Thanksgiving Comedy Fest
Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 8:00 PM · New Jersey Performing Arts Center, New Jersey
The Venue
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Center St
NJPAC pairs major touring performers with a substantial local program, bringing music, dance and comedy to Downtown Newark.
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Shape The Night
Before
Qaalii's CafeFour owners of Ethiopian, Turkish and Afghan background opened this at the top of Halsey Street in autumn 2025. The espresso is pulled from Ethiopian beans roasted by Red House, and alongside it are Oromo chai, Yemeni-style karak and Turkish and Afghan teas. Omar Bareentto built it around booths with outlets rather than a takeout window, and said so plainly: he does not like businesses opening in Newark with only to-go options.
8:00 PM · Thanksgiving Comedy Fest
After
McGovern's TavernFrank McGovern opened this on New Street in 1936 and it has not moved or changed its name since. It is a narrow old bar with a kitchen, a long wooden counter and a sign reading in God we trust, all others pay. On a night when downtown Newark empties out after an event, this is the place that is still serving.