Events in East Orange today

Play! Hoboken presents a summer day camp filled with variety. Campers dive into arcade fun, creative arts, hands-on STEM, music, and other lively adventures, alongside a full lineup of indoor and outdoor games, crafts, and interactive activities that keep them active and engaged. Two swim sessions are scheduled each week, with optional swim lessons available. Daily meals are included, featuring a hot breakfast, a hot lunch, and healthy snacks. Families can choose single-day or full-week enrollment, and early drop-off plus late pick-up options offer added flexibility.

Ease into the week with Beginner Yoga with Priti at Carlstadt Library. This welcoming 60 minute class is designed for newcomers, and participants should bring a yoga mat. Registration is required for each class. For more information, call 201-438-8866.

Help equip students in Clifton by contributing to a community school supply drive supporting children from low-income households. Donors are encouraged to provide a backpack and pencil case filled with essentials. Suggested items include glue sticks, a two hole pencil sharpener, a 24-count pack of crayons, pink erasers, safety scissors, markers, colored pencils, twelve #2 pencils, three pocket folders, a wide-ruled composition book, and a wide-ruled spiral notebook. An Amazon wish list is available for convenient purchasing. Donations can be drop shipped on weekdays to A1 Affordable Construction, attention Margi, to ensure delivery. Contributions are also accepted online through Venmo at @PowerofOne, with school supplies noted in the memo, and through PayPal. Checks made payable to Power of One are welcome, with School Supplies in the memo. Supplies may be delivered at partner locations across Clifton, including A1 Affordable Construction, J.K. Realty, Strobles Outreach, Lunar E-Clips Salon, George's Coffee Shop, Infatuation Hair Salon, Allwood Library, Clifton Main Library, Clifton Fire Houses 2, 4 and 5, Provident Bank, M&T Bank, Alma Bank, Valley Bank, Spencer Bank, and Columbia Bank.

This weekly general-trivia league at Cloverleaf Tavern features five quick, classroom-style rounds led by Trivia, AD, with questions spanning movies, music, sports, TV, history, pop culture, and more. Each night functions as a standalone game, and teams may also opt into league scoring that includes weekly prizes and a $250 Cloverleaf Tavern gift card for the top team at the conclusion of the league. Scores build from week to week, with each team’s two lowest results dropped to keep things competitive and flexible for anyone who misses a night. Standings are updated weekly, with prizes awarded throughout the summer. To reserve a table, a team captain purchases tickets for the entire team under a single team name. Play one week or play them all. Every week counts.

Pasta & Lasagna Flight Night at il Vecchio Cafe features a build-your-own tasting with any three pastas or lasagnas for $25, or a Gnocchi Flight offering four varieties for $30. Bottled Calandra Family wines are available at 50 percent off. Exclusions apply, and these specials cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (973) 226-8889, option 1.

Local bands bring live music to Eastman Plaza, with the Richard Baratta Trio featured for this edition. Sponsors include Garlic Rose Bistro, HomeGotOwned, Sheet Metal Workers Local 22, Martin Jewelers, NJPAC, and Neim Dani from State Farm. For updates related to inclement weather, check Downtown Cranford social media.

Karaoke takes over the bar at UNO in Clifton. Grab a drink for a little courage and belt out your favorite songs.

Foreigner appears in concert at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Fans can see the band perform live at this Nashville venue.

The farmers' market takes place on Wednesdays, with a Saturday session available as well. A complete schedule of vendors is available to help plan a visit.

Gain a clearer picture of your health with a noninvasive full body thermography scan that maps heat patterns to show where the body may be inflamed, under strain, or in balance. The imaging delivers clear visuals related to hormone activity, circulation, and the lymphatic system, helping you make confident, well informed decisions about your care. It is a supportive option for those navigating perimenopause, coping with stress, or pursuing overall wellness, with an emphasis on women’s health and holistic approaches.

Keep Mahjing On presents an evening of Mahjong at Mojo Coffee with two ways to participate. Beginners can choose Mahjong 101, a friendly introduction to American Mahjong that covers reading the NMJL card, identifying tiles, building hands, moving through the Charleston, and getting started with actual play, so no prior experience is needed. Players who already know the fundamentals can select Guided Open Play, where instructors are available throughout to answer questions, clarify rules, offer strategy tips, and support confident play. Registration includes a complete Mahjong setup with tiles, racks, mats, dice, and loaner NMJL cards. Depending on the option selected, attendees receive instruction or guided gameplay in a welcoming, social setting. Small bites are provided by Keep Mahjing On. All materials are supplied and memorization is not required.

Gather friends, grab a drink, and take on a laid-back trivia night with questions that span general knowledge and pop culture. There is no need to be a genius. Bring good vibes and a competitive spirit, and put your brain to the test.

Charlie's Corner in Secaucus, NJ hosts an open mic for stand up comics of any experience level, sponsored by owner Tara Krajewski. Signups take place on site before the show begins, then performers take the stage to test material while the host keeps the energy up. The bar has been in her family for generations, providing a neighborhood setting for live comedy.

Enjoy a farmers market inside the Newark Strong Lobby at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey.

An AWG retreat for women offers a voyage lasting five nights, centered on meaningful connections while sailing to Bermuda with clear blue waters, rosy-hued beaches, and an island chain. The setting is Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, NJ.

Members of the Dominican Republic community come together for a yearly ceremony to raise the flag.

My Chemical Romance teams up with Pierce The Veil for a live concert at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. Both bands appear on the same bill, giving fans a chance to see them share the stage in a stadium setting.

Enjoy performances by local bands at Eastman Plaza as part of a continuing music series. For this installment, MPack takes the stage. Support comes from Garlic Rose Bistro, HomeGotOwned, Sheet Metal Workers Local 22, Martin Jewelers, NJPAC, and Neim Dani from State Farm. For weather-related updates, check Downtown Cranford social media.

Each Thursday at UNO Clifton, a Family Feud style trivia night challenges players to match the most popular answers from surveys of real people. It offers lighthearted competition, plenty of laughs, food, and prizes.

Now in its fifth year, this community resource fair recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day brings people together at Lincoln Park in Jersey City for reflection, support, and practical tools. The gathering features a tribute to lives lost to overdose, personal stories and poems from people in recovery, and step-by-step instruction on how to administer Narcan. Community groups will be available to share services and information. Enjoy music and giveaways, pick up harm reduction supplies, and see Narcan demonstrations. Admission is free for all, and no registration is required.

NJ/NY Gotham FC welcomes the Kansas City Current to Sports Illustrated Stadium, formerly Red Bull Arena, in Harrison, New Jersey. This NWSL matchup brings together two standout sides with contrasting styles and plenty of elite talent. Expect a lively atmosphere and late-season stakes that can influence the standings, with every pass and tackle carrying extra significance from the opening whistle.

Emo Night Karaoke brings its live-band karaoke experience to White Eagle Hall with an extra long, no-opener headlining set. With a lineup of more than ten band members keeping the music going, it is billed as the longest ENK set yet for Jersey City. The ENK collective is made up of musicians who have performed at Warped Tour, When We Were Young, and on stages around the world, while attendees step into the spotlight as lead vocalists. Signups are available when doors open, and setlists can be explored on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple.

Rutherford Farmers' Market takes place at Lincoln Park on Saturdays. A complete list of vendors and their schedules is available online.

Start your fitness journey with a welcoming community workout at Colosseum Gym presented by House of Fitness. Coaches Rueben and Darlene lead a beginner-friendly session while DJ Mook keeps the energy high with music. All experience levels are welcome. Bring a pair of hand weights and arrive ready to move.

Explore practical ways to channel guidance from higher realms in a supportive class that combines teaching with hands-on practice. Learn to enter a gentle trance state, quiet the analytical mind, and allow guides and angels to convey messages that uplift and inspire. Through meditation and guided exercises, participants will both receive and share messages, with room to develop inspired writing as part of the process. This experience is open to newcomers and also benefits psychics, mediums, and healers who wish to expand techniques they can bring into readings or healing work. Please bring a notebook and pen. Tuition is $111. The class is led by Lee VanZyl.

Monster Jam brings colossal trucks, jaw‑dropping stunts, and nonstop competition to Prudential Center. Top drivers tear up a dirt course with freestyle runs and fierce head‑to‑head racing that showcase speed and skill. The lineup features fan favorites like Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Sparkle Smash, and more. With the action unfolding right in front of the seats, engines thunder and dirt flies for an adrenaline‑filled show from start to finish.

The Ugly George Show presents an unplugged set that spotlights rock from the 1990s along with additional favorites beyond that decade. Acoustic arrangements keep the focus on the songs.

Catch Ella Mai at The Pinnacle At Nashville Yards in Nashville, TN. The artist appears at this Nashville venue.

That's What She Sang Duo makes its debut at Ringside Pub, bringing a relaxed summer vibe. Expect an easygoing atmosphere, drinks, and a chance to unwind with friends while the duo performs for the first time at this venue.