NXTHVN Performs: Black History’s NXT Future
Saturday, February 21
6PM-8PM
Free RSVP on Eventbrite
Join us for an evening of spoken word featuring New Haven Poet Laureate Yexandra Diaz and live music featuring students from Music Haven. This year, our annual high school apprentice-led program invites performers to share poetry, short stories, and music that honor their ancestors.
This is a free, teen-centered program. All ages are welcome.
To sign up to perform, fill out this form.
Performers: Consider the impact of those who came before you and how you will impact the generations that come after you. Feel free to respond to these prompts: “to my ancestors…” or “when I am an ancestor…” This theme is inspired by our summer-fall 2025 exhibition, Reverence: An Archival Altar, which celebrated everyday Black New Haven greats.