FESTIVALS Portuguese festival
Friday-Sunday, June 10-12 | Parade Sunday 3pm Peter Francisco Park, Ironbound
Visit 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 unveiling of a new mural, food, and more!
“HERstory” BLOCK PARTY Saturday, June 18 | 2-6pm 317 Elm St.
JULY 4th festivities
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 | 7:30pm Branch Brook Park
In 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 4pm Newark Riverfront Park
The 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 | 7:30pm Weequahic 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 Festival
Sunday, 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 Familia
Sunday, July 24 | 12-4pm Broadway between Broad St & Bloomfield Place
Festival de la Familia is a family friendly event that offers live music, artistic performances, food, games, arts & crafts and more!
Latin American Festival
Sunday, August 7 | 12-9pm Bloomfield Ave, between Lake St & Clifton Ave, North Ward Latin American food, cultural exhibitions, music, and much more.
International food & MUSIC Festival Saturday, August 13 | 4-9pm Ivy Hill Park
Art exhibits, demonstrations, music, ethnic foods from around the world and child-centered activities.
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.
FESTIVALS ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday, August 13 | 12-8pm Elwood Park
La Asociación de Barranquiteños de NJ Inc. will showcase Newark’s Latino artists. The fair features local artists’ works in art, music, poetry, theater, pottery, sculpture, dance and papier-mâché.
Ecuadorian Festival and Parade
Sat-Sun, August 13-14 | Festival both Days | Parade Sunday Clover St, Ironbound
The 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 Festival
Thursday, September 8 (Rain date: Sept 14) | 4-10pm Halsey Street between Central and New, Downtown
Halsey Street is shut down and comes alive with music, fashion show, performances, food, drinks, vendors and more.
Brazilian Day
Saturday-Sunday, September 10-11 269 Ferry St, Ironbound
The 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 PARADE
Friday-Sunday, September 16-18 Verona Avenue between Summer Ave & Avenida Puerto Rico Festival nights Friday & Saturday 5-10pm; Puerto Rican Day Parade Sunday 12-3pm.
New Community (NCC) Parade & Festival
Saturday, September 17 | 12-5pm | along South Orange Ave
This year’s parade will focus on the 48-year history of New Community Corporation (NCC) serving Newark residents. The parade will feature floats that powerfully illustrate a decade in the history of NCC and how it improved the quality of life for residents throughout Newark.
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.
Music/Concerts Sounds of the City
Essex County Parks Summer Concerts
Bring your lawn chairs and blanket and enjoy a lively evening of great music. Sponsored by Horizon Foundation.
July 12
Nanny Assis
Independence Park
July 13
Trilogy Opera: 3 Mayors
Veterans Memorial Park
July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28 Aug 4 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25
July 19
Gordon James
West Side Park
July 20
Latin Splendor
Riverbank Park
July 30
KEMA
Riverbank Park
Aug 2
Richard Reiter
Ivy Hill Park
Aug 3
Denise Hamilton
Vailsburg Park
Aug 9
Frank Valdes Quintet
Riverfront Park
Thursdays | 5-9pm NJPAC
Felix Hernandez’s Rhythm Revue Dance Party Tiempo Libre Universal Hip Hop Museum: Peace, Unity & Love Show TBA Junior Marvin’s Wailers Avery*Sunshine Tortured Soul Bilal
Jazz in the Garden
Thursdays | 12:15-1:45pm Newark Museum
Jazz 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 July 14 July 21 July 28 Aug 4 Aug 12
Lenny White, Drummer Brandee Younger, Harpist Charenée Wade, Vocalist Mino Cinelu - Reunion Drum Trio Woody Shaw Legacy Ensemble Friday Evening Jam Sesssion with Craig Handy & 2nd Line Smith Free for members, $10 non-members
All performances start at 7pm
Lincoln Park Music Festival Friday-Sunday, July 29-31 | 12-8pm Lincoln Park
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 produce, and more. For youth, a Kid Zone with skateboarding, basketball, literacy area, and other demonstrations. FRIDAY: Jazz & Gospel SATURDAY: House SUNDAY: Hip Hop
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MUSIC SPEAKS
A series of lectures, photography classes, and multimedia arts to increase appreciation 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”
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.
Music/Concerts Live Music at 27 Mix
Thursdays | 7pm | 27 Mix 27 Mix brings in bands every Thursday in their backyard for your listening pleasure.
WBGO Lunchtime Jazz
First Wednesdays | 12-1pm | 2 Gateway July 6 Manuel Valera Aug 3 Bradford Hayes Quartet
Guard D’Avant Progressive Music Festival
Tuesdays (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 live
Saturday, July 2, Aug 6 | 5-8pm Crane St betw Broadway & Webster
An initiative bringing performances and activities to Lower Broadway on first Saturdays.
House Music Festival
riverfront park music House Music Night w/DJ Omar At Orange Sticks | 7-9pm June 17, July 29, Aug 19, Sept 16 Hip Hop Day At Orange Sticks | July 9 | 3-8pm Emily & The Ideals (Flamenco pop, Brazilian bossa, American soul) At Orange Sticks | July 14 | 7-9pm Frank Valdes Quintet (Latin/Jazz) Meadow | Aug 9 | 8pm Brick City Soul Collective (Jazz) At Orange Sticks | Aug 26 | 7-9pm
DANCE Kizomba Dance Workshop & Party June 18 | 6-9pm Hot new dance craze, first hour for lessons and then dance party
Sunday, June 18 (Rain date: June 19) | 12-8pm Weequahic Park
International and Local DJ / Artist lineup, and as always expect house heads from all around the world to be there.
Dance Newark Aug 6 | 5-8pm Celebrates the genre of dance and it’s legacy in the City. Curated by Newark native tap master Maurice Chestnut.
Familia latino concert & festival
THEATER
Saturday, July 2| 1-9pm Weequahic Park
Latino artists from the tri-state area will hit the stage, food, games & more.
SOUTH WARD MUSIC FESTIVAL
August 13 | 10am-11pm St. Peter’s Park - 306-350 Leslie Street
Featuring 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.
The Movement Musical July 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 & poetry Riverfront & Riverbank movie Nights
Newark Black Film Festival
Starting at 8pm June 24
Kung Fu Panda 3
Riverbank Park
July 8
Hip Hop Movie Night
Riverfront Park
July 22
Family Movie Night: Zootopia
Riverfront Park
August 12
Purple Rain
Riverfront Park
Wednesdays | 7pm Newark 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. Baraka
July 6
The Watsons Go to Birmingham Speaker: Deborah Smith-Gregory, NAACP
July 13
A Ballerina’s Tale Speaker: Nelson George, Filmmaker
Line-up to be announced
July 20
Lee Hagan: Connecting Generations We Came & Stayed The Hon. Donald M. Payne
Community Film series
July 27
Ayanda Speaker: Sara Blecher, Writer/Director
June 30, July 28, Aug 25
Aug 3
Paul Robeson Awards at CityPlex 12 Theatre
MILITARY PARK Summer movies Tuesdays (starting in July) | 9pm Military Park
Last Thursday of Month | Xpm Newark Genesis Community Room
Newark International Film Festival September 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 & Comedy Lunchtime Poems with Dodge Poetry Thursdays (July 12- Aug 23) | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Military Park Brick City Speaks Second Mondays | 8pm | Hell’s Kitchen Lounge Brick City Comedy Revue Last Thursdays | 9pm | Kilkenny Ale House Riverfront Open Mic June 22, July 27, Aug 24 | 7-9pm | Riverfront Park Quick Culture Meetup July 17, Aug 14 | 2-5pm | Riverfront Park Newark Book Festival TBD | 12-1:30pm | Military Park
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.
Kids/Family Newark Black Film Festival: Youth Films
Mondays | Newark Public Library | 10:30am Wednesdays | Newark Museum | 1pm
Youth 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 July 13 Newark Museum
Dancing in the Light: The Janet Collins Story Galimoto The Hunterman and the Crocodile Ages 4-12
July 18 July 20
The Golden Blaze Rated G
Newark Library Newark Museum
July 25 Newark Library July 27 Newark Museum
Uncle Jed’s Barbershop Global Wonders Around the World An Apple for Harriet Tubman Rated G
Aug 1 Newark Library Aug 3 Newark Museum
The Anansi Spider Collection Robinita Hood Rated G
Aug 8 Aug 10
Newark Library Polly Newark Museum Rated G
FAMILY NIGHT outdoor films Kung Fu Panda 3 June 24 | 8pm | Riverbank Park Zootopia July 22 | 8pm | Riverfront Park
Free Kids Summer Film Series
Tuesdays & Wednesdays | Open at 9am, Movie starts at 10am CityPlex 12
Admission is free for all guests. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.
July 5 & 6
Home
July 12 & 13
Minions
July 19 & 20
Alvin & The Chipmunks: Road Chip
July 26 & 27
Hotel Transylvania 2
Aug 2 & 3
Best Friend, Hero, Marine: Max
Aug 9 & 10
Kung Fu Panda 3
Aug 16 & 17
The Peanuts Movie: Dream Big
Aug 23 & 24
Goosebumps
Aug 30 & 31
Pan
FITNESS & DANCE Family Yoga Saturdays | 10:30-11:30am | Military Park (Family Yoga) Yoga Saturdays | 12-1pm | The Clubhouse Contemporary Dance for Kids Mondays | 12-1pm | Military Park Kids Yoga Saturdays | 12-1pm | The Clubhouse
ARTS Gallery Retail Youth Public Art Day June 25 | 2-5pm | Riverfront Park Kids Watercolor Painting Tuesdays | 12-1:30pm | Military Park Storytime Fridays in August | 12-2pm | Military Park
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.
MARKETS & GREEN TreeKeepers Workshops Tuesdays in June | 6-8pm Weequahic Park Fieldhouse
These 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 elopez@njtreefoundation.org or 609-439-1755.
June 7
Basic Tree Biology and Tree Identification
June 14
Tree Planting, Pruning, and Maintenance
June 21
Trees and Your Watershed
Farmers’ Markets
Markets with more than one farm represented.
Newark Downtown District*: PSE&G Plaza
CONSERVANCY COMMUNITY EVENTS Greater Newark Conservancy
The 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.
Thursdays | 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
July 15
Nelson Mandela Birthday Tribute 2-4pm | Free
Farm Stands
Aug 6
Garlic-Palooza! 10am-2pm | Free
Markets with one farm represented.
Aug 18
Plot Luck 6-8pm | $5 or FREE if you bring a dish
AeroFarms Market
400 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
Newark’s Harvest, Citywide garden tour August 15-20
A 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 stewardship.
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 Greenhouse Corner of Osborne Terrace & Lehigh Ave Thursdays, starting June 17 | 11am-3pm
SWAG Project
343 Meeker Ave (Corner of Peshine Ave) | Fridays | 2-5pm *SNAP, WIC, and Senior Farmers’ Market checks accepted
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.
COMMUNITY FARMs/GARDENS
Participate and join the green movement at one of these locations. The Green Community Garden
Court Street Farm
Garden of Hope
Hawthorne Ave Farm
The People’s Garden
Ramon Rivera Community Garden
114 South 8th Street
7 Fairmount Ave, Newark 86 Garside St, Newark
Pedal Farm
490 Washington St
SWAG Project Farms
138 Court St
448 Hawthorne Ave
68 Mt Prospect Ave (Corner of Mt Prospect and 6th Ave [Victoria Ave])
Zulu Nation Community Garden 35 Stone St, Newark
343 Meeker Ave 438 Peshine Ave
Garden of Worker Bees
Cortland Community Garden
AL’Maidah Organic Community Garden
Elm St Community Garden
Plot It Fresh gardens managed by the Greater Newark Conservancy:
179-181 Broadway
29 Cortland St 317 Elm St
Ferry St Community Garden
Corner of Ferry and St Charles Streets
45-47 Lyons Ave
298 Sussex Ave, 316 14th Ave, 391 7th Ave, 616 Bergen St, 40 ½ Elizabeth Ave, 150 Smith St, 446 Hawthorne Ave
FIND list ONLINE AT NEWARKPULSE 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.
OUTdoor & Active Newark Boat Tours
$5
departs from Riverfront Park
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 201-341-8311 or email newarkriverfront@gmail.com
CLASSES yoga
June 26
11am & 1pm
Mondays
6-7pm
Riverfront Park
July 23
12pm & 2pm
Mondays
6:30-7:30pm
LGBTQ Community Center
August 21
11am & 1pm
Tuesdays
6-7pm
Military Park
August 27
11am & 1pm
Tuesdays
6-7pm
Newark Museum
August 28
11am & 1pm
Wednesdays
12:15-1pm
Military Park
September 11
11am & 1pm
Wednesdays
5:45-6:45
One Washington Park
September 18
10am & 12pm
Wednesdays
6-7pm
Van Buren Library
Thursdays
6-7pm
The Clubhouse
Fridays
12:15-1pm
All-Stars Project
Saturdays
10:30-11:30am
Military Park
Port Tours
Brick City Solstice Yoga Sunday, June 19 | 10:30am Military Park
A 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 EXPO Saturday, July 2 | 8am-2pm Weequahic Park
Learn 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 Passaic
Sundays: July 17, Aug 7 | 10am Riverfront Park
Experience the city from the river in a kayak. Trained kayakers will be onhand 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!
Zumba, Dance, meditation & more Zumba
Tuesdays
6-7pm
Riverfront Park
Capoeira
Wednesdays
7-8pm
Riverfront Park
Meditation*
Wednesdays
7-8pm
Military Park
Improv Dance
Fridays
5-6pm
Military Park
Tai Chi
Tuesdays
12-1pm
Military Park
Hip Hop Dance
Thursdays
6-7pm
Military Park
Zumba
Tuesdays
5-5:45pm
Military Park
Boot Camp
Mondays
5-5:45pm
Karate Thursdays 12-1pm
Military Park Military Park
* June 15-Aug 17
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.
MORE, MORE, MORE!! ART
HISTORY: TOURS & TALKS
Second Sundays June 12 | 10am-3pm | Newark Musuem
Newark Architecture Tours Thursdays | 6:30-7:30pm | Military Park
The final Second Sunday before summer break. Fun-filled day with the addition of Annual Fire Muster & Parade. Art demonstrations, children’s activities, poetry and Newark Boys Chorus Annual Spring Concert.
Let Us Create July 16, July 23 | 10am-3pm | Washington Park
Artists 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.
Newark History Tours Fridays & Saturdays | 12-1pm | meet at NJ Historical Society Tour and History of Newark’s West Ward June 11 | 8:30am-2pm | Bus pick-ups around West Ward Progressives and Reformers: Newark Takes the Lead June 20 | 6pm | NJPAC
Interactive Art Series with Gallery Retail July 23, Aug 13 | 2-5pm | Riverfront Park
Newark Lifetimes: Rick Cerone, Larry Hazzard, Li’za Donnell July 27 | 6pm | Newark Public Library
WaterColor Painting Class Thursdays | 5:30-7pm | Military Park
Downtown Walkshop Aug 14 | 2-5pm | Meet at Penn Station Newark History Society: Innovation & Industry Sept 19 | 6pm | NJPAC
Riverfront Chess
July 7, July 21, Aug 4, Aug 18, Sept 1 Riverfront Park
Learn to play or meet new opponents while enjoying the breeze along the shores of the Passaic River with the Newark Chess Club.
The 1967 Rebellion: Power and Politics, Before and After Sept 30, 6-8pm | Oct 1, 8am-2pm | Paul Robeson Center, Rutgers
GOOCH’S GARLIC RUN
WOOFSTOCK
forest hill Garage Sale
Mt. Prospect car show
The 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
A 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.
Community-wide garade sale throughout the Forest Hill community. Maps are released a few weeks prior with who’s participating.
Annual car show draws more than 3,000 people and includes live entertainment, local celebrity appearances and a multitude of food options and activities for families and children.
Wednesday, June 15 | 7:30pm Ferry Street, Ironbound
Saturday, June 25 | 11am-4pm Hell’s Kitchen Lounge
Saturday, Sept 10 | 9am-4pm Forest Hill Community
Sunday, Sept 11 | 11am-4pm Forest Hill Community
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.