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.
City of New Haven
Open Studios New Haven returns to the city with a month-long celebration of local artists and studio spaces. More than two dozen locations across New Haven, Westville, and West Haven will open their doors to the public.
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.
Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center
As of America’s 250th anniversary, 13 Catholics have been canonized who were either born in the United States or spent a large portion of their lives here. This exhibit explores their lives and contributions.
Orange Street Canoe Launch
Join Kingfisher Adventures for walk-up kayak rentals on the Mill River in East Rock Park.
Creative Arts Workshop
Infuse your drawing practice with vibrant color in the Saturday Drawing Club. Explore watercolor, gouache, markers, collage, and other mixed-media techniques while creating expressive, imaginative work.
Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center
This exhibition at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center explores the Knights of Columbus and the American experience in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The exhibit is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with free parking and admission except on Thanksgiving.
Stetson Branch
Join this early childhood program for stories, songs, and play at Stetson Branch. It is aimed at ages 0-4 with a caregiver.
Best Video Film & Cultural Center
Join us for a spooky evening featuring a live score to a scary movie at Best Video Film & Cultural Center.
Yale University Art Gallery
A focused exhibition of new paintings and an earlier room-size sculpture by artist Sarah Sze. The show examines how painting, sculpture, photography, and installation intersect in her work.
Stetson Branch
Come play and learn chess at Stetson Branch. This New Haven program is for ages 12 and up.
Yale University Art Gallery
This exhibition explores the art traditions that emerged from the Nguni diaspora of the early 19th century. It connects historical objects with oral traditions and major collections from South Africa.
Ives Main Library
Enjoy a fall- and Halloween-themed storytime and craft at Ives Main Library. Costumes are welcome, and the program is recommended for ages 3-8 with a caregiver.
Yale University Art Gallery
Join this family program for engaging activities that guide families in looking at art together. The 30-minute session focuses on a range of works from the Yale University Art Gallery collection.
Cafe Nine
Join the Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine on August 29, 2026. Bring your instrument and enjoy a free jam session with local musicians.
Stetson Branch
A piano club session at Stetson Branch. Registration is closed for this event.
Creative Arts Workshop
This New Haven class focuses on mixing accurate color with oil paints and painting still lifes with fresh, clean color application. Students will work through a variety of color-mixing exercises.
Sloane Physics Laboratory
This annual public outreach event from the Yale Department of Physics includes a Haunted Hallway and a Halloween demo show. It is presented in collaboration with Pathways in the Office of New Haven Affairs.
Ives Main Library
Come learn and play Go at the Ives Main Library every Saturday afternoon. The club meets on the lower level by the nonfiction stacks and welcomes players of all experience levels.
Jess Dow Field - Southern Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University hosts Franklin Pierce in a football matchup at Jess Dow Field. The event brings college football action to New Haven.
Yale University Art Gallery
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.
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, 121 Wall Street, New Haven, CT 06511
Join an introductory tour of the Beinecke Library to learn about its mission, history, and collections. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and are free and open to the public.
Wilson Branch
An in-person community gathering at Wilson Atrium with information to be announced. The event is hosted at Wilson Branch in New Haven.
Ives Main Library
Join NHFPL Teens for a spooky Dungeons & Dragons adventure at Ives Main Library. Registration is required, and the program is open to teens in grades 7–12.
Creative Arts Workshop
This mixed media art class is designed for parent and child to work side by side on a new project each week. It is a family-friendly New Haven class at Creative Arts Workshop.
Wilson Branch
This 18+ nonfiction book club explores the macabre and meets monthly at the Wilson Branch. This session will discuss Empire of the Scalpel by Ira Rutkow.
Ives Main Library
Make a spooky edible gingerbread house out of graham crackers and candy at Ives Children's Program Room. Recommended for ages 4+ with a caregiver, while supplies last.
Creative Arts Workshop
Spend your Saturday afternoon getting creative in the Creative Arts Workshop pottery studio! This fun, hands-on workshop is a fantastic introduction to pottery and a great way to experience CAW’s.
PRIME BGR
A Halloween-themed bar crawl in New Haven with costumes and spooky festivities. The event invites guests to round up their crew and visit participating bars.
Sterling Memorial Library, 120 High Street, New Haven, CT 06511
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.
Cafe Nine
Celebrate 10 years of DJs R.I.C.H.A.R.D and Azrael at Cafe Nine on July 25, 2026, with a night of goth, industrial, and darkwave music. Doors open at 8 PM for this 21+ event.
Reese Stadium
Come support the Yale Men's Soccer team as they take on Quinnipiac in this exciting match. Admission is free, so bring your friends and enjoy the game!
New Haven, CT
Yale men's soccer hosts the University of Pennsylvania in New Haven. The match is scheduled for 5:00 PM.
Creative Arts Workshop
Get personalized one-on-one photography coaching at Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven. The session is tailored to your experience level and photographic goals.
Morse Recital Hall
Yale Opera presents a rich mix of styles, languages, and eras with scenes from works including Lucia di Lammermoor, Pagliacci, Eugene Onegin, and The Ghosts of Versailles. It is an ideal introduction or rediscovery of beloved opera scenes in New Haven.
Woolsey Hall
The Yale Symphony Orchestra presents its Halloween show at Woolsey Hall. Tickets go on sale October 16, 2026 at 10:31 PM.
Haas Family Arts Library
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.
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.
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
This exhibition draws from Yale’s Lewis Walpole Library collections to examine Hogarth’s moral progress prints and their lasting influence. It features six of the artist’s progresses along with archival context and later responses and reuses.
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
An exhibition celebrating the centennial of the experimental magazine Fire!! and the artistic freedom of the Harlem Renaissance. It features correspondence, drafts, photographs, and artworks from writers and thinkers associated with the movement.
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
An exhibition exploring the formation and impact of Cave Canem, the groundbreaking poetry collective founded by Toi Derricotte and Cornelius Eady. Archival materials and poems reveal how the organization changed the face of American poetry.
Yale Divinity Library
Join Yale Divinity Library for a reception celebrating the exhibit “In the Spirit: The Life and Work of Lex Hixon.” Remarks begin at 2 p.m., and guests are encouraged to view the exhibit before or after the program.
Sterling Memorial Library
This exhibition celebrates the Fenno Heath years of the Yale Glee Club and honors Heath’s 100th birthday. It is on view in the Gilmore Music Library Exhibition Corridor within Sterling Memorial Library and is presented in conjunction with the Glee Club’s 165th anniversary reunion weekend.
Various Restaurants
The fall edition of Restaurant Week brings more prix fixe deals and culinary adventures across New Haven's diverse dining scene.
Schwarzman Center
EveryBody Dances at Yale Schwarzman Center brings local and visiting dance artists to teach community masterclasses in a range of styles. This session is a Semimaru Butoh Workshop focused on the connection between spirit and body.
Bobbi's
Trivia at Bobbi’s runs about 90 minutes and is played over five rounds. The game features a slideshow format with image-based and puzzle categories, making it engaging and fun for all participants.
Creative Arts Workshop
A creative studio session at Creative Arts Workshop where participants can make something fun using provided supplies and materials. It is a relaxed, hands-on opportunity to get creative.
Yale University Art Gallery
Families are invited to enjoy folktales, myths, and stories from around the world that highlight objects in the collection. The program is designed to help children of all ages experience art in new ways.
MakeHaven
Join us for a collaborative grant writing session at MakeHaven, where you can work on your proposals in a supportive environment.
New Haven
This meetup offers a productive, collaborative space for anyone working on a grant application or proposal. It focuses on structure and support rather than formal instruction.
Yale University Art Gallery
Screening of an episode from the South African television series Shaka iLembe inside the Nguni exhibition at Yale University Art Gallery. The series dramatizes the rise of the Zulu Kingdom and is being shown at the Gallery for the first time in the United States.
Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall
Join Markus Rathey for a pre-concert talk exploring the story behind Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, including why Bach composed it and how it continues to move audiences today. This lecture is free and open to the public.
Woolsey Hall
Grete Pedersen leads Yale Schola Cantorum and Juilliard415 in a performance of J.S. Bach's St. Matthew Passion in Woolsey Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
Ives Main Library
Donate new or unworn handmade hats, gloves, or scarves to the mitten tree at Ives Main Library. Items are collected to help people in need during the cold season.
Wilson Branch
Join Prabha Makayee for an in-person mindfulness discussion and practice session at Wilson Branch. The gathering is designed as a respectful, supportive space for participants.
Ives Main Library
Stories, songs, and playtime for children with a parent or caregiver. Designed for ages 0-4.
East Rock Shala
Join us for a dance meditation session that supports your intuitive connection to your body and your mindful awareness of others as you dance together.
Centered, PLLC
Whatever your relationship with dance, this event supports your intuitive connection to your body and your mindful awareness of others as you dance together.
MakeHaven
A beginner-friendly workshop introducing the Tiffany method of stained glass, including designing, cutting, grinding, foiling, and assembly.
Creative Arts Workshop
Explore the glow, shadow, and atmosphere that make watercolor unique. Students will deepen their understanding of light and composition while developing expressive watercolor techniques in New Haven.
John J. Lee Amphitheater, New Haven, Conn.
Men's Basketball home game at John J. Lee Amphitheater in New Haven. Time is listed as TBA.
Ives Main Library
Celebrate Pride and build community at this monthly meetup for LGBTQ+ teens and allies at Ives Teen Center. The event includes board games, snacks, and a welcoming space for students in grades 7–12.
34 Hillhouse Avenue
Students from Visiting Professor Lorena Ojeda-Dávila’s Introduction to Latin American Studies class will create a traditional Día de los Muertos altar and present its symbolism and cultural significance. They will also share original calaveritas literarias written as part of their study of the tradition.
Wilson Branch
The Connecticut Hearing Voices Network hosts this anonymous support meeting at Wilson Branch. It is a space for sharing experiences and building friendship and support.
Cafe Nine
A noise-rock bill at Cafe Nine featuring Genre is Death and The Art Gray Noizz Quintet. Expect a loud, high-energy night of experimental rock in New Haven.
Fair Haven Library
Watch a bilingual Day of the Dead Bookflix presentation followed by The Book of Life and a mini calavera craft at Fair Haven Library. Snacks will be provided during this family-friendly screening and activity.
Sloane Physics Laboratory
A Yale Physics Club talk on quantum science in cavity arrays, including work on optical and microwave resonators and photon fluids. The event notes that there will be no livestream, but a recording will be made available.
Bass Center
A Yale seminar on how protein domains of low sequence complexity help organize eukaryotic cells. Dr. McKnight discusses reductionist approaches to studying intrinsically disordered proteins in living cells.
Sterling Chemistry Laboratory
A Yale Chemistry Silliman Seminar featuring Prof. Jie He of the University of Connecticut. The talk focuses on hybrid polymer/inorganic materials, polymer-tethered nanoparticles, and how interfaces can tune catalytic properties.
John J. Lee Amphitheater, New Haven, Conn.
Women's Basketball home game at John J. Lee Amphitheater in New Haven. The game is scheduled for 4:30 PM.
320 York Street
Susannah Heschel presents a talk on Judaism and Christianity as part of Yale's Jewish Studies programming. The event features the Dartmouth professor's scholarship on Jewish thought and interfaith history.
Mitchell Branch
Watch the documentary Bill Evans: Time Remembered, which tells the story of Bill Evans' turbulent life and his contribution to jazz music. The screening is presented by Frank Cochran.
Luce Hall
Join award-winning chef and author Asma Khan for a fireside chat with Prof. Anthony Acciavatti and Prof. J. Nicolas Hernandez-Aguilera on the role monsoons play in shaping water, landscape, and cuisine. A reception will follow the discussion, and the event is open to the public with required registration.
Ives Main Library
Learn how to use the Cricut Mug Press and Cricut Maker 4 to create a personalized mug using Cricut Design Space. Leave with a custom mug for hot cider or hot chocolate.
New Haven
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the Tiffany method of stained glass, including designing, cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering. Participants will complete a hanging glass panel to take home.
Humanities Quadrangle
A symposium celebrating the 20th anniversary of Katherine McKittrick's "Demonic Grounds: Black Women and the Cartographies of Struggle." The program includes three panels, a keynote discussion, and a breakfast session at Yale.
West Campus Conference Center
Enjoy seasonal drinks and snacks at the West Campus Cafe. This Yale event takes place in West Haven and is a simple daytime gathering.
Stetson Branch
Liberty Community Services offers referral services for people in need of daily basic needs, including housing, food, clothing, transportation, and more. This New Haven library resource event is held at Stetson Branch.
Fair Haven Library
Stories and songs in English and Spanish for children up to five years old with a caregiver, followed by free play time. Early childhood educators are invited to ask about scheduling a class visit.
Mitchell Branch
Enjoy stories, songs, puppets, and bubbles at Mitchell Branch. This weekly program is designed for children ages 0 to 4.
MakeHaven
Join host Adam for an inspiring gathering with members of the local woodworking community. This meetup fosters creativity and camaraderie in a welcoming environment.
Creative Arts Workshop
Develop your pottery skills as you focus on wheel-throwing techniques in stoneware and porcelain. This class will take place at the Creative Arts Workshop on August 25, 2026.
Creative Arts Workshop
Explore essential drawing skills in an approachable, supportive setting at the Creative Arts Workshop. This class will help students learn how to observe closely and translate those observations into art.
New Haven
Join host Adam for a welcoming gathering with members of the local woodworking community. This meetup is designed to foster creativity, camaraderie, and connection among makers.
Yale University Art Gallery
This screening presents the film Sonder by South African artist and filmmaker Thuthuka Sibisi inside the exhibition Nguni: Migrant Nations of Southeast Africa. The film uses dance and storytelling to reflect on queer lives, violence, and Nguni tradition.
Miller Hall
Join the opening reception for the Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s new retrospective exhibition, featuring community art, traditional music, and an artist talk. The exhibition is free and open to the public at Miller Hall in New Haven.
Horchow Hall
This Yale lecture is part of the Blue Center’s Co-Lectures in the Theory and Practice of Statecraft series. The session features Jessica Seddon and Soley Kaldal discussing cybersecurity, digital policy, and related statecraft issues.
Luce Hall
This book talk examines the internment and disenfranchisement of Bengali citizens in Pakistan after the 1971 Bangladesh War. Drawing on archival records and material evidence, the talk explores citizenship, legal identity, and state power.
Yale University Art Gallery
Stop by the Yale University Art Gallery lobby for a quilt-inspired community sewing project. No prior experience is necessary, and materials are provided.
Sloane Physics Laboratory
A physics seminar on picosecond current transport in dirty superconductors. The talk is hosted by Leonid Glazman at Yale’s Sloane Physics Laboratory.
17 Hillhouse Avenue
A seminar titled Statistical Engineering of Complex Light and Its Application to Imaging. This Yale talk is part of the Optics Tuesday Lunch Seminar series in New Haven.
Schwarzman Center
Singer-songwriter and Yale alum TAZ discusses making music a career, including songwriting, production, and collaborations with major artists. Lunch is provided for this peer-led Schwarzman Session.
Ives Main Library
Hang out with friends and play against other teens with card games and video games available, including Switch and Xbox One. Open to grades 7-12 with no registration required.
Leet Oliver Memorial Hall
A joint seminar featuring Thomas Roth of Purdue University. Additional details were not provided in the listing.
Cafe Nine
Join Bugs On A Log for a night of bluegrass music and an open jam at Cafe Nine on September 1, 2026. Admission is free.
Stetson Branch
Teens can drop in to explore Stetson's makerspace, tech toys, and gaming room. Activities include robots, gaming, 3D pens and printers, button makers, sewing, and more.
Space Ballroom
Brass Against brings its Halloween Tour to Space Ballroom in the New Haven area. The listing does not provide additional details.
Wilson Branch
Date: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Branch: Wilson Branch Join us for a simple and fun activityfor an afterschool hangout! Activities may include craft making, STEM activities, and other special events. Appropriate for school age children, or younger children with the assistance of an adult.
Sterling Chemistry Laboratory
Yale Chemistry presents the 2026 William A. Chupka Lecture in physical and theoretical chemistry with Prof. Lai-Sheng Wang of Brown University. The talk focuses on boron nanoclusters, their structures, and the discovery of planar boron clusters.
Stetson Branch
This club for girls ages 8-18 offers friendship, hygiene, finances, peer pressure, homework support, journaling, self-esteem, career choices, family relationships, healthy lifestyles, healthy eating, and more.
Humanities Quadrangle
Join a weekly drop-in event featuring three cultural items of interest, including music, literature, and more. This event takes place at Humanities Quadrangle in New Haven.
Ives Main Library
Join this weekly drop-in craft session at Ives Main Library and celebrate Banned Books Week by making a collage of book covers and characters. Recommended for ages 4-8 with a caregiver.
Christ Church
Join Yale Consort for a Requiem Mass service at Christ Church New Haven. The service features the Requiem Mass of Duruflé and is free and open to the public.
Wilson Branch
Date: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM Presenter: NHECC, UWGNH Location: Wilson Community Program Room, Wilson Family Place Branch: Wilson Branch Dine and Discuss with NHECC and UWGNH. More details to come. Refreshments and childcare will be provided.
Yale Schwarzman Center
Chef Asma Khan appears in conversation at Yale Schwarzman Center, followed by a chef-curated tasting experience. The residency also includes public events in New Haven, including a stop at CitySeed Farmers Market.
Morse Recital Hall
The Houston-based quintet performs as part of the Oneppo Chamber Music Series, playing from memory in an intimate chamber music setting. The program includes original arrangements of Philip Glass’s Etude No. 17 and N. Boulanger’s Three Pieces for Cello and Piano.
Toads Place CT
Clara La San performs at Toad's Place in New Haven for an evening of soulful R&B and live music. The show promises an intimate club atmosphere with a strong local concert vibe.
Yale School of Management, Zhang Auditorium
This one-day conference examines how AI is changing the way companies build, customers buy, and organizations compete. Sessions focus on the future of work, data strategy, talent, workflows, and customer experience.
Wright Lab - Connector, 270 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511
Monthly EHS Orientation for AIDC Shops is required for anyone who wants to access the AIDC shop facilities at Wright Lab. This orientation takes place on the first Wednesday of each month.
Advanced Biosciences Center
Join speakers Samantha Shepherd and Wenya Jian for a collaborative talk on scientific findings and idea exchange. Lunch will be provided.
Henry R. Luce Hall
Arang Keshavarzian discusses the Persian Gulf as a region and waterway, drawing on his scholarship on the Middle East and regionalism. The talk is part of Yale's CMES Colloquium series.
Luce Hall
This talk reexamines themes from Martinez's book on architecture, urbanism, and U.S. imperialism in the Philippines. It focuses on how colonial officials and experts used the built environment as a tool of social transformation.
Humanities Quadrangle
This lecture explores the childhood soundscapes that may have influenced Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis and his literary work. It is presented by Pedro Meira Monteiro, a Brazilian literature scholar at Princeton University.
Morse Recital Hall
This lunchtime concert series offers a chance to hear a variety of chamber ensembles in one sitting. The repertoire spans centuries and styles.
Yale University Art Gallery
Join Denise Patry Leidy for a gallery talk highlighting objects that reveal visual exchanges between Islamic art and Chinese imagery and materials. The session is part of Yale University Art Gallery's weekly Gallery Talks series.
Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511
The Teen Art Studio invites teens aged 13-19 to create art together and explore the Gallery’s collection. Supplies, snacks, and bus passes are provided, making it a fun and engaging experience.
Space Ballroom
Giles Corey performs at Space Ballroom with Kathryn Mohr and Val Acton Loper.
Ives Main Library
Join Reparative Minds for after-school conversations, mental health tips, and hands-on activities in a safe space for teens. Free food will be provided, and no registration is required.
Cafe Nine
The East Rock Brass Band brings New Orleans-style brass band energy to Cafe Nine, with a set that blends classics, originals, hip hop, jazz, and Latin influences. The band is based in New Haven and is active in the local community.
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Poet, scholar, and cultural advocate Elizabeth Alexander delivers the 2026 Mark Strand Memorial Reading at Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library. The event highlights her work as a poet and public intellectual.
Fair Haven Library
A casual, informal Spanish conversation group for people who want to practice pronunciation, conversation, and new phrases. The Fair Haven Library hosts the club in a relaxed setting.
Fair Haven Library
Practice speaking English in a casual group setting with a tutor and improve pronunciation, listening, and speaking skills. Families are welcome and no registration is required.
Mitchell Branch
The Shubert Theatre returns to Mitchell with a hands-on activity centered on How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Each child will receive a gift bag and a free book from Read to Grow, and registration is requested.
Schwarzman Center
Join Dean Pericles Lewis and Professor Gregory Huber for a conversation and Q&A on the election results and what the numbers reveal about voters, turnout, and political behavior. Light refreshments will be served.
Loria Center
Joy Cador will give a talk on Lawrence Alma-Tadema’s depictions of whiteness, non-White subjects, and the imperial context of his work. The talk focuses on The Balneator and examines how watercolour and the idea of cleanliness shape the artist’s aesthetic.
Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library
Yale students, faculty, and staff are invited to a First Wednesday open house featuring materials from the Medical Historical Library. Join curator Dr. Phillips and Dr. Grafe for an informal look at patent medicine almanacs and calendars from the mid-1800s to early 1900s.
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.
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+.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wright Laboratory
A seminar with talk title and abstract listed as TBA. The session is hosted by Laura Havener and Helen Caines.
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.
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.
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.
Space Ballroom
Hovvdy performs at Space Ballroom with Christian Lee Hutson.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Morse Recital Hall
A New Music New Haven concert featuring works by leading composers and Yale School of Music students. The program promises an evening of contemporary music in recital hall setting.
Woolsey Hall
ISM students in Jeffrey Brillhart’s organ improvisation course riff on given themes. Free and open to the public.
The Dome at the Schwarzman Center
A queer rom-com loosely based on a myth from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, this original one-act explores literature, gender, and finals stress. The play runs about 30 minutes and will be workshopped during the rehearsal process.
TBD
A musical about two lifelong friends, Alvin and Thomas, who are reunited after Alvin’s death as Thomas tries to write his eulogy. The show uses music and song to explore memory, friendship, and love in New Haven.
TBD
A college vegan club spirals into revenge after a viral video humiliates its members. The play follows an escalating debate that turns into a life-or-death dilemma in New Haven.
Underbrook Theater, Saybrook College
This musical follows the friendship of Alvin and Thomas as they reunite after Alvin’s mysterious death and Thomas struggles to write his eulogy. Through music and song, the story explores memory, loss, and the enduring power of friendship.
Crescent Underground, Morse and Stiles Colleges
A college vegan club’s viral humiliation sparks a revenge plot that spirals into a life-or-death dilemma. This Yale production blends campus drama, debate, and dark comedy.
Humanities Quadrangle
This workshop program includes a welcome, panel discussions, and a Beinecke visit. It runs across the day at Yale venues in New Haven.
Humanities Quadrangle
This annual conference focuses on "The New Infrastructure of Power: AI, Data, and Global Inequality." It takes place at the Humanities Quadrangle in New Haven.
Humanities Quadrangle
A Yale Film Archive screening pairing Howard Alk’s documentary The Murder of Fred Hampton with the premiere of Brian Meacham’s May Day x 4. The program includes in-person appearances by Sampada Aranke and Brian Meacham and is free and open to the public.
TBD
A queer rom-com loosely based on Ovid’s Metamorphoses, centered on literature, gender, and studying for finals. The one-act is being workshopped over the rehearsal process and welcomes actors of all experience levels.
Schwarzman Center
A stand-up comedy night in The Well featuring Yale student performers. Attendees can enjoy the show with bites and beverages available to purchase.
Phelps Hall & Gate
A colloquium talk titled "Storied Matter: Plutarch's Naphtha and the Ancient Beginnings of Oil Literature." The event takes place at Yale in New Haven.
Cafe Nine
Wolf Harbor celebrates the release of its debut full-length album with a live show at Cafe Nine. Trash Boy returns to New Haven and Grey Lily opens the night.
Rosenfeld Hall
The European & Russian Studies Colloquium presents a short film screening and discussion with Dr. Goda Palekaitė. The program includes "I Write While Disappearing," a 18-minute film followed by discussion.
Ives Main Library
A weekly community meeting for people advocating for the rights and dignity of unhoused people in New Haven. The group welcomes new members and allies interested in supporting its work.
Zhang Auditorium
This keynote event brings together Yale SOM alumni working in clean energy development to discuss policy, permitting, financing, and stakeholder dynamics. It is part of Yale SOM 50 and offers an insider’s perspective on how energy infrastructure gets built.
Humanities Quadrangle
Julia Angwin discusses why big tech is really big media and what that means for democracy. The session includes a moderator and features the investigative journalist’s work with Proof News and The Markup.
New Haven
This two-day gathering honors Hazel Carby’s influential scholarship across American studies, Black studies, cultural studies, and colonial and empire studies. Scholars from multiple universities will participate in New Haven.
Space Ballroom
Psycroptic appears at Space Ballroom with Inferi, Cognitive, and Summoning The Lich.
101 College Street
This symposium brings together clinicians, surgeons, and basic scientists to discuss the brain-meningeal lymphatic-cervical lymphatic axis and related research. The program runs from imaging and preclinical models to operating-room applications.
Yale Center for British Art
A reading by award-winning poet and former U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey as the keynote for the Imagining Futurities symposium in honor of Hazel Carby. The event features one of the most celebrated contemporary poets in the country.
Ingalls Rink
Women's ice hockey home game at Yale. The game is scheduled for 6:00 PM.
Humanities Quadrangle
This advanced screening presents the new chapter in the Meet the Parents franchise, presented by the Yale Student Film Festival and Universal Pictures. The screening is free and does not require registration.
Firehouse 12
Gregg Bendian's Trio Pianissimo performs at Firehouse 12 in New Haven. The trio includes Simon Bahadoran, Peter Brendler, and Gregg Bendian.
