Featured Events in New Haven in June, 2025 (July Updated)

The Tyler Booker Football Camp is an elite training experience designed to develop young athletes both on and off the field. Led by Alabama standout and NFL prospect Tyler Booker , this camp provides expert instruction, hands-on drills, and invaluable mentorship from top-level coaches and current and former college players. This year’s camp will feature two sessions to ensure age-appropriate training and development: Middle School Session (Grades 5-8) High School Session (Grades 9-12) Athletes will engage in position-specific drills, strength and conditioning exercises, and competitive gameplay while also learning the importance of discipline, teamwork, and leadership. Registration & Refund Policy The Tyler Booker Football Camp is completely free , aside from the Eventbrite ticket processing fee. To encourage commitment and ensure that all registered athletes attend, a $20 refundable registration fee will be charged at sign-up. Attendees will receive a full refund of the $20 registration fee upon check-in. The $3.18 Eventbrite processing fee is non-refundable and covers administrative costs. This means the camp remains essentially free , with only a small non-refundable processing fee required at registration. Our goal is to make this opportunity accessible to all while ensuring that every registered participant shows up and benefits from this incredible experience! If you register and do not attend the camp, you will not be issued a refund. Information Source: Tyler Booker | eventbrite

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 Information Source: College Street Music Hall | eventbrite

Join us for a special evening with Jacques Pépin, legendary French chef, author, and artist. Pépin will share stories from his extraordinary career—from cooking for French presidents to co-starring with Julia Child in the Emmy-winning Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home. A culinary icon in the U.S., he’s authored over 30 books, received 16 James Beard Awards, and France’s Légion d’Honneur. He’ll also discuss his passion for culinary education and the Jacques Pépin Foundation. Don’t miss this inspiring event with one of the most influential figures in modern gastronomy. Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

Get to know the CAES through this guided tour of the grounds and explore this renowned Laboratory! The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES), established in 1875, is the first agricultural experiment station in the United States. The main mission of the CAES is research. The CAES programs exist to educate the public and to transfer new findings to people trying to solve agricultural, public health, and environmental problems. If love science and learning, this is the tour for you! Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

Welcome to WHITEOUT 2025 ! Come join us for a night of fun and excitement at the most anticipated event of the year. Get ready to dance, mingle, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Time : 5: 00 PM Location: Canal Dock BoatHouse Don't miss out on this epic event. Grab your friends and get ready to WHITEOUT 2025 ! Information Source: PB DOLLA EVENTS | eventbrite

Allons-y. Ride with French Professeur Skorupa, as she unveils the secret French underpinnings of New Haven, from the Alliance Française, to the invention of the bicycle, to the reinvention of how foreign language is taught. Distance: 15 miles Terrain: Flat, on road. Difficulty: Easy Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

Take a walking tour of Downtown New Haven, but seen through a queer lens. Discover a hidden history—four centuries in the making—among the nine squares in the country’s first planned city. See where Cole Porter got his kick from champagne…Doors’ front man Jim Morrison was bloodied and arrested…Bette Davis had a bumpy night…Judy and Liza played on parallel streets…Jodi Foster’s hang out the night President Reagan was shot…frisky freshmen went subterranean for their meet and greets…and the site of Connecticut’s first public gay execution in 1646. Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

This event is Fully Reserved Seated on the Floor, and in the Balcony. There is a strict 10-ticket limit on this show. If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’. Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets. Jokes attract people, but they can also repel. Some people are repelled by Jimmy's dark brand of comedy. This show is not for them. But if it's the kind of thing you like, then this is the kind of thing you’ll like. JIMMY CARR One of the biggest-selling comedy acts in the world, Jimmy consistently performs stand-up to sell-out crowds across the globe. At the latest count he has taken tour shows to over forty different countries and his last world tour, Terribly Funny, sold over 1.2 million tickets globally. Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny will extend his reach even further and marks the first time this record-breaking comedian has toured in arenas in the UK and Ireland. Jimmy is a household name in UK television, well known for hosting Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Big Fat Quiz Of The Year in addition to presenting Comedy Central’s Roast Battle UK and Your Face Or Mine. He is a regular on all the top panel shows, including QI and A League Of Their Own, has performed as part of The Royal Variety Performance three times, hosts Channel 4 gameshow I Literally Just Told You and in 2025 will also host Last One Laughing UK on Amazon Prime. Jimmy is also a high-profile name in North America. He was the first UK comedian to sign a stand-up deal with streaming behemoth Netflix in 2015, releasing four specials on the platform, Funny Business (2016) and Best Of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits (2017), His Dark Material (2021) and Natural Born Killer (2024). He also presented and exec-produced an original panel show format for Netflix, The Fix, and has been a guest multiple times on US staples such The Tonight Show, The Late, Late Show and Late Night With Conan O’Brien. He has performed at the Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival since 2003 with more appearances than any other UK act in that time. Before making the move to streaming, Jimmy was one of the bestselling acts in the comedy DVD market, his eight titles (Live, Stand-Up, Comedian, In Concert, Telling Jokes, Making People Laugh, Being Funny and Laughing & Joking) selling over 1.2 million copies between them. These shows are now all available on Jimmy’s YouTube channel, where he has accrued over 1.1 million subscribers and 436 million views since launching in 2018. Jimmy is also a published author. He co-wrote The Naked Jape: Uncovering the Hidden World of Jokes in 2007 and his highly anticipated memoir Before & Laughter was released in September 2021, making The Sunday Times Bestsellers list. Links: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Information Source: College Street Music Hall | eventbrite

Join visual artist Serena Scapagnini and scientist Florian Carle for a walking tour of New Haven to discover Serena’s original artworks created during her residency at the Yale Quantum Institute. The stops include installations on the New Haven Green, at the Robert B Haas Family Arts Library, and at the Yale Quantum Institute. The artworks are site-specific, composed of copper plates encapsulated painted paper and copper wires, playing on different types of memory: from biological systems and synapses to quantum memory and information stored in qubits. Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

Step into MakeHaven, New Haven’s community workshop where creativity meets cutting-edge technology. Explore a space designed for artists, entrepreneurs, and hobbyists, equipped with tools for woodworking, metalworking, textiles, 3D printing, laser cutting, and more. See firsthand how materials transform—from wood cut with precision lasers to metal shaped by water. Learn how our members bring their ideas to life, from art installations to product prototypes. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just curious, this tour will inspire new possibilities. Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

90's Theme Party! Open to all classes & the public. Get ready to throw it back to the good old days at Club Vandome! We're bringing back the 90's vibes with all your favorite hits, fashion, and memories. Dust off your denim overalls, neon windbreakers, and scrunchies - it's time to party like it's 1999! Date: June 27, 2025 Time: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Location: Club Vandome Join us for a night of nostalgia, dancing, and reconnecting with old friends. Relive those Career High glory days. Don't miss out on this epic event! Grab your tickets, spread the word, and get ready to PARTY at the Career High 90's Theme Party! Information Source: Melissa Lytrelle Singleton | eventbrite

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 a teacup raffle 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. SPONSORED BY: 80 PROOF AMERICAN KITCHEN & BAR Information Source: Co Campbell & Scott Thomas | eventbrite

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 Information Source: College Street Music Hall | eventbrite

Join CMWP Foundation, Inc. and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater New Haven for a half-day business expo featuring kidpreneurs showcasing and selling their products/services. Parents and kids are also invited to learn about programming,sports, and activities provided by the Boys and Girls Club of Greater New Haven. All kids with businesses or business ideas are welcome to register as a vendor. Vendor registration includes table, 2 chairs, lunch, and access to all activities. Information Source: CMWP Foundation, Inc. | eventbrite

Join us for our 15th annual Visionary Leadership Award, honoring Monique Martin , propagator of art, culture, and ideas. The evening will consist of a conversation with Monique moderated by Jennifer Harrison Newman , followed by a reception. Tickets are $75. Online/Phone fees may apply. Your ticket includes entry to both the moderated conversation and post-show reception, featuring complimentary bites, beverages, and beats by a local DJ. All donations and sponsorships given in honor of this event will go towards The Jean Handley Fund , supporting the 2025 Festival presentations of Squonk: Brouhaha and Minty Fresh Circus . Donations to The Jean Handley Fund can be made when purchasing tickets or you can donate online HERE . PLEASE NOTE : The moderated conversation and presentation will be held at Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School, 177 College Street. The reception will be held at The Ballroom at LoRicco Tower, 216 Crown Street. Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

We are very excited to announce BVS' Biotech Community Innovation Night at 115 Munson, New Haven. Mark your calendars for a great opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore innovative products, and mingle with fellow professionals in the biotech community. We are inviting all research scientists from the institutes, biotech and other companies in New Haven and surrounding areas to attend this event. ✨ What to Expect: Vendor Exhibits : Discover a diverse range of exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technology and services in the biotech space. Networking Opportunities : Engage with fellow industry experts, forge new connections, and exchange ideas that could shape the future of biotech. Lab Tours: Take a tour of the lab space available at 115 Munson Delicious Food & Drinks : Enjoy delicious refreshments as you network and explore the vendor exhibits. Admission Details: FREE for life science job-related employees (including executives, scientists, purchasing, clinical, manufacturing, etc.) from life science companies and research institutes. $200 fee for product and service providers who sell to the life science community (e.g., BVS suppliers, lawyers, consultants), which includes access to the event but does not include an exhibitor table. Exhibitor tables can be purchased separately. We are looking forward to seeing everyone. Information Source: Biotech Vendor Services Inc. (BVS) | eventbrite

Travel north from New Haven to Cheshire and learn about plans to connect the former rail trail to Northampton, MA. Visit historic Locks 12 and 14 before returning to New Haven. A representative of East Coast Greenway will lead the ride and provide information and background on the trail. Distance: 18 miles OR 26 miles Terrain: Flat, some road and mostly rail trail. Difficulty: Moderate Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

Join us for a dynamic and thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the role of theater as a powerful form of resistance. With an esteemed lineup of speakers, Dexter Singleton , Martyna Majok , and Godfrey Simmons —this conversation will delve into how theater has historically and continues to serve as a platform for challenging injustice, sparking social change, and giving voice to all communities. Through their diverse perspectives, the panel will explore the ways in which theater disrupts the status quo, amplifies the voices of the oppressed, and serves as a catalyst for societal transformation. Whether through radical storytelling, subversive performance, or poignant dialogue, the art of resistance in theater remains a vital force in shaping public consciousness and driving social change. This conversation is a must for anyone interested in the intersection of art, activism, and the enduring power of theater. Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

The Witness Stones Project aims to bring attention to the history of slavery with the goal of fostering a deeper understanding of the past and its impact on the present. By researching and commemorating the lives of enslaved individuals, the project seeks to create meaningful connections between history, memory and contemporary conversations about race and equality. To date 260 stones have been placed across 5 states and more are being planned. On this bike tour we will visit the stones currently enshrined in New Haven and learn about the individuals they honor. Distance: 15 miles Terrain: Mostly flat, on road. Difficulty: Moderate Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

Come see why New Haven gets noticed for their culinary scene! The New Haven Downtown Culinary Tour, hosted by Stephen Fries, Food Columnist and Professor of Hospitality Management, stops at 6-8 different restaurants and eateries throughout New Haven. It is an event that allows you to get a unique perspective on the food culture of New Haven. Tours depart the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street, New Haven. Wear weather appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Tour length is approximately 4 hours (1.5 miles walking-rain or shine) Please let us know about food allergies in advance. We will do our best to accommodate food allergies. There could be a stop where this might not be possible. Parking suggested at Crown Street or Temple Street Garage , New Haven. Reservations are required. For more information call Stephen Fries at 203- 415-3519 | StephenFries.com Before or after the tour, stay overnight at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale. This is the starting point for the tour. Enjoy all New Haven has to offer. Just go to this link to make your reservation. https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/new-haven-yale/specials/culinary-tours Information Source: Stephen Fries - On the Food Scene | eventbrite

Martyna Majok was born in Bytom, Poland and raised in Jersey and Chicago. She was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her Broadway debut play, Cost of Living, which was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play. Other plays include Sanctuary City, Queens, and Ironbound, which have been produced across American and international stages, and the libretto for Gatsby: An American Myth, with music by Florence Welch and Thomas Bartlett. Other awards include a Guggenheim Fellowship, The Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award, Arthur Miller Foundation Legacy Award, The Obie Award for Playwriting, The Hull-Warriner Award, The Academy of Arts and Letters’ Benjamin Hadley Danks Award for Exceptional Playwriting, The Sun Valley Playwrights Residency Award, Off Broadway Alliance Best New Play Award, The Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding New Play, The Hermitage Greenfield Prize, as the first female recipient in drama, The Champions of Change Award from the NYC Mayor’s Office, The Francesca Primus Prize, two Jane Chambers Playwriting Awards, The Lanford Wilson Prize, The Lilly Award's Stacey Mindich Prize, Helen Merrill Emerging Playwright Award, Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding Original New Play from The Helen Hayes Awards, Jean Kennedy Smith Playwriting Award, ANPF Women's Invitational Prize, David Calicchio Prize, Global Age Project Prize, NYTW 2050 Fellowship, NNPN Smith Prize for Political Playwriting, and Merage Foundation Fellowship for The American Dream. Martyna studied at Yale School of Drama, Juilliard, University of Chicago, and Jersey public schools. She was a 2012-2013 NNPN playwright-in-residence, the 2015-2016 PoNY Fellow at the Lark Play Development Center, and a 2018-2019 Hodder Fellow at Princeton University. Martyna is currently adapting Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” for the Broadway stage, and has developed TV projects for HBO and written feature films for Plan B/Pastel/MGM/Orion. Martyna lives in Manhattan with her love, actor Bobby Conte, and their cat, Kić. Majok is pronounced My Oak, like the tree. Or like Cinco de Mayo-k. Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

Now is your chance to test out New Haven's e-bike share. Learn the ins and outs of how the program works and take a test ride yourself. Test rides will be free of charge. Distance: 10 miles Terrain: Mostly flat, on road. Difficulty: Easy Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

Step back in time to 1804 when America was 17 states strong and the Townshend family built their landmark home in New Haven. Generations of Townshends lived in the estate until recently, when it was lovingly restored to the original opulence. The Estate is now an event space. This tour will tour both the house and the grounds. Distance: 8 miles Terrain: Mostly flat, on road. Difficulty: Easy Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

You thought you knew what was coming. You thought you knew what the end would be. But when you get there, you realize it is something entirely different. It makes you think, “Hmmm… wasn’t expecting that!” This year we Stir the Style with stories, and poetry of times when things didn’t turn out the way they thought. You may laugh. You may cry in commiseration. We can’t say how you’ll react. All we know is you will have a good time. Musical Guest: Lara Herscovitch Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

In The Room is a monthly interview series with top elected officials at locations throughout the state. Host John Dankosky brings a new approach to political interviews — exploring both policies and the people behind them. On June 18, John will sit with Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro to discuss current community and state priorities, impactful initiatives and pressing issues. This is an in-person event which will also be live-streamed. Much thanks to our friends at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas and CitySeed, as well as Presenting Sponsor Eversource, Amplifying Sponsors CBIA and Mohegan Tribe, and Publishing Sponsors CLA, Express Strategies, Hinckley Allen, Rowthorn Law LLC and The Causeway Agency. Information Source: CT Mirror | eventbrite

Join us for a special evening with Jacques Pépin, legendary French chef, author, and artist. Pépin will share stories from his extraordinary career—from cooking for French presidents to co-starring with Julia Child in the Emmy-winning Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home. A culinary icon in the U.S., he’s authored over 30 books, received 16 James Beard Awards, and France’s Légion d’Honneur. He’ll also discuss his passion for culinary education and the Jacques Pépin Foundation. Don’t miss this inspiring event with one of the most influential figures in modern gastronomy. Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

Autumn Peltier is Anishinaabe-kwe and a member of the Wikwemikong First Nation and an internationally recognized advocate for clean water. She is a water protector and has been called a “water warrior”. Peltier addressed world leaders at the UN General Assembly on the issue of water protection at the age of thirteen in 2018. Peltier lives on the Unceded Anishinawbe Territory on Manitoulin Island in northern Ontario. She began her advocacy on behalf of water at the age of eight and was inspired by her great aunt, Josephine Mandamin. Peltier gained national and international notice when at a meeting of the Assembly of First Nations she presented Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with a copper water pot and although she did not have time to deliver her prepared speech she confronted Trudeau on his record on water protection and his support for pipelines. She has attended international events such as the Children’s Climate Conference in Sweden. In April, 2019 the Anishinabek Nation honoured her and raised her up to be the Chief Water Commissioner in her great aunties role. Autumn has travelled far and wide to carry the message of the importance of clean water and the Sacredness of Water. She seemingly came out of the womb already set on her path: to advocate for people’s right to clean water, the rights of water itself, and the political recognition of the interdependency of the two. Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we delve into the captivating world of Artist Serena Scapagnini, fascinated by the processes underlying memory. The event will commence with the U.S. Premiere of the documentary “Serena Scapagnini – The Space Beyond” (Lo Spazio Oltre), featuring an extended version that showcases her recent artistic residency at the Yale Quantum Institute. Following this screening, immerse yourself in an engaging discussion about art, memory, and quantum technology with Serena and her collaborators. Serena's work uniquely blends art and science, exploring the intricacies of memory—from the human brain, synapses, and thoughts to phenomena in quantum computing such as quantum memory, decoherence, and qubit lifetimes in superconducting devices. Her collaborations with neuroscientists at the Higley Lab and quantum researchers at the Yale Quantum Institute enrich her art, taking shape through drawings, paintings, spatial installations, and videos. Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

Join us this summer for an innovative community dialogue on New Haven's environmental future! Local environmental organizations and self-nominated groups of concerned residents are invited to participate in a collaborative reading and action planning process. STEP 1: Each group will agree to read What If We Get It Right? by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, the whole book or a featured section, as their foundation for discussion. Free copies of the book will be distributed to participating groups starting Earth Day, April 22, 2025. STEP 2: Groups will read on their own and meet at least once internally to: Discuss the shared reading Identify environmental issues most relevant to the group Envision positive, achievable outcomes for our city Map potential obstacles and develop practical solutions Create actionable strategies for ecological improvements STEP 3: Group members will attend the Ideas Climate Summit on Saturday, June 21st, where we'll gather representatives from across environmental organizations with community members for an interactive session to shape New Haven's sustainable future. Opening session in the auditorium for orientation Break into mixed discussion groups at tables throughout the lobby, where environmental group members and community participants will collaborate to explore concerns, possibilities, and solutions Reconvene in the auditorium to share insights and action plans developed during table discussions Objective: The hands-on summit will transform individual group insights and concerns into collective action for positive environmental change in our city. Group members can pick up free copies of the book at Possible Futures (318 Edgewood Ave. New Haven) Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

Take a walking tour of Downtown New Haven, but seen through a queer lens. Discover a hidden history—four centuries in the making—among the nine squares in the country’s first planned city. See where Cole Porter got his kick from champagne…Doors’ front man Jim Morrison was bloodied and arrested…Bette Davis had a bumpy night…Judy and Liza played on parallel streets…Jodi Foster’s hang out the night President Reagan was shot…frisky freshmen went subterranean for their meet and greets…and the site of Connecticut’s first public gay execution in 1646. Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite