International Festival of Arts & Ideas

International Festival of Arts & Ideas Bringing together communities through Great Art & Big Ideas 🏆 #3 Best Art Festival by USAToday’s 10best 2026 • Visit ARTIDEA.ORG | Festival 2026: May-June
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06/17/2026

A Sneak Peek of PILOBOLUS UP! Umbrella Project 👀☂️

⏰️ FINAL CHANCE! (2 DAYS LEFT) 🔥 Pilobolus takes the stage THIS THURSDAY at the Shubert Theatre to bring their world-re...
06/16/2026

⏰️ FINAL CHANCE! (2 DAYS LEFT) 🔥 Pilobolus takes the stage THIS THURSDAY at the Shubert Theatre to bring their world-renowned blend of movement, creativity, and imagination to the Festival. With their Other Worlds Collection, they transform movement into something unexpected, playful, and physically stunning.

🎟️ Tickets are selling quickly. Grab yours now at ARTIDEA.org/pilobolus to secure your spot before it's too late!

A luxury safari in Tanzania. A cozy Connecticut getaway. A custom manicure. A freshly cleaned home.These are just A FEW ...
06/15/2026

A luxury safari in Tanzania. A cozy Connecticut getaway. A custom manicure. A freshly cleaned home.

These are just A FEW of the experiences waiting in the Motion in Time Gala Silent Auction!

One item we're especially excited about is a 7-Day Luxury Safari Adventure for two in the Serengeti, generously donated by The Singing Grass Collection. Imagine days spent exploring the savannah, spotting wildlife, and taking in some of the world's most breathtaking landscapes...

You'll also find local favorites and unique experiences from businesses across our community.

Every bid helps support the International Festival of Arts & Ideas and the programs that bring people together through art, culture, and conversation.

Take a look, place your bids, and you might just discover your next adventure!

For more information, visit ARTIDEA.org/Gala2026

From our friends at the Shubert: Enjoy 25% off tickets to Joe Avati and Electric Avenue: The 80s MTV Experience! ✨️ Abou...
06/15/2026

From our friends at the Shubert: Enjoy 25% off tickets to Joe Avati and Electric Avenue: The 80s MTV Experience! ✨️

About Joe Avati: Internationally acclaimed comedian Joe Avati has spent 30 years entertaining audiences worldwide with his hilarious and relatable take on growing up in an Italian family. Known for his sharp wit and family-friendly humor, Avati’s comedy resonates across generations and cultures alike.

About Electric Avenue: What if you could experience all of the youthful energy and sonic celebration that was 1980s New Wave & Radio Pop? Every sound. Every nuance. Every feeling. At an Electric Avenue show, 80s music is alive and well.
Get tickets at Shubert.com.

Link: https://my.shubert.com/events

Heroes. Tricksters. Legends. Love stories. Join Wurtele Gallery Teachers for an afternoon of storytelling inspired by ar...
06/14/2026

Heroes. Tricksters. Legends. Love stories. Join Wurtele Gallery Teachers for an afternoon of storytelling inspired by artworks from across the Yale University Art Gallery’s collection. Journey through folktales, myths, and sagas from around the world and discover the timeless stories hidden within the art.

June 17 | 12:30–1:30PM
Yale University Art Gallery

https://buff.ly/yi8g2eM

Your gala ticket gets you MUCH MORE than just dinner and a performance.... After Pilobolus's Other Worlds Collection, Mo...
06/12/2026

Your gala ticket gets you MUCH MORE than just dinner and a performance.... After Pilobolus's Other Worlds Collection, Motion in Time Gala guests are invited to take part in the UP! Umbrella Project, an immersive experience where YOU become part of the artwork!!

Using illuminated umbrellas developed in collaboration with MIT, participants create a stunning landscape of light, color, and movement alongside the artists of Pilobolus themselves.

Get your ticket before time runs out. Spots are limited. Trust us, you won't want to miss this!

https://buff.ly/b4ZkiWL

Step inside the Yale University Art Gallery for a journey through American art and history. Join Gallery staff on June 2...
06/12/2026

Step inside the Yale University Art Gallery for a journey through American art and history. Join Gallery staff on June 24 for a series of spotlight talks exploring a quilt created for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, historic Connecticut interiors, and the work of renowned painter Hans Hofmann!

Meet by the central column in the Gallery lobby. Space is limited.

June 24 | 12:30–1:30PM
Yale University Art Gallery

https://buff.ly/JF5YLyT

Somi doesn’t just perform music. She builds WORLDS 🌍 through sound. Drawing from jazz, African musical traditions, and s...
06/11/2026

Somi doesn’t just perform music. She builds WORLDS 🌍 through sound. Drawing from jazz, African musical traditions, and storytelling, her work is layered, intentional, and unforgettable.

🎟️ See her live: ARTIDEA.ORG/somi

The Juneteenth Market & Village transforms the New Haven Green into a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and co...
06/09/2026

The Juneteenth Market & Village transforms the New Haven Green into a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and community ❤️🖤💚

Spend the day exploring vendors, food, music, and experiences that honor freedom, resilience, and Black culture.

📍 June 20
🎟 FREE: https://buff.ly/wnpKTen

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