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Downtown Somerville Alliance, Somerville, NJ

September 10, 2023

Somerville NJ Jazz Festival

Courthouse green, Somerville, NJ

Status: Updated 8/15/2023

December 1, 2023

Somerville Holiday Jubilee

Somerville's Borough Hall, Somerville, NJ

Status: Updated 11/21/2023

May 22 - September 4, 2015

Somerville Cruise Nights

Somerville, NJ

Status: Updated

Date(s): Every Friday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day Time(s): 6pm-9pm Location(s): Main Street What MAY BE THE LARGEST WEEKLY EVENT OF ITS KIND IN THE NATION! Somerville's Friday Night Cruise Nights has been a nationally-acclaimed classic car show for over 25 years, taking place every Friday evening rain or shine from Memorial Day to Labor Day. A 26-YEAR TRADITION! According to some, the origin of Somerville cruise nights goes as far back as the mid-1980s when the whole thing began with a service station owner in town.   As the years passed, word spread throughout surrounding towns about the weekly gatherings in Somerville, and more classic car owners began to show up.  One city block length of cars parked with hoods up gradually became two blocks, and then three.  Visitors from neighboring towns became visitors from neighboring counties, and then became visitors from other states.  The weekly gatherings grew in popularity to the point where the Borough of Somerville and the Downtown Somerville Alliance took over organizing the event in 2009. Today, Somerville Friday night Cruise Nights are one of, if not the, largest weekly events of its kind in the United States; and a cursory glance of license plates from Maryland, New York, Delaware, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania makes their point hard to argue.  On any given Friday evening, you'll find classic American, British, German, Italian, and even some Japanese makes and models. Over 100 classic cars regularly line Main Street along with many car clubs making Downtown Somerville a regular stop creating a classic American Downtown experience for the whole family! A big thanks to Cruiser Aficionado Pete Abbate and his article- we borrowed generously from his kind words about our event!

June 4 - November 19, 2015

Somerville Farmers Market

Somerville, NJ

Status: Updated

Date(s): Every Thursday from June 4th to November 19th. Time(s): 11am-4pm 5 Awesome Reasons to Support our Farmers Market! From savoring produce at the peak of freshness to meeting the people who grow your food, there are countless reasons to support farmers markets. Here are just a few! 1. Taste Real Flavors The fruits and vegetables you buy at the farmers market are the freshest and tastiest available. Fruits are allowed to ripen fully in the field and are brought directly to you—no long-distance shipping, no gassing to simulate the ripening process, no sitting for weeks in storage. This food is as real as it gets—fresh from the farm. 2. Enjoy the Season The food you buy at the farmers market is seasonal. It is fresh and delicious and reflects the truest flavors. Shopping and cooking from the farmers market helps you to reconnect with the cycles of nature in our region. As you look forward to asparagus in spring, savor sweet corn in summer, or bake pumpkins in autumn, you reconnect with the earth, the weather, and the turning of the year. 3. Nourish Yourself Much food found in grocery stores is highly processed and grown using pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, and genetic modification. Some of it has been irradiated, waxed, or gassed in transit. These practices may have negative effects on human health. In contrast, most food found at the farmers market is minimally processed, and many of our farmers go to great lengths to grow the most nutritious produce possible by using sustainable techniques, picking produce right before the market, and growing heirloom varieties. 4. Know Where Your Food Comes From A regular trip to a farmers market is one of the best ways to connect with where your food comes from. Meeting and talking to farmers and food artisans is a great opportunity to learn more about how and where food is produced. 5. Connect with Your Community Wouldn't you rather stroll amidst outdoor stalls of fresh produce on a sunny day than roll your cart around a grocery store with artificial lights and piped in music? Coming to the farmers market makes shopping a pleasure rather than a chore. The farmers market is a community hub—a place to meet up with your friends, bring your children, or just slow down and get a taste of small-town life in the midst of our wonderful hectic lives.

July 8 - August 12, 2015

Somerville Starlit Cinema

Somerville, NJ

Status: Updated

Date(s): Wednesdays, July 8th – August 12th Time(s): 8:30 pm Location(s): Division Street Plaza When it comes to enjoying a night at the movies, trust us, you don't have to settle for confines of four walls, sticky floors and paying way too much money for a small popcorn! The Downtown Somerville Alliance's newest outdoor event transforms Division Street Plaza into “the living room of Central Jersey” with a series of movies under the stars. For six Wednesdays this summer, the movie series is expected to attract over 3,000 attendees to Downtown Somerville offering everything from classics to comedies to family friendly movies. Films are shown on a giant outdoor screen with a state-of-the-art sound system so the movie is bright and clear and there is not a bad seat to be found! Downtowners are invited to enjoy dinner before the show or bring a blanket, lawn chair and your own picnic baskets or take out! Movie line-up: 7/8 - Hairspray 7/15 - Jurassic Park 7/22 - Men In Black 7/29 - Jaws 8/5 - Gremlins 8/12 - Finding Nemo

July 11 - August 15, 2015

Somervilles' Summer Stage

Somerville, NJ

Status: Updated

Date(s): Every Saturday from July 11th to August 15th Time(s): 7:00pm Location(s): Division Street Plaza Looking to hear the hottest local bands and solo acts? Then Downtown Somerville is the place to be! Warm Jersey evenings are the perfect backdrop for upbeat and entertaining music in Downtown Somerville. Our Summer Stage concert series features regional and local talent that attracts audiences from the greater Central Jersey area and beyond. Genres include jazz, blues, reggae, folk, country, zydeco, bluegrass, rock, and more!   The free Saturday night concerts in July and August attract people of all ages with music fans enjoying dinner and dessert in downtown before, during and after the performances. Chairs are provided! As much as we wish we could control the weather, occasionally there may be adverse weather during the Summer Stage Series. Please note that the show will go on unless you hear something different from the DSA. If a show is canceled due to weather conditions, we will update the DSA Facebook Page and Twitter Feed. We will make every effort to produce the event as scheduled. Want even more live music? Division Street Music Series - Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the Summer and Fall, you can catch local bands on stage on Division Street and don't forget many Downtown bars and coffee shops feature live music and bands throughout the year! Live music, outdoor dining and people watching in Downtown has become a weekly summer tradition in the local community; locals and visitors alike enjoy stumbling upon a vibrant downtown on a summer evening. We can't wait to see you on Main and Division! Line-up: 7/11 - Robert Mitchell Quartet - rock, blues and funky grooves 7/18 - Jodie and the Normals - up tempo blues and jazz influenced pop 7/25 - Mean Gene & the Love Machine - rock and soul 8/1 - The Coteries - acoustic Americana 8/8 - Burgandy Watch - rock classics and deep tracks 8/15 - The Brigantines - classic surf mixed with Brit pop moodiness

September 20, 2015

Central Jersey Jazz Fest

Somerville, NJ

Status: Updated

Date(s): September 18th (Friday), September 19th (Saturday), September 20th (Sunday) Time(s): 6pm-10pm (Friday), 1pm-6pm (Saturday), 1pm-6pm (Sunday) Location(s): Flemington (Friday), New Brunswick (Saturday) & Somerville (Sunday) Three downtown county seats: Flemington, New Brunswick and Somerville have joined together to create the Central Jersey Jazz Festival, the largest event of its kind in the area.  The 3 day concert is a 'must-attend' festival for jazz and art lovers, creating a true destination event that showcases world renowned performers and the best of Central Jersey! Visit historic Flemington and get a feel for small town charm; experience New Brunswick's art and theater scene in the heart of a thriving college town; and taste the melting pot of Somerville's eclectic dining scene. Each outdoor venue features a variety of jazz genres, creating a signature musical experience. BYO seating allows you to get as close to the action as you want! Regional artists add their own flair selling unique artwork often with a musical influence. To learn more about the Central Jersey Jazz Festival go to www.centraljerseyjazzfestival.com Flemington Lineup 6:00-7:00 Sarah Partridge 7:00-8:00 Mona's Hot Four 8:00-9:00 Chuck Lambert 9:00-10:00 Bria Skonberg New Brunswick Lineup 1:00-2:15 Alexis Morrast Quartet 2:15-2:45 The New Brunswick District Jazz Band 2:45-4:00 Expansions: The Dave Liebman Group 4:00-4:30 The New Brunswick District Jazz Band 4:30-6:00 Sean Jones Quartet Somerville Lineup 1:00-2:00 Alphonso Horne - Main Stage 2:00-2:20 Jazz House Kids - In front of the Court House 2:20-3:20 Gregory Generet - Main Stage 3:20-3:40 Jazz House Kids - In front of the Court House 3:40-4:40 Wolff & Clark Expedition 2 - Main Stage 4:40-5:00 Jazz House Kids - In front of the Court House 5:00-6:00 The Buster Williams Quartet “Something More” - Main Stage

October 30, 2015

Spooktacular

Somerville, NJ

Status: Updated

Date(s): Friday, October 30th Time(s): 2pm-4 pm trick or treating on Main, 4-6pm – Halloween Boo-gie on Division Street Location(s): Main Street & Division Street When it comes to Halloween, Downtown Somerville knows how to have a devil of a good time! Our family-friendly Halloween events offer fiendish fun and spooky scares for everyone. Join the Downtown Somerville Alliance and our community partner, Empower Family Success Center for master pumpkin carving demonstrations, a free photo booth (thanks to Zen Image Studio), a Halloween scavenger hunt, DJ dance party, along with lots of treats and surprises!

November 28, 2015

Holiday Jubilee

Somerville, NJ

Status: Updated

Date(s): November 28th Time(s): 5:30 pm It's a magical time of the year and that is especially true in Downtown Somerville! There's festive music in the air, a warm glow from shop windows, and the delicious aroma of the area's best cuisine coming from the restaurants that our Downtown is known for. All this truly makes us the center of holiday activities in Central New Jersey! Catch the holiday spirit with activities all season long! With special happenings for shoppers, gourmands, music lovers and more, the heart of the Somerset County is the perfect place to celebrate the season. Join us for the annual tree lighting, pictures and carriage rides with Santa, ice carvers, carolers, and the Holiday Lights Parade! Click here for details!