Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By REBECCA GREENE
September 30, 2025
HAWTHORNE, NJ - “When downtown, please make sure to have a look at our beautifully decorated pocket park, a true showcase of the season in Hawthorne." ~ Mayor John Lane. “The colorful fall plantings throughout the district were made possible through our Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) ...
ALBANY – Abe Koogler’s Deep Blue Sound made its Capital Region debut at Steamer No. 10 Theatre this month. Directed by Harbinger co-founder, Chris Foster, viewers were allowed a deep glimpse into the lives of nine Puget Sound residents who spent time searching for orca whales that migrated away ...
Due to weather, the second tour has been moved to Oct. 18, from 3:30 - 5 p.m., AddamsFest announced.WESTFIELD, NJ — The next steps you take through Westfield in October may be a bit more creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky, thanks to a walking tour offered during this year’s AddamsFest.Even if you ...
WARREN, NJ — Warren’s Township Committee, at a special meeting on Friday, approved a resolution allowing the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at this year's Brite Nites fundraiser at Wagner Farm Arboretum. This marks the first application of a new code change permitting alcohol on ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra celebrated “The Gypsy Spirit” — performing works that celebrate freedom, even breaking rules, while adding a sense of humor — on Sept. 27 in the first concert of its 43rd season. Held at the Presbyterian Church in Westfield, the program will also be ...
WARREN, NJ — Warren’s Township Committee, at a special meeting on Friday, approved a resolution allowing the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at this year's Brite Nites fundraiser at Wagner Farm Arboretum. This marks the first application of a new code change permitting alcohol on ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Public Library will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a hands-on art experience for children this weekend.The Kennedy Library branch will host the “Imagine Picasso” art workshop on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. The program invites children ages 5 to 12 to create ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – On Saturday October 11 and Sunday October 12, Somerset County invites you to connect to the county’s history at the 20th annual Journey Through the Past! During this free, family-friendly weekend of activities, you will:EXPLORE the vast history of Somerset County through a ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - From 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Memorial Park in Van Neste Square will be transformed into an autumnal paradise filled with fall festivities.Over 50 vendors will set up in the square, selling items from delicious treats to decor, toys, and accessories. With shopping, tractor-drawn ...
PARKLAND, FL- “Hilariously organized chaos,” says Marjory Stoneman Douglas junior Matthew Masin on his upcoming show, The Play That Goes Wrong. From October 3-4, the MSD Drama Club will be performing the metadramatic comedy where Murphy’s Law comes to life on stage. When a simple murder mystery ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Treat yourself out to a night at the theater this weekend while supporting the award-winning Bordentown Regional High School (BRHS) thespian students. The BRHS Theater Club will be presenting its 2025 One Act Play Festival on Friday, October 3 at 7:30PM at the Bordentown Performing ...
WAYNE, NJ — The Wayne Rotary Club’s next comedy fundraiser is already shaping up to be a big night out — and now several local restaurants are adding to the fun with “Dinner and a Show” specials leading up to Aaron Berg & Friends, two Wednesdays from now — Oct. 8, 2025, at the Wayne Community ...
Princeton, NJ – Is anyone nervous about democracy? Anyone worried about the future of lower-case liberalism, and the rule of law and freedom of speech? Why would anyone be nervous? Or worried? We’re not nervous. Is anyone nervous?We won’t answer that, but we will tell you that two upcoming events ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Pick any weekday and there will be a full menu of activities happening at the South Plainfield Senior Center. From daily workouts to coffee and chat to seasonal parties and, of course, the day trips. The borough's 55-and-over community have a lot of options at the Maple ...
Princeton, NJ -- The Present Day Club, the private women’s club founded in 1898 and located on Stockton Street in the historic Mercer Hill district, isn’t normally open to the public. But it does open its facility to the public for art exhibits featuring works by Princeton area artists. A reception ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Under clear blue skies, a music-loving audience gathered on the Village Green on Sunday for Summit’s fifth annual Battle of the Bands, where three local groups showcased their talent in an afternoon of live music.The competition featured 30-minute sets from The Cluster Mob, More Stars ...
ORANGE, NJ - In a celebration that brought together art, infrastructure, and community spirit, PSEG and City of Orange officials cut the ribbon Thursday on a new mural at the Orange Heights Switching Station. Created by East Orange artist Tom Nussbaum, the mural is a vivid abstraction inspired by ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The playground at Bee Meadow Park will be closed from September 29th through October 13th according to Hanover Township Recreation.The closure is due to the Splash Pad construction. Other parks are open at this time, including Malapardis Park, Black Brook Park, Veterans ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Fall programs are here! The Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne is now open for program registrations, offering athletic and social activities for grades K-8 along with creative, leadership, and character-building programs for teens. From basketball and dodgeball to dance and drama, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — In case you didn't know, the Rahway Senior Center serves as the headquarters of the Garden State Theatre Organ Society (GSTOS). This Thursday, October 2, the Senior Center is holding a theatre organ concert at 2 p.m.Nancy Wildoner will be performing in concert on the historic, restored ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library is pleased to announce our lineup of children’s and teen programs for October.Children: 10/6 at 4 pm, Lego Club 10/14 at 4 pm, Children’s Clay Club 10/15 at 4 pm, Eyes of the Wild Animal Program Come and join us for the Eyes of the Wild Animal Program where ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – The ever-popular Morristown Festival of Books’ KidFest, an event for young readers within the larger festival, will feature dozens of outstanding children’s authors and illustrators who will be present from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday, October 11th, (rain or shine) to meet ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Porchfest will bring live music to the porches of 14 homes and businesses this weekend for what organizers hope will be an annual event.Porchfest events have been held in nearby towns from Perkasie to Princeton, but this will be the first time one is held in Doylestown.
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Sept. 29 - Oct.3.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Monday, September 29:HEALTHY COOKING CLASS4:00pm – 5:00pm Join Culinary Creatives for a hands on cooking program! You'll be preparing a no bake recipe ...
BOCA RATON, FL – Comedy, Broadway performances, and live music are all part of the upcoming 2025–26 season at The Studio at Mizner Park in Boca Raton. The schedule runs from October through April and includes nationally known entertainers, tribute shows, and special events.The Studio at Mizner Park ...
HAMILTON, N.J. — Hamilton’s highly anticipated Oktoberfest will return to Veterans Park South (Kuser Road entrance) on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 26.This year’s festival will feature live music by 80s Revolution and Frontiers, a wide ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Ridgewood Arts Foundation’s (RAF) third annual ARTober exhibit will be on display from October 3 to October 28 at The Stable.The exhibit will feature the work of over 50 local artists, with a 20% donation to the RAF on all sales. The ARTober Opening Reception is scheduled for ...
CRANFORD, NJ – With fall now upon us, it’s a great time to curl up with a new book. In a new monthly feature, TAPinto Cranford is asking Kate Lydon and Lauren King, the co-owners of The Cranford Bookstore at 1 South Avenue East, for reading recommendations. This month they chose: The Compound by ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra celebrated “The Gypsy Spirit” — performing works that celebrate freedom, even breaking rules, while adding a sense of humor — on Sept. 27 in the first concert of its 43rd season. Held at the Presbyterian Church in Westfield, the program will also be ...
VALLADOLID, SPAIN – Ever since Sarah Stubeck finished her first 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle at the age of six, people have noticed that she has a talent for putting them together.“It's a relaxation thing for me,” Stubeck said. “In college, I kept hearing how fast I was, and I decided to look into ...