Elven Grove: Emerald Moon — Anime Cosplay Night at QXT's Newark

ELVEN GROVE: EMERALD MOON

NJ's first authentic anime cosplay nightclub experience.

Step into the Elven Grove — a forest of glowing emeralds, enchanted cosplay, and a soundtrack pulled straight from the worlds you've been living in since episode one. This is anikura. Anime club culture. And it's taking root in Newark.

THE MUSIC Anisong remixed for the dancefloor. J-Core that hits like a boss fight on your last life. Happy hardcore that doesn't let up. J-pop shaking the room at 1 AM with the bass turned all the way up. Every track is rooted in the culture — the DJ booth isn't background noise, it's the heartbeat of the night.

THE NIGHT

✨ Cosplay competition with prizes — isekai/fantasy theme encouraged, all cosplay welcome

✨ Vending village downstairs — merch, services

✨ Anime visuals on every screen all night

✨ Full bar, professional sound system, dedicated security

✨ Re-entry allowed — let security know at the door

✨ 21+ with valid ID required at entry

TICKETS

⚡ $15 Presale — limited quantity, online only. Once they're gone, they're gone.

⚡ $20 General Admission — online advance purchase

⚡ $25 Late Night — after 11:30 PM or at the door

⏰ 10 PM – 3 AM 📍 QXT's Nightclub — 248 Mulberry St, Newark NJ

DRESS CODE

Whatever you want. Cosplay (encouraged), goth, punk, steampunk, rave gear, kandi, casual. No costume? No problem. Show up as your favorite isekai character — or show up as you. The grove doesn't judge.

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Info: Welcome to the Elven Grove. Cosplay contest sign-ups at the entrance. 21+ with valid ID required for entry.

Info: DJ playing anisong, J-Core, and happy hardcore. Vending Village open downstairs with anime merch vendors. Anime visuals on screens throughout the venue. Cosplay contest sign-ups continue at the entrance.

Info: Sign-ups close. Contestants take the stage for the isekai/fantasy-themed cosplay competition. Prizes awarded to winners.

Info: Raffle drawing immediately after cosplay contest winners are announced. Must be present to win.

Info: Back to the dance floor. DJ continues with anisong, J-Core, and happy hardcore. Vending Village and anime visuals continue.

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