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At GLOW Newark!, molten glass takes center stage and your hands are the tools. Create your own masterpiece under the guidance of GlassRoots' master teaching artists.
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The Reactivation Series injects Newark with creative energy and plenty of great music at their open mic.
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Soccer jersey customization, live DJs, international food and World Cup energy–-this is not your average watch party.
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From the first needle drop to the final set, Vinyl Society at Sabor Unido promises an epic night in the Ironbound where great music meets even greater food. The event will also be livestreamed for those who can’t make it in person.
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Bass god Les Claypool unleashes three iconic bands on one stage for an evening of twisted funk-metal chaos you won't see anywhere else.
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Haiden Henderson brings 100M+ streams to life with raw rock energy, stadium-sized pop and a live show that hits as hard as a freight train.
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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.
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Newark's premier comedy showcase presents a special New Jersey-themed lineup for the North to Shore Festival, with performances by comedians Kyle Grooms, Rae Sanni and John Moses and a special musical guest, all hosted by Newark’s very own Gordon Baker-Bone.
$15
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A decade of live music, comedy, spoken word and visual arts — Newark's most celebrated underground platform marks 10 years with performances and artwork by hometown artists guaranteed to pack the house.
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Hot Mulligan delivers sweat-drenched emo anthems and communal catharsis that turns strangers into a screaming, unified force of feeling.
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Featuring powerhouse performances by Peter Collins and Ashley Howard, Sed's House of Blues brings soul, passion, and community to life and reminds the world why the Tri-State region is a treasure trove of talent.
$17.85
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Expect lush vocals, timeless classics and irresistible swing when Brick City’s own legendary vocalist Antoinette Montague brings Here's to the Ladies Who Swing and Bling to Newark Culture Club this June.
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When the artist himself endorses you and the fans can't tell the difference, you know you're doing something right. Prepare to be transported when the world's leading Luke Combs tribute rocks the Jersey Shore this summer.
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Prepare to be transported by the GRAMMY® -nominated phenomenon transforming concert stages into electrifying journeys through sound, identity and freedom. |
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Browse books, write freely, and read beside the ocean at this free, one-of-a-kind, family-friendly literary gathering at Asbury Park's iconic Carousel House.
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Celebrate 20 years of Awake with intimate acoustic anthems and stunning string arrangements that bring every lyric to life.
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Fresh off a celebrated set at Sea.Hear.Now, Surfing For Daisy is ready to bring their fusion of indie, folk, country and rock sounds straight from their Asbury Park porch to the hallowed halls of The Stone Pony.
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Eddie 9V brings the soul, the swagger and the stories to create a live show that feels like it’s taking you on a Southern road trip you never want to end.
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Deftet, a collective of local jazz masters with decades of experience, brings an evening of classic, old-school American artistry to the Watermark stage for a free night of soulful improvisation and masterful rhythm.
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St. John’s Island comes alive with Sunday Funkday as two of Asbury Park's finest bands take over Sunset Lake Park for an afternoon filled with soul, funk, brass, and community. |
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Join us for a stunning night of drag, dancing and community pride as we celebrate Juneteenth at one of Asbury Park’s favorite place to party.
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Three decades of genre-defying hits meet fresh energy when Sublime brings their iconic ska-punk sound and high-octane live show energy to light up the ParkStage this June.
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Yellowcard, Plain White T's, and New Found Glory bring The Up Up Down Down Tour to the Stone Pony Summer Stage this June. Welcome to the pop punk show of summer.
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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.
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George LaMond brings freestyle's golden era to life with powerhouse vocals, timeless hits and the energy that defined a generation, plus the spinning prowess of DJ Marc V.
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Chris Pinnella and his 12-piece orchestra will leave you speechless with reimagined classics by The Beatles, Springsteen and Zeppelin in a stunning candlelit setting under the stars.
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The Weeklings & Friends bring the Beatles’ Revolver back to life — every track, every lyric, every moment — for one extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime celebration of music that defined a generation.
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At the Illuminated Hustle Dance Party 2026, dance, learn and move together in this celebration rooted in history, inclusivity and community, led by world-class artists and open to everyone regardless of skill level. |
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Come back to yourself and find community through breathwork, meditation, yoga and dancing in celebration of Juneteenth at this outdoor, family-friendly wellness-focused event at Springwood Park.
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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.
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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.
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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. 
As part of the Juneteenth celebration, wander the Corridor of Creativity and follow the path of Black history in Asbury Park and on iconic Springwood Avenue. Along the way, local performers will be sharing their creative talents and QR codes will be available to read about important local people, places and events in Black history.
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Don’t miss this joyful celebration of Juneteenth in this afternoon of live music, free food, local vendors, kids' activities and culture that runs deep — right in the heart of Asbury Park.
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Georgies Block Party & Vintage Market hits the streets of Asbury Park this June, chock full of live music, local vendors, cold drinks, dancing and plenty of love to go around.
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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.
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Take a journey through musical history with this celebration of community and proof that the spirit of the Dead lives on with the ultimate Grateful Dead tribute band, Dark Star Orchestra. 
Experience the heartbeat of Asbury Park at the Cultural Talent Expo, an evening of spoken word, live music and cultural artistry curated by Asbury’s Cazzeek Brothers and showcasing where raw talent meets the spotlight.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A night of Jazz and Latin sounds from the four-time World Series champion who discovered his love for music and baseball at the same time and spent his life mastering both.
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Explore Luminous Abstract’s Memory Palace, an immersive and interactive art installation that uses lighting design, projection mapping and reactive cameras to create a trippy and fun evening in the historic Carousel Building in Asbury Park.
$20.36
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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.
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Reggae, dancehall, soca and pure Caribbean energy take over Newark's most electric underground venue for one unforgettable night of music, dancing and celebration. |
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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.
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In this immersive, interactive event, "The Story of Stories" transforms Asbury Park's Carousel Building into a living, breathing ‘campfire’ where connections are forged through the power of sharing our stories and the ancient art of gathering.
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Celebrate dads and the art of drag with Harmonica Sunbeam at Georgies’ Father’s Day Drag Brunch. Come for mimosas and music, stay for the safe space for self-expression and inclusivity.
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Marc Maron's brutally honest standup mines personal chaos to uncover comedy treasure — see the WTF podcast legend live before tickets sell out.
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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.
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Indie icon Kurt Vile & The Violators meets the genre-bending mastery of The Sadies for an evening of sprawling guitars, soulful storytelling and pure magic at one of live music’s most legendary venues. |
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On Mondays in the summer, the Wonder Bar is the place to be for live music, with free shows featuring a lineup of the Asbury scene’s top local indie rock bands. |
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Get ready for thrilling performances and raw, honest songwriting from two of Jersey’s best and brightest singer/songwriters — eefah and Trust Fund Ozu — as they strut their stuff and own the stage at the LGBTQ+ Songwriter Showcase. |
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DJ Felix Hernandez kicks off the summer concert series with classic soul and R&B jams from James Brown, Aretha Franklin and more. 
Emmy winner David Cross delivers smart, sarcastic political comedy that blends absurdist performance with the sharpest social commentary.
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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.
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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.
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King Kyote & The Animeros take the stage for a night where whiskey-soaked rock howls meet a psychedelic borderlands dance party for an evening you’ll never forget.
Emmy winner David Cross delivers smart, sarcastic political comedy that blends absurdist performance with the sharpest social commentary. |
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Jersey’s own Streetlight Manifesto brings their high-energy, genre-blending ska-punk sound for an unforgettable night on June 26!
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Sing-alongs for days. Six-part harmonies under open sky. New music and classic hits. This June at ParkStage, don’t miss an evening of indie folk magic with The Head And the Heart.
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Join The Frierson Foundation for a night of gospel music, prizes and community while raising funds and awareness for arts education for Newark students.
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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.
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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.
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Join Harriet Tubman in this powerful one-woman production, a living-history interactive journey chronicling Tubman’s experiences guiding freedom seekers to safety.
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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.
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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.
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Asbury Underground’s art and music crawl is Asbury Park's very own free-roaming carnival of creativity, when the downtown district transforms into a kaleidoscope of the very best of Jersey’s creative community. 
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.
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Needle & Thread Fest returns June 27 at Mulberry Commons, bringing sustainable fashion designers, vinyl DJs and a local marketplace to Brick City
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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.
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A night of sing-along punk anthems from the New Jersey legends who have been keeping the spirit of skate parks, basement shows and lifelong friendships alive for over 30 years, The Bouncing Souls never disappoint.
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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.
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The Ocean Blue brings their lush, dreamy alt-rock/indie-pop sound to Asbury Park for an unforgettable night of the songs that defined a generation.
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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. |
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The living legend rocks the house with his guitar and phenomenal blues band, revving up the crowd with new music and fan favorites.
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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. |
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