May 26 - June 3 in Hamden*
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Spring Showcase Double Feature: 4th Annual Hamden Fest & 85th Annual Memorial Day Parade
First up is the 85th Annual Hamden Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, May 29th. And then later in the week, the Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Hamden municipal government have partnered again to present the 4th Annual Hamden Fest. Saturday, June 3rd @ Town Center Park. 11am-7pm. Free parking and free admission. Check out the list of live music performances, family activities, arts & crafts, businesses, food trucks, local vendors, community services, and more… all detailed below and on the Hamden Fest website. Plus, the day begins with the Hamden Fest Half Marathon and 5k road races at 9am and 9:30am, respectively. Link to register.
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Friday May 26
Happy Hour Jazz. 5:30-7pm. The Institute Library hosts a weekly gathering to listen to its collection of classic jazz LPs. Link for more details.
Saturday May 27
New Haven Ballet spring performance. 1pm @ Shubert Theater. Link for more details and tickets.
Spring Glen Art Walk. 11am-3pm. Accompanied by live music @ BVFCC. Details below.
“Family Fishing Celebration” @ Beaver Pond Park next to SCSU. Free. Learn about fishing methods, gear, safety, pond ecology, sportsmanship, and where to catch your own fish. Link for more details and registration.
Saturday May 28
CT Classic Car Show @ QU. 12 noon. Details below.
Monday May 29
85th Annual Hamden Memorial Day Parade. Details below.
Tuesday May 30
Tuesday Night Training (“TNT”) hosted by the Hamden Fire Department. 6:30-8:30pm @ HMS Auditorium. Details below.
Yale Pathways to Science for 6th-8th graders and their families. Open to Hamden students. Join Philippe Reekie, a Yale Astrobiologist, is about to embark on a virtual tour through our Solar System. On this trip, Philippe will introduce our celestial neighbors, describing what’s so special about them, and how we can study these alien worlds here on Earth. Get hands-on with real extraterrestrial materials and extremely rare Earth materials while we embark on a cosmic voyage. Link to register.
Wednesday May 31
“Playing Images” @YUAG. 12:30-1:30pm. Free. A performance by the Haven String Quartet, accompanied by conversation, close looking at images, and a question-and-answer session. This program is part of an ongoing series that encourages participants to reflect on the experience of listening to music while looking at art. Link for more details.
Friday June 2
Hamden Pride flag raising ceremony followed by community conversations dinner and forum. 5pm @ Hamden Memorial Town Hall. Link for more details.
NHSO performs Aretha: A Tribute @ the Lyman Center for the Performing Arts @ SCSU @ 7:30pm. Known as the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin left an indelible mark on the music industry with her powerful voice, magnetic stage presence, and unwavering commitment to her craft. The New Haven Symphony Orchestra will celebrate this American music legend in Aretha: A Tribute. Link for tickets.
Described as one the most innovative dance companies to have achieved world acclaim in the last half century, the NATIONAL DANCE THEATRE COMPANY (NDTC) OF JAMAICA blends the lore, music and dance traditions of Jamaica, Africa and the American South with both modern and classical ballet forms, dance performances, training and engagement programs for all people. Link for tickets.
NHdocs Documentary Series @ BVFCC. Double Feature with 2 films on housing, followed by a moderated conversation with the film directors and Babs Rawls Ivy. 7pm. Tickets at the door. Link for more details.
Saturday June 3
6th Annual Dragon Boat Regatta @ Canal Dock Boathouse. 8am-2pm. A great day of fun on the waterfront with music, friendly competition, food and beverages. Link for more details.
The Bonsai Society of Greater New Haven is hosting their annual show. FREE and open to the public. Edgerton Park Carriage House. 10am-4pm. Demo at 1pm. Link for more details.
“Toddler Tunes” @ BVFCC. 10:30am. Link for more details.
Mill River Hike in East Rock Park. 10am. Details below.
Half Marathon and 5k Road Race. 9am and 9:30am, respectively. Link to register.
Hamden Fest. 11am-4pm. Link for more details.
Hamden Food in the News:
Ali Baba’s Kitchen: Years of success in Hamden already, and now a really nice redesign of the restaurant interior. Link and link. Plus a NHR article (“Hidden Treasure in Hamden”). And a story from the NHI.
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