858 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Newark Arts + Education District
The city of Newark, NJ has been making significant strides in recent years to establish itself as a vibrant center for the arts and education. The city’s Arts and Education District, located downtown, is a hub of cultural activity and features a range of museums, galleries, performance spaces, and educational institutions.
Enrich Your Experience in Newark's Thriving Arts Scene
Don’t miss out on the exciting events taking place in Newark’s Arts and Education District.
FEATURED EVENTS:
Join us for Newark Tech Week, a vibrant, multicultural tech conference in Newark, NJ.
Whether you’re a tech professional or enthusiast, Newark Tech Week has something for everyone. Connect, learn, and innovate with us.
Don’t miss out on the future of tech in Newark!
Don’t Touch My Hair at The Culture Parlor
Don’t Touch My Hair is a mobile immersive experience located in Harriet Tubman Square celebrating the evolution of black hair. It gives you an intimate look into the mind of a black woman and her connection with her hair.
Upcoming Events
October 2024
16oct12:00 pm3:00 pmFood Trucks Around the Square
Event Details
Shake up your lunch break and come outside! Wednesdays in September, enjoy delicious bites from food trucks and eat lunch alfresco at Harriet Tubman Square.
Event Details
Shake up your lunch break and come outside! Wednesdays in September, enjoy delicious bites from food trucks and eat lunch alfresco at Harriet Tubman Square.
This free event is brought to you by the City of Newark, the Newark City Parks Foundation and Audible.
Time
October 16, 2024 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
18oct7:00 pm10:00 pmFriday Night under the Lights with Bunkr
Event Details
Join Bunkr and a special guest DJ for an evening of beats and rhythms. Dance the evening away under the lights. Food trucks
Event Details
Join Bunkr and a special guest DJ for an evening of beats and rhythms. Dance the evening away under the lights. Food trucks on site.
The event is free.
Time
October 18, 2024 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
23oct12:00 pm3:00 pmFood Trucks Around the Square
Event Details
Shake up your lunch break and come outside! Wednesdays in September, enjoy delicious bites from food trucks and eat lunch alfresco at Harriet Tubman Square.
Event Details
Shake up your lunch break and come outside! Wednesdays in September, enjoy delicious bites from food trucks and eat lunch alfresco at Harriet Tubman Square.
This free event is brought to you by the City of Newark, the Newark City Parks Foundation and Audible.
Time
October 23, 2024 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
30oct12:00 pm3:00 pmFood Trucks Around the Square
Event Details
Shake up your lunch break and come outside! Wednesdays in September, enjoy delicious bites from food trucks and eat lunch alfresco at Harriet Tubman Square.
Event Details
Shake up your lunch break and come outside! Wednesdays in September, enjoy delicious bites from food trucks and eat lunch alfresco at Harriet Tubman Square.
This free event is brought to you by the City of Newark, the Newark City Parks Foundation and Audible.
Time
October 30, 2024 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
November 2024
02nov11:00 am3:00 pmFall Fresh Bike Ride
Event Details
Join the Renaissance Ride on a Fall Fresh Ride around Newark, taking in the city’s vibrant murals and sites. The group will start
Event Details
Join the Renaissance Ride on a Fall Fresh Ride around Newark, taking in the city’s vibrant murals and sites. The group will start from the Harriet Tubman Monument. $10 fee.
Riders must register here in advance.
Time
November 2, 2024 11:00 am – 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
03nov3:00 pm5:00 pmOpening Weekend: Xian Conducts Scheherazade
Event Details
Stories and music together – what could be better? Kauyumari tells the tale of a joyful search for the mystical “blue deer” of long-ago Mexico.
Event Details
Stories and music together – what could be better? Kauyumari tells the tale of a joyful search for the mystical “blue deer” of long-ago Mexico. In Scheherezade, you’ll sail the seas with Arab pirates of the past. Between these glorious bookends, New Jersey Symphony favorite Inon Barnatan dazzles with Mozart’s playful Piano Concerto No. 17.
Time
November 3, 2024 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
07nov(nov 7)1:00 pm08(nov 8)3:00 pmPaquito D’Rivera with New Jersey Symphony
Event Details
Such riches from south of the border! Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto and the New Jersey Symphony have gorgeous Latin American melodies and rhythms for you.
Event Details
Such riches from south of the border! Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto and the New Jersey Symphony have gorgeous Latin American melodies and rhythms for you. Very special guest clarinetist and co-curator Paquito D’Rivera lights up the dances of his native Cuba as well as Gershwin classics.
Time
November 7, 2024 1:00 pm – November 8, 2024 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
08nov8:00 pm10:00 pmPaquito D’Rivera with New Jersey Symphony
Event Details
Such riches from south of the border! Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto and the New Jersey Symphony have gorgeous Latin American melodies and rhythms for you.
Event Details
Such riches from south of the border! Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto and the New Jersey Symphony have gorgeous Latin American melodies and rhythms for you. Very special guest clarinetist and co-curator Paquito D’Rivera lights up the dances of his native Cuba as well as Gershwin classics.
Time
November 8, 2024 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
09nov12:00 pm4:00 pmIronbound Shop Hop with Have You Met Newark
Event Details
Public tours are offered throughout the year and include Ironbound and Downtown Walking Tours. Guides and co-founders are residents and urban planners committed to the city.
Event Details
Public tours are offered throughout the year and include Ironbound and Downtown Walking Tours. Guides and co-founders are residents and urban planners committed to the city.
Guides trace historic landmarks from Newark’s past and explores its current vibrancy with visits to galleries, shops, eateries, churches, and parks. Have You Met Newark offers public, private, food tours, custom experiences, and virtual experiences.
Time
November 9, 2024 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
DoubleTree Lobby
1048 Raymond Blvd
"By enhancing the cultural value of the City’s creative and economic life through collaboration, education, community inclusion, and innovation, residents and local businesses will benefit from a new vision for the area defined by arts, culture, equity, and sustainability; attracting more investment and liveable communities. The key is to ensure that the District serves Newark residents first, both as a center of fun and economic opportunity."
RAS J. BARAKA | Mayor of the City of Newark, NJ
Directory Listings
Mulberry Commons
Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ 07102
(between Edison Place & Lafayette Street)