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All the rumors are true: John Mulaney is headed to NJPAC. The Emmy-winning writer, actor, comedian and SNL alum is on tour with From Scratch, a new set tackling addiction, relapse and controversy in the public eye. With brutal honesty and cutting introspection, John’s stand-up is as funny as ever. (The “I Saw Him Right After He Got Outta Rehab” shirts are pretty good, too.) It’s a must-see for fans of his iconic comedy specials Kid Gorgeous, The Comeback Kid and New In Town, as well as his work on Documentary Now!, Big Mouth, Kroll Show and John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch.

John Yao and His 17-piece Instrument (JY-17 for short) features the diverse compositions of trombonist, composer and arranger John Yao. Established in 2014, the 17-piece ensemble is comprised of New York City’s finest jazz musicians including members of Grammy- award winning ensembles such as the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, both of which Yao has been a regular substitute for over a decade and have had a profound influence on his compositional style. “At times angular and broken, other times linear and swinging, he offers a broad view of the possibilities of jazz composition,” says Jim McNeely of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. In celebration of his birthday month of August, the JY-17 will perform the music of jazz legend Charlie Parker. The band will premiere several new arrangements that will put a new spin on Bird’s music.

La Casa de Don Pedro’s highly-anticipated annual cocktails and hors d’oeuvres reception La Casa es su Casa is coming back to a living room near you on June 17th at 5:30PM. Register for free! This year’s event has been rebranded to La Casa en su Casa to highlight that it will be virtual once again due to COVID-19 precautions and restrictions. Complete with guest speakers, handcrafted video segments, a virtual wine and cheese tasting, and exclusive spoken word performance, La Casa en su Casa will honor Newark's and La Casa’s unsung heroes throughout this unprecedented pandemic. The event is FREE to attend. Visit www.lacasanwk.org/la-casa-en-su-casa to RSVP, purchase wine & cheese packages, sponsor the event, and learn more.

Watch and listen to live music from Skywolf and the Zac Carson Group starting at 7pm EST on Friday, July 23rd at Shapeshifter Lab (Brooklyn, NY). Using elements of modern jazz, rock, funk, and improvised music, both Skywolf and the Zac Carson Group showcase local musicians who are at the forefront of the jazz scene in Brooklyn, NY. Each band composes original music taking listeners on a journey of different textures and grooves. Get your tickets now for in-person or livestream viewing at www.shapeshifterlab.com/skywolf-carson. Skywolf features Jeff Walton (Tenor Sax), Humberto Olivieri (Piano), Zac Carson (Bass), and Rishav Acharya (Drums). The Zac Carson Group features Marco Bolfelli (Guitar), Julia Chen (Piano), Peter Manheim (Drums), Zac Carson (Bass), and Special Guest: Lindsey Carson (Vocals)

Jazz in the Valley (JITV) returns Sunday, August 15, 2021, noon to 6:00 pm, with a celebration of Legacy, History and the Future of Jazz.  Presented by TRANSART & Cultural Services, Inc., the day-long festival features its Artistic Director Javon Jackson and his Quartet and celebrates the future of jazz with four young musicians – the Curtis Brothers, Lakecia Benjamin, Julius Rodriguez and Samara Joy – who are taking the jazz tradition to the next level. JITV observed its 20th anniversary last year as a virtual production, due to the pandemic. This year’s edition features the return of live music, with a diverse assemblage of world-class and emerging jazz musicians.

Life is a carnival! Be part of the Mask-erade with an outdoor musical experience featuring a mixture of spoken word, soul, r&b, house, and hip-hop. Curated and hosted by Kween Moore, this live, physically distanced experience will showcase creative performances by Janetza Miranda, Romainson Romain, Lyle Omolayo, and YOU are part of the show! Help create a unique art-infused experience by wearing your own creative face mask! The Arts in the Garden series is a partnership between The Newark Museum of Art & New Jersey Symphony Orchestra to bring you a vibrant outdoor series of concerts, films, and cultural celebrations. All programs will take place in the Museum’s Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden with a limited capacity and safety guidelines to ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. No exceptions.

Kalia Vandever - Trombone Sasha Berliner - Vibes Tyrone Allen - Bass Connor Parks - Drums Kalia Vandever is a trombonist, composer, and educator living in Brooklyn, NY. A graduate of Julliard’s Jazz Studies program in 2017, she released her debut album, In Bloom; in May, 2019 which features all of her original composition. She has since toured and performed internationally with her quartet, as well as a side-woman, performing with artists including on Saturday Night Live with Demi Lovato and on Samantha Bee’s Full Frontal with Lizzo. She has performed in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Preservation Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, The Jazz Gallery, the Blue Note, and the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center, among others.

Join us in the Museum garden as we groove to the beats of the West Indies with performances by Newark-based artists Redddaz, DJ Skelly, Mr. Challenger and Krave Dancers. NMOA celebrates New Jersey’s rich Caribbean community with music and dance performances that will transport you to the islands with emcee DJ MD. The Arts in the Garden series is a partnership between The Newark Museum of Art & New Jersey Symphony Orchestra to bring you a vibrant outdoor series of concerts, films, and cultural celebrations. All programs will take place in the Museum’s Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden with a limited capacity and safety guidelines to ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. No exceptions.

The Allman Brothers Band played so many shows at Fillmore East that they were sometimes called "Bill Graham's house band". At his insistence, they were the last band to perform on the Fillmore East stage before it finally closed. LIVE AT THE FILLMORE™, The World's Greatest Tribute to The Allman Brothers Band has, for over a decade, performed the music of The Allman Brothers Band with the highest level of musicianship and authenticity. Saturday, June 26th marks the 50th anniversary of the final public concerts at Fillmore East in 1971. To commemorate this auspicious occasion in music history LIVE AT THE FILLMORE is performing two shows at Cutting Room NYC, 44 E 32nd St, New York, NY 10016 and exactly recreating the early and late show sets by The Allman Brothers Band!

Newarker Charisa Rouse, contemporary violinist and vocalist, has devoted her career to challenging every preconception of what the violin (and violinist!) can accomplish in contemporary music. The Arts in the Garden series is a partnership between The Newark Museum of Art & New Jersey Symphony Orchestra to bring you a vibrant outdoor series of concerts, films, and cultural celebrations. All programs will take place in the Museum’s Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden with a limited capacity and safety guidelines to ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. No exceptions.