Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTO MONTCLAIR STAFF
August 2, 2025
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Montclair Public Library Gallery is presenting two exhibits in August, showcasing artists Robert Ferguson and David Schlosser.The works will be on display through August 29.Ferguson, who grew up in New Jersey, was an acclaimed multimedia artist whose creations include cityscapes ...
SOMERSET COUNTY – The Somerset County 4-H Fair is back again this August for more summer fun! Join Somerset County 4-H, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County, and the Somerset County 4-H Association for a jungle-themed 4-H Fair, taking place on August 6-8, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Ashley Bowling, 15, a rising sophomore at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, was named one of five finalists in Ellen’s Stardust Diner's competitive audition series to be a junior Starduster for the day on July 8.Ellen’s Stardust Diner, a famed Times Square institution operating ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Shipyard Park will host the Hoboken City Arts Showcase on Monday, Aug. 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will feature performances and works by students participating in the city’s Cultural Affairs Summer Arts Programs.All Hoboken parks are wheelchair accessible.
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Residents can meet their first responders and partake in activities for all ages during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5 in Springfield.Between 5 and 8 p.m. in the parking lot of Jonathan Dayton High School, there will be an opportunity to explore Springfield's and Union ...
NEWARK - Every year, there are flag raisings for Hispanic Heritage Month, the Puerto Rican Day Parade and the Latin Festival in New Jersey’s largest city, where over one-third of its residents identify as Latino or Hispanic. But for Newark native and filmmaker Ramon Nazario, he saw something ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC) has designated New Providence as one of 21 new Film Ready Communities, part of a growing network of municipalities and counties prepared to host film and television productions.The announcement, made in ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - Soul in the City is returning to East Orange on Wednesday, August 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event features DJs Tamir, Fuquan, and Mukadeen. Food vendors and entertainment options will be available to residents of all ages. For more information, please contact the City of East ...
VERONA, NJ - Movie night is coming to the Civic Center Lawn on Friday, August 8, located at 600 Bloomfield Avenue. Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 will be playing, starting at 8:15 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Complimentary popcorn will be served. For more information, please ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – The Stafford Township Police Department has announced an action-packed schedule for its 2025 National Night Out, set to take place on Tuesday, August 5, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Manahawkin Lake Park. This year's community-building event will feature an expanded lineup of ...
RED BANK, NJ: Save the Date!The 71st Annual Downtown Red Bank Sidewalk Sale is coming up! Get ready for three full days of shopping, dining, and community fun in the heart of Red Bank.Event Details:Dates:Friday, August 8 – All DaySaturday, August 9 – All DaySunday, August 10 – All ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Center Special Improvement District (SID) held its eighth annual Girls Night Out at Union Arts Center Plaza on Friday evening. This year’s theme, “Flashback to the ’80s,” brought nostalgia to the forefront of the night. The SID transformed Union Plaza into a retro playground ...
SOMERSET COUNTY – The Somerset County 4-H Fair is back again this August for more summer fun! Join Somerset County 4-H, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County, and the Somerset County 4-H Association for a jungle-themed 4-H Fair, taking place on August 6-8, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM ...
Princeton, NJ – It's one thing to meet the artists and view their work. It's another thing to see a piece of art you like and take it home with you. The Arts Council of Princeton hopes you will do some of the former and the latter at its annual “yART” sale Saturday, August 2, at the Arts Council at ...
NEWARK - Every year, there are flag raisings for Hispanic Heritage Month, the Puerto Rican Day Parade and the Latin Festival in New Jersey’s largest city, where over one-third of its residents identify as Latino or Hispanic. But for Newark native and filmmaker Ramon Nazario, he saw something ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Well-known actor Adam Sandler was spotted playing pickup basketball in Long Branch at the Bucky James Community Center on Wednesday, July 30.Sandler’s team reached out to the Long Branch Recreation Department, searching for a local indoor basketball court to play a game at.“At ...
Discover Chantilly - Her Hawaiian voice will tantalize you. Come out to the Oakley and enjoy! She'll perform from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.You don't want to miss it! Saturday, August 2.
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Two Piscataway residents have taken top honors at the 2025 Middlesex County Senior Art Show, winning first-place awards in the print and acrylic painting categories.The winners from Piscataway Township are:Professional Print Category: Man Chang Zeng for Darling – First ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Magnolia Landing, the dynamic public plaza next to the Journal Squared residential towers, will be jamming out K-Pop style on Saturday, August 9th, during the Jersey City K-Pop Foodie Fest. Catchy beats and melodies, free dance lessons, and mouth-watering Asian street food are ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Well-known actor Adam Sandler was spotted playing pickup basketball in Long Branch at the Bucky James Community Center on Wednesday, July 30.Sandler’s team reached out to the Long Branch Recreation Department, searching for a local indoor basketball court to play a game at.“At ...
Now playing at Box Office Cinemas in Sparta Theater Center:The Bad Guys 2The Fantastic Four: First StepsSupermanComing Soon:Sumathi Valavu (Malayalam)Freakier FridayFor movie times and ticket information click here
AUGUSTA, NJ – Miss Newton is vying for Queen of the Fair in a field of 21 contestants and Newton area residents can help. Cast a vote and register for the chance to win four tickets to the fair using this link. Miss Newton Danielle Penny earned Dean’s List at Drew University where she is an ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Well-known actor Adam Sandler was spotted playing pickup basketball in Long Branch at the Bucky James Community Center on Wednesday, July 30.Sandler’s team reached out to the Long Branch Recreation Department, searching for a local indoor basketball court to play a game at.“At ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Still going strong after playing together for 52 years, Little Jimmy and the Starlites will kick off this weekend's Summer Stage Concert performances at 6 p.m. Friday night, followed on Saturday at 6 p.m. by the Johnny Charles Blues Band, another legendary New Jersey band.Since ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Still going strong after playing together for 52 years, Little Jimmy and the Starlites will kick off this weekend's Summer Stage Concert performances at 6 p.m. Friday night, followed on Saturday at 6 p.m. by the Johnny Charles Blues Band, another legendary New Jersey band.Since ...
MILLBURN, NJ – First, Adam Sandler spent time in Millburn enjoying local restaurants in between filming Happy Gilmore 2 in various New Jersey Towns last year. Now, WWE star and actor John Cena was filming in a house in Millburn for a day.Mayor Annette Romano was invited to visit the set. “John was ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Join the Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne on Saturday, September 13, 2025, for its 1st Annual Dueling Pianos Night, a high-energy evening of live music, audience participation, and fun! Held at the Gene Meyers Club House (1 Downes Way, Hawthorne), doors open at 6 p.m. and the show ...
BOCA RATON, FL – Theatre lovers are invited to get a behind-the-scenes look at one of Boca Raton’s cultural gems. The Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, at 300 S. Military Trail in Boca Raton, will hold its first-ever Open House on Sunday, August 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free and open ...
OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will continue Thursday with a performance of classic rock by The Cruisers.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 ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - With the beginning of August comes thoughts of college in the fall and five graduating seniors from the Glen Rock High School Class of 2025 each received a $1,000 award from the Arts Council of Glen Rock in various categories at the June Academic Awards and Scholarships ...