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No. 289 · Back IssueFriday, October 16, 2026

The weather that morning: Partly cloudy and 54°, 65° by afternoon — fine weather for a stroll on the Green. · Sun rises 7:03 a.m., sets 6:10 p.m.

Waxing crescent moon

Elm City Almanac: Noah Webster compiled his American dictionary in New Haven and rests in Grove Street Cemetery.

The Lead, as printed

An Artist’s America: Toward a More Perfect Union

Fri, Oct 16 · 12:00 AM — Haas Family Arts Library

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)

Fri, Oct 16 — Schwarzman Center

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.

From the Blog Desk

What’s on in New Haven this week: Thursday, October 15

Events · by Sup, New Haven?

Thursday is doing a lot in New Haven: art all over Chapel Street and Grove Street, kid-friendly library stops in the morning, and Sylvan Esso at night. If you want one day that can turn into a very New Haven itinerary, this is it.

7 fall walks around New Haven for peak leaf season

Lifestyle · by Sup, New Haven?

Fall in New Haven is one of the best excuses to spend a whole day outside, then turn it into coffee, dinner, or a drink after. These seven walk-and-hang ideas keep the foliage part simple and pair it with real New Haven stops from the fact pack.

A very good October weekend in New Haven

Lifestyle · by Sup, New Haven?

If you want a New Haven weekend that starts at the Wooster Square farmers market and ends with a long lunch, this is the move. It stays close to downtown, East Rock, Wooster Square, and the waterfront, with a few solid reasons to leave your apartment before noon.

7 New Haven weekend plans for Friday, October 9

Events · by Sup, New Haven?

New Haven weekends work best when you mix a real plan with a little wandering. Here are seven solid ways to do Friday, October 9, built from art shows, coffee stops, dinner picks, and a late-night set.

A Wooster Street Italian crawl in New Haven

Food · by Sup, New Haven?

If you want a New Haven food walk that basically plans itself, Wooster Street is still absurdly good. This route keeps it simple: pizza, old-school Italian, a cafe-market stop, and one more pie decision before you call it a very solid day.

A State Street food crawl for Tuesday in New Haven

Food · by Sup, New Haven?

If Tuesday, September 29 needs a plan, State Street can absolutely handle it. This walk runs from coffee to pizza to Thai to cocktails, with one very easy art detour nearby if you want to stretch the night.

The City Wire

The Duck Dreams Are Made Of

A New Haven dining piece highlights Chef Kwame Williams and a meal at Anchor Spa. It spotlights local food culture and a standout dish in New Haven.

— via New Haven Independent

Westville Prepares For Giant Puppets

Westville is getting ready for giant puppets with a pre-parade workshop in New Haven. The piece captures a neighborhood arts activity and the community effort behind it.

— via New Haven Independent