The World-Famous Harlem Wizards want to invite you and the whole family to join them for a night of tricks, hoops, and alley-oops! The game begins at 06:30 PM, and the doors will open at 05:30 PM.
Think you’re the smartest in the room? Prove it! Every Tuesday.
Bring your friends, enjoy delicious food & drinks, and get ready for a night of fun, laughs, and friendly competition!
The evening’s music will cater to audiences of all ages, featuring selections including Bugler’s Holiday by Leroy Anderson, Crazy for You Overture by George and Ira Gershwin, and Firebird Suite Finale by Igor Stravinsky.
Started by professional dancer Meredith Higgins, the SOMAPSO Dance Team is "an adult dance team that feels like family and supports its local community with energy, entertainment, and camaraderie."
Meets every Tuesday.
Live music every Wednesday at Luna Stella.
Bring your friends for trivia at Avenue Pub.
Good Bottle Refill Shop & The Maplewood Foundation invite you to a special evening reception and shopping event.
Enjoy light bites & beverages, shop sustainable goods. 5% of all sales will support The Maplewood Foundation
RSVP: info@themaplewoodfoundation.org
Head over to the General Store Shops and Cafe the first Thursday of every month to stitch and socialize.
Embark on a transformative odyssey with The Gift of Love: Insight Into The Art of Empowerment and Self Discovery by Nabil Marshood, Ph.D., a distinguished Fulbright Scholar and Professor Emeritus. This soul-stirring exploration delves into the profound realms of love, offering readers an enriching journey towards empowerment and self-discovery.
Join Maplewood resident Libby Clarke for a workshop on Protest Poster design. Design your own protest posters for a cause that matters to you. This workshop will cover lettering and layout for the best impact. Supplies will be provided.
In Person: $20 suggested donation
Online Zoom students: $10 suggested donation (Link will be sent on sign-up)
Experience traditional foods and exquisite wines with an exquisite blend of homemade culinary delights paired with a selection of fine wines.
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Join veteran birders Jon Hills and Seamus Gourley for an early morning birding expedition.
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7-8 miles at a moderate pace. The trails have elevation gains. Wear hiking boots; bring water, snacks and lunch.
Hosted by Maplewood PD and EZ Ride.
11 am to 12 pm: Learn to ride for ages 5+
1 pm to 2:30 pm: Bike safe skills
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A day of one-of-a-kind goods, vintage treasures, and locally made finds, all in the heart of our creative community!
Peanuts (Charlie Brown)
The South Mountain YMCA hosts community organizations focused on improving health and well-being of kids and families.
Rock-climbing wall and bounce houses, DJ, field activities, healthy snacks, sensory van, and more.
From hilarious and heartwarming, to emotionally intense and profound, LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER entertains, energizes, brings community together and leaves everyone feeling a little less alone and a little more understood.
Information about the cast and sponsors, and tickets.
THREE SHOWS:
May 3 at 2pm & 7pm
May 4 at 2pm
Connect with local providers, groups, and organizations in the South Orange-Maplewood area who offer inclusive opportunities and services to individuals with disabilities.
Together We Bloom hosts a sensory-friendly quiet space, and the South Mountain YMCA provides an art activity.
From hilarious and heartwarming, to emotionally intense and profound, LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER entertains, energizes, brings community together and leaves everyone feeling a little less alone and a little more understood.
Information about the cast and sponsors, and tickets.
THREE SHOWS:
May 3 at 2pm & 7pm
May 4 at 2pm
Led by Chef Karen, kids (ages 7-14) will prepare a beautiful tea party spread—think scones, quiches, cakes, and, of course, tea! At 12:30 p.m., their guest of honor (mom, grandma, or auntie) will join them to enjoy the delicious treats they’ve created.
Stroll through the park to observe local painters en plein air as they capture the spring landscapes. Free and open to all.
Artists can email elaine.wladyga@gmail.com to register.
Music, mini golf, birthday cake, top secret special pizza and more! BYOB if that’s your thing.
Enjoy two sets of FREE musical goodness with plenty of room to frolic, groove, or just relax comfortably with your friends and neighbors. Mark the date and join us for an afternoon of fun and music that will make your spirit soar!
Co-Sponsored by the Township of Maplewood.
Always a fun afternoon of music--bring your friends and your lightsaber! The annual Spring concert celebrating friends, friendship, friendliness, Friendly’s Ice Cream, and yes, even Star Wars! With special guests honor choirs from Columbia HS led by Mr. Nick Diaz, plus a performance by our high school scholarship winner.
Join your friends and neighbors in group dancing. Learn steps, meet new people, move your body to some lively music. Greek Traditional Dance with Sheryl O’Connell who is trained in multiple dance disciplines that include modern, tap, ballroom, and traditional folk dance. FREE!
From hilarious and heartwarming, to emotionally intense and profound, LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER entertains, energizes, brings community together and leaves everyone feeling a little less alone and a little more understood.
Information about the cast and sponsors, and tickets.
THREE SHOWS:
May 3 at 2pm & 7pm
May 4 at 2pm
Think you’re the smartest in the room? Prove it! Every Tuesday.
Bring your friends, enjoy delicious food & drinks, and get ready for a night of fun, laughs, and friendly competition!
Live music every Wednesday at Luna Stella.
Support Family Connections at their 5th Annual Spring Event.
Honoring Alan Levine & The Miller Conturso Group – Morgan Stanley
Two hours of drawing to practice your craft in the community of artists. All skill levels and all mediums are welcome. This is not a class but a facilitated session.
The group celebrates the iconic guitarist and composer Django Reinhardt by blending the traditional sounds of New Orleans brass and percussion with the enchanting “Jazz Manouche” guitar style. From swing to second lines, this ensemble offers a truly magical night of music.
FREE virtual workshop open to everyone. If you volunteer with a nonprofit, help plan community events, or are just looking for some fresh ideas, Amanda Nover, Kate Amanna Demcsak, and Hannah Zollman will be sharing tips that are really practical and easy to put into action.
Inspired by their real-life rivalry, this hilarious story features two talented fifth graders going head-to-head in a competition for the ages!
The event is free and open to the public with no prior registration required.
Baltimore-based guitarist, Sam Farthing, a rising star in the world of gypsy jazz, will celebrate the release of his debut CD, Swing 25. Farthing will be joined by Stephane Wrembel and David Gastine on guitar, Frank Anastasio on bass and Nick Anderson on drums.
Chef Gill will show you how to build bold, savory flavors through marinating, stir-frying, and balancing sweet, salty, and smoky notes. Then, sit down at the big communal table to enjoy an incredible meal and soak up the fun.
Stephane Wrembel and Josh Kaye on guitar, Ari Folman-Cohen on bass, Nick Anderson on drums plus many special guests.
Think you’re the smartest in the room? Prove it! Every Tuesday.
Bring your friends, enjoy delicious food & drinks, and get ready for a night of fun, laughs, and friendly competition!
Live music every Wednesday at Luna Stella.
Bring your friends for trivia at Avenue Pub.
Blending cutting-edge science with gripping storytelling, Ballistic reveals that we are on the cusp of a new era in sports medicine built around the science of ballistic movement to enable all of us to lead fulfilling athletic lives.
This event is free and open to the public.
Join SOMA Cross Cultural Works (CCW) in partnership with the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture for a vibrant celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Holi – the Festival of Colors.
Music, guest vendors and artists, food… And the Scream ice cream truck will pop in at 2 pm!
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Chef Gill will guide you through rolling, filling, and shaping delicate ravioli, pairing them with bright, seasonal flavors. You’ll start with a crisp artichoke and arugula salad tossed in citrus dressing before crafting two stunning ravioli dishes: basil ricotta ravioli with roasted garlic and tomato sauce, and chicken and leek ravioli in a silky asparagus cream sauce.
Take a break from the street festival buzz with a calming 15-minute Tuning Fork Therapy session. Perfect for grounding your energy and releasing tension—especially during times of change.
Gather your family (ages 7+) for a hands-on sushi adventure where you’ll learn the art of seasoning rice, slicing vibrant vegetables, and working with sushi-grade fish.
Think you’re the smartest in the room? Prove it! Every Tuesday.
Bring your friends, enjoy delicious food & drinks, and get ready for a night of fun, laughs, and friendly competition!
Live music every Wednesday at Luna Stella.
Are you craving something meaningful and low-pressure? This is a gentle space to pause the mental noise, pick up a paintbrush (or a marker or glue stick), and play with color, texture, and words. All supplies provided, open to all levels.
Join the South Mountain YMCA on the banks of the river in Memorial Park and cheer your ducks to victory and prizes.
Ticket info coming soon.
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Think you’re the smartest in the room? Prove it! Every Tuesday.
Bring your friends, enjoy delicious food & drinks, and get ready for a night of fun, laughs, and friendly competition!
Live music every Wednesday at Luna Stella.
Bring your friends for trivia at Avenue Pub.
In Conversation With Jon Schwartz
In Losing Big, historian Jonathan Cohen explains the sportsbook practices that have facilitated this crisis and how companies convinced both states and sports leagues to go all in on gambling.
This event is free and open to the public.
The students of the Colombia High School Music Industry and Music Studio clubs are proud to present the CHS second annual Beatfest! A mix of bands and solo artists will perform covers and original songs in various styles including rock, pop, RnB, and hip-hop.
More info coming soon.
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!
Stay tuned for more details.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Live music every Wednesday at Luna Stella.
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.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Live music every Wednesday at Luna Stella.
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.
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.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
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.
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.
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.
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. Learn steps, meet new people, move your body to some lively music. Greek Traditional Dance with Sheryl O’Connell who is trained in multiple dance disciplines that include modern, tap, ballroom, and traditional folk dance. FREE!
A festival of connection, joy, and unity- honoring the diverse traditions of the Arab world.
Listen | Watch | Dance | Eat | Shop | Make
Free.
20 local artists, all art under $200.
Based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.
April 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 2025 7:30PM
April 13, 19, 2025 3:00PM
Turn up the heat for date night with a New Orleans-inspired feast! Chef Brian Bennett—known for his Southern flavors, Texan ranch cooking, and classic French techniques—will guide you through a menu packed with bold, bayou-style goodness.
Free DJ music with DJ Jen Jones and WFMU’s Terre T while enjoying the open house and art sale with Sherry Sacks and bloom ceramics.
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April is Financial Literacy Month! Kick it off with a complimentary workshop hosted by @empress_accounting right here at Maplewood Cowork.
More info and register.
Achieve's Maker Madness Fair is a FREE, family-friendly event celebrating all things STEAM. Kids of all ages will have opportunities for hands-on learning and fun!
Corgi meet up at South Mountain Reservation Dog Park., small Dog Section. Group picture around 11:15am.
The CHS Marching Band leads the South Orange Maplewood Little League opening day parade. Kids and parents gather at Columbia High School's Ritzer Field and walk to Memorial Park.
Based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.
April 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 2025 7:30PM
April 13, 19, 2025 3:00PM
Arrange, assemble, and relax during an intimate art workshop with Petra Pankow and Sherry Sacks. Create whimsical floral compositions with stems provided by Wildly Floral in stunning handmade vases.
The students at Columbia High School bring the works of the Bard to life in creative and fun ways. The festival is free and open to the public. Attendees should check in at the security desk.
"Georgia of the North" is a historical narrative about Black women and the long civil rights movement in New Jersey from the Great Migration to 1954. Specifically, the critical role played by Black women in forging interracial, cross-class, and cross-gender alliances at the local and national level and their role in securing the passage of progressive civil rights legislation in the Garden State is at the core of this book.
For ages 3-5 years, with a participating adult.
Share a special picture book reading and creative movement session with Maplewood author and illustrator, Kerry Allan. Copies of the book signed by the author will be available for sale at the event.
CHS invites community members to its first virtual book study: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.
This powerful book examines the impact of screen-based childhoods and social media on adolescent mental health.
Book Event with author Roger Flax, Ph.D
From simple adages we learned in grade school to well-intentioned ideas learned later, respected corporate consultant Dr. Roger Flax covers twenty-two lessons you must unlearn to find success.
This event is free with no prior registration required.
Live music every Wednesday at Luna Stella.
Learn to make dips using simple tools and methods with home chef and food writer, Ilyse Rimalovski.
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Started by professional dancer Meredith Higgins, the SOMAPSO Dance Team is "an adult dance team that feels like family and supports its local community with energy, entertainment, and camaraderie."
Meets every Tuesday.
Think you’re the smartest in the room? Prove it! Every Tuesday.
Bring your friends, enjoy delicious food & drinks, and get ready for a night of fun, laughs, and friendly competition!
This dynamic workshop by My College Planning Team will dive deep into the recent changes in financial aid that could significantly impact how much parents pay for college.
Based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.
April 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 2025 7:30PM
April 13, 19, 2025 3:00PM
Join Chef Gill Boyd for a hands-on culinary journey where bold flavors and fragrant spices will awaken your senses and transform the way you think about cooking.
Based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.
April 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 2025 7:30PM
April 13, 19, 2025 3:00PM
