We celebrate women this month. Here are 9 N.J. events to check out. – Mosaic

June 17, 2024

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Members of the Black Women of New Jersey Facebook take a selfie together during a beach day meet-up for members of the Facebook group in Long Branch on Saturday, July 22, 2023. (Julian Leshay | For NJ Advance Media)

To kick off Women’s History Month, New Jersey towns, nonprofits, businesses and professional groups will hold “I nternational Women’s Day,” events to celebrate this global holiday on Friday.

Over a century ago, the first International Women’s Day (IWD) was commemorated with a gathering in March 1911, which was supported by more than a million people.

Today, the globally recognized holiday celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality, according to the IWD’s website.

This year’s campaign theme is “Inspire Inclusion,” which emphasizes the importance of diversity and empowerment in all aspects of society. The campaign theme underscores the crucial role of inclusion in achieving gender equality.

It calls for action to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create environments where all women are valued and respected. Inspire Inclusion encourages everyone to recognize the unique perspectives and contributions of women from all walks of life, including those from marginalized communities, according to the IWD’s website.

Check out these nine upcoming International Women’s Day and Women’s History month events:

March 7: Encouraging Women Across All Borders’ Annual International Women’s Day event, where attendees will hear from New York Times Bestselling Author Janice Kaplan. The celebration will be on Thursday, at Studio Red Bank, located at 200 Monmouth St. in Red Bank, 6-8 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit the organization’s Eventbrite page.
March 7: The Zimmerli Art Museum is hosting a free “SparkNight: Women’s History Month” event which will showcase the important contributions of women artists, performers, and student and community organizations. The event have live music, art workshops, and curated exhibitions on Thursday, at the museum, located at 71 Hamilton St. in New Brunswick, 4:30-8 p.m. For more details on parking, visit the museum’s website.
March 8: The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will host “A Gathering of Givers: Igniting Our Power!” event, which will celebrate the women who guide institutions, lead the state and shape their communities today. The event will be on Friday at NJPAC’s Prudential Hall lobby, at 1 Center St. in Newark, at 8:30 a.m. To register, visit NJPAC’s website.
March 8: W Hoboken will host a free International Women’s Day Celebration, which will have women’s empowerment poetry readings, complimentary wine tastings from Wander + Ivy, DIY Floral Bouquets for purchase by Bloomie Flower, and a female DJ. The event will be on Friday, W Hoboken, located at 225 River St. in Hoboken, 6-9 p.m. To register, visit the hotel’s Eventbrite page.
March 8: Bell Works will host its “International Women’s Day F45 Class” which will include a special workout class. The event will take place on Friday, at Bell Works’ ballroom, located at 101 Crawfords Corner Road, in Holmdel, 5:30-6:30 p.m. To register, Bell Works’ website.
March 8: The North Jersey Chamber of Commerce will host its 6th Annual International Women’s Day Business Summit. Join over 200 boss ladies at the NJ Advance Media co-sponsored event on Friday, the Valley Regency, at 1129 Valley Road in Clifton, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To register, visit the chamber’s event page.
March 9: Strength Through Strides will host a mini-retreat, which will feature a breakfast, speakers, a free yoga class, a sauna and cold plunge, and group mindset work. The event will take place on Saturday, at the Sweet Honey Farm, located at 395 Tennent Rd. in Marlboro, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit the non-profit’s Eventbrite page.
March 10: The Eatontown Historical Committee will present its “Women’s History Month Program” featuring Historian Carol Simon Levin portraying Psychologist Lillian Moller Gilbreth. The free program will be on Sunday, at the Eatontown Community Center, located at 72 Broad St. in Eatontown, at 2 p.m. To register, visit the borough’s website.
March 10: Essex County Links will host a free International Women’s Day luncheon event, where attendees will learn about women’s issues from around the globe. The luncheon will be on Sunday, at Inner City Cafe, at 15 Essex Ave. in the City of Orange, 1-3:30 p.m. To reserve a spot, visit the event page.