🎨 Sunday Club Canvas is in session! 🖌️

Looking for a creative weekend DROP Off activity for your child? Join us for a fun, relaxing painting class — no experience needed!

🖼️ In this 1.5-hour class, our friendly staff will guide students step-by-step through a new painting each session. With loose, organic brushstrokes and a no-pressure vibe, everyone leaves with their own masterpiece!

✅ Techniques you can practice at home

✅ Attend weekly, monthly, or just once in a while — it’s up to you!

💲 $25 per class | Discounted class packs available

📅 Classes run year-round

📲 Pre-registration is required – call or register online today to save your spot!

🎨 Let your weekend creativity shine with Sunday Club Canvas!

#TheGigglingPig #SundayClubCanvas #FamilyArtClass #PaintAndRelax #CreativeKids #WeekendFun #NewHavenArts #GigglingPigNewHaven

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/

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! 🍪✨

Featuring Work by Meg Bloom and Cyra Levenson 

In life, as in nature, surviving requires a mix of holding together and letting go. This is also true collectively, as a society, and individually as artists and creators. BREATH AND BONE, a new installation by artists Meg Bloom and Cyra Levenson will be on view at City Gallery from May 2 - June 1. The Artist Reception on Saturday, May 10, 2 p.m. - 5 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.

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-26

Dockside Brewery Presents: COUNTRY TAILGATE – ROUND 3!

Sunday, June 1, 2025 | 12–6PM

No tickets needed | 21+ event

We’re turning up the heat again—Country Tailgate is back for its third round, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Join us at Dockside Brewery for an unforgettable day of country vibes, great brews, and all-out fun by the water.

What to Expect:

• Ride the mechanical bull and show off your skills

• Play your favorite tailgate games with friends

• Enjoy ice-cold craft beer, cocktails, and delicious food

• Enter for your chance to win awesome prizes + dress to impress Country Tailgate style

Whether you’re coming in boots and daisy dukes or just ready for a good time, this event is the perfect way to kick off summer.

Gather your crew, no ticket required—just show up and tailgate the Dockside way!

Owls are a true indicator of the health of our ecosystem according to owl rehabilitator and educator Gwen Rice. Only 1 in 4 survive their first year of life in the wild, with many losses human related. Rice, co-founder of Freedom First Wildlife Rehab, will present “Owls Among Us” at the historic Pardee-Morris House (PMH) on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 2 p.m. Free registration here.

During this special “opening day” presentation at PMH, Rice will discuss the eight species of owls found in Connecticut and advise visitors on how to protect them. She’ll bring along two live “owl ambassadors” for an up-close view.

Rice notes that as natural pest controllers, owls play a significant role in the food chain and keep the populations of their prey in check. Sadly, their lifestyle also exposes them to the lethal doses of rodenticides frequently used for household pest control. Rice will discuss rodenticides and other threats to Connecticut’s owls and offer visitors advice on how they can help protect them. “We encourage citizens to become good stewards of the environment by avoiding the use of poison, installing owl houses and supporting conservation efforts,” she says. 

Rice spent 36 years as an occupational therapist, rehabilitating people. In 2016, she opted for something different. “As an avid owl enthusiast, it was a natural fit to turn my rehab skills towards these amazing birds,” she says. “I spent countless hours studying each species of owl, learning their behaviors and husbandry.” In need of a solid mentor, she traveled to El Paso, Arkansas, to the Raptor Center of Central Arkansas, and studied with Bird of Prey Rehabilitator Rodney Paul. Earning a federal permit to work independently with owls took five years; she and her husband, Rich, maintain permits from the state of Connecticut, USFW and USDA in order to perform this vital work.

Join us for a performance by the Haven String Quartet, accompanied by conversation, close looking at artwork, and a question-and-answer session. Playing Images encourages participants to reflect on the experience of listening to music while looking at art. Jessica Sack, the Jan and Frederick Mayer Curator of Public Education, is joined in conversation by members of the Haven String Quartet. Generously sponsored by the Martin A. Ryerson Lectureship Fund.

An encore performance will take place on Wednesday, June 4, at 12:30 pm. 

Space is limited; meet in the Gallery lobby.

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-7

Welcome to Glitter Glam & Bingo Jam!

A benefit for the APNH weekly Trans Support Group.

Join us for a night of fun, laughter, and friendly competition at 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar with The Darling Divas. Get ready to test your luck and skills in this unique twist on the classic game of Bingo. Prizes, surprises, and tucks await you! Don't miss out on this exciting event.

Doors open: 5 pm for food for purchase. (no outside snacks please.)

Ticket price $40.00 includes 1 book of 10 games, (more available for purchase), fabulous entertainment and prizes.

Register Now

🍕 Dough-nate & Celebrate Join us for a sizzling night of community and creativity as we fire up MakeHaven’s homemade pizza oven for a Pizza Party Potluck in support of The Great Give! Bring your favorite toppings, a side dish, or dessert to share—and we’ll provide the dough, sauce, and good vibes. 🍅🧀

For the suggested donation, please donate through The Great Give to support our amazing fundraisers! Scroll to the FUNDRAISERS section and click those with ** in the name – those are makers looking for help reaching their goal! The Great Give starts accepting donations May 2 – we will remind you to give!

Event Lead: Laurel Lyngklip

You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=488&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 

🎭 Come Experience Unbecoming Tragedy at Long Wharf Theatre

What does it mean to reclaim your narrative?

Stripped of everything but his imagination, a struggling actor transforms his prison cell into an unexpected stage. Unbecoming Tragedy: A Ritual Journey Toward Destiny is a gripping, poetic exploration of resilience, identity, and the redemptive power of storytelling. When all that remains is you—how do you rewrite your fate?

This groundbreaking world premiere is the culminating production of Long Wharf Theatre’s 60th Season and was developed through our New Works Initiative. Written and performed by New Haven artist Terrence Riggins, the piece draws from his lived experience as an artist in prison, where imagination became survival and storytelling became a form of liberation.

Presented in partnership with Collective Consciousness Theatre, Unbecoming Tragedy invites audiences into a transformative ritual—where theatre becomes a tool for reckoning, healing, and reclaiming power.

📍 Location: Yale Off-Broadway Theater @ 41 Broadway, New Haven, CT 06511

📅 Run Dates: May 11 – June 1

🎟 Tickets Available Now: LINK HERE

We’d really love for you to experience this beautiful new work— feel free to share it with your community and keep spreading the word!

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

New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel. Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one's body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

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🍻

Develop your pottery skills as you focus on wheel-throwing techniques in stoneware and porcelain.

Lessons will cover both functional and decorative pottery with emphasis on classical forms as we know them. Students will be shown how to apply glazes and/or oxide washes to achieve desired results, such as combining glaze colors and the application of wood ash to create unexpected effects on their work. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn basic metalsmithing for making jewelry, developing new skills, or strengthen existing ones. Weekly demonstrations introduce tools and techniques required for working with nonferrous sheet metal and wire. Demonstrations may include sawing, filing, cold-connecting, soldering, surface embellishment, forging, shaping, fold forming, finishing, and patina coloring.

The tuition for this class includes a fee of $40 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Jessikah Díaz, PhD candidate in English, Yale University, will engage Turner’s “indistinct” Staffa with the period’s ambivalent attitude toward technological progress and its faint recognition of passing time.

When buyer James Lenox first saw J. M. W. Turner’s Staffa, Fingal’s Cave (1831–32), the painting’s “indistinctness” disappointed him. Whether Staffa’s dominating atmosphere or darkened color palette caused the displeasure, Turner’s first painting to enter an American collection fell flat. Jessikah Díaz considers Turner’s “indistinct” style as its own aesthetic category, one mediating his relationship between the shock and awe of Romanticism and the ordinariness of reality. By reconsidering Lenox’s comment, Díaz engages Turner’s “indistinct” Staffa with the period’s ambivalent attitude toward technological progress and its faint recognition of passing time.

For more information, please view: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/art-context-staffa-indistinct.

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Avenue

Hamden, CT 06517

Are you looking to improve your throwing skills? Seeking to center your clay and yourself? Do you need a hand with hand building?

This class offers an opportunity to work towards your goals in clay and further your individual projects with differentiated instruction.

Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

Simple Plan at College Street Music Hall

This event is General Admission Standing Room on the Floor, and Reserved Seated in the Balcony.

Simple Plan will donate $1 from each ticket sold on this tour to the Simple Plan Foundation. Established in 2005, the Simple Plan Foundation focuses on helping young people in need and showcasing the power of music as a tool to find purpose and direction in life. Since its inception the Simple Plan Foundation has donated over $2M to various charitable causes in Canada and has been awarded many prestigious distinctions for its philanthropic work.

SIMPLE PLAN

From their new millennium rise to MTV superstardom through pop-punk’s modern resurgence, SIMPLE PLAN have been an indelible part of pop culture since forming in Montreal in 1999. They’ve sold 10 million albums worldwide, won multiple Juno Awards, performed at the 2010 Winter Olympics – and, most recently, launched the omnipresent #ImJustAKid TikTok challenge that’s spawned more than 3.4 million videos, including clips from Hilary Duff, Ed Sheeran, Usher and Venus and Serena Williams.

HARDER THAN IT LOOKS is the first self-released album from drummer Chuck Comeau, vocalist Pierre Bouvier and guitarists Sébastien Lefebvre and Jeff Stinco. The album respects Simple Plan’s storied career while pushing forward in new ways, with songs like “The Antidote,” “Ruin My Life” (ft. Deryck Whibley), “Congratulations,” "Wake Me Up (When This Nightmare's Over)" and "Iconic" set to stand as fan favourites for years to come.

“It’s amazingly complex to be in a band for 20-plus years, to keep going, stay relevant and manage all the challenges that come your way,” Bouvier says. “It’s the furthest thing from a ‘simple plan’ – it’s truly a lot harder than it looks. Throughout our career, it’s taken a while to be mature enough to understand that our sound is an asset, not a liability. On this album we said: ‘Let’s just embrace who we are and not be afraid to do what we do best.’ Making a good Simple Plan record is just as hard as making something off the beaten path.
Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

WINONA FIGHTER

Nashville-based Winona Fighter is breathing new life into the resurging punk scene. Recently signed to Rise Records, they are on a mission to create punk music that is accessible and accepting to all music lovers willing to listen. This mission statement is exemplified by latest single "I'm In The Market To Please No One", a sonic kick in the face with an earworm chorus and empowered lyrical content and delivery.

Coco’s (front-woman of Winona Fighter) introduction to the Boston punk rock scene at an early age was the catalyst influence for her sound and stage presence. Moving to Nashville gave her a task to expose music lovers to the power of thrashable tunes. After recruiting lead guitarist Dan Fuson, they set off to do justice to the scene Coco had left behind, eventually adding Austin Luther (bass/producer) to the family.

The release of “I’m In The Market To Please No One” saw the band deliver their first proper music video. The song received major support from DSPs including placements with covers on ‘All New Punk’ and ‘New Noise’ playlists. The band is recognized as an energized powerhouse during their live performances. Their shows are a space where all bullshit and ego is left at the door - all are welcome, equal and need to get on their fucking feet. They’re not slowing down in 2024 with 10 shows at SXSW and a US tour with Bayside, Finch and Armor For Sleep. The band will also hit festival stages again for Shaky Knees, Louder Than Life and Aftershock Festival.
Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

LOSERS CLUB

Two punk-rock kids that grew up way too fast. Real life caught up to us but this is our way of staying young at heart. No boundaries. No rules. No genre. Just fresh tunes. We hope these songs mean as much to you as they do to us :)
Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify

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/

You decide – explore multiple printmaking techniques and processes or deepen your practice in one area. Use etching, drypoint, woodcut, linocut, monotype, transfer prints, paper lithography, polymer plate lithography, collagraph, silk aquatint, transfer prints, or Chine-collé. Learn new techniques or connect printmaking to other artistic media.

Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours.

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

Join us for a performance by the Haven String Quartet, accompanied by conversation, close looking at artwork, and a question-and-answer session. Playing Images encourages participants to reflect on the experience of listening to music while looking at art. Jessica Sack, the Jan and Frederick Mayer Curator of Public Education, is joined in conversation by members of the Haven String Quartet. Generously sponsored by the Martin A. Ryerson Lectureship Fund.  

This is an encore of the Playing Images performance held on Sunday, June 1. 

Space is limited; meet in the Gallery lobby.  

The New Reach Auction is a celebrated annual event that has brought the community together for over 20 years to support a vital cause. This cherished tradition unites individuals, businesses, and philanthropists across Connecticut to make a tangible difference in the lives of those facing homelessness and food insecurity.

Each year, attendees enjoy an evening of lively bidding, entertainment, and community spirit while contributing to a mission of hope and resilience. Proceeds from the auction directly benefit New Reach’s programs, which provide shelter, resources, and pathways to stability for individuals and families in need.

Your participation in the New Reach Auction helps ensure that vulnerable members of our community receive the support they need to overcome hardship and rebuild their lives. Together, we can continue to create a stronger, more compassionate Connecticut.

Explore and develop designs for relief, intaglio, and monotype printmaking in this hands-on course.

Class time will focus on creating original designs and concepts as students experiment with print plate substrates, including Corian®, Tetra-Pak®, vinyl records, and various recycled and found materials. Examples of different print styles will be shared to illustrate these techniques.

This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students alike.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.

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

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/info?id=311&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

Participants will learn how to build and test a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) circuit using a breadboard—no soldering required! This beginner-friendly electronics workshop is perfect for anyone curious about circuitry but unsure where to start. Along the way, you’ll gain a solid foundation in electronics terminology, tools, and safety practices. Each participant will receive a kit with all the components needed for the class, plus a few extras to encourage future experimentation at home.

What to Expect

You’ll start with an introduction to breadboarding and basic electronic components, then move into building your own VCO circuit from scratch. We’ll walk through how to read datasheets, test circuits with LEDs, and safely use a multimeter and oscilloscope. The instructor will guide you step-by-step, and there will be time for hands-on experimentation, questions, and troubleshooting.

Skills You’ll Acquire

• How to use a breadboard for circuit prototyping
• Reading integrated circuit datasheets
• Identifying resistors, capacitors, and other components
• Using a multimeter to test voltage, resistance, and continuity
• Using an oscilloscope to visualize signal output
• Testing circuits with LEDs
• Practicing electronics safety
• Troubleshooting and experimenting with simple analog circuits

What’s Provided

• A complete electronics kit (yours to keep)
• Breadboard, ICs, resistors, capacitors, LEDs, and more
• Access to shared multimeters and oscilloscopes
• Instructional materials and guided practice time

Who Should Attend

This class is ideal for beginners with no prior electronics experience who want a fun, approachable way to dive into circuits and hardware tinkering. Great for curious minds, DIYers, and future synth builders!

Prerequisites/Safety Information

No prior experience necessary. This is a no-solder, low-voltage class focused on safe handling of beginner electronics equipment. All tools and materials will be provided.

Instructor: Andrei Jay

Workshop Ticket Fee:

Standard Public Ticket: $63.00

MakeHaven Members: $54.00

You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=469&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 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.

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/

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

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Ave, Floor 2, Hamden, CT

Sidewalk Studio is an outdoor program, held in front of the Yale University Art Gallery, that fosters impromptu art making on a drop-in basis. Led by Gallery staff and Yale undergraduate and graduate students, each session focuses on a single medium and connects to works in the collection. Generously sponsored by the Martin A. Ryerson Lectureship Fund. 

All are welcome.

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-12

Jasleni Brito is a Dominican-American artist, oracle deck creator, and certified transformation coach based in Connecticut. Rooted in her Afro-Caribbean heritage, her work celebrates the beauty, resilience, and spiritual depth of everyday life. Blending ancestral wisdom with contemporary storytelling, Jasleni creates art as a form of ritual—each piece infused with intention, healing, and magic.

Purchase her custom oracle deck, candles and artwork!

🎨 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.

🎨 Advanced & Junior Advanced (Ages 8-16) – 2 Hours

Designed for pre-teens and teens, this class allows students to explore their artistic passions at their own pace. From composition and shading to blending and detailed projects, this class is perfect for young artists looking to grow.

📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance 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!

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. Generously sponsored by the Martin A. Ryerson Lectureship Fund.

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

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-12

Explore the YCBA with behind-the-scenes visits to our Study Room, conservation studios, and galleries. Train your eyes to play our scavenger hunt and make a mixed-media collage based on our collection.

“Teen Thursdays” are designed to welcome audiences aged 13–19 to engage with the museum's collection in a meaningful way. We will make art, have fun, and hang out with like-minded students interested in art, creativity, and creating community together. Each session will include a themed art-making activity, an invitation to explore the galleries, refreshments, behind-the-scenes access to the museum, and a designated space to hang out. 

For more information, please view: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/teen-thursday-night-museum.

Learn basic metalsmithing for making jewelry, developing new skills, or strengthen existing ones. Weekly demonstrations introduce tools and techniques required for working with nonferrous sheet metal and wire. Demonstrations may include sawing, filing, cold-connecting, soldering, surface embellishment, forging, shaping, fold forming, finishing, and patina coloring.

The tuition for this class includes a fee of $40 for basic materials provided by CAW.

This event is General Admission Standing Room on the Floor, and Reserved Seated in the Balcony.

BLOC PARTY

Moving from hooky post-punk to ambitious genre-mashing - and back again - Bloc Party's artistic restlessness has served them well since the early 2000s. The mix of Kele Okereke's impassioned yelp and Russell Lissack's angular riffs on their first EPs helped shape British indie rock for the rest of the decade, but by the time Bloc Party released their platinum-selling 2005 debut album Silent Alarm, they'd added atmospheres drawn from post-rock and electronic textures to their style.

The East London band continued to push themselves on 2007’s A Weekend in the City and the following year’s Intimacy, incorporating influences from hip-hop to modern composition and writing songs that ranged from socially aware to deeply personal. Bloc Party’s later albums were also adventurous, whether they borrowed some of post-hardcore’s bite on 2011’s Four or mused on spirituality on 2016’s reflective, redemptive Hymns. Despite hiatuses and lineup changes, when they returned to their razor-sharp post-punk on 2022’s Alpha Games, Bloc Party sounded as fresh as ever.
Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

JOAN

duo based out of little rock, arkansas making pop music directly from our studio to your ears :-)
Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify

Are you looking to improve your throwing skills? Seeking to center your clay and yourself? Do you need a hand with hand building?

This class offers an opportunity to work towards your goals in clay and further your individual projects with differentiated instruction.

Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

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/

Join us on the first Friday of the month for a one-hour, in-person tour of the Leslie P. and George H. Hume American Furniture Study Center at the Collection Studies Center, Yale West Campus. See more than 1,300 examples of American furniture and clocks from the 17th century to the present in this facility, which opened in 2019, as well as an outstanding collection of contemporary wood art.  

Registration required.

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-27

🎨 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.

🎨 Advanced & Junior Advanced (Ages 8-16) – 2 Hours

Designed for pre-teens and teens, this class allows students to explore their artistic passions at their own pace. From composition and shading to blending and detailed projects, this class is perfect for young artists looking to grow.

📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance 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!

We are delighted to celebrate the publication of Planetaria, a striking visual poetry collection and playfully intimate exploration of the night sky by Monica Ong, who will be in dialogue with local poet, Joan Kwon Glass.

More about the collection:

Rewriting the sky from a female perspective, Monica Ong invites readers into the intimate cosmology of Planetaria, utilizing the visual language of astronomy to explore the precarious territories of motherhood, women in science, and diaspora identity. This collection examines the power struggles that myth-making elicits through the alchemy of text and image hybrids.

With a foreword by art critic and poet John Yau, these poems move through constellations, across ancestral skies, turning wide-eyed insomnia into nocturnes in search of home. This full color collection includes gallery views of the poems as installations, fine press and interactive works, giving full expression to Ong’s interdisciplinary practice of visual poetry. If poetry and astronomy were to throw an art party, this one welcomes audiences across disciplines and cultures to imagine new cosmographies where everyone belongs.

More about Monica:

Monica Ong is a visual poet and the author of Silent Anatomies (Kore Press, 2015). A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Ong brings a designer’s eye to experimental writing with her hybrid image-poems and installations that surface hidden narratives of women and diaspora. Her poetry can be found in Scientific American, ctrl+v, and Poetry Magazine, and in the anthology A Mouth Holds Many Things: A De Canon Hybrid-Literary Collection (Fonograf Editions, 2024).

Ong’s most recent series of astronomy-inspired visual poetry was exhibited at the Poetry Foundation and is the basis of her new book Planetaria (Proxima Vera, 2025). You can find her fine press visual poetry editions and literary art objects in over fifty distinguished institutional collections worldwide. In 2024, Ong was named a United States Artists Fellow.

More about Joan:

Joan Kwon Glass is the mixed-race, Korean diasporic author of DAUGHTER OF THREE GONE KINGDOMS (winner of the 2024 Perugia Press Poetry Prize) & NIGHT SWIM (winner of the 2022 Diode Editions Book Award), as well as the chapbooks HOW TO MAKE PANCAKES FOR A DEAD BOY (Harbor Editions, 2022) & IF RUST CAN GROW ON THE MOON (Milk & Cake Press, 2022). Her books & poems have been featured on Poetry Daily, The Slowdown & Rattlecast. Joan has been a finalist for the Poetry Northwest Possession Sound Series, the Tupelo Helena Whitehill Award, the University of Akron Poetry Prize & the Subnivean Award & her work has appeared or is forthcoming in POETRY, Poetry Northwest, Passages North, Terrain, Ninth Letter, Tahoma Literary Review, Prairie Schooner, Salamander, AAWW (The Margins), RHINO, Rattle & elsewhere. Joan teaches for writing centers across the country, including Brooklyn Poets, Writing Workshops, Hudson Valley Writers Workshop & Corporeal & will be a 2025 guest speaker, guest writer or writer-in-residence at SWIMM, Amherst College, Smith College, Wesleyan University, & Western Connecticut State University’s MFA program. She is available for manuscript consultations, residencies, readings, speaking engagements & workshops.

🎨 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!

Yoga is coming to the library! Free and open to all, we welcome everyBODY regardless of age, race, gender, or ability. During our collective practices we will come together to move our bodies and practice the 8 limbs of the yogic path. Classes may include guided movement, mantra, mudra, meditation, breath work and more.

Join us 2 Saturdays a month from April-August at the Wilson or Mitchell library from 10-11:30 for a time of community building practice. Feel free to bring a yoga mat and block if you have one, we will have a few available to borrow if you don't have your own. Come dressed in something comfortable that you can move in and with an open heart and mind. 

Teacher Bio:

My name is Karmen Sizemore and I have been practicing yoga for over 10 years. I did my yoga teacher training with Susanna Barkataki at Embrace Yoga's Roots in 2022. I practice a form of Hatha yoga as it has been passed down from it's East Asian roots, which can look very different from the Western version of yoga many people are familiar with. My goal when teaching yoga is to be a guide for others on the journey to unite the body, mind and soul.

For more information and additional dates at the Mitchell Branch, check out the events calendar on nhfpl.org.

Join Yale Center for British Art educators to explore works of art, practice social skills, and have fun! Make stamps of your favorite things at the YCBA and create your own work of art! 

“Exploring-art-ism” is a free program for children five to twelve years of age with sensory processing differences and their families and caregivers. Join YCBA educators for a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive learning experience in the museum.

For more information, please view: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/exploring-art-ism-program-children-sensory-processing-differences-and-their-2.

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-12

✨ The Appetizer & Dessert Crawls are BACK! ✨ Tickets are on sale now for all three crawls! Visit https://theshopsatyale.com/appcrawl/ to purchase yours today!

Over the years, this event has not only highlighted New Haven’s incredible restaurant scene but has also raised nearly $25,000 for New Haven nonprofits. This year, The Shops at Yale is thrilled to donate $10,500 to the New Haven Free Public Library, Fellowship Place, and the Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter, bringing the total funds raised from this event to $35,000! ❤️⁠ ⁠

Tickets are just $25 each, plus processing fees, and include appetizer and dessert tastings from 12 restaurants and eateries, free all-day parking at the 150 York Street Garage, exclusive two-day shopping offers, and a cotton tote bag. ⁠

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Join us on April 26, June 7, and August 2 for an afternoon filled with fun, delicious food, exclusive shopping, and community spirit—all while supporting three fantastic nonprofits! ❤️🎉🍽️🛍️⁠

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-25

Get ready to experience our exciting courses in a cool and alternative way! Our evening Glow in the Park events allow you to zipline through trees lit up by glow attire, colored lights, music and more!

Glow in the Park is a nighttime event where our outdoor adventure park literally glows! Brightly-shining lights illuminate your way while you zipline, work the ropes and traverse through the treetops. And you have toe-tapping music to keep your adrenaline flowing! 

You can’t miss Glow in the Park! It takes your rope climbing and ziplining fun to the next level. Flip the fun upside down as you experience the same adventure at night, and allow your senses to come alive with the bright lights hanging from the trees. Each of our trails is lined with multi-colored LED lights to guide your throughout the courses. We also provide a safety briefing to go through harnessing with you, so don’t worry if you’ve never been to a park like this before. 

Come visit us at The Adventure Park and book this amazing Glow in the Park experience!

Learn more.

🎨 Sunday Club Canvas is in session! 🖌️

Looking for a creative weekend DROP Off activity for your child? Join us for a fun, relaxing painting class — no experience needed!

🖼️ In this 1.5-hour class, our friendly staff will guide students step-by-step through a new painting each session. With loose, organic brushstrokes and a no-pressure vibe, everyone leaves with their own masterpiece!

✅ Techniques you can practice at home

✅ Attend weekly, monthly, or just once in a while — it’s up to you!

💲 $25 per class | Discounted class packs available

📅 Classes run year-round

📲 Pre-registration is required – call or register online today to save your spot!

🎨 Let your weekend creativity shine with Sunday Club Canvas!

#TheGigglingPig #SundayClubCanvas #FamilyArtClass #PaintAndRelax #CreativeKids #WeekendFun #NewHavenArts #GigglingPigNewHaven

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/

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-27

Actor Rita Parisi will portray some of the spirited women who persevered throughout the American Revolution during, "The Women of '76," at the historic Pardee-Morris House, which was burned by the British during their raid on New Haven in 1779 (and where you can still see a burnt beam from the original structure). The free NH250 event will take place on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 2 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, August 24, 2025). Register  here.

Parisi will portray five women who witnessed the American Revolution and changed the course of history. Among them will be Baroness von Riedesel, wife of a Hessian general and chronicler of life in Revolutionary War military camps; Prudence Wright, minute woman and spy catcher; and Nancy Hart, a southern frontierswoman who faced the enemy and won.

Join us for a laid-back and fun Maker Show & Tell, where we come together to share our latest projects, get inspired by what others are making, and talk about the cool things we’re dreaming up next! Whether you're working on something wild and wonderful, or still brainstorming your next big idea, this is the perfect space to show it off or bounce ideas around. We want to see what you’ve been up to, hear your stories, and get inspired by each other’s creativity.

Whether you're working on something wild and wonderful, or still brainstorming your next big idea, this is the perfect space to show it off or bounce ideas around. We want to see what you’ve been up to, hear your stories, and get inspired by each other’s creativity. Snacks provided; feel free to bring a favorite to share if inspired.

Avoid FOMO: Get the Second Sundays on your Google calendar now!

Event Lead: Akeera Peterkin

You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=298&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 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-8

The New Haven Chorale welcomes guest conductors Carolina Flores, Professor of the Choral Department at The Hartt School, NHC assistant conductor Blake Hansen, and Paul Mueller, former music director of the NHC to the culminating event of our 75th Anniversary Season!! This gala concert will include music by three outstanding American composers. Featured will be excerpts from Elaine Hagenberg’s wildly popular Illuminare led by Carolina Flores, Jake Runestad’s Wild Forces and Flower into Kindness conducted by Blake Hansen, and Runestad’s Proud Music of the Storm and Leonard Bernstein’s timeless masterpiece Chichester Psalms under the baton of Ed Bolkovac and featuring counter tenor Benjamin Rauch. In addition, there will be a world premiere of a new choral work by NHC chorister and composer Nathan Scalise, as well as a few surprises involving our audience and former members! Come and celebrate our 75th “Birthday” concert with us–it is an event you will not want to miss!!

Join us for a 6-Course Dining Experience highlighting the flavors of Dominican Republic!

With deep care and vision, The Table & Gallery and Chef Alfredo have brought this concept to life—crafting a vibrant culinary journey that honors Dominican flavors and Afro-Caribbean heritage through every bite and sip.

From ancestral dishes to imaginative cocktails, each element is an offering: to the land, to the spirit, and to the joy of gathering around good food and powerful art.

New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel. Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one's body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

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🍻

Develop your pottery skills as you focus on wheel-throwing techniques in stoneware and porcelain.

Lessons will cover both functional and decorative pottery with emphasis on classical forms as we know them. Students will be shown how to apply glazes and/or oxide washes to achieve desired results, such as combining glaze colors and the application of wood ash to create unexpected effects on their work. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

 Educators’ Night Out: Wine Glass Painting! 

Tuesday, June 10th | 4–6 PM

 $30 per person

 BYO snacks & sips!

School’s out… now it’s time to unwind! 

Calling all school staff — teachers, paras, office crew, custodians, and more — you’ve worked hard all year, and now it’s time to relax, sip, and get creative.

 Paint your own custom wine glasses

 Bring your favorite snacks and drinks

 Celebrate the start of summer with something fun you’ll use all season long!

You’ve earned this. Come kick off your summer with us. 

Limited spots available—reserve yours today!

Please share this with your favorite educator!! They Need it!!

#EducatorsNightOut #PaintAndSip #WineGlassPainting #SchoolStaffCelebration #TheGigglingPigNewHaven #UnwindAndCreate

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Avenue

Hamden, CT 06517

Are you looking to improve your throwing skills? Seeking to center your clay and yourself? Do you need a hand with hand building?

This class offers an opportunity to work towards your goals in clay and further your individual projects with differentiated instruction.

Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

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 New England Brewing Co. We here at NEBCo started brewing beer with one guiding force; passion (Okay, two forces. We also wanted to see if we could actually make beer that we wanted to drink). That initial, passionate drive is still deeply rooted in each one of us today. And it will stick around as we continue to brew our beer, hopefully growing into one of the best and most respected craft breweries in New England. We strive for the highest quality beer experience by following some basic, simple, core values.

Under 21 policy: Please contact New England Brewing Co. 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/new-england-brewing-co

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 New England Brewing Co. We here at NEBCo started brewing beer with one guiding force; passion (Okay, two forces. We also wanted to see if we could actually make beer that we wanted to drink). That initial, passionate drive is still deeply rooted in each one of us today. And it will stick around as we continue to brew our beer, hopefully growing into one of the best and most respected craft breweries in New England. We strive for the highest quality beer experience by following some basic, simple, core values.

Under 21 policy: Please contact New England Brewing Co. 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/new-england-brewing-co

Happens on the following Dates:

• Jun 11, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT
• Jul 9, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT

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/

You decide – explore multiple printmaking techniques and processes or deepen your practice in one area. Use etching, drypoint, woodcut, linocut, monotype, transfer prints, paper lithography, polymer plate lithography, collagraph, silk aquatint, transfer prints, or Chine-collé. Learn new techniques or connect printmaking to other artistic media.

Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours.

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

Two Italian New Haveners, Francesco Coiro and Peter S. Saldibar, contributed some astonishing artistic vision and talent to Yale’s collegiate Gothic buildings in the 1920s and 1930s. Sadly, like many craftsmen of the era, they received no recognition during their lifetimes. The two artisans will finally get their due during a lunchtime webinar for New Haven Museum, “Immigrant Artisans and the Building of Yale,” presented by graduating Yale University history major Daphne Stratton Gignac, on June 11, 2025, 12:30 pm. Register here.

Stratton Gignac discovered Coiro and Saldibar’s stories when she heard a local community member’s story of her grandfather, who had come from Italy to work on Yale’s residential colleges. “I was immediately intrigued, but as I started to research the topic, I was struck by the lack of information in Yale’s histories surrounding the identies of the craftsmen that contributed to the school’s early 20th-century buildings,” Stratton Gignac says. 

She notes that the lack of recognition seemed unusual considering the level of craftsmanship she saw in the statues and details across the campus. “The only mention I could find of these craftsmen was in the late Anthony Riccio’s book, ‘The Italian American Experience in New Haven,’ which helped me see that there was a story here that had been buried,” she says.

Stratton Gignac’s goal for the presentation is to highlight the stories and talents of New Haven’s Italian American artist class. In addition to recognizing these artists, “I hope their brilliant work at Yale, and their careers, will inspire wonder at the many ways immigrants have contributed to American art and our built environment,” she says. 

Daphne Stratton Gignac will be graduating from Yale University with a bachelor’s in history in May, 2025. Throughout her time at Yale, Stratton Gignac’s work has centered around exploring cultural plurality in North America and the history of art and architecture. She was the 2023 recipient of the Ray Lamontagne essay prize, and a speaker at the Franco North American Studies Symposium held at Yale in 2025. She plans to pursue a doctorate in history.

Explore and develop designs for relief, intaglio, and monotype printmaking in this hands-on course.

Class time will focus on creating original designs and concepts as students experiment with print plate substrates, including Corian®, Tetra-Pak®, vinyl records, and various recycled and found materials. Examples of different print styles will be shared to illustrate these techniques.

This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students alike.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.

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

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.

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/

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

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Ave, Floor 2, 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-13

Jasleni Brito is a Dominican-American artist, oracle deck creator, and certified transformation coach based in Connecticut. Rooted in her Afro-Caribbean heritage, her work celebrates the beauty, resilience, and spiritual depth of everyday life. Blending ancestral wisdom with contemporary storytelling, Jasleni creates art as a form of ritual—each piece infused with intention, healing, and magic.

Purchase her custom oracle deck, candles and artwork!

Come shop, eat, and hang at the Orange Street Art Market! Shop from NHV-based artists and businesses, grab a bite from local spots, play board games, and enjoy the vibes!

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-13

Are you looking to improve your throwing skills? Seeking to center your clay and yourself? Do you need a hand with hand building?

This class offers an opportunity to work towards your goals in clay and further your individual projects with differentiated instruction.

Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

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/

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-28

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/

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-13

Celebrate Father's Day with Bluey at The Giggling Pig! 🐾💙"

Join us for a special Father's Day celebration where kids and their dads (or father figures!) can enjoy a fun-filled day of creativity, laughter, and a visit from everyone’s favorite Blue Heeler—Bluey!

🎨 What’s Included:

✅ Meet & Greet with Bluey

✅ Special Father’s Day-themed art project

✅ Fun activities & photo opportunities

✅ Light refreshments

Spaces are limited, so grab your tickets today and make this Father's Day unforgettable!

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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-26

“i carry your heart with me” | Join us for a choral concert honoring the many voices of LOVE. Featuring works by Brahms, Pinkham, and others.

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.”