Events in Newark today

Summer comes alive at Play! Hoboken with a day camp packed with variety. Kids explore arcade challenges, creative art projects, hands-on STEM activities, music, and plenty of adventures. The schedule is filled with indoor and outdoor games, crafts, and interactive experiences that keep campers active and engaged. Campers cool off with two swim sessions each week, with optional swim lessons available. All meals are included, featuring a hot breakfast, a hot lunch, and healthy snacks each day. Flexible enrollment allows single-day or full-week participation, and early drop-off and late pick-up are available to fit busy schedules.

Ease into the week with a beginner yoga session with Priti at Carlstadt Library. The class runs for 60 minutes, and participants are asked to bring a yoga mat. Registration is required for each class. For questions, call 201-438-8866.

Help provide school supplies for low-income children in Clifton through a community drive focused on filled backpacks and pencil cases. Donors are encouraged to include glue sticks, a 2-hole pencil sharpener, a 24-count box of crayons, pink erasers, safety scissors, markers, colored pencils, a 12-count pack of #2 pencils, three pocket folders, a wide-ruled composition book, and a wide-ruled spiral notebook. Contributions can be made by shipping supplies, donating online via Venmo at @PowerofOne with school supplies in the memo, using online giving through PayPal, or mailing checks payable to Power of One with school supplies noted in the memo. Drop-off locations are available throughout Clifton. Community supporters include 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 questions, contact Kim Castellano at 862-239-5905 or info@powerofoneccom.org.

A summer trivia league at Cloverleaf Tavern features general-knowledge questions spanning movies, music, sports, TV, history, pop culture, and more. Each session functions as a complete game, and teams can also participate in an optional league format with cumulative scoring. To keep things flexible, each team’s two lowest weekly scores are dropped from the total. Standings update weekly, prizes are awarded along the way, and the top team at the end of the league earns a $250 Cloverleaf Tavern gift card. Expect five fast-paced, classroom-style rounds hosted by Trivia, AD. To reserve a table, one team captain purchases tickets for the entire team under a single team name. Participants can drop in for a single night or take part all season, since each game contributes to the league.

Flight night at il Vecchio Cafe offers a tasty way to explore the menu. Choose any three pasta or lasagna selections for $25, or pick the gnocchi flight with four distinct flavors for $30. Bottled Calandra Family wines are half off, with some exclusions, and this offer cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Reservations are recommended by calling il Vecchio Cafe at (973) 226-8889, option 1.

Summer Sounds brings live performances by local bands to Eastman Plaza in Downtown Cranford, with this edition featuring the Richard Baratta Trio. The series is supported 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’s social media.

Every Tuesday night, the bar at UNO in Clifton turns into a karaoke stage. Enjoy a drink, build a little courage, and step up to sing the songs you love.

Foreigner brings a live performance to Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN.

Rutherford Farmers' Market takes place at Lincoln Park on Wednesdays. The market also runs on Saturdays. A full vendor schedule is available on the borough website.

Learn what your body is communicating through thermal imaging. Full-body thermography offers a gentle, noninvasive way to visualize hormone health, circulation, and the lymphatic system, helping identify areas of inflammation as well as balance. It can support those navigating perimenopause, under stress, or pursuing wellness goals by providing clear insights that inform next steps. Booking for scans is available so you can approach your health with intention.

Keep Mahjing On offers an evening of American Mahjong at Mojo Coffee, focused on learning, play, and community. Attendees can choose the option that fits their level, either a beginner lesson that covers the essentials of American Mahjong, including how to read the NMJL card, identify tiles, build hands, work through the Charleston, and begin gameplay, or a facilitated open play session for those who already know the fundamentals. During open play, instructors are available to answer questions, clarify rules, share strategy ideas, and support player confidence at the table. Registration includes all equipment, with tiles, racks, mats, dice, and loaner NMJL cards, plus instruction or guided play based on the selection, a welcoming social atmosphere, and light snacks provided by Keep Mahjing On. Memorization is not required.

At Grand Saloon, gather friends for a trivia night featuring questions that span quirky facts and pop culture. No specialized knowledge is needed, just a positive attitude, a touch of competitive spirit, and something to sip while you play.

An open stand-up mic at Charlie's Corner in Secaucus, New Jersey welcomes comedians of all experience levels. Sign-ups come first, then the mic gets underway. The host keeps the energy high as performers aim to kill the mic. Sponsored by Tara Krajewski, owner of Charlie's Corner, a neighborhood bar that has been in her family for generations. Guests can enjoy a beer while watching the sets.

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

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

Members of the Dominican Republic community come together for an annual flag raising ceremony.

My Chemical Romance and Pierce The Veil perform live at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. The event brings both bands together for a rock concert in a stadium setting.

MPack brings live music to Eastman Plaza in Downtown Cranford as part of the Summer Sounds series that highlights local bands. Weather-related updates will be shared on Downtown Cranford social media. This event is supported by Garlic Rose Bistro, HomeGotOwned, Sheet Metal Workers Local 22, Martin Jewelers, NJPAC, and Neim Dani from State Farm.

A popular Family Feud style trivia night challenges players to rack up points by guessing the top answers given in surveys of real people. Held every Thursday, it blends laughs, friendly competition, food, and prizes for groups of friends who want to play together.

Now in its fifth year, this International Overdose Awareness Day community resource fair offers a welcoming space for reflection, healing, and hope at Lincoln Park by the fountain. Guests can pay tribute to lives lost to overdose, listen to personal stories and poetry from people in recovery, learn how to administer Narcan, and connect with local support resources. The gathering also features music, giveaways, harm reduction kits, and live Narcan demonstrations. It is free and open to everyone, with no registration required, and focuses on raising awareness, reducing stigma, and strengthening community support.

NJ/NY Gotham FC faces the Kansas City Current at Sports Illustrated Stadium, formerly Red Bull Arena. Two standout NWSL sides bring contrasting styles and top-tier talent, creating a matchup with late-season intensity that can influence the standings. Expect high-quality women’s soccer in a lively stadium atmosphere.

Emo Night Karaoke headlines White Eagle Hall with a no-opener, extra long set that puts audience members on lead vocals. A lineup of more than ten musicians keeps the energy high throughout, and the group plans its longest Jersey City performance yet. Formed by a collective of players who have toured the world, including appearances at Warped Tour and When We Were Young, this live band backs every song while guests take center stage. Doors will open with signups available.

This farmers' market takes place on Wednesdays and Saturdays. A complete vendor schedule is available to help plan a visit.

Kickstart a fitness routine with a beginner-friendly class from House of Fitness at Colosseum Gym. Coaches Rueben and Darlene lead the session with support from DJ Mook. Bring hand weights and plenty of energy. All experience levels are welcome.

Explore channeling in a supportive class that invites you to open to guidance and inspiration from the higher realms. You will work on deepening your soul connection and learning to serve as a conduit for messages from guides and angels. No prior experience is required, and the material also benefits practicing psychics, mediums, and healers who want to enhance their readings and healing sessions. The session includes guided techniques for entering a light trance, practical strategies to quiet the analytical mind, and meditation practices that help participants both deliver and receive messages of healing and inspiration. There is also an opportunity to develop inspired writing as part of the practice. The atmosphere emphasizes an uplifting, high-energy focus. The cost is $111. Please bring a notebook and pen. Instruction is provided by Lee VanZyl.

Monster Jam brings colossal trucks, daring stunts, and high-energy action to Prudential Center on a dirt-filled track. Top drivers face off in side-by-side racing and skill competitions with the crowd close to the excitement. Fan-favorite trucks such as Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, and Sparkle Smash are slated to appear, along with more from the lineup. Ticket access includes a public on sale as well as presales through Feld Preferred and Ticketmaster.

This event features Ella Mai in concert at The Pinnacle At Nashville Yards in Nashville, TN.

The Ugly George Show offers an unplugged performance spotlighting 90s rock, plus additional songs beyond the decade.

That’s What She Sang makes a first appearance at Ringside Pub with a laid-back, summery vibe. Attendees can enjoy drinks with friends and unwind while the music sets a relaxed tone for a carefree outing.