Events Calendar
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CALENDAR – October 2024
Location is New Haven unless noted otherwise.
*=Wheelchair accessible
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Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6-:30 p.m.
New Haven Library community workshop for Spanish speakers. Wilson Branch, 303 Washington Ave. *
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 6-7:30 p.m.
New Haven Library community workshop for English speakers. Stetson Branch, 197 Dixwell Ave. *
Thursday, Oct. 3, 3-4:30 p.m.
Attention voters of New Haven! Election Day is fast approaching. Do you have questions? Join Shannel Evans, the New Haven Democratic Registrar of Voters, for a presentation with info for first time voters, voting for college students, and the role of the poll worker. Other topics will also be covered. Info: please call the Main Library Info Desk 203-946-8130. Ives Main Library, 133 Elm St. *
Thursday, Oct. 3, 6-7:30 p.m.
Women’s Entrepreneurship Meetup, a collaborative community to empower and support women in starting, growing, and sustaining their businesses. Help each other succeed. Info: Alexandria Robison, 203-946-8130, ext. 388. Ives Main Library, 133 Elm St.
Saturday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Kulturally LIT Fest: Baldwin Forever. Fifth annual Kulturally LIT Fest: Baldwin Forever, a celebration of the centennial year of James Baldwin, one of the most influential voices in Black literature. Engaging panels, hands-on workshops, and powerful performances. ConnCat, 4 Science Park. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/2xb6eweu. *
Sunday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.
Out of the Darkness Community Walk to Prevent Suicide. Town Center Park, Hamden.
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Monday, Oct, 7, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Mindfulness Matters: Make a Change in One Second, One Thought, One Breath, a workshop lead by Prabha Makayee, a practitioner and facilitator of mindfulness events in CT. Wilson Library, 203-946-2228, 303 Washington Ave. *
Tuesday, Oct 8, 6-7:30 p.m.
New Haven Library community workshop for Mandarin speakers. Ives Main Library, 133 Elm St. *
Thursday-Friday, Oct. 10-11
Yale Clean Energy Conference. Keynotes, content speakers, workshops, poster presentations, network building activities. Register in advance [not a free event] at https://community.cbey.yale.edu/events/82733. Yale School of Management, 165 Whitney Ave. *
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11-12
Creative U: free two-day professional development conference to equip creatives with tools, resources and community to elevate their crafts and careers. Attendees will engage in immersive and topic-specific workshops that are curated to enhance their knowledge and confidence in navigating the arts and culture sector. Details, registration forms for each event, Full-Ride Scholarship form at www.creativeu.us. Career Fair: Oct. 11, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Orientation Party: Oct, 11, 6-11 p.m., both at Canal Dock Boathouse, 475 Long Wharf Dr. * Creative U Summit: Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. SCSU – Adanti Student Center, 345 Fitch St. *
Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sleeping Giant State Park Centennial Celebration. Celebrate 100 years since the park opened to the public! Activities include food trucks, community partner tables, guided hikes, and more! Details: https://tinyurl.com/5r2jb4m5.
Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Compassionfest 2024 uniting like-minded people who believe in justice, kindness, equality, and compassion. Features diverse vendors, vegan food, and activities for all ages. 1253 Whitney Ave., Hamden *
Saturday, Oct. 12, 1-7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 13. 2-6 p.m.
Amplify the Arts Festival. Amplifying the voices and perspectives of youth, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities in Hamden. Local art, music, food vendors. The Eli Whitney Barn, 940 Whitney Ave. Hamden
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Latine and Puerto Rican Voices for Environmental Justice Roundtable. In celebration of Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month, Save the Sound and the Connecticut Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity, and Opportunity (CWCSEO) are partnering for a discussion focused on understanding the environmental challenges faced by Latine communities in Connecticut, while also highlighting Latine leaders’ dedication to creating a more sustainable and equitable future for all. Register at https://www.savethesound.org/roundtable. Room 2A, Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Ave., Hartford. *
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Afghan Women’s Narratives through Art Exhibit showcases the art from two expressive arts initiatives allowing mostly preliterate women from rural Afghanistan, often unheard due to barriers to language, gender, poverty and education, to tell their own stories. Opening reception with exhibit presentation, refugee & immigrant volunteer info, and henna artistry. Catered by Sanctuary Kitchen & Havenly. Wilson Library, 303 Washington Ave.*
Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m.
One Hundred Years of Baldwin Book Club. Celebrate 100 years since James Baldwin’s birth by discussing “If Beale Street Could Talk” at Possible Futures Bookstore, in collaboration with Kulturally Lit. 318 Edgewood Ave. *
Friday, Oct. 18, 2-3 p.m.
Author Patrick Scalisi and artist Valerie Ruby-Omen talk about their award-winning book, Connecticut Cryptids, explaining the concepts of “cryptozoology” and “cryptids,” followed by a live storytelling session on the chapter specific to New Haven. Ives Main Library, 133 Elm St. *
Saturday, Oct. 19, 12-4 p.m.
The SWIFT Sustainability Expo invites leading energy professionals to engage the community in dialogue about current energy industry trends, uniting everyday consumers with personnel from both public and private energy corps, in a unique and vibrant setting at the iconic Swift Factory, Free. 10 Love Lane, Hartford.
Monday, Oct. 21-Thursday, Oct. 24, 3:30-6:15 p.m.
Introduction to Computer Literacy with CfAL for Digital Inclusion, a 10.5-hour in-person computer class held over 3 or 4 days. Classes are offered at multiple locations. Eligible participants may also receive a free refurbished desktop computer after completing the class. You must attend each day to be eligible. New Haven Adult Education, 580 Ella T Grasso Blvd. Register (required): https://tinyurl.com/hu6wt2jj
Monday, Oct. 21, 6-7 p.m.
Learn about Save the Sound’s plan to turn 102 acres of unused green space into a state park, protecting these natural spaces from future development. Mitchell Library, 37 Harrison St. *
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4-5:30 p.m.
Council on African Studies Lecture Series: America’s Self-Defeating Policy in Sudan. Luce Hall, 34 Hillhouse Ave. *
Thursday, Oct, 24, noon-1:30 p.m.
Un-seeing Gaza: Israeli Visual Politics in a Time of Genocide. Rebecca L. Stein, cultural anthropologist, researching linkages between culture and politics in Israel in the context of the Israeli military occupation and legacy of the Palestinian dispossession and the author and/or editor of five books in the field of anti-colonial Israel/Palestine studies. Luce Hall, 34 Hillhouse Ave. *
Thursday, Oct. 24, 6-7 p.m.
Edgar Allan Poe was born 215 years ago and died 175 years ago in Baltimore. Or did he? The master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, returns for an evening of mystery and horror. Learn the truth behind the life, death, and legacy of this American legend. Enjoy your favorite stories and poems performed live by actor Campbell Harmon. Fair Haven Branch Library, 182 Grand Ave. *
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Tuesday, Nov. 5
Voting day. There is a ballot question this year. *
Thursday, Nov. 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
CT Citizen Action Group (CCAG) Anniversary and Awards Celebration presenting the Laddie Michalowski Community & Labor Award to Lynne Ide and the Nancy Benedict Social Justice Award to Reggy Saint Fortcolin. For tickets and info: [email protected]. Thomas Hooker Live! (in the Colt Complex), 1 Sequassen St., Hartford *
More Calendars to Check Out:
beinecke.library.yale.edu/calendar
calendar.yale.edu
downtownnewhaven.com/nhv-events
events.newhavenarts.org
events.newhavenindependent.org
infonewhaven.com/things-to-do/activities-calendar/
neverendingbooks.net/calendar
newhavenlist.com
nhfpl.libcal.com
visitnewhaven.com/events-calendar/
web.library.yale.edu/film/screenings