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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

This weekend! Join NJPAC for Dodge Poetry Festival and Represent w/ Rakim, Big Daddy Kane & more

 

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 upcoming shows 

Dodge Poetry Festival
Oct 17 – 19
Feel the change-making power of poetry at the Dodge Poetry Festival, North America’s largest poetry festival. Downtown Newark will be buzzing with music and spoken word performances in this joyful, community-driven celebration.

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Represent! with Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, MC Lyte & more
Sat, Oct 19 @ 8PM
MCs and poets perform their hits for this celebratory concert during the Dodge Poetry Festival. Performances by Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, MC Lyte, DJ Spinna, Caridad De La Luz (La Bruja), Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Mahogany L. Browne and Tyehimba Jess.

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Mariza
Fri, Oct 25 @ 8PM
Fado’s “biggest star” (Rolling Stone) returns to NJPAC! You’ll be swept away by Mariza’s exhilarating vocal prowess.

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An Evening with Jon Bon Jovi hosted by Stephen Colbert presented by Montclair Film
Sat, Oct 26 @ 8PM
Jon Bon Jovi sits down for an entertaining conversation with Stephen Colbert at this year’s Montclair Film Festival.

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Defending Democracy: A Conversation with Liz Cheney
Sun, Oct 27 @ 3PM
Rep. Liz Cheney (2017–2023) tackles big questions about democracy in this pre-election conversation with George Conway.

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Lore Podcast Live
Oct 31 @ 7:30PM
Make it a scary Halloween with Aaron Mahnke’s podcast Lore, featuring dark historical tales from your wildest nightmares.

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Tribute to Funk!
Nov 14 @ 7:30PM
With Bilal (“Soul Sista”), Nona Hendryx (Labelle), Christian McBride, Savion Glover (Bring in ’da Noise, Bring in ’da Funk), Vernon Reid (Living Colour), George Clinton (P-Funk) and Music Director Ray Chew.

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Vir Das: Mind Fool Tour
Sun, Nov 24 @ 7PM
Vir Das — India’s biggest comedian — is fresh of an International Emmy® nom for his witty new Netflix special, Landing.

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 free events! 

Family Fun Day
Dodge Poetry Festival

Sat, Oct 19 @ 11AM – 4PM
Military Park

Bring the kids for Family Fun Day at Military Park with poetry, music, drag storytelling, face painting and more!

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Undoing Latino Stereotypes in the Media
PSEG True Diversity Series

Oct 21 @ 7PM
Join our virtual panel on reversing negative depictions of Latin Americans across media, and how increased visibility can create opportunities for performers and creators.

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NJPAC members receive special benefits

Support the performing arts as an NJPAC member and receive pre-sale notices, ticket discounts, event invites, and more. 
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Represent! Social Justice Through Spoken Word and Family Fun Day are part of the Dodge Poetry Festival

An Evening of Conversation with Jon Bon Jovi hosted by Stephen Colbert is presented in association with Montclair Film

NJPAC’s Conversations Series is graciously supported by the Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation

Tribute to Funk! is part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival


Vir Das is part of the Horizon Music & Comedy Series

Generous support for Undoing Latino Stereotypes in the Media is provided by ADP, official Community Engagement Partner of NJPAC, and PSEG Foundation


Single-performance tickets are available online at njpac.org, 1.888.MY.NJPAC (696.5722) or the NJPAC Box Office, One Center St., Newark. All tickets are subject to a per-ticket handling fee, which varies by performance and method of purchase. The fee for telephone and online orders is always the same. Fees paid at the box office are always the lowest available fee for a performance.

Box Office hours are here.

For groups of 9 or more, find Group Sales here or call 1.888.696.5722, Monday-Friday from 9AM to 5PM.



To inquire about ADA services, including wheelchair seating, please call our priority sales department at 1.888.696.5722. Click here to learn more about our accessibility services.



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