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The Gratitude Graffiti Project 2025
Nov 1
The Gratitude Graffiti Project 2025
Studio Tour SOMA 2025
Nov 1
Studio Tour SOMA 2025
The Maplewood Strollers present The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Nov 1
The Maplewood Strollers present The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Maplewood Strollers present Agatha Christie's The Secret Adversary
Nov 7
The Maplewood Strollers present Agatha Christie's The Secret Adversary
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month - Film screening: SHE CRiED THAT DAY
Nov 9
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month - Film screening: SHE CRiED THAT DAY
The Maplewood Strollers present George Bizet's Carmen In Concert
Nov 11
The Maplewood Strollers present George Bizet's Carmen In Concert
Maplewood Record Fair
Nov 16
Maplewood Record Fair
Durand-Hedden Presents: Three Miles To Maplewood: The Rahway Valley Railroad
Nov 16
Durand-Hedden Presents: Three Miles To Maplewood: The Rahway Valley Railroad
Maplewood Vintage Show
Nov 29
Maplewood Vintage Show
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Maplewood Arts & Culture Celebrates Native American Heritage Month with Film Screening of She Cried That Day
Maplewood Arts & Culture Celebrates Native American Heritage Month with Film Screening of She Cried That Day

Maplewood, NJ — [10/28/2025] — The Township of Maplewood’s Division of Arts & Culture is proud to present a special film screening in recognition of Native American Heritage Month.

MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES TALENT SHOW
MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES TALENT SHOW

Hey folks! Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for the must-see event of the season–the MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES Old-Timey Talent Show! If you love old-school community charm, we’ve got a show for you! It’s not a contest and there’s no winner, just a low-stakes opportunity to showcase local talent with heartwarming, small-town variety fun!

interACT Theatre Productions and The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture Present a Dark & Thrilling Tale: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
interACT Theatre Productions and The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture Present a Dark & Thrilling Tale: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

Maplewood, NJ – September 2025 — interACT Theatre Productions is proud to open its 2025–2026 season with Jeffrey Hatcher’s gripping adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novella, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Performances will run October 10–25, 2025 at The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts in Maplewood, NJ.

“REFLECTING REFUGE” ARTIST CHRISTINE SAUERTEIG-PILAAR REFLECTS ON REFUGE, IDENTITY AND HOPE MAPLEWOOD, NJ –
“REFLECTING REFUGE” ARTIST CHRISTINE SAUERTEIG-PILAAR REFLECTS ON REFUGE, IDENTITY AND HOPE MAPLEWOOD, NJ –

The Township of Maplewood’s Division of Arts & Culture is proud to present Reflecting Refuge, a powerful and participatory art installation by New Jersey-based artist Christine Sauerteig-Pilaar, opening Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center.

MAPLEWOOD’S DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURE CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH OUT IN MAPSO 2025
MAPLEWOOD’S DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURE CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH OUT IN MAPSO 2025

MAPLEWOOD, NJ (May 2025) — OUT IN MAPSO is back! Our vibrant and powerful month-long celebration returns this June to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity, visibility, and community in Maplewood and South Orange.

MAPLEWOOD’S DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURE HOSTS SOLO EXHIBITION BY LAUREN ROSENTHAL MCMANUS WITH COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
MAPLEWOOD’S DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURE HOSTS SOLO EXHIBITION BY LAUREN ROSENTHAL MCMANUS WITH COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP

MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Maplewood’s Division of Arts and Culture is set to participate in the second edition of Garden State Art Weekend later this month with “Earth & Water”, a solo exhibition by Lauren Rosenthal McManus. The opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, April 24th (5pm – 8pm), with community workshops and additional viewing dates to follow.

Lydia Johnson Dance and Maplewood Arts & Culture Present Free Dance Performance on March 23 in Honor of Women’s History Month 
Lydia Johnson Dance and Maplewood Arts & Culture Present Free Dance Performance on March 23 in Honor of Women’s History Month 

On Sunday, March 23 at 3:00pm at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd, Maplewood NJ, a very special dance performance will take place featuring three dance groups performing all original choreography.

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The Strollers in Novermber present the Rocky Horror Picture Show The Maplewood Strollers present The Rocky Horror Picture Show Sing-Along, Agatha Christie's The Secret Adversary, & George Bizet's Carment In Concert! The Rocky Horror Picture Sho
Over 300 tickets already sold - online ticketing closes Thursday, 10/23 at 3PM. If there are remaining tickets, they can be purchased at the door - cash only. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW before we sell out! The Old-Timey MAPSO Family Follies Talent Show i
Close to 300 tickets already sold - only three days left! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW before we sell out! The Old-Timey MAPSO Family Follies Talent Show is back with more home-grown singing, dancing, circus tricks, music, and comedy–even a roller-ska
Diwali Fest NJ 2025 Diwali is the Festival of Lights, celebrating new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Diwali Fest NJ will be held at the Memorial Park Amphitheater at 145 Dunnell Road, Maplewood, NJ (on the Park
The Maplewood Strollers present The Rocky Horror Picture Show The Strollers kick off their 94th season with a rousing Rocky Horror Picture Show Sing-Along!, complete with LIVE shadowcast for the ultimate interactive movie experience! Here’s yo
The Gratitude Graffiti Project 2025 The Gratitude Graffiti Project is a daily practice of intentional appreciation through interactive art. Rooted in the principles of positive psychology, the project is built on a simple yet powerful idea: one of t
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW before we sell out! The Old-Timey MAPSO Family Follies Talent Show is back with more home-grown singing, dancing, circus tricks, music, and comedy–even a roller-skating chicken! Join us for heartwarming charm and variety fa
Its never too early to plan for an event like the Studio Tour SOMA. 100 artists from the art hub of Maplewood and South Orange Two days from 11-5pm Saturday November 1 and Sunday November 2 See artists in their home studios and public venues Buy

The mission of the Division of Arts & Culture, under the Community Service Department is to foster a creative community of artists and organizations, enhancing the quality of life for residents of Maplewood by ensuring that artistic and cultural experiences are inclusive and accessible to all.