(NEWARK, NJ) -- North to Shore is a festival celebrating all the talent, diversity and creativity this great state has to offer. North to Shore will bring together over 100 venues for an over-the-top showcase of Jersey-wide excellence, aligned with former Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy's vision for a celebration worthy of the Garden State's legacy in the arts and innovation. Two shows from this year's festival will be held at Newark Culture Club!
On Saturday, June 13 at 8:00pm, Brick City Comedy Revue returns with a special edition show made for New Jersey's largest summer festival — and this one is stacked. Headlining the evening is Kyle Grooms, a comedic force whose half-hour Comedy Central special and appearances on Chappelle's Show, HBO, NBC, BET, CBS, VH1 and the film I Feel Pretty have made him one of the most recognized names in stand-up.
Joining him is Rae Sanni, a writer, podcaster and stand-up star whose work spans A Black Lady Sketch Show, The Good Place, and Comedy Central's The President Show. Named one of Comedy Central's Up Next comedians and a Just For Laughs New Face, Sanni brings razor-sharp wit and an effortless stage presence that commands the room from her first word.
Rounding out the lineup is John Moses, a road-tested veteran with over 20 years of performing. He has rocked The Comedy Cellar, Gotham Comedy Club and The Apollo Theater. His album Upper Middle Trash was named one of the best of the year by SiriusXM's Raw Dog Comedy.
Holding it all together with hometown pride is Special Guest Host Gordon Baker-Bone, Newark's own sharp-witted storyteller, known for Gotham Live and his wildly popular podcast The Bad Advice Show. Tickets are available for purchase online.
On Wednesday, June 17 at 6:00pm, Antoinette Montague, internationally acclaimed vocalist and "Jazz Woman to the Rescue™," presents "The Antoinette Montague Experience: Here's to the Ladies Who Swing and Bling." This radiant production delivers timeless classics with bold, soulful and contemporary flair. With a world-class ensemble, The Antoinette Montague Experience ignites the stage with lush vocals, irresistible swing and commanding storytelling—bridging the deep roots of the blues to the brilliance of today's sound. Tickets are available for purchase online.
Newark Culture Club, located at 563 Broad Street, is your one-stop shop for good times in Downtown Newark, New Jersey. They're a locally-owned business that prides itself on providing unique, first-class products at affordable prices. Come enjoy their craft cocktails made with award-winning spirits sourced from Newark's All Points West Distillery and sample their Black-owned beers and wines from Montclair and South Africa. Six days a week, their stage features comedy, music, and variety shows by the best up-and-coming and nationally renowned acts. On late nights, lounge and dance to the sounds of the best DJs in the tri-state area.
