Scroll down for event schedules at Neverending Books, Spruce Coffee, Cafe Nine and Best Video, Yale Film Archive show times; art exhibitions; and more!

First off, I just found this and want to put everybody on to The New Haven List, a very helpful, compiled list of events and happy hours at newhavenlist.com (managed by Christopher Adams). It’s a lot to digest but there are definitely some interesting educational sessions and fun events included, with the site pulling schedules from Yale, Artspace New Haven, Downtown New Haven Calendar Events, New Haven Free Public Library and more)!

CT Visit has also put together a nice list of activities around the state, found here! Highlights include a list of hiking spots in each county, holistic healing salt caves, beautiful farms in bloom and unique museums.

General Events

Wed. 4/3: Student Film Screening Block #1, presented by Yale Student Film Festival. [Humanities Quadrangle HQ 101, 320 York St., 2:30-4:30pm]

Sat. 4/5: Wizard in the Woods — Cyril the Sorcerer & the Friends of East Rock Park (FERP) invite you to meet at the Trowbridge Environmental Center for a free outdoor adventure for kids 6-12 years old & their guardians. [41 Cold Spring St., 12:30pm]

Sun. 4/6: Best Video Benefit Concert at Trinity Bar, enjoy a pint and a lively rendering of Irish songs and dance tunes featuring fiddles, Irish blackwood flute and whistles by trio Failte (Jim Sirch, Willow Sirch, Gary Wikfors) and solo performer Chris Kiley. [157 Orange St., 2:30-6pm. Entrance by donation, pay what you can]

Yale School of Environment Spring 2025 Speaker Series, “Data-Driven Urban Forestry“: Experts will share their use of data to effectively resolve management problems and measure the efficacy of different solutions — [Register here]
4/1: Planting for Impact: San Francisco’s Street Tree Planting Strategy
4/8: Urban Forestry Insights for Practitioners ft. Jennifer Greenfeld, NYCP&R

Sun. 4/6: 52nd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival, the city gathers to honor “the breathtaking cherry trees that have become a signature landmark of Wooster Square Park — a historic treasure that continues to bloom with beauty and community spirit,” during “an unforgettable afternoon of music, food and fun under the blossoms.” A+++ EVENT [570 Chapel St., noon-4:30pm]

Sat. 4/12: Lecture at Bartlett Aboretum & Gardens, Summer Annual and Biennial Weeds: Master Gardener Peter Russell defines and discusses the characteristic and lifecycles of weeds common to Connecticut, their ID features, and approaches to weed control. [151 Brookdale Road, Stamford, 10-11:30am, $10, register here]

Sat. 4/19: La Belle Époque Opening Reception, celebrate Spring with a new exhibition at Ursa Gallery highlighting ‘The Beautiful Era‘ of French and European history, from 1871 to 1914. The exhibit is set against the vibrant bloom of Colorblends House & Spring Garden, and features works from artists like Scarletchild (shoutout Chelsea!!), Aisha Nailah, and more!

Thur. 4/10: Weird Music Night, ft. Skull Tower 4E, Interactive Video Synths (with Andrei Jay), Funkbucket, and a listening party for Pervert Savant’s new album “Pretentious Detention. [51 Trumbull St., 7pm. free/open to all]

Tue. 4/22: Earth Day: events occurring around the state can be found here.

Fri. 4/25: Arbor Day: Visit one of Connecticut’s many recognized Tree City USA sites for tours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Key locations/arboretums include the 219 Prospect Street at Yale, the Barnard School (New Haven), Connecticut College (Groton), Wadsworth Mansion (Middletown), and the Albert Schweitzer Institute at Quinnipiac University (Hamden).

Sat. 4/26: Rock to Rock Earth Day Ride & Green Fair: a wonderful event offering bike rides and hikes for every age and skill level, including rides a number of rides (5, 12, 20, 40, 68 miles) and family-friendly hikes at both East Rock and West Rock. Route details available here.

Rock to Rock participants are asked to raise $100 or more for a good cause. Riders can choose to support from 19 community organizations (list here) helping in the community.

4/26: Ely Center for Contemporary Art’s 10th Year Anniversary Benefit Gala, ft. a live Steel band, aluminum origami demo workshop with Sok Song, a photo-booth with festive metallic wears and silent auction where guests can bid on works from local artists and enjoy drinks at CitySeed’s new location. [$125 entrance, young artist price $50. After the live auction ends , celebrations continue with drinks, desserts and dancing (CitySeed, 162 James St., $30 at the door)

Art Exhibitions

NXTHVN: All At Once, Reflected Through Glass, showcasing the artistic practice of glass as a medium of resistance. Curatorial Walkthrough on Sun. Apr 6 at 2pm; artists talk on Thursday, Apr. 6 at 2pm. [Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 2-6pm]

Ely Center for Contemporary Art [51 Trumbull St]:
Apr. 5, 6: Open Studios — in partnership with NXTHVN and Yale School of Art. Meet Keyhole Workspace Artists in Residence, incl. Jean-Pierre Solis-Sanchez, Isaac Candy and Cynthia Celone [noon-5pm]
Apr. 12, 13: The Museum of Babel — performance by Shyamar Iyer & Alyssa Chetrick in collaboration with Juliana Morales Carreno [8pm]
Apr 13: Artist Talk & Reception for Maidan & XX, a reception for the opening of a two-part solo exhibition by photographer Amartya De, followed by a discussion guided by photographer Elle Perez [2:30-5pm]

New Haven Museum [114 Whitney Ave]:
4/3: Rethinking the Amistad Story — “Meet the historian who transformed understandings of the events of the Amistad revolt, and the abolitionist organizing surrounding the trials,” ft. Dr. Marcus Rediker. [5:30-8pm, register here]
4/24: New Findings on the Battle of Ridgefield at New Haven Museum — author Keith Marshall Jones III will share a new and definitive account of inland Connecticut’s only Revolutionary War engagement, on April 27, 1777. The free NH250 event will also stream free on FB Live. [6-8pm, register here]
Thru 6/28: Enduring Creativity: Celebrating 125 Years of the New Haven Paint & Clay Club.

March 31-April 26: The New Haven Paint & Clay Club’s 124th Juried Exhibit:. Reception takes place Sun., April 6 from 1-3pm. $4000 in prizes! ($30 entry fee for members, $45 for others).

Thur. Apr. 3: Photo Exhibit Artist’s Reception of “The Dance” by Joel Furtek, who presents photos of wildlife, motorsports, rowing and aviation to explore the rhythm around us. [New Haven Lawn Club, 193 Whitney Ave, 5-7pm]

Yale Film Archive Screenings, Spring Series

All screenings free/open to public, and take place 7pm on the Lower Level of the Yale Humanities Quadrangle, located at 320 York Street, unless otherwise noted.

• Thur. 4/3: The Story of Adèle H. (François Truffaut, 1975, 35mm, 96 mins)
• Mon. 4/7: Sansho the Bailiff (53 Wall Street Auditorium, 6:30pm, Kenji Mizoguchi, 1954, 35mm, 124 mins) — New print!
• Tue. 4/8: The Night of the Hunter (Charles Laughton, 1955, 35mm, 92 mins) — New print!
• Fri. 4/11: The City of Your Final Destination (James Ivory, 2009, 35mm, 117 mins); Four in the Morning (James Ivory, 1953, DCP, 3 mins) — James Ivory and Peter Cameron in person!
• Thur. 4/17: India Song (Marguerite Duras, 1975, DCP, 120 mins)
• Thur. 4/26: Moi-même (Mojo Lorwin & Lee Breuer, 1968/2024, DCP, 65 mins) —Mojo Lorwin in person!
• Thur. 5/1: After Hours (Martin Scorsese, 1985, 35mm, 97 mins)

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

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

• Thur. 3/6: Internet Security Office Hours: “Which password manager is best?”, “Am I safe on instagram?”, “Should I use a VPN?”,” What is signal?”, etc.
• Sat. 3/8: International Women’s Day Celebration, with music from Folk the Patriarchy, Sarah Dunn, and Jessie May. Music starts @ 3pm. All ages, bring the kids! [$10 suggested donation, proceeds to the venue and LGBTQ+/women’s health organizations.
• Sat. 3/8: Killick Hinds, Marie Carroll & Jeff Dragan, Rex Morris, Sam Boston [7-10pm]

• Mon. 3/10: Book Chat: Love in a Fucked Up World by Dean Spade [6-8pm]
• Wed. 3/12: Anti-Capitalist Reading Group [6-8pm]; Game Night [8-10pm]
• Thur. 3/13: NHIC Showcase [7-9pm]
• Fri. 3/14: David Wirsig, Thin Lear, Matt Nilsen, Niagara Moon [7-10pm]
• Sun. 3/16: Arts Meet Up [11am-1pm]; Aidan O’Connell Residency [6-9pm]

• Mon. 3/17: Sacred Harp Singing (7-9pm)
• Thur. 3/20: Book Club [6-8pm]
• Fri. 3/21: Laurel Joy [7-10pm]
• Sat. 3/22: East Rock Pride [1-5pm]; Michael Larocca [7-10pm]
• Sun. 3/23: Collective Meeting [11am-12pm]; Film Screening: Major! [5-8pm]

• Mon. 3/24: Sex Ed: Practicing Pleasure [6-8pm]
• Wed. 3/26: Movie Night (8-10pm)
• Fri. 3/28: Dan O’Brien Residency (7-9pm)
• Sat. 3/29: Free4All [11am-4pm]; FIM [7-10pm]

Best Video Film & Cultural Center [1842 Whitney Ave, Hamden]

• Tue. 4/1: The Yale Environmental Film 2025 Spring Festival kicks off with a special community screening of “First We Bombed New Mexico [Best Video, 1842 Whitney Ave, Hamden, 7-9pm]
• Wed. 4/3: Movie Trivia Night, hosted by Michael Domangue [7-9pm]
• Fri. 4/4: Lounge Night, ft. Wes O’Brien’s jazz piano [5:30-7:30pm]
• Sat. 4/5: Spring Glen’s Neighborhood Bi-Annual Clothing Swap [10am-noon]
• Thur. 4/17: Sleeping Giant Reading Series [7-9pm]
• Wed. 4/23: The Secret Music Documentary Society, a new monthly screening series hosted by Gorman Bechard and Faith Marek. [$10 for admission, $20 for admission, pizza and a drink]
• Thur. 4/24: Coffee House III, hosted by Hamden High School’s Tri-M Club [6pm, free!]
• Fri. 4/25: THE MOON SHELLS W/LYS GUILLORN: INDIE FOLK [7pm, $10 cover, buy tickets here]
• Sat. 4/26: Bad Cereal & Cartoons, enjoy the time-honored tradition of Saturday morning cartoons and bad cereal. Bad cereal, spoons and milk provided [9:30-11am, $5 suggested donation]; Joe Flood/Alex Radus [7-9pm]

CAFE NINE [250 State St]:

• Tue. 4/1: Punq Noire, ft. Bobby Sanchez (NYC), Dicq Beats (DC), Neon Amor (CT), Indigaux (CT), Chef the Chef (CT) [8pm, $10]
• Wed. 4/2: Karaoke Night, hosted by Paddy and Maiko [sign-ups 6-11pm]
• Thur. 4/3: Zombii / Latchkey Kids / So Infamous / Trench CT / Bobby Dyckman [7pm, $10]
• Fri. 4/4: Big Bad Johns / Dust Hat [9pm, $25]

• Sat. 4/5: Heatsync [9pm, $5]
• Sun. 4/6: The Shellye Valauskas Experience / Bronson Rock [4pm]
• Tue. 4/8: Tuesday Night Jazz Jam: Hosted by New Haven Jazz Underground (always free!)
• Wed. 4/9: Lydia Lunch: Murderous…Again [8pm]
• Thur. 4/10: Wow, Okay, Cool / Buice / Docents / Impossible Dog / Trouble Girl [7pm, $10]
• Fri. 4/11: Elm Underground Presents: a very special Birthday Bash for Hannah Jacobson and Mike Voyce, ft. The Danglers / Wolf Harbor / Teddy Rose / The Bargain [9pm]
• Sat. 4/12: Club C*nt [9pm, $5]
• Sun. 4/13: Park National / Innerlove. / Screenager / Queen Moo [4pm, $10]; Mercy Whip / Choke Out / Obsolescence / Trench CT [8pm, $10]

• Wed. 4/16: Gus Baldwin & The Sketch / VVebs / Wow, Okay, Cool [8pm, $10]
• Thur. 4/17: Jentlemen Presents: Primitive Objects Release Party [8pm, $5]
• Fri. 4/18: Anvil / Don Jamieson / Midnite Hellion / Killer Kin [8pm, $20]
• Sat. 4/19: Saturday Jazz Jam: Toni Di [4pm, free!]; Heaven post-disco dance night [9pm, $5]
• Sun. 4/20: Blues Jam ft. George Lesiw [8pm, free!]

• Wed. 4/23: Drunk Ex / Jesse Fox / Kalliope Jones [8pm, $10]

SPRUCE COFFEE [952 State St.]

• Wednesdays: Open Mic Night [Sign up sheet goes out at 6pm, first come first serve. 10 minute time slots. 6:30-10pm]
• Thur. 4/3: Comedy Open Mic Night, “brew up some jokes & steep in the laughter! [7pm signups, 4 min time slots]
• Mon. 4/7: Lily T, Maximiano, Mother Juniper [music 7-10pm, $5-10 cover]
• Tue. 4/8: The HappenChance, Anna Heuther (debuting new single Anywhere You’d Go [7pm, $10 suggested donation]
• Sat. 4/12: Writer’s Group, 10-11:30am]
• Mon. 4/14: Craft Night [moved back a week this month, 7-10pm]
• Fri. 4/18: Decoster Universe, Karen Hogg [8pm]