Cultural Experiences Events in Metuchen 2025: Dates, Itinerary & Tickets Price(December Updated)

Create a bespoke fragrance for yourself or to gift! During this hands-on experience in creating your own signature scent you will be guided through the process of blending different fragrances to craft a cologne that suits your style and personality. Whether you're a cologne connoisseur or new to the world of scents, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to add a personal touch to their grooming routine. Get ready to unleash your creativity and leave with a one-of-a-kind fragrance! Information Source: Designed In This House (DITH7) | eventbrite

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! And since last year's Freedom Rhymers Mental Health poetry event went so well, Left Turn Village is hosting another one Thursday, May 29th at 7:00 pm. Once again, it's going to be at Suite Metuchen located at 406 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ. Contestants will have five minutes to astound us with their original pieces surrounding any aspect of mental health. After contestants perform, audience members will have the opportunity to share on the open mic. Open mic pieces can be one to two minutes long, and do not have to be the performer's original work, though they should fall in line with the theme. [Note: Space is limited to five Freedom Rhymer Contestants and approximately 10 open mic performers. All Contestants must be in person. Contest and open mic ️are both on first-come basis. There is no prize for open mic performers.] Whether you're an experienced poet or a newcomer to the form, this event is a chance to connect with others, share your voice, and celebrate the power of poetry to inspire change. We hope to see you! Freedom Rhymer Rules: • There is room for 5 poets to grace the mic. • Contestants are on a first-come, first-serve basis. • Contestants must attend the event in-person. • Contestants must be at least 18 years old. • Each poet will have five minutes to perform as many pieces as they like (so long as it fits within the time allotted). • Freedom Rhymer contestants must perform their own original work. • Pieces must be themed around Mental Health • Audience members will vote for their favorites after all five contestants have performed. • Contestants will be judged on Content, Presence & Delivery, Dramatic Appropriateness and Overall Performance. • Votes will determine the first ($100), second ($50), and third ($25) place winners. First, second, and third prize winners will also receive a pair of CHULO underwear. • Contestants will retain all copyright. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Host/Emcee: iAmiMega iAmiMega is a multidisciplinary creative from Brooklyn, now based in Jersey, moving fluidly through poetry, photography, filmmaking, DJing, and music production. As a spoken word artist, he writes from a place of vulnerability, authenticity, and power—blending raw emotion with bold showmanship every time he touches the mic. For more information visit his website, https://www.speechloud.com . Find and follow him on Instagram @iAmiMega __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Event Partner: C . Neptune Darby Consulting Services CND is an event partner. CND Consulting helps empower organizational leadership to connect with their employees and cultivate emotional safety and change. They specialize in guiding the acknowledgment and mitigation of negative work spaces and cultures that contribute to organizational productivity and overall performance using trauma-informed care approaches, program plans, workshops, and professional development trainings. For more resources and information, visit their website at www.cndconsultinginc.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Event Sponsor: CHULO Underwear CHULO is the charitable and cultural clothing line featuring men's underwear , unisex tees and hoodies, and other gear that puts the "fun" in fundraising. Visit their website https://www.chulounderwear.nyc/ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Freedom Rhymer Contestants Golden Sapphyre (she/her) Golden Sapphyre (also known as Liane Elizabeth) is an educator and creative soul who enthusiastically embraces her role as a "student of life"! She is passionate about empowering others through the transformational powers of the spoken and written word. She crafted her first poem at the tender age of ten, and has been living her life in verse ever since. She has performed for numerous organizations such as the NAACP, "The Lost Souls Project", and the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Sorority, Inc. She has written poems to honor community leaders and projects of note. Her homage to Nikki Giovanni was published in the Moonstone Arts "Tribute to Nikki Giovanni" Anthology in 2023. Golden Sapphyre is also honored to be a part of the "When Women Speak" Collective. She is a mother of three and grandmother of one, a poet/performer, singer/songwriter, educator, and lifelong dreamer. Golden Sapphyre is a pROud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. She performs her poetry frequently and is working on publishing a collection of her poems in the very near future. Follow her on Instagram at @Golden_Sapphyre Ghoodlife (he/him) Thomas Pender is better known as Ghoodlife in the poetry community. He is a positive poet who highlights all the beauty in life instead of the negative. Negativity is there but he transmutes that energy into love. He's a new author and his book titled “Memoirs of Ayahuasca: The Journey Within” fully releases on May 19th. Pre-sales have already begun. He preaches positivity and love so others see that even through dark times, we are the light that we need. Peace and love. Follow him on Instagram at @theghoodlife_1025. December Atlas (she/her) December Atlas is a talented poet and educator hailing from New Jersey. With a passion for poetry that began in childhood, Atlas has dedicated six years to studying the craft, honing her skills and twenty-nine years expressing her unique voice through words. She’s made significant contributions to the poetic landscape of New Jersey, featuring at various events since college. December is the author of "Schizophrenic Sapiosexual," a compelling exploration of complex themes of love that resonate with many readers. Her work reflects a deep engagement with personal experiences within the realms of love. Atlas’ commitment to creativity extends beyond the page; they have also participated in the 2022 television documentary "Voices In The Garden," showcasing her talents. In addition to writing, December enjoys performing poetry, sharing their art on stages across the state. Currently working on another book, December aims to inspire others to find their own voices through words, fostering a community where storytelling thrives as an essential form of self-expression. To further enrich her creative process, December finds inspiration through drawing and hiking—activities that allow her to connect with nature and release vivid imagery. Through words and art, she has made an impact in both literary circles and beyond. Follow her on Instagram @December_Atlas PanicAttx (they/them) PanicAttx has written professionally all their life. They are a born and raised New Yorker, a Dog parent, and an aspiring maximalist. They have been called “James Joyce on acid.” They are writing a book on total system America, and are in process creating a cross platform memory/story telling/voice as resistance project, working title ‘homesick for a world that doesn’t exist.’ TJ (he/him) TJ is an award winning spoken word poet based out of Jersey City, NJ. TJ's mostly anecdotal of poetry allows him to beautifully express and cope with life's challenges, and to tell his story from his point of view. Even though he has only been writing poetry since 2022 he is no stranger to the poetry scene. He has featured at different events throughout NJ and Ny and has performed/featured at notable venues such as BRIC House in Brooklyn, the Bowery Poetry Club in Manhattan, ColumbiaUniversity, and Cryout Cave under the barrow mansion in Newark NJ. He is als o the co-creator of a thriving poetry community, **The PAC**(*Poets Across Communities*), which unites poets from all over the world. In addition to being a poet TJ is a multi faceted artist. He is an event curator, painter, graphic designer, photographer, musician, dancer, and a private chef. Follow him on Instagram @ t_ony9871 Information Source: Left Turn Village, LLC | eventbrite

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! And since last year's Freedom Rhymers Mental Health poetry event went so well, Left Turn Village is hosting another one Thursday, May 29th at 7:00 pm. Once again, it's going to be at Suite Metuchen located at 406 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ. Contestants will have five minutes to astound us with their original pieces surrounding any aspect of mental health. After contestants perform, audience members will have the opportunity to share on the open mic. Open mic pieces can be one to two minutes long, and do not have to be the performer's original work, though they should fall in line with the theme. [Note: Space is limited to five Freedom Rhymer Contestants and approximately 10 open mic performers. All Contestants must be in person. Contest and open mic ️are both on first-come basis. There is no prize for open mic performers.] Whether you're an experienced poet or a newcomer to the form, this event is a chance to connect with others, share your voice, and celebrate the power of poetry to inspire change. We hope to see you! Freedom Rhymer Rules: • There is room for 5 poets to grace the mic. • Contestants are on a first-come, first-serve basis. • Contestants must attend the event in-person. • Contestants must be at least 18 years old. • Each poet will have five minutes to perform as many pieces as they like (so long as it fits within the time allotted). • Freedom Rhymer contestants must perform their own original work. • Pieces must be themed around Mental Health • Audience members will vote for their favorites after all five contestants have performed. • Contestants will be judged on Content, Presence & Delivery, Dramatic Appropriateness and Overall Performance. • Votes will determine the first ($100), second ($50), and third ($25) place winners. First, second, and third prize winners will also receive a pair of CHULO underwear. • Contestants will retain all copyright. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Host/Emcee: iAmiMega iAmiMega is a multidisciplinary creative from Brooklyn, now based in Jersey, moving fluidly through poetry, photography, filmmaking, DJing, and music production. As a spoken word artist, he writes from a place of vulnerability, authenticity, and power—blending raw emotion with bold showmanship every time he touches the mic. For more information visit his website, https://www.speechloud.com . Find and follow him on Instagram @iAmiMega __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Event Partner: C . Neptune Darby Consulting Services CND is an event partner. CND Consulting helps empower organizational leadership to connect with their employees and cultivate emotional safety and change. They specialize in guiding the acknowledgment and mitigation of negative work spaces and cultures that contribute to organizational productivity and overall performance using trauma-informed care approaches, program plans, workshops, and professional development trainings. For more resources and information, visit their website at www.cndconsultinginc.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Event Sponsor: CHULO Underwear CHULO is the charitable and cultural clothing line featuring men's underwear , unisex tees and hoodies, and other gear that puts the "fun" in fundraising. Visit their website https://www.chulounderwear.nyc/ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Freedom Rhymer Contestants Golden Sapphyre (she/her) Golden Sapphyre (also known as Liane Elizabeth) is an educator and creative soul who enthusiastically embraces her role as a "student of life"! She is passionate about empowering others through the transformational powers of the spoken and written word. She crafted her first poem at the tender age of ten, and has been living her life in verse ever since. She has performed for numerous organizations such as the NAACP, "The Lost Souls Project", and the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Sorority, Inc. She has written poems to honor community leaders and projects of note. Her homage to Nikki Giovanni was published in the Moonstone Arts "Tribute to Nikki Giovanni" Anthology in 2023. Golden Sapphyre is also honored to be a part of the "When Women Speak" Collective. She is a mother of three and grandmother of one, a poet/performer, singer/songwriter, educator, and lifelong dreamer. Golden Sapphyre is a pROud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. She performs her poetry frequently and is working on publishing a collection of her poems in the very near future. Follow her on Instagram at @Golden_Sapphyre Ghoodlife (he/him) Thomas Pender is better known as Ghoodlife in the poetry community. He is a positive poet who highlights all the beauty in life instead of the negative. Negativity is there but he transmutes that energy into love. He's a new author and his book titled “Memoirs of Ayahuasca: The Journey Within” fully releases on May 19th. Pre-sales have already begun. He preaches positivity and love so others see that even through dark times, we are the light that we need. Peace and love. Follow him on Instagram at @theghoodlife_1025. December Atlas (she/her) December Atlas is a talented poet and educator hailing from New Jersey. With a passion for poetry that began in childhood, Atlas has dedicated six years to studying the craft, honing her skills and twenty-nine years expressing her unique voice through words. She’s made significant contributions to the poetic landscape of New Jersey, featuring at various events since college. December is the author of "Schizophrenic Sapiosexual," a compelling exploration of complex themes of love that resonate with many readers. Her work reflects a deep engagement with personal experiences within the realms of love. Atlas’ commitment to creativity extends beyond the page; they have also participated in the 2022 television documentary "Voices In The Garden," showcasing her talents. In addition to writing, December enjoys performing poetry, sharing their art on stages across the state. Currently working on another book, December aims to inspire others to find their own voices through words, fostering a community where storytelling thrives as an essential form of self-expression. To further enrich her creative process, December finds inspiration through drawing and hiking—activities that allow her to connect with nature and release vivid imagery. Through words and art, she has made an impact in both literary circles and beyond. Follow her on Instagram @December_Atlas PanicAttx (they/them) PanicAttx has written professionally all their life. They are a born and raised New Yorker, a Dog parent, and an aspiring maximalist. They have been called “James Joyce on acid.” They are writing a book on total system America, and are in process creating a cross platform memory/story telling/voice as resistance project, working title ‘homesick for a world that doesn’t exist.’ TJ (he/him) TJ is an award winning spoken word poet based out of Jersey City, NJ. TJ's mostly anecdotal of poetry allows him to beautifully express and cope with life's challenges, and to tell his story from his point of view. Even though he has only been writing poetry since 2022 he is no stranger to the poetry scene. He has featured at different events throughout NJ and Ny and has performed/featured at notable venues such as BRIC House in Brooklyn, the Bowery Poetry Club in Manhattan, ColumbiaUniversity, and Cryout Cave under the barrow mansion in Newark NJ. He is als o the co-creator of a thriving poetry community, **The PAC**(*Poets Across Communities*), which unites poets from all over the world. In addition to being a poet TJ is a multi faceted artist. He is an event curator, painter, graphic designer, photographer, musician, dancer, and a private chef. Follow him on Instagram @ t_ony9871 Information Source: Left Turn Village, LLC | eventbrite

The Anthony Raspa Memorial Fund is proud to host the 11th Annual Cigar Night! Join us for a night of things Anthony enjoyed: Cigars, Sangria, Music, & Good Company. Ticket includes: Hand-rolled cigars on site Top shelf open bar Dinner and appetizers Silent Auction Raffle Tickets If you have any questions contact us at millner.gordon@gmail.com or salraspa@gmail.com Information Source: The Anthony Raspa Memorial Fund | eventbrite

Summerfest 2025 Gala Fundraiser is finally here! Join us for a night of fun and philanthropy at Lola's Latin Bistro . Get ready to dance, mingle, and support a great cause. Let's come together to make a difference while enjoying the live music, performances by Alborada Dancers, 50/50, gift raffle, delicious food and drinks. Don't miss out on this fantastic event - mark your calendars now! Information Source: Eva lucena | eventbrite