Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By LUIS F. PEREZ
September 16, 2025
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs will host two Family Fun Night events this fall.The first will be the Recreation Expo on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Residents can meet instructors and organizers from city recreation programs.The second will be an indoor movie night on Wednesday, Nov.
PITTSFIELD – Described as the Irish Music and Dance Sensation, this internationally acclaimed this line up of dance champions will take the stage at the Colonial Theatre on Friday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m.The production debuted in the United states in 2024 and continues it tour this year with stops ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Downtown Cranford will transform into an open-air gallery this Sunday, September 21, as the community celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Community Paint Out. Hosted by The Artist Framer and Downtown Cranford, the event brings together artists, residents, and visitors for an ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - On Monday September 15, local author Meredith Rusu hosted her book launch for new children’s book, When Auggie Learned to Play Chess, at the New Providence Memorial Library. The book was released with Penguin Random House on September 9.The story follows seven year-old Auggie ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - On Monday September 15, local author Meredith Rusu hosted her book launch for new children’s book, When Auggie Learned to Play Chess, at the New Providence Memorial Library. The book was released with Penguin Random House on September 9.The story follows seven year-old Auggie ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — “Spill the tea” at a special event at the Mount Laurel Library this week. The Library will be hosting Open Mic Night on Wednesday, September 17 from 6PM to 8PM. Join the Library for an evening of spoken word, poetry, storytelling, comedy, performance and song. Those participating ...
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ – Seven local artists were recognized during an awards ceremony on Friday, Sept. 12 in the Robert O’Toole Community Center in Essex County Cedar Grove Park in Cedar Grove. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. (fifth from left) congratulates (from left) West Caldwell ...
UNION, NJ – Walkers, runners and cyclists will be happy to learn that Union’s “Open Road” will return this fall.“Open Road” transforms a section of Rahway Avenue into a car-free zone, allowing residents and visitors to walk, run, bike, and roll safely and freely.“We are thrilled to bring the Open ...
Princeton, NJ – It’s an ultra-busy week on Princeton’s events calendar: Movie screenings with post-film discussions on the food industry and on man vs nature. Authors’ talks on pseudoscience, climate change, parking policies, and a memoir of a modern dance career. An art exhibit. A museum exhibit ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Laughter is the best medicine, and the Oakley will offer just what the doctor ordered every Tuesday starting in September. Join your friends for open mic night for comedians. Always fancy yourself a comedian? Why not try it out at the Oakley? It's happening on Tuesdays in Nutley ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – This past weekend, Asbury Park’s North Beach and Bradley Park came alive as tens of thousands flocked to the Sea.Hear.Now Festival, a two-day celebration of surf, music, art, and community. With sunny skies by day and a warm, breezy atmosphere at night, the festival enjoyed ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – This past weekend, Asbury Park’s North Beach and Bradley Park came alive as tens of thousands flocked to the Sea.Hear.Now Festival, a two-day celebration of surf, music, art, and community. With sunny skies by day and a warm, breezy atmosphere at night, the festival enjoyed ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – This past weekend, Asbury Park’s North Beach and Bradley Park came alive as tens of thousands flocked to the Sea.Hear.Now Festival, a two-day celebration of surf, music, art, and community. With sunny skies by day and a warm, breezy atmosphere at night, the festival enjoyed ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance, the official District Management Corporation for Somerville’s Special Improvement District, is now accepting applications for two open positions on its Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity for local business and property owners to play ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance, the official District Management Corporation for Somerville’s Special Improvement District, is now accepting applications for two open positions on its Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity for local business and property owners to play ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Saturday afternoon, Meadowland Park was alive with performances by quite an assortment of dancers for the annual Dance Festival. The majority are local residents. However, this year there was a special finale. There is a group of women named “The Dance Mob”, who make time to ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – This past weekend, Asbury Park’s North Beach and Bradley Park came alive as tens of thousands flocked to the Sea.Hear.Now Festival, a two-day celebration of surf, music, art, and community. With sunny skies by day and a warm, breezy atmosphere at night, the festival enjoyed ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Sept. 16 - Sept. 19. THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY.... Tuesday, September 16:LAP SIT (10:30m - 10:50am)Ages: 0 – 2READ TO A DOG(4:00pm - 5:00pm)Young, reluctant or struggling readers are encouraged to ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Friday, September 19, the City of Plainfield will host its festival celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, a national observation that spans from September 15 to October 15th. It will be held at Plainfield City Hall between 6pm and 10pm, and is free to attend.The festival will ...
Linden, NJ-Our Fall Market is this Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Linden Public Library. The event will be held from 10 am- 3pm. There will be an amazing lineup of vendors and artists in attendance, so make sure to stop by!
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Get ready for some family fun at the Hamilton Township Public Library with a screening of Lilo and Stitch (2025) on Saturday, September 20 starting at 2 p.m. Children of all ages, accompanied by an adult, are welcome to watch this PG-rated movie and will be treated to free ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson officials joined members of the Guatemalan community on Sunday for the annual Guatemalan Flag Raising Ceremony, honoring Guatemala’s Independence Day while also celebrating the unity of Central American nations.The event, organized by the United Guatemalan Association of ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. congratulated 37 Essex County artists who received awards in the Annual Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show. The artists were recognized during an awards ceremony on Friday, September 12th in the Robert O’Toole Community ...
RAHWAY, NJ — In just a short time, the City of Rahway has seen the bold vision at 1420 Irving Street come to life. The “Welcome to Rahway” mural, painted by artist James McMenamin from Glossblack LLC, has quickly transformed the gateway to downtown into a vibrant landmark that residents and ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Families are invited to enjoy farm animals, themed activities and fall fun during the Fall Farm Playdate, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4, at Daffodil Valley Homestead in Manahawkin.The event, hosted by The Therapy Hub, Ocean Wave Mamas and Daffodil Valley Homestead, will feature ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Old City Hall is kicking off its Fall 2025 Season this week with a discussion on an internationally-known Newark Black activist.Passage Theater, Trenton's only professional theater company, will be presenting a discussion on Thursday, September 18 focused on poet, playwright ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Families are invited to enjoy farm animals, themed activities and fall fun during the Fall Farm Playdate, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4, at Daffodil Valley Homestead in Manahawkin.The event, hosted by The Therapy Hub, Ocean Wave Mamas and Daffodil Valley Homestead, will feature ...
HACKENSACK, N.J. – The Johnson Public Library has curated a variety of events for adults to engage in this fall, like the Food for Thought Cookbook Club. Attendees will review recipes and sample dishes.Food for Thought Cookbook Club:Date: Thursday, Sept. 18Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.Event description: ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — Toting lawn chairs, blankets and coolers, jazz aficionados arrived early to stake out their spots in the shade provided by the trees on the Somerset County Courthouse and along E. Main Street and settled in for a long afternoon of live music at Sunday's Central Jersey Jazz ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Residents of Autumn Lake Health Care Center don’t just have a favorite piano player – they have a star. Gil St. Bernard’s senior Joel Wagman, of Berkeley Heights, has become a familiar face and sound at the center, where he helped celebrate Grandparents Day by performing on ...