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All events are FREE, unless otherwise noted. For additional information on events, locations, specifics...visit Events on NewarkPulse.com. Join our email list to get weekly reminders of all events year-round.
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Portuguese festival Friday-Sunday, June 10-12 | Parade Sunday 3pmPeter Francisco Park, IronboundVisit the park and Ferry Street for festivities that include sangria, Portuguese food stalls, children’s activities, traditional performances, DJ’s and much more! Hours: Friday 3-10pm, Sat 1-10pm, Sun 3-10pm
ROCK THE BLOCK (Party) Saturday, June 11 | 12-5pm Lincoln Park (Washington St., btw W. Kinney & Crawford)Dancing in the streets with DJ Gabe & DJ Frosty! Live Sustainable Art and unveil-ing of a new mural, food, and more!
“HERstory” BLOCK PARTY Saturday, June 18 | 2-6pm 317 Elm St. A celebration of the history of the Market St. Day Nursery (opened October 17, 1905), one of the city’s first emergency shelters for children, and 317 Elm St., the shelter’s third location, which opened in 1916 and continues to serve families and children to this day. A plaque and an award to our “she-roes,” the women who continue the work on Elm St. today, will be dedicated.
NJSO and fireworks spectacular Tuesday, June 28 | 7:30pmBranch Brook ParkIn case of rain, the concert will be held in the Cathedral Basilica and the fireworks will be rescheduled.
Ironbound thank you america festival Sunday, July 3 | starting at 4pmNewark Riverfront ParkThe Ironbound 4th of July Thank You America Festival brings for the second year a large fireworks show to the Newark Riverfront Park by the Passaic River. Celebrate Independence Day with the whole family, come early and enjoy the music, arts and craft tents, and more.
SMOOTH TRIBUTE TO MOTOWN & Fireworks Wednesday, July 6 | 7:30pmWeequahic Park
Newark Pride Fest
July 14 Flag Raising Ceremony Newark Pride Cinema @ Rutgers-Newark Kick-off Party @ 27 Mix July 15 Newark Proud Awards @ Riverfront Park Proud Awards After Party @ Taste Venue Stunts & Shows @ Rutgers-Newark July 16 Community Cookout @ Weequahic Park Live & Love Ball July 17 Praise in the Park @ Washington Park Pride Festival @ Washington Park
North Ward FestivalSunday, July 17 | 1-10pm Branch Brook Park, by the Prudential Lions (Lake area)The North Ward Festival is a multi-cultural event designed to showcase art and music in family setting. The event will open up with prayer service and feature art work and jazz music during the afternoon.
Festival de la FamiliaSunday, July 24 | 12-4pm Broadway between Broad St & Bloomfield PlaceFestival de la Familia is a family friendly event that offers live music, artistic performances, food, games, arts & crafts and more!
Latin American FestivalSunday, August 7 | 12-9pmBloomfield Ave, between Lake St & Clifton Ave, North WardLatin American food, cultural exhibitions, music, and much more.
International food & MUSIC FestivalSaturday, August 13 | 4-9pmIvy Hill ParkArt exhibits, demonstrations, music, ethnic foods from around the world and child-centered activities.
FESTIVALS
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ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVALSaturday, August 13 | 12-8pmElwood ParkLa Asociación de Barranquiteños de NJ Inc. will showcase Newark’s Latino art-ists. The fair features local artists’ works in art, music, poetry, theater, pottery, sculpture, dance and papier-mâché.
Ecuadorian Festival and ParadeSat-Sun, August 13-14 | Festival both Days | Parade SundayClover St, IronboundThe festival will feature music concerts, Ecuadorian celebrities, cuisine, arts and artifacts, activities for families, and a large parade with representatives from all Ecuadorian communities of New Jersey.
Halsey FestivalThursday, September 8 (Rain date: Sept 14) | 4-10pmHalsey Street between Central and New, DowntownHalsey Street is shut down and comes alive with music, fashion show, perfor-mances, food, drinks, vendors and more.
Brazilian DaySaturday-Sunday, September 10-11269 Ferry St, IronboundThe Brazilian Day Newark is a street festival held in the Ironbound for the past 23 years. For two days there will be music concerts, and display of Brazilian Arts and Crafts, food and drinks, and a lot of dancing.
fiestas patronales/PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADEFriday-Sunday, September 16-18Verona Avenue between Summer Ave & Avenida Puerto RicoFestival nights Friday & Saturday 5-10pm; Puerto Rican Day Parade Sunday 12-3pm.
New Community (NCC) Parade & FestivalSaturday, September 17 | 12-5pm | along South Orange AveThis year’s parade will focus on the 48-year history of New Community Corpora-tion (NCC) serving Newark residents. The parade will feature floats that power-fully illustrate a decade in the history of NCC and how it improved the quality of life for residents throughout Newark.
FESTIVALS
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Music/ConcertsSounds of the CityThursdays | 5-9pmNJPACBring your lawn chairs and blanket and enjoy a lively evening of great music. Sponsored by Horizon Foundation.
July 7 Felix Hernandez’s Rhythm Revue Dance PartyJuly 14 Tiempo LibreJuly 21 Universal Hip Hop Museum: Peace, Unity & Love ShowJuly 28 TBAAug 4 Junior Marvin’s WailersAug 11 Avery*SunshineAug 18 Tortured SoulAug 25 Bilal
Jazz in the GardenThursdays | 12:15-1:45pmNewark MuseumJazz in the Garden concerts are rain or shine from July 7th through August 4th. Admission is $5 non-members, free to children and Museum members. Lunch is available for purchase, brown-baggers are welcome.
July 7 Lenny White, DrummerJuly 14 Brandee Younger, HarpistJuly 21 Charenée Wade, VocalistJuly 28 Mino Cinelu - Reunion Drum TrioAug 4 Woody Shaw Legacy EnsembleAug 12 Friday Evening Jam Sesssion with Craig Handy & 2nd Line Smith Free for members, $10 non-members
Essex County Parks Summer ConcertsAll performances start at 7pm
July 12 Nanny Assis Independence ParkJuly 13 Trilogy Opera: 3 Mayors Veterans Memorial ParkJuly 19 Gordon James West Side ParkJuly 20 Latin Splendor Riverbank ParkJuly 30 KEMA Riverbank ParkAug 2 Richard Reiter Ivy Hill ParkAug 3 Denise Hamilton Vailsburg ParkAug 9 Frank Valdes Quintet Riverfront Park
Lincoln Park Music FestivalFriday-Sunday, July 29-31 | 12-8pmLincoln ParkThe Festival includes a wide range of musical forms including Jazz, Gospel, House and Hip Hop and sounds from the African Diaspora; Youth performance showcase, green vendors, arts and craft vendors; local restaurants, organic farmers markets produce, and more. For youth, a Kid Zone with skateboarding, basketball, literacy area, and other demonstrations.. FRIDAY: Jazz & Gospel. SATURDAY: House. SUNDAY: Hip Hop
MUSIC SPEAKSA series of lectures, photography classes, and multimedia arts to increase appreci-ation for African American musical genres and lead up to the music festival.
July 9, 16, 23 Rock the Shot Lincoln Park Free photography lessons & Exhibition in October July 27 Hip Hop Rocks Screening & Conversation with a Hip Hop legend July 31 Rock the Spirit Hotel Indigo Fundraising Gospel Brunch Aug 19 Rock the Riverfront Riverfront Park House Music Night and screening of “Yelling to the Sky”
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Music/Concerts
Live Music at 27 Mix Thursdays | 7pm | 27 Mix27 Mix brings in bands every Thursday in their backyard for your listening pleasure.
WBGO Lunchtime JazzFirst Wednesdays | 12-1pm | 2 Gateway July 6 Manuel Valera Aug 3 Bradford Hayes Quartet
Guard D’Avant Progressive Music FestivalTuesdays (July 5 - Aug 2) | 5-9pm | Military Park Music festival featuring live bands and DJs Tuesdays in July. Headliners include Anna Wise & DJ Sliink.
Lower broadway liveSaturday, July 2, Aug 6 | 5-8pmCrane St betw Broadway & WebsterAn initiative bringing performances and activities to Lower Broadway on first Saturdays.
House Music FestivalSunday, June 18 (Rain date: June 19) | 12-8pmWeequahic ParkInternational and Local DJ / Artist lineup, and as always expect house heads from all around the world to be there.
Familia latino concert & festivalSaturday, July 2| 1-9pmWeequahic ParkLatino artists from the tri-state area will hit the stage, food, games & more.
SOUTH WARD MUSIC FESTIVALAugust 13 | 10am-11pmSt. Peter’s Park - 306-350 Leslie StreetFeaturing gospel led by Dr. Albert Lewis. House Music DJ’s include: DJ Dawud Johnson, DJ Terrence Coleman, DJ Rockanthony, DJ T Mollary and Naeem Jonson.
riverfront park musicHouse Music Night w/DJ OmarAt Orange Sticks | 7-9pmJune 17, July 29, Aug 19, Sept 16Hip Hop DayAt Orange Sticks | July 9 | 3-8pmEmily & The Ideals (Flamenco pop, Brazilian bossa, American soul)At Orange Sticks | July 14 | 7-9pmFrank Valdes Quintet (Latin/Jazz)Meadow | Aug 9 | 8pmBrick City Soul Collective (Jazz)At Orange Sticks | Aug 26 | 7-9pm
DANCEKizomba Dance Workshop & PartyJune 18 | 6-9pm Hot new dance craze, first hour for lessons and then dance partyDance NewarkAug 6 | 5-8pm Celebrates the genre of dance and it’s legacy in the City. Curated by Newark native tap master Maurice Chestnut.
THEATERThe Movement MusicalJuly 17 | 7pm An Acappella Musical by Kathy D. Harrison features local youth that bring the story of the young people of Birmingham in 1963 who faced the challenges of a racially divided town. Through narratives, harmonious acappella singing and rhythmic movement, this untold story entertains while educating audiences on the involvement of children and teens in the Civil Rights Movement.
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FILM, THEATER & poetryNewark Black Film FestivalWednesdays | 7pmNewark Museum All screenings are at the museum and followed by a discussion/speaker, unless otherwise noted.
June 29 What happened, Miss Simone? Speaker: Mayor Ras J. BarakaJuly 6 The Watsons Go to Birmingham Speaker: Deborah Smith-Gregory, NAACPJuly 13 A Ballerina’s Tale Speaker: Nelson George, FilmmakerJuly 20 Lee Hagan: Connecting Generations We Came & Stayed The Hon. Donald M. PayneJuly 27 Ayanda Speaker: Sara Blecher, Writer/DirectorAug 3 Paul Robeson Awards at CityPlex 12 Theatre
Riverfront & Riverbank movie NightsStarting at 8pm
June 24 Kung Fu Panda 3 Riverbank Park July 8 Hip Hop Movie Night Riverfront ParkJuly 22 Family Movie Night: Zootopia Riverfront ParkAugust 12 Purple Rain Riverfront Park
MILITARY PARK Summer moviesTuesdays (starting in July) | 9pmMilitary ParkLine-up to be announced
Community Film seriesLast Thursday of Month | Xpm Newark Genesis Community RoomJune 30, July 28, Aug 25
Newark International Film FestivalSeptember 9-11 | The 3-day festival will showcase the breadth of the film industry including screenings at a number of cultural anchor institutions and outdoor screenings, stunt exhibitions, pitch opportunities and auditions for TV and film, acting, directing, producing and crowd funding workshops, and much more. Festival includes: Screenings, Youth Festival, Awards Ceremony, and Parties.
POETRY, OPEN Mic & ComedyLunchtime Poems with Dodge PoetryThursdays (July 12- Aug 23) | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Military ParkBrick City SpeaksSecond Mondays | 8pm | Hell’s Kitchen LoungeBrick City Comedy Revue Last Thursdays | 9pm | Kilkenny Ale House Riverfront Open Mic June 22, July 27, Aug 24 | 7-9pm | Riverfront ParkQuick Culture Meetup July 17, Aug 14 | 2-5pm | Riverfront ParkNewark Book FestivalTBD | 12-1:30pm | Military Park
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Kids/FamilyNewark Black Film Festival: Youth FilmsMondays | Newark Public Library | 10:30amWednesdays | Newark Museum | 1pmYouth Cinema will be held on Mondays at The Newark Public Library at 10:30am and at the Newark Museum on Wednesdays at 1pm unless otherwise noted.
July 6 Newark Library I Lost My Tooth in Africa Cliques, Phonies & Other Baloney Tar Beach Ages 4-12 July 11 Newark Library Dancing in the Light: The Janet Collins StoryJuly 13 Newark Museum Galimoto The Hunterman and the Crocodile Ages 4-12 July 18 Newark Library The Golden BlazeJuly 20 Newark Museum Rated GJuly 25 Newark Library Uncle Jed’s BarbershopJuly 27 Newark Museum Global Wonders Around the World An Apple for Harriet Tubman Rated GAug 1 Newark Library The Anansi Spider CollectionAug 3 Newark Museum Robinita Hood Rated GAug 8 Newark Library PollyAug 10 Newark Museum Rated G
FAMILY NIGHT outdoor filmsKung Fu Panda 3June 24 | 8pm | Riverbank Park Zootopia July 22 | 8pm | Riverfront Park
Free Kids Summer Film SeriesTuesdays & Wednesdays | Open at 9am, Movie starts at 10amCityPlex 12Admission is free for all guests. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.
July 5 & 6 HomeJuly 12 & 13 MinionsJuly 19 & 20 Alvin & The Chipmunks: Road ChipJuly 26 & 27 Hotel Transylvania 2Aug 2 & 3 Best Friend, Hero, Marine: MaxAug 9 & 10 Kung Fu Panda 3Aug 16 & 17 The Peanuts Movie: Dream BigAug 23 & 24 GoosebumpsAug 30 & 31 Pan
FITNESS & DANCEFamily Yoga Saturdays | 10:30-11:30am | Military Park (Family Yoga)YogaSaturdays | 12-1pm | The ClubhouseContemporary Dance for Kids Mondays | 12-1pm | Military ParkKids Yoga Saturdays | 12-1pm | The Clubhouse
ARTSGallery Retail Youth Public Art DayJune 25 | 2-5pm | Riverfront ParkKids Watercolor PaintingTuesdays | 12-1:30pm | Military ParkStorytimeFridays in August | 12-2pm | Military Park
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MARKETS & GREEN
Farmers’ Markets Markets with more than one farm represented.
Newark Downtown District*: PSE&G PlazaThursdays | June 2 - November 17 | 11am-3pm
Military Park Farmers Market*: Military Park Tuesdays | 10am-4pm
Down Bottom Farmers’ Market*Saturdays | May 14-Oct 20 | 10am-2pm
Farm Stands Markets with one farm represented.
AeroFarms Market400 Ferry St | Wednesdays, Year-round | 3-6pm
City Hall Farm Stand (Conservancy Youth Stand)*920 Broad St | every other Friday starting Jun 3 | 11am-3pm
Court Street Farm*138 Court St | Tuesdays, June 7 - mid October | 11am-3pm
Greater Newark Conservancy Youth Stand*32 Prince St, on Broome St side | Wed 11am-3pm, Tues-Thur 4-6pm
Newark Beth Israel Hospital GreenhouseCorner of Osborne Terrace & Lehigh Ave Thursdays, starting June 17 | 11am-3pm
SWAG Project343 Meeker Ave (Corner of Peshine Ave) | Fridays | 2-5pm
*SNAP, WIC, and Senior Farmers’ Market checks accepted
TreeKeepers WorkshopsTuesdays in June | 6-8pmWeequahic Park FieldhouseThese classroom sessions are a series of 3 workshops and hands-on trainings. Join for one or all. Newark residents, partners, and tree recipients attend for FREE. Non-Newark residents can attend for a $20/session fee. Attend all to become a Certified Newark Treekeeper! To register, contact Elena López at [email protected] or 609-439-1755.
June 7 Basic Tree Biology and Tree IdentificationJune 14 Tree Planting, Pruning, and MaintenanceJune 21 Trees and Your Watershed
CONSERVANCY COMMUNITY EVENTSGreater Newark ConservancyThe Greater Newark Conservancy brings the wonders of nature and the urban environment to life through interactive, hands-on activities throughout the year. Here are some of their FREE events for this summer.
July 15 Nelson Mandela Birthday Tribute 2-4pm | FreeAug 6 Garlic-Palooza! 10am-2pm | FreeAug 18 Plot Luck 6-8pm | $5 or FREE if you bring a dish
Newark’s Harvest, Citywide garden tourAugust 15-20A week-long citywide garden tour at two dozen community gardens and urban farms. Meet the farmers, attend workshops, presentations and more! Walk away with healthy, locally grown produce and a broader awareness of environmental steward-ship.
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The Green Community Garden114 South 8th Street
Garden of Hope7 Fairmount Ave, Newark
The People’s Garden86 Garside St, Newark
Pedal Farm490 Washington St
SWAG Project Farms343 Meeker Ave438 Peshine Ave
Cortland Community Garden29 Cortland St
Elm St Community Garden317 Elm St
Ferry St Community GardenCorner of Ferry and St Charles Streets
Court Street Farm138 Court St
Hawthorne Ave Farm448 Hawthorne Ave
Ramon Rivera Community Garden68 Mt Prospect Ave (Corner of Mt Prospect and 6th Ave [Victoria Ave])
Zulu Nation Community Garden 35 Stone St, Newark
Garden of Worker Bees179-181 Broadway
AL’Maidah Organic Community Garden45-47 Lyons Ave
Plot It Fresh gardens managed by the Greater Newark Conservancy:298 Sussex Ave, 316 14th Ave, 391 7th Ave, 616 Bergen St, 40 ½ Elizabeth Ave, 150 Smith St, 446 Hawthorne Ave
COMMUNITY FARMs/GARDENS Participate and join the green movement at one of these locations.
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Newark Boat Toursdeparts from Riverfront ParkA fun and affordable boat tour along 7 miles of Newark’s riverfront or of Port Newark, the busiest docks on the east coast. Tickets must be pur-chased in advance ($15 general, $5 Newark residents). Call 201-341-8311 or email [email protected]
June 26 11am & 1pm July 23 12pm & 2pmAugust 21 11am & 1pmAugust 27 11am & 1pm Port ToursAugust 28 11am & 1pm September 11 11am & 1pmSeptember 18 10am & 12pm
Brick City Solstice YogaSunday, June 19 | 10:30amMilitary ParkA community yoga event celebrating the longest day of the year. Let’s come together and try for 350 people in honor of Newark’s 350 year of birth!
SOUTH WARD NEWARK FITNESS EXPOSaturday, July 2 | 8am-2pmWeequahic ParkLearn about healthy habits and choices while enjoying a day in the park. Come participate in the workout sessions and additional healthy activities.
KAYAK on the PassaicSundays: July 17, Aug 7 | 10amRiverfront ParkExperience the city from the river in a kayak. Trained kayakers will be on-hand to provide tips for new paddlers. Must be able to paddle and sit on kayak for 1 hour (in good cardiovascular shape). Minimum age is 18 years old. There will be a short paddle test before leaving to make sure folks will be able to handle a river trip!
OUTdoor & Active
CLASSES
yogaMondays 6-7pm Riverfront ParkMondays 6:30-7:30pm LGBTQ Community CenterTuesdays 6-7pm Military ParkTuesdays 6-7pm Newark MuseumWednesdays 12:15-1pm Military ParkWednesdays 5:45-6:45 One Washington ParkWednesdays 6-7pm Van Buren LibraryThursdays 6-7pm The ClubhouseFridays 12:15-1pm All-Stars ProjectSaturdays 10:30-11:30am Military Park
Zumba, Dance, meditation & more Zumba Tuesdays 6-7pm Riverfront ParkCapoeira Wednesdays 7-8pm Riverfront ParkMeditation* Wednesdays 7-8pm Military ParkImprov Dance Fridays 5-6pm Military ParkTai Chi Tuesdays 12-1pm Military ParkHip Hop Dance Thursdays 6-7pm Military ParkZumba Tuesdays 5-5:45pm Military ParkBoot Camp Mondays 5-5:45pm Military ParkKarate Thursdays 12-1pm Military Park
* June 15-Aug 17
$5
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ART
Second SundaysJune 12 | 10am-3pm | Newark MusuemThe final Second Sunday before summer break. Fun-filled day with the addition of Annual Fire Muster & Parade. Art demonstrations, children’s activities, poet-ry and Newark Boys Chorus Annual Spring Concert.
Let Us CreateJuly 16, July 23 | 10am-3pm | Washington ParkArtists of all ages come to paint, draw, and be creative. Bring your easels, canvases, paints, brushes and enjoy painting in a peaceful atmosphere. Art supplies are available for anyone who may need them. Light refreshments will be served.
Interactive Art Series with Gallery RetailJuly 23, Aug 13 | 2-5pm | Riverfront ParkWaterColor Painting ClassThursdays | 5:30-7pm | Military Park
Riverfront Chess July 7, July 21, Aug 4, Aug 18, Sept 1Riverfront ParkLearn to play or meet new opponents while enjoying the breeze along the shores of the Passaic River with the Newark Chess Club.
MORE, MORE, MORE!!HISTORY: TOURS & TALKS
Newark Architecture ToursThursdays | 6:30-7:30pm | Military Park
Newark History ToursFridays & Saturdays | 12-1pm | meet at NJ Historical Society
Tour and History of Newark’s West WardJune 11 | 8:30am-2pm | Bus pick-ups around West Ward
Progressives and Reformers: Newark Takes the LeadJune 20 | 6pm | NJPAC
Newark Lifetimes: Rick Cerone, Larry Hazzard, Li’za DonnellJuly 27 | 6pm | Newark Public Library
Downtown WalkshopAug 14 | 2-5pm | Meet at Penn Station
Newark History Society: Innovation & IndustrySept 19 | 6pm | NJPAC
The 1967 Rebellion: Power and Politics, Before and AfterSept 30, 6-8pm | Oct 1, 8am-2pm | Paul Robeson Center, Rutgers
GOOCH’S GARLIC RUN Wednesday, June 15 | 7:30pmFerry Street, IronboundThe Blue Knights of NJ (International Law Enforcement Motor Club) take their annual ride to raise funds for children in need to Newark. Ferry Street comes alive with hundreds of motorcycles
forest hill Garage Sale Saturday, Sept 10 | 9am-4pmForest Hill CommunityCommunity-wide garade sale through-out the Forest Hill community. Maps are released a few weeks prior with who’s participating.
Mt. Prospect car showSunday, Sept 11 | 11am-4pmForest Hill CommunityAnnual car show draws more than 3,000 people and includes live enter-tainment, local celebrity appearances and a multitude of food options and activities for families and children.
WOOFSTOCKSaturday, June 25 | 11am-4pmHell’s Kitchen LoungeA day of peace, dogs, and music! A pet-friendly outdoor festival, concert, fundraiser and adoption event. It’s also the 9th anniversary of Hell’s Kitchen Lounge.
