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/.
Spring has arrived in Union County, and we can’t wait to share with you all of the fun community events and activities we have in store!
This March, we invite you to celebrate Women’s History Month and America’s 250th anniversary with a series of engaging presentations and historical events that pay tribute to the founding of our great nation!
Be sure to check our calendar page regularly for the latest updates. See you soon!
Union County Women of the American Revolution
Event Postponed; New Date TBA
Award-winning author, historian, and Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi highlights the courageous heroines of Elizabethtown and nearby communities whose sacrifices and patriotism greatly contributed to America’s Independence. Attendees must pre-register at www.ucnj.org/250.
Celebrating American History
Lenape History in Focus
Tuesday, March 31 • 6pm
The history of New Jersey begins with the Lenape people.
In this presentation, Seton Hall University professor Sean P. Harvey takes us on a journey through the rich history and cultural significance of our ancestors, the “Lenni Lenape”, the original inhabitants of present-day northeastern Delaware, as well as parts of Pennsylvania, New York, and the beautiful Garden State we call home. Join us at the Trailside Museum Auditorium in Mountainside and register at ucnj.org/250.
Women’s History Month
Empower & Protect
Wednesday, April 22 • 6pm
Self Defense Essentials for Women 18 and Over
Learn personal safety and self-defense techniques directly from seasoned law enforcement professionals. Invite your sister, mother, or friend and build your confidence together. Register for this free class today at ucnj.org/women or call 908-527-4216.
Spring Park Activities
Nature & Forest Bathing
Saturday, April 11 • 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.
Art Workshops for Adults
Saturday, April 11 • 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.
Sound Bowl Meditation
Saturday, April 18 • 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.
February Festivities at Trailside
Saturday, February 14th • 10am
Winter fun awaits at the annual February Festivities event at Trailside! Spend the day learning how maple syrup is made, observing birds in their natural habitat, having an adventurous scavenger hunt nature walk, or painting your own winter woods masterpiece!
Dress warm and don’t miss out on the fun! Register today 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.
April 2026
Thursday, April 2 • 10:00am – Tricky Tracks
Thursday, April 9 or Saturday, April 11 • 10:00am – Nature’s Patterns & Shapes
Thursday, April 16 or Saturday, April 18 • 10:00am – Earth Day Play
Thursday, April 30 or Saturday, May 2 • 10:00am – Spring Scavenger Hunt
Back to Nature
Nature walks for families with children ages 4 & up
Our Back to Nature walks are an excellent way for families with children ages 4 and older to spend time together in the great outdoors, enjoying Union County’s largest park, the Watchung Reservation.
The fee is $8 for residents and $10 for non-residents. Registration is required for adults and children. 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.
Fall Schedule
Saturday, November 23rd: Lenape Life
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.
Zootopia
March 27 • 7pm
In this specially adapted version of Disney’s Zootopia, we follow the ambitious Judy Hopps as she becomes the first rabbit to join Zootopia’s police force. Determined to make a name for herself, the rookie cop must team up with the crafty fox Nick Wilde in order to crack a puzzling case. Together, the unlikely duo joins forces and embarks on an entertaining and hilarious adventure all audiences will enjoy.
Sleeping Beauty
April 12 • 2pm
Our Sensory-Friendly Theatre continues with a performance of the ageless fairytale, Sleeping Beauty!
New Jersey Ballet presents a classic retelling of the story of Princess Aurora, who falls under a spell that can only be broken by true love’s kiss. Meet Aurora, her fairy godmothers, and other interesting characters in this captivating performance, specially adapted for audiences with autism and other sensory sensitivities.
Big Bubble Bonanza
May 3 • 2pm
Bubbles inside of bubbles, PEOPLE inside bubbles – it’s a bubble party like you’ve never seen before when Jeff Boyer takes the stage in this year’s Big Bubble Bonanza!
This interactive performance is specially adapted for persons with autism and other sensory sensitivities. Click below and reserve your seat today!
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.
Inclusive Zumba
For Union County Residents, ages 13 & up
Thursdays, June 19th & 26th • 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Congress Donald Payne Center, 333 Russell St., Union
Registration Required. Click here to register.
2025 Sensory Friendly Summer Camp
August 18th – 22nd
Registration to the 2025 sensory-friendly summer camp is now open! Prospective campers must be Union County residents with a documented disability, demonstrating independence in basic self-care tasks, such as using the toilet and feeding themselves. While the camp warmly welcomes individuals who may require occasional prompting or redirection, it is not suitable for those with a history of fleeing, aggressive, or threatening behavior, who require restraints to manage or stop behaviors, or who require 1:1 staffing.
For more information or to register, click here or visit ucnj.org/dhs/opdsn/.
Skating With Santa
December 20
Join us for a lovely afternoon of ice skating with friends, family, and jolly ol’ Saint Nick at our inclusive “Skating with Santa” event, where we provide a welcoming and accessible experience for residents with disabilities!
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 Zumba
For Union County Residents, ages 5 – 14
Thursdays, November 7th, 14th, and 21st • 5:30pm – 6:15pm
Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue, Cranford
Registration Required. Click here to register.
Inclusive Ceramics
For Union County Residents, ages 15 and up
Tuesday, May 13th • 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Congressman Donald Payne Meeting Center, 333 Russell St., Union
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.
Inclusive Ceramics for Kids
For Union County Residents, ages 5 to 14
Tuesday March 4th • 6:00pm – 7:30pm
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.
Empowerment Hour – Virtual Series
LGBTQ+ Empowerment Hour
August 12th • 6pm
Join us for the latest installment of the LGBTQ+ Empowerment Hour, a free virtual series covering a variety of LGBTQ+ topics. In this episode, Union County Surrogate Christopher Hudak will join the conversation to discuss adoption services and the importance of estate planning for LGBTQ+ families. Register today at ucnj.prg/lgbtq.
Activities and Services for Seniors
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.
April 2026
April 10 • Echo Lake Waterfall Walk
April 17 • Plant This, Not That
Senior Art Exhibit – Call for Entries
On Exhibit: April 17 to May 27 • UCNJ, Union College of Union County NJ
Union County artists ages 60 and above, and of all levels of experience, are invited to submit their original artwork for the opportunity to be featured in the 2026 Senior Art Exhibit! Entry deadline is Sunday, April 12, 2026. For full instructions, email msturm@ucnj.org, call 908-558-2552/2550 or visit ucnj.org/senior-art.
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.
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.
Farmers’ Market Food Vouchers
Beginning May 15th, Farmers Market vouchers will be 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.
Workshops • Networking Events
Career Opportunities
Career Navigator: A Virtual Hiring Event
Residents seeking a rewarding career helping others find employment can apply to become a Union County career navigator through our virtual hiring event.
Submit your resume today to AJCBusinessteam@ucnj.org.
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
March
March 7, March 14, & March 20 – 21 | at 8 pm
March 8 & 15 | 2 pm matinee
THEATRE
The Diary of Anne Frank
Westfield Community Players presents The Diary of Anne Frank, an impassioned dramatic play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman, and based upon the book Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, that documents the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis for two years in a concealed attic in Amsterdam.
The play captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence, their fear, their hope, their laughter, and their grief. With astonishing honesty, wit and determination, Anne confronts her rapidly changing life.
Tickets: $25 general admission | $15 Students with valid Student ID | $15 Veteran with valid ID
Westfield Community Players
1000 North Ave. West, Westfield
Theater is on ground floor and is wheelchair accessible. To use the limited handicapped parking spaces, call ahead to 908-232-1221 to make arrangements. Call ahead to request other accommodations to 908-232-1221. If dropping off an elderly or disabled person, drivers may enter the driveway to temporarily get closer to the entrance; please then allow for others to do the same.
March 14
7 pm
CONCERT
Your Favorite Melodies
Plainfield Symphony presents “Your Favorite Melodies” on Saturday, March 14, welcoming back New Jersey piano soloist Itay Goren, performing Sergei Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 with the orchestra. Conducted by Charles Prince, PSO will also perform Antonin Dvorak’s ever-popular Symphony No. 9 in E minor, “from the New World.”
Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church
716 Watchung Ave., Plainfield
908-561-5140
www.plainfieldsymphony.org
Venue has accessible parking (first come, first served). Venue is wheelchair accessible from parking lot, with lift to the performance area, and accessible restrooms. Assistive listening devices and large-print programs available with advance notice. To request these, or for more information, call 908-561-5140 or email info@plainfieldsymphony.org.
March 15
2 pm
FREE CONCERT
Summit Symphony presents “American Made”
The Summit Symphony presents a free concert of powerful selections, performing the moving masterpiece by Edward Elgar, Nimrod from Enigma Variations (in memory of orchestra member Carol Smith), Concerto for Viola by Richard Danielpour, with soloist Brett Deubner; and Symphony No. 2, “Gaelic” by Amy Beach (the first-ever symphony composed and published by an America woman).
Concert is free, but donations are welcome and appreciated.
Summit High School
125 Kent Place Blvd., Summit
summitsymphony.org/
551-804-8114
Building is accessible via entrance ramp. Bathrooms are ADA accessible without stairs, and several rows have wheelchair seating without stairs.
March 21
2 pm
THEATRE (FREE event)
New Play Readings: “Four by Four”
Four Short Plays written by Winners of the TTP 2026 Young Playwrights Competition – See four plays selected for prizes, written by NJ teens and presented by The Theater Project. The plays include “To Be,” “The Author,” “The Food Fight of Happy Times Nursing Home,” and “Diego’s Revenge.”
See these award-winning plays performed script-in-hand and meet the honorees – voices of the next generation. Winners and honorable mentions will be present. Discussion between the authors and audience follows the presentation. Hosted by Friends of the Cranford Library.
FREE
Cranford Community Center
220 Walnut Ave., Cranford
thetheaterproject.org/young-playwrights-competition
Venue is fully accessible. Large print play programs/scripts are available by advance request to Cranford Library (908-709-7272). A library staff member is present to assist anyone in need of special accommodations.
March 21
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 event
Melao Cafe & Creamery
1425 Irving Street, Rahway
acpartsink.com
Wheelchair-accessible venue
March 22
3 pm
JAZZ CONCERT
Afternoon Music Presents the Isaiah J. Thompson Trio
A powerful young voice on the international jazz scene, Isaiah J. Thompson performs at major jazz clubs and festivals across the U.S. and around the world. A Steinway artist, Thompson joined the John Pizzarelli Trio in 2019 and won the American Piano Award for Jazz in 2023. His mentors include Cyrus Chestnut, Bill Charlap and Wynton Marsalis. A native of West Orange, Thompson uses the term “Modern Jazz Ministry” to describe his compositions.
Tickets: $30
Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation
4 Waldron Ave., Summit
Afternoon Music’s venue is wheelchair-accessible. Large-print programs are available upon request at the door.
March 22
3:30 pm
CONCERT
“Two Quintets and a Kaddish” – Chamber Music from Mostly Music
Renowned New York musicians Ani Kavafian, Clara Neubauer, Paul Neubauer, Samuel Rosenthal and Dmitri Atapine perform Mozart’s String Quintet in C Major, Brahms’s String Quintet in F Major and Ravel’s poignant Kaddish for viola and string quartet. Don’t miss this stellar performance by extraordinary musicians.
Tickets: $50 | Free for students
Temple Emanu-El
756 East Broad St., Westfield
908-789-8578
mostlymusic.org
Venue is totally ADA-accessible and on one level. Ample seating space for wheelchairs and walkers. Program will be announced aloud. Hearing devices are available.
March 24
12 pm (noon)
FREE MOVIE
“To Sir with Love,” starring Sidney Poitier – presented by Downtown Cranford
Part of the film series for Union County seniors (55+). See this 1967 classic on the big screen. After the movie, enjoy a brief Q/A with an individual in the film industry.
FREE for 55+ seniors. Reserve tickets here.
Cranford Theater
25 North Ave. West, Cranford
The Cranford Theater is fully wheelchair-accessible.
March 28
7:30 pm
GALA/CONCERT
Fundraiser-Gala for Summit Chorale: Lady Luck & The Golden Age of Broadway
Enjoy the glitz and glamor of old Broadway at this fundraiser for Summit Chorale. The chorale will perform selections from Guys and Dolls, mixed with solo performances from other Golden Age musicals, while guests enjoy wine, beer and a buffet-style dinner. Guests can participate in a 50/50 raffle or the Chorale’s signature wine pull. This is a fundraiser. Guests must be 21+ years of age.
The Cranford Social
220 South Ave. East, Cranford
Tickets: $100
ticketleap.events/tickets/summit-chorale/gala-2026
Venue is wheelchair-accessible (including elevator). Dietary restrictions requested for each ticket holder. Digital version of print programs available for easy magnifying. To request other accommodations, contact events@summitchorale.org.
April
April 7
12 pm (noon)
FREE MOVIE
“Terms of Endearment’ – presented by Downtown Cranford
Part of the film series for Union County seniors (55+). Based on the Larry McMurtry novel, this acclaimed 1982 film garnered five Academy Awards. After the movie, enjoy a brief Q/A with an individual in the film industry.
FREE for 55+ seniors.
908-709-7208
Cranford Theater
25 North Ave. West, Cranford
The Cranford Theater is fully wheelchair-accessible.
April 10
7:30 pm
FREE CONCERT
Westfield Community Concert Band’s Spring Concert
Now celebrating its 114th concert season, the Westfield Community Concert Band presents its annual Spring Concert, featuring the band’s premier performances of “Ballet Music from Faust” by CH. Gounod; “Cartoon” by Paul Hart; “Symphonic Songs for Band” by Robert Russell Bennett; and “Celebration” by Philip Sparke.
Free to all.
Edison Intermediate School Auditorium
800 Rahway Ave., Westfield
908-337-9073
westfieldcommunityband.com
Venue is ADA-compliant and wheelchair-accessible.
April 15
1:00 – 3:30 pm
FREE ACTIVITY | POETRY
The Poet Is In
Visitors to Overlook Medical Center’s Main Lobby can meet with a published poet, have a brief conversation, and receive a personalized healing poem.
FREE
Overlook Medical Center
99 Beauvoir Ave., Summit
Medical Center is wheelchair-accessible. Large-print poems available.
April 18
7 pm
CONCERT
Tchaikovsky Festival
Plainfield Symphony, under the direction of Charles Prince, presents “Tchaikovsky Festival,” performing Violin Concerto in D major, Opus 35, featuring Concertmaster Evelyn Estava on violin. Paired with this epic concerto is the emotional roller-coaster, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 (“Pathetique”).
Tickets online or available at the door: $30 Seniors/Students | $45 General | $65 Reserved
Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church
716 Watchung Ave., Plainfield
908-561-5140
plainfieldsymphony.org
Venue has accessible parking (first come first served). Building is wheelchair-accessible via parking lot, with a lift to the performance area and accessible rest rooms. PSO offers 3 assistive listening devices and large-print programs; please reserve these with advance notice to either info@plainfieldsymphony.org or 908-561-5140. Please see website for more information.
Apr 18
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.
This event is held monthly on the 3rd Saturday.
FREE event
Melao Cafe & Creamery
1425 Irving Street, Rahway
acpartsink.com
Wheelchair-accessible venue
April 19
3 pm
CONCERT
Afternoon Music presents Beautiful Dreamers: Ellis Island Vignettes
Stephanie Blythe, the world-renowned opera mezzo-soprano, performs with pianist Kayo Iwama. The program includes Alan Smith’s song cycle based on first-person accounts of immigrants, as well as Stephanie Blythe singing from the American songbook and accompanying herself on ukelele.
Stephanie Blythe has “left an indelible mark on operatic roles and the art-song repertoire.” She is a multi-talented mezzo-soprano, appearing on the major opera stages of the world. Kayo Iwama is an acclaimed pianist/vocal coach, an Associate Director of the Graduate Vocal Art Program at Bard Conservatory and on the faculty of the Juilliard School of Music.
Tickets: $30-$40
eventbrite.com/e/beautiful-dreamers-ellis-island-vignettes-tickets-1880505094359
Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation
4 Waldron Ave., Summit
Afternoon Music’s venue is wheelchair accessible. Large-print programs will be available upon request at the door.