Prudential Center
(165 Mulberry St between Edison Pl and Lafayette St, Newark, NJ; 973-854-8760)
The show
Alicia Keys + Ne-Yo + Jordin Sparks. June 17, $39.50–$125.
BEFORE THE SHOW
Down as much meat as possible with rodizio at Iberia Peninsula (63–69 Ferry St at Prospect St, Newark, NJ; 973-344-5611, iberiarestaurants.com). The pollo al ajillo at Don Pepe (844 McCarter Hwy between Raymond Blvd and River St, Newark, NJ; 973-623-4662, www.donpeperestaurant.com) is worth the trip to Newark even if you’re not going to a concert.
AFTER THE SHOW
Imbibe Jersey-style at Arena Bar (218 Mulberry St at Green St, Newark, NJ; 973-621-2120) or sip cocktails at the Spot Bar and Lounge (45 Commerce St between Broad and Mulberry Sts, Newark, NJ; 973-848-9400, atthespot.net).