The Maplewood Strollers Present: Narnia The Musical
Jan 25 Show canceled due to weather
The Maplewood Strollers Present: Narnia The Musical
About The Musical
Four children—siblings—stumble upon (and through) a wardrobe into the magical kingdom of Narnia. In this spellbound landscape, filled with creatures of myth and fable, the children face temptation and fear, but learn deep lessons of courage, unselfishness, and wisdom that help them grow in spirit and prepare them for life in our world. Based on the magical book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis.
Performance Dates:
Jan 23, Jan 24, Jan 29, Jan 30, Jan 31 at 7 PM
Jan 24, Jan 25, Jan 31, Feb 1 at 2 PM
Burgdorff Theater
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, New Jersey
Auditions for Private Lives - Presented by The Maplewood Strollers
AUDITIONS: Noel Coward’s PRIVATE LIVES
January 26th & 27th, 7-9PM
Callbacks: January 29th, 7-9PM
The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Durand Rd, Maplewood, NJ
Performances: MARCH 13th-21st
The Maplewood Strollers are seeking performers to fill the following roles:
Elyot Chase (early/mid 30s): A man who is emotionally tethered to his ex-wife, Amanda, despite being in a new marriage with Sibyl. He experiences a wide range of emotions, including love, anger, and insecurity, as he grapples with his feelings for both women.
Sibyl Chase (early 20s): Elyot's new wife, who is initially happy and believes she can make him happy. She is bewildered and upset when she discovers the unresolved connection between Elyot and Amanda.
Amanda Prynne (older than Sibyl): Elyot's ex-wife, who is now married to Victor. She is passionate and impulsive and finds herself drawn back into a tumultuous relationship with Elyot.
Victor Prynne (older than Elyot): Amanda's new husband, who is initially portrayed as happily married. He is caught off guard and frustrated when Amanda and Elyot's relationship is rekindled, creating chaos.
Please visit our site for more details, and don’t hesitate to reach out to us with questions!
https://www.themaplewoodstrollers.org
TheMaplewoodStrollers@gmail.com
Box Office: (973) 761-8453
Narnia The Musical Special Event: Tea with Mister Tumnus
Narnia The Musical Special Event: Tea with Mister Tumnus
Come join us as we step through the wardrobe to enjoy a very pleasant afternoon indeed sharing tea with a faun! Mister Tumnus formally invites you to take a seat and enjoy a selection of treats provided by PLANTED, a scrumptious local vegan bakery specializing in delicious dairy-free, dye-free baked goods that don't compromise on flavor. We will also have several delectable teas on offer for you to enjoy. We may even get a visit from Father Christmas himself!
Know Before You Go!
This special event is reserved for patrons attending the NARNIA the Musical matinee on February 1st ONLY. Be sure to purchase event tickets for each person, in addition to your show tickets for February 1st.
Menu:
Chickpea tuna finger sandwiches
Cucumber Tomato Avocado and pesto finger sandwiches
Blueberry Scones
Chocolate Chip Scones
Mini vanilla cupcakes
Mini chocolate cupcakes
Tea Selection:
Black tea
Green tea
Chamomile tea
GENERAL ADMISSION - $15/person
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit our site at https://www.themaplewoodstrollers.org.
TheMaplewoodStrollers@gmail.com
Box office: (973) 761-8453
Celebrating Black History Month: Forgotten Things Forgotten Times
Celebrating Black History Month: Forgotten Things Forgotten Times
Artist: Onnie Strother
Curator: Nette Forné Thomas
Free Event, Open to All
Opening Reception
Live Music produced by Gregory Burrus Productions featuring pianist Gil Scott Chapman, vocalist Nikita White, drummer Steve Johns, and bassist Charlie Himel
Light Refreshments
Sunday, February 1 from 2 - 5 PM
On Display Saturdays and Sundays
Feb 1 - Feb 22 from 2 to 5 PM
1978 Arts Center
1978 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
Sponsored by Maplewood Arts & Culture
Free Event
Onnie Strother maintains an art studio at Riker Hill in Livingston, NJ.
His life’s work has been inspiring and teaching young people about art as well as educating people of all ages about the Black experience in America. He is a former art and art history teacher with degrees in fine art, art education, and administration and supervision. He has had a storied career of 24 years as an art instructor at Columbia High school in the South Orange Maplewood School District. Onnie grew up in Newark, attending art classes at the Newark Museum on Saturdays at the age of nine, and later attending Barringer High School. Upon graduating from high school, Onnie attended the New York School of Visual Arts on a scholarship. Afterwards, he attended Rutgers University and became certified as an art teacher, which led to being hired at Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ. There, he had a storied career for 24 years. At the invitation of Newark Arts High School principal Eleta J. Caldwell, he became the art department chair there. It was a position he held until retiring in 2008. Since that time, Onnie has focused on curating and exhibiting his own art at many venues in the region. He currently teaches printmaking at the WAE Center, a facility for the developmentally disabled in Livingston, NJ. while continuing to create and exhibit his art. The subjects of his work in various styles are derived from the media, popular music, and political and social issues.
His primary focus is print making consisting of lino cuts and monoprints, photography, and mixed media pieces, which at times combine these multiple elements. This has led him to create various series. Some of these are Gospel Divas, The Tire series, Newspaper Vendors, and his current photographs of the closed site of Bethlehem Steel. Onnie has received grants from The National Endowment for the Humanities and The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. He is an acclaimed historian and lecturer of art history and Black history.
Artist Statement:
I have never wanted to be anything other than a teacher and an artist. My granddad used to say, “Find something that you’re good at, something that you like to do, and you will never have to work.” Well, don’t believe it! Both teaching and creating art demand dedication and hard work. Still, I can say as an artist that I love what I do. As a teacher, I get to share that love with others.
All this fits nicely into my personality. I like to talk a lot. I enjoy sharing what I have learned. I was born in the right place at the right time for my chosen path. Brick City in the 1950s and 1960s was a cultural mecca, an amazing place to be for a Black artist. There was Spirit House and Mosque, the Newark Museum and the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts, and the Bamberger’s Department store I saw the art of Romare Bearden and Michelangelo’s Moses, before it was taken to the 1964 World's Fair. (Newark was da Bomb!) Music in every variety filled the city; I couldn’t wait to be a part of it. As soon as I was old enough, I attended Saturday Junior Art School, Arts High, NSFIA, and Rutgers University. Along the way, I have had the opportunity to teach and show artwork in many of these institutions. In my own way, recording, teaching, and remembering -I can give something back.
interACT Theatre Productions Present: A Raisin In The Sun
Celebrating Black History Month
InterACT Theatre Productions Present: A Raisin In The Sun
Set on Chicago’s South Side, Lorraine Hansberry's celebrated play concerns the divergent dreams and conflicts in three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee, his wife Ruth, his sister Beneatha, his son Travis, and matriarch Lena. When her deceased husband’s insurance money comes through, Mama Lena dreams of moving to a new home and a better neighborhood in Chicago. Walter Lee, a chauffeur, has other plans: buying a liquor store and being his own man. Beneatha dreams of medical school. Hansberry's portrait of one family’s struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration.
Performance Dates & Times:
Fri. Feb 13th 2026, 7:30 pm
Sat. Feb 14th 2026, 7:30 pm
Sun. Feb 15th 2026, 3:00 pm
Fri. Feb 20th 2026, 7:30 pm
Sat. Feb 21st 2026, 7:30 pm
Sun. Feb 22nd 2026, 3:00 pm
Fri. Feb 27th 2026, 7:30 pm
Sat. Feb 28th 2026, 7:30 pm
Burgdorff Center For The Performing Arts
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ
Buy Tickets Here
Interact Theatre Productions
Ramadan Moon Lighting
Come celebrate the first night of the festive month of Ramadan with friends and neighbors.
The moon will be lit at sunset and will remain lit for the month of Ramadan.
Refreshments and kids activities will be available for all.
Sunday, February 7 | 5PM
Springfield Avenue Gazebo
1688 Springfield Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
Maplewood Film Society and Maplewood Arts & Culture Present: Sinners And Its Wild Ride Through Black History
Maplewood Film Society and Maplewood Arts & Culture Present: Sinners And Its Wild Ride Through Black History
This award-winning film will be followed by a discussion about the Black history and culture it brings to life, featuring Khalil Gibran Muhammad, inaugural professor of African American Studies at Princeton University.
Tickets are free, but RSVP is required. Donations appreciated!
Doors open at 6pm. Film begins promptly at 7pm
Sinners is a 2025 American horror film produced, written, and directed by Ryan Coogler. Set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta, the film stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as criminal twin brothers who return to their hometown, where they are confronted by a supernatural evil. It co-stars Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton (in his film debut), Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, and Delroy Lindo.
Both the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute listed it among the top ten films of 2025, and it received several accolades, including four wins at the 31st Critics' Choice Awards, seven nominations at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards (including Best Motion Picture – Drama) and five nominations at the 32nd Actor Awards (including Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture).
Thursday, Feb 19. Doors open at 6PM. Program starts at 7PM
The Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Free Event. Reserve Tickets Here
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Maplewood Chili Cookoff 2026
Maplewood Chili Cookoff 2026
More info coming soon
Tickets go on sale February 1 at 9 AM
maplewoodchilicookoff.com
February 22 from 2 - 5:30PM
The Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
Lunar Fest NJ
SOMA Cross Cultural Works Presents Lunar Fest NJ
Join us in celebrating the Year of the Horse with performances representing Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese cultures, along with fun, engaging children's activities, unique merchandise, and delicious food. FREE to attend and all are welcome.
The horse is a symbol of energy, confidence, independence, strength and perseverance. And the year of the horse is a time for making big changes, pursuing bold adventures, and seizing new opportunities.
Lunar Fest NJ celebrates the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar, and will be held at The Woodland, Maplewood, NJ on Sunday, March 1, 2026, 12-4pm.
Mark your calendars and RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/share/179Uz5AEQz
Save the date!
Sunday, March 1 from 12pm - 4pm
The Woodland
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
The Maplewood Strollers present Private Lives
The Maplewood Strollers present Private Lives
Noel Coward’s PRIVATE LIVES
When a divorced couple accidentally find themselves honeymooning with their new spouses in adjacent rooms, sparks fly in this classic comedy of manners by the witty and wry Noel Coward!
Performance Dates:
March 13, March 14, March 20, & March 21 @ 8 pm
March 15 @ 2 pm
Burgdorff Theater
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ
Buy Tickets Here
The Maplewood Strollers Present: Much Ado About Nothing
The Maplewood Strollers Present: Much Ado About Nothing
A tale of two courtships as dastardly villains are challenged by comical officers, and honor and desire collide to create much ado about laughter and love. Love , deception, and a merry war of words abound in this popular comedy by the one and only “the Bard of Avon” himself, William Shakespeare.
Performances:
Friday, May 15 at 8 PM
Saturday, May 16 at 8 PM
Sunday, May 17 at 2 PM
Friday, May 22 at 8 PM
Saturday, May 23 at 8 PM
Buy Tickets Here
Concerts in America Presents: Edith Pageaud
Concerts in America Presents: Edith Pageaud
Edith Pageaud’s story is one of extraordinary talent and dedication. Beginning her musical journey at just seven, she rose rapidly to prominence—winning numerous national competitions and earning her Diplôme d’Études Musicales in classical guitar from the Paris CRR by age fourteen under the tutelage of Gérard Abiton.
Renowned for her dazzling technique and deeply expressive artistry, Pageaud has captivated audiences around the world. Her recent first prizes at the Drome de Guitares (2022), Roland Dyens International (2023), and Florence International Guitar Competition Alvaro Company (Italy) affirm her status as one of today’s most exciting young guitarists.
In this recital, Pageaud invites listeners on a journey through centuries and styles — from the meditative minimalism of Philip Glass to the Baroque intricacies of Heinrich Biber, from Schubert’s lyrical poetry to the transcendent spirituality of Messiaen. Her program explores the emotional and expressive potential of the guitar in works both intimate and grand.
Buy Tickets Here
Decisive Moments: Selected Photographs from Columbia High School
Due To The Weather - No Exhibit on Sunday Jan. 25
Decisive Moments: Selected Photographs from Columbia High School
Vanguard Theater Presents: Matilda
Vanguard Theater Presents: Matilda
Three performances:
Friday January Jan 9 at 7PM
Saturday January 10 at 2PM & 7PM
Sunday January 11 at 3PM
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Blood Drive At The Woodland Parlor
Blood Drive At The Woodland Parlor
The Woodland Parlor from 12 pm to 5 pm
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood. New Jersey
Schedule Your Appointment: Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter code: LSLMayaandPele
Special Offer: Come give blood on December 30 and receive an exclusive long‑sleeved Red Cross T‑shirt — limited quantities available!
Plus, come and see the anatomy display!
Save Time: Streamline your donation and cut up to 15 minutes off your visit. Complete your pre‑donation reading and health history online the day of your appointment at here.
The Maplewood Strollers Present: Elf Film Screening
The Maplewood Strollers Present: Elf Film Screening
Join The Maplewood Strollers for some good old fashioned holiday cheer as Buddy, a human raised as an elf at the North Pole, travels to New York City on a quest to not only find his biological father, but ultimately to help save Christmas by reigniting the world's Christmas spirit in young and old alike. Hot cocoa and sweet treats will be for sale at concessions!
December 21 at 2PM - Doors open at 1:30PM
Burgdorff Theater
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, New Jersey
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Swing Town Annual Dickens Village Holiday Concert
Swing Town Annual Dickens Village Holiday Concert
Join Swing Town, Maplewood’s 20-piece swing band in the Annual Dickens Village Holiday Concert for swinging holiday classics at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts
The concert is hosted by the Maplewood Village Alliance and Maplewood Community Music.
Saturday, December 20 at 2PM
Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Admission is free, donations are always accepted.
Maplewood Community Music
Hanukkah Celebration & Menorah Lighting
Hanukkah Celebration & Menorah Lighting
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 6 PM
Ricalton Square
Maplewood, NJ
Celebrate the Festival of Lights! Join us for blessings, songs and the lighting of the menorah with elected officials and Maplewood and South Orange faith leaders.
Durand-Hedden's Holiday Open House
Join Durand-Hedden for this annual community tradition. Enjoy viewing Gingerbread House Contest entries, as well as a Victorian Santa, music, and shopping in our charming Country Store. Complete details on entering the Gingerbread House Contest are available here. Registration is online and is due Friday, December 12, by 5 pm.
Please consider purchasing at least one donation ticket. All donations are welcome, appreciated, and support Durand-Hedden's mission, upkeep, and community events.
Handmade Holiday 2025
Handmade Holiday 2025
Looking for the perfect gifts this holiday season? Join us at Handmade Holiday at The Woodland on Sunday, December 14th, from 10 AM to 4 PM in the heart of Maplewood, NJ! This annual tradition brings together 60 unique artisan vendors across two floors, offering one-of-a-kind, handmade goods that are sure to brighten your holidays. Admission is free, and the event is family-friendly, so bring the whole crew! Rain or shine, we'll be cozy indoors—don’t miss out on this festive shopping experience!
Handmade Holiday 2025
Sunday, December 14 | 10AM - 4PM
The Woodland
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
Maplewood Community Music Presents: Winter Soundscapes
Maplewood Community Music Presents: Winter Soundscapes
Maplewood Community Music presents Winter Soundscapes. The program highlights beloved seasonal works such as the rousing “Radetzky March” by Johann Strauss Sr., the charm of “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson, and the playful magic of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by Albert Hague, creating a perfect soundtrack for the holiday season.
Thursday, December 11 at 7:30PM
The Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ.
Admission is free, donations are always accepted.
Maplewood Community Music
Dickens Village 2025
Dickens Village 2025
Dickens Village is one of the most charming winter traditions in New Jersey, and it’s happening again this December in the heart of Maplewood Village.
Tucked into Ricalton Square, you’ll find the sweetest little miniature houses bringing scenes from A Christmas Carol to life. Think: fireplaces, tiny stockings, antique toys, and whimsical details you absolutely have to see up close. Every house has its own personality and story, it feels like stepping into a cozy Dickens book.
This beloved community tradition runs on three Saturdays this December:
Dec 6, 13, & 20
Make a whole day of it, shop one-of-a-kind boutiques, sip something festive, enjoy incredible local dining, and take in all the holiday charm Maplewood Village does so well.
Click Here For More Information
interACT Sings: Naughty or Nice Cabaret
interACT Sings: Naughty or Nice Cabaret
𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰!
Join us for 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐀𝐂𝐓’𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐭, a festive holiday fundraiser that helps support the rest of our 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟔 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧.
Enjoy performances from familiar faces
Delight in seasonal snacks & beverages
Celebrate all things winter and holiday cheer
The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ
Whether you’ve been 𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐲 or 𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞, your support keeps our stage 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠!
The 1978 Collection
We are excited to announce The 1978 Collection curated by Aimee Mower Lally in collaboration with Maria Savidis Markatos and the Township of Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture.
For two days and two hours, the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center will be transformed into a vibrant local arts market boutique featuring thoughtfully selected works by local artists, makers, and designers. The event is inspired by the quality and design you might find in a museum store—accessible, creative, and perfect for collectors and gift-givers alike.
Pre-Opening Sale: Thursday, 12/4 from 6PM to 8PM
Open Hours: Saturday, 12/6 & Sunday, 12/7 from 11AM to 4PM
Meet Our Artists & View Their Work
Maplewood Vintage Show
Maplewood Vintage Show
Join us for the 6th Maplewood Vintage Show, a curated 2-day event featuring over 35+ vendors specializing in all things vintage! Taking place on Saturday, November 29th (Small Business Saturday) and Sunday, November 30th, from 10 AM - 5 PM, this show is the perfect opportunity to find unique, one-of-a-kind pieces and kick off your holiday shopping. Skip the mall and keep it local in Maplewood! Vendors will be offering a curated selection of vintage clothing and accessories, fine and costume jewelry, vintage home decor, lighting, art, glassware, tabletop items, and more.
Tickets will be available for purchase—please visit maplewoodvintage.com for more information.
Trans Youth Speak
Trans Youth Speak
Right now across the country, transgender youth are under direct attack—more than 600 anti-trans bills have been introduced in 2025 alone, and at least 26 states now enforce bans or severe limits on gender-affirming care for minors.
That’s why trans and nonbinary youth need supportive adults around them now more than ever.
If you are a parent, guardian, educator, coach, community leader, or just someone who wants to do the right thing, this event is your chance to lean in.
• You’ll hear from trans youth in our community as they speak openly about their experiences, hopes, struggles and victories.
• You’ll gain insight into what real support looks like: meaningful action, affirmation and allyship.
• You’ll join a community committed to showing up—not just for a night, but for the long haul.
YOUR PRESENCE MATTERS!
The courageous youth on our panel will be opening up and sharing their most personal stories. Your attendance—your willingness to listen, to stand, to ask questions, to commit—sends a powerful message that they are NOT alone.
Free to attend • Families, allies, community members welcome
Tuesday, November 18 @ 6:30PM
Burgdorff Cultural Center
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, New Jersey
Sponsored by: Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture • Family Connections Pride+ • North Jersey Pride
Windows for Women - Call for Art
Windows for Women - Call for Art
Deadline DECEMBER 8, 2025
Make sure to download the prospectus.
The exhibit should be even better than last year with a kick off party at the Woodland and a Culminating exhibit at the new Maplewood Memorial Library
n honor of Women’s History Month, Maplewood is once again hosting the Windows for Women project. For the month of March, business owners in Maplewood’s business districts will showcase the works of women artists in windows or inside their businesses.
We are looking for ART created by Maplewood and South Orange female artists.
For more information, click here:
Sign into your gmail account to access the forms. If you don't have one, please create one.
Deadline to apply is December 8th
Durand-Hedden Presents: Three Miles To Maplewood: The Rahway Valley Railroad
Durand-Hedden Presents: Three Miles To Maplewood: The Rahway Valley Railroad
Register for Free at DurandHedden.org
Maplewood Record Fair
Maplewood Record Fair
The Woodland Great Hall
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, NJ
$3 admission 10AM - 4PM
$6 early admission 9AM
Elusive Sounds
The Maplewood Strollers present George Bizet's Carmen In Concert
The Maplewood Strollers present George Bizet's Carmen In Concert
Join us for a glorious evening of music featuring the vocal stylings of Victoria Thomasch in the role of Carmen.
Tuesday, November 11 at 7PM
The Burgdorff Cultural Center
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month - Film screening: SHE CRiED THAT DAY
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Maplewood Arts and Culture presents a film screening: SHE CRiED THAT DAY
A documentary by independent filmmaker
Amanda Erickson, followed by Q&A with Salka'Tula Bondoc Mafla
Free Event, RSVP Required
RSVP HERE
SYNOPSIS
Christine Means and her family have spent years questioning the circumstances surrounding her sister's death. In 2019, a renewed sense of hope for justice places Christine at the center of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives movement in New Mexico. Against all odds, this is a story of love, spirit, and the unwavering power of Indigenous women and allies who refuse to let their loved ones be forgotten.
Amanda Erickson is born from the San Carlos Apache of the White Water Clan on her father’s side. But, growing up outside of her community, she often wondered about her Indigenous roots. Her journey of reconnection to culture and community would take 38 years and be the catalyst for her first feature documentary, She Cried That Day. Before making her directorial debut, Amanda worked as a non-fiction TV Producer for 15 years, where she created compelling programming for networks like: Travel Channel, National Geographic WILD, Investigation Discovery, and CuriosityStream. Amanda is a member of Brown Girls Doc Mafia, Array Crew, and resident Teaching Artist for newportFILM. Through her company, Sees Clearly Productions, Amanda aims to inspire social change by amplifying issues facing Indigenous communities.
For more information on how to support Native storytelling and Amanda’s documentary, She Cried That Day, check out the film’s website: shecriedthatday.com
Salka’Tula Bondoc Mafla is an Indigenous artist, ecologist, educator, and futurist. Born on Tovangar (Los Angeles) and raised in Lenapehoking (Brooklyn) and Osage Territory (St. Louis) by way of Luzviminda (the Philippine Archipelago) and the Andes of Ecuador, she studies the unique forms of art and life birthed on her ancestral homelands and seas. Centering her scientific study at the intersection of Black liberation, Indigenous sovereignty, anti- and de-colonial ecological and museum studies, and Tropical biodiversity and rematriation, Salka’Tula disrupts the traditional colonial foundations of ecology and evolution by creating space for historically excluded and erased peoples and original ecological knowledge. As an artist, Salka’Tula writes stories and uses the stage and screen, movement, music, and photography to tell stories that span generations of living in good relation with Pachamama, with each other, and with ourselves. Her stories are love letters to the people of the Tropics and Migration that celebrate Afro+Indigenous joy and ways of being. And through it all, Salka'Tula dreams in Indigenous futures.
Free Event, RSVP Required
RSVP HERE
The Maplewood Strollers present Agatha Christie's The Secret Adversary
The Maplewood Strollers present Agatha Christie's The Secret Adversary
Follow the daring and dizzying adventures of Tommy and Tuppence through 1920s London packed with fast-paced action, comedy, and a dash of romance.
Performance Dates & Times:
Friday, November 7 at 8PM
Saturday, November 8 at 8PM
Sunday, November 9 at 2PM
Friday, November 14 at 8PM
Saturday, November 15 at 8PM
The Burgdorff Cultural Center
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ
The Maplewood Strollers present The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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 your chance to cross this film experience off of your bucket list or revisit a cult classic! Bring your friends for a fun night of singing. Dress up as your favorite Rocky Horror character and join us! Audience Participation Kits available and prizes for the best costumes! Let’s do the time warp again!
Saturday, November 1 at 7PM
The Burgdorff Cultural Center
10 Durand Road
Maplewood, NJ
The Gratitude Graffiti Project 2025
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 the most effective paths to wellness and happiness is a consistent, daily practice of gratitude.
Our mission is to create THE REMINDER—a visual and participatory experience that invites everyone in the community to pause and reflect. By transforming everyday spaces into Gratitude Stops, we encourage passersby to engage creatively and mindfully, taking a moment each day to acknowledge what they are grateful.
Dates: November 1st - 30th, 2025
Supplies: The beauty of this project is that you need very few supplies:
washable markers
Windex
window flyer (download will be available soon)
We kindly ask for all businesses who would like to participate, fill out this form: The Gratitude Graffiti Project - Registration Form
Only for MAPSO businesses, we have TGGP Kits that will be distributed to the first 40 businesses who register!
For more information, please reach out to Andrea Teutli at ateutli@maplewoodnj.gov or visit The Gratitude Graffiti Project website.
Click Here To See What a Grateful Community Looks Like Through Art
Make sure to follow and tag us on IG @the.gratitude.graffiti.project and use #gratitudegraffitiproject
Diwali Fest NJ 2025
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 side of the Maplewood Train Station) and will have performances, activities, food and vendors.
The Monster Bawl
The Monster Bawl
More info: https://www.somadultschool.org/monster-bawl
Tickets: https://bit.ly/MonsterBawl2024
MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES TALENT SHOW 2025
SOLD OUT
MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES TALENT SHOW 2025
Grab Your Tickets NOW for the 3rd Annual MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES TALENT SHOW with CHARMING OLD-TIMEY ACTS and QUIRKY VARIETY FUN!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!:
Get your $10 tickets (up to 5 per transaction) here, for the FOLLIES on Thursday, October 23rd, 7:30 - 9pm (doors open 7pm) at The Woodland (60 Woodland Rd., Maplewood)
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!
The MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES delights all ages with multi-cultural and multi-generational acts–no solos!–the more quirky, creative, and unpredictable the better. Last year’s sold-out, standing-room-only show at The Woodland had a line-up of parent/kid acts—including a family circus—plus a hilarious crew of neighbors, and fabulous local groups of singers, dancers, and even a roller-skating chicken!
The MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES is made possible by the invaluable efforts and generous support of Andrea Teutli, Miriam R. Perez, and Stacey Ross-Trevor of the Division of Arts & Culture of Maplewood Township. Tori Chickering returns as Co-Producer/Director/Emcee along with Katy Chapman as Co-producer, Cat Delett as Talent Coordinator, Ridley McIntyre as Stage Manager, and Elizabeth Sarkesian heading up Stage/House Crew. Sybil Rodgers returns as our Follies Consultant, with Craig Stout as Designer, Audrey Wade will be our spotlight operator, plus loads more invaluable Team Follies volunteers. It’s so much fun, you really should join us!
For a link to buy $10 tickets, past show photos, and FAQs, go to our FOLLIES webpage: maplewoodartsandculture.org/follies
Craft Beer Tasting Fundraiser
Craft Beer Tasting Fundraiser
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 6:30-9:30PM
Wine Barrel Parking Lot (1886 Springfield Ave)
Craft Beer Tasting Returns to SAM
Support the beautification of Springfield Avenue while enjoying unlimited samples of many of our area’s most delicious craft beers. Enjoy hanging with friends and neighbors in the parking lot at the Wine Barrel.
Tycoon Dog Concert
Tycoon Dog Concert
Tycoon Dog – FREE All-Ages Concert in Memorial Park
Sunday, October 19, 2025
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Memorial Park Amphitheater
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Tycoon Dog Facebook