Events in Wayne today

Now in its 54th year, Summer Choir School welcomes students in grades 2 through 9 for a meaningful summer program that blends uplifting music with opportunities for faith formation and community building. Alongside choir instruction, participants can choose activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and handbells. For younger children in pre-K through first grade, the Little Learners Music Camp runs alongside to offer an age-appropriate introduction to music and creative fun.

RISE, the Reflections InterACTive Summer Experience and a volunteer program of the Bergen County Division of Family Guidance, leads an interactive improv workshop where participants explore improv games and theater techniques to address issues relevant to teens. The session also shares information about a theater related volunteer opportunity in the fall. Open to students entering grades 6 to 12.

Highlander Games hosts a weekly Riftbound TCG Nexus Night focused on competitive one-on-one play. The event runs across three Swiss rounds. Prizing awards one pack for each win, and Nexus promo packs are subject to availability. The entry fee is $10.

Highlander Games hosts a weekly Flesh and Blood Armory event featuring Classic Constructed or Booster Draft. The format rotates, and new sets are often drafted for a stretch before shifting back to Classic Constructed, so confirm the plan through GEM or by contacting the store. Prize support includes a pack for each win along with Armory promos from GEM. Entry is $10.

Weekly general-trivia at Cloverleaf Tavern spans movies, music, sports, TV, history, pop culture, and more. Each event is self-contained, and teams may also opt into a league leaderboard with cumulative scoring, weekly prizes, and a $250 Cloverleaf Tavern gift card for the overall champions. Scores add up across the league, with each team’s two lowest weeks dropped, so an absence or off night will not knock a team out of contention. Expect five brisk rounds in a classroom-style format hosted by Trivia, AD. League standings are updated weekly, and prizes are awarded throughout. Table reservations are handled by having one team captain purchase tickets for the entire team under a single team name. Teams can participate for a single week or commit to the full run, and every week contributes to the results.

Artists from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are invited to submit work for Moonlit Memories: Night Visions of America at 250, a themed exhibition exploring light, shadow, and the nuances of night within America’s evolving visual story during a historic milestone. Only two-dimensional pieces are eligible, and each artist may enter up to two works for consideration. The exhibition will be presented at the Clifton Arts Center and Sculpture Park. All artwork must be delivered in person, since mailed submissions are not accepted. The curatorial team includes Clifton Arts Center Director Roxanne Cammilleri and Rockefeller Gallery Curator Lisa D’Amico, PhD.

Build your own tasting flight with a trio of pastas or lasagnas for $25, or choose a gnocchi sampler featuring four varieties for $30. Bottled Calandra Family wines are available at 50% off. Exclusions apply, and these specials cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Reservations are recommended at il Vecchio Cafe by calling (973) 226-8889, Opt. 1.

A pair of high school educators perform acoustic renditions of songs spanning the 1960s through the 1990s.

Each Tuesday night, the bar at UNO in Clifton hosts karaoke. Guests can grab a drink, find a little liquid courage, and belt out tunes.

BattleTech miniatures players meet at Highlander Games for a weekly gathering with a rotating format. Sessions feature a blend of mission-based scenarios and casual play. Weekly specifics are available from the store and on its Discord channel. New players are welcome.

Highlander Games hosts a Commander meet-up with a $10 entry fee and seating arranged by bracket so every deck can land at an appropriate table. All brackets are available, from Bracket 2 for low power lists that are lightly upgraded or casual, to Bracket 3 for mid power builds with focused plans and some interaction, to Bracket 4 for high power, optimized strategies that use efficient tutors, fast mana, and reliable finishers, and Bracket 5 for cEDH with maximum efficiency, heavy interaction, and fast competitive wins. Every participant receives a pack, and the winner of each pod takes two additional packs.

Explore a noninvasive way to understand your body with a full-body thermography scan at this clinic. The process offers visual insight into hormone health, circulation, the lymphatic system, and more, revealing where you may be inflamed, overwhelmed, or in balance. It can be especially supportive if you are navigating perimenopause, managing stress, or refining your wellness goals. Walk away with clear information to guide aligned, informed next steps and make this a season of intentional well-being.

A casual, drop-in chess club meets on Level B, to the left of the globe. It convenes weekly in the summer. The program is designed for adults, and children are welcome with adult supervision.

At Grand Saloon, trivia enthusiasts tackle questions ranging from random facts to pop culture. Participants can come with friends, enjoy a drink, and test their knowledge in a welcoming setting with a fun, competitive spirit.

A crowd favorite trivia night brings a Family Feud style game to life, challenging teams to guess the most popular answers to survey questions from real people. Expect plenty of laughs, with food and prizes adding to the fun. Friends can team up for lighthearted competition on Thursdays.

Explore channeling as a practice of allowing guidance from higher realms to flow through you, offering insight for personal and collective growth. This class focuses on deepening your soul connection and increasing receptivity to messages from guides and angels. It welcomes beginners, and practitioners such as psychics, mediums, and healers can apply the methods to enhance readings and healing work. Participants will be guided into a gentle trance state and learn ways to quiet the thinking mind so messages can come through clearly. You will invite the guides and angels you work with to speak through you, with opportunities to translate that flow into writing that emerges from inspiration. Expect focused meditation practice and time for everyone to both offer and receive messages centered on healing and inspiration. Please bring a notebook and pen. The class is led by Lee VanZyl. Cost is $111.

A weekly community luncheon hosted by St. John’s invites neighbors to relax over conversation, friendly company, and a free meal. Local community and faith groups prepare and serve the food as a heartfelt gift. Whether you want to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces, or simply enjoy a warm lunch, everyone is welcome at the table. Local groups and organizations are also invited to volunteer to host an upcoming luncheon.

Boonton Coffee presents Jeffrey Gaines, returning by request after last summer’s rapid sellout. Known for intimate performances built around voice and acoustic guitar, he has earned a reputation for commanding live shows and was recognized by Pollstar as Best Live Solo Artist. His catalog spans eight internationally released albums, featuring the hit single Hero In Me from his debut. He has toured alongside Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Tracy Chapman, and Stevie Nicks with Sheryl Crow. Critics have praised his soulful writing and powerful vocals, underscoring both the strength of his voice and the depth of his body of work.

The Ugly George Show offers an acoustic performance focused on 90's rock, with additional songs beyond that era.

That’s What She Sang Duo makes its first appearance at Ringside Pub with a relaxed summer vibe. Bring some friends, enjoy drinks, and unwind with the duo.