Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Book event with author Erik Piepenburg
New York Times journalist Erik Piepenburg presents a culinary tour of gay restaurants and how they evolved as a space of safety and celebration for the LBGTQ+ community.
This event is free and open to the public.
Live music every Wednesday at Luna Stella.
Meet, hear, and taste with Ben Jordan of Lightwell Survey, one of the winemakers recently featured in Eric Asimov's NY Times column on the ascension of Virginia wine. This is a private, prepaid event. $55 plus tax and Square fees. Any additional costs are the wines you order or Wheelhouse goodies you purchase.
This summer’s program features a mix of traditional dance, stage & screen, pop, and contemporary favorites including Leroy Anderson’s The Rakes of Mallow, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma, a medley of Billy Joel hits, and more
So bring a chair/blanket and come sing, dance, and march along. It's FREE and fun for all ages!
One of Maplewood’s favorite traditions! Whether you're shopping for treasures or dropping some off for someone else, you’re supporting great charities in Northern New Jersey.
One of Maplewood’s favorite traditions! Whether you're shopping for treasures or dropping some off for someone else, you’re supporting great charities in Northern New Jersey.
Chef Brian will guide you through making homemade BBQ sauce, oven-roasted ribs, and a shrimp boil wrapped in foil. You’ll also prepare a fresh apple and radish slaw to complement the meal, then top it all off with s’mores featuring ganache and toasted meringue.
Concert featuring works by Barber, Pärt, Purcell, Tavener, and more. Convoco is a project-based, professional choral collective based in Philadelphia that have a passion for small ensemble singing, education, and community engagement.
Designed for families with kids (ages 7+), learn how to make pasta from scratch. Create creamy fettuccine alfredo with chicken, parmesan & herb breadsticks, and lemony garlic broccoli.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
One of Maplewood’s favorite traditions! Whether you're shopping for treasures or dropping some off for someone else, you’re supporting great charities in Northern New Jersey.
In Conversation with Hannah Howard
Born a year apart, May and June Anderson were once as close as twins but have grown apart over time. Now, two years after June abruptly disappeared, May receives a letter from her sister inviting her to a mysterious colony in Southern California.
This event is free and open to the public.
Reverse coloring is when you start with a page full of vibrant colors, and you draw the outlines. Come try it out!
Note: People of all ages can participate.
More info and register.
Get ready to enjoy July 4th in Maplewood!
9:00 AM: 5K race
10:00 AM: Bike Parade
10:30 AM: Kids Fun Run
12:00 PM: Adult Softball
1:30 PM: Bingo
3:00 PM: Ice Cream Eating Contest
4:00 PM: Pet Parade
9:00 PM Fireworks!
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One of Maplewood’s favorite traditions! Whether you're shopping for treasures or dropping some off for someone else, you’re supporting great charities in Northern New Jersey.
The Grand Opening of the new Maplewood Library!
Come and experience the newly renovated and expanded building, which will serve as the heart of the community. The new design ensures that our Main Library is accessible, inspiring, technologically advanced, and open to all for years to come.
Details to come.
Monthly Sunday open turntables hosted by @gatheringoftribes. Open to DJs from throughout the state who want to connect and bond over music. Not genre-specific, but vinyl only. Not just for DJs; audiophiles and local vinyl collectors are also welcome. Family-friendly. 3pm to close.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
One of Maplewood’s favorite traditions! Whether you're shopping for treasures or dropping some off for someone else, you’re supporting great charities in Northern New Jersey.
One of Maplewood’s favorite traditions! Whether you're shopping for treasures or dropping some off for someone else, you’re supporting great charities in Northern New Jersey.
Victoria of MakingMagicEasy will share custom cookie decorating tips and techniques, guiding you through every step of creating six of the grooviest cookies imaginable—perfect for Maplewoodstock! (Please note this is not a baking class, cookies will be premade and ready for decoration with royal icing.)
Join NJ artist Jeff Lewkowitz to learn some stylish and vibrant ways of making decorative letters.
Note: People of all ages can participate.
One of Maplewood’s favorite traditions! Whether you're shopping for treasures or dropping some off for someone else, you’re supporting great charities in Northern New Jersey.
This free one-hour info session based on Julia Cameron’s beloved 12-week program will cover how to use Morning Pages and Artist Dates to enrich your life. Learn what’s included in the upcoming “Unlock Your Creative Self” workshop series, and enjoy time for Q&A in a warm, welcoming space.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Led by teaching and exhibiting artist, Sandra Charlap, this circle will explore the art of mosaic design, and participants will create a mosaic for a public installation. Meet new people and learn a new art form together.
In Conversation Audrey Bellezza
In this sharply funny solo debut, a feisty lawyer is forced to work alongside the opposing counsel in her best friend’s divorce case.
This event is free and open to the public.
July’s meetup will be SILENT and what better place for a quiet community than the should-be-open-by-then Maplewood Memorial Library!
Grab a book (or find one while you’re here), grab a friend, and let’s enjoy intentionally setting aside time to read.
Join this all-new class and learn how to make three delicious dishes from start to finish: a classic Hawaiian poke bowl, a teriyaki salmon bowl, and a tea-smoked chicken bowl.
This hands-on class is all about transforming simple cupcakes into unique, show-stopping treats using advanced decorating techniques. This is not a baking class; it will focus on decorating only.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Book Event with Author Mike Ayers in Conversation with Alan Paul
A chronicle of the rise of the jam band scene in the 1990s, this oral history is filled with anecdotes and stories directly from musicians, promoters, and fans, exploring the unique culture and experiences of bands including Phish, Dave Matthews Band, Widespread Panic, Blues Traveler, and others.
This event is free and open to the public.
Under the guidance of Chef Gill, you’ll make creamy clam chowder, classic lobster rolls, a show-stopping clambake, and a delicious blueberry crumble.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Book Event with Author Shelley Weinstock
This honest guide will teach you how to choose the best vitamins, minerals, and supplements to provide nutrition for your mind and body and improve your health, immunity and appearance.
This event is free and open to the public.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Save the date!
The biggest celebration of Broadway in New Jersey is back on Labor Day! This year, our local Broadway stars turn things upside down by singing roles they would not traditionally play. This one is gonna be FUN. More details and cast to be announced.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Explore the world of Japanese-inspired flavors as you craft your own California rolls, crispy vegetable gyoza, juicy chicken katsu, and savory soba sesame noodles. Designed for families with kids ages 7+, this fun experience brings everyone together.
Curated and written by Nicholas J. Clarey and Tommy Jamerson
This performance examines and celebrates the experiences of LGBTQ+ people of diverse backgrounds before, during, and after coming out, while examining the importance or unimportance of the act itself.
Time To Be Determined
Chef Gill will guide you through making classic tuna, imitation crab, salmon, and veggie rolls. You’ll also enjoy a complimentary sake tasting with your dinner.
Curated and written by Nicholas J. Clarey and Tommy Jamerson
This performance examines and celebrates the experiences of LGBTQ+ people of diverse backgrounds before, during, and after coming out, while examining the importance or unimportance of the act itself.
Time To Be Determined
Live music every Wednesday at Luna Stella.
Collages are a dynamic art form where you repurpose already existing images for your own art. At this workshop, you can make vision boards, zines, scrapbook pages, or any other kind of creation.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
Vintage clothing and accessories, fine and costume jewelry, home décor, vintage art, glassware and tabletop, vintage collectibles, and one-of-a-kind fine goods.
General Entry: 12pm - 5pm - FREE
Early Access: 10am - 12pm - TIckets.
Father’s Day Weekend!
Learn and enjoy an Italian summer menu you’ll be able to recreate for years to come! Happening the night before Father's Day, this experience is the perfect excuse to treat your dad (or grandpa, uncle, or someone equally special) to a memorable night out.
Join your friends and neighbors in group dancing on June 14th at the Juneteenth Celebration that includes the integrated Dance Circles: West African Traditional Dance with Yahaya Kamate, a West African dancer and drummer who performed with the National Ballet of Côte d’Ivoire.
Join Durand-Hedden and the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race for a celebration of Juneteenth, an annual community tradition. Join Durand-Hedden and the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race for a celebration of Juneteenth, an annual community tradition.
PRIDE is not just a party, it's a protest. Now more than ever, as LGBTQIA+ rights face renewed attacks across the country, it’s vital that we show up loudly and visibly in our own neighborhoods. Steps off from the northeast corner of Tuscan and Hilton andends at DeHart Park for snacks, joy, and community solidarity. Everyone welcome — rain or shine.
Bring acoustic string and rhythm instruments and join in playing, singing, or just listening. Bring some refreshments to share.
Everyone is invited and welcome!
Support small Black-owned businesses at this Pop Up Shop.
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Candle Making Class, hosted in partnership with Beloved Bath! Enjoy a night filled with delicious mocktails, artisan charcuterie, and hands-on fun as you learn how to select your perfect scent and pour your very own candle.
Book your sitters, bring a friend, and get ready to sparkle! It’s a PIERCING PARTY at MEUS celebrating their 10-year anniversary!
Featuring CLAUDIA ROBINSON (Felicia in Seasons 1 and 2 of Apple TV's Severance), MARTIN FISHER (A Complete Unknown, Elsbeth, Dopesick), and MEREDITH RUSH-BELL (Bartleby), this short comedy is part of Cinema Ed's mission to help young filmmakers find work in the film industry.
Meet the cast, production team, and the students who worked on the film!
Live music every Wednesday at Luna Stella.
Every Monday from June 2-November 24, 2-7 at 1662 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, near the Springfield Gazebo.
One of the largest family-friendly LGBTQ Pride celebrations in the tri-state, and this year will be the biggest celebration yet! Live music, vendor court, food court.
Admission is free.
Garden party to celebrate the release of Ghost In The Shadows, Flight Feathers 3rd album. Sets by both bands and dance party to follow with Thomas The DJ. (get address in email with ticket purchase)
Bites & Dranks:
Corner Slice
Wheelhouse Cheese & more
Beer, wine, NA, thc, High Noon
Local Ukrainian music and dance performers, Ukrainian arts and crafts vendors, and workshops with Ukrainian artists.
