Events Calendar
Welcome to the calendar – your resource for upcoming events in Union County!
Please check ucnj.org in case of any event cancellations. For the latest Union County news, visit ucnj.org/press-releases/.
As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, our events calendar is taking off!
This May, you can join us in celebrating Haitian history and culture across the county, explore our latest 250th American Revolution programming, connect with inspiring and successful women at this year’s Union County Women Mean Business summit, or enjoy live music and unwind at our annual Rhythm & Blues Festival! There is much more to come-we can’t wait to share it all with you!
Be sure to visit often for additional programs, networking events, and various activities for residents of all ages coming to Union County.
Rivalry in New Jersey
Wednesday, May 13 • 12pm
The Untold Story of Colonel Tye and Captain Huddy
Renowned author and historian Rick Geffken shares the fascinating story of Colonel Tye and Captain Huddy—and why they both play a pivotal role in shaping our nation—in this free presentation. Register today at ucnj.org/250.
Park Activities
Nature & Forest Bathing
Saturday, May 9 • 10am
Join Park Naturalist and Nature & Forest Therapy certified guide, Delaney Fay, for a restorative spring walk in the Watchung Reservation. Registration fee is $15 per resident / $20 for non-residents. Register at ucnj.org/trailside.
Rhythm & Blues by the Brook
Saturday, May 30 • 1-6pm
When DJ Bookem is spinning, it’s time for Union County to get outside! Join us at Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield for the hottest festival this Spring – Rhythm and Blues by the Brook! Visit ucnj.org/randb for details.
Sound Bowl Meditation
Saturday, May 30 • 9am
Experience the rejuvenating benefits of sound bathing in a scenic environment with Reiki Master and sound healer Kellie Bogda as your guide. Registration fee is $30 per resident / $35 for non-residents. Register at ucnj.org/trailside.
Art Workshops for Adults
Saturday, June 6 • 10am
Join artist Dario Scholis for a creative monthly workshop that explores themes inspired by nature while learning the basics of using acrylic paint. Registration fee is $30 per resident / $35 for non-residents. Register at ucnj.org/trailside.
Visit Your Neighborhood Library
Read, study, make new friends, or get creative at one of over 19 FREE Public Libraries in Union County!
Our local libraries are still the wonderful treasure troves of resources of the past, but when was the last time you visited? While they still offer a fantastic selection of books, there’s so much more to discover!
As we approach the thick of winter, check out your neighborhood library for your next great read, some local fun, or simply to get out of the house and lift your spirits! Check out below for upcoming events in February:
• Adults and children 8 and over can walk through an interactive wax museum & learn about Black history in Roselle.
• Children (grades K-5) can take a financial literacy class in Scotch Plains,
•Teens can join a crochet club in Rahway, take a painting class in Union, or play Dungeons and Dragons in Springfield!
• Library card holders in Kenilworth can access FREE virtual yoga classes for all ages and skill levels!
The list of recreational activities for all age groups includes movie nights, game nights, storytimes – even sing-alongs! Visit your local library today to learn more.
Click here to visit your local library’s website
2025 Model Train Show and Open House – Final week!
More than 200 Model Train Cars on a 40×40-foot Layout Tell the Story of NJ Railroads in the 1950s
• December 13 and 14 (Sat and Sun)
Tickets can be purchased online at themodelrailroadclub.org or at the door
At the Door: $10/adult, $5/child, $8/seniors
Children age 2 and under admitted FREE.
Learn More
The Holiday Train Show and Open House at Union County’s Model Railroad Club runs on weekends from Friday November 28 to Sunday, December 14.
The show features show train operations where special trains traverse the club’s huge 11,000 square foot layout.
Parents and kids can tour the trains and layout up-close, and get an insider’s peek at the expansion that’s currently under construction. See how track is being hand-laid, how mountains and scenery are created, and find out about the planning and engineering that goes into the club’s bi-level corkscrew loop. In addition to the HO-scale trains featured in the show, there are G-scale and N-scale layouts on display, a small play area, and gift shop.
Each hour at the bottom of the hour Jenny will make a return to tell her story of growing up on along our Trenton Northern railroad.
DATES
- Three Weekends: Nov 28-30, Dec 6 -Dec 7, and Dec 13-14
- Opening Day, Fri, Nov. 28 – 11 am – 6 pm
- Saturdays (Nov 29, Dec 6 & 13), 11 am – 6 pm
- Sundays (Nov 30, Dec 7 & 14), 11am – 6pm
- Jenny show times: 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30
LOCATION
- The Model Railroad Club, Inc. – Free Parking!
- Jefferson Avenue, off Route 22 East, Union Township, NJ
- (Behind The Home Depot)
- Building is Wheelchair-Accessible.
TICKETS & INFO
- www.themodelrailroadclub.org
- (908) 964-9724
- At the Door: $10/adult, $5/child, $8/seniors
- Children age 2 and under admitted FREE.
PRESS CONTACT:
Tim McCollum | 908-964-9724 | tim.mccollum@tmrci.org
The Model Railroad Club, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity affiliated with the Union County, NJ Department of Parks and Community Renewal.
All proceeds support the operations of The Model Railroad Club, Inc., one of the largest railroad clubs in New Jersey. The Club has approximately 170 volunteer members who help to fulfill the mission of the club to educate the general public about the railroads and the industries they served in the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania areas.
Toddler Time
Sensory hikes & activities for adults with children ages 3 & under
Parents with children ages 3 and under are invited to our Toddler Time program at the Trailside Nature & Science Center to connect with the natural world. Activities will take place on Thursdays or Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
The fee is $12 for residents, and $14 for non-residents. Registration is required. Click here to register or visit ucnj.org/trailside for more information. For event cancellations or changes, please contact Trailside Nature and Science Center at 908-789-3670 or visit ucnj.org.
May 2026
Thursday, April 30 or Saturday, May 2 • 10:00am – Spring Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, May 7 or Saturday, May 9 • 10:00am – Amazing Moms
Thursday, May 14 • 10:00am – Sun and Moon
Thursday, May 21 • 10:00am – Ladybug, Ladybug
Thursday, May 28 or Saturday, May 30 • 10:00am – Naturally Artistic
Upcoming PRIDE Events
2026 PRIDE Flag Raising
Monday, June 1st • 12:30pm
Come as you are and kick off PRIDE month with us at our annual flag-raising event, where we come together to honor the love, equality, and inclusion that exists in our community. No registration is required. for all PRIDE month events or to reach the Union County Office of LGBTQ Affairs, visit ucnj.org/lgbtq.
2026 PRIDE Color Run
Saturday, June 6th • 8am
Dust off your sneakers-one of your favorite park activities is returning to Oak Ridge for a colorful running experience! Whether you jog, walk, or stroll, we invite you to support and celebrate Union County’s LGBTQ+ community. Register today at ucnj.org/lgbtq.
Sensory Friendly Theatre
These sensory-friendly movie screenings and performances are designed to provide an enjoyable experience for children and adults experiencing autism and other sensory sensitivities.
Lilo & Stitch
July 10 • 7pm
The classic Disney tale of a Hawaiian girl named Lilo and her growing friendship with the mischievous creature Stitch redefines the meaning of family and friendship. Doors open at 6 PM, and tickets are $5 per guest.
Activities for Persons with Disabilities & Special Needs
2025 Inclusive Splash Nights
For Union County Residents, ages 12 & under
Thursdays, August 14th & 28th • 6:30pm – 7:45pm
Wheeler Spray Park, Linden
Registration Required. Click here to register.
2026 Sensory Friendly Summer Camp
August 17th – 21st
Registration to the 2026 sensory-friendly summer camp coming soon!
Art for All Abilities
For Union County Residents of All Ages • 5pm to 6:30pm
April 23rd: Artsy Bunch Night • Peterstown Community Center – Large Meeting Room, Elizabeth
Registration Required. Click here to register.
Inclusive Yoga
For Union County Residents of all ages
Wednesday, September 24th • 5:30pm – 6:15pm Trailside Nature & Science Center, 452 New Providence Rd., Mountainside
Friday, September 26th • 5:30pm – 6:30pm Elizabethport Community Center, 250 Second Street, Elizabeth
Registration Required. Click here to register.
Inclusive Karate for Children
For Union County Residents, ages 5 – 14
Mondays, March 24th & 31st • 7:00pm – 7:45pm
Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue, Cranford
Registration Required. Click here to register.
Inclusive Karate
For Union County Residents, ages 15 and up
Mondays, March 24th and 31st • 8:00pm – 8:45pm
Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue, Cranford
Registration Required. Click here to register.
NEW! Fun Fit for Kids
For Union County Residents, ages 5 – 10
Thursday, February 6th • 6:15pm – 7:00pm
Warinanco Sports Center, 1 Park Drive, Roselle
Registration Required. Click here to register.
Visit the Office for Persons with Disabilities & Special Needs for additional events and more information.
Activities and Services for Seniors
Farmers’ Market Food Vouchers
Farmers Market vouchers are now available for eligible Union County seniors. Each eligible senior can obtain a $40 e-benefit card to purchase “Jersey Fresh” fruits, vegetables, and herbs at participating Farmers Markets.
For more information about the Farmers’ Market nutrition program, or any services provided by the Division on Aging and Disability Resource in the Union County Department of Human Services, call 1-888-280-8226, or visit online at www.ucnj.org/dhs/aging.
Meals To You
This vital program provides wholesome, nutritious meals directly to Union County seniors and individuals with disabilities who are unable to prepare their own meals or shop for groceries.
To check your eligibility, call Meals To You at 908-486-5100 or click here for more information.
Aging Services Kiosk
Residents seeking information about services for seniors and their care givers can come to Union County’s Aging Services Kiosk events and meet in person with professional staff for guidance on senior programs and resources, including help with filling out applications and forms.
ASK is a program of the Union County Department of Human Services through the Division on Aging and Disability Resources, serving seniors age 60+ and their care givers. Staff at the ASK events can help seniors and care givers connect with a variety of services including home delivered meals, respite care, home care, adult day care and support services for caregivers.
Any Union County senior or care giver can visit any ASK event, regardless of their hometown. No appointment or pre-registration is needed. Visit ucnj.org/aging for upcoming dates.
Senior Nature Walks
Our senior walks are a great opportunity for older adults to enjoy fresh air and engage in physical activity while discovering the beauty of our county parks, including the historic Watchung Reservation.
The fee is $5 for residents and $7 for non-residents. Registration is required. Click here to register or visit ucnj.org/trailside for more information.
May 2026
May 1 • What is Citizen Science?
May 8 • Migratory Bird Day
May 15 • Rain Gardens
May 22 • Importance of Insect
May 29 • Nature Journaling
Stories of a Lifetime Workshop
Transform your life experiences into a one-of-a-kind biographical performance at UCPAC’s Hamilton stage!
NJ Seniors ages 55 and up are welcome to apply to the free 6-week writing workshop to engage in fun improvisation exercises, learn new writing techniques, and develop their unique story under the guidance of a professional playwright. The free workshop concludes with a special showcase where improv actors will perform your story for your friends and family. Registration is required. Call 732-499-8226 or visit ucpac.org to learn more.
2026 Union County Senior Art Exhibit
Open now through May 27
This annual exhibit showcases artworks by both professional and non-professional artists who are older adults 60+. The wide-ranging media displayed include everything from drawing and painting to sculpture and craft.
Workshops • Networking Events • Webinars
Career Opportunities
Now Hiring: Full Time Dispatchers
Union County Communications is seeking responsible individuals with a customer service background who are eager to take on new challenges. If this describes you, text @dispatch to 908-913-7910 and respond to the screening questions when prompted. If you meet the minimum requirements, you will receive a link to apply for the position. For any questions, please call Gareth Williams at 908-518.5629 or email at gwilliams@ucnj.org.
Volunteering Opportunities
Master Gardeners of Union County
If you love gardening, have a passion for teaching, and want to contribute to your community, consider joining the Master Gardeners of Union County!
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County is now recruiting volunteers for the 2025 Master Gardener Program, offering residents 18 years and older interested in volunteering the opportunity to learn or enhance their gardening and horticulture skills while assisting Rutgers professionals in educating the public. Click here to register or visit the Master Gardeners website at mastergardeners-uc.org/ for more information.
Union County Trail Stewards
Do you love nature and being outdoors? If so, now is the time to get involved by joining the Union County Trail Stewards!
The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Union County Department of Parks & Recreation invite all nature-loving residents to help preserve our local parks by becoming a Trail Steward through Union County’s Adopt-A-Trail Program. Click here to register or learn about the important role a Trail Steward plays in maintaining Union County’s hiking trails and pathways.
…or an Environmental Steward!
Are you passionate about the environment and eager to create a positive impact in your community?
Look no further than the Rutgers Environmental Stewards Program! This dynamic program empowers individuals to learn from leading scientists and environmental experts about critical issues facing New Jersey. For more information or to register for the Rutgers Environmental Stewards Program,visit go.rutgers.edu/RES2025. If you are committed to environmental stewardship, willing to learn, and ready to volunteer, this program is for you!
Volunteering in your community makes a difference! For additional volunteer opportunities, click here or visit ucnj.org/rce.
2026 Recycling Programs
For the complete 2026 recycling schedule, please call 908-654-9890 or visit ucnj.org/recycling.
Pool & Spray Park
The Walter Ulrich Memorial Pool and Wheeler Spray Park are now open for the 2025 season! Don’t miss out on the coolest place to be this summer and reserve your spot today. For updates on weather-related closures or changes to operating hours, visit ucnj.org.
Ice Skating at Warinanco Park
Our newly renovated Warinanco Sports Center is open all season long, offering affordable, family-friendly activities that include public ice-skating sessions, open hockey, private party rentals, and events for individuals with disabilities.
The café and snack bar nestled within the sports center offers plenty of seating, with snacks and refreshments available for purchase during your visit. With so many fun activities to choose from, we invite you to join us on the ice!
Cultural Events Around the County
May
Thru May 10
7:30 pm Fridays & Saturdays | 2 pm Sundays
THEATRE
My Fair Lady – presented by The Summit Playhouse
The beloved musical My Fair Lady (book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner; music by Frederick Loewe) is based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion and the film adaptation of the play. Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney girl, takes speech lessons from Professor Henry Higgins so that she may pass as a lady. Despite his cynical nature and difficulty understanding women, Higgins grows attached to her.
Tickets: $30
The Summit Playhouse
10 New England Ave., Summit
thesummitplayhouse.org
Venue is wheelchair-accessible.
May 1–17
Fridays/Saturdays at 8 pm | Sundays 2 pm
MUSICAL THEATRE
Fiddler On The Roof
A Broadway Classic! Fiddler On the Roof is the multi-award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia.
A true musical theatre tradition. CDC production produced by Joel Remount; directed and choreographed by Emma Taylor Schwartz. Book by Joseph Stein; Music by Jerry Bock; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Original Production Directed & Choreographed by Jerome Robbins, based on Sholem Aleichem’s stories, by special permission of Arnold Perl.
Tickets: $27-30
CDC Theatre
78 Winans Ave, Cranford
908-276-7611
cdctheatre.org
Building is wheelchair accessible, first floor has fully accessible bathroom. Accessible parking spots. ASL-interpreted performance on May 17.
May 3
3:30 pm
CONCERT
Chamber Music Concert
Mostly Music presents “Romantic Impressions,” a chamber music concert featuring Haydn’s elegant Piano Trio in C Major, Ravel’s jazzy Violin Sonata No. 2, Kreisler’s nostalgic Miniatures, adapted for cello and piano; and Arensky’s dramatic and passionate Piano Trio No. 1, performed by pianist Roman Rabinovich, violinist Oliver Neubauer and New York Philharmonic’s principal cellist Carter Brey.
Tickets: $50 | FREE for students
Temple Emanu-El
756 East Broad St., Westfield
908-789-8578
mostlymusic.org
Venue is ADA-accessible and on one floor, with seating for wheelchairs and walkers. Hearing devices are available on request.
Now thru May 27
Mon–Fri 9 am–5:30 pm | Open Tues. to 8 pm
ART EXHIBIT
2026 Union County Senior Art Exhibit
This annual exhibit showcases artworks by both professional and non-professional artists who are older adults 60+. The wide-ranging media displayed include everything from drawing and painting to sculpture and craft.
Made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Coordinated by the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs.
UCNJ Union College of Union County NJ (in the Conference Center on the UCVTS campus)
1776 Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains
culturalinfo@ucnj.org
Venue is fully ADA compliant.
May 2-3, 8-9, 15-16
8 pm (except 2 pm matinee on May 3)
THEATRE
“The NERD” – presented by Westfield Community Players
Westfield Community Players presents the comedy, THE NERD, for the first three weekends in May. Aspiring architect Willum Cubbert has often told friends of the debt he owes Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-Gl who saved his life.
When Rick unexpectedly shows up at Willum’s apartment on the night of his 34th birthday party, Rick’s initial delight fades as it becomes apparent that the new visitor is…not quite what he’d expected!
How Willum navigates the daunting challenge of what to do with Rick propels the plot into hilarious twists and turns.
Tickets: $25 general admission; $15 students/veterans with ID
Westfield Community Players
1000 North Ave. W, Westfield
Theater is on ground floor and is wheelchair-accessible. Please call ahead to reserve Handicapped Parking or request additional accommodations 908-232-1221. wcptheatre.org
May 5
12 noon
FREE MOVIE
“To Kill a Mockingbird” – presented by Downtown Cranford
Part of the film series for Union County seniors (55+). Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize–winning novel by Harper Lee, this 1962 classic film stars Gregory Peck in a truly iconic performance.
After the movie, enjoy a brief presentation from JP Varady, a film location scout and Assistant Location Manager with nearly 20 years of experience in the tri-state region.
FREE for 55+ seniors. Reserve tickets here..
908-709-7208
Cranford Theater
25 North Ave. West, Cranford
The Cranford Theater is fully wheelchair-accessible.
May 6
7:30 pm
CONCERT
Imperial Brass with The New York Staff Band
Brass band enthusiasts and anyone who loves a great night of music will enjoy this concert with two of the finest brass bands on the eastern seaboard. Traditional and contemporary music will be performed by 70 exemplary musicians.
Tickets: $20 adults | $15 for seniors | $10 for students | $50 for 2 adults + ANY number of children
The Presbyterian Church of Westfield
140 Mountain Ave., Westfield
Handicap accessible venue and parking available. Large print programs available on request.
May 9
CONCERT
4 pm
Concord Singers present “Mother Moon”
The Concord Singers present an unforgettable evening, performing breathtaking works by Eleanor Daley, Sarah Quartel, Eric Whitacre, and more — including two works commissioned through the 2025 ACDA Soprano/Alto Choral Consortium.
Tickets: $25
Calvary Episcopal Church
31 Woodland Ave., Summit
concordsingers.org/events-tickets
Venue is fully wheelchair-accessible, including accessible parking, entrances and seating arrangements. For hearing-impaired patrons, assisted listening devices are available on request.
May 13 (also Jun 17 – class comprises two dates)
6 – 8 pm
FREE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Solargraphy
Learn solargraphy, an alternative way to create a pinhole photograph that allows you to capture the movement of the sun in the sky. It’s a magical and fun photography experience. This workshop will take you through the step-by-step process of creating your own. It is a two-part workshop on two evenings. No experience or prior knowledge is necessary. Click here to learn more or to apply to participate. Program provided and presented by Cranford Public Library.
FREE
Cranford Community Center, Arts & Crafts Room
220 Walnut Ave., Cranford
The building is wheelchair-accessible, including an elevator and accessible restrooms.
May 16
FREE STAGED READING
2 pm
House Rules by Jack McGrath
Come watch a staged presentation of a play in development, followed by a discussion between the author and the audience. Loosely based on Homer’s Odyssey, “House Rules” presents an absurdist interpretation of the values in Homer’s story.
Instead of loyalty, faithfulness and the importance of family, the “house” Bobby Ray returns to is full of dark secrets that no one in the family wants to remember, let alone confront. Presented by the Cranford Public Library.
FREE
Cranford Community Center
220 Walnut Ave, Cranford
Venue is a fully accessible 110-seat theater. Large
May 16
4 pm
FREE CONCERT
International Choral Concert – presented by the Chinese American Music Ensemble
This concert features international choral music sung by the Chinese American Music Ensemble, plus a Tibetan dance, and a piano recital by a member of Willow Grove Presbyterian Church. (Note: A fundraising dinner follows the free concert. See below.)
FREE
Willow Grove Presbyterian Church
1961 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains
Wheelchair-accessible venue via ramp at front entrance.
(The concert is free. Proceeds from the fundraising dinner benefit the Community Food Bank of NJ and the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Fund. To reserve dinner tickets, call 908-377-3469. Payment is due by May 15 to hold dinner reservations.)
May 16
6 – 9 pm
POETRY / SPOKEN WORD (FREE)
“What’s The Word!”
ACP Arts Ink hosts its signature monthly event, A Night of Spoken Word/Poetry including a community Open Mic, with featured poets and the New Jeru Poetry slam. Hosted by world-champion slam poet RADI. This inclusive space for artists of all ages, includes professional and up-and-coming spotlight artists. Listen to thought-provoking work and perhaps read one of your own poems at this event for both new and veteran poets.
FREE entry
Melao Cafe & Creamery
1425 Irving Street, Rahway
acpartsink.com | @acp_arts
Venue is wheelchair-accessible.
May 17
5 pm
CONCERT
Masterworks Concert: Mozart’s “Great” Mass in C Minor – presented by Steeple Concerts
The concert season concludes with one of Mozart’s most compelling masterworks, his ‘Great’ Mass in C Minor, featuring the St. Paul’s Choir with full orchestra, right in downtown Westfield.
Tickets: $40 | $20 for students
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
414 East Broad St., Westfield (across from Town Hall, between St. Paul St. and Euclid Ave.)
Area parking is free. Entrance to the church parking lot is on South Euclid Avenue.
To request accommodations, contact info@steepleconcerts.org or call 908-232-8506.
May 17
2 pm
FREE CONCERT
Summit Symphony presents “Fantastique”
Titled “Fantastique,” the concert features Hector Berlioz’s dramatic and imaginative Symphonie Fantastique, alongside performances by the winners of Summit Symphony’s Young Artist Competition: Valentina (Val) Chen, Alexander Fiszer, and Sophia Zhang —featured as soloists, showcasing the next generation of exceptional musical talent.
Free, but donations are welcome.
Summit High School
125 Kent Place Blvd, Summit
551-804-8114
summitsymphony.org
Wheelchair-accessible entry via front-entrance. ADA-accessible bathrooms. Wheelchair seating and seating for walkers at rear of auditorium.
May 17
5 pm
CONCERT (live + video for ticket-holders)
Summit Chorale presents “Liberty & Justice for All”
The Chorale will perform works by Florence Price, John Adams and Randall Thompson. The choral works related to events that shaped the course of American History and the leaders who chose the path, from Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln to Richard Nixon — reflecting the tragedy and triumph of American History. attend in person? No worries!
Your advance ticket purchase includes access to the post-concert video, made available to all ticket purchasers after the concert, so you can enjoy the concert in the comfort of your home.
Tickets: $25 In Advance, $30 At the Door, $15 Student
Saint John’s Lutheran Church
587 Springfield Ave., Summit
ticketleap.events/tickets/summit-chorale/spring-concert-2026
Venue is ADA-accessible. Digital version of print program available for easy magnifying; post-concert video provided to all advance ticket purchasers. For other accessibility needs, email events@summitchorale.org before the event.
May 19
12 pm (noon)
FREE MOVIE
“La La Land”– presented by Downtown Cranford
Part of the film series for Union County seniors (55+). This acclaimed musical comedy-drama film stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as struggling artists pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles. After the movie, enjoy a brief Q/A with film-industry professional.
FREE for 55+ seniors.
Reserve tickets here
908-709-7208
Cranford Theater
25 North Ave. West, Cranford
The Cranford Theater is fully wheelchair-accessible.
May 28
6 pm
FREE CONCERT
Jazz Concert on the Lawn – 250 Celebration Series
The Florian Schantz Jazz Combo performs patriotic songs, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library
404 Chestnut St., Roselle Park
Event is wheelchair-accessible via ramps, elevator, ADA-standard restrooms.
May 31
3 pm
CONCERT
The Sounds of Romance – from Brahms to Tango
Musicians of the NY Philharmonic with Yi-heng Yang play Brahms, Chopin, Zeugner, Bernstein and Piazzolla! Join in the beauty of exquisite music, as Yi-heng Yang, Max Zeugner, Maria Kitsopoulos and Sharon Yamada perform:
- Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8 by Johannes Brahms
- Etude in C# minor Op. 25 No. 7 by Frédéric Chopin
- 3 Partimenti for solo electric bass by Max Zeugner
- Two Songs from “West Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein
- Astor Piazzolla: ‘Summer’ from The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
Tickets: $30 (free for students with ID)
Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation
4 Waldron Ave, Summit
Venue is wheelchair-accessible per ADA. Large-print programs available upon request.
May 31
4 – 6 pm
FREE CONCERT
Happy 250th, America!
This free symphonic concert is presented by the Society of Musical Arts, commemorating and celebrating the semiquincentennial of the United States — with Gould’s American Salute and Locklair’s Independence Day, along with Aaron Copland’s stirring Lincoln Portrait for narrator and orchestra. Music Director Stephen Culbertson conducts.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
414 East Broad St., Westfield
Venue is wheelchair accessible.