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Strange Ways Highlighted in New Haven Travel Guide June 18 2024
" Prefer something a little more unconventional? Find wall-to-wall displays of patches and other fun finds at Strange Ways."
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Pride Market @ Strange Ways! June 14 2024
Celebrate Pride Month the best way one knows how—by giving money to LGBTQ+ people! Our Monthly Mini Market is appropriately queer-themed, allowing one to give back to the community while getting something unique in return to wear, put in your home, or give as a gift.
Featured makers:
JaxtheCatalyst
Moosey
Rainbow Resin Qweens
R.D. Murphy
Strange Ways also has a slew of LGBTQ+ makers always for sale in the shop, so come visit and see what great creations these artists are making.
Queer Mixer Pride Month Edition! @ Strange Ways May 23 2024
~ 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!
~18+ only. Free to attend! Come by yourself or bring the whole posse!
Lit Fest @ Strange Ways! May 13 2024
Join us for a literary festival happening in Pitkin Plaza, right in front of Strange Ways! We are celebrating written and spoken word in all of its forms. We have an incredible assortment of local creators who will be setting up shop in Pitkin Plaza, offering everything from poetry to comic books and everything in between!
Live music in the plaza from David Taylor Coffey from 1-3pm!
Open mic and haiku-off happening inside in Strange Ways Studio from 3-5pm!
FEATURED VENDORS:
Connectic*nt Magazine
Dekaying Poetry
Di-E-Ra - Graphic Novel Artists
Divine Zine
Magical Boy Basil - Graphic Novel Artists
Mathew Duman Graphic Design - Author
Morgan Bayona Art LLC
New Haven Zine Scene
Patrick Scalisi / Connecticut Cryptids - Author
Possible Futures Book Store
Sarah Michelle Elanaya - Writer
un.packing eclectic goods & oddities - Poetry, vintage books, and other goods
Star Wars Flash Tattoo Day! May 02 2024
May for force be with you! Celebrate May 4th at Strange Ways at our New Haven, CT storefront with Stars Wars and space-themed tattoos from Ghost Daddy and Ninetails Tattoo.
First come, first served! Prices range from $100-$250. Bring cash!
Shop Dad Vlog #3 - We got Broken Into... April 22 2024
Flair Fair Pin + Patch Market @ Strange Ways April 19 2024
After years of being on hiatus (with making a mini return at the New Haven Night Market last year) we're bringing back our pin and patch market in FULL FORCE! Flair Fair will now take place outdoors in Pitkin Plaza, located right outside the Strange Ways storefront. Over a dozen artists will be tabling where you can browse, buy, chat, and more in-person with the people behind the flair you love. There will also be an After Party and on-store patch application LIVE the day of the market. Visit the official Flair Flair website for all the details!
www.TheFlairFair.com
D.I.Y. DAY @ Strange Ways! March 22 2024
Our store was broken into... $2,000 worth of product gone. March 18 2024
On March 6th our store was broke into overnight. Over $2,000 worth of product was stolen. We've been posting about it on social media, but it's time to move forward. Through the generous donations of the brands and artists donating back what was stolen, coupled with the outpouring of support from our community—our spirits have been lifted. As one of our team, Stephan Oliveira said...
“I feel like no matter what, Strange Ways keeps plugging along," he said. "We figure out a way to make things work.”
Read the CT Insider article.
