Please join us on Thursday, February 19th, 7- 9 pm, for a special evening of poetry with Peter Murphy and Paul Rabinowitz! This free event will include a book signing by Peter and Paul, light refreshments, and an open mic. It will be held at duCret Center of Art, located at 1030 Central Avenue in Plainfield, NJ. On-site parking […]
A Raisin in the Sun follows the Younger family as they struggle over money, dreams, and dignity after receiving a life-insurance check. Each family member’s vision of a better future clashes with racism, poverty, and hard reality, forcing them to choose between safety and self-respect. Show Dates and Time First Weekend: February 20th and 21st: […]
Stained Glass Workshop – One Day Only! Discover the art of stained glass in this hands-on, one-day workshop! In just 3.5 hours, you’ll learn the basics of cutting, foiling, and soldering glass as you create your very own colorful stained glass piece to take home. Perfect for beginners, this workshop includes all tools and materials—just […]
A stolen de Kooning. A suburban couple. A painting hidden for 30 years. Artist and Investigative Journalist: Charles Sabba explores the strange, true story behind one of the most improbable art thefts in modern history. March 7th at 3 pm Adults: $15.00 Seniors: $10.00 High School and College Students: FreePurchase Ticket Below: Select Type Adult […]
This exhibition also honors the legacy of duCret’s founder, Marjorie Van Emburgh, whose commitment to arts education and advocacy for women artists helped establish a lasting creative community. In the spirit of her vision and in celebration of our 100th year in Plainfield, By the Hand of Women seeks to amplify women’s voices across disciplines and celebrate the enduring […]
Spring Awakening is a groundbreaking rock musical with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater, adapted from the controversial 1891 play by Frank Wedekind. Set in a repressive 19th-century German society, the show follows a group of teenagers as they discover the complexities of their changing bodies, desires, and identities in […]
Experience the magic of silent movies with live organ accompaniment by award-winning organist and Plainfield resident Ian Fraser ianfraserorganist.com/ on his digital touring theatre organ. Enjoy free popcorn and get ready to laugh along with the antics of silent film comedy legends Buster Keaton (Sherlock Jr.), Charlie Chaplin (The Adventurer) and Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy (The […]
Always wanted to learn Latin dance but have little to no experience? This is the class for you! Come join this fun-filled class and learn Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata. Come solo or with a partner. Everyone will learn individual moves, as well as partnered moves and turns. Class will focus on fundamental, basic steps in […]
Learning to Look: The Impressionists In this new lecture series, Jenevieve DeLosSantos will talk about the Impressionist movement and the artists central to it. She will talk about how to view works from this movement, its history, artists like Monet, and the characteristics of Impressionist paintings. Jenevieve DeLosSantos, Ph.D, teaches art history at Rutgers University. […]
Join us at the duCret Center of Art for an evening of powerful poetry at The Fields Poetry Reading Series. This special event features acclaimed poets James Hoch and Jen DeGregorio, who will share selections from their celebrated work in an intimate and engaging setting. This is a free event, open to the public, and […]
Dragonfly Multicultural Art Center presents the 2026 NJ One Act Festival: Matter of the Heart, an evening of original short plays by New Jersey playwrights that dig into love, loss, and everything in between. With a mix of fresh voices and seasoned artists, each piece offers a different, deeply human perspective on what it means […]
Stained Glass Workshop – One Day Only! Discover the art of stained glass in this hands-on, one-day workshop! In just 3.5 hours, you’ll learn the basics of cutting, foiling, and soldering glass as you create your very own colorful stained glass piece to take home. Perfect for beginners, this workshop includes all tools and materials—just […]