Second Fridays with DJ Cher
SECOND FRIDAYS with DJ Cher La Luna 🪩
A new monthly Friday night at Pallet Brewing in Maplewood.
Join us for the first Second Fridays on Friday, September 11 from 6:30–9:30 PM, with DJ Cher La Luna behind the decks.
No set genre. No rules. Just good music, good beer, good people, and whatever feels right.
Come hang out, grab a beer, and let the music take it from there.
FREE WITH RSVP
RSVP is free and helps us get a sense of who's coming. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and stay awhile.
RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/mvjjedpp
📅 Fridays Sept 11th, Oct 9th, & Nov 13th
⏰ 6:30–9:30 PM
📍 Pallet Brewing
Maplewood, NJ
Maplewood Village Summer Streets
🎶 Late Summer Streets Returns
Join us for the return of the Maplewood Village Late Summer Music Series, transforming Saturday evenings into a lively pedestrian plaza filled with music, shopping, dining, and community fun.
📅 Select Saturdays:
August 29
September 5, 12 & 26
October 3
🕔 Village Summer Streets: 5:00–9:00 PM
🎵 Live Music: 5:30–8:00 PM
Maplewood Avenue, between Highland and Inwood, will become a walkable destination where visitors can enjoy live performances, al fresco dining, extended shopping hours, and everything that makes Maplewood Village so special.
Our Village merchants will be staying open later and many will feature sidewalk displays, special promotions, and outdoor shopping to make the most of these festive evenings. Bring your family, meet up with friends, grab dinner, browse your favorite local shops, and enjoy an evening of music and community in the heart of Maplewood.
Events are weather permitting. Follow the MVA for the latest updates and any weather-related announcements. 🎶💚
Noche de Salsa!
💃🏽 Noche de Salsa returns to The Woodland! 💃🏽
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an unforgettable night of live music, dancing, and Latin rhythms!
Join the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture for Noche de Salsa, featuring David Cedeño and His Latin Orchestra. Known for their dynamic blend of salsa, jazz, merengue, and classic English hits with a Latin twist, the band is sure to keep the dance floor moving all night long!
📅 Saturday, September 12
📍 The Woodland | 60 Woodland Road, Maplewood, NJ
🔞 Ages 18+
8:00–8:30 PM | Salsa Lesson
Warm up the dance floor with a salsa lesson led by Sasha Valerie Nagorny from Gift of Dance Studios
Visit her website at www.giftofdancestudios.com
Instagram @giftofdancestudios
8:30–10:00 PM | Live Music
🎶 David Cedeño and His Latin Orchestra take the stage with an energetic night of live Latin music!
Grab your dancing shoes and join us for a night of music, movement, and celebration! 💃🏽🎶
Peruvian Street Food for sale by Sandwicheria
The Maplewood Strollers COSTUME SALE!
The Maplewood Strollers COSTUME SALE!
Sunday, September 13
11-3
The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts
10 Durand Rd, Maplewood
Calling all performers, costume designers, vintage lovers, Halloween enthusiasts, fashion adventurers, and anyone who just loves a good treasure hunt!
The Maplewood Strollers are cleaning out our costume collection once again — and there are some seriously fun finds up for grabs!
Come for the costumes. Stay for the treasure hunt. Leave with something fabulous — and know you’re helping support community theater!
Maplewood Glee Club "Open Sing" nights for new members
Maplewood Glee Club announces their "Open Sing" nights for new members in September!
Sign Up Here: https://tinyurl.com/GleeOpenSingSignUp
Maplewood Glee Club IS LOOKING FOR MEN (or those who identify as male) WHO SING!
-In the shower
-In the car
-Anytime, anywhere, because you love it!!
If that describes you or anyone you know, the Maplewood Glee Club invites you to join us for...
OUR ANNUAL OPEN SING NIGHTS!
-Mondays starting on 9/14 at 7:45 pm
-DeHart Community Center 120 Burnett Ave, Maplewood
-Refreshments served
No pressure. No auditions. Meet the guys. Sing a few songs. It’s what men who sing do.
Sign Up Here: https://tinyurl.com/GleeOpenSingSignUp
“Unveiled 26” A preview of the SOMA Studio Tour artists
The captivating preview exhibition of the 23rd Annual SOMA Studio Tour, unveiled26, goes on view in the Herb + Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC beginning Thursday, SEP 17. Now marking its fifth year as a tandem exhibition with the Tour, unveiled26 celebrates the remarkable depth of talent within the SOMA artist community, offering a first look at the work that will fill studios across South Orange and Maplewood when the Tour weekend arrives. “The preview is where the magic begins,” said curator Jeremy Moss. “It’s the perfect place to meet new artists, see a cross-section of the work that will be revealed in full during the Tour weekend, and get swept up in the energy of our community’s creative spirit.”
Learn more at: https://studiotoursoma.com/
SOMA Studio Tour will take place Saturday, November 7th and Sunday, November 8th across locations around Maplewood and South Orange.
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture invites comedians and comedy lovers to MAC Mic, a free weekly comedy open mic where performers can test new material, sharpen their craft, and connect with the local comedy community.
MAC Mic is one of the first programs launched through the 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. Earlier this year, the Township sought creative proposals to activate the Arts Center with innovative, community-driven programming that celebrates artistic expression and expands cultural opportunities for residents. Selected through that initiative, MAC Mic transforms the Arts Center into a welcoming gathering place for local comedians, emerging performers, and audiences.
Hosted by Maplewood comedians Maribeth Theroux, Shannon Moffett, and Sibo, MAC Mic welcomes performers of all experience levels—from first-timers to seasoned comics.
When: Every Thursday
Performance Time: 7:00–8:30 PM (venue open until 9:00 PM)
Sign up for a 5-minute performance slot:
slotted.co/macmic
This program is presented by the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture in partnership with NORK Comedy and The SOMA Network.
MAC Mic Guidelines
To ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for everyone, please observe the following:
No alcohol, smoking, or vaping on the premises.
No recording, photography, or live-streaming during performances. (Performers may record or photograph their own set only.)
Please arrive on time and remain for the duration of the mic to support fellow performers.
All ages are welcome.
About the Comedy
MAC Mic is a space for comedians to experiment, take creative risks, and develop new material. Comedy often explores difficult subjects, includes strong language, and challenges perspectives. Audience members should expect content that may be provocative, unfiltered, or uncomfortable at times.
Likewise, performers are encouraged to explore and refine their material in good faith, understanding that comedy is an evolving art form and that respectful experimentation is part of the creative process.
Community Standards
While comedy often pushes boundaries, we ask all participants to keep these principles in mind:
Personal attacks directed at individuals in the room are not appropriate. This is an open mic, not a roast.
Strong language is common in comedy; however, excessive profanity, hate speech, or repeated use of slurs—even when self-referential—is discouraged.
Treat fellow performers, audience members, volunteers, and staff with respect, and help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to participate.
Follow our partners on Instagram
@macmiccomedy
@NORKcomedy
@theSOMAnetwork
@Siboisfunny
@assignedpaleatbirth
@maribeththeroux
Baker Street Flea
Baker Street Flea
A carefully curated open-air market and all-day gathering with 130+ independent makers, vintage curators, artists, food, drinks and live music throughout Maplewood Village.
More than a market.
Celebrating artists, makers & community
What began on one block of Baker Street now stretches across Baker Street, Maplewood Avenue and Highland Place, bringing together independent makers, artists, small businesses, neighbors and visitors from across New Jersey and beyond.
It is the kind of day people want to spend time in: music spilling into the street, kids dancing between booths, friends running into one another and something new to discover around every corner.
More info at https://bakerstreetflea.com/
Oysterfest
Maplewood’s Bob Miller Oysterfest Celebrates America’s 250th with “Stars, Stripes and Shells”
A Maplewood tradition returns Sept. 19 with annual fundraiser and outdoor community event supporting melanoma research and local families in need.
Join the Robert J. Miller Foundation and the Township of Maplewood for the annual Oysterfest, a community health event and fundraiser supporting melanoma awareness, the Melanoma Research Foundation, and local MAPSO families in need.
This year’s “Stars, Stripes & Shells” celebration honors America’s 250th anniversary with an evening featuring live music, an open bar, bagpipers, catering by Celebrated Foods, and Oysterfest’s popular raw oyster bar.
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 6–10 PM
The Woodland | 60 Woodland Road, Maplewood, NJ
Adults only. Since 2015, thousands of local residents have come together at Oysterfest to enjoy an evening of community, food, and entertainment while helping raise vital funds for melanoma research and families in need.
Tickets here: https://www.bobmilleroysterfest.com/tickets/
Maplewood Glee Club "Open Sing" nights for new members
Maplewood Glee Club announces their "Open Sing" nights for new members in September!
Sign Up Here: https://tinyurl.com/GleeOpenSingSignUp
Maplewood Glee Club IS LOOKING FOR MEN (or those who identify as male) WHO SING!
-In the shower
-In the car
-Anytime, anywhere, because you love it!!
If that describes you or anyone you know, the Maplewood Glee Club invites you to join us for...
OUR ANNUAL OPEN SING NIGHTS!
-Mondays starting on 9/14 at 7:45 pm
-DeHart Community Center 120 Burnett Ave, Maplewood
-Refreshments served
No pressure. No auditions. Meet the guys. Sing a few songs. It’s what men who sing do.
Sign Up Here: https://tinyurl.com/GleeOpenSingSignUp
MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES VARIETY SHOW Auditions
MAPSO FOLLIES ARE BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
The 4th Annual MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES VARIETY SHOW returns with OLD-TIMEY ACTS and QUIRKY FUN!
The Woodland is getting a fabulous makeover, so this year’s old-timey MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES VARIETY SHOW will be held at the Columbia High School main theater, where more seats = more fun! Summer is the perfect time to come up with a kooky or charming act for auditions on Wednesday, September 23rd. So, grab a friend, neighbor, or family member and come up with a 3-minute comedy bit, dance routine, or upbeat acoustic song; baton twirling, hula hooping, bird calls, or opera; step dance, clogging, tap, or ballet; recite poetry; perform drag; do magic or ventriloquism; act out a short scene from your favorite comedy movie or tv show… knock yourself out, anything goes!
There are only 3 AUDITION RULES: No more than 3 minutes per act, no drum kits, and no solos. Open to Maplewood/South Orange and surrounding communities, ages 9 to 99. (The Follies Team encourages new acts to audition each year, so, if you were in last year’s show, mix it up with a different routine, talent, or performers.)
SAVE THESE DATES!
AUDITIONS: Wednesday, September 23rd, from 6 - 8pm at Columbia High School (17 Parker Ave., Maplewood), as well as an online submission option through 9/30. Check back at maplewoodartsandculture.org/follies. Follow our Insta: @mapsofollies plus answers to FAQs found below.
DRESS/TECH:Wednesday, October 21st, from 6 - 8pm at Columbia High School (17 Parker Ave., Maplewood)
SHOW: Thursday, October 22nd, from 7:30 - 9pm at Columbia High School (17 Parker Ave., Maplewood)
More Info at: https://www.maplewoodartsandculture.org/follies
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture invites comedians and comedy lovers to MAC Mic, a free weekly comedy open mic where performers can test new material, sharpen their craft, and connect with the local comedy community.
MAC Mic is one of the first programs launched through the 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. Earlier this year, the Township sought creative proposals to activate the Arts Center with innovative, community-driven programming that celebrates artistic expression and expands cultural opportunities for residents. Selected through that initiative, MAC Mic transforms the Arts Center into a welcoming gathering place for local comedians, emerging performers, and audiences.
Hosted by Maplewood comedians Maribeth Theroux, Shannon Moffett, and Sibo, MAC Mic welcomes performers of all experience levels—from first-timers to seasoned comics.
When: Every Thursday
Performance Time: 7:00–8:30 PM (venue open until 9:00 PM)
Sign up for a 5-minute performance slot:
slotted.co/macmic
This program is presented by the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture in partnership with NORK Comedy and The SOMA Network.
MAC Mic Guidelines
To ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for everyone, please observe the following:
No alcohol, smoking, or vaping on the premises.
No recording, photography, or live-streaming during performances. (Performers may record or photograph their own set only.)
Please arrive on time and remain for the duration of the mic to support fellow performers.
All ages are welcome.
About the Comedy
MAC Mic is a space for comedians to experiment, take creative risks, and develop new material. Comedy often explores difficult subjects, includes strong language, and challenges perspectives. Audience members should expect content that may be provocative, unfiltered, or uncomfortable at times.
Likewise, performers are encouraged to explore and refine their material in good faith, understanding that comedy is an evolving art form and that respectful experimentation is part of the creative process.
Community Standards
While comedy often pushes boundaries, we ask all participants to keep these principles in mind:
Personal attacks directed at individuals in the room are not appropriate. This is an open mic, not a roast.
Strong language is common in comedy; however, excessive profanity, hate speech, or repeated use of slurs—even when self-referential—is discouraged.
Treat fellow performers, audience members, volunteers, and staff with respect, and help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to participate.
Follow our partners on Instagram
@macmiccomedy
@NORKcomedy
@theSOMAnetwork
@Siboisfunny
@assignedpaleatbirth
@maribeththeroux
Maplewood Village Summer Streets
🎶 Late Summer Streets Returns
Join us for the return of the Maplewood Village Late Summer Music Series, transforming Saturday evenings into a lively pedestrian plaza filled with music, shopping, dining, and community fun.
📅 Select Saturdays:
August 29
September 5, 12 & 26
October 3
🕔 Village Summer Streets: 5:00–9:00 PM
🎵 Live Music: 5:30–8:00 PM
Maplewood Avenue, between Highland and Inwood, will become a walkable destination where visitors can enjoy live performances, al fresco dining, extended shopping hours, and everything that makes Maplewood Village so special.
Our Village merchants will be staying open later and many will feature sidewalk displays, special promotions, and outdoor shopping to make the most of these festive evenings. Bring your family, meet up with friends, grab dinner, browse your favorite local shops, and enjoy an evening of music and community in the heart of Maplewood.
Events are weather permitting. Follow the MVA for the latest updates and any weather-related announcements. 🎶💚
Maplewood Glee Club "Open Sing" nights for new members
Maplewood Glee Club announces their "Open Sing" nights for new members in September!
Sign Up Here: https://tinyurl.com/GleeOpenSingSignUp
Maplewood Glee Club IS LOOKING FOR MEN (or those who identify as male) WHO SING!
-In the shower
-In the car
-Anytime, anywhere, because you love it!!
If that describes you or anyone you know, the Maplewood Glee Club invites you to join us for...
OUR ANNUAL OPEN SING NIGHTS!
-Mondays starting on 9/14 at 7:45 pm
-DeHart Community Center 120 Burnett Ave, Maplewood
-Refreshments served
No pressure. No auditions. Meet the guys. Sing a few songs. It’s what men who sing do.
Sign Up Here: https://tinyurl.com/GleeOpenSingSignUp
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture invites comedians and comedy lovers to MAC Mic, a free weekly comedy open mic where performers can test new material, sharpen their craft, and connect with the local comedy community.
MAC Mic is one of the first programs launched through the 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. Earlier this year, the Township sought creative proposals to activate the Arts Center with innovative, community-driven programming that celebrates artistic expression and expands cultural opportunities for residents. Selected through that initiative, MAC Mic transforms the Arts Center into a welcoming gathering place for local comedians, emerging performers, and audiences.
Hosted by Maplewood comedians Maribeth Theroux, Shannon Moffett, and Sibo, MAC Mic welcomes performers of all experience levels—from first-timers to seasoned comics.
When: Every Thursday
Performance Time: 7:00–8:30 PM (venue open until 9:00 PM)
Sign up for a 5-minute performance slot:
slotted.co/macmic
This program is presented by the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture in partnership with NORK Comedy and The SOMA Network.
MAC Mic Guidelines
To ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for everyone, please observe the following:
No alcohol, smoking, or vaping on the premises.
No recording, photography, or live-streaming during performances. (Performers may record or photograph their own set only.)
Please arrive on time and remain for the duration of the mic to support fellow performers.
All ages are welcome.
About the Comedy
MAC Mic is a space for comedians to experiment, take creative risks, and develop new material. Comedy often explores difficult subjects, includes strong language, and challenges perspectives. Audience members should expect content that may be provocative, unfiltered, or uncomfortable at times.
Likewise, performers are encouraged to explore and refine their material in good faith, understanding that comedy is an evolving art form and that respectful experimentation is part of the creative process.
Community Standards
While comedy often pushes boundaries, we ask all participants to keep these principles in mind:
Personal attacks directed at individuals in the room are not appropriate. This is an open mic, not a roast.
Strong language is common in comedy; however, excessive profanity, hate speech, or repeated use of slurs—even when self-referential—is discouraged.
Treat fellow performers, audience members, volunteers, and staff with respect, and help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to participate.
Follow our partners on Instagram
@macmiccomedy
@NORKcomedy
@theSOMAnetwork
@Siboisfunny
@assignedpaleatbirth
@maribeththeroux
Teen & Tween Workshop: Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Join artist and Oakland Road Art Club founder Katey Darago for a month-long community artist residency exploring creativity, sculpture, and the possibilities of found materials. Through weekly workshops for tweens, teens, and families, participants will transform reclaimed and upcycled objects into imaginative works of art. Artwork created throughout the residency will come together in a collaborative community exhibition during Halloween weekend at The 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. No experience necessary—just bring your ideas and imagination!
Friday Night Workshops (Tweens & Teens)
Fridays 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 and 10/30 from 7pm-10pm
These open-ended workshops invite tweens and teens to explore big ideas through sculpture using upcycled, reclaimed and found materials.
Each session begins with a creative invitation, and participants are encouraged to experiment and follow their own ideas.
Artwork created throughout the month will become part of a collaborative gallery exhibition during Halloween weekend. No experience necessary!
Katey Darago
Katey Darago is the founder of Oakland Road Art Club, a process-based maker studio in Maplewood where makers are encouraged to follow their curiosity, take creative risks, and make without instructions or expectations. Working primarily with upcycled, donated and second hand materials, she creates an environment where experimentation, imagination, and unconventional thinking are celebrated.
Family Workshop: Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Join artist and Oakland Road Art Club founder Katey Darago for a month-long community artist residency exploring creativity, sculpture, and the possibilities of found materials. Through weekly workshops for tweens, teens, and families, participants will transform reclaimed and upcycled objects into imaginative works of art. Artwork created throughout the residency will come together in a collaborative community exhibition during Halloween weekend at The 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. No experience necessary—just bring your ideas and imagination!
Saturday Family Workshops (All ages welcome)
Saturdays 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 from 12pm - 4pm
Families are invited to build imaginative sculptures using upcycled, reclaimed and found materials in a relaxed, open studio environment.
Each workshop begins with a thought-provoking prompt which every family is free to interpret in their own way.
The artwork created during these workshops will become part of a community exhibition during Halloween weekend. No experience necessary!
Katey Darago
Katey Darago is the founder of Oakland Road Art Club, a process-based maker studio in Maplewood where makers are encouraged to follow their curiosity, take creative risks, and make without instructions or expectations. Working primarily with upcycled, donated and second hand materials, she creates an environment where experimentation, imagination, and unconventional thinking are celebrated.
Maplewood Village Summer Streets
🎶 Late Summer Streets Returns
Join us for the return of the Maplewood Village Late Summer Music Series, transforming Saturday evenings into a lively pedestrian plaza filled with music, shopping, dining, and community fun.
📅 Select Saturdays:
August 29
September 5, 12 & 26
October 3
🕔 Village Summer Streets: 5:00–9:00 PM
🎵 Live Music: 5:30–8:00 PM
Maplewood Avenue, between Highland and Inwood, will become a walkable destination where visitors can enjoy live performances, al fresco dining, extended shopping hours, and everything that makes Maplewood Village so special.
Our Village merchants will be staying open later and many will feature sidewalk displays, special promotions, and outdoor shopping to make the most of these festive evenings. Bring your family, meet up with friends, grab dinner, browse your favorite local shops, and enjoy an evening of music and community in the heart of Maplewood.
Events are weather permitting. Follow the MVA for the latest updates and any weather-related announcements. 🎶💚
Deep Mapping Session 1
Deep Mapping
with Alex Steinberg
What makes a space into a place?
Deep mapping is a multidisciplinary approach to exploring the layers that give a place meaning. A deep map might include maps and databases alongside photography, writing, painting, archival materials, interviews, or site-specific work. Rather than simply documenting a place, deep mapping asks us to look closely at the histories, stories, memories, people, and experiences that shape it.
Over six weeks, we will explore Maplewood through a creative practice that brings together community, geography, history, memory, research, and personal experience. Working both individually and collaboratively, participants will contribute different perspectives and forms of knowledge to a shared deep map of Maplewood—one that reflects both the town’s history and the community as it exists today.
The workshop meets for 1.5 hours each Wednesday, October 7–November 11, with work from the workshop culminating in a gallery exhibition in early December.
Open to ages 13–113. No previous art, mapping, or research experience is required.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/TsaMncCQXhEHMtEg7
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture invites comedians and comedy lovers to MAC Mic, a free weekly comedy open mic where performers can test new material, sharpen their craft, and connect with the local comedy community.
MAC Mic is one of the first programs launched through the 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. Earlier this year, the Township sought creative proposals to activate the Arts Center with innovative, community-driven programming that celebrates artistic expression and expands cultural opportunities for residents. Selected through that initiative, MAC Mic transforms the Arts Center into a welcoming gathering place for local comedians, emerging performers, and audiences.
Hosted by Maplewood comedians Maribeth Theroux, Shannon Moffett, and Sibo, MAC Mic welcomes performers of all experience levels—from first-timers to seasoned comics.
When: Every Thursday
Performance Time: 7:00–8:30 PM (venue open until 9:00 PM)
Sign up for a 5-minute performance slot:
slotted.co/macmic
This program is presented by the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture in partnership with NORK Comedy and The SOMA Network.
MAC Mic Guidelines
To ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for everyone, please observe the following:
No alcohol, smoking, or vaping on the premises.
No recording, photography, or live-streaming during performances. (Performers may record or photograph their own set only.)
Please arrive on time and remain for the duration of the mic to support fellow performers.
All ages are welcome.
About the Comedy
MAC Mic is a space for comedians to experiment, take creative risks, and develop new material. Comedy often explores difficult subjects, includes strong language, and challenges perspectives. Audience members should expect content that may be provocative, unfiltered, or uncomfortable at times.
Likewise, performers are encouraged to explore and refine their material in good faith, understanding that comedy is an evolving art form and that respectful experimentation is part of the creative process.
Community Standards
While comedy often pushes boundaries, we ask all participants to keep these principles in mind:
Personal attacks directed at individuals in the room are not appropriate. This is an open mic, not a roast.
Strong language is common in comedy; however, excessive profanity, hate speech, or repeated use of slurs—even when self-referential—is discouraged.
Treat fellow performers, audience members, volunteers, and staff with respect, and help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to participate.
Follow our partners on Instagram
@macmiccomedy
@NORKcomedy
@theSOMAnetwork
@Siboisfunny
@assignedpaleatbirth
@maribeththeroux
Teen & Tween Workshop: Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Join artist and Oakland Road Art Club founder Katey Darago for a month-long community artist residency exploring creativity, sculpture, and the possibilities of found materials. Through weekly workshops for tweens, teens, and families, participants will transform reclaimed and upcycled objects into imaginative works of art. Artwork created throughout the residency will come together in a collaborative community exhibition during Halloween weekend at The 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. No experience necessary—just bring your ideas and imagination!
Friday Night Workshops (Tweens & Teens)
Fridays 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 and 10/30 from 7pm-10pm
These open-ended workshops invite tweens and teens to explore big ideas through sculpture using upcycled, reclaimed and found materials.
Each session begins with a creative invitation, and participants are encouraged to experiment and follow their own ideas.
Artwork created throughout the month will become part of a collaborative gallery exhibition during Halloween weekend. No experience necessary!
Katey Darago
Katey Darago is the founder of Oakland Road Art Club, a process-based maker studio in Maplewood where makers are encouraged to follow their curiosity, take creative risks, and make without instructions or expectations. Working primarily with upcycled, donated and second hand materials, she creates an environment where experimentation, imagination, and unconventional thinking are celebrated.
Family Workshop: Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Join artist and Oakland Road Art Club founder Katey Darago for a month-long community artist residency exploring creativity, sculpture, and the possibilities of found materials. Through weekly workshops for tweens, teens, and families, participants will transform reclaimed and upcycled objects into imaginative works of art. Artwork created throughout the residency will come together in a collaborative community exhibition during Halloween weekend at The 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. No experience necessary—just bring your ideas and imagination!
Saturday Family Workshops (All ages welcome)
Saturdays 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 from 12pm - 4pm
Families are invited to build imaginative sculptures using upcycled, reclaimed and found materials in a relaxed, open studio environment.
Each workshop begins with a thought-provoking prompt which every family is free to interpret in their own way.
The artwork created during these workshops will become part of a community exhibition during Halloween weekend. No experience necessary!
Katey Darago
Katey Darago is the founder of Oakland Road Art Club, a process-based maker studio in Maplewood where makers are encouraged to follow their curiosity, take creative risks, and make without instructions or expectations. Working primarily with upcycled, donated and second hand materials, she creates an environment where experimentation, imagination, and unconventional thinking are celebrated.
Deep Mapping Sesssion 2
Deep Mapping
with Alex Steinberg
What makes a space into a place?
Deep mapping is a multidisciplinary approach to exploring the layers that give a place meaning. A deep map might include maps and databases alongside photography, writing, painting, archival materials, interviews, or site-specific work. Rather than simply documenting a place, deep mapping asks us to look closely at the histories, stories, memories, people, and experiences that shape it.
Over six weeks, we will explore Maplewood through a creative practice that brings together community, geography, history, memory, research, and personal experience. Working both individually and collaboratively, participants will contribute different perspectives and forms of knowledge to a shared deep map of Maplewood—one that reflects both the town’s history and the community as it exists today.
The workshop meets for 1.5 hours each Wednesday, October 7–November 11, with work from the workshop
culminating in a gallery exhibition in early December.
Open to ages 13–113. No previous art, mapping, or research experience is required.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/TsaMncCQXhEHMtEg7
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture invites comedians and comedy lovers to MAC Mic, a free weekly comedy open mic where performers can test new material, sharpen their craft, and connect with the local comedy community.
MAC Mic is one of the first programs launched through the 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. Earlier this year, the Township sought creative proposals to activate the Arts Center with innovative, community-driven programming that celebrates artistic expression and expands cultural opportunities for residents. Selected through that initiative, MAC Mic transforms the Arts Center into a welcoming gathering place for local comedians, emerging performers, and audiences.
Hosted by Maplewood comedians Maribeth Theroux, Shannon Moffett, and Sibo, MAC Mic welcomes performers of all experience levels—from first-timers to seasoned comics.
When: Every Thursday
Performance Time: 7:00–8:30 PM (venue open until 9:00 PM)
Sign up for a 5-minute performance slot:
slotted.co/macmic
This program is presented by the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture in partnership with NORK Comedy and The SOMA Network.
MAC Mic Guidelines
To ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for everyone, please observe the following:
No alcohol, smoking, or vaping on the premises.
No recording, photography, or live-streaming during performances. (Performers may record or photograph their own set only.)
Please arrive on time and remain for the duration of the mic to support fellow performers.
All ages are welcome.
About the Comedy
MAC Mic is a space for comedians to experiment, take creative risks, and develop new material. Comedy often explores difficult subjects, includes strong language, and challenges perspectives. Audience members should expect content that may be provocative, unfiltered, or uncomfortable at times.
Likewise, performers are encouraged to explore and refine their material in good faith, understanding that comedy is an evolving art form and that respectful experimentation is part of the creative process.
Community Standards
While comedy often pushes boundaries, we ask all participants to keep these principles in mind:
Personal attacks directed at individuals in the room are not appropriate. This is an open mic, not a roast.
Strong language is common in comedy; however, excessive profanity, hate speech, or repeated use of slurs—even when self-referential—is discouraged.
Treat fellow performers, audience members, volunteers, and staff with respect, and help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to participate.
Follow our partners on Instagram
@macmiccomedy
@NORKcomedy
@theSOMAnetwork
@Siboisfunny
@assignedpaleatbirth
@maribeththeroux
Teen & Tween Workshop: Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Join artist and Oakland Road Art Club founder Katey Darago for a month-long community artist residency exploring creativity, sculpture, and the possibilities of found materials. Through weekly workshops for tweens, teens, and families, participants will transform reclaimed and upcycled objects into imaginative works of art. Artwork created throughout the residency will come together in a collaborative community exhibition during Halloween weekend at The 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. No experience necessary—just bring your ideas and imagination!
Friday Night Workshops (Tweens & Teens)
Fridays 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 and 10/30 from 7pm-10pm
These open-ended workshops invite tweens and teens to explore big ideas through sculpture using upcycled, reclaimed and found materials.
Each session begins with a creative invitation, and participants are encouraged to experiment and follow their own ideas.
Artwork created throughout the month will become part of a collaborative gallery exhibition during Halloween weekend. No experience necessary!
Katey Darago
Katey Darago is the founder of Oakland Road Art Club, a process-based maker studio in Maplewood where makers are encouraged to follow their curiosity, take creative risks, and make without instructions or expectations. Working primarily with upcycled, donated and second hand materials, she creates an environment where experimentation, imagination, and unconventional thinking are celebrated.
Family Workshop: Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Join artist and Oakland Road Art Club founder Katey Darago for a month-long community artist residency exploring creativity, sculpture, and the possibilities of found materials. Through weekly workshops for tweens, teens, and families, participants will transform reclaimed and upcycled objects into imaginative works of art. Artwork created throughout the residency will come together in a collaborative community exhibition during Halloween weekend at The 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. No experience necessary—just bring your ideas and imagination!
Saturday Family Workshops (All ages welcome)
Saturdays 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 from 12pm - 4pm
Families are invited to build imaginative sculptures using upcycled, reclaimed and found materials in a relaxed, open studio environment.
Each workshop begins with a thought-provoking prompt which every family is free to interpret in their own way.
The artwork created during these workshops will become part of a community exhibition during Halloween weekend. No experience necessary!
Katey Darago
Katey Darago is the founder of Oakland Road Art Club, a process-based maker studio in Maplewood where makers are encouraged to follow their curiosity, take creative risks, and make without instructions or expectations. Working primarily with upcycled, donated and second hand materials, she creates an environment where experimentation, imagination, and unconventional thinking are celebrated.
The 2026 Art Walk and Music Fest
The 2026 art Walk and Music Fest:
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 11 am – 5 pm
Every fall, Maplewood Village is host to the annual Art Walk and Music Fest. This family-friendly celebration of art and music takes place on the streets of Maplewood Village.
Join us for a full day of art, music, and fun as professional artists set up on the streets, alongside musicians and bands, merchants, and children’s activities. It’s the perfect time to acquire some new art, ceramics, or handcrafted jewelry, browse in our local shops, and sample our local eateries while enjoying live music
Music Line Up
Live Music Lineup courtesy of Gregory Burrus
Details coming soon!
Deep Mapping Session 3
Deep Mapping
with Alex Steinberg
What makes a space into a place?
Deep mapping is a multidisciplinary approach to exploring the layers that give a place meaning. A deep map might include maps and databases alongside photography, writing, painting, archival materials, interviews, or site-specific work. Rather than simply documenting a place, deep mapping asks us to look closely at the histories, stories, memories, people, and experiences that shape it.
Over six weeks, we will explore Maplewood through a creative practice that brings together community, geography, history, memory, research, and personal experience. Working both individually and collaboratively, participants will contribute different perspectives and forms of knowledge to a shared deep map of Maplewood—one that reflects both the town’s history and the community as it exists today.
The workshop meets for 1.5 hours each Wednesday, October 7–November 11, with work from the workshop
culminating in a gallery exhibition in early December.
Open to ages 13–113. No previous art, mapping, or research experience is required.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/TsaMncCQXhEHMtEg7
Teen & Tween Workshop: Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Join artist and Oakland Road Art Club founder Katey Darago for a month-long community artist residency exploring creativity, sculpture, and the possibilities of found materials. Through weekly workshops for tweens, teens, and families, participants will transform reclaimed and upcycled objects into imaginative works of art. Artwork created throughout the residency will come together in a collaborative community exhibition during Halloween weekend at The 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. No experience necessary—just bring your ideas and imagination!
Friday Night Workshops (Tweens & Teens)
Fridays 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 and 10/30 from 7pm-10pm
These open-ended workshops invite tweens and teens to explore big ideas through sculpture using upcycled, reclaimed and found materials.
Each session begins with a creative invitation, and participants are encouraged to experiment and follow their own ideas.
Artwork created throughout the month will become part of a collaborative gallery exhibition during Halloween weekend. No experience necessary!
Katey Darago
Katey Darago is the founder of Oakland Road Art Club, a process-based maker studio in Maplewood where makers are encouraged to follow their curiosity, take creative risks, and make without instructions or expectations. Working primarily with upcycled, donated and second hand materials, she creates an environment where experimentation, imagination, and unconventional thinking are celebrated.
Family Workshop: Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Proof of Existence: Artifacts made in community
Join artist and Oakland Road Art Club founder Katey Darago for a month-long community artist residency exploring creativity, sculpture, and the possibilities of found materials. Through weekly workshops for tweens, teens, and families, participants will transform reclaimed and upcycled objects into imaginative works of art. Artwork created throughout the residency will come together in a collaborative community exhibition during Halloween weekend at The 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. No experience necessary—just bring your ideas and imagination!
Saturday Family Workshops (All ages welcome)
Saturdays 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 from 12pm - 4pm
Families are invited to build imaginative sculptures using upcycled, reclaimed and found materials in a relaxed, open studio environment.
Each workshop begins with a thought-provoking prompt which every family is free to interpret in their own way.
The artwork created during these workshops will become part of a community exhibition during Halloween weekend. No experience necessary!
Katey Darago
Katey Darago is the founder of Oakland Road Art Club, a process-based maker studio in Maplewood where makers are encouraged to follow their curiosity, take creative risks, and make without instructions or expectations. Working primarily with upcycled, donated and second hand materials, she creates an environment where experimentation, imagination, and unconventional thinking are celebrated.
Deep Mapping Session 4
Deep Mapping
with Alex Steinberg
What makes a space into a place?
Deep mapping is a multidisciplinary approach to exploring the layers that give a place meaning. A deep map might include maps and databases alongside photography, writing, painting, archival materials, interviews, or site-specific work. Rather than simply documenting a place, deep mapping asks us to look closely at the histories, stories, memories, people, and experiences that shape it.
Over six weeks, we will explore Maplewood through a creative practice that brings together community, geography, history, memory, research, and personal experience. Working both individually and collaboratively, participants will contribute different perspectives and forms of knowledge to a shared deep map of Maplewood—one that reflects both the town’s history and the community as it exists today.
The workshop meets for 1.5 hours each Wednesday, October 7–November 11, with work from the workshop
culminating in a gallery exhibition in early December.
Open to ages 13–113. No previous art, mapping, or research experience is required.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/TsaMncCQXhEHMtEg7
Deep Mapping Session 5
Deep Mapping
with Alex Steinberg
What makes a space into a place?
Deep mapping is a multidisciplinary approach to exploring the layers that give a place meaning. A deep map might include maps and databases alongside photography, writing, painting, archival materials, interviews, or site-specific work. Rather than simply documenting a place, deep mapping asks us to look closely at the histories, stories, memories, people, and experiences that shape it.
Over six weeks, we will explore Maplewood through a creative practice that brings together community, geography, history, memory, research, and personal experience. Working both individually and collaboratively, participants will contribute different perspectives and forms of knowledge to a shared deep map of Maplewood—one that reflects both the town’s history and the community as it exists today.
The workshop meets for 1.5 hours each Wednesday, October 7–November 11, with work from the workshop
culminating in a gallery exhibition in early December.
Open to ages 13–113. No previous art, mapping, or research experience is required.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/TsaMncCQXhEHMtEg7
Deep Mapping Session 6
Deep Mapping
with Alex Steinberg
What makes a space into a place?
Deep mapping is a multidisciplinary approach to exploring the layers that give a place meaning. A deep map might include maps and databases alongside photography, writing, painting, archival materials, interviews, or site-specific work. Rather than simply documenting a place, deep mapping asks us to look closely at the histories, stories, memories, people, and experiences that shape it.
Over six weeks, we will explore Maplewood through a creative practice that brings together community, geography, history, memory, research, and personal experience. Working both individually and collaboratively, participants will contribute different perspectives and forms of knowledge to a shared deep map of Maplewood—one that reflects both the town’s history and the community as it exists today.
The workshop meets for 1.5 hours each Wednesday, October 7–November 11, with work from the workshop
culminating in a gallery exhibition in early December.
Open to ages 13–113. No previous art, mapping, or research experience is required.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/TsaMncCQXhEHMtEg7
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture invites comedians and comedy lovers to MAC Mic, a free weekly comedy open mic where performers can test new material, sharpen their craft, and connect with the local comedy community.
MAC Mic is one of the first programs launched through the 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. Earlier this year, the Township sought creative proposals to activate the Arts Center with innovative, community-driven programming that celebrates artistic expression and expands cultural opportunities for residents. Selected through that initiative, MAC Mic transforms the Arts Center into a welcoming gathering place for local comedians, emerging performers, and audiences.
Hosted by Maplewood comedians Maribeth Theroux, Shannon Moffett, and Sibo, MAC Mic welcomes performers of all experience levels—from first-timers to seasoned comics.
When: Every Thursday
Performance Time: 7:00–8:30 PM (venue open until 9:00 PM)
Sign up for a 5-minute performance slot:
slotted.co/macmic
This program is presented by the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture in partnership with NORK Comedy and The SOMA Network.
MAC Mic Guidelines
To ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for everyone, please observe the following:
No alcohol, smoking, or vaping on the premises.
No recording, photography, or live-streaming during performances. (Performers may record or photograph their own set only.)
Please arrive on time and remain for the duration of the mic to support fellow performers.
All ages are welcome.
About the Comedy
MAC Mic is a space for comedians to experiment, take creative risks, and develop new material. Comedy often explores difficult subjects, includes strong language, and challenges perspectives. Audience members should expect content that may be provocative, unfiltered, or uncomfortable at times.
Likewise, performers are encouraged to explore and refine their material in good faith, understanding that comedy is an evolving art form and that respectful experimentation is part of the creative process.
Community Standards
While comedy often pushes boundaries, we ask all participants to keep these principles in mind:
Personal attacks directed at individuals in the room are not appropriate. This is an open mic, not a roast.
Strong language is common in comedy; however, excessive profanity, hate speech, or repeated use of slurs—even when self-referential—is discouraged.
Treat fellow performers, audience members, volunteers, and staff with respect, and help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to participate.
Follow our partners on Instagram
@macmiccomedy
@NORKcomedy
@theSOMAnetwork
@Siboisfunny
@assignedpaleatbirth
@maribeththeroux
Broadway in the Park
SOMA Stage presents: BROADWAY IN THE PARK: LET’S ROCK!
Join us on Monday, September 7 (Labor Day) at 4:30pm at the Memorial Park Amphitheater in Maplewood for New Jersey's biggest celebration of Broadway! Returning for its 5th year, this free outdoor concert features a star-studded cast of local Broadway performers singing Broadway's biggest pop and rock hits from the 1950s to today.
Admission is free, with a suggested $15 donation to support SOMA Stage's mission of bringing Broadway to your backyard. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of live Broadway music with family and friends!
Maplewood Porchfest 2026!
Maplewood Porchfest 2026!
Save the date:
Sunday, September 6th
(Rain Date, Sept 7th)
Maplewood Porchfest 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, September 6th, in the afternoon from 1-5 PM (rain date, Mon, September 7th). We hope to see you there!
As in previous years, this free event will feature numerous porches throughout the Hilton neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ, with a wide array of music and entertainment throughout the afternoon.
Families: Kick off Porchfest with us by joining the Honk Parade! Gather at the DeHart Community Center at 12 noon. From there, we march to 121 Lexington, and then it’s out into the neighborhood to see the bands!
https://www.maplewoodporchfest.com/
Follow us on social media for the latest updates!
https://www.facebook.com/maplewoodporchfest
https://www.instagram.com/maplewood_porchfest/
Maplewood Village Summer Streets
🎶 Late Summer Streets Returns
Join us for the return of the Maplewood Village Late Summer Music Series, transforming Saturday evenings into a lively pedestrian plaza filled with music, shopping, dining, and community fun.
📅 Select Saturdays:
August 29
September 5, 12 & 26
October 3
🕔 Village Summer Streets: 5:00–9:00 PM
🎵 Live Music: 5:30–8:00 PM
Maplewood Avenue, between Highland and Inwood, will become a walkable destination where visitors can enjoy live performances, al fresco dining, extended shopping hours, and everything that makes Maplewood Village so special.
Our Village merchants will be staying open later and many will feature sidewalk displays, special promotions, and outdoor shopping to make the most of these festive evenings. Bring your family, meet up with friends, grab dinner, browse your favorite local shops, and enjoy an evening of music and community in the heart of Maplewood.
Events are weather permitting. Follow the MVA for the latest updates and any weather-related announcements. 🎶💚
The Art Generators Gallery (TAGG)
The Art Generators Launch Pop-Up Gallery with Grand Opening Celebration, “It’s Electric”
MAPLEWOOD, NJ -The Art Generators (TAG) are excited to announce the grand opening of a new pop-up gallery, The Art Generators Gallery (TAGG) on Friday, September 4, at 14 Newark Way in Maplewood. The gallery is presented in collaboration with Artie’s, who have made the space available for the project. The inaugural celebration, themed “It’s Electric”, will introduce a new creative destination committed to showcasing artists from both locally and afar, while fostering community, and bringing fresh energy to this growing section of Maplewood.
Founded less than two years ago by Natalie Crandall, Sumana Ghosh-Witherspoon, Ken Stanek, and Magie McGowan, The Art Generators have quickly become a driving force in the SOMA arts community. Since forming, the group has produced several local markets, with two more already scheduled in South Orange in September and November.
The new gallery will continue to build on that momentum by providing an ongoing space for workshops, artist talks, and community events, in addition to hosting First Friday art openings every month with different themes. The gallery plans to operate Thursday through Sunday every week.
“Our art markets have proven that people are looking for community and connection. This gallery lets us keep that conversation going.” said The Art Generators. “Creativity brings people together, and we’re looking forward to creating a space where everyone feels welcome”.
The Art Generators' newest launch is one of the latest businesses to open in this ever-growing section of Maplewood. Along with Artie’s, Newark Way is home to Pallet Brewery, with another corridor of stores such as Corner Slice, Shopkeeper, and Wheelhouse practically around the corner.
The public is invited to attend the grand opening celebration, “It’s Electric” on Friday, September 4th, to celebrate the launch of the gallery, meet local artists, and of course get some great food right across the street at Artie’s.
Event Details:
The Art Generators Gallery (TAGG)
14 Newark Way
Maplewood, NJ
Grand Opening: Friday, September 4th 7pm-9pm
Gallery hours Thursday-Sunday 4:30-8:30
For updates, upcoming exhibitions, calls for art, workshops, markets, and events, follow The Art Generators on social media @theartgenerators or visit theartgenerators.com
To support the Art Generators Kickstarter campaign, visit:
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
MAC Mic: Weekly Comedy Open Mic
The Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture invites comedians and comedy lovers to MAC Mic, a free weekly comedy open mic where performers can test new material, sharpen their craft, and connect with the local comedy community.
MAC Mic is one of the first programs launched through the 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. Earlier this year, the Township sought creative proposals to activate the Arts Center with innovative, community-driven programming that celebrates artistic expression and expands cultural opportunities for residents. Selected through that initiative, MAC Mic transforms the Arts Center into a welcoming gathering place for local comedians, emerging performers, and audiences.
Hosted by Maplewood comedians Maribeth Theroux, Shannon Moffett, and Sibo, MAC Mic welcomes performers of all experience levels—from first-timers to seasoned comics.
When: Every Thursday
Performance Time: 7:00–8:30 PM (venue open until 9:00 PM)
Sign up for a 5-minute performance slot:
slotted.co/macmic
This program is presented by the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture in partnership with NORK Comedy and The SOMA Network.
MAC Mic Guidelines
To ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for everyone, please observe the following:
No alcohol, smoking, or vaping on the premises.
No recording, photography, or live-streaming during performances. (Performers may record or photograph their own set only.)
Please arrive on time and remain for the duration of the mic to support fellow performers.
All ages are welcome.
About the Comedy
MAC Mic is a space for comedians to experiment, take creative risks, and develop new material. Comedy often explores difficult subjects, includes strong language, and challenges perspectives. Audience members should expect content that may be provocative, unfiltered, or uncomfortable at times.
Likewise, performers are encouraged to explore and refine their material in good faith, understanding that comedy is an evolving art form and that respectful experimentation is part of the creative process.
Community Standards
While comedy often pushes boundaries, we ask all participants to keep these principles in mind:
Personal attacks directed at individuals in the room are not appropriate. This is an open mic, not a roast.
Strong language is common in comedy; however, excessive profanity, hate speech, or repeated use of slurs—even when self-referential—is discouraged.
Treat fellow performers, audience members, volunteers, and staff with respect, and help create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to participate.
Follow our partners on Instagram
@macmiccomedy
@NORKcomedy
@theSOMAnetwork
@Siboisfunny
@assignedpaleatbirth
@maribeththeroux
Maplewood Village Summer Streets
🎶 Late Summer Streets Returns
Join us for the return of the Maplewood Village Late Summer Music Series, transforming Saturday evenings into a lively pedestrian plaza filled with music, shopping, dining, and community fun.
📅 Select Saturdays:
August 29
September 5, 12 & 26
October 3
🕔 Village Summer Streets: 5:00–9:00 PM
🎵 Live Music: 5:30–8:00 PM
Maplewood Avenue, between Highland and Inwood, will become a walkable destination where visitors can enjoy live performances, al fresco dining, extended shopping hours, and everything that makes Maplewood Village so special.
Our Village merchants will be staying open later and many will feature sidewalk displays, special promotions, and outdoor shopping to make the most of these festive evenings. Bring your family, meet up with friends, grab dinner, browse your favorite local shops, and enjoy an evening of music and community in the heart of Maplewood.
Events are weather permitting. Follow the MVA for the latest updates and any weather-related announcements. 🎶💚
Gazebo Summer Concert Series
2026 Gazebo Summer Concert Series
Join the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture for the last Gazebo Concert of the season! Bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs to enjoy an exciting lineup of performances, delicious food trucks, arts & crafts, and great summer vibes.
Newark-based DJ Fauzi is known for electrifying sets that seamlessly blend house, hip-hop, R&B, funk, and Afrobeat into a high-energy experience that keeps the crowd dancing all night long.
Joining him is acclaimed soprano Sarah Joseph, whose powerful voice and dynamic stage presence have captivated audiences at Carnegie Hall and with opera companies throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Europe. Her unique collaboration with DJ Fauzi promises a one-of-a-kind performance you won't want to miss!
📅 Friday, August 28
🕖 7–9 PM
📍 Springfield Avenue Gazebo
1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood
Come hungry! Enjoy delicious eats from:
🔥 KB's BBQ Smokehouse
🍦L & L Brain Freeze Ice Cream
🍑 Grandma Emma's
🆓 Admission is FREE and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, gather your friends and family, and enjoy another incredible summer evening of live music in Maplewood!
Admission is free and open to the public. Don't miss this annual summer tradition featuring outstanding local and regional talent in the heart of Maplewood.
Acoustic Jam Sessions
Do you play an acoustic instrument, hand percussion, or sing?
Join us to share a tune and learn a tune at the open acoustic jam session! A welcoming space to share and learn tunes, open to all ages and levels, led by veteran teacher and touring musician Amy Beshara.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/WHL6NBCbFgoC9caL6
About Amy:
Amy Beshara is a versatile music educator, performer, and wellness practitioner with over 25 years of experience teaching and performing violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, and songwriting. Trained in the Suzuki Method and a variety of innovative pedagogies, she specializes in early childhood music, creative piano, string instruction, and ensemble leadership, including Irish and Scottish fiddle traditions.
Amy has taught at respected institutions including Monmouth Conservatory of Music, Play Music NYC, and Montclair State University’s Extension Division, and has led workshops, summer programs, and community music sessions. In addition to her work in music education, she is a certified RYT-200 yoga instructor, incorporating trauma-informed and mindfulness-based approaches into her teaching.
Her educational background includes studies in linguistics and language acquisition at Montclair State University, certification in viola performance from Trinity College of Music in London, and pre-college training at the Manhattan School of Music. Amy brings a holistic, student-centered approach to her work, blending musical excellence with creativity, wellness, and personal growth.
Follow Amy on FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DdXkJoX1Q/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Gazebo Summer Concert Series
2026 Gazebo Summer Concert Series
Join the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture for five unforgettable Friday evenings of live music at the Springfield Avenue Gazebo! Bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs to enjoy an exciting lineup of performances, delicious food trucks, arts & crafts, and great summer vibes.
📍 Location: Springfield Avenue Gazebo, 1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ
🕖 Time: Fridays, 7:00–9:00 PM
2026 Performance Lineup:
July 17: Jay Nash
July 24: Richard Baratta: Gotham City Septet
July 31: Rosewood Band
August 7: DJ Fauzi
August 14: The Men of Soul
Admission is free and open to the public. Don't miss this annual summer tradition featuring outstanding local and regional talent in the heart of Maplewood.
Poetry Salon & open mic
Calling all poets and poetry lovers! Join Home Sweet Home Tattoo for a free Poetry Salon on Wednesday, August 12 at 7:30 PM.
Whether you're ready to share your original work or simply enjoy an evening of spoken word, all are welcome. Performance slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hosted by Home Sweet Home Tattoo, Maggie Serpica and Melanie Curtis, this community gathering offers a welcoming space to connect, create, and celebrate local voices. Admission is free.
Home Sweet Home Tattoo
10 Burnet Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Gazebo Summer Concert Series
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH!
2026 Gazebo Summer Concert Series
Due to the forecasted weather, the Gazebo Concert featuring DJ Fauzi and Sarah Joseph has been postponed. The concert will instead take place on our rain date, Friday, August 28th !
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
Newark-based DJ Fauzi is known for electrifying sets that seamlessly blend house, hip-hop, R&B, funk, and Afrobeat into a high-energy experience that keeps the crowd dancing all night long.
Joining him is acclaimed soprano Sarah Joseph, whose powerful voice and dynamic stage presence have captivated audiences at Carnegie Hall and with opera companies throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Europe. Her unique collaboration with DJ Fauzi promises a one-of-a-kind performance you won't want to miss!
📅 Friday, August 7
🕖 7–9 PM
📍 Springfield Avenue Gazebo
1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood
Come hungry! Enjoy delicious eats from:
🔥 KB's BBQ Smokehouse
🍦L & L Brain Freeze Ice Cream
🍑 Grandma Emma's
🆓 Admission is FREE and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, gather your friends and family, and enjoy another incredible summer evening of live music in Maplewood!
Admission is free and open to the public. Don't miss this annual summer tradition featuring outstanding local and regional talent in the heart of Maplewood.
Maplewood Small Wonder Marketplace
🛍️ Small Wonder
Join us for one of Maplewood Village's favorite summer traditions! Small Wonder Marketplace, features over 100 curated artisan vendors, handmade goods, specialty foods, art, jewelry, home décor, wellness products, and more.
Enjoy live performances by student bands from In Tune music school, music from a live DJ, and spend the day exploring our unique shops, restaurants, cafés, and local businesses.
Presented by the MVA in partnership with Marketspace Vendor Events, this free community event celebrates creativity, supports small businesses, and offers the perfect opportunity to shop local and enjoy a fun summer day with family and friends.
📅 Sunday, August 2, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood Village
☔ Rain Date: Sunday, August 9
5th Annual Maplewood House Music Festival
Community Music Enrichment Presents
5th Annual Maplewood House Music Festival
1 pm - 10pm
Maplewood Memorial Park
More info at: https://communitymusicenrichment.org/
About Community Music Enrichment
Community Music Enrichment is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote diversified music genres for greater awareness and enjoyment to the public through public music events. Community Music Enrichment puts on and run free music festivals and concerts in cooperation with local governments. We raise all funds through sponsorships, vendor space and rental fees.
Gazebo Summer Concert Series
2026 Gazebo Summer Concert Series
Join the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture for five unforgettable Friday evenings of live music at the Springfield Avenue Gazebo! Bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs to enjoy an exciting lineup of performances, delicious food trucks, arts & crafts, and great summer vibes.
📍 Location: Springfield Avenue Gazebo, 1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ
🕖 Time: Fridays, 7:00–9:00 PM
2026 Performance Lineup:
July 17: Jay Nash
July 24: Richard Baratta: Gotham City Septet
July 31: Rosewood Band
August 7: DJ Fauzi
August 14: The Men of Soul
Admission is free and open to the public. Don't miss this annual summer tradition featuring outstanding local and regional talent in the heart of Maplewood.
Gazebo Summer Concert Series
2026 Gazebo Summer Concert Series
Join the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture for five unforgettable Friday evenings of live music at the Springfield Avenue Gazebo! Bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs to enjoy an exciting lineup of performances, delicious food trucks, arts & crafts, and great summer vibes.
📍 Location: Springfield Avenue Gazebo, 1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ
🕖 Time: Fridays, 7:00–9:00 PM
2026 Performance Lineup:
July 17: Jay Nash
July 24: Richard Baratta: Gotham City Septet
July 31: Rosewood Band
August 7: DJ Fauzi
August 14: The Men of Soul
Admission is free and open to the public. Don't miss this annual summer tradition featuring outstanding local and regional talent in the heart of Maplewood.
interACT Sings: Around the World
Now Boarding: Coast to Coast and Beyond—A First-Class Musical Journey benefiting interACT Theatre Productions
2026-2027 Season.
July 24 & 25, 2026
6:30PM cocktail and hors d'oeuvres hour
7:30PM performance
TICKETS
$30-$90
BUY TICKETS HERE: https://www.interactproductions.org/interact-sings-around-the-world
ABOUT THE SHOW
interACT Sings is an annual musical gala fundraiser by interACT Theatre Productions in the South Orange/Maplewood area of New Jersey. This year's event celebrates all things travel and locations, and benefits interACT Theatre Productions. It features performances by interACT alumni and a reception with raffles, silent auctions, food, wine, and beer.
STAFF
Director - Nicholas J. Clarey
Music Director - Holland J. Jancaitis
Choreographer - Brittany Reese
Set Construction Manager - Doug Reese
Tricky Tray Directors - Diane L. McClintock, Tasha R. WIlliams, Stephanie Hernandez
Program Design- Mark Aquilino
Props Director - Lisa Tasch
Social Media Director - Sabrina Santoro
Box Office Manager - Dawilla Madsen
Gazebo Summer Concert Series
2026 Gazebo Summer Concert Series
Join the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture for five unforgettable Friday evenings of live music at the Springfield Avenue Gazebo! Bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs to enjoy an exciting lineup of performances, delicious food trucks, arts & crafts, and great summer vibes.
📍 Location: Springfield Avenue Gazebo, 1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ
🕖 Time: Fridays, 7:00–9:00 PM
2026 Performance Lineup:
July 17: Jay Nash
Food by Sandwicheria & Ice Cream by Danny’s Soft Serve
July 24: Richard Baratta: Gotham City Septet
July 31: Rosewood Band
August 7: DJ Fauzi
August 14: The Men of Soul
Admission is free and open to the public. Don't miss this annual summer tradition featuring outstanding local and regional talent in the heart of Maplewood.
Art & Music Reception
Art & Music Reception
Join us at a reception to celebrate "Creativity in Times of Chaos," our summer exhibit, with artwork and music. The works of Jeremy Moss will be featured in the Community room, and the works of Aimee Mower Lally will be displayed on the Main Floor gallery space. With live music by Adam Gustavson.
Saturday, July 18
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Maplewood Memorial Library
Community Room
More info at: Art & Music Reception - Maplewood Library
Book Bedazzling Workshop for Adults
Book Bedazzling Workshop for Adults
Adult Summer Reading Program
Say no to boring books and add some sparkle to your bookshelf or coffee table! Join us for an evening of fun as we show you the basic techniques of book bedazzling. We will have supplies available for use during the event, participants need to supply their own book.
Maplewoodstock
Maplewoodstock Music & Art Festival
The Maplewoodstock Music + Arts Festival is set to return July 11-12, bringing 22 bands, local vendors, a beer garden, and a kid zone to Maplewood’s Memorial Park, located at 580 Valley Street.
This will be Maplewoodstock’s 21st iteration since the festival began in 2004.
Maplewoodstock 2026 invites you to a vibrant weekend celebration of music, art, and community spirit, set against the charming backdrop of Maplewood, New Jersey. From July 11th to July 12th, Memorial Park transforms into an eclectic haven, showcasing an impressive array of musical talent across multiple stages. Expect a dynamic fusion of indie rock, soulful R&B, rootsy Americana, and infectious global rhythms, ensuring there's a groove for every ear. Beyond the captivating performances, the festival boasts a curated artisan market featuring unique handcrafted goods and local treasures. Food vendors will tantalize your taste buds with diverse culinary delights, from gourmet street food to classic festival fare. This family-friendly event fosters a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where friends and neighbors gather to enjoy summer days filled with good vibes. Bring your blankets and chairs, settle in on the sprawling lawn, and soak in the communal energy. Maplewoodstock isn't just a festival; it's a beloved annual tradition that perfectly blends big-city artistry with small-town charm, creating unforgettable memories for all ages.
More info and FAQ at Home - Maplewoodstock Music and Arts Festival
Maplewood Library Anniversary Reception
Maplewood Library Anniversary Reception
Maplewood Memorial Library - Community Room
Celebrating the new building's first anniversary!
Join us in the Community Room for a reception marking the first anniversary of Main Library's Grand Opening! Share a few words about the new building on post-its (which will then be prominently displayed on the Main floor), help put together a jigsaw puzzle featuring an image of the library, have a cookie from Palmer's Bakery, and shop great new library merch!
There will be a special and very fun announcement made at the event that you won't want to miss!
If you'd like your words, art, and memories featured in our Digital Community Scrapbook to commemorate our building's one year anniversary, you can submit things physically at our Information desk or digitally via our Google form. We want to hear from everyone who makes the Maplewood Library so special: You!
One Day Bag-of-Books Sale
One Day Bag-of-Books Sale
Maplewood Memorial Library - Create Space
Stock up on summer reading!
Fill a bag (provided by the Friends) for $10, and leave with some new reads.
The Lost Cities of the Mayans : Unearth a Story!
The Lost Cities of the Mayans : Unearth a Story!
Hidden beneath the dense jungles of Central America, ancient Mayan cities like Tikal and El Mirador reveal towering temples and complex structures built centuries ago. This engaging 60-minute program explores how these sites were discovered, what archaeologists have learned from them, and why the stories of the Maya continue to captivate and inspire us today. This immersive experience is presented by Chris McCormack, travel speaker and tour guide, and is based on his hikes and travels through the jungles of Central America.
Free and open to the public.
Maplewood Summer of Soccer at 1978
Maplewood Summer of Soccer
Celebrate the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Maplewood Summer of Soccer, a vibrant storefront installation at the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. Bursting with bold colors and global inspiration, the exhibition transforms the building's facade into a festive tribute to the world's most beloved game.
The installation is free to view and will be on display through the end of July.
Holiday Concert for America's 250th
Holiday Concert for America's 250th
SOMA Salon Concerts
Wednesday, July 01
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Maplewood Memorial Library - Back patio
Join us at the library to enjoy live music provided by SOMA Salon Concerts, a Maplewood-based chamber music group featuring flute, harp, and guest artists performing in intimate settings. The program is "Celebrating America's 250th Birthday with 3 Winds and a Harp": this concert will feature music for flute, clarinet, bassoon and harp by Lior Navok, Elizabeth Poston, Robert Muczynski and will also feature "Three American Miniatures" by John Rutter.
More info at Holiday Concert for America's 250th - Maplewood Library
Summer of Soccer Storytime & Flag Scavenger Hunt
Summer of Soccer Storytime & Flag Scavenger
Join us for our family-friendly event to celebrate Maplewood's Summer of Soccer and the World Cup!
We will be hosting two events for children and families: Soccer-themed storytime in the Children's Room, and a World Cup flag scavenger hunt! If you find all the flags, you get a prize!
More info at: Summer of Soccer @ Maplewood Library! - Maplewood Library
Town Hall on Housing & Development
South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race present “Town Hall on Housing & Development” with Mayor Collum, Mayor DeLuca and the Community Coalition on Race's Residential Committee.
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 from 7-9 PM
Location: Maplewood Memorial Library Community Room
June is National Homeownership Month. To make homeownership accessible, we must address the rising costs that are challenging socioeconomic, racial and generational diversity in South Orange and Maplewood.
On Wednesday, 6/24 from 7-9 PM, we invite you to join Mayor Collum, Mayor DeLuca and the Community Coalition on Race's Residential Committee for a Town Hall conversation at Maplewood Memorial Library's Community Room. We'll discuss development, zoning, affordable housing and neighborhood issues shaping the future of our communities. Bring your questions and perspectives to the discussion.
RSVP is free and required: https://www.communitycoalitiononrace.org/town_hall_on_housing_development
Acoustic Jam Sessions
Do you play an acoustic instrument, hand percussion, or sing?
Join us to share a tune and learn a tune at the open acoustic jam session! A welcoming space to share and learn tunes, open to all ages and levels, led by veteran teacher and touring musician Amy Beshara.
Sign up here for one session or for all: https://forms.gle/WHL6NBCbFgoC9caL6
About Amy:
Amy Beshara is a versatile music educator, performer, and wellness practitioner with over 25 years of experience teaching and performing violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, and songwriting. Trained in the Suzuki Method and a variety of innovative pedagogies, she specializes in early childhood music, creative piano, string instruction, and ensemble leadership, including Irish and Scottish fiddle traditions.
Amy has taught at respected institutions including Monmouth Conservatory of Music, Play Music NYC, and Montclair State University’s Extension Division, and has led workshops, summer programs, and community music sessions. In addition to her work in music education, she is a certified RYT-200 yoga instructor, incorporating trauma-informed and mindfulness-based approaches into her teaching.
Her educational background includes studies in linguistics and language acquisition at Montclair State University, certification in viola performance from Trinity College of Music in London, and pre-college training at the Manhattan School of Music. Amy brings a holistic, student-centered approach to her work, blending musical excellence with creativity, wellness, and personal growth.
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Songs of Resilience: Benefit Concert for Immigrant Aid & Defense
Acclaimed composer Sheila Silver’s new song cycle, Songs of Resilience, will receive its world premiere on World Refugee Day, Saturday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m. at St. George's Episcopal Church in Maplewood, New Jersey.
Songs of Resilience will feature soprano Melissa Citro, soprano Teresa Castillo, and pianist Francesco Barfoed. Silver’s powerful new song cycle gives voice to individuals confronting urgent social, political, and humanitarian crises — a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist witnessing starvation in South Sudan; a parent discovering banned books in Florida; a Palestinian-American poet who documents displacement, lineage and homemaking away from home; a Turkish Ph.D. student arrested and jailed for writing an Op-Ed in her school newspaper; a mother and daughter experiencing the loss of a free society; a rallying cry, "Don't comply in advance!"; and a prayer yearning for a kinder, more loving world, "May we be saved by what we save." The songs embody a plea for sanity, empathy, healing, and renewal and speak to courage, conscience, and the weight of moral reckoning. Each is penned by a different author: Nicholas Kristof, Sara Abou Rashed, Ann Ellsworth, Victor Feldman, Stephen Kitsakos, Rob Lewis, and Lucile Lichtblau.
In addition, flutist Juan Carlos Narváez and pianist Francesco Barfoed will perform Borderless Dreams, a new work by composer Arturo Rodriguez. This passionate work explores the interior narrative many immigrants experience when contemplating emigration, spanning from hope to trepidation, and from home toward the unknown.
The concert is co-produced by Melissa Citro, Sheila Silver, and PROTESTRA.
All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit organizations supporting immigrants and families of immigrants detained at Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey. Beneficiaries include First Friends of New Jersey and New York, Cosecha, and St. George's Episcopal Church’s own immigrant relief initiatives.
St. George's Episcopal Church is located at 550 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood, NJ, just a two-block walk from Maplewood’s NJ Transit station. Parking is available in the church lot and on nearby side streets. The concert will run approximately 80 minutes, with a reception to follow.