Tag Archive: Events and Festivals

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International Festival of Arts & Ideas: Move With Us (2024)

Festival talk isn’t over, it’s June in downtown after all. The 2024 run of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas will take place from June 14-29. This year’s theme, “Move With Us,” brings an exciting lineup of talent to New Haven, featuring more than 150 free and ticketed events throughout downtown. From circus performers, to film exhibitions, to dance showcases and more, there is something for every kind of culture-seeker. To learn more about the family-friendly events brought to the Elm City by IFAI, check out this blog post. For a roundup of free international performances taking place on the New... View Article

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IFAI Spotlight: 5 Free International Performances on the New Haven Green

With more than 150 events in one festival, the International Festival of Arts and Ideas has returned to the Elm City in grand fashion. Featuring a wide array of completely free and ticketed events for visitors and locals, the 2024 festival’s theme reads, “Move With Us.”  The included events spotlight undersung cultures, illuminating the world’s most historic and beautiful traditions and practices. If that sounds like your thing, read on for five completely free international performances taking place on the New Haven Green in June.  New Haven Symphony Orchestra: Celebrate New Haven Taking place on June 15 at 8 PM,... View Article

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3 Free Family Events Brought to You by the International Festival of Arts and Ideas

With more than 150 events in one festival, the International Festival of Arts and Ideas has returned to the Elm City in grand fashion. Featuring a wide array of completely free and ticketed events for visitors and locals, the 2024 festival’s theme reads, “Move With Us.”  The festival remains a hugely popular summer event for New Haven families, featuring countless performances and activities open to all ages. Read on to learn about three completely free, family-friendly events happening in downtown this June. Anne Cubberly’s Giant Puppets From June 14-29, artist Anne Cubberly’s Giant Puppets will roam the Green and Downtown... View Article

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New Haven’s Audubon Street Arts Festival Spotlighted on TravelPulse

Downtown New Haven is gearing up to celebrate one of our most-loved annual events, the Audubon Street Arts Festival, which takes place in our city’s Arts District on May 18th. The event, which celebrates our city’s BIPOC creative talent, was recently highlighted on TravelPulse in a roundup of the best May event taking place in every state. To learn more about the events, head over to TravelPulse to read the story.

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Festivals in Focus: Fair Haven Day Festival

As celebrated by the recent “Value of Downtown” study from the International Downtown Association, each year, downtown New Haven plays host to more than 16 annual festivals and parades. Our downtown area sits among the most culturally diverse in the country, and largely due to our annual festival circuit. One of those beloved festivals is returning to the Elm City this month, the Fair Haven Day Festival. Brought to downtown by the International Festival of Arts & Ideas and taking place on Saturday, May 4th at 12:00PM, the festival stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of artists and... View Article

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5 Things To Do in Downtown For Mother’s Day 2024

Your mom called, she said it’s her month. Do you have plans for Mother’s Day 2024? If not, it’s time to get started. Downtown is the place to be for Mother’s Day, complete with delicious dining, endless shopping, and enough green space to sprawl out. If you’re looking to go beyond the norm this year, there are plenty of unique activities taking place in downtown New Haven this month, perfect for a day with the woman who loves you the most. Here are five ideas to fuel your celebration planning.  Float your worries away at Ripple Float Center, located in... View Article

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12 Things to Do in Downtown this May

Here are 10 things happening downtown this May we recommend checking out: Ongoing Exhibit: Shining a Light on Truth – New Haven, Yale & Slavery New Haven Museum 5/1 – 5/5 HadesTown Shubert Theatre 5/1 – 5/18 The Far Country Yale Repertory Theatre 5/4 Met Gala Gone Wild Drag Brunch The Place 2 Be 5/4 The Shops at Yale Dog Adoption Event Broadway Island 5/8 Rodrigo y Gabriela College Street Music Hall 5/10 – 5/11 Art Walk Westville 5/11 Wake Up the Green New Haven Green 5/21 Sebastian Bach Toad’s Place 5/31 CitySeed Farmers Market Wooster Square 🎟🍿 Movies in the Plaza: May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 8-10:30pm 🌈💃 Orange... View Article

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New Haven Night Market Spring 2024

New Haven Night Market returns this month on Friday, May 17, from 5pm – 10pm, in the Ninth Square neighborhood of downtown. One of the most popular events in our city, the Night Market is a family and pet-friendly non-ticketed event that is completely free to attend. The market will feature delicious eats, sippable drinks, and unique goods to buy from a curated collection of vendors. Come for a taco, a ‘tini, or a new ‘fit – leave happy.

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The 2024 Audubon Street Arts Festival

Downtown New Haven is home to many festivals; more than 15, according to a recent report from International Downtown Association, commissioned by Market New Haven, the New Haven Parking Authority, and Town Green District. One of those festivals makes its annual return this month on May 18, from 12 pm – 6 pm. The Audubon Street Arts Festival celebrates and amplifies the BIPOC creatives that makeup New Haven’s Arts District. The event, produced by The Arts Council of Greater New Haven, will feature live performances from such artists as Desiré Graham and Tyler Goldchain, educational workshops, and even a live... View Article

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For The New York Times, New Haven Is “A City of Creative Entrepreneurs”

The Elm City has once again been spotted on the refined radars of The New York Times’ readers, this time in a standalone feature story titled, “Beyond Pizza and Yale: What to See, Eat and Do in New Haven.” The story highlights the best of New Haven, from the history that graces the halls of our museums and galleries, to the creative force alive in the largely Black and brown Dixwell neighborhood, to the communities fostered in the mezzanine and orchestras of the Shubert and Long Wharf Theaters.  WIth dedicated sections on museums, culture, history, and cuisine, this story is... View Article