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Nimbus Dance returns to NJPAC! The boundary-pushing, community-driven modern dance ensemble performs a special program as part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival—including the world premiere of Raucous Caucus Tango, a collaboration with GRAMMY® Award-winning tango virtuoso Pedro Giraudo. This creative mash-up of bawdy storytelling, slapstick humor, and exquisite choreography pokes fun at our electoral process, set to the passionate, dramatic rhythms of Argentine tango.

An evening with the Freddie Hendrix Organ Group and the Davis Whitfield Trio, presented by Nimbus Arts Center and Riverview Jazz. Freddie Hendrix, one of the "most in-demand trumpeters in Jazz" boasts performance credits with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra and The Christian McBride Big Band, and with superstars Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Alicia Keys. Davis Whitfield, whose sound has been compared to McCoy Tyner and Thelonius Monk, is an emerging presence in the NYC Jazz scene.

Super Video Bros is a music video comedy show where comics watch music videos suggested by the audience and talk shit. There's sketches, prizes, and more! If you love music and comedy, come thru! Hosted by Mike Brown from Full Frontal with Samantha Bee & Comedy Central and Dillon Stevenson from Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas on HBO, featuring Ariel Leaty of What's Eating You Pod? Featuring: Rae Sanni (A Black Lady Sketch Show) Tawanda Gona (Desus & Mero) DonWill (Ziwe)

As New York's live music scene comes roaring back to life, East Village venue Drom brings live jazz back to the neighborhood with their new NYC Summer Jazz Series. While such storied jazz venues as Tonic and The Stone are long gone from the neighborhood, and other beloved rooms like The Pyramid Club went permanently dark during the pandemic, Drom keeps the flame of live music burning, and celebrates the end of our collective lockdown by going big. Thurs, July 29 - Mingus Big Band

Announcing a long-awaited collaboration with dancer, and lyricist Joseph Webb and Jazz and Blues pianist, Lafayette Harris Jr. True to their “Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk” Broadway roots, the duo will incorporate live music, poetry, emceeing, and tap dance. Setlist will include: Naima by John Coltrane Billy’s Bounce by Charlie Parker Cute by Frank Foster Nutty by Thelonious Monk Microphone Check 1212, an original composition by Lafayette Harris and Joe Webb

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.

Part of The Newark Museum of Art's Community Day: Juneteenth. Learn about the art and symbolism of stepping with Soul Steps and the role of this dance style within the African American community in this dynamic program. Soul Steps brings this explosive art form to the stage in a high-energy performance that combines percussive movement, hip-hop rhythms, and call and response.

Being & Becoming was formed in 2017 by composer and trumpet player Peter Evans. The name of the band, drawn from the writing of Sufi writer and musician Inyat Khan, reflects the group's commitment to the challenge of spontaneous creativity. Evans' compositions for the band draw from a wide variety of sources, traditional and experimental, with a grounding in improvisational idioms, notated concert music and an array of experimental approaches. Being & Becoming's debut album was released in 2020 on More is More records in both vinyl and digital formats. https://peterevansmusic.bandcamp.com/album/being-becoming RSVP to receive YouTube link shortly before stream starts.

The Second Annual Creative Writing Workshop is comprised of two sections. July 12-15, is focused on poetry. August 2-5, is focused on short stories. ACCA is seeking youth ages 13-21 who are inspired to write and can do it all day every day. These Creative writing Workshops are designed to give the young writer time, a mentor, and space to write. Lunch is provided. The cost is free to participants. However, they must agree to attend consistently and participate in presenting their works-in-progress on Saturday, August 14, 2021, including set-up and break-down. Presentation at 7pm.

Caroline Davis -alto saxophone
Angelica Sanchez -piano & synthesizer
Chris Tordini -acoustic & electric bass
Kengchakaj -live coding
Selina Trepp -live visuals

Sets at 7.30pm + 9.30pm ET