BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Puffin Cultural Forum - ECPv6.16.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Puffin Cultural Forum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T180000 DTSTAMP:20260515T041353 CREATED:20260305T194433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T175342Z UID:10000179-1779472800-1779472800@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:SPEAK May: Writer’s Workshop & Open Mic ft. Omar Holmon DESCRIPTION:Events for June 7 – May 30 \n \n \n \n Vocal Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n S.P.E.A.K. is back for May – with a twist! We will have a writer’s workshop\, followed by an open mic night hosted by special guest poet Omar Holmon! PLUS\, we will kick off our open mic with a set from our featured poet and beloved usual SPEAK host\, Toney Jackson! \n\n6:00PM – 7:00PM: Writer’s Workshop\nWORKSHOP IS ONLY OPEN TO THE FIRST 15 SIGNUPS!\nWriters are invited to share a piece they are working on\, and provide feedback to each other as they edit their chosen piece. \n\n7:00PM – 9:00PM: Open Mic\nPerform your writing\, poetry\, prose\, or rap at the Open Mic! Performances will be recorded\, but you may opt out of being recorded when you sign up.\n\nInterested writers and poets can sign up for the workshop and/or the open mic by emailing their name\, contact info\, and whether they’d like to opt out of being recorded to: herhymeswithme@gmail.com \nPLEASE NOTE: Writers who email Toney to sign up for the workshop and/or the open mic must still make a reservation! \nSuggested Donation: $5\nBUY TICKETS below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 (Must call before Thurs. 5/21 at 5PM) \nIf you cannot pay the suggested donation\, please call 201-836-3499 or email aortega@puffinfoundation.org to ask for free reservation(s). Thank you! \n– \nOmar Holmon is a culture critic\, performer\, internet archaeologist\, and known for co-founding the popular website Black Nerd Problems. He is co-author of ‘Black Nerd Problems: Essays’ collection and author of ‘We Were All Someone Else Yesterday’ poetry collection. There’s nothing Omar loves more than writing essays / creating content about niche and obscure moments in pop culture across all genres. From comic books and anime to movies and television shows you should be watching\, Omar has bars for them all in person and online. \nPuffin’s monthly poetry series\, S.P.E.A.K. (Sharing Poetic Expressions\, Art\, & Knowledge)\, is hosted by MC and poet Toney Jackson. He guides novices\, veteran spitters\, and professional wordsmiths alike in an evening of intimacy\, creativity\, and positivity like no other. This event is open to aspiring poets as well as listeners! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 7 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/speak-may-writers-workshop-open-mic-2/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SPEAK-MAY-IG-Flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T041353 CREATED:20260420T185227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T143810Z UID:10000188-1779638400-1779638400@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:Daniel Epstein Trio DESCRIPTION:Events for June 7 – May 30 \n \n \n \n Vocal Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n Pianist Daniel Epstein\, violinist Kae Nakano\, and cellist Benjamin Larsen present “An Afternoon of Diverse Trios\,” a program covering nearly the entire “lifetime” of the piano trio: an early trio by Joseph Haydn\, the difficult and rarely performed 1998 trio by American composer Frederic Rzewski\, and finally the Trio in A minor by Maurice Ravel. \nPianist Daniel Epstein was the first American pianist to perform the “Yellow River Concerto\,” a product of the Chinese Cultural Revolution in 1973. He has established a career which includes performances with major symphony orchestras\, solo recitals\, and chamber music. He is a founding member of the Raphael Trio. \nViolinist Kae Nakano\, as a college student\, won third prize in the Romania International Music Competition. She has since established an active career which includes participation in major international music festivals\, performing with such superluminaries as Marta Argerich\, Seijo Ozawa\, and Vadim Repin. She is an active chamber music performer and member of the Albany Symphony. \nCellist Benjamin Larsen made his solo debut in 1999 at the Merryall Center for the Arts\, where a critic for the Danbury News Times called him “remarkably gifted” with “a charming\, warm tone.” He has performed concerti with the Hartford Symphony\, Farmington Valley Symphony\, and Musica Dolce Ensemble\, and has also performed solo and chamber performances in Asia and Europe. He is the founder and artistic director of Concerts on the Slope in Park Slope\, Brooklyn\, and maintains an active career as soloist and chamber musician. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 7 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Rzewski and Mendelssohn 11/9/25\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Play\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n videoTextBlockModalblock_3a8a6a0fe258d548dee1d33cfb57c8abTitle\n \n ×\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n \n \n Close Popup\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/daniel-epstein-trio/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Music Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Daniel-Epstein-Trio-insta-flyer-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T041353 CREATED:20260501T190610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T190613Z UID:10000190-1780167600-1780167600@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:Bradford Hayes Quartet: Jazz in May DESCRIPTION:Events for June 7 – May 30 \n \n \n \n Vocal Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n A dynamic force on the jazz scene for over 35 years\, saxophonist Bradford Hayes brings his celebrated Quartet to the Puffin Cultural Forum for Jazz in May\, a joyful program that draws from the deep well of the American jazz tradition. The Quartet features Michael Cochran on piano\, Akashi Atsuka on bass\, and Joe Brown on drums. \nJazz in May is a spirited survey of jazz at its most uplifting. The Quartet will be performing beloved standards from the classic jazz canon\, alongside iconic repertoire from the celebrated Blue Note Records catalog. The concert will also feature selections from the Quartet’s newly released album\, Live at the Branford Jazz Festival. \nBradford Hayes has made a significant mark in the jazz scene\, showcasing his talent in renowned venues like Birdland\, Tavern on the Green\, and the Beacon Theater\, as well as clubs across the U.S. and Europe. His impressive performance history includes collaborations with jazz legends such as Gerald Alston\, Yusef Lateef\, and Jimmy Heath\, among others. \nSuggested Donation: $10\nBUY TICKETS below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 \nIf you cannot pay the suggested donation\, please call 201-836-3499 or email aortega@puffinfoundation.org to make free reservation(s). Thank you! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 7 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n BRADFORD HAYES QUARTET\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Play\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n videoTextBlockModalblock_cba2f1cf83a9d3c9750aee35db29db17Title\n \n ×\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n \n \n Close Popup\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/bradford-hayes-quartet-jazz-in-may/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Jazz Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bradford-Hayes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T041353 CREATED:20260305T213304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T213308Z UID:10000180-1780686000-1780686000@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:John Hart Trio ft. Jake Hart DESCRIPTION:Events for June 7 – May 30 \n \n \n \n Vocal Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n Join us for an evening of music with pianist Jake Hart and the John Hart Jazz Trio. \nPianist and composer Jake Hart will be performing an excerpt from his latest solo piano composition\, a continuation of a project titled Collage\, by memory. The piece utilizes creative borrowing from a multitude of different composers and gives the listener the feeling that the music is completely improvised. \nFollowing Jake Hart’s solo piano performance\, jazz guitarist John Hart will perform standards and original music with his trio\, featuring Bill Moring on bass and Andy Watson on drums. The evening’s program will feature selections from his latest album New Mantra\, released last year under SteepleChase Records. The project marks John’s 17th album as leader. \nJake Hart is a pianist and composer signed with Sunnyside Records\, which released his debut album Collage in 2024. The album received praise in Los Angeles Jazz Scene\, where Scott Yanow wrote about how “the two Parts sound spontaneous and bridge the gap between modern classical music and jazz.” In addition\, Jake has also participated in a multitude of international competitions and has performed at notable venues including Birdland Jazz Club\, Mezzrow and the Umbria Jazz Festival. \nA fixture on the New York music scene for 40 years\, John Hart has distinguished himself as a band leader with 17 CDs (including releases on such prestigious labels as Blue Note and Concord) as well as a first-call sideman to the stars\, including a sixteen-year tenure with organist Jack McDuff. Other associations include Lou Donaldson\, James Moody\, Jon Hendricks\, Jimmy Smith\, Brian Blade\, Chris Potter\, Larry Goldings\, Bob Belden\, Rick Margitza\, Javon Jackson and the Maria Schneider Orchestra. A prolific recording artist\, John has appeared on 100-plus CDs as a sideman. \nSuggested Donation: $10\nBUY TICKETS below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 (Must call before Thurs. 6/4 at 5PM) \nIf you cannot pay the suggested donation\, please call 201-836-3499 or email aortega@puffinfoundation.org to ask for free reservation(s). Thank you! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 7 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n John Hart Trio – “All the Things You Are”\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Play\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n videoTextBlockModalblock_b350761769d2f268ee071e37dfd7039aTitle\n \n ×\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n \n \n Close Popup\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/john-hart-trio-ft-jake-hart/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Jazz Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jake-and-John-Hart.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T041353 CREATED:20260512T192138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T192141Z UID:10000192-1780848000-1780848000@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:June Open Stage at the Puffin! DESCRIPTION:Events for June 7 – May 30 \n \n \n \n Vocal Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n The Forum invites YOU to take the stage! We welcome performers from all disciplines—music\, poetry\, dance\, theater\, comedy\, and more. Join us for a FREE celebration of community\, arts\, and culture\, hosted by Teaneck’s very own Poet Laureate\, Scott Pleasants! Snacks and refreshments will be served. \nStage time is limited to 8 minutes. If you’re interested in performing\, please RSVP online or by phone\, AND submit a description of your act along with a demo (if available) to: alee@puffinfoundation.org \nTo RSVP (as a performer or attendee)\, please sign up below. \n– \nFREE\nRSVP below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 (Must call and leave a voicemail before Thurs. 6/4 at 5PM) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 7 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/june-open-stage-at-the-puffin-2/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Vocal Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/openmic_pic-e1729140384948.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T180000 DTSTAMP:20260515T041353 CREATED:20260512T192714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T192717Z UID:10000193-1781287200-1781287200@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:SPEAK June: Writer’s Workshop & Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Events for June 7 – May 30 \n \n \n \n Vocal Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n S.P.E.A.K. is back for June\, and will be hosting another writer’s workshop followed by an open mic night! \nAt 6:00PM: Writer’s Workshop\nWORKSHOP IS ONLY OPEN TO THE FIRST 15 SIGNUPS!\nWriters are invited to share a piece they are working on\, and provide feedback to each other as they edit their chosen piece. \nAt 7:00PM: Open Mic\nPerform your writing\, poetry\, prose\, or rap at the Open Mic! Performances will be recorded\, but you may opt out of being recorded when you sign up. \nInterested writers and poets can sign up for the workshop and/or the open mic by emailing their name\, contact info\, and whether they’d like to opt out of being recorded to: herhymeswithme@gmail.com \nPLEASE NOTE: Writers who email Toney to sign up for the workshop and/or the open mic must still make a reservation! \n– \nSuggested Donation: $5\nBUY TICKETS below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 (Must call before Thurs. 6/11 at 5PM) \nIf you cannot pay the suggested donation\, please call 201-836-3499 or email aortega@puffinfoundation.org to ask for free reservation(s). Thank you! \n– \nABOUT S.P.E.A.K.:\nPuffin’s monthly poetry series\, S.P.E.A.K. (Sharing Poetic Expressions\, Art\, & Knowledge)\, is hosted by MC and poet Toney Jackson. He guides novices\, veteran spitters\, and professional wordsmiths alike in an evening of intimacy\, creativity\, and positivity like no other. This event is open to aspiring poets as well as listeners! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 7 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/speak-june-writers-workshop-open-mic-2/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Journal-writing-e1754059778110.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T041353 CREATED:20260512T195041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T195045Z UID:10000194-1782500400-1782500400@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:Bette Davis Ain’t For Sissies DESCRIPTION:Events for June 7 – May 30 \n \n \n \n Vocal Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n Directed by Drama Desk Award winner Karen Carpenter (Love\, Loss\, and What I Wore)\, Bette Davis Ain’t for Sissies returns to the Puffin Foundation with an electrifying solo performance written and performed by Jessica Sherr (Claws\, Blue Bloods).  \nMiss Davis is Back! \nAnd more relevant than ever. The show brings to life the uncompromising story of one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars. From headline-making romances with William Wyler and Howard Hughes to her infamous Oscar upset and fearless battles against the male-dominated studio system\, Davis’ story is one of  ambition and defiance. \nThis updated performance also highlights Davis’ role as a trailblazer in standing up to the studio system and helping pave the way for stronger protections and rights for artists. On-screen\, she portrayed complex\, unapologetic women; off-screen\, she fought for equal pay\, creative control\, and longevity in an industry that often denied women all three. \nBy turns humorous and deeply moving\, Bette Davis Ain’t for Sissies captures the enduring legacy of a woman who refused to be silenced. \nFasten your seatbelts—it’s going to be a bumpy ride. \n– \nSuggested Donation: $10\nBUY TICKETS below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 \nIf you cannot pay the suggested donation\, please call 201-836-3499 or email aortega@puffinfoundation.org to ask for free reservation(s). Thank you! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 7 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bette Davis Ain’t For Sissies Sizzle Reel\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Play\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n videoTextBlockModalblock_e852600444af5626430f1ab7b6a03166Title\n \n ×\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n \n \n Close Popup\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Jessica Sherr | Bette Davis Ain’t for Sissies — As Seen on PIX11\, NY1 & NBC Miami\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Play\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n videoTextBlockModalblock_3876d3938c3df782f68c90aa64f560efTitle\n \n ×\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n \n \n Close Popup\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/bette-davis-aint-for-sissies-2/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BETTE_Poster_Final.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T041353 CREATED:20260512T202442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T202742Z UID:10000195-1782586800-1782586800@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:Marel Hidalgo Organ Trio: A Celebration of Black Jazz Composers DESCRIPTION:Events for June 7 – May 30 \n \n \n \n Vocal Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n The Marel Hidalgo Organ Trio presents “A Celebration of Black Jazz Composers\,” featuring seventeen-year-old Marel Hidalgo on guitar & banjo\, Leonieke Scheuble on organ\, and Winard Harper on drums! \nThey will be playing music from some of the most important African-American jazz composers of the swing\, bebop\, hard bop\, and post-bop eras\, including Thelonious Monk\, John Coltrane\, Benny Golson\, Horace Silver\, Charles Mingus\, Tadd Dameron\, Woody Shaw\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Randy Weston\, Joe Henderson\, Duke Pearson\, Gigi Gryce\, and more. \nMarel Hidalgo is a young guitarist\, banjoist\, arranger\, orchestrator\, and bandleader hailing from Neptune\, New Jersey\, whose playing ranges from Straight-Ahead and Jamaican Jazz to Avant-garde. His playing quickly caught the attention of the jazz scene\, and he has been highly active in jazz venues and festivals in the US and overseas ever since. He has performed at Exit Zero Jazz Festival\, Jazz at Lincoln Center\, The Count Basie’s Vogel Theater\, The New York Guitar Festival at Bryant Park in NYC\, The Elnora Guitar Festival at The Krannert Center in Illinois\, Teatro Nacional and Festival Día Internacional del Jazz in San José\, Costa Rica\, and Sunset Sunside Jazz Club in Paris\, France. He has also worked alongside many talented and renowned musicians\, such as Billy Hart\, Roger Humphries\, Winard Harper\, Johnathan Blake\, Byron Landham\, Carlomagno Araya\, Adam Nussbaum and Tommy Campbell\, Monty Alexander\, Pat Bianchi\, Radam Schwartz\, Jared Gold\, John Lee\, Dwayne Dolphin\, Gary Mazzaroppi\, and Felipe Fournier. \nSuggested Donation: $10\nBUY TICKETS below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 (Must call before Thurs. 6/25 at 5PM) \nIf you cannot pay the suggested donation\, please call 201-836-3499 or email aortega@puffinfoundation.org to ask for free reservation(s). Thank you! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 7 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Honky Tonk – Marel Hidalgo Organ Trio at Clement’s Place Jazz Club\, Newark\, NJ\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Play\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n videoTextBlockModalblock_3d81bac1cedf688982d82d0901257b11Title\n \n ×\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n \n \n Close Popup\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/marel-hidalgo-organ-trio-a-celebration-of-black-jazz-composers/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Jazz Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_6825_improved.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T041353 CREATED:20260413T191510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T191513Z UID:10000186-1784314800-1784314800@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:Conversations with Ronnie Burrage DESCRIPTION:Events for June 7 – May 30 \n \n \n \n Vocal Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n Conversations with Ronnie Burrage is an intimate evening of music\, memory\, and spontaneous creation. World-renowned percussionist and multi-instrumentalist Ronnie Burrage — joined by guitarist Yuto Kanazawa — weaves together live\, improvised music across genres with vivid personal stories drawn from his extraordinary life and upcoming memoir. Expect the unexpected: Burrage is a musician who composes in the moment\, sculpting soundscapes from scratch and drawing the audience into the living\, breathing act of creation. \nWith a discography spanning over 170 recordings and a career that has placed him alongside McCoy Tyner\, Sonny Rollins\, and Wayne Shorter\, Ronnie Burrage has spent decades at the forefront of jazz innovation. Recognized as one of the finest jazz musicians on the international scene\, he brings to Puffin something rarer than a performance — a conversation between a master artist\, his instrument\, and everyone in the room. \nSuggested Donation: $10\nBUY TICKETS below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 (Must call before Thurs. 7/16 at 5PM) \nIf you cannot pay the suggested donation\, please call 201-836-3499 or email aortega@puffinfoundation.org to ask for free reservation(s). Thank you! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 7 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Ronnie Burrage – “Chanda”\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Play\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n videoTextBlockModalblock_dc1fd9754a4081eb307d24fd28880422Title\n \n ×\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n \n \n Close Popup\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/conversations-with-ronnie-burrage/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Jazz Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ronnie-Burrage-temp-photo.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR