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

Schedule of Events:

11:00am: Tapping the Possibilities - Regional Water Authority Recreational Area
Guided Tour / 1 hr / Free Reservations

A hands on tour of the Whitney Water Treatment plant. Where the water comes from and what it takes to get to you our customers.

3:00pm: Afghan Women's Narratives through Art: Exploring Themes of Identity & Home - Kehler Liddell Gallery
Guided Tour / 1 hr / Free Reservations

By the end of 2024, United Nations expects 130 million people worldwide to be forcibly displaced from their homes by conflict, persecution, natural disasters, and other extreme events. 5,000 refugees have been resettled in New Haven. How can we get to know our refugee neighbors, offer support as they build new lives and be a part of the healing process?

This unique exhibit showcases the artistic creations from two expressive arts initiatives by CRIW- The Collective for Refugee and Immigrant Women’s Wellbeing, which allowed mostly preliterate women from rural Afghanistan who are often unheard due to barriers of language, gender, poverty and education, to tell their own stories through their photographs and hand sewn “story cloths”.

During World Refugee Week, join Hossna Samadi, cofounder of CRIW and former Afghan refugee, as she guides you through this rare and powerful glimpse into their rich and vibrant representations of strength, identity, love of homeland and memories of loss, as expressed in this exhibit. CRIW - The Collective for Refugee and Immigrant Women’s Wellbeing - hopes this public exhibition can serve as a catalyst for conversations to break barriers, foster cultural understanding and build a more compassionate community.

5:00pm: Stokley Williams - Alexander Clark Stage on the New Haven Green
3 hrs 30 min / Free

Get ready to groove with R&B and Soul sensation Stokley Williams from Mint Condition! With a GRAMMY-nominated career as a vocalist, songwriter, producer, and multi- instrumentalist, Stokley has collaborated with music icons like Prince, Whitney Houston, and Janet Jackson. Known for his soulful voice and electrifying performances, Stokley brings his chart-topping hits like “Organic” and “Levels” to the stage. DJs SW1 and Hollywood will warm us up along with Connecticut favorite, Ricky Alan Draughn and his band. Join your hosts comedian Freddie Ricks (Shaft, Baby Boy, Strays) and Hollywood for an unforgettable night of smooth rhythms and soulful melodies!

8:00pm: The 7 Fingers: Duel Reality - University Theatre
Presented in Partnership with Yale Schwarzman Center
1 hr 15 min

All’s fair in love and war. You won’t want to miss this exhilarating performance with Montreal’s renowned arts collective, the 7 Fingers. In “Duel Reality” they combine acrobatics, theater, dance, multimedia, music, and storytelling, and present human stories with superhuman skills. Stripping down circus spectacle to its thrilling essence, they breathe new life into Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Witness a lively arena where two groups collide in playful competition and fierce conflict, all while star-crossed lovers steal the show, proving that love triumphs, even amidst rivalry. Don’t miss this thrilling blend of acrobatics and emotion!

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