Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTO FRANKLIN/SOMERSET STAFF
June 4, 2025
SOMERSET, NJ — Franklin Township residents will have no shortage of ways to celebrate community, diversity, and nature on Saturday, June 7, as three major events fill the calendar with music, education, and outdoor exploration.From the peak bloom of 3,000 roses in Colonial Park to a vibrant ...
(Morristown) --- MPAC has announced their 2025 Summer free concert lineup. Events will take place outdoors at Vail Mansion Plaza, adjacent to MPAC, and Pioneer Park, by 1776 on the Green. MPAC Arts in the Community Free Summer Events Schedule is as follows: Wednesday June 4 - MPAC Music Student of ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — It’s prom season at Gov. Livingston High School, and seniors embraced the time-honored tradition with style, celebration, and a sense of nostalgia. As with every year, students gathered with friends and family for pre-prom photo sessions—whether in backyards, at local parks, ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Summer Camp is returning to Cedar Grove. The 2025 rendition of Summer Camp will be held from June 30 to August 1 (Monday through Friday). Camps are available for Pre-K students through fifth grade. Pre-K camps will be held at the Memorial Middle School Cafeteria from 8:45 a.m. to ...
New Providence, NJ — The sounds of summer are coming to Allendale! The community is invited to kick off the season with the Spring Grove Summer Concert Series on Thursday, August 14 at 4 PM at 144 Gales Drive in New Providence.The free outdoor event will feature Forever Young, bringing the best of ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - On Saturday, June 7th, Hanover Township's annual “Get Hooked on Fishing Not Drugs” event will take place at Malapardis Pond. The pond will be fully stocked and ready for fishermen young and old. Prizes will be awarded for the following categories: first fish caught; biggest ...
New Providence, NJ — The sounds of summer are coming to Allendale! The community is invited to kick off the season with the Spring Grove Summer Concert Series on Thursday, August 14 at 4 PM at 144 Gales Drive in New Providence.The free outdoor event will feature Forever Young, bringing the best of ...
UNION, NJ – As part of the grand opening festivities surrounding the new Union Public Library and Union Arts Center this weekend, the American Theater Group (ATG) will present Broadway Tales and Tunes, a unique “behind-the-scenes” look at Broadway with veteran theater critic Peter Filichia.The show ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — The community is invited to celebrate the skills and hard work of Hightstown High School's art students at an annual event taking place next week.The 2025 Hightstown High School Art Show is taking place on Thursday, June 5 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM at the school’s Library.Free to ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Join Middlesex County for the annual 2025 Celebrate Middlesex County taking place on Saturday, June 14, from 10 am–3 pm at Roosevelt Park in Edison. Celebrate Middlesex County is a free, family-friendly event focused on showcasing the unique programs, services, and people of ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Pride month is upon us and the Hoboken Pride Advisory Committee has a jam-packed lineup of events honoring the LGBTQIA+ community.“We are excited to welcome residents and visitors alike to come together to celebrate our City’s diversity and inclusivity,” said Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla. “I ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – The Kenilworth Historical Society will host a bus trip to the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City on Sat., July 26, 2025.The trip will depart Kenilworth (St. Theresa School parking lot) at 8 a.m. and return to Kenilworth at approximately 6:30 p.m. Cost of $77 includes ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The Ridge Choral Program will present their Spring Concert on Wednesday, June 4 at 7:00 PM in the Ridge High School Performing Arts Center. Ridge Choir Director Carol Beadle says she is excited about the performance, which will include “some really fun pieces.”The concert will ...
Bedminster, NJ - Summer Art Camps begin June 16 at The Center for Contemporary Art (“The Center”). Weekly camps are offered for children ages 5-15 in half-day or full-day sessions. Camps run through August 29.Summer Art Camps are led by professional, experienced, and creative teaching artists; ...
Orange, NJ – This summer, Monte Irvin Orange Park won’t just be a neighborhood green space — it will be one of the cultural epicenters of Essex County. As part of the 2025 Essex County Free SummerMusic Concert Series, the park will host four signature festivals celebrating jazz, gospel, Caribbean, ...
MADISON, NJ - When trumpeter/bandleader/vocalist Danny Jonokuchi takes the stage at the New Jersey Jazz Society's Jersey Jazz LIVE! concert on June 8, 2025 at the Madison (NJ) Community Arts Center, he will lead his quartet in tunes he recorded on his last two albums, “A Decade” (Bandstand ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — What’s it going to take to bring back the Coral Springs Festival of the Arts? Well, first, a study. That’s what the city commission decided at a recent meeting.“In response to the commission's direction, staff will conduct a feasibility study during fiscal year 2026 to evaluate ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - This exciting showcase features an impressive array of classic and exotic cars, with 100 models from pre-1959 to the 1990s, all set against the stunning backdrop of the New York City skyline.Now in its third year, this popular event offers an opportunity for residents and visitors ...
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was written by Livingston High School (LHS) student Ishaan Reddy about a student-produced television series called “Cadburry,” which premieres on Monday, June 9. LIVINGSTON, NJ — TV shows come in many varieties. Some are comedies, some are thrilling mysteries, and some ...
SPARTA, NJ – Perfect parade weather brought out a large crowd to watch the 2025 Memorial Day. The parade featured representatives from local VFW, police, fire and ambulance departments, township council members, scouts, community organizations, sports teams, performance groups and the Sparta High ...
Princeton, NJ – We know it’s not summer yet, at least not officially, but it’s June, when Princeton University is practically shut down and the rest of town begins to enjoy a taste of the summer vibe. We can start the week off with a preview discussion on Tuesday, June 3, of the Princeton Symphony ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer in New Jersey. So, that means the South Plainfield Public Library is ready to kick off a whole host of summer fun in June. Registration for the summer reading club opens on Monday, June 23 and is a great way to keep the ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills is excited to present the summer schedule for music and movie nights.The program will begin on June 26th with the feature film, ‘Despicable Me’. See schedule below:
Bernardsville, NJ — Main Street Bernardsville is excited to announce the return of its popular summer concert series—formerly known as Sounds Around Town—with a new name and fresh energy: Music on Main. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Friday, June 6, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 ...
MADISON, NJ – Madison's Outdoor Summer Concert begins June 20. The Concert Series will take place on the lawn of The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts and at the Madison Community Arts Center from 6pm - 8pm. Come and enjoy this free night of music. Bring a chair or blanketThe schedule is as ...
NEWARK - Film and media, musical, interdisciplinary and theater artists will have the opportunity to expand their programming and provide creative outlets to at-risk youth. Newark is providing $750,000 in funding to support a fourth round of grants through the Creative Catalyst Fund, which provides ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of June 2–June 5.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Monday, June 2:Bingo (6:30pm - 7:00pm)Ages 3 & up_______________________________________Tuesday, June 3 :BOOGIE WOOGIE BABIES (10:30m - ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Be sure to check out this week's Colonial Corner. There are lots being discussed. Find out more on the SGO Spirit Week, the MHS Theater new plays announcement and the WJSV Marathon.Adrianna Starr gives a Seniors ready for Graduation news report
CAMDEN – The Writers House, located at 1801 Broadway, took a significant step toward greater public recognition when representatives from the New Jersey Center for the Book presented the house with its Literary Landmark Award on Sunday, a poetry enthusiast told TAPinto Camden. “I see this (award) ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Pride Marketplace is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square in Ridgewood. Hosted by the Ridgewood Guild and the Village of Ridgewood, the event will feature vendors and live music throughout the park. The Pride ...