Events
Weekly updated events happening in and around New Haven
Here's what's happening around the Elm City
SCREENING @ COLLEGE ST. MUSIC HALL: HIGH FIDELITY W/ POST SHOW DISCUSSION W/JOHN CUSACK
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.
Kayaking Opening Day
Join Kingfisher Adventures for walk-up kayak rentals on the Mill River in East Rock Park.
Rooted in Heritage: Art Across Yale’s Cultural Centers
This exhibition features artwork from Yale students representing various multicultural communities, showcasing reflections on cultural identity and shared humanity.
The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography
Yale Schwarzman Center presents The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography in partnership with the Yale Center for British Art. This program amplifies the voices of New Haven youth through photography and showcases their unique perspectives.
West of the River
In West of the River, photographer Christian Badach explores the emotional connections to rural landscapes. His work captures the changing seasons and their impact on human movement and emotional states.
Precision Metal Milling: Bridgeport Essentials for Beginners
Dive into the world of metalworking with the Bridgeport Manual Mill class, where safety meets the art of basic metal milling operations. This hands-on class equips participants with essential skills.
Keeping Alive the Remembrance: Commemorating America's Founding, 1776–1876
This installation at the Yale University Art Gallery commemorates the nation’s 250th anniversary with works made between 1776 and 1876, showcasing how artists preserved a connection to America's founding.
Nguni: Migrant Nations of Southeast Africa
This exhibition explores the art traditions that emerged from the Nguni diaspora of the early 19th century and connects historical objects to oral traditions. It is on view at Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven.
EveryBody Dances with Eva Conti Alegria
EveryBody Dances @ Yale Schwarzman Center brings dance artists to teach community masterclasses in a range of styles. This session is an intro to flamenco led by Eva Conti Alegria, and all community members are welcome.
Playing Images
Join the Haven String Quartet for a performance accompanied by conversation, close looking at artwork, and a Q&A session. The program invites participants to reflect on the experience of listening to music while looking at art.
Ali Wong Live
Don't miss comedian Ali Wong live at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven.
City Gallery Exhibit Features a DIVERSE ARRAY of Work by Robert Jacoby
Follow artist Robert Jacoby on his recent exploration of abstraction and the phases of creative dialogue in his new exhibit DIVERSE ARRAY. This exhibit is hosted at the City Gallery.
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.
RUSUNUNGUKO (liberty / independence / freedom)
Explore the work of designer Nontsikelelo Mutiti at The Dome Gallery, focusing on the aesthetics of hair braiding in black life. This exhibit is free and open to the public in New Haven.
Silent Springs, Windswept Seas: Rachel Carson’s Environmental Vision
Visit the exhibit at Beinecke Library showcasing the life and work of Rachel Carson, a pioneer in environmental activism. This exhibition runs through October 4 in New Haven.
Sunday Markets on the Green
Visit the pop-up market on the Upper Green featuring local artists and food vendors, happening twice a month.
Tracing the Rosebud Orchid: Botanical Illustration and Ecological Awareness in 18th- to 21st-Century America
Visit the exhibition at Sterling Memorial Library that narrates the botanical history of the rosebud orchid and its ecological significance. The exhibit runs from May 4 to October 25.
Overcurrent
A Yale School of Art exhibition featuring work by MFA students across Graphic Design, Painting/Printmaking, Photography, and Sculpture. Public reception is Friday, September 25 from 6-8 PM.
“Beauties of My Style”: Errata and the Printed Mistake
This exhibition at the Hanke Gallery within Sterling Memorial Library surveys the history of errors in bookmaking and their cultural significance. It explores themes of censorship and misrepresentation in the written word.
Yale Women's Soccer vs. Hofstra
Come support the Yale Women's Soccer team as they take on Hofstra. Admission is free at Reese Stadium.
Highlights Tours
Join our undergraduate guides for a conversational tour focused on a selection of objects from the Gallery’s global collection. No two students’ tours are the same.
Film: Ashes and Diamonds
Yale Film Archive screens Andrzej Wajda’s 1958 film Ashes and Diamonds as part of its centenary series. The screening is free and open to the public, and the film is shown in Polish with English subtitles.
Introduction to Induction: Forging & Blacksmithing Basics
Step into the forge and learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing using the power of induction heat. In this hands-on class, you’ll shape heated steel into a custom piece of your own design.
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