Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

August 9, 2025

ASBURY PARK, NJ – Circle of Friends Café in nearby Lake Como is giving local music lovers the chance to experience Asbury Park’s biggest weekend of the year — with two sold-out platinum-level passes to the Sea.Hear.Now Festival on September 13 and 14.The raffle prize, valued at $5,040, includes two ...

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LAKE COMO, NJ – Circle of Friends Café is offering music fans a rare chance to win two platinum-level passes to this year’s sold-out Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, taking place September 13 and 14.The raffle, open to the public, features two 2-day premium tickets to the popular beachfront ...

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To continue the summer fun before school begins next month, the Paramus Pool will be hosting a Family Day on Sunday, Aug. 10. Event Information:Time: All dayLocation: Paramus Municipal Pool, 530 Van Binsberger Blvd, Paramus, NJ 07652Registration: Free for membersGames and other activities will ...

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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 ...

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FAIR LAWN, NJ - The borough's police put on quite the night this past week for its annual National Night Out, a coming together of the community with local law enforcement as the host, along with their co-stars, Fair Lawn's first responders.Under almost perfect skies (minus some Canadian wildfire ...

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READINGTON, NJ - Readington author Robert “Russ” Singleton has taken its knowledge as a pilot of 40 years, and brought it to the written word.Singleton, a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy who earned his pilot wings and served for 30 years in the Active and Reserve components of the ...

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HILLSIDE, NJ - The Hillside Public Library invites young residents ages 12-17 to relax and paint. ‘Relax and Paint’ will take place on August 13 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Zisman Room. Hosted by local artist Suliman Onque, participants will have the opportunity to tap into a calm way to create ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Public Library invites interested residents to attend its storytime at Green Acres Park on Saturday. The event will start at 11 a.m. and feature a storytime and crafts. Face painting will also be available. Green Acres Park is located at 169 Bellevue ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - TAPinto South Plainfield now offers readers a new way to engage every day with our games section, featuring puzzles that challenge your mind while giving you a fun break from your daily routine.For puzzle lovers, our Sudoku games are available in easy, medium and hard ...

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Don't miss out! Hailey & Jae Jazz Duo is going to be the cat's pajamas. In the mood for some soothing jazz?Come enjoy this classically-trained duo starting at 7 Saturday night. 

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - The borough is hosting Glen Rock Night Out – A Night of Community, Fun & First Responders.This is Glen Rock's version of National Night Out which is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.This evening brings together the first responders, including local, county ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  It's the weekend! How will you spend it? With music, farmers markets or comedy! Take your pick…. There's lots to do in and around town this weekend.FRIDAY AUGUST 8Outdoor Summer Concert Series with Zaire ; Lawn of the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts; 6pm - 8pmOne Sky at the ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  It's the weekend! How will you spend it? With music, farmers markets or comedy! Take your pick…. There's lots to do in and around town this weekend.FRIDAY AUGUST 8Outdoor Summer Concert Series with Zaire ; Lawn of the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts; 6pm - 8pmOne Sky at the ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  It's the weekend! How will you spend it? With music, farmers markets or comedy! Take your pick…. There's lots to do in and around town this weekend.FRIDAY AUGUST 8Outdoor Summer Concert Series with Zaire ; Lawn of the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts; 6pm - 8pmOne Sky at the ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Local families gathered at Rowland Park on Tuesday evening to enjoy National Night Out. South Brunswick Police called it “another successful National Night Out.” Residents were treated to food, live music, and entertainment. “National Night Out is a great example of what makes ...

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EDISON, NJ - The annual New Jersey Pakistan Day Parade & Festival has been scheduled for Sunday, August 24 in Woodbridge and Edison Township. The parade will begin at 3:00 PM on Oak Tree Road and end at 99 Wood Ave, leading into the festival.The pre-parade festivities will begin at 1:00 PM and ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The Mayor's Summer Concert Series, sponsored by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe, the Rahway City Council, Rahway Special Improvement District, and the Union County Performing Arts Center, in partnership with Atelier Rosal, has another live performance this Saturday, August 9, 6-8 p.m., at ...

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The Frosted Nug in Red Bank is a dispensary that serves cannabis with a smile. Located at 22 N Bridge Ave in Red Bank (in the Crate’s Liquor shopping center, next to the Wawa), they have been the go-to dispensary for our Red Bank community since Sept 2024. We're asked a lot of questions about ...

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OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will continue Thursday with a performance of ‘50s and ’60s oldies by Generations.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 ...

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August is here, and Downtown Somerville is buzzing with life, energy, and community spirit. As the new Executive Director of the Downtown Somerville Alliance (DSA), I’m excited to kick off this monthly column in TAPinto Somerville to share updates, celebrate successes, and keep you in the loop ...

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CRANFORD, NJ – The second half of August will spotlight local talent as Cranford’s Summer Sounds concert series continues with a trio of hometown bands.On Thursday, August 14, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Eastman Clock Plaza, catch The Mission in the Rain, a Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band cover ...

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WESTAMPTON, NJ – Burlington County residents can look forward to a few more weeks of music at the Burlington County Summer Concert Series.The free concerts began in late June and will be held most weekends at the Burlington County Amphitheater in Westampton through August.The series continues on ...

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Hackensack will honor Kool & the Gang lead singer James “JT” Taylor, a city native, with a street renaming ceremony on Friday, Aug. 15.Event Details:Time: 1:30 p.m.Location: Clay Street and First StreetTaylor entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.

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 HAMILTON, NJ - Supporters of the Isaac Pearson Mansion House and Mayor Jeff Martin celebrated the structure's 286th birthday recently.Isaac Pearson, 1739-1776, was born and raised in Nottingham Township, now part of Hamilton Township, and held many important offices during his lifetime, including ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  It's the weekend! How will you spend it? With music, farmers markets or comedy! Take you pick…. there's lots to do in and around town this weekend.FRIDAY AUGUST 8Outdoor Summer Concert Series with Zaire ; Lawn of the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts; 6pm - 8pmOne Sky at the ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance features North Jersey cover band Fade to Suede on the Division Street Summer Stage Saturday, Aug. 9, from 6-9 p.m.From the Fade to Suede Facebook page:“Fade to Suede will be in beautiful downtown Somerville smack-dab in the middle of Division Street ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - With one more concert with Big Hix set for Aug. 24 after being postponed from the end of July, the Duke Island Park summer concert series ended Aug. 3 with a performance by 80s Revolution.Also performing throughout July were Yacht Rock Gold Experience, Funk Salsa Urban, Southern ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - Over 30 musicians are expected to perform at a special concert celebrating the music of Bob Dylan on August 14.The set list will focus on the music featured in “A Complete Unknown” the recent hit film that depicted Bob Dylan arriving in New York and his early career going from ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The following events for kids have been scheduled at the Springfield Public Library for the week beginning Monday, Aug. 11.Monday, August 11 at 10 a.m.Leaf and Learn Series - Summer PickingPre-K Age with an adult caregiver.  Garden class with our garden consultant Allie.  No ...

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WESTAMPTON, NJ – Burlington County residents can look forward to a few more weeks of music at the Burlington County Summer Concert Series.The free concerts began in late June and will be held most weekends at the Burlington County Amphitheater in Westampton through August.The series continues on ...

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