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What's on tonight in the Elm City. Mix of music, food, art, and one-off events — refreshed hourly so you’re never reading a stale list.

25 events
West of the River
TuesdayAugust 11· 8:00 AM

West of the River

Yale Schwarzman Center

Photographer Christian Badach explores the emotional landscapes of rural settings through his work, showcasing the interplay between nature and human experience.

Keeping Alive the Remembrance: Commemorating America's Founding, 1776–1876
TuesdayAugust 11· 7:00 PM

Keeping Alive the Remembrance: Commemorating America's Founding, 1776–1876

Yale University Art Gallery

This focused installation at the Yale University Art Gallery commemorates the nation’s 250th anniversary, showcasing works made between 1776 and 1876 that reveal how artists preserved a connection to America's founding. The exhibition is on view in the second-floor American art galleries.

Intermediate and Advanced Pottery
TuesdayAugust 11· 1:30 PM

Intermediate and Advanced Pottery

Creative Arts Workshop

Develop your pottery skills as you focus on wheel-throwing techniques in stoneware and porcelain. Lessons will cover both functional and decorative pottery with emphasis on classical forms.

Centering with Clay: Focusing on Foundations
TuesdayAugust 11· 1:30 PM

Centering with Clay: Focusing on Foundations

Creative Arts Workshop

Are you looking to improve your throwing skills? This class offers an opportunity to work towards your goals in clay, focusing on centering your clay and yourself.

Still Life Drawing for All Levels
TuesdayAugust 11· 7:00 PM

Still Life Drawing for All Levels

Creative Arts Workshop

Explore essential drawing skills in an approachable, supportive setting. With guided practice and traditional techniques, students will learn how to observe more closely and turn those observations into art.

RUSUNUNGUKO (liberty / independence / freedom)
TuesdayAugust 11· 12:00 AM

RUSUNUNGUKO (liberty / independence / freedom)

Yale Schwarzman Center

Witness Nontsikelelo Mutiti's latest work, exploring the aesthetics of hair braiding in black life, at The Dome Gallery in Yale Schwarzman Center.

Portfolio Review for High School Students
TuesdayAugust 11· 7:00 PM

Portfolio Review for High School Students

Creative Arts Workshop

Have your portfolio reviewed and critiqued in a one-on-one session with seasoned professional Sheldon Krevit. You’ll receive supportive, constructive feedback to help strengthen your presentation.

“Beauties of My Style”: Errata and the Printed Mistake
TuesdayAugust 11· 7:00 PM

“Beauties of My Style”: Errata and the Printed Mistake

Sterling Memorial Library

On view at the Hanke Gallery within Sterling Memorial Library, this exhibition surveys the history of errors in bookmaking alongside their companion texts, chronicling themes of censorship and misrepresentation. The exhibition runs from March 30 to November 29.

New Haven Jazz Underground: Tuesday Night Jazz Jam
TuesdayAugust 11· 7:00 PM

New Haven Jazz Underground: Tuesday Night Jazz Jam

Cafe Nine

Join the New Haven Jazz Underground at Cafe Nine for a night of live jazz music and an open jam session. Admission is free, and all musicians are welcome to participate.

Working from a Live Model
TuesdayAugust 11· 10:00 PM

Working from a Live Model

Creative Arts Workshop

Join us to draw or paint from a nude model. The 3-hour session includes mixed-length poses, providing an opportunity for artists to practice their skills.

Jazz Night: Allen Lowe & The All-Stars
TuesdayAugust 11· 7:00 PM

Jazz Night: Allen Lowe & The All-Stars

Best Video Film & Cultural Center

Join us for Jazz Night with Allen Lowe & The All-Stars at Best Video Film & Cultural Center in Hamden.

Open Mic Surgery: A poetry open mic
TuesdayAugust 11· 11:00 PM

Open Mic Surgery: A poetry open mic

Never Ending Books

Open Mic Surgery is a freeform poetry open mic held at Never Ending Books on State Street. The weekly event offers a welcoming space for writers of all backgrounds to connect and share their work.

Introduction to Watercolor and Ink Painting
TuesdayAugust 11· 11:00 PM

Introduction to Watercolor and Ink Painting

Creative Arts Workshop

This beginner-friendly watercolor painting class is designed for learners who want to explore painting in a supportive environment. Through project-based lessons, students will develop their artistic skills.

All Levels Pottery A + B
TuesdayAugust 11· 11:00 PM

All Levels Pottery A + B

Creative Arts Workshop

Make functional ceramic pieces using the potter’s wheel as our primary tool. Every class includes demonstrations and hands-on practice to enhance your pottery skills.

ECSB: Follower Focus
TuesdayAugust 11· 7:00 PM

ECSB: Follower Focus

St John's Episcopal Church Parish Hall

Join Elm City Swing and Blues for our August lesson series and weekly Tuesday social dance! Lindy Hop is a conversational dance, where followers have as much say in the dance as leaders do.