Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By MEAGAN KANE
April 9, 2026
PARAMUS, NJ — A new Paramus tradition is back for its second year, bringing together the community for a day full of sports and fun activities. Paramus High School Athletics, the Paramus Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Office have announced this year's Saturday With The Spartans event, taking ...
Bernardsville, NJ — A powerful and heartfelt documentary blending baseball, family, and resilience will be screened locally this week, with proceeds supporting a nonprofit dedicated to those affected by Parkinson’s disease.Boys of Summer: Short Stop will be shown on Thursday, April 9 at 6:15 p.m.
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – After a four-month delay due to a postponement, young actors who are interested in theater arts can spend their Saturday at a focused Youth in Theater program hosted by the Hightstown High School Thespian Society for a variety of theater-based workshops. The program is open to ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - If you've ever heard the iconic opening notes of the Peanuts theme and felt an instant smile coming on, you already know why Catrina White chose it as her latest musical adventure.Catrina, a proud student of the talented Ms. Diane Kirsh, recently did something pretty remarkable ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Close out your weekend with a free concert at the Mount Laurel Library. The Library will be hosting Marc Berger on Sunday, April 12 from 2PM to 3PM.Berger performs a collection of songs and stories of the American West and will be playing some songs from his album, Ride. Marc ...
We invite all artists and photographers from New Providence and the surrounding areas to participate in the New Providence Memorial Library's annual Community Art Show, in this milestone year marking the 250th anniversary of our nation. This three-month summer exhibit runs from June through August ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — An art gallery that opened up a pop-up art space on the Promenade at Coconut Creek has now closed and is moving, according to its proprietors. The gallery opened last fall in a 1,600-square-foot space with plans to run through the holiday season at the outdoor retail center.
UNION, NJ – Union’s 3rd Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Festival is set for Saturday, May 2.The free event will be held outdoors on Stuyvesant Avenue, between Morris Ave. and Axton Ave. from 1 to 5 p.m.“We are excited to bring this celebration back to the heart of Union for its ...
BELMAR, NJ – A community-driven fundraiser concert is set to take place at the Taylor Pavilion on Sunday, April 12, bringing together music lovers and supporters for a meaningful cause along the borough’s beachfront.The event, organized in support of Belmar Cares, a breast cancer support group, ...
BELMAR, NJ – A community-driven fundraiser concert is set to take place at the Taylor Pavilion on Sunday, April 12, bringing together music lovers and supporters for a meaningful cause along the borough’s beachfront.The event, organized in support of Belmar Cares, a breast cancer support group, ...
BELMAR, NJ – A community-driven fundraiser concert is set to take place at the Taylor Pavilion on Sunday, April 12, bringing together music lovers and supporters for a meaningful cause along the borough’s beachfront.The event, organized in support of Belmar Cares, a breast cancer support group, ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - Growing up in Jefferson Township, Deonna Purrazzo always had lofty dreams.At a time when women weren’t prominent figures in professional wrestling, Purrazzo went from the halls of Jefferson High School to some of the biggest wrestling stages in the world.“I was afforded so many ...
VERONA, NJ — Families in Verona will have a chance to unplug and reconnect at an upcoming community event designed to bring fun, laughter, and friendly competition to all ages.The Junior Women’s Club of Verona, in partnership with Traveling Boards, will host a Family Game Night on Saturday, May 2, ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — A new after-school activity is calling for those interested in knitting or crocheting!Open to students in Grades 4-6 is the Johnson Public Library's Yarn Club for Kids. Participants meet bi-weekly on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the JPL Children's Room.Personal supplies must be ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Saturday, March 28, over 400 talented elementary student musicians gathered from schools across Central New Jersey for the annual Honors Band Day hosted by the Central Jersey Music Educators Association. Eight outstanding Rahway students were among those in attendance.Those ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Doylestown Historical Society is inviting students in grades K-12 to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday by taking part in its “Student Historian Contest.”The contest has three categories based on the age of students. Entries are due by May 1, so the window to participate is ...
EDISON, NJ - Students from John P. Stevens High School won second place and received an honorable mention in this year's New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s Courtroom Artist Contest. Suhana Patodi won second place and Julia Liu received an honorable mention. To see the full list of winners, click ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Pick up a Patriot Card at your first stop on April 18th, during Reverence Caldwell Day, or print one at home and take the challenge! Each time you donate somewhere, get a check mark. Visit donation sites and earn the chance to win a prize.Bring the kids. Fill your trunk. Make ...
NEWARK, NJ – The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents New Jersey Ballet, under the artistic direction of Maria Kowroski, in New Voices. Bold Visions — a dynamic celebration of the artists shaping the future of ballet. Performances take place on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM and ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Enter the world of the American Gilded Age at a special event presented by the Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) this weekend. The BHS will be hosting “Dining in the Gilded Age” on Saturday, April 11 at 3PM at Old City Hall, located at 13 Crosswicks Street in Bordentown ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Pick up a Patriot Card at your first stop on April 18th, during Reverence Caldwell Day, or print one at home and take the challenge! Each time you donate somewhere, get a check mark. Visit donation sites and earn the chance to win a prize.Bring the kids. Fill your trunk. Make ...
NEWARK, NJ – The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents New Jersey Ballet, under the artistic direction of Maria Kowroski, in New Voices. Bold Visions — a dynamic celebration of the artists shaping the future of ballet. Performances take place on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM and ...
NEWARK, NJ – The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents New Jersey Ballet, under the artistic direction of Maria Kowroski, in New Voices. Bold Visions — a dynamic celebration of the artists shaping the future of ballet. Performances take place on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM and ...
The sounds of original, contemporary folk music will fill Fanwood’s Carriage House on Saturday, May 9, as the Fanwood Performance Series presents The Whispering Tree and Max Bartos.Hudson Valley duo The Whispering Tree will be making their return to the series with plenty of fresh material.
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Old City Hall's “Sunday Soirée” monthly series will continue this weekend with a performance by a local indie musician. Bordentown-based Jaime Parker will be playing at Old City Hall on April 12 at 4PM.The Sunday Soirée is a series of events where artists, cultural leaders and ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — As spring arrives, Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead is welcoming the community with a full lineup of art exhibitions, hands-on programs, and live performances at Farmstead Arts.The season begins with Hands In Good Hands, on display from March 15 through April 8. The exhibit ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca Raton Public Library will host the 2026 StoryCon: Myth & Magic event, offering a full day of comics, pop culture, and storytelling at the Spanish River Library.The free event on April 25 will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Spanish River Library and is ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Children will be able to climb into trucks, press horns and get a glimpse of what it’s like to be a police officer or firefighter or drive a big rig as they explore the vehicles that serve the city at a Touch-A-Truck event in Coconut Creek.The event is set to run from 10 a.m. to ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ — A meaningful evening of film and community impact is coming to Bernardsville Cinema on Thursday, April 9, as the historic local theater hosts a special screening of the award-winning documentary Boys of Summer: Short Stop at 6:15 p.m.The event is part of the global Spark the ...
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