Festivals in Edison, NJ tonight and this week

Sor Ynez marks its namesake Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz’s birthday with open-mic poetry by local artists and a family-style dinner of her family’s original recipes. Live entertainment is hosted as well. Open-mic timeslots are by sign-up, and reservations are on Resy.

A party marking one year of beauty and wellness work, and the glowing results that came with it.

Evening of Celebration at Stone House at Stirling Ridge in Warren, New Jersey.

The ACHENJ holiday celebration at McCloone's to mark the season and support a charitable cause.

Annual Friendsgiving for the AAIN NE, RIMS NY and NAAIA NY Tri-State Chapter: food and conversation as members, new or long-standing, reflect on the year.

An evening open studio at El Museo to look at, make, and experiment with postcards, prints, and paper.

A holiday party for Paragon Management Nassau featuring food and festivities.

Paint your own vintage Christmas tree at this Dolce Liberta workshop, with a coursed Italian meal and complimentary refreshments.

The Staten Island Urban Center celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Spirits on Mill Ghost Walk from Valerius Productions & Lower Bucks Paranormal Society, exploring haunting tales of Mill Street's historic buildings and small businesses.

A Thanksgiving feast with a gratitude circle for sharing thanks.

A whiskey festival featuring Kentucky bourbon, steak and a rare bourbon raffle.

Good Games Social Club hosts a Thanksgiving edition of adult Mad Libs at Stay Green Brewing Co.

Coral Moons, Ecce Shnak, Nylon Ghost at Nikki Lopez Philly in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A release party for Kit Keenan's new cookbook, In Good Taste. Tickets include a copy of the book, beverages, and a light dessert.

Lunch Break hands out nonperishable sides and turkeys for Thanksgiving, and also gives away winter coats to neighbors.

Trauma surgeon Sunny M. Kar, DO, gives the keynote at this annual celebration at Sentient Workspace, speaking on why helmets and seatbelts matter. $60 for TMA members, $80 for others.

Israeli Dance Festival at Social Hall in New York.

A Diwali party celebrating the Festival of Lights with color and music.

A celebration of Eataly turning two, with a holiday season kickoff.

A book fair at Glenbrook Brewery in Morristown, with books from The Book Nook and a drink to go with them. Every brew and every book supports the local PFLAG community, and it is open to those 21 and over.

Mixer at the Museum of the Moving Image with food and music, kicking off the 2027 Marvels of Media Festival.

Horror 365 presents Fright Night Friday the 13th at Superior Restaurant: 80's horror trivia and a mystery movie.