream. This exhibition runs through November 8 in New Haven.
El Ten Eleven
Don't miss El Ten Eleven performing live with Tall Tall Trees at Space Ballroom.
Wheelchair Sports Camp/Chef the Chef/Spray Bottle Fever/Softwalls
Wheelchair Sports Camp brings its high-energy, genre-bending live show to Cafe Nine in New Haven. The bill also features Chef the Chef, Spray Bottle Fever, and Softwalls.
Intro to Sewing: Get to Know Your Machine
In this hands-on beginner workshop, participants will learn to operate a sewing machine with confidence. No experience required.
In Praise of Nguni: Celebrating a Southeast African Diaspora
Celebrate the opening of Nguni: Migrant Nations of Southeast Africa, the first museum exhibition devoted to the art of the Nguni diaspora. The event features the Yale Gospel Choir and takes place at the Yale University Art Gallery.
Sketchbook Social
Calling all artists and doodlers! Join us for a laid-back Sketchbook Social, a welcoming space for anyone who loves to draw in a judgment-free atmosphere.
Silkscreen/Serigraph Printmaking
Learn the craft of silkscreen and serigraph printmaking at Creative Arts Workshop. Students transfer photo images and print their own work.
Intermediate Metal Sculpture
For experienced makers, this class builds on existing metal sculpture skills and encourages new ideas using a variety of materials. It includes a weekly practice session.
Author Talk with Hélène Landemore
Join this conversation with political theorist Hélène Landemore, author of the new book Politics Without Politicians. The talk takes place at the Ives Main Library in New Haven.
Beyond the Wheel: Form, Process, and Creative Discovery
This ceramics class is designed for both beginners and experienced students who want to expand technical ability and creative confidence. Participants will work on core wheel techniques and creative exploration.
Taste of Generosity
Taste of Generosity is an evening benefiting the Connecticut-Rhode Island Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The event takes place at the Yale Peabody Museum in New Haven.
The Secret Music Documentary Society hosted by Gorman Bechard and Dean Falcone
Join Gorman Bechard and Dean Falcone for a special event featuring music documentaries at the Best Video Film & Cultural Center. A must for music enthusiasts!
Centering with Clay: Focusing on Foundations
Are you looking to improve your throwing skills? This class offers an opportunity to work towards your goals in clay and enhance your pottery techniques.
Edgehill: The Moving Out Tour
Join Edgehill with Palmer at Space Ballroom for an unforgettable night.
A World To Win: Rosa Pepper-Macias 4 State Senate Benefit
This New Haven benefit show supports independent socialist Rosa Pepper-Macias, a workers' voice candidate for state senate district 11. The event is 21+ and doors open at 7 PM.
EcoEleganza exhibit
Celebrate the opening reception of Eco Eleganza and see what Trash to Fashion is all about at City Hall New Haven. The exhibit features trashion garments made by community members and highlights creative environmental action.
String, Stitch, and Structure: Creative Explorations in Fiber Arts
Discover the creative possibilities of yarn, string, fabric, natural fibers, and found materials in this hands-on fiber arts sampler for adults. The class includes demonstrations and guided practice.
Cat Trivia w/ The Cat Collective
Test your knowledge of all things feline at Cat Trivia hosted by The Cat Collective at the Best Video Film & Cultural Center. Fun for cat lovers!
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