Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By MEAGAN KANE
June 30, 2025
HACKENSACK, NJ - Johnson Public Library in Hackensack has curated a handful of events catered to teens who are on summer break. Students entering seventh grade to twelfth grade in the fall of 2025 can attend. Class of 2025 graduates are also welcome.Free for All Fridays:Date: Friday, July 11 to ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – The Fairfield annual Independence Day fireworks celebration will be on Wednesday, July 2 at the Hollywood Avenue recreation center. The fun will begin at 5:30 p.m. with food and music to follow at 7:30 p.m. by Eye to Eye Events. The fireworks will start after dusk.
CUBA, NY — The summer evening concert series on the lawn of Cuba-Rushford Central Elementary School, 15 Elm St., continues Monday with a performance of bluegrass and old-time string music by Old Dawgs New Tricks.Concerts are scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays. The lineup for the summer series ...
BOCA RATON, FL – Boca Raton officials are encouraging residents this summer to explore the city’s eight “Little Free Libraries,” which offer free, round-the-clock access to books for all ages.Part of a global movement to promote literacy and community connection, the city’s Little Free Libraries ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City will once again celebrate America’s birthday, this year the 249th, with a festival and fireworks display on Friday, July 4. The full day of family-friendly festivities, expected to again draw tens of thousands of attendees, will feature over 60 vendors, 3 DJ stages, 2 ...
FANWOOD, NJ – The Fanwood Memorial Library showcased the work of local artist and 100-year-old WWII veteran Greg Ruffa on Tuesday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m. during the 4th installment of the “Evening with the Artist” series. Ruffa, a gifted artist, has worked in the advertising business for nearly 75 ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ - The Springfield Free Public Library will be offering the following youth programs in July: Tuesday, July 1, 2 p.m.Summer STEM with Kiwico Ball LauncherEntering Grades K-2 with an adult caregiver.Make a ball launcher and learn about projectiles. Registration required on Eventbrite ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - While most local residents are just gearing up for 4th of July, the Mercer County Library System is already getting ready for Halloween!Open auditions for the Halloween Playfest, set to take place at the West Windsor Branch October 17 through October 19, will be held for teens ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Summer nights in Downtown Somerville are about to get a little more magical.“Starlit Cinema” is set to return to Division Street beginning Wednesday, July 9, offering free outdoor movie nights through Aug. 13. The popular G-rated film series, presented by the Downtown Somerville ...
MELBOURNE, FL — The City of Melbourne will host its annual MelBOOM Independence Day celebration on July 4 at Front Street Park, featuring fireworks, food trucks, live music and family activities.The event begins at 4 p.m. with food trucks. Char Good will perform at 5:30 p.m., followed by Hot Pink ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - What’s all the buzz about? Who’s coming back to Hawthorne in July 2025? The Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce and the Hawthorne Green Team are happy to announce the return of the “Hawthorne BEE” for this year’s “Buy Local” campaign in our community. “BEE Local. BEE Hawthorne!” The ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Farmers Market has come back for another season, but it has just one more weekend before it takes a summer break.July 5 will be the last day for the summer season of the borough's Farmers Market, which will feature the usual fresh vegetables and fruits, specialty items, and…wait ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - "Starlit Cinema" is coming back to Division Street in Downtown Somerville, with Wednesday night G-rated family movies beginning July 9 through Aug. 13.The series premiere features “The Greatest Showman” beginning with pre-movie activities including face painting and balloon ...
WARREN, NJ – The 2025 Summer Concert Series is set to bring a vibrant musical experience to the community, featuring a diverse lineup of talented bands. Scheduled for Wednesdays in July at 7 PM, these concerts promise evenings filled with music, dancing, and fun for the whole family. In case of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset County Park Commission will host its annual Independence Day Concert and Fireworks at North Branch Park on the Fourth of July. The Park gates will open at 6 p.m. for families to set up blankets, chairs, and other picnic items in preparation for the community ...
Nutley Little Theatre is excited to announce auditions for DOG SEES GOD, written by Bert V. Royal, directed by Skylar LeRose When: Monday, June 30 6-9 PM and Tuesday, July 1 Where: Nutley Little Theatre, 47 Erie Place, Nutley, NJ Performances: September 12 - September 27 Sides and character ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Public Library kicked off its summer reading program with an event held at the library on Saturday, June 21.Young readers could sign up for the program and enjoy a magic show, crafts, games, free ice cream, and a face painter at the event.Abby, age four, of ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Members of the community are invited to celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Here's your guide to the 2025 firework displays.Sunday June 29Fireworks in Morris Plains; Morris Plains Community ParkTuesday July 1Fireworks in ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Members of the community are invited to celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Here's your guide to the 2025 firework displays.Sunday June 29Fireworks in Morris Plains; Morris Plains Community ParkTuesday July 1Fireworks in ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Members of the community are invited to celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Here's your guide to the 2025 firework displays.Sunday June 29Fireworks in Morris Plains; Morris Plains Community ParkTuesday July 1Fireworks in ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Get ready for double the music nights this summer as Downtown Westfield launches “Thursday Night Live” and brings back “Sweet Sounds Downtown” on Tuesdays. In July and August, Tuesday Sweet Sounds will take place on Quimby Street from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Foundation Park from 7 p.m.
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The New Providence Memorial Library was alive with creativity and community spirit on Monday, June 23, as it hosted a reception to celebrate the 5th Annual Summer Community Art Show. The evening honored the 29+ local artists whose work is featured in this year’s exhibit, themed ...
The Fourth of July is our annual celebration of America’s birth and our independence. We enjoy this unofficial start of summer with parades, festivals and spending time with family and friends at backyard barbecues or trips down the shore to oceanfront beaches.Carteret, Woodbridge and nearby ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.Kenilworth Pedestrian Struck on Central Ave. in Westfield Monday Morning Air-Lifted to HospitalPedestrian ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken's Movies Under the Stars lineup for continues all summer, featuring films every Wednesday starting at 9 p.m.Pier A ParkJuly 9: Le Mans – An evening for car enthusiasts starting with a Porsche Englewood car show from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., followed by a screening of the 1971 ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Garden Street School of Performing Arts will take the stage at Shipyard Park on Monday, July 7, as part of Hoboken’s summer “Concerts in the Park” series.From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., students from the performing arts school will present a program that showcases a range of musical ...
WARREN, NJ — Dominic DeCaro, an 8th-grade student at Warren Middle School, recently made school history by composing an original song, lyrics and all, for the Spring chorus concert. This is the first time a student-written piece was performed by the school’s chorus and band.The original song, ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Fourth of July fireworks will take place on July 4 at dusk at the varsity baseball field at James Caldwell High School.The fireworks are presented in tandem by the communities of West Caldwell, Caldwell, North Caldwell, Roseland and Essex Fells.Gates open at 7 p.m., with ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Residents and supporters gathered at PJ’s Pancake House on Saturday to celebrate the fifth annual pride event in Robbinsville. For two hours attendees were treated to free food, drinks, lawn games, music, pride-themed giveaways, guest speakers, and messages of inclusion. Despite ...
WARREN, NJ – The 2025 Summer Concert Series is set to bring a vibrant musical experience to the community, featuring a diverse lineup of talented bands. Scheduled for Wednesdays in July at 7 PM, these concerts promise evenings filled with music, dancing, and fun for the whole family. In case of ...