Series: Special Events | South Orange Performing Arts Center

EventListImage400x300-night-before-pride-2

The Night Before Pride Party with DJ Ryan The Person

Saturday, June 10 at 10PM

Grab your friends, throw on your rainbow gear, and dance the night away at The Night Before Pride Party in the Loft at SOPAC! Celebrate the vibrant and passionate LGBTQIA+ community with a fabulous night of great music provided by DJ Ryan The Person. And don't miss your chance to mingle with up-and-coming R&B powerhouse AKENYA, who will attend the Party immediately following her performance on the SOPAC Mainstage. If you purchase tickets to both AKENYA’s concert and the Night Before Pride Party, you will receive a 25% discount off the total ticket price (to redeem this offer, use code PrideNight25 at time of purchase).

Buy Tickets

Learn More

Tony Awards Viewing Party

Sunday, June 11 at 7PM

Get Tickets

Celebrate Broadway's biggest night with your friends and neighbors at SOPAC! Get your crew together, wear your red carpet best, and view the 76th Annual Tony Awards on the big screen. Supporters and followers of North Jersey Pride have exclusive early access to tickets; please subscribe to their emailing list to access this exclusive offer. Act fast to secure the best seats for you and your friends!

Get Tickets

Learn More

Cabaret in the Loft SOPAC Celebrates Pride

Sunday, June 25 at 7PM

Buy Tickets

Join us for our first-ever Drag show in SOPAC's 16-year history!

Buy Tickets

Learn More

An Evening with Maggie Haberman

Sponsored by The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation

Friday, June 30 at 8PM

Buy Tickets

One of the most influential voices in national affairs journalism today, Pulitzer Prize winner Maggie Haberman opens audiences’ eyes with a remarkably informed perspective on power and politics in the nation’s capital. Don’t miss your opportunity to hear Maggie Haberman speak at SOPAC, with SOPAC Executive Director Stephen Beaudoin as moderator.

Buy Tickets

Learn More

EventListImage400x300-essex-funk-collective

South Orange Summer Nights Essex Funk Collective Presented by SOPAC

At Floods Hill in Meadowlands Park

Wednesday, July 5 at 7:30PM

Get your friends together for an evening filled with R&B, Funk, and Soul at Flood’s Hill in South Orange with the Essex Funk Collective! With their irresistible energy, incredible musicianship, and a setlist featuring classic hits and modern favorites, you can’t help but dance the night away!

Learn More

South Orange Summer Nights Gravy Train Presented by SOPAC

At Floods Hill in Meadowlands Park

Wednesday, July 12 at 7:30PM

Gravy Train is a three-piece acoustic group from Hoboken that has played all over New Jersey, including at SOMA’s own Fox and Falcon bar. They specialize in multi-part harmonies and have an affinity for putting their own spin on a wide variety of 90s music and Classic Rock songs. Come jam out with Gravy Train this summer at SOMA Summer Nights!

Learn More

South Orange Summer Nights Water Towers Presented by SOPAC

At Floods Hill in Meadowlands Park

Wednesday, July 19 at 7:30PM

Get your friends together for an evening of Rock & Roll at Flood’s Hill in South Orange and experience SOMA’s Indie Rock cover band Water Towers live!

Learn More

South Orange Summer Nights Blues People Presented by SOPAC

At Floods Hill in Meadowlands Park

Wednesday, July 26 at 7:30PM

Blues People is a New York/New Jersey band featuring Kelton Cooper on guitar, Mike Griot on bass, Ron Thompson on keyboard, and Gene Lake on drums. Don’t miss this talented group of NJ and SOMA locals as they show off their magnificent Blues riffs at South Orange Summer Nights!

Learn More