Felina Steak (101 W Orange Ave) is hosting a Savor & Sip.

Join us for a special dinner featuring Cakebread Cellars wines, paired with a chef-curated menu that highlights seasonal ingredients, bold flavors, and classic Napa elegance.

Menu

Course 1

Fluke Crudo .

Fennel, Blood Orange, Micro Chive

Paired Perfectly with
North Coast Sauvignon Blanc

Course 2

Lobster

Risotto, Baby Kale, Parmesan

Paired Perfectly with
Napa Valley Chardonnay

Course 3

Herb Roasted Porchetta

Polenta, Madeira Reduction

Paired Perfectly with

Napa Valley Merlot

Course 4

Dry-Aged Striploin

Potato Pave, Garlic Spinach, Bordelaise

Paired Perfectly with
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Dessert

Chefs’ selection of Petit Fours

Lose an hour and gain a free morning of fun at The Learning Experience’s Spring Fling on Sunday, March 8 from 10AM to 12PM. Families are invited to shake off the winter chill and enjoy a lively morning filled with storytime, hands-on crafts, sweet treats, and special giveaways.

Settle in for storytime with Ms. Keisha from the South Orange Public Library and The ChatterBox Books, then stick around for creative activities and snacks from Bakes by Izzy. It is the perfect excuse to get out of the house, welcome the new season, and spend a relaxed Sunday morning together.

This event is free and open to all ages and takes place at The Learning Experience, 109 W South Orange Ave. Spring Fling is featured as part of Downtown on Display, celebrating local businesses through unique community events.

Sip, Savor, and Unwind!

Join us for a special dinner for featuring Cakebread Cellars wines, paired with a chef-curated menu that highlights seasonal ingredients, bold flavors, and classic Napa elegance!

Stroll, taste, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where flavors shine and good vibes flow, perfect for a night out with friends or a cozy date night. Tickets are $125 per person. Cheers to indulging your senses!

Felina Steak South Orange

101 W South Orange Ave

Lunar Fest NJ Returns to Maplewood for Its Seventh Year, Celebrating Culture, Community, and the Arrival of Spring

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. – On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Lunar Fest NJ returns to The Woodland (60 Woodland

Road) for its 7th annual celebration of the Lunar New Year, marking the arrival of spring and the beginning

of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. Organized by SOMA Cross Cultural Works, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

organization, the festival will celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse.

In lunisolar tradition, the Horse symbolizes energy, independence, strength, and perseverance. The Fire

Horse, in particular, represents a time of bold change, forward momentum, and new

opportunities—making it a fitting theme for a community celebration rooted in connection, creativity, and

growth.

Running from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., this free, family-friendly festival will feature cultural performances,

interactive children’s activities, local AAPI vendors, and festive foods. Lunar Fest NJ highlights traditions from

across the Asian diaspora and invites the wider community to come together in celebration and learning.

Since its founding in 2019, Lunar Fest NJ has grown into a beloved annual tradition in the SOMA community,

drawing hundreds of attendees each year and fostering cross-cultural understanding through art, performance,

and shared experience.

The 2026 festival is made possible through the generous support of community partners and sponsors,

including SOMA Cross Cultural Works, Maplewood Arts & Recreation, and Seton Hall University.

Get Involved:

Community support is essential to keeping Lunar Fest NJ free and accessible.

● Volunteer: Community members are invited to assist with event planning and day-of activities. Contact

lunarfestnj@somaccw.org.

● Donate: Donations are tax-deductible and directly support festival programming. Donate via Venmo

@soma-ccw.

● Sponsor: Local businesses and organizations can gain meaningful visibility by sponsoring Lunar Fest

NJ. Sponsorship inquiries may be directed to lunarfestnj@somaccw.org.

● Press photos are available here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1y9RMBw3RtPS0_cmxCftEcscQTB9MYN6W

For event updates, follow Lunar Fest NJ on Facebook and Instagram.

Contact:

lunarfestnj@somaccw.org

Join South Orange Downtown, South Orange Village, and CINC on Saturday, February 28 from 6PM to 8PM to celebrate culture, creativity, and community at our Black History Month Paint and Sip. Enjoy an engaging evening of art and connection with music by DJ Terry setting the tone as you paint, mingle, and celebrate together.

The cost is $10 per person plus processing fees. Complimentary appetizers and beverages will be provided.

Advance sign up is required and space is limited. Come create, celebrate, and enjoy a meaningful night honoring Black history through art and community.

Celebrate Galentine’s Day on Sat Feb 28 from 11AM - 6PM with Love You Girl Boutique at 76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 02. Enjoy complimentary beverages, festive vibes, and a special goodie bag while supplies last. Bring a friend, shop together, and celebrate friendship in style.

Erasing South Orange’s Borders
Black History Month Run/Walk — Saturdays in February 

Join South Orange resident Stephanie Lawson Muhammad, founder of Erasing Essex’s Borders, for a powerful guided run/walk exploring the historic borders that shaped South Orange—and how those boundaries have impacted African Americans over the past 150 years.

Each route is approximately 3.1 miles (5K) and highlights meaningful locations and landmarks tied to the African American experience in Essex County.

Saturdays: February 7, 21 & 28
Run: 8:00 AM
Walk: 1:00 PM

Free & open to the public
Advance registration requested:
https://secure.rec1.com/NJ/south-orange-village-township-nj/catalog

Routes will be published here:
https://erasingessexsborders.com

Bonus Run!
A separate Black History Month Run with the SOMA Fox Running Club takes place on Saturday, February 14 at 8:00 AM.
More info: https://www.somafoxrunningclub.org

Move your body. Learn local history. Walk (or run) with purpose.

Join the South Orange Public Library on Wednesdays in February at 4PM at the Baird Library for a special Black History Month storytime series featuring beloved children’s books read by South Orange community leaders and author J. Read.

Feb. 25 – Sydney’s Big Speech by Malcolm Newsome
Read by Mayor Sheena Collum

Through stories of courage, creativity, and community, we’re honoring Black history in a way that’s meaningful for our youngest readers—and joyful for the whole family.

Free and open to all.

The Craft Club Studio is hosting a mini bush bedazzling workshop for kids on February 24th from 1:30pm-3:30pm.

It's a SOMA district half-day...let's get crafty together! 

First we'll learn the art of working with rhinestones, then we'll get to work bedazzling a mini hair brush with gems, charms and beads.

Everyone will go home with a gorgeous and functional new brush!

South Orange Middle School presents the annual My Black is Beautiful! A Celebration of Black History through the Arts. This vibrant and multifaceted event pays homage to the rich and diverse heritage of Black culture, achievements, and contributions. Serving as a powerful platform to showcase students’ various artistic expressions. This celebration engages music, dance, visual arts, literature, and more.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THIS PROGRAM

This event will feature music, poetry, and dance performances by students and guest artists as a way to celebrate Black culture, arts, and achievements. We anticipate attendance from students, parents, teachers, and members of the local community.

At SOMS, we recognize and affirm the identities of our racially and economically diverse student population. This performance is an impactful way to educate the SOMA community about the significant contributions of African Americans throughout history as well as celebrate our students’ talents. In order to make this event successful, we are seeking financial assistance from community sponsors. Your beneficial contributions will go directly towards covering event expenses, such as program printing, audio visual equipment, and other logistical needs. More importantly, your support and collaboration will allow us to continue to provide the SOMA community with cultural diversity events. As a show of gratitude, we are pleased to offer visibility and recognition for your company through an advertisement in our event program and social media promotion. Please see the provided information on the corporate sponsorship levels.

We believe that your commitment to supporting educational and cultural initiatives aligns with the values of our school and community. Your involvement will not only make a positive impact on our students but also contribute to the overall success of this event.

If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, please fill out the attached form, and mail or drop off your donation. If you are unable to make a donation, we do hope you will consider supporting by attending the performance. We look forward to making the SOMS Black History Month performance a memorable and enriching experience for the entire community. All donations can be made payable and mailed to: South Orange Middle School c/o South Orange Middle School 70 N. Ridgewood Road South Orange, NJ 07079

Community Partnerships Platinum- $500.00+
*Tax Receipt Provided
*Company listed in all printed program materials (full page)
*Company name printed on all flyers and any advertisements
*Social media recognition
2 VIPS Tickets to the event and reception on 2/21/26

Gold Level Sponsor-$300.00+
*Tax Receipt Provided
*Company listed in all printed program materials (full page)
*Social media recognition (multiple platforms)
2 Tickets to the Event on 2/21/26

Silver Level Sponsor-$100.00+
*Tax Receipt Provided
*Company listed in all printed program materials (quarter page)
Bronze Level Sponsor-$50.00+
*Tax Receipt Provided
*company listed in all printed program materials

We invite you to join us in support of our endeavor to ensure that our community has access to meaningful artistic and educational opportunities, and with your help, we can make it happen!

South Orange Middle School and the SOMS HSA is a 501(c) (3) and your donations are tax-deductible.

Craft Club Studio (122 S Orange Ave, South Orange) is hosting a paint your partner party on February 20th from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

Grab your partner (husband, wife, bestie, sister) and come paint each other! 

Absolutely no skills needed! Each couple will sit across from eachother and paint a portrait of the other. We'll provide canvases, paint and everything you need to let the creativity flow.

At the end of the night, we'll take turns dramatically turning our canvases around!

Come show off your skills or make us laugh! It's guarenteed to be an amazing night out no matter what.

We'll provide wine and snacks but feel free to BYO your fav beverage too!

Join the South Orange Public Library on Wednesdays in February at 4PM at the Baird Library for a special Black History Month storytime series featuring beloved children’s books read by South Orange community leaders and author J. Read.

Feb. 18 – My Hair Is a Garden by Cozbi A. Cabrera
Read by Councilwoman Olivia Lewis-Chang

Feb. 25 – Sydney’s Big Speech by Malcolm Newsome
Read by Mayor Sheena Collum

Through stories of courage, creativity, and community, we’re honoring Black history in a way that’s meaningful for our youngest readers—and joyful for the whole family.

Free and open to all.

Clay by Indigo Road Studio (10 Vose Ave) is offering a Valentines Day Try it class on February 14th with 2 sessions, session 1 from 4-6PM and session 2 from 7-9PM

Spend the evening giving wheel-throwing a spin! Come on your own, with a friend, a family member or fun date - this is an open, friendly environment. If students decide to keep any pots created, the studio will trim, glaze and fire for a $15 fee per pot. Pots must be picked up within 60 days of the scheduled class otherwise the pot will be donated. Minimum Age: 16 years old. This 2 hour workshop introduces beginners to wheel throwing and gives you an opportunity to see what it feels like to throw on the pottery wheel and understand the process of wheel throwing.

We cannot offer refunds or credits on class cancellations as spots are limited. Missed classes cannot be transferred to a future session. We keep class sizes small and rely on filling each seat within a class. If there are any questions regarding this please contact help@claybyindigo.com

How To Prepare For Your Class:

-Wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty or clay on. The studio environment is filled with clay, glaze and other materials that can get on clothes/accessories.

-Remove jewelry, watches, rings.

-Flat shoes without heels are best to feel the pedal and speed of wheel.

-Always tie back hair

-Trimming nails shorter will also help throwing clay.

AIR® South Orange • South Orange Village, NJ | Saturday, Feb 14 • 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM EST

with Rachel H

Build trust and foster relationship communication through suspended movement, play, and even flying! This partner workshop will focus on alignment, balance, and strength, while creating a bond between partners. Expect arm balances and inversions, jumps and lifts, in this 90 minute workshop. You will feel supported by not only your partner, but also the hammocks! Your hanging, flipping and flying experience is elevated in this partner workshop! 

1 session • $100.00 • expires after 730 days

• 1 Love is in the AIR® Workshop (Adults Only)

• Valid for 1 Couple

• 2 Year Expiration

• All Sales Final(limited spots available), adults only, $100/pair, Saturday 2/14, 3-4:30pm, https://app.arketa.co/airsouthorange/checkout/pr7Mcwo6L9ninSZrEob8

Free Heart Tattoos are back! 💘

Celebrate the day of love with FREE heart tattoos 💘 - our gift to you! Whether you’re coming with your bestie, your partner, or treating yourself, stop by and get a tiny heart tattoo to remember the moment. No appointments, no pressure, just good vibes, love in the air, and a sweet keepsake you’ll carry with you!

Perfect for dates, Galentine’s plans, or a spontaneous “why not?” kind of day. Come early, bring the love and leave 111 S Orange Ave Suite 28 with a heart to show for it!

The best Valentine’s gift is an experience you can share together. Dinner at Felina Steak South Orange followed by a show at SOPAC makes the perfect pairing, especially with a hypnosis performance by Hypnotist Rick on February 13.

SOPAC ticket holders can enjoy a special Felina Steak South Orange prix fixe menu, ideal for a pre show dinner just steps from SOPAC.

Kitchen a La Mode (59 South Orange Avenue) is hosting a community cook n’ book on February 13th from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

Join Maria for an educational and delicious experience in our Cook n' Book Ravioli Class. Learn how to make sauce and Ricotta Gnocchi while discovering the story behind her book, 'On the Rocks', and her family's restaurant. The Primadonna Restaurant, a highly acclaimed Italian restaurant in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, iIt was known for its red sauce, meatballs, gnocchi, and signature fried zucchini. It was previously owned by Joseph Costanzo Jr. and operated from 1986 to 2002. A book titled "On the Rocks" by Maria Costanzo Palmer, Joseph Costanzo Jr.'s daughter, chronicles the restaurant's rise and fall

Don't miss this two-hour event including hands-on pasta making, dinner, and discussion with the award-winning author and expert in the culinary world.

Italian cooking, meet the author, mother's Day Gift, Father's Day Gift, Dad, Mom, Dad Gift, Mom Gift, Cooking Class, Galentines

The Craft Club Studio (122 S Orange Ave) is hosting a family Valentine’s cupcake decorating class on February 13th from 5-6PM

*This is a family event so please purchase a ticket for each person in your group.*

Join us for this fun & festive, beginner-friendly cupcake decorating class for kids and their grown ups! 

During this one hour class, kids will work with their grown up partners to each decorate their own 6 pack of cupcakes, featuring adorable Valentine's Day designs! 

Kids will be able to play and have fun with pastry bags, icing and decor, while enjoying bonding time with their favorite adult.

It's happy hour! Feel free to BYOB your favorite adult/kids beverage!

The Co-Lab (57 S Orange Ave) is hosting a Galentines Day event on February 13th from 4-6PM

Grab your gals and join us at The Co-Lab for a Galentine's Day Sip & Shop! Enjoy complimentary sips & in-store specials.

The Art Boutique (57 S Orange Ave) is hosting a Valentine’s Day paint and sip workshop on February 12th from 6-8PM

This Valentine’s Day, slow down and create together. In this Paint & Sip workshop, couples will paint side by side and share a creative moment that goes beyond the canvas. ✨ Bring your own drink 🎨 All art materials included 🧀 Charcuterie and sodas provided. No experience needed—just come with someone you love💕

Grab your gals and swing by Neighbors Wine Shop for a Galentine’s pop up tasting on 2/12 from 4 to 7pm. Sip something delicious, discover new favorites, and toast to friendship, love, and a very good excuse to drink wine together

The Art Boutique (57 S Orange Ave) is hosting friendship macrame magnetic bracelet making Galentine celebration on February 11th.

Friendship deserves to be celebrated. Join us for a Galentine Celebration, where friends come together to create a meaningful macramé magnetic bracelet—each one carrying a special connection. No experience needed, just bring your favorite people and enjoy the moment.

Join the South Orange Public Library on Wednesdays in February at 4PM at the Baird Library for a special Black History Month storytime series featuring beloved children’s books read by South Orange community leaders and author J. Read.

Feb. 11 – Chickadee by J. Read
Special reading & performance with the author

Feb. 18 – My Hair Is a Garden by Cozbi A. Cabrera
Read by Councilwoman Olivia Lewis-Chang

Feb. 25 – Sydney’s Big Speech by Malcolm Newsome
Read by Mayor Sheena Collum

Through stories of courage, creativity, and community, we’re honoring Black history in a way that’s meaningful for our youngest readers—and joyful for the whole family.

Free and open to all.

Please join Dr. Olivia Lewis-Chang, FreeWalkers' President Risa Olinsky, and FreeWalkers' Trustee Lindsay Tasher on Sunday, February  8 at 10:00 a.m. in South Orange for an enjoyable 3-mile stroll through the historic Montrose neighborhood to raise awareness and support for mental health and well-being in our community.  This walk is FREE for anyone who wants to participate.  For more information and to register, please visit our website at http://www.freewalkers.org.

Valentine’s Jewelry Sale!

Saturday February 7, 11 am – 4pm
Baird Community Center, 5 Mead Street, South Orange

A one-day pop-up jewelry sale just in time for Valentine’s Day, featuring selected jewelry appropriate as gifts for your loved ones, and for you too.

Sign up to our email list for jewelry sales and other Friends events.

Please consider donating your no-longer-wanted jewelry — we are actively seeking jewelry donations for our next sale. Jewelry donations are accepted all year round: Details here.

Oh! Canary is pleased to bring back the ultimate alternative to dinner and a movie: a creative evening for couples -- this time with Ken Stanek, the Maplewood watercolor artist behind Studio Number Nine.

Feb 5 7pm-9:30pm

Mix things up this Valentine’s season and bring your partner to enjoy a night of, yes, drawing/painting each other. Think of it as a challenge, or just come to spend quality time together in a relaxed atmosphere with snacks, treats, and other local sweethearts. After lovingly gazing ;) at each other from across the table for the duration of the class, portraits will be revealed all at once!

No experience necessary - Ken will lead you in getting your pencil to paper - and we guarantee the results will be romantic and meaningful (just kidding; but we do guarantee it will be joyful and entertaining!). Great gift idea or excuse for a double date.

$85 registration fee is per couple

Please note this workshop takes place in our South Orange location.

Notes

Adult workshops require a minimum number of participants to run. In the case of low enrollment, Oh! Canary may choose to cancel or reschedule a workshop. In the event a workshop is canceled for low enrollment, tuition can be transferred to another workshop, credited for future use at Oh! Canary, or refunded.

The Craft Club Studio (122 S Orange Ave) is hosting a fake cake heart box workshop on February 5th from 7-9PM

What's better than a regular trinket box? A heart-shaped trinkey box that looks like a cake! 

During this workshop, you'll learn the art of fake cake decorating. We'll combine faux icing with real cake decorating tools to create adorable, realistic looking heart-shaped "cakes" that are secretly storage boxes.

Faux sprinkles, cherries and other fun toppings included! 

This workshop is BYOB so feel free to bring your favorite beverage! 

I AM YOU presents a vibrant and deeply personal body of work by New Jersey–based multimedia artist Tatum Sabin, a current student at Howard University. Featuring paintings created over the past two years, the exhibition traces Sabin’s artistic growth through bold color, expressive mark-making, and layered materials that move fluidly between portraiture and abstraction.

Kitchen a La Mode (59 South Orange Avenue) is hosting a knife skills class on January 21st from 6:30pm-7:30pm.

Get a slice of the action and join Andrew Kit, owner of Kitchen a la Mode, for an unforgettable Knife Skills Class on January 21st at 6:30pm. This hands-on workshop will have you chopping, dicing, and mincing your way to kitchen perfection under expert guidance. Whether you're a kitchen novice or looking to refine your technique, you'll master essential cutting methods that transform your everyday cooking. Learn professional tricks to prep ingredients faster, safer, and with confidence. Spice up your cooking game and discover how proper knife skills unlock a whole new level of culinary creativity. Perfect for home cooks ready to level up!