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SEXY SOBER Open Mic Night @ Strange Ways! January 19 2024

This is a lowkey, casual, and sober event to celebrate the sexy side to celebrate (or suffer through) Valentine's Day! Brin your thoughts about love, heartbreak, and everything in between. Enjoy some good vibes and light refreshments in a safe and welcoming environment, and feel free to express yourself without fear of judgement.

We are open to all forms of expression, whether it's poetry, prose, spoken word, or music (acoustic is preferred!). All people 18 years or older are welcome to join!

Please email Val at val@strange-ways.com to sign up! Walk-ins will also be welcomed, providing we have enough time--but we strongly encourage you signing up beforehand to secure your spot.

 

Valentine's Day Gift Pop-Up @ Strange Ways! January 19 2024

QUEER MIXER: Valentine's Day Edition @ Strange Ways! January 19 2024

Bringing together the LGBTQ+ community for mixing and mingling. Spread the love, and maybe you'll even grow your love life? Being queer can make you bitter, so come on in and get down for some good vibes. Maybe you'll meet someone new—friend, lover, or just a new connection!

❤️local business F.EM. shop will be vending some kinky and frisky adult toys!
❤️browse sexy vintage films and other quirky oddities from Unapproachable A/V
❤️queer owned restaurant, Blue Orchid, will provide light appetizers! Refreshments will be available as well. We encourage you to keep the good vibes going by hitting the after-party at Blue Orchid, just a quick walk down the street!
❤️ R U QUEER? If YES, you'll save 10% on any in store Strange Ways purchase during the mixer! Find the perfect gift for your Valentine.
❤️18+ only. Free to attend! Come by yourself or bring the whole posse!

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Crafters of Color Holiday Market @ Strange Ways! November 24 2023

Join us every Saturday in December leading up to Christmas for a differently themed holiday market!

We're so excited to invite back our friends from New Haven Crafters of Color! You might remember how epic their Pride Month market was, but if you weren't able to make it to that one- DON'T MISS THIS ONE! The five founding members will be joining us this time, and they have a full selection of newly crafted goods just in time for the holidays!

Featured vendors:
Beacon Craft Studio - leather everything
Bright Raven Studio - ceramics and candles
CreampuffPal - clay and resin jewelry, buttons, accessories
Wrap Artist Gems - crystal and bead jewelry, prints
Yarnshaper - 3D crochet

SUPPORT POC OWNED BUSINESSES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AND ALL YEAR LONG!

Shop local for the holidays....shop Strange Ways!

BLACK XMAS: A Dark Holiday Market @ Strange Ways! November 24 2023

Join us every Saturday in December leading up to Christmas for a differently themed holiday market!

BLACK XMAS celebrates the people who believe EVERY day should be Halloween! This curated market features a chilling array of the darkest and most delightful handmade oddities. This is the one-stop shop for all of the ghouls on your gift list this holiday season!

Featured vendors:
Forbidden Forest Arts
Graveyard Glassworks
Krampus caricatures by Bill Hernandez
Jared King
Wake the Dead

Shop local this holiday....shop Strange Ways!

QUEER MIXER: HoliGAYS Edition @ Strange Ways! November 17 2023

Strange Ways returns with another QUEER MIXER.....except this time, we're getting fancy and festive! That's right, we're going HOMO for the holiGAYS!

Join us in store for a free and friendly social gathering from 7pm-9pm. Meet new friends, reconnect with old ones, and come see for yourself why the Connecticut queer community is so special.

* Enjoy free refreshments along with catering from our friends and queer neighbors at Blue Orchid!
*As a special holiday treat, Queer folks will receive 20% off their entire purchase during the mixer, so feel free to browse and shop while we party!
*Wear your ugliest and gayest Christmas sweater to spread some cheer and maybe even attract a mate....who knows! ;)

* * SEE YOU AT THE AFTERPARTY! * *
The fun doesn't end at 9pm! We'll be closing down shop and walking down the street to continue the afterparty at Blue Orchid, who is kindly extending their hours to accommodate ours guests! Grab one of their signature mixed drink or a little bite to eat and support another incredible queer-owned business right here in the 9th Square.

Hygge Holiday Market @ Strange Ways! November 17 2023

Join us every Saturday in December leading up to Christmas for a differently themed holiday market!

We're kicking off the season like the Danish intended: HYGGE STYLE! In other words, COZY!

What the heck is hygge, you ask? It's the Danish word for "a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being". The makers in this market all emobdy the hygge lifestyle: you can expect candles, fresh baked goods, houseplants, ethereal artwork, soap, trinkets, and much more!

Featured vendors:
Big Sis Crafts
Honey Hedge Crafts
Mel Bakes
Smudge Books
Tiny Robot Candles

Shop local for the holidays....shop Strange Ways!

 

 

Small Business Saturday Gift Bazaar @ Strange Ways! October 27 2023