There goes the neighborhood. Banton Street, we knew you when. BAR welcomes a New Orleans funk ensemble. The Ramones are now French. Books are food. And Wonderland is 150 years old.
Monday, April 13
Back to Banton
The North Haven neighborhood of Banton Street is remembered with a documentary film by Walter Mann, an exhibit of maps and photos from Susan McCaslin, and a panel discussion, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mitchell Branch Library. 37 Harrison St. (203) 946‑8117.
Country Fare
Trad country & western duo Brennen Leigh and Noel McKay strum and croon at Cafe Nine, 250 State St. (203) 789‑8281.
Tuesday, April 14
Ceremonial Dance
The Shwe Man Tahbin Zat Pwe Troupe presents “An Evening of Music and Dance from Myanmar” 7:30 p.m. at Coop High School (177 College St., 203 – 432-5062).
Wednesday, April 15
Who Let the Dawgz In?
So many of the free Wednesday rock shows at BAR are indie or alt- or underground, it’s notable that tonight’s is the Funky Dawgz Brass Band, a UConn combo which blends the funk with a New Orleans jazz groove and tons of horns. The opening act is a more contemporary funk-rock act, MOJO, from Black Rock, Connecticut. 9 pm. 254 Crown St.
Thursday, April 16
Earthy
Mitchell Branch Library (37 Harrison St., 203 – 946-8117) is holding an Earth Day Celebration with “recycled crafts and games” and “messy fun for kids of all ages” from 3 to 5 p.m. Earth Day is apparently a flexible concept, since the Wilson Branch library is holding a similar celebration two days from now, April 18, at 1 p.m. (The international celebration of Earth Day is really April 22.)
Earthier
There’s a benefit for EcoWorks, “the only creative reuse center in Connecticut,” 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Lyric Hall (827 Whalley Ave., 203 – 389-8885). There’s live music, refreshments, crafts activities, and a silent auction.
Spot On
ArtSpot!, the “arts & culture happy hour” hosted by the Arts Council of Greater New Haven, is meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. at The Gallery at EleMar on Shelton Ave. For details, contact the Arts Council at (203) 772‑2262. $15, $10 Arts Council members.
Head Music
The Wool Hats String Band demonstrates its pluck at Stella Blues (204 Crown St., 203 – 752-9764).
Friday, April 17
Movie Day
It being school vacation week, there’s a four-hour “Kids Movie Marathon” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the main (Ives) New Haven Free Public Library, 133 Elm St.
No Room! No Room!
At the main (Ives) New Haven Free Public Library, 133 Elm St., they’re marking the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s immortal Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with a Mad Tea Party from 2 to 3 p.m. For ages six and up. (203) 946‑8129.
Saturday, April 18
Eat Read Love
Creative Arts Workshop’s annual Edible Book Tea is today. It’s an unjuried art event where participants bring food that’s made to look literary, then have tea and enjoy each other’s book/food/art. The drop-off time is between 9 and 10 a.m.; the show is from 10 a.m. to noon. 80 Audubon St. (203) 562‑4927.
Shadow Plays
Yale’s undergraduate African-American drama troupe, The Heritage Theater Ensemble, performs scenes from plays featured in the current “Casting Shadows: Performance Showcase” exhibit at the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library (121 Wall St.). The plays include Richard Wright’s Native Son and Tarrel Alvin McCraney’s In the Red and Brown Water. 1 p.m. Free.
Alpine
For its season finale, the Yale Symphony Orchestra performs Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto #3 and Strauss’ “Alpine Symphony.” The piano soloist is Margret Elendsdottir. 8 p.m. 500 College St., (203) 432‑4140.
Je ne veux pas être une tête d’épingle pas plus
Los Jamones is a Ramones cover band from France. Los Jamones is a Ramones cover band from France. Los Jamones is a Ramones cover band from France. (Party Lights and The Hulls, neither of which are Ramones cover bands from France, are also playing.) 9 p.m. Cafe Nine, 250 State St. (203) 789‑8281.
Sunday, April 19
Jackhammer Time
Dancehall reggae up-and-comer QQ’s Jack Hammer Tour is at Toad’s Place, with Frassman Shane. “Jack Hammer” is QQ’s dance hit from last summer. 9 p.m. 300 York St. (203) 624-TOAD.