Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By DAVID BRIGHOUSE
June 28, 2024
RAHWAY, NJ — The final "I Love 2 Read!" Book and Literacy Festival of June is tonight, Friday, June 28, 4-7 p.m. The free, family-friendly, book-loving, literacy experience with live popup activities, author readings, storytelling, spoken word, open mic, literacy-based games, and a free book ...
CRANFORD, NJ- When Cranford residents, Sarah Harvan and Ellie Tantillo saw one of their favorite musicians, Gracie Abrams, was performing live on NBC’s Today show Citi Concert Series line up, they knew they had to go. The girls met at Cranford High School and are both currently studying at the ...
OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will continue on July 4 with a performance of oldies from the '50s and '60s by Generations. The concert will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in Lincoln Park at the corner of State and Union streets. The concert series will run through Sept. 19. The ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - The state Department of Environmental Protection approved Hunterdon County’s application for a $1 million grant to build another barrier-free playground, commissioner Zach Rich announced at the June 16 commissioners meeting. Rich said the award is pending passage of the ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Greater Somerset County YMCA is devoted to nurturing the growth and development of young leaders and changemakers through various enriching programs. The Y’s initiatives are designed to foster leadership and personal growth and are offered year-round at participating ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — There she is … Ms. New Jersey Senior America! It’s Lenore Cibelli-Lambert, a decade-long Sayreville woman, who won the 2024 crown during the Ms. NJ Senior America pageant at Harrah’s Resort & Casino in Atlantic City. A former Staten Islander, Cibelli-Lambert was first ...
KINNELON, NJ - Kinnelon Borough has announced the date for this year's Kfest Fall Celebration. Kfest will be on September 28th from 1 to 8 pm at 130 Kinnelon Rd. The festival will host live music, a beer garden, food trucks, kids' fun zone, rides, and over 100 fabulous vendors to shop ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Celebrating diversity in Jersey City, the 11th annual iteration of Jersey City’s Own African Cultural Arts Juneteenth Family Festival brought the community together for a day of recognizing freedom and appreciating cultural roots. The event on Saturday, June 22 featured an array ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The borough will kick off Independence Day celebrations early with its annual fireworks display on Wednesday night, July 3. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy an evening of fun that includes live music, fireworks, sidewalk chalk activities, and giveaways. The event ...
Here's a list of what's happening in our area this upcoming weekend, June 27-June 30, 2024: JUNE 27, 2024: Animal Show with Eyes of the Wild-meet a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles and insects and learn about how they live, how they came to Eyes of the Wild, and how we can protect them.
Princeton, NJ – As June comes to a close, and summer moves into high gear, we can imagine events that would make your blood flow and others that rely on fireflies as part of the entertainment. But two events in each of those categories on the same days? Actually, yes. In terms of blood flowing, ...
BELMAR, NJ – This weekend, the Belmar Arts Council is buzzing with a series of engaging public events that promise something for everyone. Krysta Elora, a 36-year-old creative visionary known for her diverse talents as a poet, rapper, author, and artist, will be presenting a unique showcase of ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway’s summer concert series is back for 2024. Starting Thursday, July 11 at 7:00 p.m., the Piscataway Cultural Arts Advisory Commission will host free weekly concerts at the Columbus Park Extension Gazebo off William Street by New Market Pond. Concerts will take place ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with spectacular fireworks, lively parades, and great food throughout Somerset County, from Bridgewater to Hillsborough and beyond. Somerset County Tourism recently published a list of family-friendly celebrations, including ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ - Summer fun means different things to different people. Some prefer a day at the beach, others a walk through a quiet nature preserve, and for quite a few, a cocktail cruise on the bay. Diversity is the name of the game as you look for summer entertainment. If you're coming from ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Township of Scotch Plains will host its annual Independence Day Fireworks at historic Shady Rest Golf & Country Club on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at dusk. The event will feature entertainment, vendors and kids events beginning at 7 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Happy Weekend! Here's what's happening this weekend, in and around town! Friday June 28 Tour of the Willows Mansion; Fosterfields; 11am Starlit Nights Planetarium Show; CCM; 5pm Outdoor Summer Concert; Lawn of the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts in Madison; 6pm - ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Happy Weekend! Here's what's happening this weekend, in and around town! Friday June 28 Tour of the Willows Mansion; Fosterfields; 11am Starlit Nights Planetarium Show; CCM; 5pm Outdoor Summer Concert; Lawn of the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts in Madison; 6pm - ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Township of Scotch Plains will host its annual Independence Day Fireworks at historic Shady Rest Golf & Country Club on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at dusk. The event will feature entertainment, vendors and kids events beginning at 7 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Here we are, getting close to July 4. But first we have a fantastic weekend today. TAPinto recognizes The Tide Table Group of bars and restaurants as our great supporter. In fact, they have so much to offer in the way of food and entertainment this weekend and all ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Here we are, getting close to July 4. But first we have a fantastic weekend today. TAPinto recognizes The Tide Table Group of bars and restaurants as our great supporter. In fact, they have so much to offer in the way of food and entertainment this weekend and all ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The borough will kick off Independence Day celebrations early with its annual fireworks display on Wednesday night, July 3. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy an evening of fun that includes live music, fireworks, sidewalk chalk activities, and giveaways. The event ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ - Summer fun means different things to different people. Some prefer a day at the beach, others a walk through a quiet nature preserve, and for quite a few, a cocktail cruise on the bay. Diversity is the name of the game as you look for summer entertainment. If you're coming from ...
CUBA, NY — Old Dawgs/New Tricks will perform in the July 1 Monday evening concert series on the lawn of Cuba-Rushford Central Elementary School, 15 Elm St. Concerts are scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. The lineup for the summer series featuring area talent is below. The sole Saturday show scheduled ...
JERSEY SHORE, NJ - Summer fun means different things to different people. Some prefer a day at the beach, others a walk through a quiet nature preserve, and for quite a few, a cocktail cruise on the bay. Diversity is the name of the game as you look for summer entertainment. If you're coming from ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – In an electrifying blend of pop beats and bold statements, Cupcakke, the Chicago-based rapper and songwriter, captivated her audience at the House of Independents on June 20th. Known for her explicit and unapologetically sex-positive lyrics, Cupcakke has become a vocal supporter ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The borough will celebrate America’s birthday at their Fourth of July celebration on Monday, July 1, at Herm Shaw Field. The event will feature food trucks, live music from The Purple Shadows, and the best kind of birthday candles: a fireworks display. Gates open at 5:00 p.m., ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The South Orange Public Library kicked off its 2024 summer reading program on Wednesday, June 26th, from 6 to 8 pm at the Duck Pond. The program’s theme is Adventures Begin at Your Library’. The kickoff attracted people of all ages who turned out to enjoy food, lawn games, arts ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Scotch Plains resident Brandon Glick is set to debut his first-ever film “Path of Two Minds” on Saturday, June 29, at 2 p.m. at The Vino Theater in Brooklyn. Glick has been working on the film ever since he quit his job in finance in January 2023. “I had a job in finance ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — End your weekend — and beat the heat — by enjoying a foreign film matinée at the Mount Laurel Library. The Library will be hosting a screening of the French film Peppermint Soda on Sunday, June 30 at 1PM. The 1977 film was writer/director Diane Kurys' first, and it delves ...