Local Event Guide

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE NORTHERN JERSEY

DECEMBER NOV 16-DEC 30 | Skylands Christmas Light Show & Village With more than two million dazzling lights on a mile-long drivethrough course PLUS a new outdoor village, it’s a must-see holiday attraction for your whole family. Come experience our brilliant walk-thru light displays, Santa’s workshop, a skating rink, ice cream shop, smores station, and other venues and games for the family. For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/nnj-nov16

DEC 15 The Nutcracker - Bolshoi Ballet In this timeless story accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, rising star Soloist Margarita Shrainer perfectly embodies Marie’s innocence and enchantment along with the supremely elegant Principal Dancer Semyon Chudin as The Nutcracker, captivating audiences of all ages and bringing them on an otherworldly journey. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/nnj-dec15

JANUARY NOV 29 - JAN 5 Winter Wonderland Join us at Van Saun Park for the Annual Winter Wonderland, featuring Ice skating, Santa visits, ice carvings, face painting and more. http://bit.ly/nnj-jan5

JAN 12 Neil Berg’s 104 Years of Broadway This production recreates the greatest moments from the finest shows of the century featuring the actual stars of shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, CATS, Jesus Christ Superstar and Jekyll & Hyde. These amazing performers light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred. Neil Berg presents brilliantly revived arrangements of Broadway classics as well as thrilling numbers from Broadway’s newest hit shows. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/nnj-jan12

JAN 18 | Art Fest 2020 Join us for a fun and exciting day of creating art! Paint, make jewelry, fold books, create sculptures, and be creative! Recommended for children 5 and up. SNOW DATE: January 25rd Tickets are just $15 for participating artists. Adults watching/helping children are FREE. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/nnj-jan18

FEBRUARY FEB 7 | NJ Wind Symphony The New Jersey Wind Symphony (NJWS) continues its 37th season with a concert featuring works by Mozart, Turrin, Sousa, and more. Guest soloist Kim Laskowski (bassoon, New York Philharmonic) will perform Mozart’s Concerto for Bassoon. Included in the program

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is John Mackey’s “Places We Can No Longer Go”, which was written for wrote this piece for his mother who suffered from dementia. Well into her decline, she still remembered music and this inspired Mr. Mackey’s composition. The piece tells the story of this disease, but does it in reverse. It starts in the present, or maybe even in the future, and over the course of 22 minutes, goes in reverse, as confusion turns to clarity, and grief turns to comfort.. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/nnj-feb7

FEB 8-9 Greenberg’s Model Train Show Greenberg’s Great Train and Toy Show will be here on Saturday and Sunday, February 8 and 9, 2020 from 10am to 4pm. This event will feature hundreds of tables of trains and accessories for sale, huge operating model train displays, free modeling workshops, activities for kids, and more. Admission for adults is $10.00 (good for both days) or $9 on Sunday. Kids 11 years old and under are admitted free. For further information call 630-279-4087 or visit: http://bit.ly/nnj-feb8

FEB 16 | Vance Gilbert Concert w/ Sophie Buskin Singer/songwriter Vance Gilbert celebrates his new release, Good Good Man at the Acoustic Café, highlighting the new songs and also fan favorites! Special guest singer/songwriter Sophie Buskin will open the show! Vance Gilbert burst onto the singer/songwriter scene in the early 90’s when buzz started spreading in the folk clubs of Boston about an ex-multicultural arts teacher who was knocking ’em dead at open mics. For more information visit: http://bit.ly/nnj-feb16

MARCH MAR 3 | Underwater Bubble Show B-The Underwater Bubble Show takes place in colorful underwater world of Bubblelandia. After another long day full of meetings and deadlines, Mr. B finds himself transported to a magical world that’s inhabited by seahorses, dragon fish, starfish, mermaids, clown fish and more. They carry Mr. B along his imaginary journey in this beautiful underwater world where fantasy becomes reality and you are invited to follow him. For more info visit: bergenpac.org

MAR 11 | Sonic Voyage Fest Join us at Debonair Music hall for SVF. What started out as a threeband gig has turned a traveling music festival! Created Memorial Day 2015 by three incredible bands: Circuline, and Shadow Eden & Stratospheerius, Sonic Voyage Fest’s

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purpose is to create a night of music that dazzles with virtuosity, ignites the senses, and pushes boundaries. Writes ProgSheet’s editor John A. Wilcox, “Sonic Voyage Fest was like General Tso’s chicken: spicy, filling, and I already want more!” http://sonicvoyagefest.com

MAR 21 | Harborside Craft Brew Fest This event will feature local variety of fermented beer and cider in all styles combining the best elements of a Beer Garden with a wide variety of choices found only at a Craft Beer Festival. Attendees will enjoy unlimited craft beer samples for the entire evening paired with live entertainment, Food and Interactive Games. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/nnj-mar21

APRIL APR 25-26 | Tenafly Street Fair and Craft Show Join us on the streets of downtown Tenafly, NJ to experience: Artists, Crafters, Vendors, Food, Rides, Live Music, Children’s rides, Game Trailer, Petting Zoo, Martial Arts exhibitions, and More! StreetFairs.org is New Jersey’s Largest Street Fair organizer with 30 events throughout the state. We are widely known to vendors as having run the most organized and successful events around. Come and join in their Success!! Come on down for a day of family fun with original & interesting Arts & Crafts, shopping, kid’s rides and great FOOD! For more info visit: http://bit.ly/nnj-apr26

APR 25 | Art Garfunkel Blessed with what the New York Times described as a “beautiful countertenor,” singer Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. He has also enjoyed a successful film career, published a book of poetry and released 12 solo albums, the most recent being Some Enchanted Evening in 2007. Hear this legendary voice sing his favorites of his numerous hits throughout the years. For more info visit: http://bit. ly/nnj-apr25

MAY MAY 17 | Festival Italiano Festival Italiano is a celebration of Italian automotive engineering where area automobile enthusiasts can view a variety of vintage and modern Italian-engineered automobiles including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/nnj-may17

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MAY 3 | Empanada Extravaganza & Sangria Fest Paramus Food Truck Fest! Emanadas at the Garden State Plaza! Who knew Empanadas could be so much fun! Join us for the first ever Empanada Extravaganza and Sangria Fest at the Garden State Plaza. We’ll be highlighting local gourmet food vendors and their unique twists on empanadas. Sample a bunch, then vote for your favorite! (Don’t worry if empanadas aren’t your thing, we’ll have plenty of other gourmet food options too!). http://bit.ly/nnj-may3

JUNE JUN 7 | TEF Tenafly 5k Run and Dog Walk The 22nd annual TEF Tenafly 5K Run and Dog Walk will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2020. The USATF-sanctioned 5K Run is one of the largest road races in North Jersey, drawing more than 1,500 runners of all ages and abilities. After the runners leave the starting line, more than 100 dog owners follow them on the 5K course with their dogs. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/nnj-jun7

JUN 25 | Judy Collins & Arlo Guthrie Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment

to social activism. Arlo Guthrie helped define the singer-songwriter genre burgeoning in the ‘70s. With over 30 albums in his discography, an Arlo Guthrie show delivers an astounding time capsule from the works of his dad, Woody Guthrie, to the present day. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/nnj-jun25

JULY JUL 4 | Pops Patriots & Fireworks Celebrate Independence Day at Caramoor! The Westchester Symphonic Winds, joined by vocalists Candice Hoyes and Jorell Williams (both alumni of Caramoor’s Bel Canto Young Artist program), perform a selection of works that pay tribute to America’s independence. Hear a medley of works by George Gershwin arranged by talented young composer Matt Podd, the score of An Ellington Portrait as part of Caramoor’s exploration of the Harlem Renaissance, and rousing renditions of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Stars and Stripes Forever. This program of patriotic works for symphonic winds concludes with a spectacular fireworks display. http://bit.ly/nnj-jul4

AUGUST AUG 1 | Seafood Festival Enjoy great local seafood while watching the eliminations for the

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Hambletonian Oaks & Hambletonian. Vendors open at 6pm; live racing 7:15pm. Full Vendor/Food Truck listing at Playmeadowlands.com. List includes: Carnival Concessions, All Surf No Turf, Two Guys Catering, Delicious BBQ, The Mozzarella God, Star of the Sea Seafood, Little Bite of Paradise and more. Who has the best seafood & clam chowder - enter your chowder for a chance to win $500 in our 2020 Chowder Cook Off! http://bit.ly/nnj-aug1

AUG 12 | La Festa Italiana La Festa Italiana is an olde world Italian Street Festival which began in 1902. The festivity brings friends, neighbours and family members together around food, music, and fun. This event is free and open to the public. Local restaurants create many culinary delights and homemade wares. Each night, there is live entertainment like games and rides for kids and adults. Today, the festival continues to draw thousands of people from all across the country as they make their annual trip back to their home parish. It has become one of the most anticipated annual events in Jersey City! For more info visit: www.lafestaitalianajc.com SEPTEMBER SEP 12-13 | Art in the Park Fest Join us for a celebration of various forms of art, right in Goffle Brook Park! The festival will be complete with displays, live performances, exhibitions, activities, vendors, food, entertainment, and more. Admission, and access to the Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House, are both free. For more info visit: www.pcartscenter.org

SEP 19 Ort Farms Food & Music Fest Food! Beer! Music! Fun! New Jersey foodies, eat your hearts out! It’s a fun filled family day! 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, DJ, Kids activities, Beer/Sangria/Margaritas & Vendors, make for an enchanting and fulfilling Summer day. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, four legged friends and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria garden along with the amazing sounds. PONY RIDES, Face painting & kids activities.. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/nnj-sep19

OCTOBER OCT 17 | Botanical Gardens Arts & Crafts Harvest Festival Held on the beautiful grounds of the New Jersey Botanical Gardens, this annual Harvest Fest is a great