Join Cat and Chrissy as they give you the highlights, happenings, and three things you need to know in Maplewood and South Orange each week.
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What’s happening the week of June 29, 2023.
The fireworks are popping off and so are we!
A look back to Drag Queen Bingo and the SOPAC Drag Show. A look forward to Star Spangled Trivia Night, Boss Molly Bourbon tasting, Morrow Turnover Sale, and, of course, Independence Day celebrations. Three things with Perch, Porchfest, Fox and Falcon, and Maplewoodstock. And, of course, our listener discount code for merch.
Get your bourbon glow on and join us!
What’s happening the week of June 22, 2023.
This week, a secret merch code for listeners!
A look back at tapas night, Ridgewood Row, and regrets about missing the Pride Dance Party. Looking forward to Drag Queen Bingo, Cabaret in the Loft, and Chuckle Patch. Three things with a new name for General Store, Lum’s grand opening, and a new restaurant.
Plus the wheel of cheese guy makes another cameo and we reveal what the Calendar Rundown button sounds like.
What’s happening the week of June 15, 2023.
Join us for the Ides of June (not the band) as we recap last week with Girls’ Night Out, Pride Fest, Open Mic Student Night, and Lorena’s jazz brunch.
Coming up: Ridgewood Row Open Market, Fly High Night, Cornhole Classic, Pride Dance Party, Art Bender, and Juneteenth. Things to know with gelato, ribbon cutting, a fundraising run, Drag and Draw, and Maggie Haberman.
Grab some Thai iced tea and gelato and let’s go!
What’s happening the week of June 8, 2023.
It’s a whole SOMAPSO bouquet and even Bennet is excited!
Rewind to the fizzy fundraiser, Warren Court Art Walk, Merc, and Pride flag raising. Coming up next week, Girls Night Out, open mic nights, and Pride Fest. Things to know with Able Baker, Artie’s, and chocuterie.
We’re listening to Mapso Podso and we think you should too.
Celebrate good times. Come on.
What’s happening the week of June 1, 2023.
It’s June and we are all about this amazing weather and, apparently, empanadas!
Last week we had fun at the duck race, Funk Yeah!, the South Orange public art celebration, and Your Third Base. This week, we’re heading to Nobody Beats the Fiz, the Warren Court Art Walk, Maplewood Merc’s big sale, the Pride flag raising, and Undercover Music Fest. Info on farmers markets, July 4, and the free rabies clinic.
Plus a top tip on a secret takeout spot.
What’s happening the week of May 25, 2023.
We’re rolling into Pride month on our cardboard roller-skates!
We rewind to Inspired Minds, BoDeans, and MayFest and we look forward to the South Orange Downtown Public Art Celebration, Funk Yeah!, Bad Art Night, and a fizzy fundraiser. Three+ things to know including the Rotary Club, Arturo’s news, and Pride Merch.
Get ready — it’s going to be a Hot Arties Summer here in SOMAPSO!
What’s happening the week of May 18, 2023.
We might be talking about Andrew McCarthy again this week, but we aren’t obsessed with him — we pinky swear!
Wrap up of what we did last week including the plant sale, [words] bookstore, fancy cocktails, and Hana Sushi. Next week looking forward to BoDeans, Rocky Horror, MayFest, the Record Fair, and the Migrant Chef.
Outdoor dining, Memorial Day festivities, and at least three references to Pretty in Pink.
What’s happening the week of May 11, 2023.
What a week!
We bring our radio faces to tell you about what we did last week and give you the highlights for this week including deconstructed mint juleps, Chutzpah Kitchen, Small Wonder Marketplace, Plant Sale, Andrew McCarthy at [words], Scandinavian Spring at Merch, Back to the 90s, Bodeans, and our current podcast listens.
Plus, an interview with Pitbulls founder, Michael Steiner. Put your coffee in a mug, strap in, and let’s go!
What’s happening the week of May the 4th, 2023.
With an obligatory “May the fourth be with you” and a Cinco de Mayo marg in hand, we give you the skinny on what’s happening this week and a look back at a rainy weekend.
Painters in the Park, Holi Fest, Small Wonder Marketplace, free comic books, video game testing, the plant sale, and Blaine McDonagh Andrew McCarthy at [words] Bookstore. Cheese flowers and the Y’s Duck Race in three things. Grab your pink dress and jump right in!
What’s happening the week of April 27, 2023.
Weed whackers and motorcycles abound!
A quick look back at the Chuckle Patch comedy show then off to the Fast-Forward to talk about the Kitchen a la Mode grand opening gala, Nancy Solomon at the Woodland, hiking, and more!
In three things, find out about new stop signs and businesses and where to get a free tree. Plus, great ideas about how to put our new SOMAPSO pint glass to good use!
What’s happening the week of April 20, 2023.
Sheep, horses, dogs, and three things squared!
Rewind with Air Aerial Fitness Grand Opening, MMS Trivia Night, spicy margaritas, and good sleep. Fast forward to a whole barrel full of good things to do including Chuckle Patch, Durand-Hedden House, Coffee and Canines, and more.
In three things, we talk about the Maplewood Plant Sale, grand openings, and Django a Gogo. What a week!
What’s happening the week of April 13, 2023.
Grab a bowl of pasta from Porta Rossa and Lady and the Tramp your way through this week’s episode….
It’s a short rewind, but, WOW what a fast forward we have this week! Plus we have a short Chuckle Patch Comedy Show clip from Molly Reisner and Abby Sher (see you there — IF you can find us!).
We give you the lowdown on this week’s events across Maplewood and South Orange including Boss Molly, Tiffany, Air Aerial Fitness Grand Opening, Walk with the Mayor, Ideas Festival, gardening fun, new businesses, and more!
What’s happening the week of April 6, 2023.
New York, London, Paris, Munich. We’re talkin’ ’bout Pop Muzik.
Jamie Meier visits to give us the scoop about her upcoming mini sessions supporting Isaiah House.
Last week’s SOMA Chamber of Commerce networking event, more whipped ricotta. Something Rotten in the rewind AND fast forward, SOMO hiking, gardening, First Fridays at the Elks Lodge, Brazilian BBQ, cafeteria style, and some new podcast suggestions.
What’s happening the week of March 30, 2023.
Here we are, hopping and springing into April!
We have a hearty rewind with Women and Wine, Windows for Women, pet therapy at the Volunteer Fair, Founding Mothers, and whipped ricotta at Del Corso.
We are looking forward to more wine at the Kitchen a la Mode wine tasting, planting some shrubbery, and a bonus episode of SOMAPSO heading your way tomorrow.
This week, we were, sadly, 100% po’ boy free. (We’ll get there earlier next time, True Salvage Cafe!)
What’s happening the week of March 16, 2023.
We roll out the champagne carpet this week when we’re all a little Irish…
On the rewind, we went to art exhibits, the CHS musical, Deconstructing Racism workshop, and scored some delish avocado toast.
We highlight some Women’s History Month events, Rocky Horror Picture Show, a paint and sip, upcoming interviews, and, of course a St. Patrick’s Day tradition at the pub.
Chrissy gives a bonus thing to know, and Cat shares karaoke news from a listener. Women coming together, no dogs with shivs, and Good Times.
What’s happening the week of March 9, 2023.
Roll your art ball up and grab a seat for this week’s episode!
In the rewind, Chrissy talks about the magic of Asado delivery and Cat gives an update on her spicy margarita tour of Maplewood. Teaser alert: we’ve got plans with Live Love Maplewood!
The calendar is packed this week and we are looking forward to art exhibits, theater, and bingo, among other things.
Three things to know includes info about Women’s History Month, Art Walk, and Downtown After Sundown. Maplewood Master Plan public workshops, Why the Hell Not, and duck voices.