newarkpulse summer guide 14

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Portuguese FestivalFRIDAY-SUNDAY, June 6-8 Around Peter Francisco Park (Ironbound)The annual celebration of Portuguese culture and traditions.

June 6, 6pm Festival Kicks Off with musical performances and folk dance groups

June 7, 3:30pm More musical performances and folk dance groups

June 8, 9am Portugal Day 5K Race & Kiddy Dash 2pm Portugal Day Parade 5pm Musical & Dance Performances

Walk to the Water & River DaySATURDAY, June 14 | 10am-4pmRiverfront Park (Ironbound)

10am Walk to the water meets at City Hall steps12:30pm Orange party at the Orange sticks3pm River performances at Orange sticks

Join people from across the city to walk from Newark City Hall to the Passaic River and enjoy an afternoon of Newark music, dance, spoken word, capoeira, double dutch, boating, face painting, environmental workshops, and more.

Goochs Garlic RunWEDNESDAY, June 18 | 7:30pmFerry Street (Ironbound)The Blue Knights of NJ (International Law Enforcement Motor Club) bring their annual ride to raise funds for children in need to Newark. All of Ferry Street comes alive with hundreds of motorcycles.

Weequahics 100th AnniversaryFRIDAY, July 4 | 1pmWeequahic Park & Golf CourseCelebration of the parks rich history with an event at the golf course. Plus Spark in the Park with boxing ring and several youth boxing exhibitions. More info to be announced. www.weequahicpark.com

Newark PrideFest 2014TUESDAY-SUNDAY, July 15-20 | www.newarkgaypride.com

July 15, 6pm Big Gay Gameshow II (Rutgers University)

July 16, 6pm Pride at the Mic (Aferro Gallery)

July 17, 8pm Pride in the Theater (Essex County College)

July 18, 5:30pm Newark Proud Awards Gala (Aljira) 10:30pm Pride Skate Party (Branch Brook Park Skate Rink)

July 19, 5pm Pride Fashion Show (24 Rector Street) 10pm The Big Gay Party (TBA)

July 20, 11am Community Church Service (Washington Park) 1pm Pride Parade & Festival (Washington Park) 8:30pm PrideFest After Party (58 Park Place)

8th Annual Arts & Music FairSATURDAY, AUGUST 9Elwood ParkCelebration of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture will feature a wide range of acts, from local performers including Herencia de Plena, Trio Tropical, Plena Dulce and talent from the entire tri-state area. The Fair will have local food vendors. The outdoor art exhibit grows every year with hands-on projects for the kids.

Food & Music FestivalSATURDAY, August 9 | 4-9pmIvy Hill ParkArt exhibits, demonstrations, music, food, and fun for all!

Ecuadorian FestivalSUNDAY, August 24 | 12-7pmBranch Brook ParkCelebrate Ecuadorian Independence Day, for the second time in three years. This festive program features over 15 bands; vendors offering all kinds of goods and gourmet delights; and much, much more. Entrance to festival is at Branch Brook Parks Heller Parkway entrance. For information, contact Alberto Carrera at (973) 847-3077 or Miriam Santiago at (973) 733-6454.

East Ferry End of Summer CelebrationSATURDAY, August 23 | 10am Corner of Ferry and St. Charles StreetKid activities, local vendors, music, and food. Hosted by the Ironbound Com-munity Corporation.

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Music/Concerts

Sounds of the CityTHURSDAYS (July 10-Aug 29) | 5-8:30pmNJPAC Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a lively evening of great musical performances and more. Sponsored by Horizon Foundation.

July 10 Rhythm Revue with Felix Hernandez

July 17 Third World

July 24 Red Baraat

July 31 Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra

Aug 7 Funky Meters

Aug 14 Black Violin & Brick City Jazz Orchestra

Aug 21 Living Colour

Aug 29 Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber

Essex County Parks Summer ConcertsPerformances begin at 7pm

June 24 Volora Howell Veterans Memorial Park

July 1 Junior Vegas Latin Explosion Independence Park

July 15 David Cedeno Orchestra Riverbank Park

July 16 Robeson: Opera Branch Brook Park

July 17 No Discipline West Side Park

July 23 Gordon James & Hot Jazz Vailsburg Park

Aug 5 Denise Hamilton Ivy Hill Park

Aug 6 Johnny Drama & His HipHop 4 Weequahic Park

Aug 12 Jose Chavarria Riverfront Park

House Music FestivalSUNDAY, June 22 (Rain date: June 29) | 12-8pmWeequahic ParkDance the day away to house music performers, DJs and more.

Symphony & FireworksFRIDAY, June 27 | 7:30pmBranch Brook ParkNew Jersey Symphony Orchestra and reworks.

Newark Riverfront House Dance PartiesFRIDAYS (June 20, July 25, Aug 22, Sept 26) | 7pmRiverfront Park (Orange Sticks)With DJ Omar Abdallah

Praise by the PassaicGospel FestivalSATURDAY, June 28 | 5-8pmRiverfront Park (Orange Sticks)Celebrate the conclusion of NJ Gospel Month with a festival of song and praise dance showcasing talent from across the state, hosted by Dr. Albert Lewis of Gospel Time television program.

Afterwork Live Music (Guard dAvant)WEDNESDAYS (July 2-30) | 5:30pmMilitary ParkProgressive Music Festival featuring eclectic DJs and performances.

Lincoln Park Music FestivalJuly 25-28Lincoln ParkAnother iconic summer event held in Lincoln Park, downtown. The Festival includes a wide range of musical forms including Jazz, Gospel, House and Hip Hop and sounds from the African Diaspora; Youth performance showcase, green vendors, arts and craft vendors; local restaurants, organic farmers mar-kets, and a health and wellness pavilion. FRIDAY: Gospel; SATURDAY: House; SUNDAY: Hip Hop

Riverfront Jazz ConcertsRiverfront Park | 7pmAug 12 Jose Chavarria

Sept 5 Frank and 3 To Clave (Latin Jazz)

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Music/Concerts

Lunchtime at Washington ParkWEDNESDAYS (June 25Sept 24) | 12pm2pmWashington ParkA variety of talented performers - many world-renowned as well as local talents. There are all-day activities including a Farmers Market with New Jerseys pro-duce and bakery items; a Chef Cooking series; food trucks featuring all kinds of gourmet delights which line Washington Street; tables, chairs and umbrellas for dining; tables highlighting services and programs citywide and more.

June 25 Hunter Hayes (Pop, R&B)

July 2 G-Connection (R&B Band)

July 9 Gordon James (Smooth Jazz)

July 16 M-Pack (Classic R&B)

July 23 Keith & Soul Groove Band

July 30 Mark & the Aliens (Afro Rock & Blues)

Aug 6 Gospel

Aug 13 Jamal Coltrane (Jazz Quintet Contemporary)

Aug 20 Madd Flow (Cool Jazz)

Aug 27 Jazz House Kids (Jazz)

Sept 3 College Day (DJ)

Sept 10 George Sykes

Sept 17 Geovanni Arencibia (Afro-Cuban)

Sept 24 Dedication to Stevie Wonder (Wonder Day)

Essex County College Music THURSDAYS (July 10-24) MLK Plaza @ Essex County College

July 10 11am-2pm Tropicante

July 17 12-2pm Keith Marks

July 24 12-2pm Guitarro 5000

WBGO Lunchtime Jazz FIRST WEDNESDAYS (Year-Round) | 12-1pm2 Gateway

June 4 Clifton Anderson Quartet

July 2 Claire Daly Quartet

Aug 6 Lakecia Benjamin

PSE&G Plaza Lunchtime Market THURSDAYS (June 5-Sept 18) | 11am-3pmPSE&G Plaza Hosted by the Newark Downtown District during their Farmers Markets.

June 5 Mean Gene & Love Machine

June 12 Michael Clayton Moore

June 19 Rhonda Denet

June 26 DJ

July 3 Lonnie Youngblood

July 10 Christopher Dean Band

July 17 Rockin Soul Band

July 24 Michael Clayton Moore

July 31 DJ

Aug 7 Mean Gene & Love Machine

Aug 14 Michael Clayton Moore

Aug 21 Lonnie Youngblood

Aug 28 DJ

Sept 4 Rockin Soul Band

Sept 11 Rhonda Denet

Sept 18 Christopher Dean

Jazz in the GardenTHURSDAYS (July 10-Aug 7) | 12:15-1:45pmNewark MuseumIn its 49th year, Jazz in the Garden concerts are ve Thursday afternoons, rain or shine. Admission is $3, Children and Museum members is $1. Lunch is available for purchase, brown-baggers are welcome.

July 10 Shirazette and the Experiment Jazztet

July 17 Dave Stryker Quartet

July 24 Claudio Roditi Brazilian Jazz Quartet

July 31 Tessa Souter

Aug 7 Buster Williams Quartet Something More

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Lunchtime Entertainment


Kids/Family

Newark Black Film Festival: Youth FilmsMONDAYS (July 7-Aug 13) | 10:30am | Newark Public LibraryWEDNESDAYS (July 9-July 30) | 1pm | Newark MuseumYouth Cinema will be held at the above times and locations unless otherwise noted. This is a part of the Newark Black Film Festival. FREE.

July 7 Newark Library Mrs. Katz And TushJuly 9 Newark Museum Chicken Sunday Flossie & The Fox Sule And The Case Of The Tiny Sparks

July 14 Newark Library Ruby BridgesJuly 16 Newark Museum

July 21 Newark Library The Journey Of Henry Box BrownJuly 23 Newark Museum Roberto: The Insect Architect Honey...Honey...Lion! Yo! Yes?

July 28 Newark Library LabouJuly 30 Newark Museum

Aug 6 Newark Library The Pied Piper Newark Museum Wormhead Lincoln And Douglass

Aug 13 Newark Library Pocahontas

Family FairSATURDAY, July 26 | 12:30- 4:00pm NJPACs Outdoor Theater SquareEnjoy a summer day lled with performances and activities for the entire fam-ily. Admission is free! NJPACs outdoor Theater Square is the site of this second annual celebration, which features arts and crafts, yummy refreshments, tours, contests and demonstrations. Onstage entertainment, beginning at 1pm, includes dance, music, drumming, zumba and much more. You and yours will always remember the fun you shared at this imaginative festival. FREE.

Free Kids Summer Film SeriesTUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS (July 1-Aug 7) | Doors Open 9am, Movie starts at 10amCityPlex 12: 360 Spring eld AvenueAdmission is free for all guests. Seating is limited and available on a rst come, rst served basis. FREE.

July 1 & 2 Smurfs 2

July 8 & 9 Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs 2

July 15 & 16 Despicable Me 2

July 22 & 23 The Lego Movie

July 29 & 30 Rise of the Guardians

August 5 & 6 The Croods

August 12 & 13 Epic

August 19 & 20 Mr. Peabody & Sherman

August 26 & 27 Rio 2

Military Park Kids/Family EventsMilitary ParkThe new and improved Military Park downtown offers great opportunities for children of all ages. FREE.

Imagination Station Mon-Sat; 10:30-6:30 Through Aug 30

Arts & Crafts Tuesdays, 10:30am Through Aug 30

Family Yoga Saturdays 2pm June 7-Aug 30

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Newark Boat Toursdeparts from Riverfront ParkCheck out a fun and affordable boat tour along 7 miles of Newarks river-front or of Port Newark, the busiest docks on the east coast. Tickets must be purchased in advance ($15 general, $5 Newark residents). Call 973-7335868 or email [email protected] to purchase.

Saturday, June 22 12pm & 2pm

Saturday, July 5 10am & 12pm (Port Tour)

Sunday, July 6 2pm & 4pm

Saturday, August 23 10am & 12pm (Port Tour)

Saturday, August 30 10am & 12pm

Sunday, August 31 2pm & 4pm

Sunday, September 7 1pm & 3pm (Port Tour)

Sunday, September 14 11am & 1pm

Saturday, September 27 10am & 12pm

Paddle on the PassaicRiverfront ParkPublic paddle day will offer a unique opportunity to experience the city from the river. The program is open to all. Trained kayakers will be on-hand to provide tips for new paddlers.

Must be able to paddle and sit on kayak for 1 hour (in good cardiovascular shape). Minimum age is 12 years old. There will be a short little paddle test before we leave just to make sure folks will be able to handle a river trip!

Fee is $5 for Newark residents and $15 for general admission. Advance ticket purchase required. 973-733-5968

Sunday, July 20 10am-1pm

Saturday, August 16 10am-2pm

Free Fitness ClassesMilitary Park

Tai Chi Kung Tuesdays 12-1pm June 3-Aug 26

Yoga Tuesdays 6pm June 3-Aug 26

Beginner Meditation Wednesdays 6:15pm June 4-25

Meditation Wednesdays, 7-8pm June 4-25

Zumba Thursdays, 12-1pm June 5-Aug 28

Mad Cool Fitness Thursdays, 5:30pm June 5-Aug 28

Capoeira Saturdays, 11am June 7-Aug 30

Riverfront Park (Riverfront Meadow)

Yoga Mondays, 6-7pm June 2-Sept 22

Zumba Tuesdays, 6-7pm June 3-Sept 23

Washington Park (1 Washington Park if inclement weather)

Yoga Wednesdays, 5:45pm Year-round

All-Stars Project (33 Washington Street)

Yoga Fridays, 12-1pm Year-round

Newark Downtown (NDD) Walking ClubMONDAY-FRIDAYThe walks per day: 11:30am-12:00pm; 12:15pm-1:00pm; 1:00pm-2:00pmThe starting points: Washington Park, Beaver Street, Military Park & City Hallwww.downtownnewark.com

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Film, Theater & More

Newark Black Film FestivalWEDNESDAYS | 7pmNewark MuseumThe Newark Museum kicks off the 40th season. All screenings begin at 7pm at the museum unless otherwise noted.

June 25 Freedom Riders

July 2 20 Feet from Stardom

July 9 12 Years a Slave @ CityPlex 12

July 16 Big Words

July 23 Moms Mabley: I Got Somethin to Tell You

July 30 Paul Robeson Awards @ CityPlex 12

Riverfront Movie NightsStarting at 7pmRiverfront Meadow

July 11 Finding Nemo

Sept 12 Newark International Film Nite

Military Park Summer Film SeriesTUESDAYS (July 8-August 26) | begins at Sunset Military ParkSchedule of movies to be released soon.

Theatrical & Dance PerformancesJune 21 | 7pm A MidSummer Nights Dream Military Park

July 12 | 7pm Newark City Ballet Science Theater

July 16 | 7pm Robeson: The Opera Branch Brook Park

July 26 | 7pm Ode to Trayvon Science Theater

Aug 2 | 7pm Mask in the Mirror: Opera Science Theater

Dodge Poetry Festival Poetry ReadingsTHURSDAYS (July 10-Aug 28) | 12pmMilitary ParkEvery Thursday four to six dynamic poets will share their work. Hear some local and national poets to get a taste of how exciting and engaging live poetry can be, and get a preview of the 2014 Dodge Poetry Festival coming October 23-26, 2014. www.DodgePoetry.org

Watercolor Sketch ClubWEDNESDAYS (June 4-18) | 6pmRiverfront ParkBeginning and skilled painters will gather with artist Jae Shin to practice sketching from observing Newark and its riverfront. Learn basic watercolor painting techniques. FREE.

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Green Living

Farmers Markets2014 SEASON COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET DATES **SNAP,WIC, and Senior Farmers Market checks accepted

. University Hospital Auxiliary**; University Hospital TUESDAYS (June 3-Oct 28), 10am-3pm

. Military Park French Market; Military Park TUESDAYS (July 1-Aug 26), 10am-4pm

. Commons Farmers Market**; Washington Park WEDNESDAYS (June 25-Oct 29), 11am-6pm

. Newark Downtown District**; PSE&G Plaza THURSDAYS (June 5-Nov 20), 11am-3pm

FARM STANDS & SINGLE FARMER MARKET. Garden State Urban Farms: at Beth Israel on Thursdays. SWAG Project: Fridays 12-5pm at 343 Meeker. Greater Newark Conservancy 2014 Spring Farm Stand Schedule:

Hawthorne Hawks Healthy Harvest Farm, 446 Hawthorne Ave:May 17, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 20, 10am-2pm

Greater Newark Conservancy, 32 Prince St., Broome St. side:Tuesdays-Thursdays, 4-6:30pm

Court Street Farm, 138 Court St:Tuesdays, 11am-3pm

Newark Clinton Hill Apartments, 634 Clinton Ave:Wednesdays (starting June 12th), 11am-3pm

Forest Hill Garden TourSUNDAY, June 8 | 11am-3pm (Rain or Shine)Ballantine Gates - Intersection of Lake Street & Ballantine ParkwayA self-guided tour garden tour of the Forest Hill Historic District, attendees will be given a map of the participating homes when they purchase their tickets on the day of the event. Tickets ($20 each) may be purchased at the Ballantine Gates from 10am-12pm. All of the gardens will be made available for viewing at 11am. Fresh produce provided by the Greater Newark Conservancy/Newark Youth Leadership Project will be available at the Youth Farm Stand during the tour.

TreeKeepers WorkshopsTHURSDAYS (June 5-26) | 6:30-8pmNewark City Hall, Room B-29 (Basement) - 920 Broad StreetThe New Jersey Tree Foundations in conjunction with the Newark Of ce of Sustainability, will be conducting a series of 4 sessions, these classroom and hands-on trainings (FREE to Newark Residents) will teach you how to maintain and enhance the health of your communitys trees.

SPACE IS LIMITED, so register today, please contact Elena Lpez at [email protected] or 609.439.1755. Non-Newark residents can attend by paying $20/session. Attendees receive free tools, educational materials, and dinner at each workshop.

June 5 Basic Tree Biology and Tree Identi cation

June 12 Tree Planting, Pruning, and Maintenance Techniques

June 19 Recognizing Tree Hazards and Tree Disease

June 26 Trees and Environmental Impacts

Conservancy Free WorkshopsOutdoor Learning Center 32 Prince Street Pre-register by calling 973-642-4646

June 19 Growing Up, Techniques to Grow Vertically & Save Space

July 17 Planning for a Fall Garden

Aug 21 Intensive Gardenings

Sept 18 Open Discussion Q&A

2nd Annual Sustainable Living Empowerment ConferenceSATURDAY, June 7 | 10am-5pmLiving Green: Planting Seeds for Our Future The event is free and open to the public, and lasts from 10am-1:30pm at Rutgers Newark and 2-5pm at Essex County College. Registration is required. Volunteers and food donations are welcomed. FREE. www.sasglocal.com

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Outdoor DiningSidewalk Cafes. Better Bites. Hells Kitchen. Manus Sushi Lounge. Sagres

Patio Seating. Campino. Cafe Opcao. Catas. Dinosaur BBQ. Iberia

Newark Small Business WeekJune 20-27, 2014

Second annual Small Business Week returns with a variety of FREE workshops and events for the seasoned business owner and the new entrepreneur just starting out. Its a great opportunity to learn, share and network with others.

The event is brought to you by NewarkPulse.com and sponsored byBrick City Development Corporation and New Jersey EDA.

Workshop Topics include accounting, marketing, small business nances, get-ting out of stuck, networking night out and more.

For a complete schedule and to sign-up for workshops, please visit:www.newarksmallbizweek.com

Peoples Choice: Best of 2014Vote for your favorite Small Businesses

Now is the time to vote for your favorite businesses in Newark. Voting begins soon. Details on NewarkPulse.com

Local Business

Backyard Courtyards. 27Mix. Allegro Seafood Grill. Burger Bound. Burger Walla (coming soon). Intrinsic Cafe. La Cocina. Mompou Tapas. Nizi Sushi

Limited Seating. Adega. Mi Gente

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