Newark’s Black History Month Events and Community Updates

Black History Month Events at Rutgers University-Newark

Rutgers University-Newark is celebrating Black History Month with a series of events throughout February. Highlights include:

• Black History Month 2026
  Recurring event featuring concerts and lectures. Ongoing throughout February.
• Monarch Welcome
  Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. A welcoming event for new students.
• Black Orpheus and the Globalization of Afro-Brazilian Culture
  Saturday, February 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at 140 Van Buren Street. A lecture on Afro-Brazilian culture.

For more details, visit the Rutgers University-Newark events calendar.

Free Jazz Concert Series at NJPAC

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is offering a series of free jazz concerts in Newark from February to May 2026. Co-presented with local institutions like Bethany Baptist Church and Rutgers University, these events aim to enrich the community through live jazz performances featuring acclaimed musicians such as Joe Locke and James Carter. The first concert is:

• Baptist Church Jazz Vespers | Joe Locke Trio
  Saturday, February 7, 2026, 6:00 PM at Bethany Baptist Church, 275 W. Market Street. Free admission.

For more information, visit NJPAC’s official website.

New Edition Way Tour at Prudential Center

The Prudential Center in Newark will host the New Edition Way Tour on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The concert will feature performances by New Edition, Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant, Johnny Gill, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton, bringing together some of the most influential voices in modern soul and pop. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

Upcoming Career Fair at Central Regional High School

The New Jersey Department of Corrections is hosting a career fair at Central Regional High School on Thursday, February 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The event aims to connect job seekers with potential employers in the region. For more details, visit the New Jersey Department of Corrections calendar.

New Jersey Lottery Announces Big Winners

The New Jersey Lottery has announced several significant winners, including a $250,000 prize won by a player in Passaic County on January 27, 2026. The winning ticket was sold at 7-Eleven #11435, 218 Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. Other top prizes were also awarded in Cape May and Morris Counties. For more information, visit the New Jersey Lottery’s official website.

Sources

• Rutgers University-Newark Events Calendar
• This Week at NJCU: February 2, 2026
• NJPAC to Offer Free Jazz Concert Series in Newark, Spring 2026
• THE NEW EDITION WAY TOUR to Stop at Prudential Center in Newark in February 2026
• New Jersey Department of Corrections Calendar
• NJ Lottery Announces Big Winners