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Things to Do in New Haven This Week

The next seven days

A rolling seven-day window of the best of New Haven — concerts, festivals, openings, talks, and one-off restaurant nights. Refreshed continuously as new events get announced.

55 events
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Public Screenings
ThursdayJune 11· 7:00 PM

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Public Screenings

Pitkin Plaza

Join other sports fans at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Screenings this June & July! In partnership with Trinity Bar & Restaurant, this summer Pitkin Plaza transforms into the World Cup Village!

Forms and Surfaces
ThursdayJune 11· 7:30 PM

Forms and Surfaces

Creative Arts Workshop

This class explores both form and surface in clay. Each week includes guided instruction on creating a specific ceramic form using a mix of wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques.

The Dollyrots / Chaser Eight
ThursdayJune 11· 8:00 PM

The Dollyrots / Chaser Eight

Cafe Nine

Catch The Dollyrots live at Cafe Nine as they bring their punk rock energy to the stage, now featuring their children in the band for a unique family affair.

Summer @ The Well: Ross Wightman & Amanda Ekery Duo
ThursdayJune 11· 9:00 PM

Summer @ The Well: Ross Wightman & Amanda Ekery Duo

Yale Schwarzman Center

Summer @ The Well is back, offering a refreshing social experience at a 21+ pub in the lower level of Yale Schwarzman Center. Each month of summer, The Well becomes the spot to gather with friends.

Sketching in August Sander
ThursdayJune 11· 9:30 PM

Sketching in August Sander

Yale University Art Gallery

Inaugurated in 1867, Street Hall—today part of the Yale University Art Gallery—housed the first school of art in the country. Its curriculum permitted students from a variety of disciplines to explore art.

Intro to Sewing: Get to Know Your Machine
ThursdayJune 11· 9:30 PM

Intro to Sewing: Get to Know Your Machine

MakeHaven

In this hands-on beginner workshop, participants will learn to operate a sewing machine with confidence—no experience required. Whether you’ve never touched a machine or you’re convinced you 'just can't sew', this class is for you.

Salsa in Ninth Square
ThursdayJune 11· 10:00 PM

Salsa in Ninth Square

Orange Street Promenade

Salsa in Ninth Square is perfect for beginners and experts alike! At the beginning, learn from instructors, then spend the rest of the evening enjoying free dance on our rainbow dance floor.

Making Functional Pots
ThursdayJune 11· 10:30 PM

Making Functional Pots

Creative Arts Workshop

If you are interested in making ceramic pieces for the home, this class is for you. Making functional pots is important to all levels of students, whether you throw pots on the wheel or prefer to hand-build.

Camera Obscura @ Lyric Hall: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948/NR/2h6m)
ThursdayJune 11· 6:30 PM

Camera Obscura @ Lyric Hall: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948/NR/2h6m)

Lyric Hall

Best Video Film & Cultural Center and Lyric Hall are pleased to present the new series, CAMERA OBSCURA, to help bring MORE great cinema to New Haven!! On Thursday, June 11th, we will be screening John Huston’s 1948 Western drama, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, starring Humphrey Bogart.

Advanced Hand Bookbinding
ThursdayJune 11· 11:00 PM

Advanced Hand Bookbinding

Creative Arts Workshop

Veteran book arts expert Gisela Noack brings her many years of skill and experience in restoration and conservation to students working on their own advanced bookbinding or restoration projects.

An Evening with Megan Hilty
FridayJune 12· 8:00 PM

An Evening with Megan Hilty

Shubert Theatre

Join us for a captivating evening with Megan Hilty at the Shubert Theatre. The event starts at 8:00 PM.

Centering with Clay: Focusing on Foundations
FridayJune 12· 1:30 PM

Centering with Clay: Focusing on Foundations

Creative Arts Workshop

Are you looking to improve your throwing skills? Seeking to center your clay and yourself? This class offers an opportunity to work towards your goals in clay.

Heaven
FridayJune 12· 9:00 PM

Heaven

Cafe Nine

Join us for Heaven, New Haven’s Post-Disco dance night featuring a mix of Italo, Electro, Hi-NRG, Synth-Funk, and Disco-infused electronics.

Advanced Pottery Lab
FridayJune 12· 10:30 PM

Advanced Pottery Lab

Creative Arts Workshop

Experienced participants who have been approved by an instructor are welcome to join these self-directed sessions. Please note that no formal instruction is provided.

New Haven Community Gardens
SaturdayJune 13· N/A

New Haven Community Gardens

New Haven

This bike tour will visit New Haven's abundance of community gardens, as well as parks and conservation areas.

I Am The Avalanche
SaturdayJune 13· 7:30 PM

I Am The Avalanche

Space Ballroom

Join I Am The Avalanche with Make Do and Mend and Brandon Reilly (of Nightmare of You) for an exciting night of music.

Megan Hilty
SaturdayJune 13· 12:00 AM

Megan Hilty

Shubert Theatre

Megan Hilty comes to the Shubert shortly after her completing her acclaimed role of Madeline Ashton in the new hit musical, “Death Becomes Her,” which earned her a Tony Award-nomination.

Emo Night Brooklyn
SaturdayJune 13· 12:00 AM

Emo Night Brooklyn

Toad's Place

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a late-night, DJ-driven dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams that raised us, ruined us, and somehow still define us. We’re taking over Toad's Place in New Haven.

Summer Art Stroll
SaturdayJune 13· 12:00 AM

Summer Art Stroll

The Shops at Yale

Experience Downtown New Haven in a new way during the inaugural Summer Art Stroll, taking place June 13–28, 2026 throughout the Chapel Street, Broadway, and Whitney-Audubon Districts. This free event showcases local art and culture.

SaturdayJune 13· Various times, June 13-27

International Festival of Arts & Ideas

New Haven Green & Various Venues

One of the nation's premier arts festivals featuring hundreds of free events — concerts, talks, performances, and outdoor programming across the city.

All Levels Weekend Pottery
SaturdayJune 13· 1:30 PM

All Levels Weekend Pottery

Creative Arts Workshop

A relaxed, all-levels class for anyone interested in working with clay. Beginners will learn the basics of wheel throwing and hand building at the Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven.

Bring Your Characters to Life!
SaturdayJune 13· 2:00 PM

Bring Your Characters to Life!

Creative Arts Workshop

In this 8-week class, students will bring original characters to life, from first concept to finished design. Learn the principles of character design while creating characters for animation at the Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven.

Kayaking Opening Day
SaturdayJune 13· 2:00 PM

Kayaking Opening Day

Orange Street Canoe Launch

Kingfisher Adventures offers walk-up kayak rentals on the Mill River in East Rock Park. Join us at the Orange Street Canoe Launch for a fun day on the water.

Saturday Jazz Jam ft. Gary Grippo
SaturdayJune 13· 4:00 PM

Saturday Jazz Jam ft. Gary Grippo

Cafe Nine

Join us for the Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine, featuring a new house band each week and an open jam session. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

JVK / Pond View / Splitview
SaturdayJune 13· 9:00 PM

JVK / Pond View / Splitview

Cafe Nine

Experience JVK, Pond View, and Splitview live at Cafe Nine as they push the boundaries of rock with their unique sounds. Join us for a night of great music.

Mixed Surfaces
SundayJune 14· N/A

Mixed Surfaces

New Haven

Learn techniques from one of New Haven's most prolific riders and skilled educators on navigating mixed surfaces.

New Haven Greenways 2030: West River Greenway
SundayJune 14· 12:00 AM

New Haven Greenways 2030: West River Greenway

Pond Lily Nature Preserve

New Haven Greenways 2030 is a vision for active, connected, green transportation and recreation across New Haven. The West River Greenway starts at the Pond Lily Nature Preserve, includes Edgewood Park and options to continue south to connect to the Shoreline Greenway.

She Worms Composting (Workshop)
SundayJune 14· 12:00 AM

She Worms Composting (Workshop)

New Haven, CT

You’re invited to join She Worms Composting as we digest the simple, clean, and easy method of composting called Vermicomposting. You will learn what to consider for worm composting, how to maintain a worm bin, what to feed your worm, and how to harvest and use worm castings.

Chef’s Roundtable: A Conversation on Local Food
SundayJune 14· 12:00 AM

Chef’s Roundtable: A Conversation on Local Food

New Haven, CT

What does it really mean to cook local — and why does it matter? Join Chefs Emily Mingrone, Arturo Franco-Camacho, and Damon "Daye" Sawyer for an honest, delicious conversation about sourcing close to home, building relationships with local farmers and fishers, and what sustainable food can look like on a Connecticut plate.

A Five-Course Farm-to-Table Experience with Chef Meg Fama
MondayJune 15· 12:00 AM

A Five-Course Farm-to-Table Experience with Chef Meg Fama

Farm Belly

Join us at Farm Belly for an intimate five-course tasting menu celebrating the season's finest ingredients, thoughtfully prepared by Chef Meg Fama. Each dish tells a story of place, craft, and creativity.

Finding Home: An Evening of Story & Song
TuesdayJune 16· 12:00 AM

Finding Home: An Evening of Story & Song

New Haven, CT

What makes a place feel like home? This event explores the connections to people, language, and the city that shape our sense of belonging.

Bad Cop Bad Cop
TuesdayJune 16· 7:00 PM

Bad Cop Bad Cop

Space Ballroom

Catch Bad Cop Bad Cop with Pretty Bitter and Evan Greer live at Space Ballroom.

Brian Dolzani
TuesdayJune 16· 8:00 PM

Brian Dolzani

Cafe Nine

Experience the soulful sounds of Brian Dolzani, a contemporary singer/songwriter influenced by classic artists. His music connects deeply with audiences through storytelling.

Charley Crockett – Age of the Ram Tour
WednesdayJune 17· 7:00 PM

Charley Crockett – Age of the Ram Tour

College Street Music Hall

Catch Charley Crockett live at College Street Music Hall with special guest Wild Horses. A night of great music awaits!

Sister Cities Film - Cabrini (2024)
WednesdayJune 17· 12:00 AM

Sister Cities Film - Cabrini (2024)

New Haven, CT

This program features a screening of the Cabrini film followed by a community conversation connecting global perspectives through the Sister Cities initiative. The event explores themes of migration, cultural identity, and belonging.

Ice Cream Social
WednesdayJune 17· 12:00 AM

Ice Cream Social

New Haven, CT

New Haven's Wednesday night tradition continues. Join us for a pleasant ride to a local ice cream or gelato shop for a refreshing treat.

Hair, Home & Belonging
WednesdayJune 17· 12:00 AM

Hair, Home & Belonging

New Haven, CT

Hair, Home & Belonging is an intimate panel conversation that centers Black hair as a site of identity, culture, and community. The evening brings together hair practitioners, a historian, and a celebrated author for a conversation that is both personal and political.

Pilobolus: Other Worlds
ThursdayJune 18· 8:00 PM

Pilobolus: Other Worlds

Shubert Theatre

Experience the innovative dance company Pilobolus at the Shubert Theatre. The event starts at 8:00 PM.

moe.mentUM Tour: moe. & Umphrey’s McGee
ThursdayJune 18· 7:00 PM

moe.mentUM Tour: moe. & Umphrey’s McGee

College Street Music Hall

Don't miss the moe.mentUM Tour featuring moe. and Umphrey’s McGee at College Street Music Hall. A night filled with incredible performances!

Lost in New Haven: Where Every Object Tells a Story
ThursdayJune 18· 12:00 AM

Lost in New Haven: Where Every Object Tells a Story

New Haven, CT

Lost in New Haven invites audiences to experience an immersive guided tour through a Cabinet of Curiosities celebrating the city’s rich history. This journey weaves together artifacts, personal stories, and hidden histories that bring New Haven’s past to life.