"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more

"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more

"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more

Themes of love and human connection are examined during this Gallery Talk presented in honor of Valentine’s Day. Mark D. Mitchell, Holcombe T. Green Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture, explores how artists working in the modern era addressed intimacy, relationships, and emotional life amid periods of social change and conflict. The talk highlights works ... Read more

Documentary film and community conversation come together as the Indie Lens Pop-Up series returns to New Haven with a screening of The Librarians. Presented as part of the long-running PBS initiative, the program offers audiences an opportunity to view the film ahead of its national broadcast on INDEPENDENT LENS and engage in a facilitated discussion ... Read more

"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more

Local creativity takes center stage during this installment of Elm City’s Finest, a performance series highlighting New Haven’s vibrant artistic community. Presented in the Shubert Theatre’s Elm City’s Cabaret, the evening offers an intimate, table-seated setting where audiences can experience work by artists representing a wide range of disciplines, including music, dance, spoken word, and ... Read more

"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more

Guests can explore highlights from the Yale Center for British Art’s collection during a conversational docent-led tour. In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art presents works from the sixteenth century to the present in a reimagined installation, offering fresh perspectives on British art across centuries. Led by volunteer museum educators, the tour encourages ... Read more

New Haven welcomes the Lunar New Year with Lunarfest 2026, the state’s largest Lunar New Year celebration, presented by the Yale-China Association. Celebrating the Year of the Horse, the festival highlights cross-cultural exchange through a full day of performances, demonstrations, and community activities. Festivities begin with a lively morning parade featuring a traditional lion dance, ... Read more

Rina Banerjee’s suspended installation reimagines the iconic form of the Taj Mahal through contemporary materials and perspective. Rather than marble and permanence, Banerjee constructs her palace from a steel and copper frame wrapped in translucent pink cellophane, challenging assumptions about luxury, history, and cultural legacy. Floating above the ground, the tentlike structure encloses objects that ... Read more

"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more

Guests can explore highlights from the Yale Center for British Art’s collection during a conversational docent-led tour. In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art presents works from the sixteenth century to the present in a reimagined installation, offering fresh perspectives on British art across centuries. Led by volunteer museum educators, the tour encourages ... Read more

A rotating, conversational gallery experience offers visitors the chance to explore works from the Yale University Art Gallery’s global collection through the perspectives of undergraduate guides. Led by Gallery Guide Leela Mukherjee-Sze, BR ’27, each Highlights Tour centers on a small selection of objects, including an ancient Roman sculpture of a woman, encouraging discussion and ... Read more

Guests can explore In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art during a Student Guide–led tour that focuses on a specific theme within the museum’s collection. Each tour is developed by a Student Guide and offers thoughtful perspectives on selected works, encouraging discussion and close looking. The tour takes place on February 21, 2026, ... Read more

Undergraduate Gallery Guide Emiliano Cáceres Manzano, BF ’26, presents Sam Gilliam’s Haystack (1972) during a Highlights Tour. These conversational tours focus on a selection of objects from the Gallery’s global collection, with each student-led tour offering a unique perspective. Space is limited, and tours begin by the central column in the Gallery lobby. Highlights Tours ... Read more

Guests can explore the exhibition Painters, Ports, and Profits: Artists and the East India Company, 1750–1850 during a conversational docent-led tour that offers an engaging overview of its key artworks and themes. Led by volunteer museum educators, the tour encourages dialogue and provides deeper insight into the historical context and artistic perspectives represented in the ... Read more

The iconic music of RENT is reimagined in a symphonic concert presentation featuring an ensemble of accomplished vocalists and instrumentalists. This concert performance showcases Jonathan Larson’s full score, offering a fresh take on the beloved musical while preserving the emotional power and spirit that has resonated with audiences for decades. Favorite songs including “Seasons of ... Read more

"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more

Rina Banerjee’s suspended installation reimagines the iconic form of the Taj Mahal through contemporary materials and perspective. Rather than marble and permanence, Banerjee constructs her palace from a steel and copper frame wrapped in translucent pink cellophane, challenging assumptions about luxury, history, and cultural legacy. Floating above the ground, the tentlike structure encloses objects that ... Read more

Guests can explore the exhibition Going Modern: British Art, 1900–1960 during a conversational docent-led tour led by volunteer museum educators. The tour offers an accessible overview of the dynamic changes in British art during the first half of the twentieth century, highlighting key works created during a period shaped by social change, new artistic movements, ... Read more

Guests can explore In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art during a Student Guide–led tour that focuses on a specific theme within the museum’s collection. Each tour is developed by a Student Guide and offers thoughtful perspectives on selected works, encouraging discussion and close looking. The tour takes place on February 22, 2026, ... Read more

Guests can explore the Yale Center for British Art’s iconic building during an in-depth docent-led tour focused on its architecture. Designed by modernist architect Louis I. Kahn, the building is examined through its materials, spatial design, and architectural philosophy, offering insight into how the structure shapes the museum experience. Led by volunteer museum educators, the ... Read more

Acclaimed songwriting and powerful musicianship come to New Haven as Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit take the stage at College Street Music Hall. A six-time Grammy Award winner, Isbell is widely regarded for his ability to translate deeply human experiences into thoughtful, emotionally resonant songs marked by honesty and lyrical precision. Backed by the ... Read more