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SOMA TWO TOWNS FOR ALL AGES

Events in South Orange

WHAT MATTERS NOW

Monday, June 3, 2024
7:00 PM 9:00 PM
SOPAC

Kickoff Pride month with a lively discussion on all things pride, moderated by local Drag favorite, Harmonica Sunbeam.

More info.

INTEGRATED ART CIRCLE: PUBLIC MURAL INSTALLATION

Monday, June 3, 2024
6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Prospect Presbyterian Church

June Art Circle with teaching artist Roberta Melzl. Create a multi-unit, colorful installation on Springfield Avenue. Assist in the planning and creation of this public art project from concept to installation.

Sessions are free and space is limited.

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https://southorange.org/996/Primary-Election--June-4-2024

BOOK LAUNCH: COREY MEAD'S THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF THE WHITE HOUSE

Thursday, June 6, 2024
7:30 PM 8:45 PM
[words] Bookstore

Celebrate the launch of Corey Mead's latest nonfiction book, THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF THE WHITE HOUSE.

Free and open to the public, this event will include a short reading and a conversation with award-winning writer and producer, Ben Gray.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

More info.

MAPLEWOOD UKRAINIAN DAY 2024

Saturday, June 8, 2024
2:00 PM 7:00 PM
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Holy Ascension

Featuring food, baked goods, arts and crafts, and a spectacular concert of Ukrainian music and dance beginning .

Admission is free.

DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN: ANDY LACKOW AND THE MESS AROUND

Saturday, June 8, 2024
6:30 PM 8:30 PM
Spiotta Park

South Street Live will perform as part of South Orange's Downtown After Sundown summer concert series.

More info.

12TH ANNUAL NORTH JERSEY PRIDE FESTIVAL

Sunday, June 9, 2024
12:00 PM 6:00 PM
Memorial Park

Come with a blanket or some beach chairs, spread out on the lawn and enjoy this all-day celebration of equality, community and love!

More info.

RSVP soma2towns@gmail.com or call 973-558-0863

and get in on the discussion of which movie to see!

There will be Health Screenings at the Maplewood Farmers Market the first Monday of each month! Grab your veggies & check your blood pressure, stroke risk, and a diabetes screening.

Free health screenings will be provided by Essex County and RW] Barnabas. Screenings will include blood pressure, stroke risk assessment, and diabetes screenings (AIC)

FORT "Figuring Out Retirement Together" event

Ironbound Food Tour or Newark Mural Tour

Join us June 18 for your choice of two

“Have You Met Newark?” Tours

Each tour limited to 15 people, so reserve your spot today!

Ironbound Food Tour

Explore Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood with a local resident, urban planner and foodie as we stop in at four unique venues. Rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor.

Starting place/time: Newark Penn Station at 11:00 a.m., June 18

Cost per person: $65

Length: about two hours

Downtown Mural Tour

We’ll visit about ten murals that are part of the Newark Artist Collaboration and discuss the history of Newark’s North End as well as historic Harriet Tubman Square.

Starting place/time: Newark Broad Street Station at 11:00 a.m., June 18

Cost per person: $17

Length: about 90 minutes

To reserve your spot, email Alan Levine at alevine.mustang@gmail.com