Bob Mould Solo Electric

Artist Opener: J. Robbins

Friday, September 13 at 8PM

Experience singer-songwriter and Rock legend Bob Mould’s prolific solo performance at SOPAC!  With a catalog of over 250 songs—one of which was the theme of TV’s The Daily Show—Mould has served as a creative north star to legions of musicians ranging from Dave Grohl to Billie Joe Armstrong. Rolling Stone calls his music “jaw-dropping!”

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An Evening with Roger McGuinn

Saturday, September 14 at 8PM

A member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Roger McGuinn is a founding member of one of the most influential psychedelic rock bands of the 1960s: the Byrds, with Gene Clark and David Crosby. From his signature 12 string Rickenbacker sound, to his instantly recognizable vocals on hits like "Turn, Turn, Turn," "Eight Miles High," and "Mr. Tambourine Man," McGuinn doesn't just make music, he makes history.  Don’t miss this legendary Rock star and Folk artist at SOPAC this fall!

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The Dizzy Gillespie Afro-Latin Experience

Friday, September 20 at 8PM

History has produced its share of great artists and great people — John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie was both. Celebrate the legendary trumpeter and band leader’s legacy at SOPAC! Led by Dizzy’s long-time bassist, musical director, and SOPAC Jazz in the Loft curator John Lee, alongside Dizzy’s former drummer Tommy Campbell, this septet delivers an evening of hard-swinging bebop and Afro-Cuban sounds, lyrical melodies, and blistering solos you don’t want to miss!

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The Jimmy Vivino Band

Friday, September 27 at 8PM

Jimmy Vivino, better known as "Jimmy V", is bringing his signature Blues sound to SOPAC! Best known for serving as Conan O’Brien’s musical director, guitarist, and bandleader for 26 years, Jimmy V’s experience in the music industry predates that by more than 20 years.  Don’t miss this Blues visionary at SOPAC this fall!

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Suzanne Vega Old Songs, New Songs, & Other Songs

Saturday, September 28 at 8PM

Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega has been making “vital, inventive music” (NPR Music) throughout the course of her decades-long career.  Don’t miss her as she brings her distinctive, “clear, unwavering voice” (Rolling Stone) to SOPAC this fall!

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Texas Flood A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn

Sunday, September 29 at 7:30PM

All the way from North Texas, experience one of the premier Blues bands and tributes to Stevie Ray Vaughn at SOPAC!  Texas Flood’s in-your-face, high-energy show infuses Blues classics with a uniquely raw new Blues sound.  This is a night of Blues magic you don’t want to miss!

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Jazz 'n the Hall Concert Series Lionel Hampton Big Band

Presented by the Seton Hall University Arts Council

Tuesday, October 1 at 7:30PM

Winner of the 2021 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the Lionel Hampton Big Band returns to SOPAC as part of this season’s Jazz ’n the Hall Concert Series presented by Seton Hall University’s Arts Council. For this anticipated event, high-level student Jazz musicians perform alongside the Grammy Award-winning members of the Lionel Hampton Big Band.

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Laughs in the Loft Hosted by Joe Larson

This event is eligible for the new
SOPAC Loft Multibuy Package.

Wednesday, October 2 at 7:30PM

It's "a comedy cure for the midweek blues!" (Baristanet)  Hosted by comedian Joe Larson, Laughs in the Loft features stand-up comics from our own South Orange-Maplewood community, Brooklyn and beyond. Each Laughs in the Loft event features several comedians in a New York City-style showcase. The talent is announced approximately two weeks prior to each show.  You never know who might drop in!  Intended for mature audiences. Recommended for ages 18 and up.  

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NJBEC Presents Inaugural NJ Empowerment Awards

Thursday, October 10 at 6PM

Calling all individuals who champion diversity, inclusion, democracy, and civic participation!  Attend the Inaugural Empowerment Awards and Fundraiser. This momentous event will celebrate the people and organizations on the frontlines of promoting inclusive democracy, racial justice policy, and civic participation.

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Cabaret in the Loft SOPAC’s Hallo-QWEEN Spooktacular

This event is eligible for the new
SOPAC Loft Multibuy Package.

Sunday, October 27 at 7PM

"Come Sisters... We FLY!" Grab your broomsticks and fly to SOPAC for a night of drag and ghoulish frivolity! Join the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus, and some of your other favorite horror characters for our first Halloween Drag Show. Wear a costume, if you so choose, for your chance to win a special prize. It's going to be spooky, fabulous and fun!

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Masters of the Telecaster Ft GE Smith, Larry Campbell, Jim Weider

Saturday, November 2 at 8PM

With three of the most prolific rock guitarists in the world GE Smith (SNL / Roger Waters band), Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan / Levon Helm band), Jim Weider (The Band), this is sure to be a historic night. Playing tunes from Roy Buchanan, Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Stevie Winwood and Bo Diddley to the Rolling Stones and more! Don’t miss the masters at SOPAC this fall!

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Classical Concert Series

Presented by the Seton Hall University Arts Council & co-sponsored by the Seton Hall Charles and Joan Alberto Italian Studies Institute and Classical Concert Series

Thursday, November 7 at 6:30PM

Seton Hall University Arts Council presents its annual Classical Concert Series at SOPAC! Experience a delightful evening of romantic comedy as the MidAtlantic Symphony Orchestra, Soloists, and Seton Hall University Choir under the direction of Jason Tramm perform a fully-staged production of Gaetano Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore. 

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Laughs in the Loft Hosted by Joe Larson

This event is eligible for the new
SOPAC Loft Multibuy Package.

Wednesday, November 13 at 7:30PM

It's "a comedy cure for the midweek blues!" (Baristanet)  Hosted by comedian Joe Larson, Laughs in the Loft features stand-up comics from our own South Orange-Maplewood community, Brooklyn and beyond. Each Laughs in the Loft event features several comedians in a New York City-style showcase. The talent is announced approximately two weeks prior to each show.  You never know who might drop in!  Intended for mature audiences. Recommended for ages 18 and up.  

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The Bad Plus

Thursday, November 14 at 7PM

The Bad Plus shares new music from their November 2024 release Complex Emotions live at SOPAC! Engaging audiences through a shared originality among band members and a fierce commitment to invention, this critically acclaimed quartet rivets each new generation of listeners. For more than two decades, the band has delivered thrilling live performances that center improvisation, a bold sense of creativity, and the spirit of adventure. Help celebrate the release of Complex Emotions on the SOPAC Mainstage!

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Ladies of Laughter

Thursday, November 21 at 7:30PM

Now known as “The Careerbuilder for Women in Comedy,” Ladies of Laughter boasts a roster of former competition participants that includes Amy Schumer, Tammy Pescatelli, and Big Bang Theory star Melissa Rauch, among many others. This night of hilarity will feature the hilarious Regina DeCicco, Erin Maguire, Ruthy Ferrera, and Carla Ulbrich! Get your tickets today!  

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The Last Waltz Celebration Featuring The THE BAND Band & Special Guests

Saturday, November 23 at 8PM

The THE BAND Band is back at SOPAC! The THE BAND Band is the only nationally touring group dedicated exclusively to bringing the music of Rock & Roll’s legendary The Band to life.  With authentic, true-to-form renditions of their extraordinary repertoire, The THE BAND Band delivers everything from The Band’s hit songs to cuts from their classic albums and collaborations with Bob Dylan.

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Giants of Jazz

Saturday, November 30 at 8PM

Join us for what has become a legendary event in South Orange, featuring the convergence of countless Jazz greats in an unforgettable evening of music. Curated by Jazz legend and South Orange resident John Lee, this celebration of Jazz music is the perfect event for Jazz lovers everywhere.

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Laughs in the Loft Hosted by Joe Larson

This event is eligible for the new
SOPAC Loft Multibuy Package.

Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30PM

It's "a comedy cure for the midweek blues!" (Baristanet)  Hosted by comedian Joe Larson, Laughs in the Loft features stand-up comics from our own South Orange-Maplewood community, Brooklyn and beyond. Each Laughs in the Loft event features several comedians in a New York City-style showcase. The talent is announced approximately two weeks prior to each show.  You never know who might drop in!  Intended for mature audiences. Recommended for ages 18 and up.  

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Holiday Stomp With The Hot Sardines

Friday, December 6 at 8PM

Fueled by the belief that classic Jazz feeds the heart and soul, the Hot Sardines are on a mission to make old sounds new again and prove that joyful music can bring people together in a disconnected world.  Praised by The Times London as “simply phenomenal,” The Hot Sardines’ brassy horn arrangements, rollicking piano melodies, and nostalgic vocals will transport viewers to a different Jazz era.  Get your tickets today!

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Beatles vs. Stones A Musical Showdown

Saturday, December 7 at 7:30PM

The British Invasion brought us the two most popular rock groups of all time, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, as well as the liveliest debate in rock history - which band is the greatest? These two legendary bands will engage in an on-stage, mash-up duel featuring internationally renowned tribute bands, Abbey Road and Satisfaction - The International Rolling Stones Show.

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Mandy Gonzalez Home for the Holidays

Presented in partnership
with SOMA Stage.

Sunday, December 8 at 7:30PM

South Orange resident and Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez possesses one of the most powerful and versatile contemporary voices of our time.  You don’t want to miss her evening of seasonal cheer and delight as Gonzalez serenades audience members with a wide array of beloved holiday standards, including "Feliz Navidad," "All I Want for Christmas is You," and "Into the Unknown" from Disney's Frozen II.

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Valerie Simpson & Friends Sing Ashford & Simpson

Saturday, December 14 at 8PM

Valerie Simpson is back at SOPAC! 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. The duo penned timeless hits such as, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand,” and “I’m Every Woman” for Chaka Khan, Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, and other icons before embarking on a performing career of their own.

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Nefesh Mountain The Love & Light Tour

Sunday, December 15 at 7:30PM

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. The band's creators, dynamic husband and wife team Eric Lindberg and Doni Zasloff, have created and refined a sound all their own, bonding Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Jazz, and Blues — and revealing a shared mastery as songwriters, instrumentalists, and consummate performers.

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Cabaret in the Loft

This event is eligible for the new
SOPAC Loft Multibuy Package.

Sunday, January 12 at 7PM

Entering it's third year, Cabaret in the Loft is quickly becoming a SOPAC audience favorite!  Drawing on the wealth of talent from the greater SOMA area—or the place “where Broadway comes home to sleep” (The New York Times)—Curator Matthew Luminello puts together a series of intimate storytelling and unforgettable performances perfect for any Broadway lover.  Get your family and friends together for this 54-Below experience west of the Hudson River, right here in South Orange!

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Laughs in the Loft Hosted by Joe Larson

This event is eligible for the new
SOPAC Loft Multibuy Package.

Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30PM

It's "a comedy cure for the midweek blues!" (Baristanet)  Hosted by comedian Joe Larson, Laughs in the Loft features stand-up comics from our own South Orange-Maplewood community, Brooklyn and beyond. Each Laughs in the Loft event features several comedians in a New York City-style showcase. The talent is announced approximately two weeks prior to each show.  You never know who might drop in!  Intended for mature audiences. Recommended for ages 18 and up.  

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Laughs in the Loft Hosted by Joe Larson

This event is eligible for the new
SOPAC Loft Multibuy Package.

Wednesday, March 5 at 7:30PM

It's "a comedy cure for the midweek blues!" (Baristanet)  Hosted by comedian Joe Larson, Laughs in the Loft features stand-up comics from our own South Orange-Maplewood community, Brooklyn and beyond. Each Laughs in the Loft event features several comedians in a New York City-style showcase. The talent is announced approximately two weeks prior to each show.  You never know who might drop in!  Intended for mature audiences. Recommended for ages 18 and up.  

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Cabaret in the Loft

This event is eligible for the new
SOPAC Loft Multibuy Package.

Sunday, March 9 at 7PM

Entering it's third year, Cabaret in the Loft is quickly becoming a SOPAC audience favorite!  Drawing on the wealth of talent from the greater SOMA area—or the place “where Broadway comes home to sleep” (The New York Times)—Curator Matthew Luminello puts together a series of intimate storytelling and unforgettable performances perfect for any Broadway lover.  Get your family and friends together for this 54-Below experience west of the Hudson River, right here in South Orange!

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Laughs in the Loft Hosted by Joe Larson

This event is eligible for the new
SOPAC Loft Multibuy Package.

Wednesday, April 2 at 7:30PM

It's "a comedy cure for the midweek blues!" (Baristanet)  Hosted by comedian Joe Larson, Laughs in the Loft features stand-up comics from our own South Orange-Maplewood community, Brooklyn and beyond. Each Laughs in the Loft event features several comedians in a New York City-style showcase. The talent is announced approximately two weeks prior to each show.  You never know who might drop in!  Intended for mature audiences. Recommended for ages 18 and up.  

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Laughs in the Loft Hosted by Joe Larson

This event is eligible for the new
SOPAC Loft Multibuy Package.

Wednesday, May 14 at 7:30PM

It's "a comedy cure for the midweek blues!" (Baristanet)  Hosted by comedian Joe Larson, Laughs in the Loft features stand-up comics from our own South Orange-Maplewood community, Brooklyn and beyond. Each Laughs in the Loft event features several comedians in a New York City-style showcase. The talent is announced approximately two weeks prior to each show.  You never know who might drop in!  Intended for mature audiences. Recommended for ages 18 and up.  

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Laughs in the Loft Hosted by Joe Larson

This event is eligible for the new
SOPAC Loft Multibuy Package.

Wednesday, June 4 at 7:30PM

It's "a comedy cure for the midweek blues!" (Baristanet)  Hosted by comedian Joe Larson, Laughs in the Loft features stand-up comics from our own South Orange-Maplewood community, Brooklyn and beyond. Each Laughs in the Loft event features several comedians in a New York City-style showcase. The talent is announced approximately two weeks prior to each show.  You never know who might drop in!  Intended for mature audiences. Recommended for ages 18 and up.  

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