Celebrate Women’s History Month at these special events throughout the state.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Women in Jazz
Tavern on George, New Brunswick
In recognition of Women’s History Month, the New Brunswick Jazz Project marks a milestone with its 15th Annual Women in Jazz celebration, held on Tuesdays and Thursdays with different musicians.
Saturdays in March
In Her Footsteps: A Celebration of Women in History
Museum of Jersey City History, Jersey City
Families can interact with actors portraying Maya Angelou, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Alice Paul, Mary T. Norton, Shirley Chisolm, Dolores Huerta, Ruth Asawa, Nellie Bly, and more. You can collect autographs, snap selfies, and win prizes. There will be dynamic displays, curated craft projects, educational activities, videos and interactive panel discussions.
March 2
Jersey Jazz LIVE! Women’s History Month Concert
Vocalist/pianist Champian Fulton’s trio will celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing female jazz musicians, such as Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. Karen Xie, who was Jersey Jazz Magazine’s December 2024 Rising Star, will bring her quartet on stage as well.
March 4
Women’s History Month Flag Raising
Town Hall, Woodbridge
Members of the community will rock girl power by raising a flag in front of the municipal building, which will fly all month.
March 6
SparkNight: Celebrating Women’s History Month
Zimmerli Art Museum, New Brunswick
Come to the museum for performances, artmaking, music and pop-up tours that highlight contributions of Native American women artists included in the Zimmerli’s special exhibition Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always. There will be free snacks inside, or order from the food trucks outside.
March 8
International Women’s Day: A Day of Wellness, Empowerment & Self-Care
KING Strength, Cranford
Aiza Paclarin will navigate women’s roles, mental health and stress management. Harpreet Singh will tackle perimenopause. Midori Chan will lead yoga and meditation for your mind, body and soul. Open to members and non-members.
March 9
International Women’s Day Dinner
Adelphia, Deptford
The event includes a 5-course dinner while you listen to the music of Albanian performers Alberije Hadergjonaj, Kristina Marku and Shqipe Kastrati. Albanian-American model and Humanitarian Emina Cunmulaj Nazarian – as well as Advisor to the President of the Republic of Kosovo, Donika Kadaj Bujupi 0 will be the guest speakers for the dinner. The dinner benefits Emina’s Hand Foundation, an international non-profit dedicated to serving the communities, families and women in need in Kosovo.
March 14
Women’s Business Expo
Crowne Plaza, Saddle Brook
Learn more about the products and services directly from small business owners. There will be vendors, a round table discussion, networking and giveaways.
March 15
The ABCs of Women’s History
Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice, Mount Laurel
Rio Cortez and Lauren Semmer, the authors and illustrators of The ABCs of Women’s History, will come to Paulsboro for a special Women’s History Month Family Saturday. They’ll read from the book, sign copies, and then present arts and crafts based on the story. The Alice Paul Center will be open for self-guided tours and additional storytime and crafts.
March 18
BergenPAC Spring Luncheon
BergenPAC, Englewood
Gloria Gaynor is the honoree and guest speaker at the annual Spring Luncheon, which pays tribute to Women’s History Month. There will also be a performance by a jazz trio, showcasing the talents of students from bergenPAC’s Performing Arts School.
March 22
Women’s History Month Pop-Up Event
MarketFair, Princeton
The event will feature an art workshop and an art display, a women’s wellness panel, woman-owned small business vendor shopping, a mat Pilates class, a Bollywood dance workshop, a calligraphy workshop, a lesson on breathing techniques and mindfulness.
March 23
A Celebration of Women’s History
Historic New Bridge Landing, River Edge
The program includes a demo of cosmetics, hair and clothing from the 18th century, followed by entertainment by female composers and performers. On display in the Steuben House will be selections from the society’s girl’s sampler and needlework collection. Watch basket weaving and sewing demos.
March 25
Voices of Courage & Change
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, New Brunswick
In recognition of International Women’s History Month, Women Aware is hosting a fundraising dinner for services for victim-survivors of domestic violence in Middlesex County.
March 27
Book Fair & Author Showcase
BergenPAC, Englewood
Women’s Rights Information Center will hold a book fair and author showcase based on the theme “Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations.” Female authors and male allies will share their stories through their books.
Traditional/Contemporary: Perspectives on Native American Art
Zimmerli Art Museum, New Brunswick
The roundtable discussion focuses on ideas presented in Jaune Quick-to-See Smith’s exhibit Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always.
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