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South Orange Summer Nights Workingmans Jed Presented by SOPAC & South Orange Village
Free concert at Floods Hill in Meadowlands Park

WED, JUL 29, 2026 at 7:30PM

The members of Workingman's Jed share a deep love for the Grateful Dead's timeless catalog, the songs, the jams, and the beautiful multi-part vocal harmonies that made the Dead like no one else. They design unique set lists for every show, weave songs together in original ways, and feed off the energy in the room to create performances that are familiar, yet always something new.

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Happy Hour in the Loft Featuring Local Heroes

FRI, AUG 7, 2026 at 6:30PM

Summer happy hour meets live music in the Loft! SOMA's own The Local Heroes, featuring the powerhouse vocals of Charlie Pollock and Diane Davis, serve up a rousing mix of Americana, Country, and Rock while you sip and socialize. General admission, cash bar.

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Cyrille Aimée Quartet

THU, SEP 10, 2026 at 7:30PM

Cyrille Aimée is a GRAMMY-nominated jazz vocalist whose multilingual, multicultural upbringing infuses her music with a warmth and range that is entirely her own. She blends jazz sophistication, Caribbean rhythm, and pop accessibility into something intimate, alive, and impossible to categorize.

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Isaiah Sharkey

SAT, SEP 12, 2026 at 7:30PM

GRAMMY Award winning guitarist, vocalist, and composer Isaiah Sharkey is one of contemporary music's most sought after artists, with credits alongside D'Angelo, John Mayer, Cory Henry, and Lalah Hathaway. His live show is a masterclass in groove, harmony, and emotional connection, and with his current release RED building serious momentum, this is a great moment to experience him live.

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The Unwitting Magician By Jeremy Dobrish

WED, SEP 16, 2026 at 7:00PM

The Unwitting Magician is a one-night-only theatrical event in which an actor performs a script they have truly never seen, and somehow, impossibly, pulls off real magic along the way. Created by director and playwright Jeremy Dobrish, it is a singular evening of wonder, surprise, and genuinely big questions about free will that nobody in the room, including the performer, will see coming.

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The Herb + Milly Iris Gallery presents unveiled26 SOMA Studio Tour Artists Opening Reception

THU, SEP 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM

The captivating preview exhibition of the 23rd Annual SOMA Studio Tour, unveiled26, goes on view in the Herb + Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC beginning SEP 17 and ending NOV 8. The carefully curated exhibition of works is the fifth tandem exhibition with the Tour and celebrates the talented artists within the SOMA community.

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Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East

FRI, SEP 18, 2026 at 7:30PM

The founder and dhol drummer of Brooklyn's beloved Red Baraat, composer and drummer Sunny Jain brings his acclaimed five-piece band Wild Wild East to SOPAC for a genre-defying journey through Bollywood, Punjabi folk, jazz, and psychedelic rock. Fresh off a viral NPR Tiny Desk Concert and tours of The Kennedy Center and Monterey Jazz Festival, Jain weaves his family's immigration story into music that is both deeply personal and electrifyingly alive.

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Liz Glazer Big Waitlist Energy

SAT, SEP 19, 2026 at 7:30PM

SOPAC favorite Liz Glazer - former tenured law professor, Tonight Show alum, and SOPAC fan favorite - returns with her new show, Big Waitlist Energy. Sharp, warm, and completely her own, Liz is exactly the kind of comedian who makes you laugh and think at the same time, often within the same sentence.

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Darlingside

FRI, SEP 25, 2026 at 7:30PM

Darlingside is a Boston-based folk-pop quartet praised by NPR, Rolling Stone, and The New Yorker for their exquisitely arranged harmonies and literary songwriting. Their acclaimed album Everything Is Alive weaves together baroque folk, orchestral richness, and deeply personal storytelling, and their live performances are exactly the kind of rare, transportive experience that reminds you why live music matters.

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Willie Nile

SAT, SEP 26, 2026 at 7:30PM

Praised by The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, the BBC, and Bono, rock legend Willie Nile is one of America's most celebrated and criminally underrated singer-songwriters. Known for electrifying live shows and a catalog steeped in the grit, heart, and poetry of American rock, an evening with Willie Nile is as good as it gets.

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Friends of The Brothers A Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band

FRI, OCT 2, 2026 at 7:30PM

Friends of the Brothers is the closest thing to a living continuation of the Allman Brothers Band, featuring musicians with deep personal ties to the original group. They bring the full depth, spirit, and improvisational fire of the ABB catalog to every stage they play.

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SOMI

SAT, OCT 3, 2026 at 7:30PM

Grammy nominated vocalist, composer, playwright, and Broadway star Somi is one of the most compelling and multidimensional artists in contemporary jazz. With her new album What Does It Take to Bloom? out in August, this is a rare and perfectly timed chance to experience her live.

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The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of David Bowie & More

SUN, OCT 11, 2026 at 12 PM

The Rock and Roll Playhouse is the largest kid-friendly live concert series in the country, bringing the music of rock's most iconic artists to families with children aged one to seven in a joyful, high-energy celebration of music and movement. Parents get to rock out to the songs they love while their little ones experience the magic of live music for the very first time.

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Blind Boys of Alabama A Tribute to Stevie Wonder’s
Songs In The Key of Life

THU, OCT 15, 2026 at 7:30PM

The Blind Boys of Alabama celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the classic Stevie Wonder album & More! Six-time GRAMMY winners and Lifetime Achievement honorees with a career spanning more than 70 years, Blind Boys of Alabama remain one of the most powerful live acts in American music. From the Jim Crow South to the world's greatest stages, their gospel rooted sound has always crossed every boundary it encounters, and a night with them is as close to a transcendent experience as a concert can get.

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The Improvised Shakespeare Company

FRI, OCT 16, 2026 at 7:30PM, SAT, OCT 17, 2026 at 7:30PM

The Improvised Shakespeare Company takes one audience suggestion and builds a complete, fully improvised Shakespearean play from scratch. No script, no rehearsal, no idea where it’s going until it gets there. A Chicago institution since 2005 and celebrated at venues from the Kennedy Center to the Soho Theatre in London, their show is as funny, surprising, and as thrilling as live performance gets.

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PANTO’s Cinderella

SAT, NOV 14, 2026 at 1PM

Bullied by her two cruel step-sisters, Cinder’s future looks bleak until her Fairy Godmother casts a magical spell to send her to the royal ball. How will the prince ever find her when she flees at the stroke of midnight, leaving behind a single glass slipper? This enchanting tale is brought to life in a musical production in true Panto Company USA fashion, featuring original modern songs and overflowing with humor. True to the story, it promises to entertain audiences of all ages and, of course, a happy ending.

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

SUN, NOV 15, 2026 at 7:30PM

The THE BAND Band has spent 17 years bringing the iconic catalog of The Band to life with soulful, authentic performances worthy of the originals. From Music From Big Pink to The Last Waltz, expect a night of Americana roots music that reminds you just how timeless these songs really are.

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Ladies of Laughter

THU, NOV 19, 2026 at 7:30PM

Ladies of Laughter, the celebrated national comedy competition known as "The Careerbuilder for Women in Comedy," brings four standout comedians to SOPAC for a night of nonstop laughs. Featuring late night veteran Carmen Lynch, national headliner Monique Latise, theatrical comedy royalty Sheba Mason, and rising star Ellen Feeney, this is an evening that proves the funniest voices in the room are often the women in it.

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back to BACK TO BLACK: the Amy Winehouse Celebration Featuring Remember Jones

FRI, NOV 20, 2026 at 7:30PM

Remember Jones presents Back to Black: The Amy Winehouse Celebration, a Rolling Stone–recognized tribute performing the complete 2006 GRAMMY-winning album, plus more Amy favorites, with a 12-piece band and five vocalists. It's the anniversary celebration that one of music's most beloved albums truly deserves.

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Shemekia Copeland & Jontavious Willis

SAT, NOV 21, 2026 at 7:30PM

Blues powerhouse Shemekia Copeland, hailed by the Washington Post as "the greatest blues singer of her generation," joins GRAMMY nominated Georgia phenom Jontavious Willis for a rare co-headline evening of roots music that spans generations and styles. Two of the most compelling blues artists performing today, one unforgettable night.

Giants of Jazz

SAT, NOV 28, 2026 at 7:30PM

Giants of Jazz is SOPAC's annual celebration of all-star jazz, curated by Grammy winner John Lee and featuring some of the most celebrated names in the music's history. One night, one stage, and the kind of spontaneous, joyful magic that keeps this beloved South Orange tradition selling out year after year.

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Nate Smith

FRI, DEC 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Two-time GRAMMY-winning drummer, composer, and bandleader Nate Smith, one of the most in-demand musicians of his generation, headlines an evening of groove-driven jazz and roots music.

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Dar Williams

SUN, DEC 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Dar Williams is a beloved American folk songwriter with thirteen albums, a playwright's gift for character, and a genuine devotion to community and connection. Her latest album, Hummingbird Highway, finds her at her most nuanced and alive, and her live performances are exactly the kind of warm, intimate experience that reminds you what folk music is for.

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Cherry Poppin Daddies WWII Tiki Xmas Canteen

THU, DEC 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Cherry Poppin' Daddies have spent years as one of America's most accomplished swing and jazz acts. Expect an elegant, theatrical evening of Great American Songbook classics delivered with deep musical knowledge, lush arrangements, and the kind of showmanship that makes the whole room feel like 1938.

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Martin Sexton Live Wide Open Tour

FRI, DEC 11, 2026 at 7:30PM

Martin Sexton brings his soul-marinated voice, acoustic guitar, and legendary live show to SOPAC in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open, his critically acclaimed double vinyl live album. Praised by Billboard, Rolling Stone, the Wall Street Journal, and John Mayer himself, Sexton is the rare performer who makes every show feel like a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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Frosty: A Musical Adventure By Catherine Bush and Dax Dupuy

SAT, DEC 12, 2026 at 1PM

The magic of the holiday season comes to life in this heartwarming musical about a young orphan named Billy and the snowman, Frosty, he brings to life with a magical hat. Can Frosty help Billy find his real family in time for Christmas? Join them on a thrilling quest through New York City as they discover that the real magic of the season is love.

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Take 6 Spread Love for Christmas

FRI, DEC 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Take 6 is a six-time GRAMMY-winning a cappella sextet whose forty-year career has spanned gospel, jazz, and R&B, with collaborators ranging from Quincy Jones and Whitney Houston to Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles. Their live performances, built entirely on six extraordinary human voices, are the kind of experience that stays with you long after the last note fades.

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Jazz in the LOFT

SUN, JAN 10, 2027 at 7:30PM

Jazz in the Loft is SOPAC’s premier jazz series, curated by Grammy-winning producer John Lee and showcasing some of today’s most exciting and innovative artists. Experience world-class jazz in an intimate setting.

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The Adventures of Harold
and the Purple Crayon

SAT, JAN 30, 2027 at 1PM

One evening, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight - but there wasn't any moon, and there wasn't a path, so he simply drew them. Thus begins the beloved adventure of Harold and his Purple Crayon. Resourceful and brave, Harold creates the world he wants to explore using nothing but his imagination - jetting to Mars, joining a circus, and rescuing a princess in an enchanted castle. Enchantment Theatre's production brings it all to life with life-size puppets, pantomime, dance, magic, and original music.

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Jazz in the LOFT

SUN, FEB 7, 2027 at 7:30PM

Jazz in the Loft is SOPAC’s premier jazz series, curated by Grammy-winning producer John Lee and showcasing some of today’s most exciting and innovative artists. Experience world-class jazz in an intimate setting.

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Jazz in the LOFT

SUN, MAR 7, 2027 at 7:30PM

Jazz in the Loft is SOPAC’s premier jazz series, curated by Grammy-winning producer John Lee and showcasing some of today’s most exciting and innovative artists. Experience world-class jazz in an intimate setting.

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Peter Pan

SAT, MAR 20, 2027
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Adapted by Catherine Bush from the novel by J.M. Barrie. Wendy and her brothers love to play make-believe in their nursery. Then one night, a young boy named Peter Pan and his fairy friend Tinkerbell fly into the nursery window and whisk them away to a Neverland filled with Lost Boys, pirates, and a man-eating crocodile. Brought thrillingly to life with six quick-changing actors, the Barter Players make this an adventure you will never forget. The 10AM showing is designed for children and families with sensory sensitivities, with adjusted lighting, sound, and an open house for free movement.

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Jazz in the LOFT

SUN, APR 4, 2027 at 7:30PM

Jazz in the Loft is SOPAC’s premier jazz series, curated by Grammy-winning producer John Lee and showcasing some of today’s most exciting and innovative artists. Experience world-class jazz in an intimate setting.

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Clifford the Big Red Dog:
The Musical

SUN, MAY 23, 2027 at 12PM

This musical brings everyone's favorite oversized pup to the SOPAC stage in a joyful, laugh-filled celebration of friendship, belonging, and unconditional love from TheatreWorksUSA. When Emily Elizabeth's giant love makes Clifford grow into a giant, the two head to Birdwell Island for big adventures, big laughs, and a heartwarming reminder that what makes you different just might make you a hero.