Get ready to master the essentials of strategic account management in our hands-on workshop

FREE Summer Meals for ALL kids and teens 18 and under!

50+ open sites in New Haven!

Serving breakfast, lunch, and/or supper.

No registration or sign up required!

Meals MUST be eaten on site.

June 23, 2025-August 15, 2025 (Monday-Friday) no meals July 4th.

See website for locations, dates, & serving times: https://nhpscnp.org/

Digital Botany is a creative adventure where art meets nature! Use Procreate to bring plants, flowers, fruits, and more to life with stunning digital illustrations.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to level up your skills, learn how to blend colors, shade, and add texture to create realistic, vibrant botanical art. It’s a hands-on, nature-filled journey that’s perfect for anyone excited to mix art with the beauty of the natural world!

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Explore the world of art and textures in exciting ways.

Students will use fun materials like clay, sand, colorful yarn, cozy fabric, and feathers to create unique “paintings.”  In addition, they will make their own play dough, build wooden creations, and swirl colors to make marbled paper.

Through play and creativity, our youngest students will learn about textures, shapes, and how to design on flat surfaces.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Wabi Arts' Summer Teen Photography Program emphasizes the significance of validating teens' unique perspectives and empowering their self-image. Through this program, students will learn the art of photography from experienced artists and commercial photographers, gaining hands-on experience and honing their skills. At the conclusion of the seven-week program, students will showcase their creations in a final art exhibition, providing an opportunity to display their artistic talents and gain recognition for their hard work. Interested teens aged 14-19 are encouraged to apply promptly. For more information and to secure their spot in the program, please visit www.wabi.gallery

Mark your calendars! We're kicking off something sweet! 🍪

🎉 Introducing Cookie39's Free Cookie of the Month 🎉

The first 39 people to visit Cookie39 on the 1st day of each month in 2025 will receive a FREE Cookie of the Month. Doors open daily at 11am sharp. First come, first served.

Monthly flavors to be announced on Instagram @cookiethirtynine.

Made from scratch daily, baked fresh, and served warm. Tell all of your cookie-loving friends, spread the word, and don’t miss out! 🍪✨

This talk will explore two works by Tracey Emin through the lens of her hometown, Margate. The seaside town of Margate is not merely a backdrop for Emin, but a vital source of creative inspiration, just as it was for artists and writers past, including J. M. W. Turner, T. S. Eliot, and Charles Dickens. Emin’s identification with Margate, shaped by formative and turbulent years spent there, is central to her artistic persona—indeed, during the late 1990s Emin coined the moniker “Mad Tracey from Margate.” Lily Waterton will examine how Emin's personal mythology intertwines with the social and geographic context of the place she continues to call home. 

For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/art-context-motherland-tracey-emin-and-margate

Get ready to design and create your own amazing structures—think cozy huts, towering skyscrapers, wacky bridges, and more!

Travel through time as you discover cool designs from ancient wonders to modern masterpieces, then bring your own ideas to life.

Build, draw, paint, and create with all kinds of materials: wood, clay, paper, boxes, tubes, nature treasures, and recyclables.

Get ready for a mixed-media adventure packed with drawing, painting, collaging, and loads of fun!

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to sketch the architectural details of the space.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Avenue

Hamden, CT 06517

FREE Summer Meals for ALL kids and teens 18 and under!

50+ open sites in New Haven!

Serving breakfast, lunch, and/or supper.

No registration or sign up required!

Meals MUST be eaten on site.

June 23, 2025-August 15, 2025 (Monday-Friday) no meals July 4th.

See website for locations, dates, & serving times: https://nhpscnp.org/

Digital Botany is a creative adventure where art meets nature! Use Procreate to bring plants, flowers, fruits, and more to life with stunning digital illustrations.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to level up your skills, learn how to blend colors, shade, and add texture to create realistic, vibrant botanical art. It’s a hands-on, nature-filled journey that’s perfect for anyone excited to mix art with the beauty of the natural world!

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Explore the world of art and textures in exciting ways.

Students will use fun materials like clay, sand, colorful yarn, cozy fabric, and feathers to create unique “paintings.”  In addition, they will make their own play dough, build wooden creations, and swirl colors to make marbled paper.

Through play and creativity, our youngest students will learn about textures, shapes, and how to design on flat surfaces.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Wabi Arts' Summer Teen Photography Program emphasizes the significance of validating teens' unique perspectives and empowering their self-image. Through this program, students will learn the art of photography from experienced artists and commercial photographers, gaining hands-on experience and honing their skills. At the conclusion of the seven-week program, students will showcase their creations in a final art exhibition, providing an opportunity to display their artistic talents and gain recognition for their hard work. Interested teens aged 14-19 are encouraged to apply promptly. For more information and to secure their spot in the program, please visit www.wabi.gallery

Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).

In remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed on April 21, 2025, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to present this exhibit illustrating the pope’s outreach to the peripheries during his 47 international trips.

Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/francis-pope-of-the-peripheries/

March 22 – September 7, 2025 | Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; and Friday, July 4 (Independence Day).

Separated by 2,781 miles and on two different continents, Iraqi and Nigerian Christians share similar stories of persecution. From 2014-2018, portions of Northern Iraq were under the control of the militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and many religious minorities, including Christians, experienced persecution and violence as a result. In the northern and central portions of Nigeria, violence towards Christians and other minority groups has also increased in recent years at the hands of Boko Haram and other groups. 

The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to share the stories of those displaced in Iraq and Nigeria through Among the Persecuted and Displaced — a collection of photographs taken by Stephen Rasche. The Knights of Columbus has sponsored some of Rasche’s work in both countries, bringing to light the atrocities inflicted on those persecuted for their faith.

Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/among-the-persecuted-and-displaced/

Get ready to design and create your own amazing structures—think cozy huts, towering skyscrapers, wacky bridges, and more!

Travel through time as you discover cool designs from ancient wonders to modern masterpieces, then bring your own ideas to life.

Build, draw, paint, and create with all kinds of materials: wood, clay, paper, boxes, tubes, nature treasures, and recyclables.

Get ready for a mixed-media adventure packed with drawing, painting, collaging, and loads of fun!

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to sketch the architectural details of the space.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Looking for a fun group activity while visiting New Haven? Join us in the Beer Hall at East Rock Brewing Co. for trivia on Wednesday nights! FREE ENTRY | 21+

Our trivia ranges from General Trivia to Specialty Trivia including: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia TV show trivia (6/4), Pop Culture Trivia (8/20), New Haven Trivia (9/17) and so much more! Get in early to grab some German-inspired beer and a table. Prizes go to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!

Plan ahead with your trip into New Haven, our full trivia and events schedule can be found in our website link below!

Join Adam for an inspiring gathering with members of the local woodworking community! At this meetup, we'll come together to brainstorm, share projects, and exchange ideas in a welcoming and collaborative environment.

What to Expect:

Creativity and camaraderie as we connect with fellow woodworkers. Whether you're a seasoned woodworker or just starting out, everyone is welcome to join the conversation, share their projects, and gain inspiration from others. Bring along your latest project, ideas, and questions as we engage in lively discussions and brainstorming sessions.

Goals of the Meetup:

The primary goal of this meetup is to foster a sense of community within the woodworking world and to facilitate the sharing of creative ideas. By coming together, we aim to inspire one another, offer support and encouragement, and strengthen the bonds within our local woodworking community.

Whether you're looking for feedback on a project, seeking inspiration for your next woodworking endeavor, or simply eager to connect with like-minded individuals, this meetup is the perfect opportunity to engage with the woodworking community and ignite your passion for craftsmanship.

Come join us as we celebrate the art of woodworking and embark on a journey of creativity, collaboration, and connection. 

What to Bring:

Snacks/BYOB to share, photos of your project or the project if it’s portable, or just yourself.

Instructor: Adam Work

You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/civicrm/event/participant?reset=1&id=312

Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org

We’re hosting an Americana cookout on July 2 overlooking Madison’s Independence Day fireworks display!

Seating on our lawn – 1st come, 1st seated

A cookout featuring summertime favorites and our Beach Bar – 6 – 9 p.m.

Live music with Lovefox until fireworks – 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Fireworks to begin in the 9 p.m. hour.

The event free and open to the community and hotel guests.

This event will take place on the hotel’s lawn and beach.

BEACH BAR MENU OPTIONS FOR SALE

*Outside food and beverage is not permitted.

Hotel Parking is limited to registered hotel guests and guests with restaurant reservations. We encourage all other attendees to take advantage of the parking and shuttle at the Surf Club. (See Below)

For fireworks and parking information head to this website > https://www.madisonfireworks.org/event

PARKING AND SHUTTLE SERVICE

Due to limited parking and road closures due to the fireworks, we encourage guests to use the free fireworks shuttle. Please visit link for further shuttle information: https://www.madisonct.org/712/Independence-Day-Events

Please obey all Madison Police Department signs and instructions for parking.

**SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

The Town of Madison Annual Independence Day Fireworks will be displayed from a barge just south of the West Wharf pier. Everyone is encouraged to arrive early as there will be traffic delays, road closures and parking restrictions.

**FIREWORKS PARKING**

Parking at West Wharf will be prohibited starting mid-morning on Wednesday to allow for the set-up of the fireworks.

The Town will be running shuttle buses to the Surf Club on a continuous loop starting at 7 p.m. with stops at the Rt. 79 Commuter Lot, the Madison Train Station, and the Stop ‘n Shop parking lot.

Join us at Old Heidelberg Bar inside Graduate by Hilton New Haven every Wednesday at 7:30 PM for Big Boy Trivia! Get your game faces on and be ready to compete!

FREE Summer Meals for ALL kids and teens 18 and under!

50+ open sites in New Haven!

Serving breakfast, lunch, and/or supper.

No registration or sign up required!

Meals MUST be eaten on site.

June 23, 2025-August 15, 2025 (Monday-Friday) no meals July 4th.

See website for locations, dates, & serving times: https://nhpscnp.org/

Digital Botany is a creative adventure where art meets nature! Use Procreate to bring plants, flowers, fruits, and more to life with stunning digital illustrations.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to level up your skills, learn how to blend colors, shade, and add texture to create realistic, vibrant botanical art. It’s a hands-on, nature-filled journey that’s perfect for anyone excited to mix art with the beauty of the natural world!

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Explore the world of art and textures in exciting ways.

Students will use fun materials like clay, sand, colorful yarn, cozy fabric, and feathers to create unique “paintings.”  In addition, they will make their own play dough, build wooden creations, and swirl colors to make marbled paper.

Through play and creativity, our youngest students will learn about textures, shapes, and how to design on flat surfaces.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Wabi Arts' Summer Teen Photography Program emphasizes the significance of validating teens' unique perspectives and empowering their self-image. Through this program, students will learn the art of photography from experienced artists and commercial photographers, gaining hands-on experience and honing their skills. At the conclusion of the seven-week program, students will showcase their creations in a final art exhibition, providing an opportunity to display their artistic talents and gain recognition for their hard work. Interested teens aged 14-19 are encouraged to apply promptly. For more information and to secure their spot in the program, please visit www.wabi.gallery

Chair seated exercise class for seniors. Relax the mind, body and soul through gentle chair seated exercise using the breath via zoom.

Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).

In remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed on April 21, 2025, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to present this exhibit illustrating the pope’s outreach to the peripheries during his 47 international trips.

Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/francis-pope-of-the-peripheries/

March 22 – September 7, 2025 | Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; and Friday, July 4 (Independence Day).

Separated by 2,781 miles and on two different continents, Iraqi and Nigerian Christians share similar stories of persecution. From 2014-2018, portions of Northern Iraq were under the control of the militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and many religious minorities, including Christians, experienced persecution and violence as a result. In the northern and central portions of Nigeria, violence towards Christians and other minority groups has also increased in recent years at the hands of Boko Haram and other groups. 

The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to share the stories of those displaced in Iraq and Nigeria through Among the Persecuted and Displaced — a collection of photographs taken by Stephen Rasche. The Knights of Columbus has sponsored some of Rasche’s work in both countries, bringing to light the atrocities inflicted on those persecuted for their faith.

Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/among-the-persecuted-and-displaced/

Kehler Liddell Gallery is pleased to present our next exhibition, inspired by the Hands Off movement.

Our summer small works exhibition showcases a community of artists coming together through art. All are welcome! 

Submissions in the hundreds were gathered in a national Open Call and include emerging to professional artists working in a variety of media, from Connecticut to California. Themes in the show range from environmental issues to current politics to personal commentary and more. We encourage people to experience and discuss the artwork in this show.

Artists:

Elaine Alibrandi, Brigitte Balbinot, Annemarie Baldauf, Lisa Benham, Kelley Berg, Jim Bremer & Ruth Buffington, Donald Brown, Marin Carr-Quimet, Harmony Chamberlain Harrington, David Chorney, Jody Clouse, Roberta Echelson, Paul Fowler, Kathryn Frederick, Bob Gregson, Mark Grindell, David Held, Julie Henderson, Helen Kauder, Anna Litwiller, Kat Lombard-Cook, Christian Miller, Carol Mullen, Thelma Raney, Ruth Sack, Scott Schuldt, Vivien Schwarz, Heather Sener, Joanna Stuart, Shawn Waldron, Yevgenia Wayne, Noel Werle, Kenni Zipf, & Kehler Liddell Gallery Members.

Kehler Liddell Gallery (KLG) is a cooperative gallery in the heart of New Haven’s Westville village representing 22 of the area’s most notable emerging and established artists. Established in 2003, KLG is one of New Haven’s longest-running retail galleries to date. All of the artists are juried into membership. Monthly exhibitions are highlighted by free community arts programming presented by www.ArtEconInitiative.org. The gallery is free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Thursday- Sunday 12 to 5pm, or by appt. 

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Ave, Floor 2, Hamden, CT

Get ready to design and create your own amazing structures—think cozy huts, towering skyscrapers, wacky bridges, and more!

Travel through time as you discover cool designs from ancient wonders to modern masterpieces, then bring your own ideas to life.

Build, draw, paint, and create with all kinds of materials: wood, clay, paper, boxes, tubes, nature treasures, and recyclables.

Get ready for a mixed-media adventure packed with drawing, painting, collaging, and loads of fun!

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to sketch the architectural details of the space.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Explore the brilliance of J. M. W. Turner in this special exhibition tour, showcasing the Yale Center for British Art’s unparalleled collection of his work.

Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk.

For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-j-m-w-turner-romance-and-reality-16

Dr. Venkat, Bharatanatyam dancer and expert, will be teaching an abhinaya or emotive storytelling piece to dancers of all levels.

Help save "Sister Soosie", Trinity on the Green's historic 90-year-old pipe organ, by attending a series of free-will-donation organ recitals that will benefit the restoration project. Hear world-class performers work with our 3-manual Aeolian-Skinner organ every Thursday at 7 pm, and come up to the console after the recitals for a tour of the instrument. Learn more about the organ restoration here: https://www.trinitynewhaven.org/new-page-5

The Grassy Strip Music Series at Madison Beach Hotel returns for the 2025 summer season with free, live outdoor shows beginning Thursday, June 26 and runs each Thursday for nine weeks – with the exception of Thursday, July 3.

“This summer’s line-up is incredible,” said General Manager John Mathers. “The weekly summer experience at Madison Beach Hotel has truly become a time-honored tradition on the shores of Long Island Sound.” This year’s series opens, once again, with the legendary Beehive Queen, Christine Ohlman.

Free and open to the public, The Grassy Strip Concerts run 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and begin with The Pledge of Allegiance. Summertime food and beverages will be available for sale.

2025 Summer Line-up:

June 26: Christine Ohlman

July 10: Dave Matthews Tribute Band

July 17: Orleans

July 24: Shaboo AllStars

July 31: Quinn Sullivan Band

August 7: Jeff Pitchell

August 14: Lee Ann Lovelace Band

August 21: Gold Dust Woman

August 28: Jake Kulak and the Modern Vandals

*Show Line-Up Subject to change without notice.

About the Bands

Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez

Christine Ohlman is a singer, songwriter, and musician with a deep love for rock & roll. Her career spans decades, from early bands like The Scratch Band to her current work with Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez. She’s a long-time vocalist for Saturday Night Live’s band and has collaborated with legendary artists like Elvis Costello, Dion, and Bonnie Raitt. Known for her powerful vocals and signature beehive hairstyle, she’s not just a performer but also a passionate advocate for keeping the soul alive in rock & roll, evident in her songwriting and her dedication to music history through writing and musicology work.

Dave Matthews Tribute Band

DMTB is a celebration of the music of the Dave Matthews Band. DMTB is a time machine to a funky tea party in the 90’s, a boisterous time of tape trading, sing-alongs, and exploration into a new sonic landscape spearheaded by complex guitar riffs, soaring violin melodies, smooth sax lines, and explorative-explosive drumming. Dedicated to recreating that moment in musical history, the DMTB has been honing their craft for over 20 years. The DMTB aims to transport the listener back in time. The band takes inspiration from the classic DMB sound, with immense respect for the original quintet. While including material from the bands later and current catalogs, the goal is to create a well rounded and authentic tribute.

Orleans

Platinum hit-maker ORLEANS is now celebrating 50+ YEARS of live performances! Praised and respected by their peers for their songwriting skills, instrumental prowess and classic trademark harmonies, their iconic radio hits, including “Still The One”, “Dance With Me” and “Love Takes Time,” still resonate with audiences of all ages thanks to continued airplay on Classic Rock radio, television, film and streaming services. Orleans has produced a body of work spanning 17 albums and several DVDs … and they continue to be in demand for live shows, as they have been now for 5 decades. Since its humble beginnings in Woodstock NY and throughout countless worldwide tours, the band has set some very high standards. Here in 2023 and beyond, Orleans continues to meet and exceed those standards at every show, to the delight of audiences everywhere.

Shaboo AllStars

Shaboo Allstars were formed by R&B vocalist David “Lefty” Foster and Matt “Guitar” Murphy in 1979. They have played all 50 states and toured extensively in Europe. The band’s line-up changes regularly and always features top musicians from the world’s best R&B bands. This summer’s Grassy Strip show will showcase the talents of David “Lefty” Foster, Wolf Ginandes (All Star original), Cliff Goodwin (Joe Cocker Band), Mitch Chakour (Joe Cocker Band), Marty Richards (J. Geils Band), Curt Ramm (E. Street Band), Baron Raymond (Rod Stewart Band).

Quinn Sullivan Band

A rare artist who’s always sounded older than his years, Sullivan has been touring the world since he was 11-years-old, playing storied venues such as Madison Square Garden, the Hollywood Bowl and RFK Stadium in Washington D.C., as well as India’s Mahindra Blues Festival, Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, and three Montreux Jazz Festivals. Quinn has shared the stage with his hero and mentor Buddy Guy, as well as Carlos Santana on several occasions. Quinn’s performance experience includes appearances on leading national television programs such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, and The Oprah Winfrey Show, to name a few. “I want to stay true to where I come from, and go from there,” says Sullivan. “The artists that inspire me to do that are always hungry for the new. They never repeat themselves. They just grow and become more unique — and that’s what I aim to do as an artist.”

Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood

Blues Hall of Fame award winning guitarist Jeff Pitchell’s style blends B.B. King and Duane Allman, which was endorsed by Gregg Allman. His diverse songwriting catalog recalls the variety of Eric Clapton’s classics and his vocal delivery, which ranges from smooth tenderness to Billy Gibbons ZZ Top-like power, received high praise from J. Geils. His songwriting award winning “An Eye for an Eye” was recorded by British blues legend John Mayall. Over the years Jeff Pitchell has shared the stage with J. Geils, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Jaimoe, B.B. King, and so many more.

Lee Ann Lovelace Band

Lee-Ann Lovelace is a singer/songwriter from Waterbury, CT who has performed on hundreds of stages throughout Nee England and beyond since 2004. She’ll charm you with hints of Jazz, dig into Folk and Americana stylings, and then leave you floored with powerful Soul, Rock, Pop and Blues vocals all in one performance. Lee-Ann has collaborated with the late, legendary producer Paul Leka and has opened for Orleans, Bruce Hornsby (with Back to The Garden 1969), Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Ronnie Spector, and most notably Christine Ohlman “The Beehive Queen,” – singing back-ups at the Rhythm and Roots Fest. Some notable performances have been at The Towne Crier in Beacon, NY, Daryl’s House in Pawling, NY, The Knickerbocker in RI, The Bijou Theater in Bridgeport, CT, Levitt Pavilion in Westport, CT, the Bushnell Park Stage in Hartford, CT.

Gold Dust Woman

Gold dust woman is the ultimate Stevie Nicks show, celebrating the legendary and beloved career of Stevie Nicks. Gold dust woman takes audiences into the 4 plus decades of the timeless solo career of rock & roll’s mystic poet and two-time rock & roll hall of fame inductee, along with the classic songs of Fleetwood mac. Supported by an amazing group of seasoned musicians. When Janet Soluri steps onto the stage, she transforms the true, magical essence of the gypsy queen that is Stevie. Her likeness both visually and vocally, are captivating and has been hailed as the “closest possible thing to Stevie herself”. Gold dust woman provides an electrifying and dynamic show like no other, which has audiences, dancing, singing and cheering for more.

Jake Kulak and the Modern Vandals

Award-winning musician Jake Kulak has been performing professionally in front of audiences since the age of 12. Thrilling audiences from Norway to Boston, from Sydney Australia to NYC, and down to the Mississippi Delta, Jake plays guitar-driven blues/rock music which highlights his improvisational ability. His set list includes original blues and contemporary rock music as well as unique covers of blues and funk artists. Jake spent five summers playing the Blues in the home of the Blues – Clarksdale, Mississippi. He has also been CT’s entry in the International Blues Challenge Youth Showcase in Memphis, TN for four years.

4th of July Bar Crawl Red White and Brew 2025!

🎬✨ Filmi Fridays at The Table & Gallery ✨🍸

Every Friday night, step into a world of color, rhythm, and cinematic magic as we celebrate the vibrancy of South Asian culture through the lens of Bollywood’s most beloved films.

From timeless classics to cult favorites, our screen will light up with stories that have shaped generations — full of drama, music, dance, and heart.

✨ Sip on signature craft cocktails infused with the bold, tangy, and spicy flavors of South Asian street food — from tamarind and chili to rose and cardamom — all thoughtfully curated to match the evening’s feature film.

🎭 Dress the part: channel your inner Shah Rukh, Deepika, Rekha, or Ranveer — whether it's sequins, saris, or sherwanis — and walk into our space like you're walking onto a movie set.

🎶 Dance, sing, relive the magic, and connect with fellow film lovers, foodies, and dreamers. This is more than a movie night — it’s a cultural celebration.

Because when the lights go down and the music starts... it’s officially Filmi Friday!

Our male revue is the place to go for ladies seeking the perfect setting to celebrate their special events!

Our Las Vegas Style "audience participation" male revue show features the very best male entertainment in an intimate personal setting, designed to involve our audience directly and make for a memorable evening.

Our chiseled male dancers are trained to entertain the toughest of female audiences with mind-blowing choreography and first-class erotic performance. Next time you are planning a girls night out, bachelorette or birthday party in Scottsdale you'll know exactly where to go.

Get ready to blush, scream and have a great time with the sexy HunkOMania hunks. Plus, our hilarious hosts encourage audience participation.

Guests must be at least 18 years old at this location.

New Haven's fireworks will be held on July 4 at Wilbur Cross High School, according to VisitConnecticut.com.

The fireworks will be set off from atop East Rock Park and you can watch the fireworks from the Wilbur Cross High School parking lot, according to VisitConnecticut.com. (Read more at VisitConnecticut.com).

image via Shutterstock

🎨 Unlock Your Child’s Creativity at The Giggling Pig! 🖌️

Looking for the perfect art class for your child? The Giggling Pig offers engaging, age-appropriate programs designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and encourage self-expression in a fun and supportive environment!

✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour

Introduce your little artist to the fundamentals of art! Through guided instruction, kids explore blending, composition, and different techniques while having fun and developing their unique style.

🎭 Intermediate Class (Ages 7-9) – 1.5 Hours

A deeper dive into creativity! Students work more independently, experimenting with clay, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and more. They’ll learn composition, values, and color theory while creating detailed artwork.

📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance is encouraged but not required.

💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!

Join us at The Giggling Pig, where imagination comes to life! 🌟

📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!

March 22 – September 7, 2025 | Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; and Friday, July 4 (Independence Day).

Separated by 2,781 miles and on two different continents, Iraqi and Nigerian Christians share similar stories of persecution. From 2014-2018, portions of Northern Iraq were under the control of the militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and many religious minorities, including Christians, experienced persecution and violence as a result. In the northern and central portions of Nigeria, violence towards Christians and other minority groups has also increased in recent years at the hands of Boko Haram and other groups. 

The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to share the stories of those displaced in Iraq and Nigeria through Among the Persecuted and Displaced — a collection of photographs taken by Stephen Rasche. The Knights of Columbus has sponsored some of Rasche’s work in both countries, bringing to light the atrocities inflicted on those persecuted for their faith.

Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/among-the-persecuted-and-displaced/

Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).

In remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed on April 21, 2025, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to present this exhibit illustrating the pope’s outreach to the peripheries during his 47 international trips.

Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/francis-pope-of-the-peripheries/

Join our volunteer museum educators for an interactive exploration of highlights from our collection. In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art features works from the sixteenth century to the present, now on view in a reimagined installation. 

Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk. 

For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-collection-highlight-16

Kehler Liddell Gallery is pleased to present our next exhibition, inspired by the Hands Off movement.

Our summer small works exhibition showcases a community of artists coming together through art. All are welcome! 

Submissions in the hundreds were gathered in a national Open Call and include emerging to professional artists working in a variety of media, from Connecticut to California. Themes in the show range from environmental issues to current politics to personal commentary and more. We encourage people to experience and discuss the artwork in this show.

Artists:

Elaine Alibrandi, Brigitte Balbinot, Annemarie Baldauf, Lisa Benham, Kelley Berg, Jim Bremer & Ruth Buffington, Donald Brown, Marin Carr-Quimet, Harmony Chamberlain Harrington, David Chorney, Jody Clouse, Roberta Echelson, Paul Fowler, Kathryn Frederick, Bob Gregson, Mark Grindell, David Held, Julie Henderson, Helen Kauder, Anna Litwiller, Kat Lombard-Cook, Christian Miller, Carol Mullen, Thelma Raney, Ruth Sack, Scott Schuldt, Vivien Schwarz, Heather Sener, Joanna Stuart, Shawn Waldron, Yevgenia Wayne, Noel Werle, Kenni Zipf, & Kehler Liddell Gallery Members.

Kehler Liddell Gallery (KLG) is a cooperative gallery in the heart of New Haven’s Westville village representing 22 of the area’s most notable emerging and established artists. Established in 2003, KLG is one of New Haven’s longest-running retail galleries to date. All of the artists are juried into membership. Monthly exhibitions are highlighted by free community arts programming presented by www.ArtEconInitiative.org. The gallery is free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Thursday- Sunday 12 to 5pm, or by appt. 

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Ave, Hamden CT

Explore the brilliance of J. M. W. Turner in this special exhibition tour, showcasing the Yale Center for British Art’s unparalleled collection of his work. 

Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk.

For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-j-m-w-turner-romance-and-reality-29

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Saturday Jazz Jam featuring Mike Coppola

Free Admission

All Ages

Doors at 3 PM

Music at 4 PM

The Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam is one of the longest running traditions at Cafe Nine. Each week join a new house band as they play a set before it opens up into an open jam. Bring your instrument and come sit in with the band! Admission is always free and children/youngsters are always welcome.

Cafe Nine

250 State Street

New Haven, CT 06510

Our male revue is the place to go for ladies seeking the perfect setting to celebrate their special events!

Our Las Vegas Style "audience participation" male revue show features the very best male entertainment in an intimate personal setting, designed to involve our audience directly and make for a memorable evening.

Our chiseled male dancers are trained to entertain the toughest of female audiences with mind-blowing choreography and first-class erotic performance. Next time you are planning a girls night out, bachelorette or birthday party in Scottsdale you'll know exactly where to go.

Get ready to blush, scream and have a great time with the sexy HunkOMania hunks. Plus, our hilarious hosts encourage audience participation.

Guests must be at least 18 years old at this location.

Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).

In remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed on April 21, 2025, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to present this exhibit illustrating the pope’s outreach to the peripheries during his 47 international trips.

Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/francis-pope-of-the-peripheries/

March 22 – September 7, 2025 | Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; and Friday, July 4 (Independence Day).

Separated by 2,781 miles and on two different continents, Iraqi and Nigerian Christians share similar stories of persecution. From 2014-2018, portions of Northern Iraq were under the control of the militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and many religious minorities, including Christians, experienced persecution and violence as a result. In the northern and central portions of Nigeria, violence towards Christians and other minority groups has also increased in recent years at the hands of Boko Haram and other groups. 

The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to share the stories of those displaced in Iraq and Nigeria through Among the Persecuted and Displaced — a collection of photographs taken by Stephen Rasche. The Knights of Columbus has sponsored some of Rasche’s work in both countries, bringing to light the atrocities inflicted on those persecuted for their faith.

Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/among-the-persecuted-and-displaced/

Kehler Liddell Gallery is pleased to present our next exhibition, inspired by the Hands Off movement.

Our summer small works exhibition showcases a community of artists coming together through art. All are welcome! 

Submissions in the hundreds were gathered in a national Open Call and include emerging to professional artists working in a variety of media, from Connecticut to California. Themes in the show range from environmental issues to current politics to personal commentary and more. We encourage people to experience and discuss the artwork in this show.

Artists:

Elaine Alibrandi, Brigitte Balbinot, Annemarie Baldauf, Lisa Benham, Kelley Berg, Jim Bremer & Ruth Buffington, Donald Brown, Marin Carr-Quimet, Harmony Chamberlain Harrington, David Chorney, Jody Clouse, Roberta Echelson, Paul Fowler, Kathryn Frederick, Bob Gregson, Mark Grindell, David Held, Julie Henderson, Helen Kauder, Anna Litwiller, Kat Lombard-Cook, Christian Miller, Carol Mullen, Thelma Raney, Ruth Sack, Scott Schuldt, Vivien Schwarz, Heather Sener, Joanna Stuart, Shawn Waldron, Yevgenia Wayne, Noel Werle, Kenni Zipf, & Kehler Liddell Gallery Members.

Kehler Liddell Gallery (KLG) is a cooperative gallery in the heart of New Haven’s Westville village representing 22 of the area’s most notable emerging and established artists. Established in 2003, KLG is one of New Haven’s longest-running retail galleries to date. All of the artists are juried into membership. Monthly exhibitions are highlighted by free community arts programming presented by www.ArtEconInitiative.org. The gallery is free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Thursday- Sunday 12 to 5pm, or by appt. 

🎤✨ Drag Me to Bear’s: 90’s Edition! ✨🎤

Date: NEW DATE JULY 6th

Time: Doors Open at 11:00 AM for check in; Performances start at 12:00 PM

Location: Bear’s Smokehouse - New Haven
470 James Street, New Haven, CT

Grab your chokers, platform shoes, and butterfly clips—because we're throwing it way back! Join us at Bear’s for a totally tubular night of 90’s nostalgia, fierce queens, and non-stop fun at this special edition of Drag Me to Bear’s!

💿 Expect:

• 👑 Iconic 90’s throwback performances
• 🎶 Music from Britney to Biggie
• 🍹 A specialty 90's cocktail

Hosted by the dazzling Angel Rivers, and featuring a killer lineup of performers who’ll have you saying “As if!” all night long.

Whether you're a 90’s kid or just love the vibe, this is one Y2-SLAY celebration you won’t want to miss!

Join us for a docent-led tour of “Tracey Emin: I Loved You Until The Morning,” the first major North American museum exhibition of her work. Known for her expressive, autobiographical style, Emin explores love, loss, and the female experience with unflinching honesty.

Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk. 

For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-tracey-emin-i-loved-you-until-morning-31

The Bars On I-95 Brunch is an exclusive, invite-only event that brings together hip-hop tastemakers, artists, media personalities, and industry executives for a curated experience blending culture, conversation, and community. Set in an intimate, upscale setting, the brunch features live DJ sets, freestyle performances, and panel-style discussions that highlight meaningful connections and honor the entrepreneurs, artists, tastemakers, and industry leaders who champion real hip-hop.

Join our volunteer museum educators for an in-depth tour of the museum’s iconic building, designed by modernist architect Louis I. Kahn (1901–1974). 

Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk. 

For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-architecture-ycba-12

FREE Summer Meals for ALL kids and teens 18 and under!

50+ open sites in New Haven!

Serving breakfast, lunch, and/or supper.

No registration or sign up required!

Meals MUST be eaten on site.

June 23, 2025-August 15, 2025 (Monday-Friday) no meals July 4th.

See website for locations, dates, & serving times: https://nhpscnp.org/

Explore the delicious intersection of food and art.

Students will delve into the works of artists like Peter Anton, Claes Oldenburg, and Wayne Thiebaud, who transform culinary themes into captivating masterpieces. We’ll use their artwork for inspiration to make two and three dimensional artwork with a variety of materials including clay, cardboard, papier-mâché, fabric, paint, and paper.

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to view examples of food in art.

Join us for a feast of creativity and imagination!

The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Explore the world of art and nature through a combination of fun art projects and seed planting activities.

Young students will create colorful artwork while learning about different plants and how to care for them. Each child will have the opportunity to plant their own seeds and watch their creations grow, making this a unique experience where imagination and nature come together! Projects will include painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Wabi Arts' Summer Teen Photography Program emphasizes the significance of validating teens' unique perspectives and empowering their self-image. Through this program, students will learn the art of photography from experienced artists and commercial photographers, gaining hands-on experience and honing their skills. At the conclusion of the seven-week program, students will showcase their creations in a final art exhibition, providing an opportunity to display their artistic talents and gain recognition for their hard work. Interested teens aged 14-19 are encouraged to apply promptly. For more information and to secure their spot in the program, please visit www.wabi.gallery

Hammer, saw, fold, stamp, twist, shape, and heat metal to make sculpture and jewelry. Students will learn techniques using copper and brass sheet metal along with wire to create 2-D and 3-D objects and forms. Have fun exploring basic hand tools such as mallets, cutters, files, pliers, and torches (one-on-one with instructor).

Fun with Metal is a unique opportunity for young artists to try a new discipline. Join us!

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Join us every Monday for Music Bingo at Dockside Brewery!!! The most fun you’ve had on a Monday in a long time!🎶 7PM start! See you there🍻

Offers:

• Group of 5 - 10 people: 10% Discount
• Group of 11 - 20 people: 15% Discount

FREE Summer Meals for ALL kids and teens 18 and under!

50+ open sites in New Haven!

Serving breakfast, lunch, and/or supper.

No registration or sign up required!

Meals MUST be eaten on site.

June 23, 2025-August 15, 2025 (Monday-Friday) no meals July 4th.

See website for locations, dates, & serving times: https://nhpscnp.org/

Explore the delicious intersection of food and art.

Students will delve into the works of artists like Peter Anton, Claes Oldenburg, and Wayne Thiebaud, who transform culinary themes into captivating masterpieces. We’ll use their artwork for inspiration to make two and three dimensional artwork with a variety of materials including clay, cardboard, papier-mâché, fabric, paint, and paper.

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to view examples of food in art.

Join us for a feast of creativity and imagination!

The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Explore the world of art and nature through a combination of fun art projects and seed planting activities.

Young students will create colorful artwork while learning about different plants and how to care for them. Each child will have the opportunity to plant their own seeds and watch their creations grow, making this a unique experience where imagination and nature come together! Projects will include painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Wabi Arts' Summer Teen Photography Program emphasizes the significance of validating teens' unique perspectives and empowering their self-image. Through this program, students will learn the art of photography from experienced artists and commercial photographers, gaining hands-on experience and honing their skills. At the conclusion of the seven-week program, students will showcase their creations in a final art exhibition, providing an opportunity to display their artistic talents and gain recognition for their hard work. Interested teens aged 14-19 are encouraged to apply promptly. For more information and to secure their spot in the program, please visit www.wabi.gallery

Hammer, saw, fold, stamp, twist, shape, and heat metal to make sculpture and jewelry. Students will learn techniques using copper and brass sheet metal along with wire to create 2-D and 3-D objects and forms. Have fun exploring basic hand tools such as mallets, cutters, files, pliers, and torches (one-on-one with instructor).

Fun with Metal is a unique opportunity for young artists to try a new discipline. Join us!

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Avenue

Hamden, CT 06517

FREE Summer Meals for ALL kids and teens 18 and under!

50+ open sites in New Haven!

Serving breakfast, lunch, and/or supper.

No registration or sign up required!

Meals MUST be eaten on site.

June 23, 2025-August 15, 2025 (Monday-Friday) no meals July 4th.

See website for locations, dates, & serving times: https://nhpscnp.org/

Explore the delicious intersection of food and art.

Students will delve into the works of artists like Peter Anton, Claes Oldenburg, and Wayne Thiebaud, who transform culinary themes into captivating masterpieces. We’ll use their artwork for inspiration to make two and three dimensional artwork with a variety of materials including clay, cardboard, papier-mâché, fabric, paint, and paper.

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to view examples of food in art.

Join us for a feast of creativity and imagination!

The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Explore the world of art and nature through a combination of fun art projects and seed planting activities.

Young students will create colorful artwork while learning about different plants and how to care for them. Each child will have the opportunity to plant their own seeds and watch their creations grow, making this a unique experience where imagination and nature come together! Projects will include painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Wabi Arts' Summer Teen Photography Program emphasizes the significance of validating teens' unique perspectives and empowering their self-image. Through this program, students will learn the art of photography from experienced artists and commercial photographers, gaining hands-on experience and honing their skills. At the conclusion of the seven-week program, students will showcase their creations in a final art exhibition, providing an opportunity to display their artistic talents and gain recognition for their hard work. Interested teens aged 14-19 are encouraged to apply promptly. For more information and to secure their spot in the program, please visit www.wabi.gallery

Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).

In remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed on April 21, 2025, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to present this exhibit illustrating the pope’s outreach to the peripheries during his 47 international trips.

Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/francis-pope-of-the-peripheries/

March 22 – September 7, 2025 | Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; and Friday, July 4 (Independence Day).

Separated by 2,781 miles and on two different continents, Iraqi and Nigerian Christians share similar stories of persecution. From 2014-2018, portions of Northern Iraq were under the control of the militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and many religious minorities, including Christians, experienced persecution and violence as a result. In the northern and central portions of Nigeria, violence towards Christians and other minority groups has also increased in recent years at the hands of Boko Haram and other groups. 

The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to share the stories of those displaced in Iraq and Nigeria through Among the Persecuted and Displaced — a collection of photographs taken by Stephen Rasche. The Knights of Columbus has sponsored some of Rasche’s work in both countries, bringing to light the atrocities inflicted on those persecuted for their faith.

Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/among-the-persecuted-and-displaced/

Hammer, saw, fold, stamp, twist, shape, and heat metal to make sculpture and jewelry. Students will learn techniques using copper and brass sheet metal along with wire to create 2-D and 3-D objects and forms. Have fun exploring basic hand tools such as mallets, cutters, files, pliers, and torches (one-on-one with instructor).

Fun with Metal is a unique opportunity for young artists to try a new discipline. Join us!

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Looking for a fun group activity while visiting New Haven? Join us in the Beer Hall at East Rock Brewing Co. for trivia on Wednesday nights! FREE ENTRY | 21+

Our trivia ranges from General Trivia to Specialty Trivia including: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia TV show trivia (6/4), Pop Culture Trivia (8/20), New Haven Trivia (9/17) and so much more! Get in early to grab some German-inspired beer and a table. Prizes go to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!

Plan ahead with your trip into New Haven, our full trivia and events schedule can be found in our website link below!

Join us at Old Heidelberg Bar inside Graduate by Hilton New Haven every Wednesday at 7:30 PM for Big Boy Trivia! Get your game faces on and be ready to compete!

Movies in the Plaza brings you free Wednesday night movie screenings May through October in downtown New Haven’s beloved, cozy Pitkin Plaza! Grab your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and some takeout from a local spot, and spend an evening under the stars enjoying blockbusters, nostalgic blasts from the past, cult favorites, family films, and more.

FREE Summer Meals for ALL kids and teens 18 and under!

50+ open sites in New Haven!

Serving breakfast, lunch, and/or supper.

No registration or sign up required!

Meals MUST be eaten on site.

June 23, 2025-August 15, 2025 (Monday-Friday) no meals July 4th.

See website for locations, dates, & serving times: https://nhpscnp.org/

Explore the delicious intersection of food and art.

Students will delve into the works of artists like Peter Anton, Claes Oldenburg, and Wayne Thiebaud, who transform culinary themes into captivating masterpieces. We’ll use their artwork for inspiration to make two and three dimensional artwork with a variety of materials including clay, cardboard, papier-mâché, fabric, paint, and paper.

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to view examples of food in art.

Join us for a feast of creativity and imagination!

The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Explore the world of art and nature through a combination of fun art projects and seed planting activities.

Young students will create colorful artwork while learning about different plants and how to care for them. Each child will have the opportunity to plant their own seeds and watch their creations grow, making this a unique experience where imagination and nature come together! Projects will include painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Wabi Arts' Summer Teen Photography Program emphasizes the significance of validating teens' unique perspectives and empowering their self-image. Through this program, students will learn the art of photography from experienced artists and commercial photographers, gaining hands-on experience and honing their skills. At the conclusion of the seven-week program, students will showcase their creations in a final art exhibition, providing an opportunity to display their artistic talents and gain recognition for their hard work. Interested teens aged 14-19 are encouraged to apply promptly. For more information and to secure their spot in the program, please visit www.wabi.gallery

Chair seated exercise class for seniors. Relax the mind, body and soul through gentle chair seated exercise using the breath via zoom.

Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).

In remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed on April 21, 2025, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to present this exhibit illustrating the pope’s outreach to the peripheries during his 47 international trips.

Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/francis-pope-of-the-peripheries/

March 22 – September 7, 2025 | Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; and Friday, July 4 (Independence Day).

Separated by 2,781 miles and on two different continents, Iraqi and Nigerian Christians share similar stories of persecution. From 2014-2018, portions of Northern Iraq were under the control of the militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and many religious minorities, including Christians, experienced persecution and violence as a result. In the northern and central portions of Nigeria, violence towards Christians and other minority groups has also increased in recent years at the hands of Boko Haram and other groups. 

The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to share the stories of those displaced in Iraq and Nigeria through Among the Persecuted and Displaced — a collection of photographs taken by Stephen Rasche. The Knights of Columbus has sponsored some of Rasche’s work in both countries, bringing to light the atrocities inflicted on those persecuted for their faith.

Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/among-the-persecuted-and-displaced/

Kehler Liddell Gallery is pleased to present our next exhibition, inspired by the Hands Off movement.

Our summer small works exhibition showcases a community of artists coming together through art. All are welcome! 

Submissions in the hundreds were gathered in a national Open Call and include emerging to professional artists working in a variety of media, from Connecticut to California. Themes in the show range from environmental issues to current politics to personal commentary and more. We encourage people to experience and discuss the artwork in this show.

Artists:

Elaine Alibrandi, Brigitte Balbinot, Annemarie Baldauf, Lisa Benham, Kelley Berg, Jim Bremer & Ruth Buffington, Donald Brown, Marin Carr-Quimet, Harmony Chamberlain Harrington, David Chorney, Jody Clouse, Roberta Echelson, Paul Fowler, Kathryn Frederick, Bob Gregson, Mark Grindell, David Held, Julie Henderson, Helen Kauder, Anna Litwiller, Kat Lombard-Cook, Christian Miller, Carol Mullen, Thelma Raney, Ruth Sack, Scott Schuldt, Vivien Schwarz, Heather Sener, Joanna Stuart, Shawn Waldron, Yevgenia Wayne, Noel Werle, Kenni Zipf, & Kehler Liddell Gallery Members.

Kehler Liddell Gallery (KLG) is a cooperative gallery in the heart of New Haven’s Westville village representing 22 of the area’s most notable emerging and established artists. Established in 2003, KLG is one of New Haven’s longest-running retail galleries to date. All of the artists are juried into membership. Monthly exhibitions are highlighted by free community arts programming presented by www.ArtEconInitiative.org. The gallery is free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Thursday- Sunday 12 to 5pm, or by appt. 

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Ave, Floor 2, Hamden, CT

Hammer, saw, fold, stamp, twist, shape, and heat metal to make sculpture and jewelry. Students will learn techniques using copper and brass sheet metal along with wire to create 2-D and 3-D objects and forms. Have fun exploring basic hand tools such as mallets, cutters, files, pliers, and torches (one-on-one with instructor).

Fun with Metal is a unique opportunity for young artists to try a new discipline. Join us!

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

DOWNTOWN NHV presents New Haven's premier shopping, wine and food crawl - Flights of Fancy! We invite Connecticut's fashion-forward folk, foodies and amateur sommeliers to kick off the holiday shopping season in Downtown New Haven with shopping discounts, food tasting, and of course WINE! Enjoy 20 sipping, tasting and shopping stops, souvenir wine glasses and event bags, exclusive shopping discounts and promotions, raffle prizes, and more. Explore neighborhoods of downtown New Haven while you shop, sip & taste at the city’s independently-owned businesses!

TOWN GREEN DISTRICT presents New Haven's premier shopping, wine and food crawl - Flights of Fancy! We invite Connecticut fashionistas, amateur sommeliers, and foodies to enjoy over 20 sipping, tasting and shopping stops, souvenir wine glasses and event bags, shopping discounts and promotions, raffle prizes, giveaways and more!

EVENT DETAILS at: www.downtownnewhaven.com/fof

• Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
• Crawl time: 4:30-8:30PM
• Registration location: Omni New Haven Hotel (155 Temple Street)
• Registration available: 4:30-7:00PM (Choose a 4:30 or 5:30 registration time slot with your ticket purchase)

At Registration, Flights of Fancy guests will receive their signature souvenir tasting glass (you cannot crawl without it!), swag bags, required 21+ wristband after ID check, and first wine & food tastings!

Tickets are not eligible for refund unless a full event cancellation takes place.

For those looking to bite & shop without the wine tastings, we offer "Hold the Wine" tickets! Attend flights at a discount. (Hold the Wine tickets include a swag bag, but not a branded Flights wine glass or access to wine tastings.)

HEALTH & SAFETY EVENT GUIDELINES:

• The event is PRE-TICKETED. All guests are required to purchase a ticket to participate in this event.
• This event is 21+ and ID's will be checked at registration. Please plan to bring a valid form of ID with you.

Come dance the night away in Ninth Square! If you're a beginner, feel free to join us for our 30 minute beginner salsa lesson from 6 - 6:30 before letting loose the rest of the night with your new salsa skills!

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 and colleagues set to live performances. July features salsa dance artists Andrew & Cynthia “The Kinlocks” of Alisa’s House of Salsa and DJ Carlos Lokito, served up with lagers from Alisa Bowens- Mercado’s Rhythm Brewing Company.

Special offers: Two lucky guests will each receive a six-pack of Rhythm Brewing Co. beer (ages 21+ only) and a free private dance lesson with Alisa Bowens. You must be present to claim your prize. In addition to our regular Well menu offerings, we will have a combo deal of homemade tostones with mango pineapple salsa, paired with a Rhythm Brewing Co. beer, available for purchase!

Help save "Sister Soosie", Trinity on the Green's historic 90-year-old pipe organ, by attending a series of free-will-donation organ recitals that will benefit the restoration project. Hear world-class performers work with our 3-manual Aeolian-Skinner organ every Thursday at 7 pm, and come up to the console after the recitals for a tour of the instrument. Learn more about the organ restoration here: https://www.trinitynewhaven.org/new-page-5

The Grassy Strip Music Series at Madison Beach Hotel returns for the 2025 summer season with free, live outdoor shows beginning Thursday, June 26 and runs each Thursday for nine weeks – with the exception of Thursday, July 3.

“This summer’s line-up is incredible,” said General Manager John Mathers. “The weekly summer experience at Madison Beach Hotel has truly become a time-honored tradition on the shores of Long Island Sound.” This year’s series opens, once again, with the legendary Beehive Queen, Christine Ohlman.

Free and open to the public, The Grassy Strip Concerts run 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and begin with The Pledge of Allegiance. Summertime food and beverages will be available for sale.

2025 Summer Line-up:

June 26: Christine Ohlman

July 10: Dave Matthews Tribute Band

July 17: Orleans

July 24: Shaboo AllStars

July 31: Quinn Sullivan Band

August 7: Jeff Pitchell

August 14: Lee Ann Lovelace Band

August 21: Gold Dust Woman

August 28: Jake Kulak and the Modern Vandals

*Show Line-Up Subject to change without notice.

About the Bands

Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez

Christine Ohlman is a singer, songwriter, and musician with a deep love for rock & roll. Her career spans decades, from early bands like The Scratch Band to her current work with Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez. She’s a long-time vocalist for Saturday Night Live’s band and has collaborated with legendary artists like Elvis Costello, Dion, and Bonnie Raitt. Known for her powerful vocals and signature beehive hairstyle, she’s not just a performer but also a passionate advocate for keeping the soul alive in rock & roll, evident in her songwriting and her dedication to music history through writing and musicology work.

Dave Matthews Tribute Band

DMTB is a celebration of the music of the Dave Matthews Band. DMTB is a time machine to a funky tea party in the 90’s, a boisterous time of tape trading, sing-alongs, and exploration into a new sonic landscape spearheaded by complex guitar riffs, soaring violin melodies, smooth sax lines, and explorative-explosive drumming. Dedicated to recreating that moment in musical history, the DMTB has been honing their craft for over 20 years. The DMTB aims to transport the listener back in time. The band takes inspiration from the classic DMB sound, with immense respect for the original quintet. While including material from the bands later and current catalogs, the goal is to create a well rounded and authentic tribute.

Orleans

Platinum hit-maker ORLEANS is now celebrating 50+ YEARS of live performances! Praised and respected by their peers for their songwriting skills, instrumental prowess and classic trademark harmonies, their iconic radio hits, including “Still The One”, “Dance With Me” and “Love Takes Time,” still resonate with audiences of all ages thanks to continued airplay on Classic Rock radio, television, film and streaming services. Orleans has produced a body of work spanning 17 albums and several DVDs … and they continue to be in demand for live shows, as they have been now for 5 decades. Since its humble beginnings in Woodstock NY and throughout countless worldwide tours, the band has set some very high standards. Here in 2023 and beyond, Orleans continues to meet and exceed those standards at every show, to the delight of audiences everywhere.

Shaboo AllStars

Shaboo Allstars were formed by R&B vocalist David “Lefty” Foster and Matt “Guitar” Murphy in 1979. They have played all 50 states and toured extensively in Europe. The band’s line-up changes regularly and always features top musicians from the world’s best R&B bands. This summer’s Grassy Strip show will showcase the talents of David “Lefty” Foster, Wolf Ginandes (All Star original), Cliff Goodwin (Joe Cocker Band), Mitch Chakour (Joe Cocker Band), Marty Richards (J. Geils Band), Curt Ramm (E. Street Band), Baron Raymond (Rod Stewart Band).

Quinn Sullivan Band

A rare artist who’s always sounded older than his years, Sullivan has been touring the world since he was 11-years-old, playing storied venues such as Madison Square Garden, the Hollywood Bowl and RFK Stadium in Washington D.C., as well as India’s Mahindra Blues Festival, Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, and three Montreux Jazz Festivals. Quinn has shared the stage with his hero and mentor Buddy Guy, as well as Carlos Santana on several occasions. Quinn’s performance experience includes appearances on leading national television programs such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, and The Oprah Winfrey Show, to name a few. “I want to stay true to where I come from, and go from there,” says Sullivan. “The artists that inspire me to do that are always hungry for the new. They never repeat themselves. They just grow and become more unique — and that’s what I aim to do as an artist.”

Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood

Blues Hall of Fame award winning guitarist Jeff Pitchell’s style blends B.B. King and Duane Allman, which was endorsed by Gregg Allman. His diverse songwriting catalog recalls the variety of Eric Clapton’s classics and his vocal delivery, which ranges from smooth tenderness to Billy Gibbons ZZ Top-like power, received high praise from J. Geils. His songwriting award winning “An Eye for an Eye” was recorded by British blues legend John Mayall. Over the years Jeff Pitchell has shared the stage with J. Geils, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Jaimoe, B.B. King, and so many more.

Lee Ann Lovelace Band

Lee-Ann Lovelace is a singer/songwriter from Waterbury, CT who has performed on hundreds of stages throughout Nee England and beyond since 2004. She’ll charm you with hints of Jazz, dig into Folk and Americana stylings, and then leave you floored with powerful Soul, Rock, Pop and Blues vocals all in one performance. Lee-Ann has collaborated with the late, legendary producer Paul Leka and has opened for Orleans, Bruce Hornsby (with Back to The Garden 1969), Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Ronnie Spector, and most notably Christine Ohlman “The Beehive Queen,” – singing back-ups at the Rhythm and Roots Fest. Some notable performances have been at The Towne Crier in Beacon, NY, Daryl’s House in Pawling, NY, The Knickerbocker in RI, The Bijou Theater in Bridgeport, CT, Levitt Pavilion in Westport, CT, the Bushnell Park Stage in Hartford, CT.

Gold Dust Woman

Gold dust woman is the ultimate Stevie Nicks show, celebrating the legendary and beloved career of Stevie Nicks. Gold dust woman takes audiences into the 4 plus decades of the timeless solo career of rock & roll’s mystic poet and two-time rock & roll hall of fame inductee, along with the classic songs of Fleetwood mac. Supported by an amazing group of seasoned musicians. When Janet Soluri steps onto the stage, she transforms the true, magical essence of the gypsy queen that is Stevie. Her likeness both visually and vocally, are captivating and has been hailed as the “closest possible thing to Stevie herself”. Gold dust woman provides an electrifying and dynamic show like no other, which has audiences, dancing, singing and cheering for more.

Jake Kulak and the Modern Vandals

Award-winning musician Jake Kulak has been performing professionally in front of audiences since the age of 12. Thrilling audiences from Norway to Boston, from Sydney Australia to NYC, and down to the Mississippi Delta, Jake plays guitar-driven blues/rock music which highlights his improvisational ability. His set list includes original blues and contemporary rock music as well as unique covers of blues and funk artists. Jake spent five summers playing the Blues in the home of the Blues – Clarksdale, Mississippi. He has also been CT’s entry in the International Blues Challenge Youth Showcase in Memphis, TN for four years.

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Cryptodira

En Masse

Warm

Chase Elodia

$10 General Admission

21+

Doors at 7 PM

Music at 8 PM

CRYPTODIRA

Cryptodira seamlessly blends precise riffing, melancholic soundscapes, and raw, feedback-driven aggression.

Since their 2017 debut, The Devil’s Despair, Cryptodira has stood apart with intricate riffs, melancholic atmospheres, and unfiltered intensity. Their 2020 follow-up, The Angel of History, pushed boundaries further, embracing experimentation and exploring themes of historical oppression.

Extensive touring across the USA, Canada, and Europe/UK has seen them share stages with progressive heavyweights like Between the Buried and Me, Haken, Intervals, Rolo Tomassi, Veil of Maya, The Number Twelve Looks Like You, and Animals as Leaders.

With their upcoming release, founding members Scott Acquavella, Mike Monaco, and Matthew Taibi, along with new bassist Vincent Romanelli (Moon Tooth), begin a new chapter.

EN MASSE

Influenced by the alternative heavy music renaissance of the 2000’s, en | MASSE is a force beyond audible energy that displays a passionate ferocity while also blending in softer elements one could find in the shoegaze or alt rock side of the music spectrum. Founded in 2018, en | MASSE steadily went from local shows to touring along the east coast maintaining their DIY ethos while building a dedicated following of fans who appreciate the nostalgia of the 2000’s while eagerly ready to indulge in a new sonic experience.

In 2023, “Burdened Youth” was released into the world marking the band’s debut and self released album, recorded and produced by Adam Cichocki at Timber Studios.

en | MASSE are set to release their next sonic endeavor, the “newviolenttrends.” EP on June 20th 2025 via Fever LTD.

WARM

That which is jagged at its edge is beautiful, and that which is perfect may yet annihilate us.

And there may not be hope unless we forge it ourselves.

Unsurprising, then, that a crucible fed with fiery riffage dealt with exacting purpose and furious utterances of reflective awareness would yield the likes of Warm.

Informed by heavy metal’s swagger but defined by post-hardcore’s restraint,

Warm is a quartet of longtime friends hailing from the southern cradle of New England.

The dual guitar histrionics of Michael Taylor & K. Edward O’Connor are anchored by the calamitous thunder & gleam of Willow Emmerich’s bass and the ever-transient rhythmic constellations of Eric Holle.

Together they brandish all that is heavy, wielding the warring forces of profane incidence vs. inspired finesse.

CHASE ELODIA

Chase is a composer, drummer, and writer living in Brooklyn. His new album, Have Know Want, was released on May 10, 2024 on Biophilia Records.

His heroes include poets June Jordan and Victoria Chang, composers Joni Mitchell and Maurice Ravel, and drummers Billy Hart and Terri Lyne Carrington. A 2022 MacDowell Fellow in Composition, his work has been recognized by ASCAP, Avaloch Farm, the Boulder County Arts Alliance, the Café Royale Cultural Foundation, the Escape to Create Residency, and South Arts. His band has toured across the United States and given master classes at Oberlin Conservatory, the University of Denver, and Yale University. In 2022, he released his debut album, Portrait Imperfect, which was named one of the Best New Albums of the Year by Downbeat Magazine. A fervent advocate of cross-disciplinary collaboration and exploration, he debuted Walking in the City, a project with poets from across Brooklyn, at National Sawdust in June 2023.

He currently curates a vinyl listening series, “Dialogues,” with local musicians at Kissa Kissa in Crown Heights.

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