René Vaca
NJPAC 1 Center St, Newark, NJ, United StatesNetflix comic René Vaca takes Newark by storm this summer with infectious charisma and brutally honest, laugh-out-loud comedy drawn straight from real life.
Netflix comic René Vaca takes Newark by storm this summer with infectious charisma and brutally honest, laugh-out-loud comedy drawn straight from real life.
Newark's legendary Lincoln Park Music Festival House Music Bar Crawl returns June 19th with multiple venues, live DJs and plenty of opportunities to sample community moving together through the heart of Downtown Newark.
Dress in white and be transported by an elegant evening under the stars to enjoy a curated evening of music, art and community connection as neo-soul and electronic music pulses, delicious food and drink whet the appetite and projection art transforms the summer sky.
Become part of Brick City’s legacy with the Newark Canvas Project, where festival-goers become the artists painting a community mural, creating collages and celebrating Newark's bold creative spirit together.
Remember your inner artistic spirit with this free immersive art experience for working adults ready to create again. No skills, no titles or rules required. Just come ready to rekindle your imagination and play.
Part wellness ritual, part live art experience, Breathe & Be Heard offers a space and tools for healing. Participants can share their stories, perspectives and truths in a supportive environment and reconnect with their inner voice.
The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers unleash riff-heavy rock and Southern soul at Prudential Center for an unforgettable night sure to rattle the rafters in this epic double bill.
Master comedian Gary Gulman brings his critically acclaimed one-man show Grandiloquent to Newark this summer, delivering a hilarious, heartfelt and utterly unforgettable performance in the process.
Prepare for comedian Zarna Garg to tackle taboos with relish when she hits the stage for an evening of refreshing and bold humor, sharing hilarious life stories that shred stereotypes and keep audiences enthralled.
Experience a curated Jersey artist showcase that captures the grit and determination Brick City is known for as the spotlight shines on Newark's most committed and elevated creative talent.
Reggae, dancehall, soca and pure Caribbean energy take over Newark's most electric underground venue for one unforgettable night of music, dancing and celebration.
Join Arts Ed Newark for All Together Now, a free, family-friendly celebration of Make Music Day featuring instruction by professional artists, hands-on music-making, music education and community connection.
Marc Maron's brutally honest standup mines personal chaos to uncover comedy treasure — see the WTF podcast legend live before tickets sell out.
This Father's Day weekend, give yourself the gift of laughter from a comedian who's shared stages with the greatest, hosted his own SiriusXM show and continues to prove why he's considered one of the most influential voices in stand-up comedy.
DJ Felix Hernandez kicks off the summer concert series with classic soul and R&B jams from James Brown, Aretha Franklin and more.
Newark's musicians, comedians and community show up and show out to light up the South Ward this summer in celebration of Brick City’s homegrown talent.
Six-time Latin GRAMMY®-winning Mexican pop duo delivers bilingual acoustic brilliance with platinum hits, heartfelt acoustic melodies and a soul-stirring performance you'll never forget.
Get hyped for a summer of fun with this epic hip hop dance party. Big energy. Nonstop vibes. We’ll see you outside!
From Birdland to Brick City, internationally acclaimed vocalist Antoinette Montague returns home to prove blues is the root of it all with a one-of-a-kind night of jazz, blues, soul and Civil Rights music.
Join The Frierson Foundation for a night of gospel music, prizes and community while raising funds and awareness for arts education for Newark students.
Jessica Kirson unleashes her unfiltered, unpredictable, unprecedented comedy magic in Newark this summer, and you can expect wild characters, fearless honesty and two hours of pure chaos when she does.
Experience bluegrass-roots music royalty live as 27-time GRAMMY®-winner Alison Krauss & Union Station light up the stage this summer, performing songs from their first new album in over a decade as well as classic hits you know and love.
Experience Black nostalgia, local vibes and big-screen magic at this one-of-a-kind experience: an open-air movie night that brings together film, music and community in one of Newark’s favorite backyard spaces, The Yard.
Needle & Thread Fest returns June 27 at Mulberry Commons, bringing sustainable fashion designers, vinyl DJs and a local marketplace to Brick City
In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, I Dream A World brings song, verse and the Black American experience to Newark Public Library this summer in a provocative and powerful performance unlike any other.
Lucas Zelnick brings his punch-heavy stand-up to NJPAC and promises plenty of honest, self-aware comedy that hits hard and keeps the laughs coming.
Iliza Shlesinger, one of the world's premier comedians, hits NJPAC with her signature razor-sharp observations on relationships, dating disasters and life's hilarious absurdities, served up with relentless energy and zero boundaries.
DJ Sliink brings together Jersey Club legends and rising stars at Takeoff Lounge for a night rooted in Newark's global creative legacy and cultural contributions via the musical sound that started in Brick City and spread around the world.
Jordan Jensen, the stand-up comic and Netflix special star known for raw storytelling and unfiltered comedy, hits the stage at NJPAC this summer, ready to share more hilarious life stories and bring audiences to tears with laughter.
The living legend rocks the house with his guitar and phenomenal blues band, revving up the crowd with new music and fan favorites.