Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By COLETTE DOUDIN
May 1, 2025
WESTFIELD, NJ — Known for its ability to generate laughs and tears — often simultaneously — “Steel Magnolias” is being presented by the Westfield Community Players as the organization’s final show of the 2024-25 season, beginning this Saturday, May 3, the first of six performances.In the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The stage at Madison School came alive on Thursday, April 17, as the 5th and 6th grade drama club presented its highly anticipated spring play, Serve and Protect. This original and imaginative production, penned by two talented sixth-grade students from Madison School, whisked the ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken’s annual Spring Arts & Music Festival returns on Sunday, May 18, bringing together more than 300 artists, makers, crafters, and vendors. The festival will feature two stages of live music, family entertainment, and food from a wide array of local eateries — with Latin ...
UNION, NJ - Due to severe weather forecasts for Saturday, May 3, the AAPI Food & Music Festival has been postponed indefinitely, according to township officials. The third annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Food & Music Festival was scheduled for Saturday on Stuyvesant Avenue. “We ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra invites residents to a galaxy far, far away. The Orchestra will be performing A Galaxy Far, Far Away Concert Experience featuring the legendary music of Star Wars. Nate White will serve as conductor for the show. The concert will be on May ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Local youth music is striking a high note again in Summit.After drawing a crowd of more than 120 fans to their debut concert in March, three local teen bands — No Pursuit, Fonk, and lorraine — are tuning up for their next show, School’s Out for Summer 2025, on Friday, June 13, at the ...
CARTERET, NJ — The Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center has announced its 2025 nominees from a host of high schools in Middlesex, Mercer and Somerset counties for “Marquee Awards” that celebrate excellence in high school musical theater.Winners will be announced at the 3rd annual, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) in Rahway will hold its second annual Film Fest on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17. The festival’s opening ceremony, which starts at 7 PM at UCPAC’s Main Stage, will feature remarks from keynote speaker and Chairman of the Union County, ...
WARETOWN, NJ - Waretown's Albert Music Hall, running since 1974, will have 5 bands this week for their regular Saturday night show. Featuring a mix of Pinelands, Bluegrass, Country, Americana, Folk and Old Timey music each week.This week there will be 5 bands: Third Rail, Bad Dogz, Elaine & The ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The popular PorchFest event is returning to Bordentown City this weekend.2025 PorchFest is taking place throughout Bordentown City on Saturday, May 3 from 12PM to 5PM.The annual event features local musicians of all genres performing mini-concerts at “host” houses in the City, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Westfield teen Sophia Gandhi, the leader of the New Jersey GSA Coalition, has announced the upcoming LGBTQ Prom, to be held in Bridgewater.The New Jersey GSA Coalition is a network of high school Gender and Sexuality Alliances across the state that work to build community for ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Westfield teen Sophia Gandhi, the leader of the New Jersey GSA Coalition, has announced the upcoming LGBTQ Prom, to be held in Bridgewater.The New Jersey GSA Coalition is a network of high school Gender and Sexuality Alliances across the state that work to build community for ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The skills of the students in the Bridgewater-Raritan High School Theatre Arts program are recognized beyond the high school’s auditorium.Heather Diaforli-Day reported that the students who performed on stage and off for the Bridgewater-Raritan Theatre Arts program have been ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The historic Ross Farm is once again gearing up to welcome an exciting lineup of talented musicians as part of its 2025 Ross Farm Music Series. Set against the charming backdrop of the 18th-century estate, the concert series continues to bring fresh, inspiring performances to ...
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - On Sunday, May 4, rain or shine, join the Hunterdon Art Museum for the 9th annual FREE Community Day: HAM IT UP!The annual HAM IT UP! event is a celebration of imagination, creativity, and community - all wrapped up in a FREE afternoon of unforgettable fun for the whole family ...
Bound Brook, NJ — Music in the Somerset Hills (MISH), in collaboration with the Pan Global Music Initiative, is proud to announce “Harmonías del Caribe: Premieres of Dominican Classical Treasures,” a groundbreaking concert celebrating the rich heritage of Dominican classical music. This free event ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Do you want to give Hudson County a little bit more color? Would you be excited to win a swag bag of Hudson County Tourism merchandise?The Hudson County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development is hosting a coloring contest.Those interested in participating ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Friday, May 2nd at 10:30amBoogie Woogie Babies6 Mos - 2.5 YrsBoogie Woogie BabiesFun and lively dance program best suited for ages six months through 2.5 years. Come and get your Boogie Woogie on at The Springfield Library. No registration required.Tuesday, May 6th at 3PM and ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Westfield teen Sophia Gandhi, the leader of the New Jersey GSA Coalition, has announced the upcoming LGBTQ Prom, to be held in Bridgewater.The New Jersey GSA Coalition is a network of high school Gender and Sexuality Alliances across the state that work to build community for ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Municipal Band, under the direction of Howard Toplansky, will present their Spring concern on Monday, May 12, at Livingston Elementary School.Admission is free and the public is cordially invited to attend. The concert will benefit the Veterans Alliance Memorial Day Parade.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Those May flowers will definitely be blooming, which means there must be plenty of spring-inspired programs coming up at the South Plainfield Public Library next month. Plan ahead for a magical May, by getting a sneak peek at what's coming up next month at the South ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Friday, television sportscaster and producer Maria Taylor will serve as MC for Project BrOKen, an Plainfield event set to use dance and art to explore mental health, addiction, and disabilities, while also celebrating hope, healing, and recovery. This event is in partnership ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Open Door Arts, Visual & Performing Arts Center (ODAC), will present a two act play; Life, Death – Other God Questions and The Whole Shebang, at the PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Ave. Show times are Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10 at 8 p,m, Friday and Saturday, May 16 and ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Open Door Arts, Visual & Performing Arts Center (ODAC), will present a two act play; Life, Death – Other God Questions and The Whole Shebang, at the PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Ave. Show times are Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10 at 8 p,m, Friday and Saturday, May 16 and ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The doors opened this past weekend for the Bucks County Designer House & Gardens Tour, but tours for the fund-raising event for a Doylestown group will continue through the end of May.The 49th annual House & Gardens Tour raises money for the Village Improvement Association of ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Catholic War Veterans and its auxiliary will host a comedy night on May 3. The event will be held at CWV-1612, 18 West 23rd Street, and benefit the Menlo Park Veterans Home. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.The night will feature No Filter Paul, Dave HOJ, Zach Pickett and Bobbie ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Little Learners Kenvil is hosting an exciting bubble party with live music and special guest Miss Jolie.See details below.
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Westfield teen Sophia Gandhi, the leader of the New Jersey GSA Coalition, has announced the upcoming LGBTQ Prom, to be held in Bridgewater.The New Jersey GSA Coalition is a network of high school Gender and Sexuality Alliances across the state that work to build community for ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Westfield teen Sophia Gandhi, the leader of the New Jersey GSA Coalition, has announced the upcoming LGBTQ Prom, to be held in Bridgewater.The New Jersey GSA Coalition is a network of high school Gender and Sexuality Alliances across the state that work to build community for ...
The Newark LGBTQ Film Festival is back this year with its biggest program yet: a four-day lineup of films running from May 1 to May 4.In previous years, the festival was a three-day event. Organizers added an extra day to accommodate a surge in film submissions and growing audience demand, ...