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

Ever wonder about those mysterious buildings in New Haven with a grandiose façade but no windows? Chances are you are looking at a secret society. Learn about the origins of secret societies, their impact on U.S. history, and how they influence modern society. Distance: 10 miles Terrain: Flat, on road. Difficulty: Easy Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

The Leader's Way at Yale: Certificate Program for Innovative Leadership, '25-'26 Berkeley Divinity School at Yale invites church leaders from all denominations to a pilgrimage for transforming ministry by reimagining how ministry can meet the needs of our time. Leader’s Way Fellows are an extraordinary group of innovators and visionaries who seek to transform the world with the power of the Gospel. Fellows spend one week at Yale together in June and one year in community through online programming. Fellows learn from Yale faculty and visiting luminaries. In online cohorts, they develop Innovative Ministry Projects over the course of the year to better serve their communities. At the end of the program, leaders are awarded a Yale certificate. Residential Program: June 23-June 27, 2025; Online Workshops: July 22, September 9, October 7, November 11, December 9, January 6, February 10 from Noon-2 pm EST by Zoom. Information Source: Berkeley Divinity School at Yale | eventbrite

The Leader's Way at Yale: Certificate Program for Innovative Leadership, '25-'26 Berkeley Divinity School at Yale invites church leaders from all denominations to a pilgrimage for transforming ministry by reimagining how ministry can meet the needs of our time. Leader’s Way Fellows are an extraordinary group of innovators and visionaries who seek to transform the world with the power of the Gospel. Fellows spend one week at Yale together in June and one year in community through online programming. Fellows learn from Yale faculty and visiting luminaries. In online cohorts, they develop Innovative Ministry Projects over the course of the year to better serve their communities. At the end of the program, leaders are awarded a Yale certificate. Residential Program: June 23-June 27, 2025; Online Workshops: July 22, September 9, October 7, November 11, December 9, January 6, February 10 from Noon-2 pm EST by Zoom. Information Source: Berkeley Divinity School at Yale | eventbrite

Latin Grammy winning, multiple Latin Grammy and Grammy nominee vocalist, musician, composer, producer, arranger and founder of Flor de Toloache – NY’s only all women mariachi. Mireya embodies all of her musical influences whether classical, mariachi, salsa, merengue or hip-hop, always creating a unique and refreshing sound. Her versatility, natural improvisational skills and beautiful tone has made her one of the top Latin artists in New York City.She is currently promoting her debut solo album self titled “Mireya” which include collaborations with Flor de Toloache, Gaby Moreno, Haydée Milanés, Camilo Lara, Adrian Quesada, Velcro and the legendary Mike Garson. Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

Take the absolute best event in New Haven (PechaKucha New Haven, of course), smash it into the absolute best Arts & Ideas Festival in the history of the world, and what do you get? The best thing in the world. An event that could change your life, regrow your hair, make your teeth shine bright, and save the world. Yes, it is the "False Advertising" edition of PechaKucha New Haven at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. So act now before it is too late and save the date, circle it in red on your calendar, call your besties and make it a date. It is on the Green, so we should be able to find some room for you. Want to do more than sit in the audience and be wowed at this stupendous event? Your muse called and wants YOU to present! Without presenters we just have a large bearded guy, droning on and on and on. And on. And on. So we definitely need you. At the heart of a PechaKucha Night is community + creativity, and everyone has a little of that. The format of a PechaKucha talk is simple. Your 20 slides automatically advance every 20 seconds while you talk or sing or, even dance. Your call. We supply the supporting crowd hungry for your words and images about your ideas, your work, your poetry, your research, your designs, your Big Idea, or your passion. You can do this. Talk to us, we can help. Hell, we might even buy you a beer. Visit the website here or just sign up here ! If you have recently done one, bug your friends (with real bugs, if need be) you know who has a good story in them better than we do! Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

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

Joshua Redman is one of the most acclaimed and charismatic jazz artists to have emerged in the 1990’s. Born in Berkeley, California he is the son of legendary saxophonist Dewey Redman and dancer Renee Shedroff. In 1991 Redman graduated from Harvard College summa cum laude and had already been accepted by Yale Law School, but deferred entrance for what he believed was only going to be one year. Instead, he moved to New York City and immediately found himself immersed in the city’s burgeoning jazz scene. Five months later Redman was named winner of the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition. Since then, Redman has worked and played with a vast array of jazz luminaries, released over twenty albums (Warner & Nonesuch), and has garnered top honors in critics and readers polls of DownBeat, Jazz Times, The Village Voice and Rolling Stone. Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite

Join us for a powerful evening with Mandii B & Weezy, hosts of the Decisions Decisions podcast, as they stop in New Haven for an exclusive live book discussion on their upcoming release No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto of Sexual Exploration and Power — coming June 25 via Simon & Schuster x Black Privilege Publishing. This in-depth conversation will explore everything from podcasting and entrepreneurship to healing, sexual liberation, and the journey of turning bold, unfiltered storytelling into a published work. Expect laughs, gems, and real talk as we dive into the business of content creation, how Mandii & Weezy built their media empire, and what readers can expect from their debut book. Whether you’re a fan of their podcast, a budding entrepreneur, or just love engaging book convos — this is one event you don’t want to miss. Ticket includes one signed copy of No Holes Barred (retail value $30), plus the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, hear directly from the authors Mandii B & Weezy, hosts of the Decisions Decisions podcast Date: June 27th, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location: New Haven Pride Center- 50 Orange street, New Haven,CT Information Source: Da Kidd P.G. | eventbrite

Did you ever wish there was a way to travel eastward on the shoreline by bike? The Shoreline Greenway Trail shares that vision to build a 25-mile trail for bikers, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Learn of the plans to connect the East Coast Greenway to the Shorline Greenway Trail and ride the East Haven and Branford sections of the Shoreline Greenway Trail. Dis tance: 25 miles Terrain: Some unpaved rail trail, mostly road, and some hills (Branford). Difficulty: Moderate Information Source: International Festival of Arts & Ideas | eventbrite