Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTO JERSEY CITY STAFF
May 28, 2025
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City will celebrate its cultural diversity with the 9th Annual Taste of Culture on May 29.The event, which will take place from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. is hosted by the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs, and will feature flavors, dance, and music from many countries ...
PATERSON, NJ - InnerFaith Performing Arts Center Inc. (IPAC), now celebrating 27 years of fostering creative expression, will launch a new initiative this summer designed to bring the joy of movement to local children.The program, called “Dance Days,” will debut on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m.
NUTLEY, NJ - This way to Neverland “For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday” opens in just a few weeks! You may or may not know the role of Peter Pan is traditionally played by a woman, such as Betty Bronson in 1924 and Mary Martin in 1955. For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday, by Sarah Ruhl, tells the ...
COCONUT CREEK – The Coconut Creek Youth Theater Program will bring Disney to life with a live performance of Moana Jr. The show, which takes place on Friday, June 6 at 7 p.m., is free to attend and open to audiences of all ages. It will be held at Monarch High School’s auditorium, at 5050 Wiles ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Their last tango in Bridgewater-Raritan highlighted the last orchestra concert of 2025.Bridgewater-Raritan High School’s spring orchestra concert, as expected, provided the splendid sounds of the gifted and talented student musicians who performed under their passionate and ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The choir students at the Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School showed up and put on a spectacular show when they performed before their admiring audience.And they deliver with passion and enjoyment as well.The Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School presented their 2005 spring concert, ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Calling all vocalists, guitarists, trumpet players, duos, and street-performing stars of tomorrow: Downtown Hackensack wants you to help bring the city’s cultural heartbeat to life. Downtown Hackensack Main Street Business Alliance (MSBA) is thrilled to announce the launch of its ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The Rotary Access For All (RAFA) is hosting an afternoon of fun, friendship, and festivities on June 1, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Fair Lawn Memorial Park (rain or shine).RAFA, in collaboration with the NJ Metro Rotary Club and the Fair Lawn Sunrise Club, is hosting this ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Memorial Day Service was well attended by young and old alike. This year, there were two Grand Marshals: Cpl. Paul Chepurko and his deceased brother Cpl. Thomas Chepurko. Notably, along with this service is the Hawthorne Street Dedication program, initiated by Mayor Richard ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - It was a near perfect day as the borough hosted a Memorial Day parade of its groups of citizens to the delight of the crowd.The annual Memorial Day parade, May 26, 2025, drew a large crowd who lined the streets. See who was there in this photo gallery.
Princeton, NJ – We have some sounds and sights of India and Ireland on our midweek arts calendar.India takes center stage – and center court -- this Thursday, May 29, at the Princeton Shopping Center and at the Princeton Public Library. Ireland comes into focus on Friday, May 30, with an art ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Looking for inspiration? The South Plainfield Public Library is hosting a book signing by a pair of New Jersey authors who are mother and daughter. Jacqueline and Camilla Baker will be signing copies of their books and chatting with readers on Saturday, May 31 in the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — Get ready to take a trip around the world—no passport required! TheDowntown Somerville International Street Fair is on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from noon until 6 p.m. on Main Street, bringing global sights, sounds, and flavors to the heart of Somerset County. This dynamic celebration ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — Get ready to take a trip around the world—no passport required! TheDowntown Somerville International Street Fair is on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from noon until 6 p.m. on Main Street, bringing global sights, sounds, and flavors to the heart of Somerset County. This dynamic celebration ...
SOUTH ORANGE: The Meadowland Park Conservancy in partnership with South OrangeVillage and with sponsorship from realtor Natalie Farrell is pleased to present Skate HouseSessions, a new acoustic music series to premiere Wednesday evenings in June inMeadowland Park.Music lovers and those in need of a ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - At last Wednesday's (5/21) Basie Awards, Neptune Township student Kaeleigh MacLennan and other talented Neptune students won prestigious Basie Awards.The Basie Awards, held at Red Bank's historic Count Basie Theater, recognized Monmouth County students in theater arts. The ...
VERONA, NJ - The Taylor Swift Experience is coming to the Verona Pool. Almost Eras: The Taylor Swift Experience will be making its way to the Verona Community Pool on Friday, May 30. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The event is $20 per person and open to all Verona residents. The pool complex and snack ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley celebrated the lives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country on Memorial Day with a parade under sunny skies. Participants in the parade included the Township of Nutley Board of Commissioners, local veterans groups, the Nutley Raiders Marching Band, Nutley ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Most people consider Memorial Day weekend to be the unofficial start of summer along the Jersey Shore. Yes, it is that, but more importantly, Memorial Day marks the passing of members of the armed forces who died during service. Originally, the holiday was called Decoration Day and ...
OLEAN, NY — Five and Dime, which plays classic rock, will open the city’s weekly summer concert series in Lincoln Park on Thursday.Concerts in the series will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Almost all will be on Thursdays. The one exception to the weekly Thursday schedule will be on Wednesday, June ...
We are excited to share the cast of this year’s Rainbow Revue! Performing this year, we have: Asuka KimuraRegan WingenfeldIsabella GustosoLoretta CarlenGrace Albert And our event will be hosted by none other than Harmonica Sunbeam! Join us Sunday, June 1, at 5 pm to watch these incredible ...
UNION, NJ – It was a picture-perfect Monday morning when hundreds turned out for Union’s Veterans Alliance Memorial Day Parade on Stuyvesant Avenue, led by its grand marshal, Bob Johnsen."Memorial Day serves as a powerful reminder of the values we hold dear – courage, sacrifice and duty," said ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library for the week of May 27- May 30.Tuesday, May 27:LAP SIT (10:30m - 10:50am)Ages: 0 - 2 READ TO A DOG (4:00pm – 5:00pm) For early beginning readers and those who are learning to read. Young, reluctant, or struggling ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Celebrate five decades of music with the Glen Rock Pops at the High School Auditorium on Sunday, June 8 at 3 p.m.Enjoy this free concert. Donations are welcome at the door, 600 Harristown Road.The musicians, under the baton of Maestro Anthony LaGruth, promise an afternoon of joy, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – On Sunday, May 18, the annual Street Fair and Car Show sponsored by the Borough of Kenilworth was held on the Boulevard.It was another fun-filled day that included a wide variety of food vendors, quality exhibitors, a special crafter’s section, carnival games, rides, live music, ...
COCONUT CREEK – Coconut Creek residents can rev up their engines at the Hot Rods and Hot Dogs event, Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coconut Creek Community Center, at 1100 Lyons Road.The free, family-friendly event will feature a classic car show, live entertainment, and food ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Tucked beneath the Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Summit, HomeTowne Television — HTTV, the city’s local cable access station — is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. With a new station manager, upgraded technology, and a fresh vision, the station aims to become ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - The Randolph High School Wind Ensemble and the Randolph High School Symphonic Band, both led by Nick Fantazzi, director of bands, and Michael Lichtenfeld, associate director of bands, made beautiful music together with the Hanover Wind Symphony, now celebrating its landmark 40th ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - The Randolph High School Wind Ensemble and the Randolph High School Symphonic Band, both led by Nick Fantazzi, director of bands, and Michael Lichtenfeld, associate director of bands, made beautiful music together with the Hanover Wind Symphony, now celebrating its landmark 40th ...
WARREN, NJ – The Watchung Hills Regional High School's Performing Arts Center was alive with music and emotion this week as the school’s Spring Choir Concert delivered an evening of powerful performances.SEE HEREUnder the direction of Angela Dilorio Bird, the spring choir concert showcased a wide ...