August 4-12 in Hamden*
Beautiful. Diverse. Community.
Summer Spotlight: Shakespeare in the Park(s)
Two great opportunities this month for Hamdenites to enjoy “Shakespeare in the Park”. One at Town Center Park, the other at Edgerton Park. Both free. See links below for more details on each. Plus, a new exhibition at Yale’s Sterling Memorial Library on Shakespeare’s First Folio starting on August 21st.
Berserker Theatre presents “Measure for Measure” @ Town Center Park. Four performances over three days — two evenings and two matinees. August 4th-6th. Link for more details.
Elm Shakespeare Company presents “The Merry Wives of Windsor” @ Edgerton Park. Daily performances (except Mondays) at 7:30pm for two weeks, August 18th to September 3rd. Link for more details.
This exhibit celebrates a portion of the Elizabethan Club’s rare book collections. The exhibit constellates around William Shakespeare’s First Folio (1623). The "First Folio” established Shakespeare’s iconic status. Link for more details.
Friday Aug 4
Opening Night: Shakespeare in the Park @ Hamden’s Town Center Park. “Measure for Measure” @ 6:30pm. Link for more details.
“Damn Yankees” presented by the Whitney Players Theater Company. 7pm @ Hamden High School. Link for tickets.
NHdocs @ BVFCC. 7pm. Includes a discussion with the filmmakers after the viewing. Link for more details.
American Red Cross blood drive @ Whitneyville Cultural Commons. Every Friday 12:15-6pm. Walk-ins are welcome.
Final Night: Yale Carillon Summer Concert Series. Carillonneurs from all over the world are invited to come play the bells at Harkness Tower. Concerts are free and open to the public, and are held every Friday from 7-8pm. Link for more details.
Saturday Aug 5
Final Performance: “Damn Yankees” presented by the Whitney Players Theater Company. 2pm @ Hamden High School. Link for tickets.
Shakespeare in the Park @ Hamden’s Town Center Park. “Measure for Measure” @ 2:30pm & 6:30pm. Link for more details.
Sunday Aug 6
Sugar Shack Series @ Brooksvale Park. Live music every Sunday 12-2pm. Free. Details below.
Polo in Hamden at Giant Valley Polo Club. 3pm. Link for more details.
Final Performance: Shakespeare in the Park @ Hamden’s Town Center Park. “Measure for Measure” @ 2:30pm. Link for more details.
Sunday Concert Series @ East Rock Brewing Company. Free. Live music in the beer hall from 3-6 pm. Link for details.
Monday Aug 7
Free rowing camp for Hamden HS students @ Canal Dock Boathouse. Mon-Fri 8am-12pm. Details below.
Weekly Pie Contest & Concert Series @ Beecher Park & Mitchell Library in Westville. Every Monday @ 6:30pm. Link for more details.
Tuesday Aug 8
Free Hamden boys lacrosse clinics. Details below.
STEM Bubbleology @ Miller Memorial Library. 11am. Learn all about the science and magic of bubbles with the Connecticut Water Authority. For kids in kindergarten and older. Link for more details and registration.
Thursday Aug 10
Hamden Farmers Stand @ Keefe Community Center. 11am-2pm. Details below.
Friday Aug 11
Trucks & Tunes @ Hindinger Farm. 4-7pm. Link for more details.
Happy Hour in the Plaza series with live music, food, drinks & lawn games in Temple Plaza! 4:30-7:30pm. Link for more details.
Friday Night Live Music @ Hamden’s No Worries Brewery. Link for more details.
Saturday Aug 12
2nd Annual CT Bourbon & Whiskey Festival. 6:30-8pm @ Hamden’s Knights of Columbus lodge. Sample whiskey, spirits, cigars, and single barrel picks from 20+ Connecticut area retailers, distillers, and distributors. Ticket includes buffet dinner. Link for more details and tickets.
Hamden’s “Vibin in the Park” @ Town Center Park. 2pm-8pm. Celebrating Hamden’s Caribbean diaspora and culture.
Summer Comedy Improv Series with The Regicides of A Broken Umbrella Theatre. Live @ The Stack in Westville @ 8pm.. Ages 18+, beverages of all kinds provided! Link for more details.
Hamden’s “Back to School” event @ Carusone Park. 12-3pm. Details below.
More Hamden Programs:
Register now for Hamden youth soccer this fall with HSA. Link for more details and registration.
Fall registration for Hamden Fathers baseball and softball. Details below.
Fall registration for New Era Gymnastics is now open. Link to register.
Registration is open for Common Ground’s nature-based “Kids Unplugged” after school program. Ages 5-13. Link for more details.
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