Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTO VERONA/CEDAR GROVE STAFF
August 16, 2025
VERONA, NJ - The Verona Summer Concert Series is returning on September 9. New Power Soul will be in town to perform. The group performs hits from a diverse music lineup, including Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band, Bruce Springsteen, and Lady Gaga. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the Civic ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - An afternoon of family, friends, food, and fun is returning to Hillside in 2025. Hillside’s Family Fun Day will take place on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Rutgers Avenue Park. The event will include games, face painting, slides, rock climbing, free haircuts, and live ...
VAUXHALL, NJ – The Vauxhall Branch of the Union Public Library will host a wide range of free public programs in September, including karaoke, film discussions, history lectures, cooking demonstrations, and cultural celebrations. Events run throughout the month, with registration required in ...
The Frosted Nug in Red Bank isn’t just any dispensary — it’s the kind of spot that makes sure every product on the shelf comes from people who truly care about the plant. New Jersey law requires all cannabis sold in dispensaries to be grown and processed in-state, and the team at The Frosted Nug ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Hometown rockers Kenny K & The Way and Mikell’s Plot, led by Sayreville native Michael O’Connor, brought rock, high energy, and good vibes to the Cultural Arts Council’s (CAC) weekly summer concert series, Thursday Tunes in Kennedy Park, on August 14.Kenny K & The Way ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The 2025 New Jersey Pakistan Day Parade & Festival is coming on Sunday, August 24th, from Woodbridge through Edison.The colorful parade customarily attracts scores of spectators from throughout New Jersey and New York. The parade is to begin at 3 pm on Oak Tree Road and will ...
The Frosted Nug in Red Bank isn’t just any dispensary — it’s the kind of spot that makes sure every product on the shelf comes from people who truly care about the plant. New Jersey law requires all cannabis sold in dispensaries to be grown and processed in-state, and the team at The Frosted Nug ...
Princeton, NJ -- An e-mail to the editor, on the occasion of Conte's celebrating its 75th anniversary on Saturday, August 16:To the Editor: I have been a customer and avid fan since I moved to the area in 1984. It has always been my favorite pizza -- EVER, even though I grew up in Philadelphia ...
JERSEY SHORE - Whether you're craving lobster under the stars, reeling in fluke at daybreak, chasing treasure in pirate gear, or jamming to live jazz or dolphins — the Jersey Shore is coming all the way alive this weekend. We’ve rounded up the must-hit events happening from Bay Head to Bradley ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Fillet of Soul, sounds tasty and it will be on Sunday night, August 17 at 7 p.m.Where? Boro Bandshell at Pool Complex along May StreetWhat's on tap? Motown classicsNext Sunday, August 24 - movie night. Lego building at 7. Movie at 8. Title a surprise. “But look to the skies.”
RED BANK, NJ: TONIGHT! Red Bank Parks & Recreation presents the Summer Youth Rock Concert, featuring the School of Rock of Red Bank Band. Enjoy a free, family-friendly night of live music as gifted young performers take the stage in the scenic outdoor setting of Riverside Gardens Park.Event ...
Newark Alliance, Invest Newark and the city’s Arts and Education District have launched “Experience Newark: Festivals & Flavors,” an initiative designed to connect attendees of major cultural events and festivals to Newark’s restaurant and nightlife scene.“Experience Newark” features themed ...
WARETOWN, NJ — Albert Music Hall will welcome music fans Saturday, Aug. 16, for its weekly Saturday Night Show, a tradition that has been running since 1974.Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with performances starting at 6:30 p.m. at the venue, located at 131 Wells Mills Road in Waretown. This week’s lineup ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The Boatyard is keeping the music alive this August with its “Rock the Dock” Summer Stage series, offering live performances every weekend through Labor Day.Concerts will take place Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring a mix of local and regional acts. The schedule ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The Boatyard is keeping the music alive this August with its “Rock the Dock” Summer Stage series, offering live performances every weekend through Labor Day.Concerts will take place Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring a mix of local and regional acts. The schedule ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The latest exhibit at the Rialto Sidewalk Gallery exhibit is available for viewing, featuring the work of three published Westfield poets.“Nature in Poetry” highlights six poems written by Robin Rosen Chang, Moriah Cohen and Liz Kingsley.The poems are displayed in the windows of the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As summer is coming to an end, there are so many fun-filled events happening in and around town this weekend. What will you be doing this weekend?FRIDAY AUGUST 15Back Pack Giveaway; County College of Mossi; 1pm - 2:30pmOutdoor Summer Concert Series with Candice Lee and Band ; ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ– The Sieminski Theater opens the second half of their 2025 season on September 13th with a lineup of popular plays, musical acts and holiday shows. On Saturday September 13th at 7:30pm the season kicks off with “We May Be Right”, a tribute to Billy Joel. A powerhouse of an ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As summer is coming to an end, there are so many fun-filled events happening in and around town this weekend. What will you be doing this weekend?FRIDAY AUGUST 15Back Pack Giveaway; County College of Mossi; 1pm - 2:30pmOutdoor Summer Concert Series with Candice Lee and Band ; ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As summer is coming to an end, there are so many fun-filled events happening in and around town this weekend. What will you be doing this weekend?FRIDAY AUGUST 15Back Pack Giveaway; County College of Mossi; 1pm - 2:30pmOutdoor Summer Concert Series with Candice Lee and Band ; ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A motion picture comedy – with a rather naughty name – has already filmed scenes at the Woodbridge Community Center and a private Walnut Lane home, and cameras are to return to the Colonia area in the next few weeks, municipal spokesperson John Hagerty has confirmed.Producers of ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The clouds that dumped rain on La Festa Italiana's opening night on Wednesday made room for huge crowds up and down 6th Street on Thursday.Some danced, a few drank, many ate, all had a great time, enjoying what Nick Grillo, Festival Chairman, previously proclaimed as “THE most ...
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Homegrown talent and philanthropy are joining hands in Boca Raton with the return of the annual "Boca's Got Talent" event. The show, which benefits the nonprofit Myla's Beleaf, will be held on Monday, August 18, at Crazy Uncle Mike's at 6450 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL.The ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The 50th annual New Jersey Folk Festival will be held at Davidson's Mill Pond Road in South Brunswick Township on Saturday, August 23, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public.“This annual event brings together performers, artists, communities, ...
OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will continue Thursday with a performance of jazz by LTM Trio.The concert will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in Lincoln Park at the corner of State and Union streets,The concert series will run through Sept. 11. The upcoming schedule is below:Aug. 23: Not ...
The Frosted Nug in Red Bank isn’t just any dispensary — it’s the kind of spot that makes sure every product on the shelf comes from people who truly care about the plant. New Jersey law requires all cannabis sold in dispensaries to be grown and processed in-state, and the team at The Frosted Nug ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As summer was coming to an end, there are so many fun-filled events happening in and around town this weekend. What will you be doing this weekend?FRIDAY AUGUST 15Back Pack Giveaway; County College of Mossi; 1pm - 2:30pmOutdoor Summer Concert Series with Candice Lee and Band ; ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A motion picture comedy – with a rather naughty name – has already filmed scenes at the Woodbridge Community Center and a private Walnut Lane home, and cameras are to return to the Colonia area in the next few weeks, municipal spokesperson John Hagerty has confirmed.Producers of ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – On a hot August afternoon, the patio at Spring Grove Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center was alive with music, laughter, and community spirit as residents, family members, staff, vendors, and neighbors gathered for a mid-summer concert on Thursday featuring Forever Young ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Another movie is filming in Cranford and surrounding towns.Actor Stephen Dorff was spotted on the baseball diamond in Westfield's Gumbert Park filming a Little League scene for the movie “What the F*ck Is My Password?!,” 4filming.com reports.Director Steve Pink (known for “Hot Tub ...