July 2
7:30 pm
Westfield Community Concert Band’s – 114th Summer Concert Series in the Park
FREE CONCERT
Westfield Community Concert Band features great American music in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, including the music of Disney, Rogers and Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, John Philip Sousa, Frank Sinatra, Stephen Foster, Aaron Copland, Robert Russell Bennett and others. This special Independence Day program features vocalist Kerry Stubbs and presentations by “George Washington” and Westfield’s very own “Towne Crier.” Bring chairs or blankets.
FREE
Mindowaskin Park, East Broad St., Westfield
The park is accessible for all persons, with level, paved pathways leading to the band gazebo area.
July 9
7:30 pm
Westfield Community Concert Band – 114th Summer Concert Series in the Park
FREE CONCERT
The Band performs great American music in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, including the music of Disney, Rogers and Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, John Philip Sousa, Frank Sinatra, Stephen Foster, Aaron Copland, Robert Russell Bennett and others. Bring chairs or a blanket.
FREE
Mindowaskin Park, East Broad St., Westfield
The park is accessible for all persons, with level, paved pathways leading to the band gazebo area.
July 16
7:30 pm
Westfield Community Concert Band – Concert in the Park
FREE CONCERT
The Band’s 114th Summer Series concludes with more great American music celebrating of the nation’s 250th anniversary, including the music of Disney, Rogers and Hammerstein, Leonard Bernstein, John Philip Sousa, Frank Sinatra, Stephen Foster, Aaron Copland, Robert Russell Bennett and others. Bring chairs or a blanket.
FREE
Mindowaskin Park, East Broad St., Westfield
The park is accessible for all persons, with level, paved pathways leading to the band gazebo area.
July 17-18-19
THEATRE
Fri & Sat @ 7:30pm, Sun @ 2 pm
Too Fat For China, written and performed by Phoebe Potts
Comedian Phoebe Potts’ one-woman show follows the surprises and painful realizations of her adoption journey with humor and candor. After a U.S. adoption goes horribly wrong, Phoebe Potts delves into international adoption – and her role as a middle-class Jewish white woman amidst it all. Follow her funny, honest, and poignant journey of trying, failing, and eventually succeeding to adopt a baby.
Tickets: Adults $35, Seniors $28, Students $20
DMK Black Box Theatre / Union Arts Center
1980 Morris Ave, Union
908-809-8865
Wheelchair-accessible venue. Large-print programs available upon request. Assistive listening devices available.
July 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. The third Saturday each month.
FREE entry
Melao Cafe & Creamery
1425 Irving Street, Rahway
Venue is wheelchair-accessible.
July 23
7 pm
FREE CONCERT
Summer Symphony Concert from New Jersey Workshop for the Arts
A multi-generational orchestra performance.
Zion Lutheran Church
559 Raritan Rd, Clark
908-789-9696
Wheelchair-accessible venue
July 24-25-26
Fri & Sat @ 7:30 pm, Sun @ 2 pm
THEATRE
Kaleidoscope Kabaret, Laugh Version
The Theater Project presents their annual festival of songs and short plays from the Playwrights Workshop and Young Playwrights Competition — many have had work produced around the US and beyond. Enjoy work from local members of our arts community—you’ll be amazed at the talent that lies just outside your door. Catch this showcase of short plays from local writers, plus live music.
Tickets: Adults $35, Seniors $28, Students $20
DMK Black Box Theatre / Union Arts Center
1980 Morris Ave, Union
908-809-8865
Wheelchair-accessible venue. Large-print programs available upon request. Assistive listening devices available.
July 26
2 pm
FREE CONCERT
The August Symphony
The August Symphony Orchestra presents an unforgettable afternoon featuring renowned composers: Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances Suite 1; Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite; Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story”; and Ravel’s Bolero.
First United Methodist Church
1 East Broad Street, Westfield
www.tasonj.org
Venue is ADA-accessible.
July 27 – August 7
SUMMER ART CLASSES
City of Rahway Dept. of Recreation – Art Classes for Children & Teens
Each class meets 5 days, Monday-Friday.
Children Ages 6–11
(either or both weeks, Jul. 27–31, Aug. 3–7)
- Drawing: 9:00 – 10:30 am
- Painting: 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
- Sculpture: 12:45 – 2:15 pm
- Cartooning: 2:30 – 4:00 pm
Ages 12–1
(either or both weeks, Jul. 27–31, Aug. 3–7)
- Japanese Manga Cartooning: 9:00 – 11:00am.
- Acrylic Painting: 11:15 am – 1:15 pm
- Sculpture 3-D Art: 1:45 – 3:45 pm
Fee: $45 to $65 for a full week, depending on class,
Call 732-669-3600 or visit this page for more information
Register online (To register, click to Event Registration; create a community pass account or log in)
Classes held at Rahway Recreation Center
3 City Hall Plaza, Rahway
Wheelchair-accessible venue
July 9
6 pm
FREE CONCERT
Concert on the Lawn Series – Roselle Park Library
Take in the next concert on the lawn, featuring Blue Tuesday band, with Krow Azul, Jeff McKeon and Lisa Palacio — playing popular songs we all know and love.
FREE
Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library,
404 Chestnut St., Roselle Park
Venue provides wheelchair access per ADA, via ramps, elevator and restroom standards.
July 13
11 am – 12 noon
INTERACTIVE CHILDREN’S MUSIC (FREE)
Summer Sing-Along with Guitar Bob
Guitar Bob Summer Sing-Along is an interactive music program for children, featuring original songs from the artist. This program encourages families and children to participate through singing songs and dancing in a group setting.
FREE
Linden Free Public Library
31 East Henry St., Linden
908-298-3830
Venue is wheelchair-accessible with elevator to the 3rd floor program space.
July 30-31 & Aug. 1
Thu & Fri at 8 pm | Sat. at 2 pm
THEATRE
Stages of Madness – at CDC Theatre
Stages of Madness is a slightly unhinged night of original works by emerging and established playwrights. Blending comedy, satire, and unexpected storytelling, this year’s production features three distinct short plays that take audiences on a fast-paced journey through technology, absurdity and the human experience.
Tickets: $15
CDC Theatre
78 Winans Ave, Cranford
908-276-7611
Wheelchair-accessible venue.
Aug 8
6 pm – 9 pm
NJWA Jazz @ Quimby Street – Jazz & Rock Bands
NJ Workshop for the Arts presents jazz and rock bands on the corner of Quimby and Elm St. Enjoy free outdoor performances all evening.
FREE
Corner of Quimby and Elm, Quimby St., Westfield
908-789-9696
Street-level performance; wheelchair accessible
Aug 6–16
THEATRE
ALABAMA STORY by Kenneth Jones (presented by The Theater Project)
- 10 am weekday matinees: Aug. 7, 13
- 7:30 pm performances: Aug 6, 8, 14-15
- 2 pm Sunday matinees: Aug 9, 16
An Alabama librarian and two reunited childhood friends encounter the relentless forces of censorship and segregation during the American civil rights movement. In the Deep South, a librarian finds herself facing off against segregationist policy and censorship—all because of a children’s book about the marriage of a black rabbit and a white rabbit.
In parallel, two childhood friends—a white man and a Black woman—reconnect amidst the chaos, upheaval, and sparks of hope as the civil rights movement dawns. This breakout play by Kenneth Jones (published by Concord Theatricals) was a Finalist in the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s National Playwrights Conference and been produced at scores of theaters around the nation.
Tickets: Adults $35, Seniors $28, Students $20
DMK Black Box Theatre / Union Arts Center
1980 Morris Ave., Union
908-809-8865
thetheaterproject.org/alabama-story
Wheelchair accessible venue. Large-print programs available upon request. Assistive listening devices available.