Things To Do

NXTHAVEN is Transforming the City’s Artist Community

October 22, 2023

New Haven is a haven for many. Academics find their home on the Yale campus and from the student section of the Yale Bowl. Nature enthusiasts find exploration across our more than 2,000 acres of green park land. The future of medicine, cuisine, music, and art lives here. Did you know your neighbor might be the next big name in art? Enter NXTHVN. NXTHVN, founded by Titus Kaphar, Jason Price, and Jonathan Brand, is New Haven’s cutting-edge center for transformative art mentorship and career guidance, redefining the foundations of artistic development. Located in the lively Dixwell neighborhood, the artistic community... View Article

Halloween in New Haven: What to Do and Where to Get Spooky

October 11, 2023

If you’re hunting for the best things to do in New Haven this Halloween, you’ve come to the right place. To celebrate the spooky season, the city is filled with haunted happenings. From paranormal ghost tours on hallowed grounds to mysterious ancient cemeteries, here’s the ultimate guide for where to get spooked in New Haven this Halloween. Elm City Social’s Nightmare on College St. From October 12-31 join New Haven’s only haunted bar, Elm City Social, for a killer party every night. Explore three themed floors with multiple bars and drink specials throughout, and show off your Halloween style for... View Article

5 Places to Visit Before The New Haven Night Market

September 28, 2023

This month, the ever-popular New Haven Night Market returns to downtown! Mark your calendars for the fall installment on Saturday, September 30th, in the Chapel Street District [from College to York Streets]. The event takes place from 5-10 PM, but we recommend arriving early to experience the best of this historic neighborhood. From historic art to delicious vegan eats, here are five places to visit on Chapel Street ahead of the New Haven Night Market. Yale University Art Gallery Atticus Bookstore Claire’s Corner Copia Dwell New Haven Uni Home Life Originally published on 9/20/23 Updated 9/28/23

5 Places to See Live Music in New Haven

September 27, 2023

Eat, shop, explore, repeat. We get it, some days free time can be monotonous. This fall, spice up your leisure time in downtown New Haven by visiting one of our city’s beloved live music venues. Whether you like multi-piece jazz arrangements or head-banging indie rock, these five venues offer up atmosphere, cocktails, and music history. Take, for example, Toad’s Place, which over the last 50 years has hosted such talents as Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Drake, and Cardi B. The venue hosts the best local talent every Saturday night for Connecticut’s biggest weekly dance party: all that,... View Article

Calling All Bulldogs! A Guide to Yale’s Football Culture

September 27, 2023

There are few things better than summer days, maybe summer nights. As the days roll on, remnants of summer heat begin to break, and the leaves begin to change, one particular group of New Haveners are gearing up and preparing for battle. We mean the Yale Bulldogs, of course. Hear ye, hear ye, football season is back! The mighty cage that holds the historic university’s mighty Bulldogs, the Yale Bowl Stadium, holds an extensive history of its own. The first-ever stadium to defy formulaic stadium setups of yore, the stadium’s bowl-like structure ensured, for the first time, that every spectator... View Article

Curtain Up! A Preview of New Haven’s Fall Theatre Season

September 13, 2023

In New Haven, theater is a regional pastime. Each year, the country’s most talented performers take to the stages of New Haven to perform classic revivals and cutting edge new productions. As the fall breeze leads to winter chill, the people of New Haven (and our neighbors across New England) start booking tickets and taking seats inside (heated) theaters. Whether you’re looking to fill every space on your “New Haven theater” bingo card, or just looking for dinner and a show, here is every theatrical stage performance coming to the Elm City this fall and winter. Here’s a peek inside... View Article

Explore New Haven Like a Local

September 6, 2023

You already know that Downtown New Haven is steeped in history, culture, and culinary delights. However, parts of this story still need to be told, corners of our city unseen and mysteries of our history unheard. Luckily, we’re home to a handful of local experts who share their knowledge with neighbors and visitors daily, embarking on captivating city-wide tours catered to niche interests and passions. Whether you’re a history buff or a curious traveler, there’s something for everyone in New Haven’s tour scene. The New Haven Green: An Audio Walking Tour of its History The New Haven Green Audio Walking... View Article

The Ultimate Guide to New Haven’s September Races

August 30, 2023

Walkers, joggers, and cyclists alike, did you hear that starting bell? Lace-up your sneakers and hit the pavement, New Haven’s September races are right around the corner. These annual events aren’t just about beating your records, these days are a full-fledged celebration of history, community, and the thrill of friendly competition. Here’s everything you need to know about the races, from their history to their future. 46th Annual Faxon Law New Haven Road Race The year was 1978, marked by the reigning power of disco and the birth of running for leisure instead of running for sport. That year, the... View Article

Connecticut Tax-Free in Downtown New Haven

August 16, 2023

Backpack feeling a little light? The season of sharpened pencils and freshly bound notebooks is upon us. Parents have one last hurdle to mount before sending their kids off to school, the most taxing hoop to jump through – back-to-school shopping. Fear not, if you play your cards (read: calendar) right, this year’s shopping list can be tax-free. This year, Connecticut’s tax-free week is from August 20-26. Over these six days, your wallet will breathe a sigh of relief, and as you check back-to-school shopping off of your to-do list, you will too. Downtown New Haven welcomes back-to-school lists of... View Article

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