We previously reported that the Prudential Center will be offering free Devils hockey tickets to Newark residents for the upcoming season.

In the same spirt, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will be offering tickets for just $3.50 to Newark residents for ten of its upcoming shows.

It’s all in honor of Newark Celebration 350, the city’s ongoing yearlong celebration commemorating the 350th anniversary of its founding. The New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced that a new slate of select shows has been made available for the “NJPAC: $3.50 for 350” program for Newark residents.

A limited number of tickets for select performances will be available for $3.50 at the box office only, starting August 23rd (box office hours: Tuesday through Saturday: Noon to 6pm). Valid ID with proof of Newark residency is required to acquire the tickets, which are limited to two per person for one of the shows on the list.

The offer is valid for the following performances:

Buena Vista Social Club’s Omara Portuondo “85 Tour” with special guests Roberto Fonseca, Anat Cohen and Regina Carter

October 15, 2016 @ 8pm

Legendary Cuban singer Omara Portuondo celebrates her 85th anniversary in a rare concert tour with pianist Roberto Fonseca, clarinetist-saxophonist Anat Cohen and violinist Regina Carter!

Mariza with special guest Bebel Gilberto

October 16, 2016 @ 7pm

Grammy nominee Mariza (“Meu Fado Meu”), the new face of Portuguese fado, has risen from a local phenomenon to one of the most widely acclaimed stars of the world music circuit. This young singer with a rich, vibrant voice and a strong artistic personality will perform alongside special guest multi-Grammy nominated singer Bebel Gilberto.

Jazz in the Key of Ellison

November 1, 2016 @ 7:30pm

Wynton Marsalis leads an all-star lineup, including singers Catherine Russell, Angélique Kidjo and Patti Austin, with music director Andy Farber and His Orchestra, in tribute to the great American novelist Ralph Ellison and his remarkable jazz collection. Special guests include NBA great Kareen Abdul-Jabbar and actor Joe Morton.

GRP Jazz Revisited: Honoring Larry Rosen

November 17, 2016 @ 8pm

In tribute to Larry Rosen, an esteemed consulting producer of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, GRP Records is reuniting some of the greatest artists of the jazz label to present, individually and collectively, music from the studio’s heyday: Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour, Phil Perry, David Sanborn and The Yellowjackets.

Cinderella

December 4, 2016 @ 3pm

This full-scale production by the State Ballet Theatre of Russia is choreographed by Vladimir Vasiliev, former principal dancer with the Bolshoi Theater Ballet. Set to the music of Prokofiev,Cinderella is one of the most magical and hopeful of the storybook ballets, the enchanting story of wishes that really do come true.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker featuring MC Kurtis Blow

December 17, 2016 @ 3pm

NJPAC’s very own holiday smash is back! The Hip Hop Nutcracker reimagines Tchaikovsky’s classic score through explosive hip-hop choreography. A dozen all-star dancers, DJ, violinist, and digital scenery bring the traditional Nutcracker story to life with a contemporary urban twist. Rap legend Kurtis Blow rejoins the cast for this mash-up for the entire family.

Dance Theatre of Harlem

January 14, 2017 @ 8pm

Experience poetry in motion as the legendary Dance Theatre of Harlem, celebrating 47 years of passion, power and perfection, returns for this year’s Martin Luther King Celebration at NJPAC.

Budapest Festival Orchestra

February 4, 2017 @ 8pm

Hungary’s acclaimed orchestra performs the Fifth Symphony in an all-Beethoven program featuring pianist Richard Goode.

Peking Acrobats

February 18, 2017 @ 1pm

China’s most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists and gymnasts, accompanied by musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments, dazzle audiences with their bravery and dexterity. A performance by the Peking Acrobats is the epitome of a rich and ancient folk art tradition, blended with 21st-century special effects to highlight the action on stage.

Swan Lake: Moscow Festival Ballet

April 15, 2017 @ 8pm

A company of 50 dancers, direct from Moscow, performs the tale of a beautiful woman doomed to be a swan in this opulent production set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score. Whether you’re a dance aficionado or a newcomer, this ballet about an evil sorcerer who stands in the way of true love, performed to heart-wrenching music, is a must-see.

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