Events in Irvington today

Part of the UCPAC Summer Arts Camp Series, this weeklong in-person program welcomes kids ages 7 to 12 for a creative dive into visual art. Young artists experiment with painting, drawing, and printmaking while taking inspiration from masters like Vincent van Gogh, Keith Haring, Frida Kahlo, and Andy Warhol. Each day spotlights a different artist, encouraging students to try new techniques and develop their own style with plenty of hands-on guidance. The experience wraps up with a student art show and a pizza celebration where families and friends can view the work and celebrate what participants learned. Tuition is $135 per child for the week, and discounts are available for multiple weeks.

Support students in Clifton by donating school supplies for children from low-income households. Donors are encouraged to provide a backpack and pencil case stocked with essentials such as a pack of glue sticks, a two-hole pencil sharpener, 24-count crayons, pink erasers, safety scissors, markers, colored pencils, a dozen #2 pencils, three pocket folders, a wide-ruled composition book, and a wide-ruled spiral notebook. An Amazon wish list is available for guidance, and contributions can also be made online through Venmo at @PowerofOne with school supplies noted in the memo or through online giving via PayPal. Checks made payable to Power of One are welcome with school supplies indicated in the memo line. Donations may be dropped off at participating Clifton locations 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. For details or questions, contact Kim Castellano at 862-239-5905 or info@powerofoneccom.org.

Test your knowledge across movies, music, sports, TV, history, pop culture, and more at a fast-paced, classroom-style trivia night hosted by Trivia, AD at Cloverleaf Tavern. Each night stands alone with five rounds, and teams can also opt into a league format that tracks cumulative scores, offers weekly prizes, and awards a $250 Cloverleaf Tavern gift card to the top team at the end. The league drops each team’s two lowest weeks to keep the competition fair and flexible, so missing a week or having an off night will not knock you out. Standings are updated weekly. To reserve a table, one team captain should purchase 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 tasting of three pastas or lasagnas for $25, or a gnocchi flight with four flavors for $30. Bottled Calandra Family wines are available at 50 percent off. Exclusions apply, and this cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Reservations are recommended by calling 973-226-8889 and selecting option 1.

Summer Sounds brings live performances by local bands to Eastman Plaza in Downtown Cranford. This installment features the Richard Baratta Trio. Support for the event is provided by Garlic Rose Bistro, HomeGotOwned, Sheet Metal Workers Local 22, Martin Jewelers, NJPAC, and Neim Dani from State Farm. For weather-related updates, please check Downtown Cranford social media.

The bar at UNO Clifton hosts karaoke, where attendees can order a drink for a bit of courage and take the mic to perform favorite songs.

Rutherford Farmers' Market takes place at Lincoln Park on Wednesdays. A Saturday market is also offered. For details on which vendors will be present, visit the borough’s website for the full schedule.

Thermography offers a gentle, noninvasive full body scan that turns heat patterns into clear visuals. It can highlight areas of inflammation, strain, or balance and provide insight into hormone health, circulation, and the lymphatic system. This clinic is helpful for anyone navigating perimenopause, managing stress, or pursuing personal wellness goals. Set an intention for well-being with information you can act on.

A functional medicine roundtable Q&A at Westfield Memorial Library features a short presentation followed by open conversation in the second floor local history room, led by Cheryl Schmid. Discussions focus on gut health and also delve into the gut brain connection, food sensitivities, autoimmune conditions, osteoporosis, vitamins, interpreting lab work, IBS, and other related concerns. Schmid, founder of The Well Chat, is an AFMC Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and licensed Speech Language Pathologist, and she emphasizes a whole-body approach through the functional medicine lens to support meaningful progress.

Bring friends to Grand Saloon for a friendly trivia night with questions spanning offbeat facts through pop culture. Enjoy a drink while you team up and test your knowledge. No encyclopedic memory required, just a positive attitude and a playful competitive streak.

Charlie's Corner hosts an open mic for stand up comedy that welcomes performers at any stage, from first timers to seasoned comics. Sign ups take place before the show, followed by short sets where comedians test material and aim for big laughs. The host keeps the momentum going throughout the night. This event is sponsored by Tara Krajewski, owner of Charlie's Corner, a bar that has been in her family for generations. It offers a classic neighborhood bar setting and a chance to watch a variety of comics take the microphone.

This Farmers Market takes place at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey and is held indoors in the Newark Strong Lobby. For more information, call 973-926-7371.

A five-night AWG cruise focuses on building connections while sailing to Bermuda’s islands, with turquoise waters and pink-sand beaches.

The Dominican Republic community comes together for the annual flag raising.

Sweet Sounds Downtown fills the heart of the city with live music, dancing, and a lively atmosphere throughout the season. Enjoy performances while dining outdoors, browsing shops, or taking a leisurely stroll, with tunes popping up across the district. Quimby Street serves as a lively hub for dancing and community fun, and Foundation Park also hosts concerts on select evenings. Performances take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If rain affects a Tuesday, it moves to Wednesday, while Thursday shows are canceled if it rains.

Summer Sounds showcases live performances by local bands at Eastman Plaza. This edition features MPack. The series is supported by Garlic Rose Bistro, HomeGotOwned, Sheet Metal Workers Local 22, Martin Jewelers, NJPAC, and Neim Dani from State Farm. Weather-related updates are shared on Downtown Cranford social media.

Energetic country artist Niko Moon takes the stage outdoors as part of the Mayor’s Summer Concert Series, presented by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council. This free concert unfolds outside the UCPAC Main Stage. Known for mixing Nashville country with Atlanta hip hop, Moon is a former member of Sir Rosevelt who has co-written hits for Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, and Dierks Bentley. His debut solo single, Good Time, reached the top of the country charts and earned triple Platinum certification. Attendees can bring a chair and arrive early for a great view. A beer garden will be open in Rahway Arts Park, and the Café will offer water, soda, cocktails, and snacks for purchase. The UCPAC box office provides 20% off upcoming UCPAC shows during any Mayor’s Summer Concert Series event, available in person only. If weather becomes an issue, the performance will move inside the UCPAC Main Stage.

At UNO Clifton, a survey-style trivia night challenges players to guess the most popular responses from real people. The atmosphere is lighthearted, with laughs, food, and prizes up for grabs. It is well suited for friends who enjoy playful, game-show inspired competition.

At Lincoln Park, the 5th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day Community Resource Fair brings the community together for remembrance, healing, and hope. The fair creates space to remember those lost to overdose, features personal stories and poetry from people in recovery, and provides hands-on guidance on administering Narcan. Visitors can connect with local support organizations and explore available services. The experience also includes music, giveaways, harm reduction supplies, and live Narcan demonstrations. No registration is required. Admission is free and everyone is welcome, with a shared goal of building awareness, reducing stigma, and supporting the community.

NJ/NY Gotham FC hosts the Kansas City Current at Sports Illustrated Stadium, formerly Red Bull Arena, in Harrison, New Jersey. The matchup brings together two NWSL sides with distinct styles and top-tier talent, creating late-season intensity that could influence the standings. Expect an energetic atmosphere and high-quality women’s soccer from kickoff to the final whistle.

Emo Night Karaoke headlines White Eagle Hall with a live band format that puts attendees on lead vocals. The ENK collective includes musicians who have performed on Warped Tour and When We Were Young and toured internationally. For this show they are bringing more than ten band members for an extended set with no opening acts, promoted as their longest Jersey City performance yet. Doors open with signups available, and the setlist can be previewed on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple.

The Westfield stop of YESTERcades Anime Nights returns in collaboration with Anime NYC, turning the arcade into a cosplay-friendly celebration of anime and gaming. Guests can step into the cosplay contest, play alongside friends, and compete for prizes, including opportunities to win pairs of Four-Day Anime NYC passes. This series unfolds across four locations, and attending more than one night increases the chances to win, all in an atmosphere that is bigger than a simple theme night.

The Saturday installment of the Rutherford Farmers' Market brings a community marketplace to Lincoln Park. The series also runs on Wednesdays, with vendors scheduled by day and a dedicated Saturday lineup.

Kick off your fitness journey with a supportive, beginner-friendly workout at Colosseum Gym. House of Fitness leads the class with guidance from Coach Rueben and Coach Darlene, while DJ Mook keeps the energy high with music. All are welcome, and participants are encouraged to bring hand weights.

Discover channeling as a way to let guidance from other realms speak through you for personal and collective benefit. This class focuses on deepening your soul connection and opening to insight from the higher realms. It welcomes complete beginners and also supports psychics, mediums, and healers who want to bring these methods into readings and healing work. Instruction covers gentle altered-state techniques, a light trance, to allow Guides and Angels to communicate, along with meditation practice. Everyone will have the chance to both give and receive messages of healing and inspiration, and there will be opportunities to extend the work into inspired writing. Attention is given to quieting the analytical mind so the flow of communication can come through more clearly. Plan to bring a notebook and pen. The cost is $111. The tutor is Lee VanZyl. Expect an uplifting, high-vibe experience.

Celebrate Julia Child’s birthday with a cooking class for adults and couples led by Chef Daniel Rosati. Explore a French-inspired menu that may be revised, featuring a creamy white bean spread in Julia’s style, chicken thighs coated with Dijon and herbs, a French lentil salad, crispy potatoes prepared persillade style, and chocolate mousse finished with raspberries. The cost is $135 per person, each ticket admits one adult, and refunds are not available.

This event brings a mix of blues, funk, and country-flavored boogie to Rahway Arts Park.

Monster Jam brings heart-pounding arena action to Prudential Center, featuring towering trucks, gravity-defying stunts, and dirt-flying battles from start to finish. Watch the world’s top drivers unleash big air, precision skills, and head-to-head racing that pushes speed and control to the limit, with a vantage point that keeps you close to the thrills. Iconic trucks like Grave digger, El Toro Loco, and Sparkle Smash take center stage, with more favorites in the mix.

Enjoy a free, pet-friendly movie night at the Hamilton Street Parking Lot with pet-focused vendors and food trucks. As evening settles in, an outdoor digital screening of The Secret Life of Pets will light up the screen. Bring a chair and your pet, browse the vendor booths, and relax under the open sky. Brought to the community by UCPAC in partnership with Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe, the City of Rahway, and the Rahway Special Improvement District. Open to all.

Enjoy an unplugged performance featuring nineties rock along with other selections. Acoustic arrangements keep the songs front and center.

That's What She Sang takes the stage at Ringside Pub for the first time, offering a relaxed, summertime vibe. It is a casual night to kick back, enjoy a drink with friends, and take in the music.