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/

An Exhibit of Abstract Watercolor and Mixed Media Assemblages featuring Work by Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler

Celebrate the summer solstice with an exciting new show at City Gallery. Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler present an exhibit of abstract watercolor landscapes and handmade paper and mixed media assemblages in SOLSTICE, on view from June 6 - June 29. The Opening Reception on Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., is open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.

Hank Paper- NEW INCISIVE MOMENTS, Marjorie Gillette Wolfe- WIDE OPEN,

& Chris Ferguson- LABORS of LOVE

The title of Hank Paper's show, New Incisive Moments, comes from the phrase that every street photographer knows from Henri Cartier-Bresson, “The Decisive Moment". On the other side of the gallery, Marjorie Gillette Wolfe shows her panorama and composite photographs in Wide Open. In the North Gallery, Chris Ferguson shows his new body of work, Labors of Love, which focuses on portraits and depictions of local people who love the work that they do.

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-29

Join us June 20th at Armada Brewing to celebrate our 10-year anniversary!

The evening will be packed with activities:

🎸 Live Music

🚛 Food Trucks

🎯 Lawn Games

🎲 Board Games

🔪 Murder Mystery Event (Limited Enrollment)

🔮 Tarot Readings

🗣️ Conversations in the Dark

🐦‍⬛ Crow Trinket Trading Station by our friends at @WitchBitchThrift

🧞‍♂️ Wishing Well

☕️ Mix-Your-Own Apothecary Tea Services

🎁 Prizes & Giveaways

🗝️ 10th Anniversary ENH Swag

🍺 Special Edition “Escape Artist” Beer

& NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN, ONE-NIGHT-ONLY PUZZLES & CHALLENGES FROM YOUR FAVORITE GAME DESIGNERS! 🧩😎

This is a ticketed event. Children ages 10-18 need to be accompanied by adult. Children under the age of 10 are free.

[SOLD OUT] Early Bird Tickets: $8 - First 100 tickets!

Advance Tickets: $15 - LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Day of Event: $20

$50 VIP Add-on Available (limited availability)

Jumpstart your two-week Festival experience with a performance that pays homage to the Juneteenth holiday and celebrates our collective dedication to harmony and truth! Curated by Artsucation and the Official Juneteenth Coalition of Greater New Haven, this evening promises a rhythmical blend of joyful artistry. Join us for an evening with New Haven All-Stars featuring The Keepers of the Culture Performing Arts Company, The Rahsaan Langley Project, and the legendary R&B sensation, singer Johnny King. Jose Candelario of WYBC Electric Drum will host the evening. Make sure to mark your calendar for a night that you won’t want to miss!

🎬✨ 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!

HartBeat Ensemble presents a staged reading of Woodhull/Beecher, a new play by Leslie Gabel-Brett exploring the tension between hope and despair in the struggles for personal and social justice. Victoria Woodhull – feminist, spiritualist, free-love advocate and first female presidential candidate – clashes with Henry Ward Beecher – minister, abolitionist, brother to Harriet Beecher Stowe and, to some, the “most famous man in America.” Set in late 1800’s New York, the lives of Woodhull and Beecher intersect in a contest of ideas and ambitions that erupt into a public scandal from which neither can fully recover. The play reveals truths about patriarchy, sexuality, hypocrisy, the power of public narrative and the costs of activism.  Victoria Woodhull could see the future – but could she change it?

Inspired by the real stories of New Haven apizza pioneers, Family Business: (A)Pizza Play follows the Carbonizatto family’s pizza shop from it’s immigrant beginnings as it passes down over generations. This production explores New Haven’s pizza magic (la magia dell'apizza) from New Haven’s cultural and historic connection to pizza.

Family Business: (A)Pizza Play is a special collaboration with CitySeed and Sanctuary Kitchen, highlighting New Haven’s food culture, and celebrating the impact of 100 years of immigrant entrepreneurship in New Haven. Performances are at 162 James St., New Haven, future home of CitySeed’s operations, food incubator, and Sanctuary Kitchen.

THE CARBONIZATTO STORY

Pizza is a big deal in New Haven. We’re the Pizza Capital of America, after all. A Broken Umbrella Theatre has always wanted to tell the New Haven Apizza story, but not as a biography of any pizzaioli, but as a story of all of them. To do that, they took New Haven’s Apizza people and joined them into the fictionalized Carbonizzatto Family. Carbonizzatto, from the Italian for “carbonized” — a knowing wink to the black-dusted fingers walking out of any apizza shop.

Last year, in A Slice, we saw multiple generations of the Carbonizzattos throughout history, but always in New Haven and always at their pizza shop. The Carbonizattos struggled from generation to generation as they grappled with what they owe to future Carbonizattos — and what did they owe to those who came before? Because this is part of a larger story, and it’s not just about Apizza, it’s about a family. A Slice was only the seed for this full production, or as Bruno Cantante sings in the show, “One slice don’t make a pie.”

🎨 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-14

An Exhibit of Abstract Watercolor and Mixed Media Assemblages featuring Work by Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler

Celebrate the summer solstice with an exciting new show at City Gallery. Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler present an exhibit of abstract watercolor landscapes and handmade paper and mixed media assemblages in SOLSTICE, on view from June 6 - June 29. The Opening Reception on Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., is open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.

Hank Paper- NEW INCISIVE MOMENTS, Marjorie Gillette Wolfe- WIDE OPEN,

& Chris Ferguson- LABORS of LOVE

The title of Hank Paper's show, New Incisive Moments, comes from the phrase that every street photographer knows from Henri Cartier-Bresson, “The Decisive Moment". On the other side of the gallery, Marjorie Gillette Wolfe shows her panorama and composite photographs in Wide Open. In the North Gallery, Chris Ferguson shows his new body of work, Labors of Love, which focuses on portraits and depictions of local people who love the work that they do.

Presented by New Haven Symphony Orchestra, International Festival of Arts & Ideas, and Yale Schwarzman Center

Experience a magical summer evening on the New Haven Green with the International Festival of Arts & Ideas, as the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, in partnership with Yale Schwarzman Center, presents City of Floating Sounds, a free, open-air concert that celebrates New Haven’s rich history and culture.

The evening begins at 6pm with an immersive journey through New Haven, where participants playing Huang Ruo’s City of Floating Sounds on their phones will converge at the Green, creating a unique tapestry of sound. As the sun sets, the New Haven Symphony will take the stage at 7pm to perform a vibrant program that honors the voices and stories of our community.

About the Exploration Paths:

6pm• Starting Locations TBA 

Check the event listing HERE for the most up to date information. 

Participants who wish to join the exploration path walks will need to download a free application to a smart phone. The application will be released June 19, two days in advance of the event. 

City of Floating Sounds is an invitation to connect with our surroundings and each other. Experience a shifting soundscape as you journey through the city. Can you find other audience members to create a richer sound?

Pushing the boundaries of classical music performance, City of Floating Sounds uses cutting-edge creative technology to take music out into the city. Guided by a bespoke mobile app, starting at 6PM you make your way through the streets of New Haven listening to fragments of Huang Ruo’s meditative new work.

As you get closer to the Green – and other audience members – the sound will expand, revealing more parts of the work. An opportunity to explore New Haven in a new light – the path you take and who you meet on your journey can all change what you hear.

City of Floating Sounds asks you to open your senses to the city. What will you hear and who might you meet?

Commissioned by Factory International, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, National Taichung Theater, Taiwan and West Kowloon Cultural District.

Discover the joy of crafting your own pens in our engaging 3-hour workshop! One of the most common items in everyday life is the pen, and making one yourself from wood and acrylic is a rewarding experience that anyone can achieve.

What to Expect:

Join us for a comprehensive training session where you'll learn how to create pens from start to finish. Over the course of the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to make 3 custom pens—perfect for yourself, family, or friends. Using a specialist pen lathe that is both safe and easy to operate, you'll be guided through the entire process without needing any prior woodworking experience.

Skills You'll Acquire:

- Proficiency in using a pen lathe for woodworking.

- Techniques for crafting pens.

- Customizing the shape and style of your pens to suit your creativity.

What's Provided:

- All necessary materials..

- Expert instruction and guidance to ensure you master the pen-making process.

Who Should Attend:

- Individuals with no prior woodworking experience.

- Anyone interested in learning a new skill and creating personalized, handcrafted pens.

- Craft enthusiasts looking to expand their creative repertoire.

Prerequisites/Safety Information:

- No prior experience necessary; beginners are warmly welcomed.

- All materials and tools will be provided.

- Safety instructions and guidance will be given to ensure a safe and enjoyable workshop experience.

By the end of this workshop, you'll have beautifully crafted pens and the skills to continue creating on your own. Join us and unlock your potential in pen-making!

Instructor: Glenn Mallette

Workshop Ticket Fee:

Standard Public Ticket: $91.00

Member Rate: $78.00

You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=432&reset=1&reset=1

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

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Ave, Hamden CT

Start your day at The Audubon (corner of Orange & Audubon Streets)!

Pick up your FREE Heart of Audubon tote bag, event map, and voucher sheet. Visit participating locations, complete your map, and you’ll be entered to win an amazing raffle prize! *Pick up the tote bag between 1 and 3 pm. Raffle drawing at 4 pm.*

🎨 Creative Activities All Day Long

• Live music and DJ sets
• Paint to the Music
• Button making
• Hands-on fun for the whole family

Come celebrate creativity in the heart of New Haven!

HartBeat Ensemble presents a staged reading of Woodhull/Beecher, a new play by Leslie Gabel-Brett exploring the tension between hope and despair in the struggles for personal and social justice. Victoria Woodhull – feminist, spiritualist, free-love advocate and first female presidential candidate – clashes with Henry Ward Beecher – minister, abolitionist, brother to Harriet Beecher Stowe and, to some, the “most famous man in America.” Set in late 1800’s New York, the lives of Woodhull and Beecher intersect in a contest of ideas and ambitions that erupt into a public scandal from which neither can fully recover. The play reveals truths about patriarchy, sexuality, hypocrisy, the power of public narrative and the costs of activism.  Victoria Woodhull could see the future – but could she change it?

After the success of 2025's Gospel According To Broadway, Fuse Theatre of CT is proud to present another multi-genre concert. Where The Light Lives: Songs of Hope promises to be an uplifting, fun and inspirational concert featuring musical theater, pop, rock, gospel and more. Featuring old friends and new faces from across the Connecticut performing arts scene and a full band, we hope to bring together the New Haven community with the profound message that the arts possess the extraordinary ability to bring light to even the darkest days.

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“Where The Light Lives” will take place June 21st at 2:30 and 7:30 at Congregation Mishkan Israel, 785 Ridge Rd, Hamden, CT. Tickets available at FuseTheatreCT.org - walk-ins also welcome.

"Where The Light Lives" features Lydia Arachne, Sharelle Bailey, Michael Bimonte, Stephani Buonocore, Juan Manuel Proaño Carpio, David Chevan, Di Ultimate, Noah Golden, Maggi Heilweil, Jenna Labranche, Eizel Magno, Sadie Margolis, Johanna Milani, Tulio Milani, Lara Morton, Omar Sandakly, Ty Scurry, and Erica Wilkins. The concert also features a silent auction with items from Center Stage Theatre, Downtown Cabaret, Fully Promoted, Goodspeed Musicals, Ivoryton Playhouse, Long Wharf Theatre, Legacy Theatre, New England Collision, New Haven Theatre Company, Orange Players, Playhouse on Park, Shoreline Theatre Company, The Kate (courtesy of Honees Honey Soothing Throat Drops), Westport Country Playhouse, Yale Repertory Theatre and more!

Inspired by the real stories of New Haven apizza pioneers, Family Business: (A)Pizza Play follows the Carbonizatto family’s pizza shop from it’s immigrant beginnings as it passes down over generations. This production explores New Haven’s pizza magic (la magia dell'apizza) from New Haven’s cultural and historic connection to pizza.

Family Business: (A)Pizza Play is a special collaboration with CitySeed and Sanctuary Kitchen, highlighting New Haven’s food culture, and celebrating the impact of 100 years of immigrant entrepreneurship in New Haven. Performances are at 162 James St., New Haven, future home of CitySeed’s operations, food incubator, and Sanctuary Kitchen.

THE CARBONIZATTO STORY

Pizza is a big deal in New Haven. We’re the Pizza Capital of America, after all. A Broken Umbrella Theatre has always wanted to tell the New Haven Apizza story, but not as a biography of any pizzaioli, but as a story of all of them. To do that, they took New Haven’s Apizza people and joined them into the fictionalized Carbonizzatto Family. Carbonizzatto, from the Italian for “carbonized” — a knowing wink to the black-dusted fingers walking out of any apizza shop.

Last year, in A Slice, we saw multiple generations of the Carbonizzattos throughout history, but always in New Haven and always at their pizza shop. The Carbonizattos struggled from generation to generation as they grappled with what they owe to future Carbonizattos — and what did they owe to those who came before? Because this is part of a larger story, and it’s not just about Apizza, it’s about a family. A Slice was only the seed for this full production, or as Bruno Cantante sings in the show, “One slice don’t make a pie.”

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-27

PRESENTED BY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS & IDEAS, YALE SCHWARZMAN CENTER AND NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 

City of Floating Sounds is an invitation to connect with our surroundings and each other. Experience a shifting soundscape as you journey through the city. Can you find other audience members to create a richer sound? Pushing the boundaries of classical music performance, City of Floating Sounds uses cutting-edge creative technology to take music out into the city. Guided by a bespoke mobile app, make your way through the streets of New Haven listening to fragments of Huang Ruo’s meditative new work.As you get closer to the Green – and other audience members – the sound will expand, revealing more parts of the work. An opportunity to explore New Haven in a new light – the path you take and who you meet on your journey can all change what you hear.

The walking element of the event begins at 6PM from a series of locations approximately a 30 minute walk from the New Haven Green. The concert takes place at New Haven Green at 7PM and lasts 2 hours. The City of Floating Sounds walk requires audiences to download an app. The download link will be released 2 days before the event. Register here to receive the download link straight to your inbox.

Commissioned by Factory International, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, National Taichung Theater, Taiwan and West Kowloon Cultural District.

Pushing the boundaries of classical music performance, City of Floating Sounds composed by Huang Ruo, uses cutting-edge creative technology to take music into the city. Guided by a mobile app, members of the community take one of several different walking paths through the streets of New Haven while listening to fragments of Ruo’s meditative work on their phones sans headphones. As the journey begins, participants experience just one section of the orchestra and gradually, more and more instruments and melodies are added as they cross paths and contribute unique strands to the City of Floating Sounds musical arrangement. All paths converge at the New Haven Green where the full score comes to life with an immersive performance by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra conducted by Music Director Perry So. City of Floating Sounds is presented by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, International Festival of Arts & Ideas, and Yale Schwarzman Center. Commissioned by Factory International, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, National Taichung Theater, Taiwan and West Kowloon Cultural District

America’s largest interactive comedy murder dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.

Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.

Happens on the following Dates:

Apr 5, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

Apr 12, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

Apr 26, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

May 10, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

May 17, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

Jun 21, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

Jun 28, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

Amistad: An opera by Anthony Davis

Join us for a special highlights performance of Amistad, the groundbreaking opera by Pulitzer Prize-winner Anthony Davis, presented by Connecticut Lyric Opera in collaboration with Discovering Amistad and Harlem Opera Theater. This abridged version brings to life the harrowing yet inspiring true story of the 1839 slave ship rebellion—a pivotal moment in both American and Connecticut history. Featuring compelling narration and stirring music, this event is more than a performance: it’s a springboard for thoughtful community dialogue. After the performance, stay for a moderated discussion as we reflect on how the themes of resistance, justice, and dignity echo in our society today. Be part of this moving blend of art and conversation, and help us explore why Amistad still speaks so urgently to the present moment.

Inspired by the real stories of New Haven apizza pioneers, Family Business: (A)Pizza Play follows the Carbonizatto family’s pizza shop from it’s immigrant beginnings as it passes down over generations. This production explores New Haven’s pizza magic (la magia dell'apizza) from New Haven’s cultural and historic connection to pizza.

Family Business: (A)Pizza Play is a special collaboration with CitySeed and Sanctuary Kitchen, highlighting New Haven’s food culture, and celebrating the impact of 100 years of immigrant entrepreneurship in New Haven. Performances are at 162 James St., New Haven, future home of CitySeed’s operations, food incubator, and Sanctuary Kitchen.

THE CARBONIZATTO STORY

Pizza is a big deal in New Haven. We’re the Pizza Capital of America, after all. A Broken Umbrella Theatre has always wanted to tell the New Haven Apizza story, but not as a biography of any pizzaioli, but as a story of all of them. To do that, they took New Haven’s Apizza people and joined them into the fictionalized Carbonizzatto Family. Carbonizzatto, from the Italian for “carbonized” — a knowing wink to the black-dusted fingers walking out of any apizza shop.

Last year, in A Slice, we saw multiple generations of the Carbonizzattos throughout history, but always in New Haven and always at their pizza shop. The Carbonizattos struggled from generation to generation as they grappled with what they owe to future Carbonizattos — and what did they owe to those who came before? Because this is part of a larger story, and it’s not just about Apizza, it’s about a family. A Slice was only the seed for this full production, or as Bruno Cantante sings in the show, “One slice don’t make a pie.”

Saturday, June 21st 9pm

Three Sheets Presents:

Art In The Back...Music In The Front

Come join us for an evening of live music and local art!

Meet the artists in the back room where the art is displayed.

Listen to paired musicians playing in the front room.

Artists:

Sussana Amatuni

Alessandra Hogan

Adam Parker

Music:

Sincera

Offering Field

Knife Kickers

No Cover!

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/

Dive into the world of metalworking with the Bridgeport Manual Mill class, where safety meets the art of basic metal milling operations. This class equips participants with the essential skills to master the Bridgeport Mill, a standard manual knee-type vertical milling machine, while creating a functional and stylish project: a pair of metal 6-sided dice.

What to Expect:

In this comprehensive class, participants will learn to operate the Bridgeport Mill while gaining experience through a guided project. Topics covered include identifying the locations and functions of safety mechanisms, efficient installation and removal of cutting tools, proper clamping procedures, startup and speed selection sequences, accurate squaring of the machine's vise, and referencing the Machinists Handbook for tool selection, cutting speeds, and feeds.

Workshop Highlights:

- Safety First: Master the use of safety mechanisms, including the milling machine's E-stop, to ensure a secure working environment.

- Tool Mastery: Learn the art of swiftly installing and removing cutting tools, understanding proper clamping procedures, and selecting the right tools for the job.

- Startup Sequences: Navigate startup and speed selection sequences for optimal milling performance.

• Precision Techniques: Achieve accurate and safe squaring of the machine's vise and learn minor procedures for successful manual milling.
• Hands-on Project: Apply your new skills to mill your own pair of custom metal 6-sided dice, a perfect beginner-friendly project that combines creativity and precision.

- Problem-solving Skills: Discover techniques to salvage a part in case of mistakes or incorrect dimensions, ensuring a successful milling operation.

Prerequisite:

Participants must watch the following two videos before the class:

Bridgeport Vertical Milling Machine Basics

Metalworking Metrology

(Note: Participants must watch the two videos listed above. Anyone who has not watched the videos may be asked to leave, and no refund will be issued.)

Who Should Attend:

This class is open to individuals with no previous experience, providing a welcoming entry point into the world of manual milling.

Badge Earned:

Upon successful completion of this class and the online badging process, MakeHaven members will earn Bridgeport badge. Please allow 3-4 days for the update to appear on your profile.

Instructor: Brandon DaSilva

Workshop Ticket Fee::

Standard Public Ticket: $232.00

MakeHaven Members: $198.00

You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/civicrm/event/participant?reset=1&id=500

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

Hank Paper- NEW INCISIVE MOMENTS, Marjorie Gillette Wolfe- WIDE OPEN,

& Chris Ferguson- LABORS of LOVE

The title of Hank Paper's show, New Incisive Moments, comes from the phrase that every street photographer knows from Henri Cartier-Bresson, “The Decisive Moment". On the other side of the gallery, Marjorie Gillette Wolfe shows her panorama and composite photographs in Wide Open. In the North Gallery, Chris Ferguson shows his new body of work, Labors of Love, which focuses on portraits and depictions of local people who love the work that they do.

An Exhibit of Abstract Watercolor and Mixed Media Assemblages featuring Work by Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler

Celebrate the summer solstice with an exciting new show at City Gallery. Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler present an exhibit of abstract watercolor landscapes and handmade paper and mixed media assemblages in SOLSTICE, on view from June 6 - June 29. The Opening Reception on Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., is open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.

Calling all knitting and crochet enthusiasts! Join us at MakeHaven for our monthly gathering, meticulously orchestrated by Denise, one of our esteemed textile facilitators.

This recurring event, dedicated to the joys of knitting and crochet, offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with fellow crafters in a setting that's both warm and welcoming. Scheduled for the 4th Sunday of every month from 12pm to 3pm, this meetup is a haven for those looking to dive into their projects, exchange ideas, and foster a vibrant, creative community.

What to Expect:

- Community Building: Led by Denise, our meetups are designed to cultivate a nurturing environment for knitting and crochet enthusiasts at all levels of expertise. It’s the perfect venue to connect with others who share your passion and to be part of an inclusive, creative community.

- Dedicated Project Time: Bring along your knitting needles, crochet hooks, and work-in-progress projects. Whether you’re looking to make headway on your current piece, eager to start something new, or hoping to learn a novel stitch or technique, you’ll find plenty of opportunities here.

- Brainstorming and Conversation: This is your chance to participate in engaging conversations, exchange tips and tricks, and brainstorm on future projects. If inspiration, advice, or just a friendly chat about your favorite pastime is what you seek, you’ll find an open and supportive space here.

What to Bring:

- Your Projects and Materials: Don’t forget to bring your knitting, crocheting, or needlework projects along with your yarns, needles, and hooks.

- Resources to Share: Got any helpful guides, patterns, or insights? Bring them along to share with the group! Our community thrives on the exchange of knowledge and ideas.

Our Goal:

With Denise at the helm, our aim is to provide a recurring platform for knitters and crocheters to come together, share their love for the craft, work on their projects, and contribute to a flourishing community. Whether you’re looking to meet like-minded individuals, find inspiration, or simply enjoy a few hours of crafting in great company, you won’t want to miss out.

Mark your calendars for the 4th Sunday of every month, and join us from 12pm to 3pm for an afternoon of knitting, crocheting, and community building at MakeHaven. Let’s come together to weave a rich tapestry of creativity and camaraderie, one yarn at a time. We look forward to seeing you there!"

Instructor: Denise McGillicuddy

You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=446&reset=1&reset=1

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

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-29

New Haven Museum educator Rohanna Delossantos will  present, “Make a Plate! Juneteenth Food & Culture for Kids,” at the Pardee-Morris House on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 2 p.m. Register here for this free family event for kids aged 12 and under. For weather updates check FB/IG or call 203-562-4183. 

During this special kids’ program, visitors will recreate a pretend feast using paper to make Juneteenth-inspired play food. The “menu” will include red foods (like hibiscus tea and red velvet cake), that are symbolic of power and transformation. Each family will take home a collection of play foods to continue the joyful celebration at home. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on.

Hank Paper- NEW INCISIVE MOMENTS, Marjorie Gillette Wolfe- WIDE OPEN,

& Chris Ferguson- LABORS of LOVE

The title of Hank Paper's show, New Incisive Moments, comes from the phrase that every street photographer knows from Henri Cartier-Bresson, “The Decisive Moment". On the other side of the gallery, Marjorie Gillette Wolfe shows her panorama and composite photographs in Wide Open. In the North Gallery, Chris Ferguson shows his new body of work, Labors of Love, which focuses on portraits and depictions of local people who love the work that they do.

Hear how music provides solace during the free choral performance “Via Patiens: Music of Hope & Faith.” Join us on Sunday, June 22 at 2pm as Canticum Novum performs songs of refuge, mercy, and love which complements the temporary exhibition "Among the Persecuted and Displaced: Photographs from Iraq & Nigeria."

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-10

Inspired by the real stories of New Haven apizza pioneers, Family Business: (A)Pizza Play follows the Carbonizatto family’s pizza shop from it’s immigrant beginnings as it passes down over generations. This production explores New Haven’s pizza magic (la magia dell'apizza) from New Haven’s cultural and historic connection to pizza.

Family Business: (A)Pizza Play is a special collaboration with CitySeed and Sanctuary Kitchen, highlighting New Haven’s food culture, and celebrating the impact of 100 years of immigrant entrepreneurship in New Haven. Performances are at 162 James St., New Haven, future home of CitySeed’s operations, food incubator, and Sanctuary Kitchen.

THE CARBONIZATTO STORY

Pizza is a big deal in New Haven. We’re the Pizza Capital of America, after all. A Broken Umbrella Theatre has always wanted to tell the New Haven Apizza story, but not as a biography of any pizzaioli, but as a story of all of them. To do that, they took New Haven’s Apizza people and joined them into the fictionalized Carbonizzatto Family. Carbonizzatto, from the Italian for “carbonized” — a knowing wink to the black-dusted fingers walking out of any apizza shop.

Last year, in A Slice, we saw multiple generations of the Carbonizzattos throughout history, but always in New Haven and always at their pizza shop. The Carbonizattos struggled from generation to generation as they grappled with what they owe to future Carbonizattos — and what did they owe to those who came before? Because this is part of a larger story, and it’s not just about Apizza, it’s about a family. A Slice was only the seed for this full production, or as Bruno Cantante sings in the show, “One slice don’t make a pie.”

Three Sheets is hosting our 6th annual tag sale featuring local artists selling their art at slashed prices!

Artists will be making room for new art while giving you discounted prices on their creations!

We will have vendors inside and around Three Sheets.

Sunday, June 22 3-6pm

We will be joined by:

Chance For Love Rescue who will be here with information & Art Raffles to benefit the 🐈‍⬛ 🐈

Vendor List-

Shaki Presents

https://www.instagram.com/shakipresents?igsh=MTJ4YmZ5aHdnazVkcg==

Nick Robinson

http://www.instagram.com/nickrxbnson

The SpicyMonger (Aly Wheway)

https://www.instagram.com/createtospeak?igsh=MXF1eXpoZmRobGlpeg==

Sam swap

@thirdcatpress

Nicole and Rich Mackin

https://www.instagram.com/nikkip10?igsh=dWtybWtieXF1cGdr

https://www.instagram.com/richmackinart?igsh=MWd1Nzgxa3QzbW01aw==

Brandon Sands

@barebonesartistry;

@brandon.who.ru; website https://barebonesartistry.carrd.co/

Typsy Gypsy

@typsygypsyjewelry

Amanda Ward

https://www.instagram.com/ward_manda?igsh=emIyNTJrOTRxeWVx

Vic Byrne

https://www.instagram.com/vicy_b?igsh=MTBlMDN4djJkeXd1Zg==

Lipgloss Crisis

@sarascranton

Grayson Jeffries

https://www.instagram.com/willjeffriesart?igsh=MWxveXducXdrc3g5bQ==

The Dogwood Press

https://www.instagram.com/thedogwoodpress?igsh=MWFldTdkMHpndnAzag==

Chris Edwards

https://www.instagram.com/hairy_diamond?igsh=MTZ2bGVodG52YXN1Zg==

Demon Daisy-

https://www.instagram.com/demon_daisy?igsh=ZzI1bmpkN2xnNjht

Kasey Cortez is a multidisciplinary artist exploring the intersection of music, theatre, photography, design, fashion, and installation art. Her creative work is driven by a curiosity about collective culture, the subtleties of human behavior, and the quiet rhythms of everyday life. With nearly a decade of experience as a yoga teacher, Kasey brings mindfulness and intention into every project. Most recently, DJing has become her favorite way to connect, express, and move through the world.

Complete your Juneteenth holiday weekend with a night of mesmerizing music featuring violin sensations, Sons of Mystro, and youth collaborations. Mentored by Black Violin, Sons of Mystro is a musical duo that plays over ten popular music genres. They use their violins to interpret reggae classics, American pop songs, and their creations, accompanied by a DJ & a drummer. They are winners of the Emerging Artist Under 21 Years Old award at IRAWMA (International Reggae and World Music Awards). Curated by Artsucation, Official Juneteenth Coalition of Greater New Haven, and the International Festival of Arts & Ideas.

This isn’t your typical playground—get ready for a world of creativity!

At CAW’s playground, students will have access to a rainbow of materials: colored sand, wood, clay, tempera and watercolor paints, markers, tissue paper, and so much more! Using all these supplies, they’ll create amazing projects like masks, paper dolls, animals, birds, insects, portraits, and even imaginary creatures.

How will they bring their ideas to life? By cutting, folding, stomping, splashing, blending, texturing, painting, and coloring—all while mixing their own one-of-a-kind colors.

We bet you’ll wish you could join in the fun too!

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

Bring lions, zebras, elephants, and other animals to life through the magic of Procreate.

Join us on an exciting and creative journey across the African savannah, where students will sketch, detail, and animate favorite animals in their natural habitats.

Throughout the class they will develop techniques for quick sketches, designing nature scenes, and creating dynamic animal layouts.

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

An Exhibit of Abstract Watercolor and Mixed Media Assemblages featuring Work by Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler

Celebrate the summer solstice with an exciting new show at City Gallery. Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler present an exhibit of abstract watercolor landscapes and handmade paper and mixed media assemblages in SOLSTICE, on view from June 6 - June 29. The Opening Reception on Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., is open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.

What turns a simple drawing of a chair or a tree into a true work of art? It’s the artist’s imagination, emotions, and creativity.

Embark on a journey of transformation, reimagining everything around us—trees, flowers, birds, animals, everyday objects, and more—as unique artworks. Students will refine their skills in realistic sketching, while also exploring innovative ways, like altering size, context, or perspective, to infuse imagination into their drawings.

Transform realistic drawings into fantastical scenes and create something extraordinary!

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery.

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

Please join ISM professors Martin Jean and James O’Donnell for an opening organ recital that will begin at 7:30pm at Woolsey Hall, which will then travel to Christ Church New Haven at approximately 8:15pm. The recital will be followed immediately by a participant-led Compline service. 

Free and open to the public. This event is a part of the ISM's 2025 Sacred Music Academy.

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Contact: Clifton Massey

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🍻

This isn’t your typical playground—get ready for a world of creativity!

At CAW’s playground, students will have access to a rainbow of materials: colored sand, wood, clay, tempera and watercolor paints, markers, tissue paper, and so much more! Using all these supplies, they’ll create amazing projects like masks, paper dolls, animals, birds, insects, portraits, and even imaginary creatures.

How will they bring their ideas to life? By cutting, folding, stomping, splashing, blending, texturing, painting, and coloring—all while mixing their own one-of-a-kind colors.

We bet you’ll wish you could join in the fun too!

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

Bring lions, zebras, elephants, and other animals to life through the magic of Procreate.

Join us on an exciting and creative journey across the African savannah, where students will sketch, detail, and animate favorite animals in their natural habitats.

Throughout the class they will develop techniques for quick sketches, designing nature scenes, and creating dynamic animal layouts.

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

An Exhibit of Abstract Watercolor and Mixed Media Assemblages featuring Work by Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler

Celebrate the summer solstice with an exciting new show at City Gallery. Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler present an exhibit of abstract watercolor landscapes and handmade paper and mixed media assemblages in SOLSTICE, on view from June 6 - June 29. The Opening Reception on Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., is open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.

What turns a simple drawing of a chair or a tree into a true work of art? It’s the artist’s imagination, emotions, and creativity.

Embark on a journey of transformation, reimagining everything around us—trees, flowers, birds, animals, everyday objects, and more—as unique artworks. Students will refine their skills in realistic sketching, while also exploring innovative ways, like altering size, context, or perspective, to infuse imagination into their drawings.

Transform realistic drawings into fantastical scenes and create something extraordinary!

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery.

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

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Avenue

Hamden, CT 06517

Join James O’Donnell, Professor of Organ and Sacred Music at Yale, and Yale Sacred Music Academy participants leading a traditional Evensong, featuring music of Gibbons, Richard Webster, and Jessica French.

Free and open to the public. This event is a part of the ISM's 2025 Sacred Music Academy.

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Contact: Clifton Massey

Mireya Ramos' concert Guerrera ( "Warrior") is a vibrant celebration of cultural fusion and musical empowerment, serving as an homage to the women who have inspired her. Backed by a live band, Ramos, a Latin Grammy-winning vocalist and violinist, blends mariachi, salsa, and jazz with genres like country and R&B. Her performances reflect her Dominican and Mexican heritage, while honoring the strength of women in music.

Bring lions, zebras, elephants, and other animals to life through the magic of Procreate.

Join us on an exciting and creative journey across the African savannah, where students will sketch, detail, and animate favorite animals in their natural habitats.

Throughout the class they will develop techniques for quick sketches, designing nature scenes, and creating dynamic animal layouts.

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

This isn’t your typical playground—get ready for a world of creativity!

At CAW’s playground, students will have access to a rainbow of materials: colored sand, wood, clay, tempera and watercolor paints, markers, tissue paper, and so much more! Using all these supplies, they’ll create amazing projects like masks, paper dolls, animals, birds, insects, portraits, and even imaginary creatures.

How will they bring their ideas to life? By cutting, folding, stomping, splashing, blending, texturing, painting, and coloring—all while mixing their own one-of-a-kind colors.

We bet you’ll wish you could join in the fun too!

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

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/

An Exhibit of Abstract Watercolor and Mixed Media Assemblages featuring Work by Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler

Celebrate the summer solstice with an exciting new show at City Gallery. Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler present an exhibit of abstract watercolor landscapes and handmade paper and mixed media assemblages in SOLSTICE, on view from June 6 - June 29. The Opening Reception on Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., is open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.

Inaugurated in 1867, Street Hall—today part of the Yale University Art Gallery—housed the first collegiate school of art in the country. Its curriculum permitted students from a variety of disciplines to sketch from live models and original works of art. Take part in this centuries-old practice by joining us for an evening of guided sketching. Offered in conjunction with the International Festival of Arts & Ideas, New Haven. Generously sponsored by the Martin A. Ryerson Lectureship Fund. 

Open to all ages and levels of drawing experience. Materials are provided. 

What turns a simple drawing of a chair or a tree into a true work of art? It’s the artist’s imagination, emotions, and creativity.

Embark on a journey of transformation, reimagining everything around us—trees, flowers, birds, animals, everyday objects, and more—as unique artworks. Students will refine their skills in realistic sketching, while also exploring innovative ways, like altering size, context, or perspective, to infuse imagination into their drawings.

Transform realistic drawings into fantastical scenes and create something extraordinary!

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery.

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

Noted Baroque specialist Ruben Valenzuela and Yale Sacred Music Academy participants will lead a Lutheran Vespers service featuring Bach Cantata 150 Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich (For Thee, O Lord, I long) with instrumental ensemble.

Free and open to the public. This event is a part of the ISM's 2025 Sacred Music Academy.

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Contact: Clifton Massey

The 2025 Twilight Concert Series at the historic Pardee-Morris House will kick off with a special blend of urban folk, country and blues by the Porch Party Mamas on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., (rain date, Thursday, June 26, 2025). Grounds open for picnicking at 5:30 p.m. 

For weather updates visit http://newhavenmuseum.org or @newhavenmuseum on FB/IG.

The Pardee-Morris House will be open to visitors for tours till 8 p.m. The public is invited to bring blankets and chairs and enjoy a picnic on the lawn. Parking is available on Lighthouse Road. 

New Haven Museum thanks community partners WSHU 91.1 FM and The Howard Gilman Foundation for supporting the 2025 summer season. 

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!

"Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face." —Victor Hugo

Sometimes there is nothing more refreshing than a nice – deep - belly laugh. A laugh that makes your side hurt, your eyes water and your breath hard to catch. A laugh so powerful that - at least for a moment - you forget all about your troubles.

In a world with so much uncertainty, we invite you to bring your troubles and hear stories that make you say, “That’s Funny!” Our tellers will delight you with stories of joy and sadness, success and failures, agreements and conflicts. And all of them are stories that will make you laugh. Come join us as we laugh our troubles away.

Our featured teller is Jamie Brickhouse.

"Laughter is an instant vacation." —Milton Berle

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.

Bring lions, zebras, elephants, and other animals to life through the magic of Procreate.

Join us on an exciting and creative journey across the African savannah, where students will sketch, detail, and animate favorite animals in their natural habitats.

Throughout the class they will develop techniques for quick sketches, designing nature scenes, and creating dynamic animal layouts.

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

This isn’t your typical playground—get ready for a world of creativity!

At CAW’s playground, students will have access to a rainbow of materials: colored sand, wood, clay, tempera and watercolor paints, markers, tissue paper, and so much more! Using all these supplies, they’ll create amazing projects like masks, paper dolls, animals, birds, insects, portraits, and even imaginary creatures.

How will they bring their ideas to life? By cutting, folding, stomping, splashing, blending, texturing, painting, and coloring—all while mixing their own one-of-a-kind colors.

We bet you’ll wish you could join in the fun too!

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

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.

This workshop will be hosted at Valor Wines. Located in North Haven Connecticut, we are a family owned and operated micro winery with generations of experience in wine making. This nurtured passion allows us to make unique and distinctive wines using grapes from all over the world. It was a long fight to start one of the first micro wineries in CT, and we were excited to finally open our doors in September 2021. Our passion for wine making blends respect for tradition with boundless curiosity for what is possible. We believe knowing your roots can uncork the potential to think outside the bottle. Making us uniquely situated to create one of a kind small batch wines which will invoke both familiar comfort and striking intrigue. Come visit us in our state of the art facility, where industrial meets medieval romance.

Under 21 policy: Please contact Valor Wines for details regarding underage entry

For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/valor-wines

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/

An Exhibit of Abstract Watercolor and Mixed Media Assemblages featuring Work by Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler

Celebrate the summer solstice with an exciting new show at City Gallery. Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler present an exhibit of abstract watercolor landscapes and handmade paper and mixed media assemblages in SOLSTICE, on view from June 6 - June 29. The Opening Reception on Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., is open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Ave, Floor 2, Hamden, CT

What turns a simple drawing of a chair or a tree into a true work of art? It’s the artist’s imagination, emotions, and creativity.

Embark on a journey of transformation, reimagining everything around us—trees, flowers, birds, animals, everyday objects, and more—as unique artworks. Students will refine their skills in realistic sketching, while also exploring innovative ways, like altering size, context, or perspective, to infuse imagination into their drawings.

Transform realistic drawings into fantastical scenes and create something extraordinary!

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery.

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-15

Brouhaha, Squonk’s newest show, is an immersive outdoor spectacle bursting with rollicking music, dazzling imagery, and the thrill of audience participation. At the center of this riotous romp is the Squonkcordion, an enormous musical instrument the audience gets to play. Experience the joy of community, the power of live music, and the pageantry of Squonk’s visual extravaganza.

The annual Festa is back! Come eat and enjoy with us as we carry on a century-old tradition in the heart of Wooster Square. Free admission and open to all, mark your calendar for 4 nights of musical entertainment, craft vendors, and delicious Italian American food!

Event times:

Thursday, June 26th 5pm-10pm

Friday, June 27th 5pm-11pm

Saturday, June 28th 3pm-11pm

Sunday, June 29th 2:30pm- 10pm

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Come on down and play some mario kart (and maybe even win a $35 gift card)! The mario kart races are free to play! We accept sign-ups for race slots on a first come, first serve basis. Sign up is required and we can take a maximum of 4 players per round.

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!

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-15

HHTTS is an indie Asian dreampop/shoegaze band from Brooklyn, New York. HHTTS began like many indie bands—as a weekend passion project, rehearsing once a week while its members balanced full-time jobs.

After spending a year refining their sound in a $180/month rehearsal studio, the band made its live debut in mid-2022. As an all-Asian group, they quickly stood out in New York City's indie music scene. Since then, they have performed at numerous venues in NYC and beyond, including two sold-out shows. Their growing presence has earned them spots at festivals such as the New Colossus Festival 2023, Moonvibez MusicFest 2023, and Bacchanalia Festival 2022. In May, they released their debut EP, Poutine.

For more than twenty years that the group has been rolling its hump in the world of jazz manouche and revisited song, Christine Tassan and the Impostors has been able to win the esteem and loyalty of an ever-growing audience.

True pioneers in a field usually reserved for men and precursors of the manouche wave that swept over Quebec, these four musicians reinvent with the singularity that we know them a music that, far from being frozen in time, adapts on the contrary to all kinds of new ideas. From covers to compositions, the arrangements of the Impostors innovate, dust, give way to the unbridled creativity of four experienced musicians.

The group's reputation is no longer to be done, with 7 albums to its credit and more than 700 theatrical and festival shows, including multiple tours in Quebec, Canada, Europe, the United States and China. We saw Christine Tassan and the Impostors at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, the Django Reinhardt Festival in Samois-sur-Seine (France), the Django Festival in Liberchies (Belgium) and the North-West Django Fest (USA). The album "Entre Félix et Django" received the Opus Award for jazz album of the year in 2017 and was nominated in the Show of the Year category in 2018. Since 2020, the group has presented a special holiday show entitled "Django Belles", which has become an annual tradition.

Come meet local singles at this exclusive social event to mix and mingle and potentially meet your match. Meeting other singles is tough... so we're make it easy by bringing together singles for you at this fun, laid back event!

Optional, fun, no-pressure ice-breakers will connect singles to ensure you make some new friends and possibly meet your match.

Check in starts at 6:30pm. Event is from 7-9pm with live music by Dan Tressler. This is an open-aged mixer so singles of all ages are welcomed to attend. However, keep in mind events are typically attended mainly by singles ranging from 30-55.

"Wingman" tickets are very limited and only available for purchase WITH a singles ticket. Wingmen will be clearly marked so there's no mistaking them for singles. They're only there to help their single friends feel more comfortable.

Plus, meet the matchmaker to be considered as a match for private Matchmaking clients.

Limited space available so reserve your tickets today.

**We reserve the right to refund your ticket.

REFUND POLICY: All ticket sales are final! NO REFUNDS! NO TRANSFERS to future events. You may transfer your ticket to another person with 48 hours notice previous to the event. NO EXCEPTIONS.

NO REFUNDS!

****Ticket purchase is good for this event ONLY. Not transferable to other events.****

Get your ticket now. You never know who you'll meet...

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For more info about Jill's private and personalized matchmaking service and other opportunities for singles check out: www.Jillinit.com

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