What’s happening the week of July 20, 2023.

Join us in our magical dome as we revisit the canceled music from last week, Art in the Garden, and Perch Home.

Next week, we’re looking forward to Ladies of Laughter at SOPAC, Forget the Whale at Downtown After Sundown, movies, and the Maplewood Village Summer Sidewalk Sale.

Don’t miss Three Things with tacos from Cielo’s, brunch at Del Corso, and Jazz at the Gazebo.

Special discount code for Pedrito Martinez Group at SOPAC and yes, we did just make up the word “tacconnoisseur.” 

Notes:

• Pedrito Martinez Group

  Eden Project in Cornwall

  Forget the Whale

  Gidget

  Sandra Charlap

  Cielo’s Final Touch

What’s happening the week of July 13, 2023.

IIt’s a Journey, man, from Gilligan’s Island all the way to Smurfs… 

Last week: Maplewoodstock, Artie’s, Moon River, and Daughtership. This week: Pitbull Trading Game, Pollinator Garden, art opening, and SO MUCH live music. Three things includes adult swim nights, 10 Days of 10Ks, and the fairy trail. 

In our SOPAC Thing to Know: 20% discount code for Journeyman: An Eric Clapton Tribute. 

Notes:

• Journeyman at SOPAC

• Moon River

• Raymond Saa

• Daughtership

• South Mountain Conservancy

• Maplewood Village Summer Streets

What’s happening the week of July 6, 2023.

It’s Chrissy’s birthday and we’re celebrating by recording a podcast during roadwork! 

Last week, Boss Molly Bourbon tasting, Porta Rossa, Perch gelato, and Star Spangled Trivia. This week, fireworks, Maplewoodstock, and lots of book events. Three things with SOMA Two Towns, Waldo, and the libraries. 

Plus - our new SOPAC Thing to Know segment with a special listener discount code for Ladies of Laughter! 

Letters to Google — and a visit from Cookie Monster?

Notes:

• Ladies of Laughter

• Porta Rossa

• Maplewoodstock

• Boo Trundle

• SOMA Adult School

• SOMA Two Towns for All Ages

• Maplewood Library Summer Reading Program

• SO Library Summer Reading Program

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!

Notes:

• Star Spangled Trivia Night

• Fireworks in Maplewood

• Start Spangled South Orange

• Boss Molly Bourbon

• 1776, the movie

• Maplewoodstock canopy lottery

• PorchFest band sign up

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.

Notes:

• True Salvage Cafe

• Sandwicheria

• Harmonica Sunbeam

• Drag Queen Bingo

• Chuckle Patch

• General Store Shops and Cafe

• Lum’s Cellars

• Laboratorio Kitchen

• Merch

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!

Notes:

• Perch

• Liz Glazer

• Ridgewood Row Open Market

• Sumana

• Harmonica Sunbeam

• Art Bender

• Juneteenth at Durand-Hedden

• Porta Rossa

• Maggie Haberman at SOPAC

• Drag and Draw

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.

Notes:

• Girls Night Out

• Girls Helping Girls. Period.

• Mapso Podso

• No 165

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.

Notes:

• Your Third Base

• Warren Court Art Walk

• Nobody Beats the Fiz

• Undercover Music Fest

• Miti Miti

• Pride Merch

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!

Notes:

• Downtown After Sundown

• Nobody Beats the Fiz fundraiser

• Maplewood Pool Pal program

• Rotary Club

• Pride in SOMAPSO

• Pride Merch

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.

Notes:

• Walking with Sam 

• Ordinary Kids

• Rocky Horror Picture Show Prom Night

• Brainiac Records

• Duck Race - Purchase a Duck

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!

Notes:

• Chutzpah Kitchen

• Pitbulls Trading Game

• BoDeans Tickets

• SOMA Justice Back to the 90s

• A Man Called Otto screening

• Perch Home

• Misery by BoDeans

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!

Notes:

• Left of Center - Suzanne Vega

• Holi Fest

• Django a Gogo

• [words] bookstore

• Andrew McCarthy on IMDB

• YMCA Duck Race

• Charles (Charlie) Gianni

• Out in MAPSO

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!

Notes:

Django a Gogo 
Kitchen a la Mode
Nancy Solomon: Dead End a New Jersey Political Mystery
The Breadstand
New Merch!

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!

Notes:

Django a Gogo
Maplewood Garden Club
Kitchen ala Mode
Maplewood Ideas Festival
Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter

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! 

Notes:

Chuckle Patch Comedy Show
Tiffany tickets
Maplewood Master Plan
Food drive

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.

Notes:

Jamie Meier
Isaiah House
Something Rotten Live Stream tix
Shred it and Bulk Drop Off: Days
SOPW spring clean up curbside
Pretend Podcast
Today in Focus Podcast