More upcoming events in and around New Haven
Upcoming events, ordered by date. Search the calendar for a date, venue, or category.
· 4:30 PM
Humanities Quadrangle
Jonathan Gribetz and Peter Cole discuss Gribetz’s Reading Herzl in Beirut and the tension between scholarship and political advocacy. The conversation focuses on the PLO Research Center and its approach to knowledge production.
– · 5:00 PM
Ives Main Library
Kids and teens can learn how to play chess, improve their skills, or play against other youth and instructors. This drop-in club meets at Ives Main Library and is recommended for ages 7+.
– · 5:30 PM
Humanities Quadrangle
This weekly reading group meets for Purgatorio canto readings, and no knowledge of Italian or pre-reading is required. Drinks are provided, and participants can email the organizer with questions.
– · 6:00 PM
Ives Main Library
Join the Ives Book Club for a discussion of Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke at Ives Main Library. The club meets monthly and focuses on recent acclaimed fiction in a variety of genres.
· 6:30 PM
53 Wall Street
See an early screening of the 2026 film La Bola Negra, directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi. The screening is free and open to the public, and no registration is required.
Free admission
– · 12:00 AM
Best Video Film & Cultural Center
Test your movie knowledge at the Movie Trivia Night hosted by Michael Domangue at Best Video Film & Cultural Center. It's a fun evening for film buffs.
· 7:30 PM
Sprague Hall
Yale's big band opens its season with music by Sonny Rollins, Chick Corea, Charles Mingus, and Jackie McLean. General admission is free and no tickets or reservations are required.
Free admission
– · 10:00 AM
Mitchell Branch
Share a book you are reading now, recently finished, or read long ago, or simply listen to others talk about theirs. This relaxed book-sharing circle takes place at Mitchell Library in New Haven.
· 10:00 AM
100 College Street
This Yale talk features developmental psychologist Karen E. Adolph discussing how behavior develops through observable motor behaviors and technology. The presentation uses video, computer vision, and robot simulations to explore learning and development.
– · 10:30 AM
Wilson Branch
This story time includes stories, songs, and playtime for children with a parent or caregiver. It is designed for ages 0-5 at Wilson Branch.
· 12:00 PM
Humanities Quadrangle
A book presentation with author Pablo Gómez as part of the Latin American History Speaker Series. Lunch will be provided, and the event is co-sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition.
· 12:00 PM
Henry R. Luce Hall
A colloquium talk by Devin Stewart on medieval Islamic education, student solidarity, and diplomas. Stewart is a professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies at Emory University.
Elm City's Cabaret at the Shubert Theatre
Scott Freiman, host of the PBS series Deconstructing the Beatles, presents Deconstructing The Beatles LIVE: Revolver in New Haven.
· 1:00 PM
Wright Laboratory
A seminar with talk title and abstract listed as TBA. The session is hosted by Laura Havener and Helen Caines.
· 1:00 PM
Wright Laboratory
Brian Page presents a seminar on a proximity-focusing RICH detector for the ePIC experiment at the Electron-Ion Collider. The talk covers particle identification capabilities and detector design for the project.
– · 3:00 PM
Ives Main Library
Get creative with yarn, thread, and more at Fiber Arts Club. All fiber arts are welcome, including crocheting, knitting, embroidery, and sewing, and materials are provided.
· 8:00 PM
Cafe Nine
Alt-folk band Parks Department performs at Cafe Nine in New Haven. The show is presented as a celebration of creativity, community, and making music with friends.
· 8:00 PM
Space Ballroom
Hovvdy performs at Space Ballroom with Christian Lee Hutson.
· 3:30 PM
Humanities Quadrangle
See a screening of Un amor (2023) with a short introduction by students of Spanish and Portuguese as part of Port 2161: Love in the Lens? The film is in Spanish with English subtitles.
– · 4:00 PM
Online
A free one-hour Zoom workshop for educators of all levels and disciplines. Participants explore ways to connect curriculum and interest in art with the Yale University Art Gallery’s collection, along with online and in-person teaching techniques.
Free admission
· 4:30 PM
Luce Hall
Nobel Prize-winning economist Joel Mokyr presents a lecture drawing on his work in economic history and technological change. The talk highlights his Yale connection and academic research background.
· 5:15 PM
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Yale College New Music presents a concert of new musical miniatures for the Chamber Singers of the Yale Glee Club, composed by Yale College composers. Additional works will feature mezzo-soprano Jennifer Beattie with live electronic processing.
· 5:30 PM
Yale University Art Gallery
Edward J. Sullivan examines paintings and prints from the 16th to 20th centuries that depict Caribbean landscapes. The talk considers imperial expansion, extraction, and the role of scientific information and Romantic longing in shaping these images.
– · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fair Haven Library
Neighbors gather monthly to discuss Fair Haven news and issues, hear reports from first responders and elected officials, and share community concerns. This meeting is open to residents who want a voice in the neighborhood.
