Crash Doll Vintage is popping up at 101 Baker Street, across the street from Meus. Women’s vintage- clothing, jewelry, accessories, and art!
Through 1/6
Finish your holiday shopping! Seltzer tastings and light bites, 10% off purchases, FREE totes for purchases $100+, Gift Cards BOGO 20% Off, and more!
Raise a (tiki) glass at Village Hall's Sippin' Santa Pop-Up Bar Event. Great acoustic covers and a few seasonal hits to get you in the spirit.
Bring your aspiring princesses, fairies, and unicorns, and let them experience the artistry of intricate braids, sparkly tinsel, or unicorn braids, crafted to perfection by these skilled stylists.
Please bring your unexpired non-perishables to the holiday food drive, every Saturday between Nov. 16 and Dec. 21.
1 - 4 PM:
Visit with Santa
Dickens Village houses are open for viewing
Horse & Wagon rides
Create a new family heirloom or work on a special gift for a loved one. Go home with a collection of one-of-a-kind ornaments. BYOB.
On Sunday December 15 and Sunday December 22, from 10 AM to 4 PM, South Orange Downtown’s annual Holiday Market returns to Village Plaza.
Nkosi Du Bois Anderson, M. Div., Ph.D., draws from Christian social ethics and theology, Black religious and political thought, and social theory to explore the concept of freedom based upon principles of social justice and democratic rights.
Get into the holiday spirit with SOMA Sweets and the Co-Lab! Enter to win a $25 SOMA Sweets gift card.
Open mic night. All are welcome to perform.
Opens 5 pm. Performances start at 6:30 pm.
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Rabbi Sholom Bogomilsky from the Maplewood Jewish Center lights the menorah in Ricalton Square.
IN THE BAR. No Cover
+ DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT
Author Michael C. Gabriele spotlights New Jersey’s little-known colonial luminaries and taverns used as the main stage for the unfolding drama of a colony transitioning into statehood. Virtual event.
Live music at Village Hall.
Ring in 2025 on 12/28! Book your babysitter and get ready to party with DJ Dirty Preston, DJ Rob Lomblad and specialty Old Year's Eve cocktails.
$15 suggested donation. Open to the public 21+
Set up your embroidery journal so you're ready to stitch all year long. The class includes our custom kit with all the materials you need. Stitchers of all levels welcome. Age 16+.
South Orange resident Dave Lieberman will be slinging his fresh donuts! Available until sold out. The Local D.
Bring your blankets and get cozy with friends for a fun morning. Chairs available for those who need them. Please do not bring your own chairs. Please note that children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Open mic night. All are welcome to perform.
Opens 5 pm. Performances start at 6:30 pm.
More info on graphic.
IN THE BAR. No Cover
+ DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT
Open mic night. All are welcome to perform.
Opens 5 pm. Performances start at 6:30 pm.
More info on graphic.
Upstairs in The Essex Room. Game starts at 7pm. Free entry.
IN THE BAR. No Cover
+ DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT
NEW DATE but aall the same fun! This super fun night will be the perfect antidote to your post-holiday hangover! Hosted by Groove Theory Fitness! Bring your festive spirit and dancing shoes.
A wonderful winter tradition.
An afternoon of creativity and connection honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Decorate luminaries to display outside your home at sunset on MLK Day and celebrate Dr. King’s legacy of hope and justice.
Open mic night. All are welcome to perform.
Opens 5 pm. Performances start at 6:30 pm.
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Upstairs in The Essex Room. Game starts at 7pm. Free entry.
IN THE BAR. No Cover
+ DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT
After sold-out performances in NYC and Provincetown, Vivino brings her acclaimed cabaret show home to New Jersey!
Grammy-nominated artist, Stray Cats founder, and Bass Player Hall of Famer Lee Rocker brings his brilliant artistry to SOPAC. Rocker has spent his career preserving and evolving the legacy of Rockabilly music.
Open mic night. All are welcome to perform.
Opens 5 pm. Performances start at 6:30 pm.
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Upstairs in The Essex Room. Game starts at 7pm. Free entry.
IN THE BAR. No Cover
+ DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT
A singer showcase benefit concert to support the Columbia High School Music Program. SOMA Rocks is more than just a fundraiser; it's a celebration of our community's talent and a night filled with incredible music and camaraderie.
Lunar Fest NJ celebrates the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. Lunar Fest NJ is hosted by the non-profit org, SOMA Cross Cultural Works in Maplewood, NJ
The year of the snake.
Curated by Grammy-winning producer John Lee, Jazz in the Loft features award winning and beloved Jazz artists from the greater SOMA area and beyond.
Open mic night. All are welcome to perform.
Opens 5 pm. Performances start at 6:30 pm.
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Upstairs in The Essex Room. Game starts at 7pm. Free entry.
IN THE BAR. No Cover
+ DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT
The Mainstage debut of Grammy-nominated, multi-lingual vocalist, composer, actor, and playwright SOMI.
In this 75-minute guided Reiki Energy Crystal Sound Bath, take a journey of sound and energy to recalibrate and balance the flow of energy throughout your entire body and lead you into deep rest and relaxation.
Two sessions: 5pm and 7pm.
In conjunction with the SOMA Community Coalition on Race, Durand-Hedden will host author Hettie V. Williams to discuss her work on Black women and the civil rights movement in New Jersey.
Celebrate the first night of Ramadan with friends and neighbors. The moon will be lit at sunset and will remain lit for the month of Ramadan.
Refreshments and kids activities will be available for all.
Tasting with Jenny & Francois, natural wine champions.
Set in the heart of Seton Village, OMGYRO is all about outstanding quality, memorable service, and genuine connections—what they call "The OMG Way." Whether you’re grabbing a platter to-go or dining in, this new spot promises to bring bold flavors and warm vibes to our community.
Celebrate this amazing new addition to the community. Authentic Honduran restaurant with traditional dishes, including breakfast, baleadas, tacos, pupusas, meats, and more.
IN THE BAR. No Cover
+ DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT
Live music every second Thursday.
Celebrate with your neighbors! Holiday games, pizza, and a visit from Santa. Bring a food donation for St. Joe’s food pantry.
Book signing for About Town SOMA: The Illustrations of Ken Stanek. Bring your copy or pick one up at the store.
Two hours of drawing to practice your craft in the community of artists. All skill levels and all mediums are welcome. This is not a class but a facilitated session.
Upstairs in The Essex Room. Game starts at 7pm. Free entry.
Throw on your ugliest sweater and head over to Coda for the Ugly Sweater Party! Free samples of coquito with a meal in the bar area. Brand new drinks!
Live music every Wednesday at Luna Stella.
"Arthur the King," presented by South Orange Library and SOMA Two Towns.
Started by professional dancer Meredith Higgins, the SOMAPSO Dance Team is "an adult dance team that feels like family and supports its local community with energy, entertainment, and camaraderie."
This fall, learn Thriller as well as fun social media challenges that inspire love, joy, and positive change!
Meets every Tuesday.
Open mic night. All are welcome to perform.
Opens 5 pm. Performances start at 6:30 pm.
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Support Group for those caring for a family member or friend who is an older adult.
RSVP caregivers@jfsmetrowest.org or call 973-637-1763.
Hailed as a formative, boundary-pushing roots music ensemble, New York-based outfit Nefesh Mountain thrills audiences across the country with lively finger-picking, bright melodies, and soulful storytelling.
An afternoon of "brown paper packages tied up in strings" filled with holiday favorites to put you in a seasonal mood.
On Sunday December 15 and Sunday December 22, from 10 AM to 4 PM, South Orange Downtown’s annual Holiday Market returns to Village Plaza.
Shop the Handmade Holiday at The Woodland. Admission is free, family friendly, and open to the public.
Valerie Simpson is one half of the iconic song-writing duo Ashford & Simpson. She and her late husband Nick Ashford spent their lives together writing chart-topping anthems for Motown and beyond.
Join authors David Trawin and A.K. Roxas at Craft Club Studio for a night of paint-by-number fun from their book "Coloready Mushrooms."
This event is BYOB so feel free to bring your favorite beverage!
Sounds of the season with choruses from Tuscan, Seth Boyden, CHS, and SOMA Pop Choir. Snacks, songs, and visits from special guests.
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Just in time for holiday shopping!
This event is open to youth entrepreneurs aged 6-17 to develop their business and marketing skills by showcasing their products and services at a retail event. There will also be a competitive element, with prizes for best ideas and displays across different age categories.
9:30 AM:
Breakfast with Santa at St. James’s Gate, available for purchase at St. James’s Gate
1 - 4 PM:
Visit with Santa
Dickens Village houses are open for viewing
Horse & Wagon rides
Kakfa Farm’s petting farm
1:30 PM:
Brass Quintet
2 PM - 3:30 PM:
Swing Town’s annual free holiday concert in the Burgdorff Center for Performing Arts
2:30 PM:
Holiday reading by children’s librarian Jane Fogler, The Maplewood Children’s Library
