The Rent Party, the monthly party held to benefit food pantries in SOMA, will hold a special Friday night shindig to raise money for the HK Community Fund of Maplewood and South Orange. This Rent Party has a special name too–The Rejects Party, because its featuring musical talent that was rejected from Maplewoodstock. “Their egos bruised and battered by the heartless Maplewoodstock Machine, they come to us seeking shelter and a place to play… We welcome them with open arms!” Laurence Hart, Emotional Rex and Ginny Johnson & Mosaic will perform, while DJ Kim Miller will put the needle on the record and spin some 80s vinyl.

The Rent Rejects Party
Friday, July 8 from 8 pm – midnight
South Orange Elk’s Lodge, 220 Prospect Street, South Orange, NJ
Minimum donation $5, but the more you give, the better you’ll feel! 21 and over.

On Saturday and Sunday, head over to Maplewoodstock to enjoy two full days of over top-notch musicians, great local food, vendors and an awesome Kidzone for the littlest festival-goers.

Maplewoodstock
Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10 beginning at noon and going all day
Memorial Park, Valley Street and Oakland Road, Maplewood, NJ.
Free

Or do something different on Saturday. Take a Riverfront Boat Tour in Newark. Erika wrote about her experience here, and now it’s your chance to travel 7 miles of Newark’s riverfront, focusing on its dramatic past and learn how about its future, which will include Newark Riverfront Park. The City of Newark, in partnership with Essex County and the Trust for Public Land, has already begun construction on the first section of the waterfront park, which ill contain a walking and biking trail, floating boat dock, riverfront boardwalk, and other areas for picnics, exercise and environmental education.

Newark Riverboat Tours
Saturday, July 9 at 9 am – 12:30 pm (wth Councilman Augusto Amador) and at 11 am – 2:30 pm (with Councilman Darren Sharif)
Tickets are $5. Email here or call Ms. Roberts at 973.733.3917 with date and time of tour you would like.

The Midtown Men, featuring four stars from the original cast of Jersey Boys, will perform a special summer concert at Yogi Berra Stadium to benefit the Yogi Berra Museum & Leanring Center. Celebrating the music of the 1960’s with classic songs by the Beatles, Beach Boys, Motown, The Four Seasons and more, The Midtown Men will perform a line up from their highly anticipated 2011 concert on tour. Joe Piscopo will be Master of Ceremonies.

The Midtown Men
Saturday, July 9 from 6 pm – 8 pm
Yogi Berra Stadium, on the campus of Montclair State University, Little Falls, NJ
Tickets range from $250 VIP (includes pre and post reception at the Yogi Berra Museum, field seating and parking, limited to 150) / $ 75 stadium box seats / $50 stadium reserved seating and stadium box seats behind the net / $25 stadium bench seats / $ 10 obstructed view and can be purchased by calling (973) 655-2378 or email here.

On Saturday night, check out local talent at A Night of Poetry And Art the 73 See Gallery & Design Studio in Montclair. Hannah Rosenblum will entertain with her paintbrush and her guitar. This talented artist has been described as a”a little Joni Mitchell and a little Nora Jones.” In addition, poet and recording artist “HiCoup” will delight the crowd with his entertaining skills at the art of communication.  The 73 See Gallery & Design Studio is a 1,800sq.ft. art space and design studio located at 73 Pine Street, Unit C. In addition to a fine arts gallery, and through an internship agreement with Montclair State University, it offers high caliber art direction, a full compliment of graphic design services, a venue for public performances, adult and youth art classes, seminars, and community events.

A Night of Poetry and Art
Saturday, July 9 from 6:30 pm – 10 pm
73 See Gallery & Design Studio, 73 Pine Street, Unit C, Montclair, NJ, 07042
$10, refreshments included. Tickets limited to 50. RSVP here.

To see what else is going on in Baristaville, make sure to check our calendar.