Jammin' in the Loft Moore’s Lounge Players The Ultimate Jazz Jam

Wednesday, April 24 at 7PM

Join us for an unforgettable Jazz performance and the ultimate Jazz jam experience led by one of the longest running Jazz jam bands, Moore’s Lounge Players!  Curated by Gregory Burrus Productions, SOPAC’s newest series brings talented local bands taking the local music scene by force to the next level with an intimate and energetic experience in The Loft at SOPAC! Get your tickets today!

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Ladies of Laughter Funny & Fabulous Tour

Friday, April 26 at 8PM

Don’t miss the final night of all-female comedy at SOPAC!  This night of hilarity will feature 2012 Ladies of Laughter Finalist Julia Scotti and 2016 Ladies of Laughter Professional winner Kelly MacFarland, Kathryn Holmes, and Kate Nichols! Get ready to laugh the night away!

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Jazz in the Loft Willie Williams Quartet

Sunday, April 28 at 7PM

Award-winning saxophonist Willie Williams is coming to SOPAC!  As the closing performance of this season’s Jazz in the Loft series, Williams promises smooth and sultry melodies inspired by his career mentors including Don Patterson, Groove Homes, Charles Earland, and T.S. Monk among many others.

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Book Launch Shifted Construction Plate A Book of Paintings and Poems

Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30PM

Closeout April as National Poetry Month with a reading from the new Shifted Construction Plate, a limited edition hardcover fine arts book of paintings by Mikel Frank and poems by Judith Christian.  Come experience the strong bond between poetry and visual art by seeing the abstract paintings while hearing the surprising and wide-ranging poems they prompted.  Join us as the artist and poet comment on inspiration and the creative process.  Books will be available for purchase.

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Laughs in the Loft Hosted by Joe Larson

Wednesday, May 1 at 7:30PM

Join us for Laughs in the Loft, a monthly series featuring stand-up comics from our own backyard, 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.

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Richie Furay A Final Farewell Concert & 80th Birthday Celebration

Presented by Nancy and David Fine Jewels

Saturday, May 4 at 7:30PM

Happy Birthday Richie Furay! Join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member as he celebrates his 80th birthday at SOPAC!  Ten years ago, Richie’s 70th birthday concert at SOPAC included special and surprise guests Rusty Young & George Grantham of Poco, and Mark Volman of The Turtles. This show will be Richie’s “final farewell concert” at SOPAC with his eight-member band as he retires from a music career of nearly 60 years of touring.

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The Herb + Milly Iris Gallery presents INSPIRED MINDS Opening Reception

Pictured: Seeing His Shadow by Carlos Sanchez

Thursday, May 16 at 5PM

Join us for the opening reception of this year's INSPIRED MINDS: Young Artist Exhibition, the latest exhibition in The Herb + Milly Iris Gallery. This is a juried exhibit of art by Essex County high school students. Each year, thousands of submissions are juried by a panel of distinguished artists, photographers, museum curators, and arts advocates. The result is an exciting and eclectic body of work from the perspective of young emerging artists. Free and open to public.

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SOPAC Spring Auction

Online: Monday, May 13 - Sunday, May 19
In Person: Thursday, May 16 at 5:30PM

Join us in The Loft at SOPAC for a one-night-only in-person viewing of our Spring Auction items!  This evening of fundraising and fellowship will include music, food, and the opportunity to walk away with spectacular prizes!

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Mark Lettieri Group

Friday, May 17 at 8PM

Grammy-winning guitarist, composer, producer, and instructor Mark Lettieri has been heralded as, "a bright emerging star in the guitar world” by Jazz Guitar Today, who lauds his contributions to music as “groundbreaking” and “genre-bending.”  You don’t want to miss him and his internationally renowned quartet at SOPAC!

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NJBEC Presents Inaugural NJ Empowerment Awards

Saturday, May 18 at 7PM

We invite you to attend New Jersey Black Empowerment Coalition's (NJBEC) inaugural NJ Empowerment Awards and Fundraiser. This momentous event will celebrate the individuals and organizations on the frontlines of strengthening democracy, fostering generational wealth, and cultivating the next generation of engaged citizens.

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Blues in the Loft Debra Devi & Dean Shot

Sunday, May 19 at 7PM

Bring your friends and family together in The Loft at SOPAC for an intimate evening of world-class Blues music.  Curated by Mike Griot, this evening filled with luxurious harmonies and swingin’ rhythms is perfect for any Blues lover will feature Blues and Rock guitarist Debra Devi and guitarist Dean Shot.

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SOMA backStage Reading Series New Play: THINGS WITH FRIENDS By Kristoffer Diaz

Friday, May 31 at 7PM
Sunday, June 2 at 3PM

Be the first to experience Kristoffer Diaz’s new play, THINGS WITH FRIENDS, and share your thoughts with the creative team in a talkback!  Part of the SOMA backStage Reading Series, Diaz introduces his newest protagonists, Adele and Burt as they throw a dinner party for their dearest friends. The George Washington Bridge and Brooklyn Battery Tunnel have collapsed into their respective rivers. The steak is on the stove.  Don't miss this professional reading in the Loft at SOPAC!

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SOMA backStage Reading Series New Musical: SHE REACHED FOR HEAVEN By Oliver Houser & Hunter Bird

Saturday, June 1 at 3PM
Sunday, June 2 at 7PM

Be the first to hear Oliver Houser and Hunter Bird’s newest musical, SHE REACHED FOR HEAVEN, and share your thoughts with the creative team in a talkback!  Part of the SOMA backStage Reading Series, Houser and Bird introduce their newest protagonist, high schoolers Jes Holt and Cody. Set against the backdrop of the greatest drug crisis in our country’s history, She Reached for Heaven is an original coming-of-age story about the devastations of addiction, and one woman’s journey to choose life rather than escape it.  Don’t miss your chance to experience a professional reading of this musical in the Loft at SOPAC!

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An Evening with Paula Cole

Saturday, June 1 at 8PM

Grammy-nominated Paula Cole returns to SOPAC with her latest record Lo, a devastatingly personal and utterly gorgeous piece exploring how Cole navigates opening herself up to trust again after indelible blows of life.  Don’t miss this revolutionary artist sing her heart out on SOPAC’s Mainstage!

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Laughs in the Loft Hosted by Joe Larson

Wednesday, June 5 at 7:30PM

Join us for Laughs in the Loft, a monthly series featuring stand-up comics from our own backyard, 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.

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Lucy Kaplansky & Livingston Taylor

Friday, June 14 at 8PM

Don’t miss acclaimed singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky as she teams up with renowned songwriter and performer Livingston Taylor at SOPAC!  The New Yorker praises Kaplansky as “a truly gifted performer with a bag full of enchanting songs” and The Boston Globe lauds her as “the troubadour laureate of modern city folk.”  Livingston Taylor’s storied 50-year career has seen him perform with the likes of Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, Jimmy Buffett, and Jethro Tull.  Now they’re coming to SOPAC!  Get your tickets today!

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Jammin’ in the Loft

Wednesday, June 19 at 7PM

Experience your favorite bands up close and personal in SOPAC’s new Jammin’ in the Loft series.  Curated by Gregory Burrus Productions, this series brings talented local bands taking the local music scene by force to the next level with an intimate and energetic experience in The Loft at SOPAC! 

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Frontiers The World's Number One Tribute to Journey

Saturday, July 20 at 8PM

With Elaine Tuttle on vocals, Damon Marks on guitar, Paul Santana on keys, Marc Windler on bass, and Gerry Fortus on drums, Frontiers recreates the music of the band Journey to perfection, capturing every nuance, iconic riff, and all the feels.  Don’t miss this authentic Journey Rock & Roll experience at SOPAC!

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José James Presents 1978

Friday, September 6 at 8PM

Forward-looking, genre-defying Jazz singer for the hip-hop generation, José James brings his newest album 1978 to SOPAC!  This instant classic combines James’ deep love of Jazz and Hip-Hop with nods to R&B heroes Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, and Leon Ware. This promises to be an evening of Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop and more!  Don’t miss James’ energetic performance!  Get your tickets today!

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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 was one of the founding members 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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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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