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Zip 06505 (New Haven) 06505
Weekend of February 13-15, 2026
WEEKEND SNAPSHOT
Cold and clear; highs near 34°F, lows reaching 19°F. No significant snow forecasted.
Valentine's reservations are at 95% capacity downtown; expect heavy pedestrian traffic near the Shubert and Omni Hotel.
⚡ If You Only Do One Thing
Yale Opera: Giacomo Puccini’s 'La bohème'
Saturday, Feb 14 at 7:30 PM & Sunday, Feb 15 at 2:00 PM
"It is the premier Valentine's event in New Haven, featuring world-class talent from the Yale School of Music in the historic, heated Shubert Theatre."
PRO TIP: Park at the Crown Street Garage (213 Crown St) to avoid the Temple Street bottleneck and enjoy a 3-minute heated walk through the back entrance area.
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Yale Men's Ice Hockey vs. Dartmouth
Friday, Feb 13 at 7:00 PM • Ingalls Rink (The Whale)
High-energy Ivy League hockey in one of the most architecturally famous indoor arenas in the US.
Best For: Young families and sports fans • Cost: $12 - $20
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery
Friday, Feb 13 at 7:00 PM • Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
An interactive true-crime dinner theater where the 'criminal' is hidden among the guests.
Best For: Active professionals and groups • Cost: $65+ (includes dinner)
Yale Glee Club: 'Vespers' Premiere
Friday, Feb 13 at 7:30 PM • Woolsey Hall
A grand choral performance featuring the Yale Concert Band and Glee Club in the city's most majestic acoustics.
Best For: Acoustic music lovers
Choose Your Mode
Mode: Active Professionals
New Opening: 116 Crown by Hachiroku
$$$
Fri/Sat Evening • Downtown New Haven
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Tip: Reservations for the dining room are essential; bar seating is first-come, first-served for cocktails.
Crime 101 Premiere
$15
Friday Night • Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas
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Tip: Book the 7:15 PM showing to allow for a post-movie walk to nearby wine bars.
Mode: Young Families
Yale Women’s Basketball vs. Harvard
$10
Friday, Feb 13 at 6:00 PM • John J. Lee Amphitheater
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Tip: The 'Kids Club' often has special halftime activities; check the marketing table upon entry.
Opening Weekend: GOAT (Animated)
$12
Sat/Sun Matinee • North Haven Cinemark
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Tip: North Haven Cinemark offers heated luxury loungers, ideal for a cold February afternoon.
Weekend at a Glance
Friday Evening
Yale Hockey vs. Dartmouth
Sports
Saturday Matinee
GOAT (New Release)
Family
Saturday Night
La bohème at Shubert Theatre
Valentine's Hero
Sunday Afternoon
Brunch at 116 Crown by Hachiroku
New Food
⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs
Valentine’s Day Gridlock
Saturday after 6 PM, specifically near Chapel and College Streets.
Arrive downtown at least 45 minutes before any curtain time or reservation.
I-95/I-91 Interchange Maintenance
Late Friday night (post-11 PM) affecting the North Haven/New Haven border.
Use State Street (Route 5) as an alternative route to avoid construction delays.
🍿 Movies
Top Box Office
Send Help (R) : Sam Raimi's survival thriller enters its second week as the reigning box office champion.
Dog Man (PG) : The Dav Pilkey adaptation continues to dominate the family market in its third weekend.
Mickey 17 (PG-13) : Bong Joon-ho’s sci-fi epic starring Robert Pattinson is a must-watch holdover for cinema buffs.
New This Weekend
Crime 101 (R) : A gritty, high-stakes jewel heist thriller along the California coast featuring an A-list ensemble.
GOAT (PG) : An underdog animated sports story featuring a literal goat joining the pros.
📅 Plan Ahead
Date
Event
Action
March 15, 2026
Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade
High; requires early arrival for viewing spots.
March 15-28, 2026
New Haven Spring Restaurant Week
Medium; prix-fixe menus go live online March 1st.
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