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Newark Museum Community Night: Block Party

  • Washington Park 33 Washington Street Newark, NJ, 07102 United States (map)

Saturday, October 9  
Community Night: Block Party, 6-9pm 
Location: Washington Park 
Free 

Join us to celebrate the debut of Three Half Lozenges, a site-specific light installation by Philip K. Smith III at the Museum’s Washington Street façade. Dance to the beats of DJ Shell Spin, as you experience a night of pure fluorescent fun! Peruse tables from Newark vendors featuring goods and delicious food, enjoy live demonstrations from Glassroots or take in a fashion show by Marco Hall, and so much more. This event will be a stop in the Newark Arts Festival. You don’t want to miss this party! 

Grab a bite to eat from Walla Burger or stop by the Newark Public Library’s Library Lounge in their courtyard for s’mores and firepits!  

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Vendors Include: 
Walla Burger 
Fern & Fossil  
Urban Glo 
NMOA Shop

Timeline:  

6pm Event begins, Food, Music, and Artmaking begins 

6:45pm Remarks by Mayor Baraka and Artist Philip K. Smith III 

7pm Debut of Three Half Lozenges installation 

7:30pm Marco Hall Fashion Show 

Earlier Event: October 9
Branch Brook Park Fest