Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By GRACE MCCULLUM
September 11, 2025
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - How will you spend your weekend? We have found festivals, sporting events, farm markets and much, much more. Have a great weekend! Friday September 12The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Romeo and Juliet; 36 Madison Avenue in Madison; 7:30pmThe Folk Project presents ...
Sea.Hear.Now 2025: Music, Surf and Art to Take Over Asbury Park This WeekendFestival to feature Blink-182, Hozier, LCD Soundsystem, Lenny Kravitz, Alabama Shakes, and more along the city’s beachfront and boardwalkAlternate headline: Asbury Park Ready for Sea.Hear.Now Festival With Two Days of Music ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - How will you spend your weekend? We have found festivals, sporting events, farm markets and much, much more. Have a great weekend! Friday September 12Madison Boys Soccer vs Hanover Park at Madison High School; 4pmMadison Girls Tennis vs Bernards at Madison High School; ...
SOMERVILLLE, NJ - A mix of jazz, funk and Latin music will be performed live downtown on the Division Street Summer Stage on Saturday, Sept, 13 by the James Rosacha Band, courtesy of the Downtown Somerville Alliance.Rosochas is a man of many talents - Bass Musician Magazine columnist, educator, ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 will host its first Italian Festival: A Slice of San Gennaro on Saturday, Sept. 13, offering a vibrant afternoon of food, music, and community in support of local veterans.The free public event will take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Manahawkin ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 will host its first Italian Festival: A Slice of San Gennaro on Saturday, Sept. 13, offering a vibrant afternoon of food, music, and community in support of local veterans.The free public event will take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Manahawkin ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Bergen Square Day will once again feature activities and performances for people of all ages, including live bands, a deejay, dancing, tours of local historic sites, local food and merchant vendors.This year’s celebration will take place on Saturday, September 13 from noon until ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Although the calendar says it is September, it's still officially summer. If you'd like one more shot at celebrating the warm weather season, head out to Sayreville Recreation's Luau on Friday night at Kennedy Park, co-presented by the Cultural Arts Commission.There will be live ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Woodland Park School District invites residents to its end-of-summer celebration at the Alfred H. Baumann Free Public Library. The event will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free family fun celebration includes games, activities, and refreshments. Attendees ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Special Improvement District (SID) and police department announce their annual Car, Truck & Bike Show, a free, family-friendly event on Sunday, October 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.“The Union Car, Truck & Bike Show is a wonderful tradition that brings our community together,” ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Town of Newton’s annual event ‘Taste of Newton’, which is run by the Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce, has been canceled for 2025.The event, which was to take place on Monday, September 29, has been canceled “due to unforeseen circumstances,” according to the post made on the Town ...
2025 Central Jersey Jazz FestivalSOMERVILLE, NJ - Thousands will stream into Somerville on Sunday, Sept. 14 to immerse themselves in the annual Central Jersey Jazz Festival featuring live performances by five acclaimed jazz musicians and ensembles.There will be performances on two stages, an art ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - In a time when most conversations happen through screens, there’s something remarkable about shutting down a street and filling it with folding tables, kids on bikes, and the smell of home-baked cookies. Laurel Park has been doing exactly that for 44 years.What began as a few ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - How will you spend your weekend? We have found festivals, sporting events, farm markets and much, much more. Have a great weekend! Friday September 12Morristown Girls Volleyball vs West Morris Central; Morristown High School; 4pmMorristown Football vs West Morris Central; ...
This is what your Happy Hour should look like... Mike Rocket does Happy Hour!Starting at 4 p.m. this Friday at the Oakley Kitchen. The Oakley has great food with delicious pizza, burgers, sandwiches and entrées for the whole family. For the grown-ups, there are signature cocktails and beers on ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. – Mount Carmel is kicking off fall with a series of events for music lovers, food enthusiasts, and game players alike.Disco Night with DJ JustinWhen: Saturday , Sept. 27, 8:00–11:00 PM (doors open at 7:30 PM)Where: Lower Level Event HallMount Carmel invites the community to ...
Anna Felice performs live this Sunday at the Nutley Family Service Bureau Garden Party.Felice first caught our ear when she performed at the Oakley Kitchen and Cocktails. She has since performed at other venues around the state and became the talk of the town after performing at Rock Hunger VIII, a ...
METUCHEN, NJ - Metuchen Pops, the town’s pop culture festival, will return for its second year on Saturday, September 27, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the downtown area. This event is free and open to the public. “Pop art is everywhere and transcends time. Metuchen Pops brings that energy to life in ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - The Whippanong Library is bringing back its Chess Club.The Chess Club is open to children in grades 2-6. Signups take place at the link below: https://www.whippanong.org/events-calendar/
TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ - Leigh A. Zona is the Juror of the Tewksbury Historical Society's 33rd Art Show and Sale, as announced by co-chairs Andy Calamaras and Shaun VanDoren. The Show runs Saturday, October 4 thru Saturday, October 11, at the Zion Lutheran Church, Christian Education Center,18 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Oktoberfest will return to Coral Springs on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 9500 W Sample Rd.The celebration will feature authentic German fare, Bavarian treats, and a beer garden pouring Bavarian beers and German wines. Entertainment will include music by The ...
2025 Central Jersey Jazz FestivalSOMERVILLE, NJ - Thousands will stream into Somerville on Sunday, Sept. 14 to immerse themselves in the annual Central Jersey Jazz Festival featuring live performances by five acclaimed jazz musicians and ensembles.There will be performances on two stages, an art ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Glen Rock Historical & Preservation Society hosted a membership wine and cheese reception at the Thielke Arboretum Educational Center this past weekend. “The only way the GRH&PS can complete its mission is through the hard work and support of our dedicated members, so we ...
Princeton, NJ – Every day is probably a good day to think about democracy – and attacks on democracy -- but September 11 seems especially appropriate. At noon this Thursday, September 11, the town's annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony will take place at the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad, 2 ...
SHIP BOTTOM, NJ — Ship Bottom will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a full day of live music, food, vendors and fireworks during their annual Day at the Bay festival on Saturday, Sept. 13.The celebration will run from noon to 7 p.m. at Ship Bottom’s boat ramp, located at 10th Street and Shore ...
SHIP BOTTOM, NJ — Ship Bottom will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a full day of live music, food, vendors and fireworks during their annual Day at the Bay festival on Saturday, Sept. 13.The celebration will run from noon to 7 p.m. at Ship Bottom’s boat ramp, located at 10th Street and Shore ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Get ready to snap your fingers!Organizers announced the event lineup for the town’s eighth annual AddamsFest on Tuesday. The festival celebrating Westfield native and Addams Family creator Charles Addams takes place throughout the month of October.Beloved annual events including a ...
FIELDSBORO, NJ — If you love spooky movies — or if you want to be outdoors on a beautiful late summer evening — Friends of the White Hill Mansion has a perfect event for you this week.Friends of the White Hill Mansion will be hosting a free outdoor screening of the 1993 Disney classic The Nightmare ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Get ready to go dancing in the street, Hackensack! Downtown Hackensack Main Street Business Alliance (MSBA) is thrilled to announce the debut of its newest cultural celebration: Salsa Social, a vibrant, high-energy outdoor dance party taking place Saturday, September 13, 2025, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Astronomia, a group exhibition inspired by the night sky and what lies beyond it, opens at the Gallery Space at 1670 Irving Street, Rahway, on Friday, September 26, 2025. The opening/artists’ reception will take place 5:00-7:00 PM on September 26th. Admission is free and open to the ...