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33rd ANNUAL BLACK FILM FESTIVAL:
Date: August 1st
Time: 7 pm
Location:
The Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ
Description: The festival, hosted by the Newark Black Film Festival, is a showcase for films that focus on the experience and concerns of contemporary African Americans as well as an outlet for films about the African American experience from earlier eras.
Admission: Free
Categories: Lectures and Talks, Museum Exhibits, Special Events
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES:
Date: August 1st
Time: 6- 8:30pm
Location:
St, Peter’s Recreation Center
352-368 Lyons Avenue
(South Ward)
Newark, NJ
Description: The Buddy terry Band
Admission: FREE
Categories: Music, Performances
NJPAC SOUNDS OF THE CITY:
Date: August 2nd
Time: 5-9:45 pm
Location:
NJPAC
One Center Street
Newark NJ
Description: FREE music performances in NJPAC’s Theater Square! This week’s artist include DJ Naheem Johnson; New Jersey-based “soul Fusion” dancer and dance instructor Peace; Carl Brister, minister, singer, song writer and producer who specializes in contemporary urban gospel; acclaimed jazz saxophonist Joseph “Jowee” Omicil and his group, The Core; and Newark- based neo-soul singer, songwriter and multi- instrumentalist Angela Johnson, who will perform with guests featured on her latest CD, A Woman’s Touch.
Admission: FREE, $6 parking in lots B and C
Categories: Performances, Music
JAZZ CONCERT-SUPER SUMMER SERIES:
Date: August 4th
Time: 7-8:30 pm
Location: Bradley Court
Description: 10- stop Jazz Mobile Summer Concert Series
Admission: Free
TWO MILE WALK/RUN:
Date: August 4th
Time: Saturday Mornings before the Farmer’s Market
Contact: 973-268-2300 Ext. 203
Location: Essex County’s Branch Brook Park, Middle Division Complex; Cerone
Ballfields
Description: Two-mile walk/run led by certified trainers from a local health club. Train for a 5k, 10k, and build up to a half marathon. Find the support needed to develop a consistent training program to lose those 5 lbs, stay fit, and enjoy the outdoors and all of Branch Brook Park’s resources.
Admission: Free
Categories: Health, Kids, and Families, Special Events, Sports and Recreation,
Community events
GRAND YEAR: NEWARK IN THE EARLY 1900’s:
Date: August 7th
Time: 12-1:30 pm
Contact: 973-596-8500
Location:
The New Jersey Historical Society
52 Park Place
Newark, NJ
Description: Discover some of the glories of Newark’s past. Visit some of the architectural accomplishments of the early 1900’s, including the renovated National Newark Building. Historic Photos will add to your perspective of the city. Tours will run rain or shine and begin in the lobby of NJHS.
Admission: Free, but donations are accepted
Categories: Tours
JAZZ CONCERT-SUPER SUMMER SERIES:
Date: August 11th
Time: 7-8:30 pm
Location: Terrell Homes
Description: 10- stop Jazz Mobile Summer Concert Series
Admission: Free
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES:
Date: August 15th
Time: 6- 8:30pm
Location:
Military Park
614-706 Broad Street
(Downtown Business District
Newark NJ
Description: The James L. Dean Band
Admission: FREE
Categories: Music, Performances
NJPAC SOUNDS OF THE CITY:
Date: August 16th
Time: 5-9:45 pm
Location:
NJPAC
One Center Street
Newark NJ
Description: FREE music performances in NJPAC’s Theater Square!
Admission: FREE, $6 parking in lots B and C
Categories: Performances, Music
JAZZ CONCERT-SUPER SUMMER SERIES:
Date: August 17th
Time: 7-8:30 pm
Location: Seth Boyden
Description: 10- stop Jazz Mobile Summer Concert Series
Admission: Free
BOATS THAT WORK:
Date: August 18th
Time: 12:30-1pm and 2:30-3:30pm
Contact: 973-596-8500
Location:
The New Jersey Historical Society
52 Park Place
Newark, NJ 07102
Description: Learn how people used boats along New Jersey’s waterways by exploring our exhibitions. Then, create boat using a variety of materials and see how much cargo your boat can hold.
Categories: Kids and Families, Museum Exhibits
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES:
Date: August 22nd
Time: 6-8:30 pm
Contact: 973-733-6454
Location:
Jesse Allen Park
41-55 Avon Avenue
(Central Ward)
Newark NJ
Description: The Leo Johnson Band
Admission: FREE
Categories: Music, Performances
JAZZ CONCERT-SUPER SUMMER SERIES:
Date: August 23rd
Time: 7-8:30 pm
Location: Elmwood Park
Description: 10- stop Jazz Mobile Summer Concert Series
Admission: Free
NJPAC SOUNDS OF THE CITY:
Date: August 23rd
Time: 5-9:45 pm
Contact: 973-353-8046
Location:
NJPAC
One Center Street
Newark NJ
Description: FREE music performances in NJPAC’s Theater Square!
Admission: FREE, $6 parking in lots B and C
Categories: Performances, Music
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT SERIES:
Date: August 29th
Time: 6-8:30 pm
Contact: 973-733-6454
Location:
Independence Park
Van Buren & Adams Streets
(East Ward)
Newark, NJ
Description: The Geovanni Arencibal Band
Admission: FREE
Categories: Music, Performances
NJPAC SOUNDS OF THE CITY:
Date: August 31st
Time: 5-9:45 pm
Contact: 973-353-8046
Location:
NJPAC
One Center Street
Newark NJ
Description: FREE music performances in NJPAC’s Theater Square!
Admission: FREE, $6 parking in lots B and C
Categories: Performances, Music
