What’s Happening in Newark FALL 2018

Puerto Rican Day Parade

September 16, 2018

Broadway

This year, Puerto Rican Day Parade, Inc. will celebrate yet another landmark year in its cultural history with the Puerto Rican Day Parade and a one (1) day Boricua Festival consisting of arts, entertainment, music and dance on Sunday, September 16th, 2018. Visit prdpnj.org for more info.

New Jersey Devils

October 2018 to April 2019

Prudential Center

Experience the unparalleled excitement of New Jersey Devils hockey live at Prudential Center this season as the three-time Stanley Cup Champions, led by new GM Ray Shero and new head coach John Hynes, face off against the top teams in the NHL and rekindle local rivalries with the Rangers, Islanders and Flyers. Visit prucenter.com for more info.

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

October 2018 to June 2019

NJPAC

Named “a vital, artistically significant musical organization” by The Wall Street Journal, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra embodies that vitality through its statewide presence and critically acclaimed performances, education partnerships, and unparalleled access to music and the Orchestra’s superb musicians. Visit njsymphony.org for more info.

NEWARK ARTS FESTIVAL(FORMERLY OPEN DOORS ARTS FESTIVAL)

October 4-7, 2018

Newark Arts Council, 17 Academy St.

The citywide arts tour celebrates Newark’s unique and diverse contributions to American arts and culture. Download the festival mobile app for the ultimate gallery-hopping experience, featuring 50-plus events and 40 venues with over 350 artists, complete with visual, performing and literary art. Visit newarkarts.org for more info.

WHITNEY! PRESENTED BY THE GRAMMY MUSEUM EXPERIENCETM

October 19, 2018 -

June 30, 2019

GRAMMY Museum

ExperienceTM

Prudential Center

Curated by the GRAMMY Museum® in Los Angeles and the Estate of Whitney

E. Houston, Whitney! brings together a collection of diverse artifacts, rare photographs and footage from the private collection of the Houston family. Visit grammymuseumexp.org for more info.

Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire In Concert

October 27, 2018 • NJPAC

Since its debut on the page and then on the big screen, the magical Harry Potter series has reached hundreds of wmillions of people around the world, making it one of the most beloved franchises in entertainment history. Visit njpac.org for more info.

Disney On Ice

November 1-4, 2018

Prudential Center

Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party. Become immersed in the fantastic worlds of Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid as the search party becomes an all-out celebration! Visit prucenter.com for more info.

THE HIP-HOP NUTCRACKER

December 14, 2018

NJPAC (Prudential Hall)

The Hip-Hop Nutcracker resets Tchaikovsky’s classic score to explosive Hip-Hop choreography, courtesy of Jennifer Weber. A dozen all-star dancers—plus a DJ, a violinist, and awesome digital scenery—bring the traditional Nutcracker story to life with a distinctly urban twist. Visit njpac.org for more info. dN

Featuring over 60 poets and musicians and more than 120 poetry events over four days, the festival will take place at NJPAC as well as historic churches, museums and other venues within easy walking distance.

The following Main Stage events will be held in Prudential Hall at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). Visit dodgepoetry.org for more info and the complete schedule.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18

Afternoon

■ Poetry Sampler—Jan Beatty, Jericho Brown, Tina Chang, Sandra Cisneros, and more

Evening

■ Academy of American Poets Chancellor’s Reading (Poets Forum) Elizabeth Alexander, Ellen Bass, Marilyn Chin, Kwame Dawes, and more

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19

Afternoon

■ On Being Interview Krista Tippett and Jericho Brown

Evening

■ Main Stage Readings—Jan Beatty, Henri Cole, Kwame Dawes, Gregory Pardlo, Sapphire, and more

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20

Afternoon

■ The Beloved: A Poem and Song Cycle—Gregory Orr and Parkington Sisters

■ On Being Interview—Krista Tippett and Gregory Orr

■ Main Stage Readings—Sandra Cisneros, Mary Ruefle, David Young

Evening

■ In Praise: A Hundred Ways to Kneel and Kiss the Earth (Poetry and Music)—Jan Beatty, Jericho Brown, Henri Cole, Kwame Dawes, Ross Gay, and more

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21

Afternoon

■ Special Event: In Conversation with Ntozake Shange

■ On Being Interview— Krista Tippett and Sharon Olds

Evening

■ Main Stage Readings—Juan Felipe Herrera, Eileen Myles, Sharon Olds, Ntozake Shange