June 12 – June 14 · The best of New Haven, hand-picked
Everything happening in and around the Elm City between June 12 – June 14. New events get added as they're announced — check back Thursday for the latest.
Everything happening in New Haven June 5 – June 7 — events, restaurants, and what to do.
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.
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.
Best Video Film & Cultural Center
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.
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.
Shubert Theatre
Join us for a captivating evening with Megan Hilty at the Shubert Theatre. The event starts at 8:00 PM.
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
Get to know the CAES through this guided tour of the grounds and explore this renowned Laboratory.
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.
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.
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.
Farmington Canal Trail
Travel North from New Haven to Cheshire and learn about plans to connect the former rail trail to Northampton, MA.
New Haven Green
The New Haven Free Public Library will celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a system-wide Juneteenth celebration on June 13, 2026.
New Haven
This bike tour will visit New Haven's abundance of community gardens, as well as parks and conservation areas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Firehouse 12
Experience a night of jazz with Curtis Hasselbring and his ensemble at Firehouse 12.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Best Video Film & Cultural Center
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.
New Haven
Learn techniques from one of New Haven's most prolific riders and skilled educators on navigating mixed surfaces.
New Haven
Join shellfish farmers and community members for a conversation about restoring Long Island Sound through local aquaculture.
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.
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.
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.
Space Ballroom
Celebrate 20 years of Vanna with Godseyes, Motherwell, and Sinking In at Space Ballroom.
Cafe Nine
Join us for a night of punk rock with Horace Pinker, Celebration Summer, ERRTH, and High Wasted Genes at Cafe Nine. Enjoy powerful music and thoughtful lyrics.
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.
