150+ events, one Festival. It all happens in New Haven, Connecticut.

Schedule of Events:

9:30am: Juneteenth - New Haven Green
Bike Tour / 3 hrs / Free Reservations

Take a bike tour through history showcasing New Haven's rich community of Black creativity and innovation, past and present. The ride will take in key historical and cultural landmarks where African and African-Americans have left their imprint on the history of New Haven and beyond. The journey will cover the late 1700s to the present day.

Difficulty: Easy
Terrain: On Road and flat
Distance: 12 Miles

11:00am: Explore What's Queer About Downtown New Haven - Corner of Crown Street and Orange Street
1 hr 30 min / Free Reservations

Take a walking tour of Downtown New Haven, but seen through a queer lens. Discover a hidden history - four centuries in the making - among the nine squares in the country’s first planned city. See where Cole Porter got his kick from champagne…Doors’ front man Jim Morrison was bloodied and arrested…Bette Davis had a bumpy night…Judy and Liza played both sides of the street…Jodi Foster’s hang out the night President Reagan was shot…frisky freshmen went subterranean for their meet and greets…and the site of one of Connecticut’s first public gay executions in 1646.

2:00pm: Notorious New Haven - New Haven Green
Bike Tour / 3 hrs / Free Reservations

Traitors, theives and counterfeiters have all made a home in New Haven. Take a ride through New Haven's notorious past, a past the founders of the city would be appalled by if they knew what happened here.

2:00pm and 7:00pm: Compagnia De’ Colombari: King Lear - University Theatre
2 Hours

Compagnia de’ Colombari’s KING LEAR, adapted and directed by Karin Coonrod, is a raw, primal, and potent “paper crown” Lear that strips down the Shakespearian classic to its essence. An ensemble of ten actors ranging in age and gender all embody King Lear at the beginning. One by one, they strip off their paper crowns, transform into other characters, and conduct a take-over of the text and the theatre space. Spreading across the play’s treacherous psychic cartography, the performers dig deep into the internal and external voyage of a mighty king who loses and then finds himself again after arduous challenges.

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5:00pm: Cecelia - Alexander Clark Stage on the New Haven Green
Celtic Fusion
1 hr 30 min / Free

You are invited to delight in the enchanting sounds of Cecilia! This dynamic band effortlessly blends traditional, Celtic, and Quebecois music, creating a whirlwind of musical magic. From skillfully arranged pieces to influences ranging from contemporary to classical, jazz, and swing styles, their performances are a true celebration of musical fusion. Get up and dance as you won’t be able to sit still!

6:45pm: The Ebony Hillbillies - Alexander Clark Stage on the New Haven Green
Americana / 1 hr 30 min / Free

Get ready to be swept away by the infectious tunes of The Ebony Hillbillies – the last African-American String Band in America! Keeping essential traditions alive with a fresh twist, they blend pop, country, bluegrass, folk, rock, and jazz into an untamed, joyful sound. From appearances at NYC’s music under New York to captivating performances today, they bridge generations and transcend cultural boundaries. Join us for a toe-tapping, heartwarming experience that honors musical heritage and celebrates unity!