From: City of New Haven Economic Development <mpis...@newhavenct.gov>
Date: February 20, 2026 at 5:29:50 PM EST
To: pres...@historicwoostersquare.org
Subject: Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Reply-To: edi...@newhavenct.gov
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February 20, 2026
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
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Shining Light on Truth:
Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven
Installed at the Schwarzman Center, “Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven,” illuminates ongoing research that recovers the essential role of Black people throughout Yale and New Haven history. The exhibition puts back at the center of local storytelling people who have always been central to local history.
Visit the exhibit tomorrow, Saturday, February 21, at Community Day for an afternoon of guided tours and conversations with the exhibit's curators, designer, and contributors.
Can't make it tomorrow? Click here for additional guided tour options on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays through March 3.
Additionally, the exhibit can be viewed anytime the Schwarzman Center is open.
Monday - Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday - Friday 8am - 11pm
Saturday - Sunday 10am - 6pm
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Elm City Games Celebrates 10 Years with Free Passes and a Day of Fun!
Elm City Games invites you to join them as they celebrate their 10th anniversary with free day pass tomorrow, Saturday, February 21! See below for more information.
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Black Wall Street 2026:
Vendor Registration is Open!
Vendor registration is open for Black Wall Street 2026! Created by The Breed Ent., Black Wall Street is a festival highlighting Black and Brown business owners and creatives. The City is honored to be a supporter of Black Wall Street as the festival celebrates its fifth anniversary!
Click here to register and click here to learn more about the festival.
Register by February 28th
and get a $50 discount!
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Black History Month Business After Hours!
Enjoy an evening of celebration, connection, and community
Celebrate Black History Month at a special Business After Hours event hosted by The Lab at ConnCORP and the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, February 26, from 5:30–7:00 PM at The Lab. Please see below for more information.
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"New Haven 2023 Top 52 Places to Visit" by Raheem Nelson
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City of New Haven | 165 Church Street 165 Church Street | New Haven, CT 06510 US
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