
J Read Live Reading and Performance at Jersey City Library (West Bergen Branch)
J Read returns to the Jersey City Library (West Bergen Branch) to Perform & share his popular songbook Chickadee.

Amateur Night at the Apollo
J Read is performing live for the renown Amateur Night at the Apollo event. Get your tickets early!

Next Up Newark
J Read will be competing in "Next Up Newark", the grand finale of Newark Arts Festival 2024. “Next Up Newark” will take Reimagining Community to new heights with an exciting showcase of Newark's up and coming talent.
Newark Arts Festival: The Pink Ball
Kick off the Newark Arts Festival 2024 in style at The Pink Ball, a stunning, one night only immersive projection art experience hosted by The Newark Museum of Art.

Evolution Dopen Mic 9/21 (Feat. J Read)
A month before EvoluCulture’s 10th Anniversary, The multi-masterful J Read headlines Evolution Dopen Mic on Saturday September 21st at Cryout Cave.
Evolution Dopen Mic is the flagship show of EvoluCulture Ventures, and the 2nd longest running active open mic event in Newark, NJ. It is held monthly at Cryout Cave (601 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Newark, NJ, 07102).
The event will be hosted by Sean Battle, with sounds by The IZM. and refreshments by Treasure’s Golden Confections.
Community is Revolution
Newark Native, Doabs, and Ure.Media collab to present a community activated open mic. This event welcomes all performing artists and enthusiasts in and around the area to come out for a night of fun and entertainment. J Read will be one of the feature performers for the evening.

J Read Jersey City Public Library Tour
J Read is doing a tour in collaboration with the Jersey City Library Branches. The Pavonia Branch will be his final stop across the Jersey City Branches. Come out and enjoy some live music entertainment and a performance of his children’s book, Chickadee.

Horizon Sounds of The City
This event is a part of NJPAC’s famous FREE outdoor concert series, every Thursday. J Read will be the opening act for the evening. Headlining the event will be New orleans funk band, Galactic, featuring Jelly Joseph.

J Read Jersey City Public Library Tour
J Read is doing a tour in collaboration with the Jersey City Library Branches. The Five Corners Branch will be his final stop. Come out and enjoy some live music entertainment and a performance of his children’s book, Chickadee.

J Read Jersey City Public Library Tour
J Read is doing a tour in collaboration with the Jersey City Library Branches. The Earl Morgan Branch will be his eighth stop. Come out and enjoy some live music entertainment and a performance of his children’s book, Chickadee.

J Read Jersey City Public Library Tour
J Read is doing a tour in collaboration with the Jersey City Library Branches. The Marion Branch will be his seventh stop. Come out and enjoy some live music entertainment and a performance of his children’s book, Chickadee.

J Read Jersey City Public Library Tour
J Read is doing a tour in collaboration with the Jersey City Library Branches. The West Bergen Branch will be his first stop. Come out and enjoy some live music entertainment and a performance of his children’s book, Chickadee.
J Read Jersey City Public Library Tour
J Read is doing a tour in collaboration with the Jersey City Library Branches. The Main Library Branch will be his fifth stop. Come out and enjoy some live music entertainment and a performance of his children’s book, Chickadee.

J Read Jersey City Public Library Tour
J Read is doing a tour in collaboration with the Jersey City Library Branches. The Heights Branch will be his Fourth stop. Come out and enjoy some live music entertainment and a performance of his children’s book, Chickadee.

J Read Jersey City Public Library Tour
J Read is doing a tour in collaboration with the Jersey City Library Branches. The Miller Branch will be his second stop. Come out and enjoy some live music entertainment and a performance of his children’s book, Chickadee.

J Read Jersey City Public Library Tour
J Read is doing a tour in collaboration with the Jersey City Library Branches. The West Bergen Branch will be his first stop. Come out and enjoy some live music entertainment and a performance of his children’s book, Chickadee.

NORTH 2 SHORE FESTIVAL
North2Shore is a three city, three weekend festival celebrating all the talent, diversity, and creativity this great state has to offer. This year, there will be a North2Shore artist showcase downtown Newark, NJ in Harriet Tubman Park on June 29th and 30th. Brick City's own, J Read, will be featuring at the event on the 29th at 3pm sharp! Pull UP!!
Make Music Newark
Join us all day around Newark for make music day including Lincoln Park, Military Park, Mulberry Commons, Riverfront Park, and more. Whether you have a huge passion or playful interest in any kind of music, this day is a great chance to participate in the spirit of peaceful and fun collaborative music.

Juneteenth Around The Square
Come celebrate Juneteenth with us at Harriet Tubman Square - food, music, and fun for everyone!
Bergen Street Festival Juneteenth Celebration
Bring your family and friends for a day filled with joy, creativity, and cultural appreciation, Let’s honor the significance of Juneteenth and uplift our community through the power of art and expression. There will be live performances, food, and all sorts of games and activities for all ages. Bring the Family!
Mighty Writers Newark
This event is for the youth to come out and be creative. It is a community program where there will be arts, crafts, writing stations, and all sorts of physical activities for the children to enjoy. There will also be a dJ and live music performances. Come out and enjoy a beautiful spring day with Newark!
THE AMETHYST & AMBER GRIOT’S GALA: A Celebration of Newark Poetry
EvoluCulture Ventures, in partnership with Dodge Poetry invite you to choose joy as poetic justice on Friday June 28th, from Life in the Arts (LITA) in the historic Krueger-Scott Mansion.

A Very Black & Chill Brunch
Come and enjoy an evening of great music, live entertainment, and the best food in town. We got you covered this Black history month, as we celebrate our culture with style and grace with this special brunch experience.

J Read & P.O.M.E. Book Signing
J Read and P.O.M.E. host a book signing and live performance event for their latest releases at Source of Knowledge Bookstore
People’s Open Mic
People’s Open Mic currently has the record for the longest running open mic in New Jersey. For over a decade, we have been a haven for some of the best poets, musicians, singers. emcee’s and creators alike. There is no cover charge for this event, as we are truly here to server the artist community. If you’re looking for a vibe, THIS IS IT!