More upcoming events in and around New Haven
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· 1:30 PM
Quantum Institute
A Yale Quantum Institute event featuring artist-in-residence Toni Dove presenting work in progress from her "Sunjammer 6" series. The event includes AR installations and a preview of work being developed for the residency.
– · 5:00 PM
MakeHaven
A quick badge session for members who want to start using MakeHaven's tufting guns. Participants will learn safe operation and make a small tufted wall hanging while earning their Textile Tufting Gun badge.
· 5:00 PM
New Haven
Introductory, no-experience-required session for members who want to get badged on the tufting guns at MakeHaven. Learn safe operation while making a small 5" x 5" tufted wall hanging.
· 6:00 PM
MakeHaven
Hands-on woodshop class covering several essential stationary woodworking machines, including the sliding compound miter saw, jointer, planer, and table saw. Participants will work toward Woodshop badge requirements and learn the skills needed to access these tools independently…
· 7:30 PM
Marquand Chapel
Degree Conducting Recital with Anthony Washington. Free and open to the public.
Free admission
· 7:00 PM
Best Video Film & Cultural Center
· 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern
East Rock Brewing, 285 Nicoll St Suite 103, New Haven, CT 06511
Meet new people over short, structured one-on-one conversations with question prompts that go beyond small talk. A facilitator guides the evening and partners switch throughout. Come solo or bring a friend. Ages 21+; government-issued ID required. Thursday, December 17, 2026, 6:3…
· 7:00 PM
College Street Music Hall
Join us for an exciting performance by American Football at College Street Music Hall.
· 7:00 PM
Humanities Quadrangle
Yale Film Archive screens Andrzej Wajda’s 1981 film Man of Iron, a political drama about labor unrest and ordinary people changing history. The screening is free and open to the public in New Haven.
Free admission
The Shops at Yale
Downtown New Haven’s largest food crawl series features tastings from top local restaurants, plus exclusive offers at nearby shops and free all-day parking. The crawl takes place rain or shine and is open to guests of all ages.
· 3:00 PM
Shelton High School
Come together at your musical home for the holidays, featuring festive carols, sing-alongs, and a special guest from the North Pole!
– · 7:00 PM
John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts
Featuring Jazmin Ghent and Kat Hawley.
· 8:00 PM
Space Ballroom
BLITZKID appears at Space Ballroom with Mama Doom and Gravedancers. This New Haven-area concert is part of the venue's live music lineup.
· 8:00 PM
College Street Music Hall
Best Video Film & Cultural Center
· 3:00 PM
Woolsey Hall
Come together at your musical home for the holidays, featuring festive carols, sing-alongs, and a special guest from the North Pole!
· 4:00 PM
Cafe Nine
Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez are bringing their rock and soul show to Cafe Nine. The performance is scheduled for Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
· 7:00 PM
College Street Music Hall
Join They Might Be Giants along with Jonathan Coulton for a special performance at College Street Music Hall.
– · 2:00 PM
Ingalls Rink
Women's Ice Hockey home game at Ingalls Rink. Puck drop is at 2:00 PM.
Space Ballroom
Hardcore show at Space Ballroom with Scattered Remnants, Drown In Blood, Groaning Retch, Justice Blade, and The Otherside.
· 7:30 PM
Space Ballroom
Goodnight Moonshine Quartet featuring Ryan Sands is listed for Space Ballroom, with Josiah and the Venter Family also appearing. The event is scheduled for January 9, 2027 at 7:30 PM.
– · 8:00 PM
Yale Repertory Theatre
A darkly comic new play reimagines the ancient Greek tragedy as a 21st-century thriller. The production follows the House of Atreus through a tense family power struggle.
· 1:30 PM
West Campus ABC 373
Microbial Sciences Institute Seminar. Event details are listed through Yale Connect.
· 1:30 PM
West Campus ABC 373
Microbial Sciences Institute Seminar. Event details are listed through Yale Connect.
