Fwd: 👀 Upcoming Events in Westville and Downtown NHV

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May 5, 2026, 12:59:38 PMMay 5
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Dear Neighbors - 

Please see below for some activities you might want to know about Westville and Downtown New Haven. 

Enjoy today's Cinco de Mayo pleasant weather! 

Sarah 

Sarah B.  Greenblatt
Wooster Square Watch

Our Square Watch brings together Wooster Square neighbors through sharing information to enhance public safety, address quality of life issues, and promote rewarding, neighborly relationships.

Numbers to Keep Handy:
NON-EMERGENCY Police Service – 203-946-6316
NON-EMERGENCY Fire Department – 203-946-6990
ANONYMOUS TIPS - 866-888-TIPS (8477) or 203-946-6296
New Haven Police/Downtown/Wooster Square District Manager - 
Lt. David Guliuzza, dguliuzza@newhavenct.gov, 203-589-9048
Alder Amanda Martinelli - wa...@newhavenct.gov 203.676.2186
City of New Haven Health Department - nhvhealth.org
City of New Haven Snow Information Line: 203-946-7669
City of New Haven Emergency Operations:  203-946-8221
CAR TOWED? Call City Non-Emergency Police Service - 203-946-6316
City of New Haven Public Works Department (Potholes, Recycling, Bulk Trash or Appliance Pick-Up - 424 Chapel Street - 203-946-7700
See Click Fix to report an issue or concern - seeclickfix.com
City of New Haven Parks Department (Park needs) - 203-946-6960
Tree Trimming – 203-946-8004
Traffic & Parking - 203-946-8055
Livable City Initiative (LCI) – 
203-946-7090Downtown/Wooster Sq Neighborhood Specialist Elijah McLauren - 203.946.2333.
New Haven Public Schools/Choice & Enrollment – 475-220-1431
Social Services: dial "211" from any phone
Elderly Services – 203-946-7854
Historic Wooster Square Association - www.historicwoostersquare.org


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From: DowntownNHV <francesca-downt...@shared1.ccsend.com>
Date: Mon, May 4, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Subject: 👀 Upcoming Events in Downtown NHV
To: <wooster...@gmail.com>

Here is some info about what's happening in Downtown this summer - and for those of you who enjoyed A Broken Umbrella Theatre's America at 250 Photo Booth at the Cherry Blossom Festival, here is some info about their upcoming May activities this week-end in Westville (sorry it's not closer to Wooster Square). 

A Broken Umbrella Theatre Opportunities ... 
Community Creation Session
THURS NIGHT: May 7 at Coogan Pavilion (740 Whalley Avenue in Edgewood Parkfrom 7pm-9pm. FREE!
Play with A Broken Umbrella Theatre as we brainstorm for the ensemble’s next original show inspired by revolutionary New Haven’s historical and radical spirit! Using improv, research, fun and games. Great for all ages and experience levels.

Bagels in the Blackbox at The Umbrella
SATURDAY MORNINGMay 9 at 280 Blake Street from 9:30am-11am. FREE
Come grab a bagel and find out about what is coming up at The Umbrella - open house style!

Regicides - Improv Comedy!
SATURDAY NIGHTMay 9 at Coogan Pavilion (740 Whalley Avenue in Edgewood Park)
Doors Open at 7pm with music by Up On the Downbeat Band 
Regicides perform at 8pm
Beer Garden for 21+
For more info on tix and drinks: https://westvilleartwalk.org/

AND Closer to Home ... 

Movie nights, salsa, cottage food vendor call, and soccer!

Movies in the Plaza returns

THIS Wednesday!

Wednesdays at 8PM

in Pitkin Plaza (145 Orange Street)


Movies in the Plaza is back, bringing you free Wednesday night movie screenings May through October in downtown New Haven’s beloved Pitkin Plaza! Grab your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and some takeout from a local spot, and spend an evening under the stars enjoying blockbusters, nostalgic blasts from the past, cult favorites, family films for all ages, and more.


MOVIE SCHEDULE

CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE & EVENT DETAILS

Event details:

Any weather updates will be posted on the website and the Facebook event page by 3PM the day of the event. For the safety of our guests and equipment, if the forecast shows any indication of poor weather, including severe winds, the event will not be held that evening. We will try our best to reschedule every postponed movie to another night.


Parents and guardians are encouraged to research movie themes prior to attending these events with children under the age of 18. Not all movies are suitable for all ages.

New Haven Night Market

is less than two weeks away!

Friday, May 15th | 5-10PM

in Downtown New Haven's

9th Square Neighborhood

Head downtown May 15th to browse from street vendors & small 9th Square businesses, dine at downtown's delicious eateries, craft and make art at several community activity locations, get a tattoo from Showoff Ink Artistry's new neighborhood location, grab some beers at the C.I.T.A. Park lot or Trinity's Patio, and so much more!

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE NIGHT MARKET WEBSITE

A small sneak peek of the night's happenings...


Check out NXTHVN's 456 Prestissimo, a pop-up exhibition of Studio Fellow alumni and current residents: Anindita Dutta (cohort 04), Fidelis Joseph (cohort 05), and Napoles Marty (cohort 06). Titled after an extremely fast tempo, this presentation of artworks looks at the swift movement of the body through abstraction.

Get ready for a live, nerve-wracking pottery demonstration with The New Haven Pottery Studio! They will bring their pottery wheel out of the workshop and to the street to exhibit the full process of wheel throwing in action. Stop by to learn more about the craft, ask questions, sign up for a class, or browse a selection of finished handmade pieces available for purchase.

In 2020, our Straight Up Art mural program funded multiple murals including Michael DeAngelo’s Color Balance featured for years behind the Night Market Stage. Visit the stage area on the corner of Crown & Orange Streets during the Night Market as he works live, reworking his 2020 work into something fresh for the neighborhood!

Showoff Ink is making their grand return back to the Ninth Square Neighborhood!

Welcome them to their new space at 49 Orange Street!

Stop in to sign up for a tattoo slot before they run out to grab your permanent Night Market souvenir!


The Orange Street Promenade returns with...

Salsa in Ninth Square!


First event: Thursday, May 28th

6-8:30PM on 
the Orange Street Promenade
(49-71 Orange Street)


Salsa in the Ninth Square returns Thursday, May 28 at 6PM!

From 6-6:45PM the Promenade will host beginner salsa lessons before you dance the night away from 6:45-8:30PM! Salsa nights will be twice a month through August!

CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE & EVENT DETAILS

Event details:

Free to attend and enjoy!

Any weather updates will be posted on the website and the Facebook event page by 3PM the day of the event. For the safety of our guests and equipment, if the forecast shows any indication of poor weather, the event will not be held that evening.

Call for Cottage Food & Farm Vendors - Sunday Markets


New this summer - Sunday Markets on the New Haven Green! We are currently looking for vendors in the categories below.

  • Pickles & pickled goods
  • Jams, jellies
  • Honey
  • Mushrooms
  • Seafood
  • Meat products
  • Groups wanting to run craft/making/activity demos (Example: seedling planting, knitting, etc.)


We DO NOT need food trucks or carts, baked goods, produce, packaged teas, prepared hot food vendors, or retail products.

CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR SIGN UP FORM & FURTHER DETAILS

SAVE THE DATES...

World Cup screenings in Pitkin Plaza!


First event: Thursday, June 11th at 3PM

Mexico v. South Africa (Group A)

in Pitkin Plaza (145 Orange Street)


Join other sports fans at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Screenings this June & July!

In partnership with Trinity Bar & Restaurant, this summer Pitkin Plaza transforms into the World Cup Village! Grab a seat, grab a snack using World Cup Dining Promos offered by local businesses, and witness some GOOOOOOOOOOOOOALLLLS!

CLICK HERE FOR EVENT INFO & SCHEDULE

Free to attend and view in Pitkin Plaza. Full schedule on event website. Games shown outside in Pitkin Plaza unless otherwise indicated. Screenings that cannot be shown in Pitkin Plaza will be available to watch inside with our event partner, trinity bar & restaurant.

Find all of ours hosted events in one place!


We have a variety of movie nights, sports screenings, markets, and more coming up so make sure to check out our schedule and add those dates to your calendar!


Click here for our full event schedule

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