Explore an installation by designer and visual artist Nontsikelelo Mutiti, whose printed works, films, and installations engage with the history and aesthetics of hair braiding in Black life. The title draws on the Shona word “ruka,” meaning to weave, braid, or knit, and reflects the social connections formed in salons, living rooms, and porches where ... Read more
Explore the perspectives and creativity of New Haven youth through The View from Here 2026 at the Yale Center for British Art. On view in the museum’s High Street exterior windows from April 6, 2026, through April 6, 2027, this free exhibition features photography by nine student artists participating in The View from Here: Accessing ... Read more
Explore the complex perspectives surrounding the American Revolution in Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from May 6 through December 31, 2026. On view in the museum’s fourth-floor galleries and Study Room, the display examines the struggle for American independence through artworks created by ... Read more
Discover the lives of Catholics connected to the United States who have been canonized or beatified, and learn how the Catholic Church recognizes them as models of holiness and intercessors. The exhibition also highlights St. Teresa of Calcutta, who received honorary U.S. citizenship. Organized by the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center, the exhibit is on ... Read more
Discover how photography has shaped perceptions of the natural world in Sightlines: British Landscape Photography, 1840 to Now, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from July 23, 2026, through January 24, 2027. Displayed in the museum’s third-floor galleries, the exhibition spans nearly two centuries of landscape photography and features more than ... Read more
Explore the groundbreaking work of British landscape painter John Constable in John Constable: The Landscape Reimagined, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from September 3, 2026, through July 25, 2027. On view in the museum’s second-floor galleries, the exhibition marks the 250th anniversary of Constable’s birth and offers a rare opportunity ... Read more
Celebrate the release of Bark of Millions with an evening of original music featuring Taylor Mac and Matt Ray at the Shubert Theatre on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The performance ... Read more
Taste of Chaos comes to College Street Music Hall on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, featuring headliners In This Moment and Hollywood Undead. Doors open at 4 pm, and the concert begins at 5 pm. The lineup also includes performances by I See Stars, Vana, and Melrose Avenue, bringing together an evening of hard rock, metalcore, ... Read more
Be part of the 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival at the Shubert Theatre on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The screening begins at 6 pm. Audiences will join film enthusiasts ... Read more
The Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz returns to stages across America with an all-new tour direct from Broadway, coming to Shubert Theatre for several performances in October. This groundbreaking reimagining ... Read more
Michael Franti Trio brings the Heartstrings & Dynamite tour to College Street Music Hall on Thursday, October 1, with Wheeland Brothers performing an acoustic set. Doors open at 7 pm and the show begins at 8 pm. The all-ages concert offers general admission standing room on the floor along with reserved seating in the balcony. ... Read more
The Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz returns to stages across America with an all-new tour direct from Broadway, coming to Shubert Theatre for several performances in October. This groundbreaking reimagining ... Read more
New Haven’s celebrated food scene comes to life during this guided culinary walking tour, offered on April 25, June 13, October 3, and December 12, 2026 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Tours depart from the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06510. Led by food columnist and hospitality ... Read more
The Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz returns to stages across America with an all-new tour direct from Broadway, coming to Shubert Theatre for several performances in October. This groundbreaking reimagining ... Read more
The Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz returns to stages across America with an all-new tour direct from Broadway, coming to Shubert Theatre for several performances in October. This groundbreaking reimagining ... Read more
Compassionfest returns Sunday, October 4, from 10 am to 5 pm at the Moore Field House in New Haven. The ninth annual festival features more than 50 vendors and exhibitors, inspiring speakers, and activities for all ages. The event brings together vegan food and animal-friendly product providers, nonprofits, local artisans, musicians, and wellness practitioners. Activities ... Read more
The Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz returns to stages across America with an all-new tour direct from Broadway, coming to Shubert Theatre for several performances in October. This groundbreaking reimagining ... Read more
Best-selling humorist and social satirist David Sedaris returns to Shubert Theatre on Monday, October 5, at 7:30 pm for an evening of humor, storytelling, and sharp observations. The performance follows ... Read more
America’s Game® comes to the stage at Shubert Theatre on Thursday, October 8, at 7 pm with Wheel of Fortune LIVE! This interactive live show gives audience members the opportunity ... Read more
The Midnight brings the Time Machines tour to College Street Music Hall on Thursday, October 8, with Jessie Frye opening the show. Doors open at 7 pm and the performance begins at 8 pm. This all-ages concert features general admission standing room on the floor and reserved seating in the balcony, offering guests different options ... Read more
Elmo and his Sesame Street friends take the stage at Shubert Theatre on Friday, October 9, at 6 pm with Elmo’s Got the Moves, an all-new Sesame Street Live! show. Families can enjoy an interactive celebration filled with singing, dancing, learning, and favorite songs including “Sunny Days,” “Elmo’s Got the Moves,” and “Letter of the ... Read more
The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble brings the traditions of Indian classical dance to Shubert Theatre on Saturday, October 10, at 7 pm with KHAṄKHAṆĀ: The Sound of Dancing Feet. Led by Artistic Director Surupa Sen, the acclaimed ensemble is dedicated to sharing Odissi, one of the oldest dance traditions in the world, with audiences internationally. The ... Read more
Forever Simon & Garfunkel: A Tribute brings the music and story of one of rock’n’roll’s best-selling duos to the stage for an intimate concert experience. On Sunday, October 11 at 5 pm, Sean Altman and Jack Skuller celebrate the enduring music of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel with soaring harmonies, humor, energy and charm. The ... Read more
A symposium celebrating the life and scholarship of Professor Ronald Paulson (1930–2024) takes place Wednesday, October 14, from 4:30 to 7 pm in the Lecture Hall at the Yale Center for British Art. The free public event honors Paulson’s contributions to the study of renowned English engraver and painter William Hogarth, described by Horace Walpole ... Read more
A symposium exploring the art and legacy of renowned English engraver and painter William Hogarth continues Thursday, October 15, from 10:15 am to 6:30 pm in the Lecture Hall at the Yale Center for British Art. The free public event celebrates Professor Ronald Paulson (1930–2024), a leading Hogarth scholar, and recognizes the gift of his ... Read more
Sylvan Esso will perform at College Street Music Hall on Thursday, October 15. Doors open at 7 pm, with the show beginning at 8 pm. The all-ages concert offers general admission standing room on the floor and reserved seating in the balcony. Sylvan Esso has partnered with PLUS1, with $1 from every ticket supporting organizations ... Read more
A symposium exploring the art and legacy of renowned English engraver and painter William Hogarth takes place Friday, October 16, from 10:15 am to 4:45 pm in the Lecture Hall at the Yale Center for British Art. The free public event celebrates Professor Ronald Paulson (1930–2024) and honors the gift of his papers on Hogarth, ... Read more
Explore five centuries of British art during a free docent-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art on Friday, October 16, from 2 to 2:45 pm. Led by volunteer museum educators, this conversational tour introduces visitors to works from the museum’s collection featured in In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, a ... Read more
Magic, comedy and plenty of mischief take the stage when Michael Carbonaro brings his all-new live tour, WONDERBOY, to Shubert Theatre on Friday, October 16 at 7 pm. Known for truTV’s The Carbonaro Effect, Carbonaro combines audience participation, sly improvisation and reality-twisting illusions for an energetic evening of entertainment. WONDERBOY puts Carbonaro’s signature magic and ... Read more
Young children and their families can enjoy a free 30-minute story time at the Yale Center for British Art on Saturday, October 17, from 10:30 to 11 am in the fourth-floor galleries. This engaging read-aloud program brings themes and ideas from the museum’s art and exhibitions to life through stories filled with imagination, wonder, and ... Read more
Discover five centuries of British art during a free docent-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art on Saturday, October 17, from 11 to 11:45 am. Led by volunteer museum educators, this conversational tour explores the museum’s collection through In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, a reimagined installation featuring works from ... Read more
Explore the Yale Center for British Art’s collection through a student-led thematic tour on Saturday, October 17, from 2 to 2:45 pm in the fourth-floor galleries. As part of In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, each tour is developed by a YCBA Student Guide to highlight a specific theme and offer fresh ... Read more
Explore the revolutionary landscape paintings of John Constable during a free docent-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art on Sunday, October 18, from 1 to 1:45 pm. Held in the second-floor galleries, the tour offers an engaging introduction to John Constable: The Landscape Reimagined, an exhibition examining the artist’s innovative approach to European ... Read more
Discover new perspectives on British art during a free student-led thematic tour at the Yale Center for British Art on Sunday, October 18, from 2 to 2:45 pm in the fourth-floor galleries. Led by a YCBA Student Guide, the tour explores In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, with each guide developing a ... Read more
Discover the architectural beauty of the Yale Center for British Art during a free docent-led tour on Sunday, October 18, from 3 to 3:45 pm. This engaging tour offers visitors an opportunity to explore the museum’s iconic building, designed by renowned modernist architect Louis I. Kahn (1901–1974). Led by volunteer museum educators, the tour provides ... Read more
Explore the evolution of British landscape photography during a free curator-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art on Wednesday, October 21, from 4 to 4:45 pm. Held in the third-floor galleries, the tour offers a closer look at Sightlines: British Landscape Photography, 1840 to Now, an exhibition examining how photography has transformed the ... Read more
Cannons brings The Everything Glows Tour to College Street Music Hall on Wednesday, October 21, with Caroline Kingsbury opening the show. Doors open at 7 pm, and the performance begins at 8 pm. The all-ages concert features general admission standing room on the floor and reserved seating in the balcony, giving guests the option to ... Read more
Explore five centuries of British art during a free docent-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art on Friday, October 23, from 2 to 2:45 pm. Led by volunteer museum educators, this conversational tour explores the museum’s remarkable collection through In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, a reimagined installation featuring works ... Read more
The music, movement and legacy of the King of Pop take center stage when Michael Jackson HIStory Show comes to Shubert Theatre on Friday, October 23 at 7 pm. This full-scale music tribute celebrates Michael Jackson’s extraordinary career with live performances, choreography, costumes and theatrical production. The show traces Jackson’s musical journey from his early ... Read more
Families with children ages 5 to 12 who have sensory processing differences can take part in Exploring Art-ism, a free program at the Yale Center for British Art on Saturday, October 24, from 10:30 am to noon. Designed for children on the autism spectrum and those with sensory-processing needs, the program offers an opportunity to ... Read more
Discover five centuries of British art during a free docent-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art on Saturday, October 24, from 11 to 11:45 am. Led by volunteer museum educators, this conversational tour explores the museum’s collection through In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, a reimagined installation featuring works from ... Read more
Families can explore storytelling through art during Make Time!: Props, Cameras, and Costumes, a free drop-in program at the Yale Center for British Art on Saturday, October 24, from 2 to 4 pm in the Docent Room. Participants will use photography to bring fictional stories to life by creating props and costume pieces and staging ... Read more
Families can enjoy a morning of Halloween-themed activities at Shubert Theatre during the annual Free Family Fun Day on Sunday, October 25, from 10 am to 1 pm. The event is free and welcomes children and families of all ages. A self-guided walking tour takes families backstage through the theatre, with trick-or-treat stations along the ... Read more
Discover the innovative landscape paintings of John Constable during a free docent-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art on Sunday, October 25, from 1 to 1:45 pm. Held in the second-floor galleries, the tour offers an engaging overview of John Constable: The Landscape Reimagined, an exhibition exploring the artist’s influence on European landscape ... Read more
Rodrigo y Gabriela bring the OurHome Tour to College Street Music Hall on Sunday, October 25. Doors open at 7 pm, with the show beginning at 8 pm. The all-ages concert offers reserved seating on both the floor and in the balcony, providing a seated experience throughout the performance. More information and tickets are available ... Read more
A frightfully fun evening of trivia and friendly competition comes to Shubert Theatre on Tuesday, October 27 at 7 pm. Spooky Trivia is free to play, with prizes awarded to the top teams. Questions cover all things Halloween and spooky season, including horror movies, creepy creatures, haunted legends, survival horror video games and eerie pop ... Read more
Explore the work of British landscape painter John Constable during a free curator-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art on Wednesday, October 28, from 4 to 4:45 pm. Taking place in the second-floor galleries, the tour offers a closer look at John Constable: The Landscape Reimagined, an exhibition examining the artist’s innovative approach ... Read more
Acclaimed British painter Sean Scully will discuss the enduring legacy of John Constable and reflect on his own artistic practice during a free artist talk at the Yale Center for British Art on Wednesday, October 28, from 5 to 6 pm in the Lecture Hall. In conversation with Martina Droth, Paul Mellon Director of the ... Read more
Explore five centuries of British art during a free docent-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art on Friday, October 30, from 2 to 2:45 pm. Led by volunteer museum educators, this conversational tour introduces visitors to the museum’s remarkable collection through In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, a reimagined installation ... Read more
Ridley Scott’s cult classic Blade Runner comes to College Street Music Hall on Friday, October 30, with the film presented on a large HD screen while Vangelis’ iconic synthesizer-led score is performed live in sync with the movie by The Avex Ensemble. Doors open at 7 pm, and the screening and performance begin at 8 ... Read more
Discover five centuries of British art during a free docent-led tour at the Yale Center for British Art on Saturday, October 31, from 11 to 11:45 am. Led by volunteer museum educators, this conversational tour explores the museum’s collection through In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art, a reimagined installation featuring works from ... Read more
Explore British art through a fresh perspective during a free student-led thematic tour at the Yale Center for British Art on Saturday, October 31, from 2 to 2:45 pm in the fourth-floor galleries. Led by a YCBA Student Guide, the tour focuses on a specific theme within In a New Light: Five Centuries of British ... Read more
Discover the design and architectural features of the Yale Center for British Art during a free docent-led tour on Sunday, November 1, from 3 to 3:45 pm. Led by volunteer museum educators, this in-depth tour explores the museum’s iconic building, designed by renowned modernist architect Louis I. Kahn (1901–1974). Visitors can learn more about Kahn’s ... Read more