Audubon Arts & Retail District
On the north side of Downtown, the Audubon Arts District centers on Audubon Street and Whitney Avenue. Neighborhood Music School, Creative Arts Workshop, the Arts Council, and the Educational Center for the Arts give the block a studio-to-stage feel. Sidewalk cafés bring a little European flair, and the food scene skews delightfully global, with standout Asian spots alongside bakeries and bistros. Students, office crews, and neighbors share the same easy rhythm.
New Haven’s Black Wall Street Festival returns August 16, and this year, it’s got it all. More than 300 Black-owned businesses will fill The Green for the city’s biggest celebration of Black and Brown creativity, culture, and community. New to the lineup: The Audacity to Build summit on August 14, where conversations around wealth, identity, […]
Summer nights in New Haven are made for a little magic – and no one conjures it better than Elm Shakespeare Company. Since 1995, they’ve been reimagining the Bard’s classics with heart, humor, and a flair for the unexpected. Every year, they deliver two full-scale professional productions and five educational shows, blending local pride with […]
No pool pass? No problem. When the city heats up, we’ve got splash [pads], New Haven parks come to the rescue with free* family-friendly fun that’s perfect for spontaneous playdates, quick cool-offs, or just a chance to beat the summer sun. Here’s where to make a splash in the Elm City this season: 1. Lighthouse […]
