General Events

Sat, 2/1: Lunarfest Dragon Market, join the Yale-China Association for another Lunar New Year celebration. Festivities kick off with a parade at 10am on the corner of Whitney & Grove, continuing through the day with “many family-friendly events” like the 2nd annual Dragon Market, in partnership with the Neighborhood Music School, or NMS [100 Audubon Street, 11am-3pm]

Tue. 2/4: Date Night Valentine’s Paint & Sip. Looking for a unique way to celebrate love? “Treat your sweetheart to a Valentine’s Paint Night, where you’ll create lasting memories together — one brushstroke at a time!” $45 per couple, including your choice of ceramic to paint, all materials & step-by-step instruction, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for a romantic night out. BYO-Food&Drinks. [The Giggling Pig Art & Party Studio, 472 River Road, Milford, 6:30-9pm]

Sat. 2/8: Meet Ur Next Ex, a pre-Valentine’s Day party presented by East Rock House, ft. Ch’Varda & Moneyycatt [168 York St. Cafe, 21+, $10, 8pm-midnight]

Sat. 2/8: Valentine Market, Strange Ways hosts local makers, providing a great place to shop objects and art great for loved ones! (151 Orange St., 1-5pm)

Tue. 2/11: Connectic*nt Valentine’s Zine Release & Party at Fairy Meadow Flowers, ft. “bouquets, treats, music & DIY Valentines [979 State St. (at the end of Edwards), 7-9pm]

Mon. 2/17: Punk-BSBC, a roots radical benefit show takes over the Bradley Street Bike Co-op to raise money for a new PA system at the co-op, ft. Spit-take, Kinickey Hickey, Softwalls, Sinecera [138 Bradley St., 7pm, suggested donation of $5-$10]

Sat. 2/22-Sun. 2/23: Hop Into Spring: Lindy Hop + Balbao Workshop with Jen Barnett & Dominic Hanna, by Yale Swing Blues & Fusion. A two-day swing workshop on Lindy Hop and Balbao, two swing dance styles originating in the 20th century, largely by Black dancers). Costs range from $30 for one day to $130 for the full weekend, depending on beginner/non-beginner and student/non-student. Registration is open until February 21, with prices increasing as the events get closer [Sign up here]!

Jan. 19-Feb. 23: “Through A Glass Darkly“, a social exhibition by Peter Brown, curated by David Borawski at the Ely Center of Contemporary Art (ECOCA). (51 Trumbull St., Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 12-5pm)

Open Call: The New Haven Paint & Clay Club is seeking submissions (between 1/19-2/15) for its 124th Juried Exhibit. The exhibit will be held March 31 through April 26, 2025. Stephanie M. Heydt, of the New Britain Museum of American Art, will act as juror, with the reception taking place Sunday, April 6 from 1-3pm. $4000 in prizes! ($30 entry fee for members, $45 for others)

VALENTINE’S DAY FESTIVITIES (Friday, Feb. 14)

• Singles Mingle: Bear’s Smokehouse hosts an event for singles to meet others in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. “Whether you’re looking for a new friend, a date, or just want to socialize, this event is perfect for you!” (470 James St., 7pm)
• Valentine’s Day Stoplight Party: Stella Blues hosts a stoplight party, aka: green = “single and ready to mingle”; yellow = “it’s complicated/open to possibilities”; red = “taken/just here for the music,” ft. Travellin Stick (204 Crown St., 8pm?)

THREE SHEETS [372 Elm St.]:

Sat. 2/1: Rusty Things & New Haven Ravens; Wed. 2/5: R.O. Shapira & Rachael Davis on tour; Sat. 2/8: Ports of Spain & Modern Refuge

Sun. 2/9: Three Sheets Unplugged (ft. Qween Kong & Believe me, It’s easy); Tue. 2/11: BREW & GLUE (ft. collage night, raffle prizes and TACO TUESDAY!); Fri. 2/14: Valentine’s Day ft. Nature Boy & Hugh Betta;

February Art in the Back, in conjunction with A Chance for Love Rescue: artists will be asked to supply between 1 and 5 pieces of cat-themed art. No smaller than 5×7, no larger than 18×24. Artists are required to attend the opening reception on Sat., 2/15 at 9pm. [Inquiry/Submission Form]:

Yale Film Archive Screenings, Spring Series

All screenings free/open to public, and take place on the Lower Level of the Yale Humanities Quadrangle, located at 320 York Street, unless otherwise noted.

• Thur. 2/6: Cabin in the Sky (Vincente Minnelli, 1943, 35mm, 98 mins);
  The Beginnings of Bebop (Willie Ruff, 1981, 16mm, 26 mins); 7pm, new prints!
• Fri. 2/14: La Dolce Vita (Federico Fellini, 1960, 35mm, 174 mins); 7pm
• Fri. 2/20: Obsession (Brian De Palma, 1976, DCP, 98 mins); 7pm
• Sat. 2/22, 1pm: Dying (Michael Roemer, 1976, 16mm, 83 mins); 1pm; Michael Roemer in person! New print!
  Pilgrim, Farewell (Michael Roemer, 1982, 35mm, 102 mins); 4pm, Michael Roemer in person! New print!

NEVERENDING BOOKS [Volume II, 810 State St, free books!]

Weekly Meetings: Tuesdays, 7-9pm: Open Mic Surgery; Wednesdays, 6-8pm: The Communist Conversation; Saturdays, 3-5pm: Roger’s Brick Wall & Bad Singers

• Sat. 2/1: FEMinent Domain (3-5pm), Michael Larocca (7-10pm)
• Sun. 2/2: Arts Meet Up (11am-1pm)
• Mon. 2/3: LGBTQIA+ Book Club (6-8pm);
• Fri. 2/7: New Haven Writers’ Group & Divine Zine Open Mic (7-9pm)

• Mon. 2/10: Album Club (6-7pm)
• Wed. 2/12: Game Night (8-10pm)
• Thur. 2/13: NHIC Showcase (7-9pm)

• Sat. 2/15: Maia’s Music Room (7-11pm)
• Sun. 2/16: Aidan O’Connell Residency (6-9pm)
• Mon. 2/17: Sacred Harp Singing (7-9pm)

• Sat. 2/22: FIM (7-10pm)
• Sun. 2/23: Collective Meeting (11am-2pm)
• Mon. 2/24: New Haven Improvisers Collective (7-10pm)
• Wed. 2/26: Movie Night (8-10pm)
• Thur. 2/27: Figure Drawing (6-9pm)
• Fri. 2/28: Dan O’Brien Residency (7-9pm)

CAFE NINE [250 State St]:

• Sat. 2/1: Hell Fairy, Tony & The Kiki, Lusus (9pm, $12)
• Sun. 2/2: Sasquatch & The Sick-A-Billys (4pm, $10)
• Thur. 2/6: Slam Allen (8pm, $12)
• Fri. 2/7: Phatt James, ANTHMS, Suburban Surf Club, Point Radar (9pm, $12);

• Sat. 2/8: Saturday Jazz Jam: Gary Grippo (4pm)
• 2/8: Scooped Up, Cinema Stare, Ruby Leftstep / Hawkins French (acoustic show, 8pm, $10)
• Tue. 2/11: Tuesday Night Jazz Jam: Hosted by New Haven Jazz Underground (always free!)
• Fri. 2/14: Heaven dance night ($5)

• Sat. 2/15: Bella’s Bartok, Sunnyside Social Club, Wolf Harbor (9pm, $20 at the door, $15 advance)
• Mon. 2/17: Dexxxfest: An Anti-Cupid Cabaret (9pm, free admission)
• Tue. 2/18: Ryn Esla (8pm, $10)
• Wed. 2/19: Bajzelle, soft spot, Cigarettes for Breakfast, Teddy Rosé (8pm, $10)
• Thur. 2/20: Brother Beauty, Lyle Griggs, Post Valley Green (8pm, $10)

• Fri. 2/21: Club C*nt, by Connectic*nt (9pm-1am, 21+, $5)
• Sun. 2/23: Allie Burnet & The Proven Winners, Calendula (4pm, $10)
• Tue. 2/25: Tuesday Night Jazz Jam (7pm)

SPRUCE COFFEE [952 State St.]

• Sat. 2/1: Kathleen Telesco, Matt Milsen, Tom Turci (7pm)
• Sun. 2/2: John Green Book Club, the first meeting will discuss Looking for Alaska, a coming-of-age novel that touches on the themes of meaning, grief and hope (11am-1pm)
• Mon. 2/3: Craft Night (7-10pm)
• Wednesdays (2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26): Open Mic Night, first come first serve. 10 minute performance slots and always a great time! (6:30-10pm)
• Thur. 2/6: Low Ceilings, Old Milk Mooney, Melanie Champagne (7-10pm)
• Sat. 2/8: Writers Group. Bring a poem, novel, short story or letter you are working on to edit and brainstorm with other writers on! (10am-11:30am)

THREE SHEETS (372 Elm St.)

• Sat. 2/1: Rusty Things & New Haven Ravens (No cover, 9pm)
• Wed. 2/5: R.O. Shapiro, Rachael Davis on tour (9pm)
• Fri. 2/7: Jazz Fridays: Nick Di Maria (6-9pm)
• Sat. 2/8: Ports Of Spain, Modern Refuge (9pm)
• Sun. 2/9: Three Sheets Unplugged, ft. Qween Kong & Believe me, It’s easy (4pm)

• Tue. 2/11: BREW & GLUE, ft. collaging, raffle prizes and TACO TUESDAY (7pm)
• Fri. 2/14: Valentine’s Day, ft. Nature Boy & Hugh Betta (9pm)

• Fri. 2/21: Jazz Fridays: Ben Simmons (6-9pm)
• Sat. 2/22: Magic Deal, Drifting North & My Fellow Saturday (9pm)