Chalk Exhibit Will Add Color To Downtown Westfield This Weekend

WESTFIELD, NJ — Downtown Westfield's upcoming chalk exhibition took a lot of detail work — so see it this weekend, before the rain comes and washes it away.

Like every weekend, Open Quimby, Downtown Westfield's popular pedestrian plaza, is hosting more events, outdoor dining, and live music over this weekend. In addition, the detailed chalk exhibition will be on view from Friday through Sunday.

Internationally recognized street artist Anthony Cappetto works in 3D illusions and 4D augmented reality using paint and chalk to create conceptual, thoughtful murals and street art across the U.S.

He has begun designing his street art in Westfield on Monday and expects to complete it by Friday.

From Friday through Sunday, you can discover chalk AddamsFest characters, created by local artists, hidden throughout downtown. Feeling inspired? Create your own street art chalk designs using free chalk available from downtown Westfield merchants for a limited time and while supplies last.

That's not the only special events in Downtown Westfield this weekend. Find out more below and via this Westfield Today link.

Here are the musical acts for the next several weekends:

June 18: Charlie Apicella & Iron City
June 19: Blue Sphere
June 25: The Cucumbers
June 26: Blue Americana-Glenn Alexander and Oria
July 2: Nick Masters
July 3: Patrick Gannon
July 9: Alex Desrivieres Trio

Check out this page to register for the fitness and yoga classes each weekend.

Check this page for other Open Quimby updates and restaurants serving under tents.

Other Recurring Events

Find out more about the Westfield Farmers Market here.

Find out more about the mental health wellness initiative here: Westfield Wants You To Try New 'CAKE Crumb Trail' For Wellness

Past Changes To Downtown

• Effective April 30, Quimby Street became a one-way street, with cars moving in the direction from Central Avenue to Elm Street.
• This year's version of Open Quimby was enhanced from last year, with the advent of new tents for outdoor dining and activities, bistro lighting to the plaza, and aesthetic features such as a newly installed sign pole displaying the distance between Quimby Street and local and international destinations.
• Open Quimby was created in 2020 as the result of the restrictions placed on retail and restaurant establishments arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
• For more information on Open Quimby's programming as the season unfolds, visit westfieldtoday.com.

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