Events for 06/25/2023

9:00am

Tours 2023

Back to School

New Haven has a diverse education program from public/private schools to magnet/charter/regional schools to home schooling, where every individual has a place to learn. On this ride you will learn about all the educational opportunities available in New Haven.

10:00am

Family 2023

New Inca Son

New Inca Son is a renowned Andean Folk ensemble that has performed throughout Latin America, Europe and across the United States, for people of all ages and backgrounds. Its artists hail from the Andes regions of Peru and Bolivia and perform centuries-old music and dances that have been passed along from one generation to the next. We invite you to sing along with the choruses of our music, and if the Spirits move you, to dance with us as well.

11:15am

Family 2023

Polyglot Theatre: Bees

Explore a buzzing, humming hive of activity, as three human-sized Bees busy themselves in the creation of a community alongside children who transform into bees as they play. Australian based company, Polyglot, brings a joyfully interactive world that welcomes us into community, wonder, and imagination!

12:00pm

Family 2023

New Inca Son

New Inca Son is a renowned Andean Folk ensemble that has performed throughout Latin America, Europe and across the United States, for people of all ages and backgrounds. Its artists hail from the Andes regions of Peru and Bolivia and perform centuries-old music and dances that have been passed along from one generation to the next. We invite you to sing along with the choruses of our music, and if the Spirits move you, to dance with us as well.

1:15pm

Family 2023

Polyglot Theatre: Bees

Explore a buzzing, humming hive of activity, as three human-sized Bees busy themselves in the creation of a community alongside children who transform into bees as they play. Australian based company, Polyglot, brings a joyfully interactive world that welcomes us into community, wonder, and imagination!

2:00pm

Tours 2023

Scavenger Hunt

How well do you know New Haven? Test your knowledge of the Elm City and win fabulous prizes as we close out Festival 2023.

Theater 2023

Kristina Wong for Public Office

Co-Presented with Long Wharf Theatre

In her celebrated theatrical work, Kristina Wong crosses the aesthetics of campaign rallies and church revivals to tell her unique journey from performance artist to public official. She used to have a bright future in reality television, now she’s become part of the system that she used to ridicule! Don’t miss this unforgettable night of theater, politics, and comedy. Stay for a Talk Back following each performance.

2:30pm

Family 2023

Polyglot Theatre: Bees

Explore a buzzing, humming hive of activity, as three human-sized Bees busy themselves in the creation of a community alongside children who transform into bees as they play. Australian based company, Polyglot, brings a joyfully interactive world that welcomes us into community, wonder, and imagination!

3:00pm

Tours 2023

Visit the Ely Center at the Historic John Slade Ely House

Learn about the history of the Ely Center of Contemporary Art (formally known as the John Slade Ely Center of Contemporary Art) at 51 Trumbull Street in New Haven.

4:00pm

Music 2023

Sacred Land: Songs and Poems of Resilience from Ukraine

Led by celebrated producer, conductor and actor, Marika Kuzma, this unique live performance conveys a portrait of Ukraine not limited to destruction and conflict, but as a country of great cultural beauty and breadth. Experience projected images of the varied Ukrainian landscape, paired with soulful and colorful sacred and secular choral music spanning several centuries sung by Ensemble Cherubim, and interwoven with Ukrainian poetry. The 80-minute long concert is a true celebration of Ukrainian creativity and resilience.

4:30pm

Family 2023

Polyglot Theatre: Bees

Explore a buzzing, humming hive of activity, as three human-sized Bees busy themselves in the creation of a community alongside children who transform into bees as they play. Australian based company, Polyglot, brings a joyfully interactive world that welcomes us into community, wonder, and imagination!

7:30pm

More Art 2023

2023 Fellows Graduation

Congratulations to our 2023 Fellows! Celebrate with us as our high school fellowship students take center stage and graduate from their semester–long college–level course.

Drag 2023

The Intergalactic DRAGanza: Rise of the Dragons

The Intergalactic DRAGanza is a theatrical experience fusing Drag and Ball culture through a futuristic space adventure. Drag Queens across the universe must unite using the 5 elements of Vogue to RISE up and defeat an ominous threat to planet Earth. The show will feature a closing performance by American Idol top ten performer and Latina drag star, Ada Vox.

8:00pm

Theater 2023

Kristina Wong for Public Office

Co-Presented with Long Wharf Theatre

In her celebrated theatrical work, Kristina Wong crosses the aesthetics of campaign rallies and church revivals to tell her unique journey from performance artist to public official. She used to have a bright future in reality television, now she’s become part of the system that she used to ridicule! Don’t miss this unforgettable night of theater, politics, and comedy. Stay for a Talk Back following each performance.