A NIGHTMARE ON ORANGE STREET: Art Reception, Crafters of Color Market, and Movie Screening September 14 2023

DOWNTOWN NEW HAVEN: PREPARE YOURSELVES FOR....A NIGHTMARE ON ORANGE STREET!

Join us on Friday the 13th for a spooktacular lineup of events celebrating our favorite time of the year. The teams at Strange Ways, Crafters of Color, and Downtown New Haven are teaming up for a truly legendary night of events!

DON'T MISS THIS....OR IT WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS FOREVER.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

5-PM-10PM: New Haven Crafters of Color Spooky Market at 360 State Street - Browse ghoulish handmade wares from some of the best crafters in the state! This grassroots organization is founded by people of color and celebrates their essential contributions to the local arts scene. Come out and show your support--to scare is to care!

6-8PM- Friday the 13th Art Show Opening Reception at Strange Ways, 151 Orange Street - The walls at Strange Ways will be covered with over 20 vibrantly painted/sculpted/decorated hockey masks designed by local artists from all across Connecticut. Light refreshments will be available!

6-8PM - Local DJ legend, Mo Niklz, will be taking over Pitkin Plaza with a chilling video DJ set that you won't want to miss. Enjoy yard games out in the plaza while you vibe to his creepy beats!

8-10PM - "Get Out" Movie Screening in Pitkin Plaza- "Get Out" was chosen by Crafters of Color and Strange Ways as a combination of our love for artists of color and the spookiest time of the year. Our friends at Downtown New Haven are graciously providing the movie and the exceptionally cozy atmosphere for a downtown movie screening!