Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By KAITLYN DEBARTH
July 13, 2025
BRANT BEACH, NJ — Families are invited to kick off their week with a variety of free, family-friendly events during “Mix Up Mondays,” held weekly at Bayview Park throughout July and August.This Monday, July 14, enjoy creating with Lil Monsters Art, sponsored by Hagler’s Marina.The Monday night ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Hamilton Township Public Library’s free “Movies of the Month” series continues with a showing of the acclaimed biographical drama First Man. Ryan Gosling stars as astronaut Neil Armstrong in a gripping retelling of the events leading up to the Apollo 11 mission, which culminated in ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ -- Hightstown is moving along on its path to becoming film-ready with the New Jersey Film Ready Program, a 5-step certification program that enables municipalities to accommodate filming locations in their boroughs. As previously reported by TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown, the ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Little Falls Public Library held a special exhibit in July with a focus on famous actors and actresses. Casey LaLonde, grandson of legendary Hollywood actress Joan Crawford, hosted a trip back in time with a nostalgic collection of Crawford's personal belongings and ...
FREE READERS’ THEATRESUNDAY JULY 27TH AT 2:00 PMSCRAMBLED EGGS Written by Jessica Marie Fisher Directed by Arthur Carlson It is 1949, and Whitney feels isolated. James thinks Whitney is unwell. Doris is a homosexual...so is Maggie. Maggie is pregnant and anxious. Frank doesn’t know how to help her.
WAYNE, NJ – We’re only a few weeks into summer and there’s plenty to do in town this summer: Musicals, live bands, a Luau Pool Party, poker tournament and, of course, the Farmer’s Market.If you’re looking for some fun events for the kids and/or adults, check out these events below…Events on the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Motorcycle Committee of the South Plainfield Elks, in partnership with Chuckles Comedy Room, will host the Super Duper Amateur Comedy Show on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The event will be held at the South Plainfield Elks Lodge, located at 1254 New Market ...
CHATHAM, NJ – A year ago, there was talk that the Chatham Borough Farmers' Market was “going to the dogs” because of a steep drop in vendor participation. A year later, the 2025 market is on the rise, partly because of “Pup in a Cup Dog Treats", a canine favorite.Dog owners and their pets have been ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The year's National Night Out has been announced. The Bloomfield Police and Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs proudly present the annual celebration, being held on Tuesday, August 5th at Vassar Field. National Night Out is a fun, free event filled with music, ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Adam Sandler has returned to the Garden State, this time not in front of the camera but behind it, producing a new Netflix film starring his teenage daughter, Sunny Sandler. Production on “Don't Say Good Luck” is underway in Cranford, with filming expected to continue over the next ...
PHILLIPSBURG NJ– Students from across the Phillipsburg area came together on stage today to put on a production of Shrek The Musical Jr. Phillipsburg Area Summer Youth Theatre has provided summer camp theatre opportunities for seven to fourteen year olds to take the stage for the last twenty-nine ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – July 12, 2025 – Despite the sweltering heat today, the inaugural day of the American Rock & Rail Festival in Phillipsburg was nothing short of hotter thanks to an incredible lineup of bands, and attendees were ready for Rock and Roll. TAPinto was on the scene at the lot next ...
Children, families, and the young at heart, join us at Nutley Little Theatre for THE 3 LITTLE PIGS by Hoboken author Diana London, a funny, interactive retelling of the classic story! Along with some new characters, the pigs learn some important lessons as they outwit the Big Bad Wolf. Two more ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A Lansdale-based band that specializes in music by Billy Joel will take the stage in Doylestown’s Central Park as part of the Thompson Performing Arts Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, July 16.Expect to hear songs like “You May Be Right,” “Captain Jack,” “We Didn’t Start the Fire” ...
MANHATTAN, NY – Before school ended in June, four Scholastic Arts Gold Medal winners from Millburn High School attended a ceremony at Carnegie Hall. The students, Obenewaa Frimpomaa, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Reagan Heinrichs and Esther Hong, traveled to Manhattan to receive their awards.Millburn High ...
PORTVILLE, NY — The 2025 Music In The Park series will continue Wednesday with a performance of outlaw country by Red Gray.The concerts will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park, North Main Street at Maple Avenue.The series will continue through Sept. 10. The remaining schedule includes:July ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Love is in the air at Piscataway’s Tequila N Tacos as fans gear up for an epic Season Finale Watch Party of the hit summer reality show Love Island on Sunday, July 13.From 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., the popular Mexican sports bar at 560 Stelton Road will transform into a villa of its own, ...
NEWTON, NJ—The new Little Miss Newton for 2025 is Allena Crowell.There were no contestants for Little Mister Newton this year, so 2024 winner Constantino “Gus” Giancola will remain Little Mister Newton for 2025.The emcee, Newton Town Manager, Thomas S. Russo Jr. opened the event by recognizing the ...
MADISON, N.J. — There’s something about live music on a warm summer Saturday that brings a town to life. That was certainly the case at the Madison Farmers Market this weekend, when the Chatham School of Rock House Band tore through a high-energy set that left no doubt: local talent rocks just as ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Maggie Fischer had a passion for the arts for as long as she could remember. She always enjoyed painting and building new things through sculpting, even at a young age.After starting with designing portraits and landscapes, it was not until Fischer entered high school that she ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Cultural Arts Council (CAC) of Sayreville hosted Groovin’ 70s Night, featuring bands Visions and The Launch, in Kennedy Park on Thursday, July 10. Nealy 200 live music fans and local families brought lawn chairs, blankets, dogs, coolers, and even a few dance moves to the ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The City of Hoboken’s Public Arts Administrator will host a public engagement session on Wednesday, July 16, in the ResilienCity Park Community Room, 1201 Madison Street. The meeting, set to begin at 7:00 p.m., will gather community input for a new mural honoring the founders of the ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Adam Sandler has returned to the Garden State, this time not in front of the camera but behind it, producing a new Netflix film starring his teenage daughter, Sunny Sandler. Production on “Don't Say Good Luck” is underway in Cranford, with filming expected to continue over the next ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The following youth programs will be offered by the Springfield Free Public Library for the week of July 14-18. Monday, July 14, 1 - 2:30 p.m.Roblox Gaming with ArrayscapeEntering Grades 3-8. Under 10 an adult must stay in the library.Registration required on Eventbrite for ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The American Family Jamboree will wrap up the summer’s Family Fun Nights at Shipyard Park on Tuesday, July 15. The concert, running from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., will feature singalong songs from the Great American Songbook.
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Fourth of July street fair returned to the Township of Little Falls, with a large turnout. The annual event is hosted by the Little Falls Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 346. Attendees enjoyed food, activities for kids, items from retail vendors, games, as well as ...
Lincroft, NJ – Brookdale Performing Arts Center’s Summer Shakespeare returns for its 23rd season with a powerful production of one of William Shakespeare’s most gripping and haunting tragedies, Macbeth. This annual outdoor event continues to be a beloved tradition, offering free, high-quality ...
Lincroft, NJ – Brookdale Performing Arts Center’s Summer Shakespeare returns for its 23rd season with a powerful production of one of William Shakespeare’s most gripping and haunting tragedies, Macbeth. This annual outdoor event continues to be a beloved tradition, offering free, high-quality ...
Lincroft, NJ – Brookdale Performing Arts Center’s Summer Shakespeare returns for its 23rd season with a powerful production of one of William Shakespeare’s most gripping and haunting tragedies, Macbeth. This annual outdoor event continues to be a beloved tradition, offering free, high-quality ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Downtown Ridgewood is home to unique retailers, salons, cafés, and restaurants. Spend the day exploring downtown and the wonderful businesses in the village.Parking costs $1.25 per hour throughout downtown with no costs on Sundays and federal holidays. All parking areas have a ...