BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Puffin Cultural Forum - ECPv6.16.3//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:20260516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191806 CREATED:20260212T212406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T170002Z UID:10000176-1778958000-1778958000@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:Lil Rev: American Uke Master DESCRIPTION:Events for June 5 – May 9 \n \n \n \n Jazz Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n American Uke Master is a lively and heart-warming musical journey through 146 years of the ukulele’s unlikely history — performed with Lil Rev’s jaw-dropping prowess showcasing the instrument’s surprising sonic potential. \nThis isn’t your granddad’s run-of-the-mill Tiptoe Through the Tulips or Somewhere Over the Rainbow ukulele variety show! This tapestry of songs\, poetry\, stories and ukulele lore tells the story of the ukulele’s humble Portuguese beginnings\, its journey to Hawaii\, it’s spread around the world and modern popular comeback. \nThis imaginative one-man show features a motherlode of music\, spanning folk\, pop\, blues\, bluegrass\, Broadway\, country\, and rock; masterfully performed by the Johnny Appleseed of the American ukulele revival\, Wisconsin’s award-winning folk troubadour: Lil Rev.  \nAudiences will laugh\, cry and sing-along as they develop a rich appreciation for this little instrument’s ability to warm hearts\, lift spirits\, and wile away cares! \n– \nSuggested Donation: $10\nBUY TICKETS below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 (Must call before Thurs. 5/14 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: Friday\, June 5 \n \n \n Time: 7:00 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: $10.00 \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 Lil’ Rev – “On The Road To Boston” Aurora Uke Fest 2021\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_f16a27e2b90aa2763181e543f467426fTitle\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/lil-rev-american-uke-master/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Music Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lil-Rev-American-Uke-Master-IG-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191806 CREATED:20260501T233238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T164430Z UID:10000191-1779033600-1779033600@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:In the Spirit of Pete! Solidarity Singers of the NJ IUC Singalong DESCRIPTION:Events for June 5 – May 9 \n \n \n \n Jazz Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n May 3 marked the 107th anniversary of Pete Seeger’s birth. The best way to honor his memory is to sing and organize against fascism and in support of peace\, civil rights\, and the environment\, and that is exactly what we will do. \nJoin us on Sunday\, May 17th at 4:00PM on the lawn of the Puffin Cultural Forum\, where the Solidarity Singers of the New Jersey State Industrial Union Council will lead us in song in front of our Pete Seeger statue. The event will be recorded. \nFood and refreshments will be served. Event will be moved indoors in event of rain. \nThe Solidarity Singers of the NJ IUC are a street chorus\, not a concert choir. For nearly thirty years\, they have appeared at rallies\, picket lines\, demonstrations\, and meetings for progressive causes throughout New Jersey and beyond. Their motto says it all: “Only a few of us know how to read music\, but we all know which side we are on.” They lift the spirits of people engaged in struggle and help them carry on. \nOn the 17th\, we will all become Solidarity Singers. We will sing new and old songs\, some from Pete’s own repertoire and some newly created. Song sheets will be distributed. Come with your voice\, come with your spirit\, and help us build a singing movement for a better world! \nFREE\nRSVP below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Friday\, June 5 \n \n \n Time: 7:00 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: $10.00 \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 \n\n \n \n \n \n Play\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n videoTextBlockModalblock_4620e47e17c4389454fd5b533981445eTitle\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/solidarity-singers-of-nj/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Vocal Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/In-the-Spirit-of-Pete-Insta-flyer-V2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191806 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 5 – May 9 \n \n \n \n Jazz Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\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: Friday\, June 5 \n \n \n Time: 7:00 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: $10.00 \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/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SPEAK-MAY-IG-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191806 CREATED:20260420T185227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T142124Z UID:10000188-1779638400-1779638400@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:Daniel Epstein Trio DESCRIPTION:Events for June 5 – May 9 \n \n \n \n Jazz Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\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– \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: Friday\, June 5 \n \n \n Time: 7:00 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: $10.00 \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_6f0bae06a1238c85455506165b3576fcTitle\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/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Daniel-Epstein-Trio-insta-flyer-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T190000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191806 CREATED:20260501T190610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T133552Z UID:10000190-1780167600-1780167600@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:Bradford Hayes Quartet: Jazz in May DESCRIPTION:Events for June 5 – May 9 \n \n \n \n Jazz Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\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 Cochrane on piano\, Takashi Otsuka on bass\, and George Gray 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: Friday\, June 5 \n \n \n Time: 7:00 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: $10.00 \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_7360b149c2f4cc7754667ebd6b4e9dcdTitle\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-Quartet-IG-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T190000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191806 CREATED:20260305T213304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T023930Z UID:10000180-1780686000-1780686000@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:John Hart Trio ft. Jake Hart DESCRIPTION:Events for June 5 – May 9 \n \n \n \n Jazz Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\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: Friday\, June 5 \n \n \n Time: 7:00 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: $10.00 \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_18b0a9e62b379982e43506e18cbad182Title\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/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/John-Hart-Trio-ft-Jake-Hart-IG-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191806 CREATED:20260512T192138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T143732Z UID:10000192-1780848000-1780848000@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:June Open Stage at the Puffin! DESCRIPTION:Events for June 5 – May 9 \n \n \n \n Jazz Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\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: Friday\, June 5 \n \n \n Time: 7:00 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: $10.00 \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/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/JUNE-Open-Stage-2026-IG-flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191806 CREATED:20260526T162952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T170942Z UID:10000197-1781200800-1781200800@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:"The Hate U Give" Film Screening & Talkback by Juneteenth Teaneck DESCRIPTION:Events for June 5 – May 9 \n \n \n \n Jazz Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n The Juneteenth Committee of Teaneck (established in 2021)\, in collaboration with the Puffin Cultural Forum and Teaneck International Film Festival\, is proud to host a FREE community film screening and talkback of The Hate U Give on Thursday\, June 11th at 6:00PM. \nSynopsis:\nBased on the bestselling novel by Angie Thomas\, The Hate U Give follows Starr Carter\, a teenager balancing life between her neighborhood and private school. After witnessing the police shooting of her childhood friend Khalil\, Starr struggles to find her voice while speaking out against injustice. The film explores race\, activism\, family\, and the power of using your voice to create change. \nContent warning:\nThis film depicts police brutality\, gun violence\, and racial violence. \nFollowing the screening\, there will be a community discussion focused on identity\, social justice\, youth voice\, and community impact. The moderators of the TalkBack are both Teaneck High School graduates and community leaders. \nThe committee’s goal is to bring youth out for this important film because many of the themes are relatable to what young people experience and discuss today. The film also connects to topics and books students are currently reading in school\, making it both meaningful and timely. \nFREE\nRSVP below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Friday\, June 5 \n \n \n Time: 7:00 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: $10.00 \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 The Hate U Give | Official Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX\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_28b5a3be427c05805811feb100db1ba2Title\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/the-hate-u-give-film-screening-talkback-by-juneteenth-teaneck/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Film,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/THE-HATE-U-GIVE-IG-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T190000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191806 CREATED:20260515T175131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T203034Z UID:10000196-1781377200-1781377200@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:David Drumgold Variety Show – PRIDE Edition DESCRIPTION:Events for June 5 – May 9 \n \n \n \n Jazz Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n \nActor\, producer\, and creative force David Drumgold returns to the Puffin Cultural Forum this June with his annual Pride Variety Show — a dazzling celebration of music\, comedy\, drag\, dance\, and pure theatrical joy. Inspired by the classic variety shows of the 60s and 70s\, The David Drumgold Variety Show delivers an unforgettable evening of laughter\, show-stopping talent\, and Pride Month celebration. Featuring an electrifying lineup of performers to include: \n  \nRichard Cortez\, (jazz singer)\, Richard’s timeless\, golden baritone voice handles The Great American Songbook (Gershwin\, Berlin\, Porter) with a deep emotional intelligence\, an unbridled passion for song\, and an activist’s relationship to both his material and his audience. \n  \nZeta Jones\, (drag queen)\, known for glamorous\, high-fashion looks and polished makeup artistry\, Zeta built a reputation blending old-Hollywood sophistication with contemporary club performance culture drawing inspiration from actress Catherine Zeta-Jones. \n  \nJada Valenciaga\, (drag queen) emerging as part of a newer generation of NYC drag talent\, Jada developed a reputation for high-energy performances that blend fashion\, comedy\, dance\, and crowd interaction. \n  \nDiana Taylor (R&B Singer) hails from Houston Texa and released her very first single under “Priority Record Label” making her the #1 House/Dance artist signed to the then infamous label\, alongside big names like Ice Cube\, No Limit\, Snoop Dog and many other heavy hitters. \n\nThe David Drumgold Variety Show\, PRIDE EDITION is NOT to be missed!\n\n–\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 \n Date: Friday\, June 5 \n \n \n Time: 7:00 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: $10.00 \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 The David Drumgold Variety Show – PRIDE Edition 6/21/25\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_1941c780802ab24e60062125f86aa4eaTitle\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/david-drumgold-variety-show-pride-edition-2/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DD-Variety-Pride-2026-IG-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191806 CREATED:20260528T185432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T010251Z UID:10000198-1781452800-1781452800@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:Fierce and Fast! The Peregrine Falcon - A Book Talk by Jim Wright DESCRIPTION:Events for June 5 – May 9 \n \n \n \n Jazz Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n Jim Wright\, author of acclaimed new book “The Peregrine Falcon\,” tells all about the incredible raptors in his lavishly illustrative talk: how they can travel at 200 mph\, why they nearly went extinct\, how they were saved in the unlikeliest way\, and how they became internet superstars. Even if you think you know a lot about peregrines\, prepare to be surprised! PLUS\, as an added bonus\, Jim will be displaying a racing-pigeon leg band that he retrieved from a peregrine pellet! \nBooklist magazine raves: “Full of personal anecdotes from Wright’s many years as a nest monitor and hawk watcher and quotes from scientists and early naturalists and richly illustrated with beautiful color photos\, this will be the peregrine primer for years to come.” \nIn addition to this go-to book on peregrine falcons\, Jim Wright has written “The Screech Owl Companion\,” “The Real James Bond\,” “The Nature of the Meadowlands\,” and several other books. He monitors nesting peregrines for the state of New Jersey in the spring\, coordinates the State Line Hawk Watch in the fall\, and writes a birding column for “The Record” in Northern New Jersey every two weeks. He is a deputy marsh warden at the Celery Farm Nature Preserve in Allendale. \nFREE\nRSVP below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Friday\, June 5 \n \n \n Time: 7:00 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: $10.00 \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/fierce-and-fast-the-peregrine-falcon-a-book-talk-by-jim-wright/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jim-Wright-IG-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T190000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191806 CREATED:20260512T195041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T025619Z UID:10000194-1782500400-1782500400@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:Bette Davis Ain’t For Sissies DESCRIPTION:Events for June 5 – May 9 \n \n \n \n Jazz Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\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: Friday\, June 5 \n \n \n Time: 7:00 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: $10.00 \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_221d27dda5598baa5baa3acc2a2dda33Title\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_a1a10636950d7c7b8b11cef07ab38292Title\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/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bette-Davis-2026-IG-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T190000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191806 CREATED:20260512T202442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T150936Z UID:10000195-1782586800-1782586800@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:Marel Hidalgo Organ Trio: A Celebration of Black Jazz Composers DESCRIPTION:Events for June 5 – May 9 \n \n \n \n Jazz Concert \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\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: Friday\, June 5 \n \n \n Time: 7:00 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: $10.00 \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_1affe9c2a9b687e17065a1c6ca20d8feTitle\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/Marel-Hidalgo-Organ-Trio-IG-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR