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Festivals
Newark PrideFest 2014 TUESDAY-SUNDAY, July 15-20 | www.newarkgaypride.com
Portuguese Festival FRIDAY-SUNDAY, June 6-8 Around Peter Francisco Park (Ironbound) The annual celebration of Portuguese culture and traditions.
July 15, 6pm
Big Gay Gameshow II (Rutgers University)
July 16, 6pm
Pride at the Mic (Aferro Gallery)
July 17, 8pm
Pride in the Theater (Essex County College)
July 18, 5:30pm 10:30pm
Newark Proud Awards Gala (Aljira) Pride Skate Party (Branch Brook Park Skate Rink)
June 6, 6pm
Festival Kicks Off with musical performances and folk dance groups
July 19, 5pm 10pm
Pride Fashion Show (24 Rector Street) The Big Gay Party (TBA)
June 7, 3:30pm
More musical performances and folk dance groups
June 8, 9am 2pm 5pm
Portugal Day 5K Race & Kiddy Dash Portugal Day Parade Musical & Dance Performances
July 20, 11am 1pm 8:30pm
Community Church Service (Washington Park) Pride Parade & Festival (Washington Park) PrideFest After Party (58 Park Place)
Walk to the Water & River Day SATURDAY, June 14 | 10am-4pm Riverfront Park (Ironbound) 10am Walk to the water meets at City Hall steps 12:30pm Orange party at the Orange sticks 3pm River performances at Orange sticks Join people from across the city to walk from Newark City Hall to the Passaic River and enjoy an afternoon of Newark music, dance, spoken word, capoeira, double dutch, boating, face painting, environmental workshops, and more.
8th Annual Arts & Music Fair SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Elwood Park Celebration of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture will feature a wide range of acts, from local performers including Herencia de Plena, Trio Tropical, Plena Dulce and talent from the entire tri-state area. The Fair will have local food vendors. The outdoor art exhibit grows every year with hands-on projects for the kids.
Food & Music Festival SATURDAY, August 9 | 4-9pm Ivy Hill Park Art exhibits, demonstrations, music, food, and fun for all!
Gooch’s Garlic Run WEDNESDAY, June 18 | 7:30pm Ferry Street (Ironbound) The Blue Knights of NJ (International Law Enforcement Motor Club) bring their annual ride to raise funds for children in need to Newark. All of Ferry Street comes alive with hundreds of motorcycles.
Weequahic’s 100th Anniversary FRIDAY, July 4 | 1pm Weequahic Park & Golf Course Celebration of the park’s rich history with an event at the golf course. Plus “Spark in the Park” with boxing ring and several youth boxing exhibitions. More info to be announced. www.weequahicpark.com
Ecuadorian Festival SUNDAY, August 24 | 12-7pm Branch Brook Park Celebrate Ecuadorian Independence Day, for the second time in three years. This festive program features over 15 bands; vendors offering all kinds of goods and gourmet delights; and much, much more. Entrance to festival is at Branch Brook Park’s Heller Parkway entrance. For information, contact Alberto Carrera at (973) 847-3077 or Miriam Santiago at (973) 733-6454.
East Ferry End of Summer Celebration SATURDAY, August 23 | 10am Corner of Ferry and St. Charles Street Kid activities, local vendors, music, and food. Hosted by the Ironbound Community Corporation.
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Music/Concerts
Sounds of the City
Symphony & Fireworks
THURSDAYS (July 10-Aug 29) | 5-8:30pm NJPAC
FRIDAY, June 27 | 7:30pm Branch Brook Park
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a lively evening of great musical performances and more. Sponsored by Horizon Foundation.
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and fireworks.
July 10
Rhythm Revue with Felix Hernandez
July 17
Third World
Newark Riverfront House Dance Parties
July 24
Red Baraat
July 31
Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra
Aug 7
Funky Meters
Aug 14
Black Violin & Brick City Jazz Orchestra
Aug 21
Living Colour
Aug 29
Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber
Essex County Parks Summer Concerts Performances begin at 7pm June 24 July 1 July 15 July 16 July 17 July 23 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 12
Volora Howell Junior Vega’s Latin Explosion David Cedeno Orchestra Robeson: Opera No Discipline Gordon James & Hot Jazz Denise Hamilton Johnny Drama & His HipHop 4 Jose Chavarria
FRIDAYS (June 20, July 25, Aug 22, Sept 26) | 7pm Riverfront Park (Orange Sticks) With DJ Omar Abdallah
Praise by the Passaic Gospel Festival SATURDAY, June 28 | 5-8pm Riverfront Park (Orange Sticks) Celebrate the conclusion of NJ Gospel Month with a festival of song and praise dance showcasing talent from across the state, hosted by Dr. Albert Lewis of Gospel Time television program.
Afterwork Live Music (Guard d’Avant) Veterans Memorial Park Independence Park Riverbank Park Branch Brook Park West Side Park Vailsburg Park Ivy Hill Park Weequahic Park Riverfront Park
House Music Festival SUNDAY, June 22 (Rain date: June 29) | 12-8pm Weequahic Park Dance the day away to house music performers, DJ’s and more.
WEDNESDAYS (July 2-30) | 5:30pm Military Park Progressive Music Festival featuring eclectic DJ’s and performances.
Lincoln Park Music Festival July 25-28 Lincoln Park Another iconic summer event held in Lincoln Park, downtown. The 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, and a health and wellness pavilion. FRIDAY: Gospel; SATURDAY: House; SUNDAY: Hip Hop
Riverfront Jazz Concerts Riverfront Park | 7pm Aug 12
Jose Chavarria
Sept 5
Frank and 3 To Clave (Latin Jazz)
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Music/Concerts Lunchtime Entertainment PSE&G Plaza Lunchtime Market THURSDAYS (June 5-Sept 18) | 11am-3pm PSE&G Plaza Hosted by the Newark Downtown District during their Farmers’ Markets. June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26 July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 Aug 7 Aug 14 Aug 21 Aug 28 Sept 4 Sept 11 Sept 18
Mean Gene & Love Machine Michael Clayton Moore Rhonda Denet DJ Lonnie Youngblood Christopher Dean Band Rockin Soul Band Michael Clayton Moore DJ Mean Gene & Love Machine Michael Clayton Moore Lonnie Youngblood DJ Rockin Soul Band Rhonda Denet Christopher Dean
Lunchtime at Washington Park WEDNESDAYS (June 25–Sept 24) | 12pm–2pm Washington Park A variety of talented performers - many world-renowned as well as local talents. There are all-day activities including a Farmer’s Market with New Jersey’s produce and bakery items; a Chef Cooking series; food trucks featuring all kinds of gourmet delights which line Washington Street; tables, chairs and umbrellas for dining; tables highlighting services and programs citywide and more. June 25 July 2 July 9 July 16 July 23 July 30 Aug 6 Aug 13 Aug 20 Aug 27 Sept 3 Sept 10 Sept 17 Sept 24
Hunter Hayes (Pop, R&B) G-Connection (R&B Band) Gordon James (Smooth Jazz) M-Pack (Classic R&B) Keith & Soul Groove Band Mark & the Aliens (Afro Rock & Blues) Gospel Jamal Coltrane (Jazz Quintet Contemporary) Madd Flow (Cool Jazz) Jazz House Kids (Jazz) College Day (DJ) George Sykes Geovanni Arencibia (Afro-Cuban) Dedication to Stevie Wonder (Wonder Day)
Essex County College Music THURSDAYS (July 10-24) MLK Plaza @ Essex County College
Jazz in the Garden THURSDAYS (July 10-Aug 7) | 12:15-1:45pm Newark Museum In its 49th year, Jazz in the Garden concerts are five Thursday afternoons, rain or shine. Admission is $3, Children and Museum members is $1. Lunch is available for purchase, brown-baggers are welcome. July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 Aug 7
Shirazette and the Experiment Jazztet Dave Stryker Quartet Claudio Roditi Brazilian Jazz Quartet Tessa Souter Buster Williams Quartet “Something More”
July 10 July 17 July 24
11am-2pm 12-2pm 12-2pm
Tropicante Keith Marks Guitarro 5000
WBGO Lunchtime Jazz FIRST WEDNESDAYS (Year-Round) | 12-1pm 2 Gateway June 4 July 2 Aug 6
Clifton Anderson Quartet Claire Daly Quartet Lakecia Benjamin
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Kids/Family
Newark Black Film Festival: Youth Films MONDAYS (July 7-Aug 13) | 10:30am | Newark Public Library WEDNESDAYS (July 9-July 30) | 1pm | Newark Museum Youth Cinema will be held at the above times and locations unless otherwise noted. This is a part of the Newark Black Film Festival. FREE. July 7 July 9
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Free Kids Summer Film Series TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS (July 1-Aug 7) | Doors Open 9am, Movie starts at 10am CityPlex 12: 360 Springfield Avenue Admission is free for all guests. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. FREE.
Mrs. Katz And Tush Chicken Sunday Flossie & The Fox Sule And The Case Of The Tiny Sparks Ruby Bridges
July 1 & 2
Smurfs 2
July 8 & 9
Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs 2
July 15 & 16
Despicable Me 2
July 22 & 23
The Lego Movie
The Journey Of Henry Box Brown Roberto: The Insect Architect Honey...Honey...Lion! Yo! Yes? Labou
July 29 & 30
Rise of the Guardians
August 5 & 6
The Croods
August 12 & 13
Epic
August 19 & 20
Mr. Peabody & Sherman
August 26 & 27
Rio 2
The Pied Piper Wormhead Lincoln And Douglass Pocahontas
Military Park Kids/Family Events Military Park
Family Fair SATURDAY, July 26 | 12:30- 4:00pm NJPAC’s Outdoor Theater Square Enjoy a summer day filled with performances and activities for the entire family. Admission is free! NJPAC’s outdoor Theater Square is the site of this second annual celebration, which features arts and crafts, yummy refreshments, tours, contests and demonstrations. Onstage entertainment, beginning at 1pm, includes dance, music, drumming, zumba and much more. You and yours will always remember the fun you shared at this imaginative festival. FREE.
The new and improved Military Park downtown offers great opportunities for children of all ages. FREE. Imagination Station
Mon-Sat; 10:30-6:30
Through Aug 30
Arts & Crafts
Tuesdays, 10:30am
Through Aug 30
Family Yoga
Saturdays 2pm
June 7-Aug 30
Newark Mommies: Looking for a mommy group or playdates? Find them at www.facebook.com/groups/newarkmommies
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Outdoor/Active
Newark Boat Tours
Free Fitness Classes
departs from Riverfront Park Check out a 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 purchased in advance ($15 general, $5 Newark residents). Call 973-733–5868 or email newarkriverfront@gmail.com to purchase. Saturday, June 22
12pm & 2pm
Military Park Tai Chi Kung
Tuesdays 12-1pm
June 3-Aug 26
Yoga
Tuesdays 6pm
June 3-Aug 26
Beginner Meditation
Wednesdays 6:15pm
June 4-25
Meditation
Wednesdays, 7-8pm
June 4-25
Zumba
Thursdays, 12-1pm
June 5-Aug 28
Mad Cool Fitness
Thursdays, 5:30pm
June 5-Aug 28
Capoeira
Saturdays, 11am
June 7-Aug 30
Saturday, July 5
10am & 12pm (Port Tour)
Sunday, July 6
2pm & 4pm
Saturday, August 23
10am & 12pm (Port Tour)
Saturday, August 30
10am & 12pm
Sunday, August 31
2pm & 4pm
Riverfront Park (Riverfront Meadow)
Sunday, September 7
1pm & 3pm (Port Tour)
Yoga
Mondays, 6-7pm
June 2-Sept 22
Sunday, September 14
11am & 1pm
Zumba
Tuesdays, 6-7pm
June 3-Sept 23
Saturday, September 27
10am & 12pm
Washington Park (1 Washington Park if inclement weather) Yoga
Wednesdays, 5:45pm
Year-round
Paddle on the Passaic Riverfront Park Public paddle day will offer a unique opportunity to experience the city from the river. The program is open to all. 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 12 years old. There will be a short little paddle test before we leave just to make sure folks will be able to handle a river trip! Fee is $5 for Newark residents and $15 for general admission. Advance ticket purchase required. 973-733-5968 Sunday, July 20 Saturday, August 16
10am-1pm 10am-2pm
All-Stars Project (33 Washington Street) Yoga
Fridays, 12-1pm
Year-round
Newark Downtown (NDD) Walking Club MONDAY-FRIDAY The walks per day: 11:30am-12:00pm; 12:15pm-1:00pm; 1:00pm-2:00pm The starting points: Washington Park, Beaver Street, Military Park & City Hall www.downtownnewark.com
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Film, Theater & More
Newark Black Film Festival WEDNESDAYS | 7pm Newark Museum
Theatrical & Dance Performances
The Newark Museum kicks off the 40th season. All screenings begin at 7pm at the museum unless otherwise noted.
June 21 | 7pm
A MidSummer Night’s Dream
Military Park
July 12 | 7pm
Newark City Ballet
Science Theater
June 25
Freedom Riders
July 16 | 7pm
Robeson: The Opera
Branch Brook Park
July 2
20 Feet from Stardom
July 26 | 7pm
Ode to Trayvon
Science Theater
July 9
12 Years a Slave @ CityPlex 12
Aug 2 | 7pm
Mask in the Mirror: Opera
Science Theater
July 16
Big Words
July 23
Moms Mabley: I Got Somethin’ to Tell You
July 30
Paul Robeson Awards @ CityPlex 12
Riverfront Movie Nights Starting at 7pm Riverfront Meadow July 11 Sept 12
Finding Nemo Newark International Film Nite
Military Park Summer Film Series TUESDAYS (July 8-August 26) | begins at Sunset Military Park Schedule of movies to be released soon.
Dodge Poetry Festival Poetry Readings THURSDAYS (July 10-Aug 28) | 12pm Military Park Every Thursday four to six dynamic poets will share their work. Hear some local and national poets to get a taste of how exciting and engaging live poetry can be, and get a preview of the 2014 Dodge Poetry Festival coming October 23-26, 2014. www.DodgePoetry.org
Watercolor Sketch Club WEDNESDAYS (June 4-18) | 6pm Riverfront Park Beginning and skilled painters will gather with artist Jae Shin to practice sketching from observing Newark and its riverfront. Learn basic watercolor painting techniques. FREE.
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Green Living
Farmers’ Markets 2014 SEASON COMMUNITY FARMERS’ MARKET DATES **SNAP,WIC, and Senior Farmers’ Market checks accepted
. University Hospital Auxiliary**; University Hospital TUESDAYS (June 3-Oct 28), 10am-3pm . Military Park French Market; Military Park TUESDAYS (July 1-Aug 26), 10am-4pm . Commons Farmers Market**; Washington Park WEDNESDAYS (June 25-Oct 29), 11am-6pm . Newark Downtown District**; PSE&G Plaza THURSDAYS (June 5-Nov 20), 11am-3pm
FARM STANDS & SINGLE FARMER MARKET
. Garden State Urban Farms: at Beth Israel on Thursdays . SWAG Project: Fridays 12-5pm at 343 Meeker . Greater Newark Conservancy 2014 Spring Farm Stand Schedule: Hawthorne Hawks Healthy Harvest Farm, 446 Hawthorne Ave: May 17, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 20, 10am-2pm
TreeKeepers Workshops THURSDAYS (June 5-26) | 6:30-8pm Newark City Hall, Room B-29 (Basement) - 920 Broad Street The New Jersey Tree Foundation’s in conjunction with the Newark Office of Sustainability, will be conducting a series of 4 sessions, these classroom and hands-on trainings (FREE to Newark Residents) will teach you how to maintain and enhance the health of your community’s trees. SPACE IS LIMITED, so register today, please contact Elena López at elopez@ njtreefoundation.org or 609.439.1755. Non-Newark residents can attend by paying $20/session. Attendees receive free tools, educational materials, and dinner at each workshop. June 5
Basic Tree Biology and Tree Identification
June 12
Tree Planting, Pruning, and Maintenance Techniques
June 19
Recognizing Tree Hazards and Tree Disease
June 26
Trees and Environmental Impacts
Conservancy Free Workshops Outdoor Learning Center – 32 Prince Street Pre-register by calling 973-642-4646
Greater Newark Conservancy, 32 Prince St., Broome St. side: Tuesdays-Thursdays, 4-6:30pm
June 19
Growing Up, Techniques to Grow Vertically & Save Space
Court Street Farm, 138 Court St: Tuesdays, 11am-3pm
July 17
Planning for a Fall Garden
Aug 21
Intensive Gardenings
Sept 18
Open Discussion Q&A
Newark Clinton Hill Apartments, 634 Clinton Ave: Wednesdays (starting June 12th), 11am-3pm
Forest Hill Garden Tour SUNDAY, June 8 | 11am-3pm (Rain or Shine) Ballantine Gates - Intersection of Lake Street & Ballantine Parkway A self-guided tour garden tour of the Forest Hill Historic District, attendees will be given a map of the participating homes when they purchase their tickets on the day of the event. Tickets ($20 each) may be purchased at the Ballantine Gates from 10am-12pm. All of the gardens will be made available for viewing at 11am. Fresh produce – provided by the Greater Newark Conservancy/Newark Youth Leadership Project – will be available at the Youth Farm Stand during the tour.
2nd Annual Sustainable Living Empowerment Conference SATURDAY, June 7 | 10am-5pm “Living Green: Planting Seeds for Our Future” The event is free and open to the public, and lasts from 10am-1:30pm at Rutgers Newark and 2-5pm at Essex County College. Registration is required. Volunteers and food donations are welcomed. FREE. www.sasglocal.com
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Local Business Outdoor Dining Sidewalk Cafes
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Better Bites Hell’s Kitchen Manu’s Sushi Lounge Sagres
Patio Seating
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Campino Cafe Opcao Catas Dinosaur BBQ Iberia
Backyard Courtyards
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27Mix Allegro Seafood Grill Burger Bound Burger Walla (coming soon) Intrinsic Cafe La Cocina Mompou Tapas Nizi Sushi
Limited Seating
. Adega . Mi Gente
Newark Small Business Week June 20-27, 2014 Second annual Small Business Week returns with a variety of FREE workshops and events for the seasoned business owner and the new entrepreneur just starting out. It’s a great opportunity to learn, share and network with others. The event is brought to you by NewarkPulse.com and sponsored by Brick City Development Corporation and New Jersey EDA. Workshop Topics include accounting, marketing, small business finances, getting out of stuck, networking night out and more. For a complete schedule and to sign-up for workshops, please visit: www.newarksmallbizweek.com
People’s Choice: Best of 2014 Vote for your favorite Small Businesses Now is the time to vote for your favorite businesses in Newark. Voting begins soon. Details on NewarkPulse.com
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