Join Durand-Hedden and the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race for a celebration of Juneteenth, an annual community tradition. Join Durand-Hedden and the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race for a celebration of Juneteenth, an annual community tradition.
Father’s Day Weekend!
Learn and enjoy an Italian summer menu you’ll be able to recreate for years to come! Happening the night before Father's Day, this experience is the perfect excuse to treat your dad (or grandpa, uncle, or someone equally special) to a memorable night out.
Vintage clothing and accessories, fine and costume jewelry, home décor, vintage art, glassware and tabletop, vintage collectibles, and one-of-a-kind fine goods.
General Entry: 12pm - 5pm - FREE
Early Access: 10am - 12pm - TIckets.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Collages are a dynamic art form where you repurpose already existing images for your own art. At this workshop, you can make vision boards, zines, scrapbook pages, or any other kind of creation.
Live music every Wednesday at Luna Stella.
Curated and written by Nicholas J. Clarey and Tommy Jamerson
This performance examines and celebrates the experiences of LGBTQ+ people of diverse backgrounds before, during, and after coming out, while examining the importance or unimportance of the act itself.
Time To Be Determined
Chef Gill will guide you through making classic tuna, imitation crab, salmon, and veggie rolls—plus show you how to create vibrant rainbow rolls—all paired with a crisp seaweed salad. You’ll also enjoy a complimentary sake tasting with your dinner.
Curated and written by Nicholas J. Clarey and Tommy Jamerson
This performance examines and celebrates the experiences of LGBTQ+ people of diverse backgrounds before, during, and after coming out, while examining the importance or unimportance of the act itself.
Time To Be Determined
Explore the world of Japanese-inspired flavors as you craft your own California rolls, crispy vegetable gyoza, juicy chicken katsu, and savory soba sesame noodles. Designed for families with kids ages 7+, this fun experience brings everyone together.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Book event with author Erik Piepenburg
New York Times journalist Erik Piepenburg presents a culinary tour of gay restaurants and how they evolved as a space of safety and celebration for the LBGTQ+ community.
This event is free and open to the public.
Live music every Wednesday at Luna Stella.
Concert featuring works by Barber, Pärt, Purcell, Tavener, and more. Convoco is a project-based, professional choral collective based in Philadelphia that have a passion for small ensemble singing, education, and community engagement.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
The Grand Opening of the new Maplewood Library!
Come and experience the newly renovated and expanded building, which will serve as the heart of the community. The new design ensures that our Main Library is accessible, inspiring, technologically advanced, and open to all for years to come.
Details to come.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Victoria of MakingMagicEasy will share custom cookie decorating tips and techniques, guiding you through every step of creating six of the grooviest cookies imaginable—perfect for Maplewoodstock! (Please note this is not a baking class, cookies will be premade and ready for decoration with royal icing.)
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
July’s meetup will be SILENT and what better place for a quiet community than the should-be-open-by-then Maplewood Memorial Library!
Grab a book (or find one while you’re here), grab a friend, and let’s enjoy intentionally setting aside time to read.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Save the date!
The biggest celebration of Broadway in New Jersey is back on Labor Day! This year, our local Broadway stars turn things upside down by singing roles they would not traditionally play. This one is gonna be FUN. More details and cast to be announced.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Join your friends and neighbors in group dancing on June 14th at the Juneteenth Celebration that includes the integrated Dance Circles: West African Traditional Dance with Yahaya Kamate, a West African dancer and drummer who performed with the National Ballet of Côte d’Ivoire.
PRIDE is not just a party, it's a protest. Now more than ever, as LGBTQIA+ rights face renewed attacks across the country, it’s vital that we show up loudly and visibly in our own neighborhoods. Steps off from the northeast corner of Tuscan and Hilton andends at DeHart Park for snacks, joy, and community solidarity. Everyone welcome — rain or shine.
Bring acoustic string and rhythm instruments and join in playing, singing, or just listening. Bring some refreshments to share.
Everyone is invited and welcome!
Support small Black-owned businesses at this Pop Up Shop.
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Candle Making Class, hosted in partnership with Beloved Bath! Enjoy a night filled with delicious mocktails, artisan charcuterie, and hands-on fun as you learn how to select your perfect scent and pour your very own candle.
Book your sitters, bring a friend, and get ready to sparkle! It’s a PIERCING PARTY at MEUS celebrating their 10-year anniversary!
Featuring CLAUDIA ROBINSON (Felicia in Seasons 1 and 2 of Apple TV's Severance), MARTIN FISHER (A Complete Unknown, Elsbeth, Dopesick), and MEREDITH RUSH-BELL (Bartleby), this short comedy is part of Cinema Ed's mission to help young filmmakers find work in the film industry.
Meet the cast, production team, and the students who worked on the film!
Live music every Wednesday at Luna Stella.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
One of the largest family-friendly LGBTQ Pride celebrations in the tri-state, and this year will be the biggest celebration yet! Live music, vendor court, food court.
Admission is free.
Garden party to celebrate the release of Ghost In The Shadows, Flight Feathers 3rd album. Sets by both bands and dance party to follow with Thomas The DJ. (get address in email with ticket purchase)
Bites & Dranks:
Corner Slice
Wheelhouse Cheese & more
Beer, wine, NA, thc, High Noon
Local Ukrainian music and dance performers, Ukrainian arts and crafts vendors, and workshops with Ukrainian artists.
Lots of designs to choose from!
First come, first served.
Limit two per person
Tattooing by @magieserpica.tattoo and @malerietattoos
Email homesweethometattoo@gmail.com with questions.
A fun day of outdoor yoga classes, food, hair braiding, henna, massage, and more!
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Open to students ages 14 - 19. Come as you are! Dance the night away. Music by DJ Jenn Jones. Food and desserts are served.
Free Event
Bring your student identification
Celebrating the Lavender Graduation for LGBTQIA+ and allied high school seniors . This annual event honors the achievements and contributions of LGBTQIA+ students. Organized in partnership with South Orange, SOMSD, CHS Spectrum Club, and NJ Safe Schools Coalition, it's a reaffirmation of our commitment to inclusive, supportive environments amidst increased attacks on LGBTQIA+ rights.
Paint & Sip event with Studio Number Nine. Learn how to paint a delicious centerpiece from SOMA Wheelhouse as you taste Senor Sangria. All happening on the patio at Lums Cellars!
NEW DATE!
The students of the Colombia High School Music Industry and Music Studio clubs are proud to present Beatfest!
A mix of bands and solo artists will perform covers and original songs in various styles including rock, pop, RnB, and hip-hop.
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Meet up and chat about whatever you’ve been reading, watching, listening to, etc lately.
Haven’t been reading lately? No problem! Come hang out, meet some new people, and walk away with some new slump-busting books on your TBR.
SOMA Story Slam celebrates graduating high school seniors as they transition to college. Are you a senior and proud of your college admissions essay? Now's your chance to bask in glory and inspire younger students at the same time!
This event is free and open to the public.
Book event with author Betsy Small in Conversation with Dr. Adeyinka Akinsulure-Smith.
Sierra Leone is often sensationalized as a place of extreme violence and suffering, but living in a remote community as a Peace Corps worker afforded Betsy Small the opportunity to experience a much different country.
Free and open to the public; no prior registration required.
Live music every Wednesday at Luna Stella.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Bring your items wrapped in a towel and get them sharpened as you shop. Serrated knives, kitchen & sewing scissors, and handheld gardening tools are all welcome. Most items take just 3–5 minutes (depending on the line).
