Summer hits a high note this week with a packed musical lineup—plus oysters, art, game nights and more.
MONDAY, AUGUST 10
Bridge Night
7–8:30 p.m. | Institute Library
Experienced players and beginners alike can try their hands at a low-key evening of the trick-taking card game at the Institute Library.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11
Jukebox 45 Showband
7–8:30 p.m. | North Haven Green
Jukebox 45 rewinds the clock with hits from the ’50s and ’60s as part of North Haven’s Music Under the Stars series. Can’t make it? They’ll do it again Sunday evening on the Madison Green.
Waylon Wyatt
8 p.m. | Toad’s Place | $25
The young viral sensation brings his stripped-down country and Americana songs to Toad’s in support of his heartfelt new album.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12
Stetson Invitational Youth Slam
3–8 p.m. | Stetson Library/Q House
Young poets step up to the mic for a spoken-word competition hosted by New Haven Poet Laureate Yex. It's one of many Black Wall Street Festival events this week.
Mahjong on the Patio
5–7 p.m. | Bear’s Smokehouse
Mahjong, the popular game among Chinese men and Jewish women is seeing broadened favor these days. Tiles hit the tables outdoors at Bear’s for an evening of smoked meats—and opponents.
Mariposas Galácticas
8 p.m. | Cafe Nine | $18
The 7-piece Philadelphia group promises "Andean musical ancestries blended together with punkified ancient Jewish melodies." To us, it sounds like a danceable good time.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
Beachcomber Night
4–7 p.m. | Downtown Madison
Downtown Madison turns into an evening street party with live music, food trucks, shopping and tastings from local breweries, wineries and distilleries.
Tony Falcone Gallery Closing Reception
5 p.m. | Lost in New Haven | $10
Meet artist Tony Falcone and get a final look at the sketches, models and original works behind his enormous Sports Haven mural and other New Haven scenes.
Summer @ The Well: Jeff Brock Quartet
6–10 p.m. | Yale Schwarzman Center
Engineer by day, jazz musician by night: Yale engineering dean Jeff Brock leads his quartet for the final Summer @ The Well of the season.
Jon Batiste
7 p.m. | Westville Music Bowl | $68+
The Grammy- and Oscar-winning pianist, singer and composer brings his range of soul, pop, jazz and classical music our way.
Tim Cappello
8 p.m. | Cafe Nine | $20 in adv.
Yes, that muscle-bound saxophone-playing hunk from The Lost Boys and Tina Turner's We Don’t Need Another Hero. Presumably bringing cult-film energy—and plenty of sax appeal to the stage.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
Milford Oyster Festival
5–10 p.m. | Fowler Field | $8
Milford’s biggest summer weekend starts Friday night with oysters, food, drinks, rides and live music. Don't miss the talented kids in School of Rock kicking things off at 5:30.
Shaded Soul
7 p.m. | Old Grove Park
Shaded Soul brings Motown, R&B, rock and dance favorites to the West Haven shoreline. Don't forget your chairs—and dancing shoes.
True Crime Trivia
7 p.m. | Armada Brewing
Fans of unsolved mysteries, Crime Junkie-style podcasts and "alternative theories" are encouraged to test their knowledge for bragging rights and prizes while sipping beers inspired by fantasy role playing games.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
Fair on the Half Shell
9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Milford Green
Before the oysters take over Fowler Field again, downtown Milford fills with more than 300 vendors, food trucks, live music and family activities.
Blessed Michael McGivney Feast Day Celebration
12–3 p.m. | McGivney Pilgrimage Center
Celebrate the life of New Haven priest and Knights of Columbus founder Michael McGivney with activities, food, a gallery program and an author talk.
Black Wall Street Festival
12–8 p.m. | New Haven Green
The fifth annual incarnation of BWS fills the Green with vendors, food, art, performances and community programming.
Bendigo Fletcher
8 p.m. | Space Ballroom
Kentucky band Bendigo Fletcher brings its poetic lyrics and psychedelic indie-folk rock to Hamden.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
Mantua-Maker and Milliner: An Exploration of Women’s Trades in the 18th Century
12–4 p.m. | Pardee-Morris House
Historical researcher Emily Stringham uses reproduction clothing to show us how women did the difficult work of making gowns, mantuas and accessories in the 1700s.
Branford Riverfest
12–5 p.m. | Branford River Boat Launch
The first Branford Riverfest aims to bring an afternoon of live music to the waterfront for a laid-back Sunday by the river.
Written by Daily Nutmeg Staff. Readers are encouraged to verify times, locations, prices and other details before attending events.
