May 3, 2025
10am–7:30pm
Downtown Rahway
Hop on NJ TRANSIT in Avenel, Rahway and Woodbridge, NJ for free rides between these station stops! Each of the vibrant destinations is hosting an entire day filled with arts and music!
Coffee Box
1465 Irving Street
Art on exhibit from Wesley Pierre
Train Station Plaza
Various Musical Performances
11:30AM–4PM
11:30am – High School Marching Band & TBA
12:30pm – James Matheson
1:25pm – Sherin
2:15pm – Brett Fuentes
3:05pm – Jivestock
12:30pm – James Matheson
1:25pm – Sherin
2:15pm – Brett Fuentes
3:05pm – Jivestock
Public Art in Rahway
Enjoy public art at your own pace! Stroll around downtown to see 5 unique murals painted by talented artists.
Click here to view our map of public art.
Atelier Rosal
74 E Cherry Street
UNBOXED: BEYOND BORDERS
This is a collaboration between Australia's NSW organization, Orana Arts, and Atelier Rosal based out of Rahway, NJ. US and Australian artists create dialogue with their multimedia works, addressing the theme of borders. All media has been accepted; ranging from traditional 2D visual art to video/audio installation, to music, and poetry. This international collaboration illuminates and/or challenges the conceived perceptions of “borders."
Unboxed: Beyond Borders will be exhibiting artists from both Australia and the US. Running from April 24th through May 22nd with an opening reception and event on Friday April 25th from 6–8pm. The event portion of the opening will be streamed to Australia.
Unboxed: Beyond Borders will be exhibiting artists from both Australia and the US. Running from April 24th through May 22nd with an opening reception and event on Friday April 25th from 6–8pm. The event portion of the opening will be streamed to Australia.
Wet Ticket
1435 Main Street
Art on Display in the taproom featuring artists: John Ward & Charles Casseus
Arts District Park
Jazz in the Park
5:30PM–7:30PM
TBA
Union County Performing Arts Center
1601 Irving Street
An Evening with Branford Marsalis
Visit UCPAC.org for tickets.
New Orleans-born Branford Marsalis is an award-winning saxophonist, band leader, featured classical soloist, and a film and Broadway composer. In the process, he has become a multi award-winning artist with three Grammys, a citation by the National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master, and an avatar of contemporary artistic excellence.
New Orleans-born Branford Marsalis is an award-winning saxophonist, band leader, featured classical soloist, and a film and Broadway composer. In the process, he has become a multi award-winning artist with three Grammys, a citation by the National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master, and an avatar of contemporary artistic excellence.
The Gallery Space
1670 Irving Street
Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight
Gallery Hours: 1:00–4:00pm
This exhibition highlights the triumph and determination of individuals who broke the barriers of convention and race to make contributions to aviation history. Organized by the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service and made possible through the generous support of the MetLife Foundation. Click here to learn more
