Arts & Entertainment Top Stories
By TAPINTO NUTLEY STAFF
February 5, 2026
NUTLEY, NJ - Enjoy a free readers theater performance on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm at Nutley Little Theatre of “With A Capital C.” A free staged reading of an original script written by Drew University Alum, Lawrence Paone and directed by Mead Winters. There will be a talkback with the ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Doylestown Historical Society will hold a lecture exploring the role that fashion and the textile industry played in the Revolutionary War.“The Threads of Revolution” will be presented by local historian Nicole Frederick. She’ll examine how 1700s fashion trends and the textile ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — As part of its multidisciplinary educational programming exploring the creative arts as a catalyst for social change, Studio Montclair is uniting powerful, purpose-driven artwork with timely, topical activism to spark dialogue around freedom, creativity, and the lived realities of ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Fire hoses spray water, a police dog waits for a signal and a fire engine stands parked as families walk closer to meet the people behind the calls for help.That’ll be the scene when the City of Boca Raton police, firefighters and paramedics will host the 2026 First Responder Expo ...
We open next Friday, February 13th and run through February 28th Harvey, Elwood ( John Jesse Jeffords ), Veta Louise ( Ann Giragos Grippo ), Myrtle Mae ( Kayla Torres ) and all the other crazy characters will be here, in time for Valentine's Day weekend. Get your tickets NOW at ...
CRANFORD, NJ – The Cranford Public Library recently swapped storytime rugs for a dance floor as its youngest patrons took center stage at Baby Prom, a lively morning event designed for children ages zero to two and their caregivers. The program invited families to boogie, bounce, and twirl ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Get out of the cold and into the warm Mount Laurel Library to round out your weekend with a free concert. The Library will be hosting Sustainable Jazz on Sunday, February 8 at 2PM.Sustainable Jazz is based out of Princeton. Made up of Steve Hiltner and Phill Orr, the duo performs ...
RED BANK: The Downtown Red Bank Valentine’s Sweet Stroll returns on Saturday, February 7, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. RiverCenter will provide visitors with Red Bank tote bags, treats, the latest downtown Red Bank postcard, and a walking map of participating locations. Feel the love this February ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Town of Newton recreation department has several activities planned for residents.Newton seniors are invited to a Valentine’s Day Ice Cream Social at Liberty Towers. Reservations are required because space is limited to the free event on Thursday, February 12 from 4 until 6 p.m.
Middletown, NJ – The Middletown Arts Center, in conjunction with Dunbar Repertory Company, presents the ground-breaking, American classic, A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr., February 14 – 22, 2026. The landmark 1959 play by Lorraine Hansberry explores the divergent ...
ORANGE, NJ - A powerful celebration of Black history, culture, and music is coming to Newark—and Orange students will be part of the moment.On Saturday, February 7 at 4 p.m., The NJ Gathering Inc. will present The NJ Gathering: A Celebration of HBCU Voices at Clear View Baptist Church in Newark.
Middletown, NJ – The Middletown Arts Center, in conjunction with Dunbar Repertory Company, presents the ground-breaking, American classic, A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr., February 14 – 22, 2026. The landmark 1959 play by Lorraine Hansberry explores the divergent ...
CLARK, NJ — On Saturday, February 28, the Clark Public Library is holding a manga drawing workshop.The event begins at 10:30 a.m. and runs until noon. It is open to students in grades 6–12.For those who don't know what manga is, (Come on, you really don't know!?), click here for a beginner's guide, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners, through the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, is hosting a Black History Month and 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States event with a free performance titled, “Madame Selika 1878: Songbird in the White House.” The ...
Basking Ridge, NJ - Trilogy Repertory will present the award-winning musical The Secret Garden at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge from March 13 through March 22, 2026, featuring a cast that includes local students and adults from the Basking Ridge community.Among the performers is Cedar Hill ...
Morristown, NJ—The award-winning Morristown High School Theatre Department is proud to announce this year’s spring musical production of Fiddler on the Roof, with four performances from March 12 to 15.MHS Theatre has chosen another all-time great musical to follow up last year’s smash-hit ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Sarah Durgaj, who attends Roosevelt Elementary School, won first place in the annual Passaic County Clerk's Office Calendar Poster Contest. Her art will be featured on the October 2026 page.Danielle Ireland-Imhof, Passaic County Clerk, announced the 30th annual contest winners last ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford High School senior, Gabriella Hernandez’s artwork has been selected for the “Fresh Perspectives” exhibition at the Morris Museum. Her work uniquely blends stained glass, sheet metal, and chain links into a powerful visual statement. “We are incredibly proud of this ...
NEW JERSEY — Groundhog Day’s furry forecasters and a tenacious turtle could not agree if the Garden State will have an early Spring or face six more icy weeks of winter.Their results were inconclusive, and not promising for people and families already struggling with frigid temperatures, icy ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Students from Hoboken High School delivered a record-breaking performance at this year’s New Jersey Thespians Festival, earning 16 Superior Medals and qualifying multiple students to compete on the international stage this summer.The Hoboken High School Thespians Competition Team ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Warm up at the Mount Laurel Library this weekend with a free screening of one of the biggest hits in recent memory.The Library will be hosting a viewing of the 2024 film Wicked on Saturday, February 7 at 1PM.Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, Wicked is described as a ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Public Library (BHPL) is proud to announce the launch of Learn with Bubbles!, a new, free early literacy program designed for children from birth through age five. The program starts on February 7th during our programs for “Take Your Child to the Library ...
RED BANK, NJ — This Valentine’s Day, as the world turns to flowers and chocolates, the Chorus of the Atlantic invites you to express your deepest affections through the timeless elegance of song. From February 11th through February 14th, the Red Bank Area Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society ...
RED BANK, NJ — This Valentine’s Day, as the world turns to flowers and chocolates, the Chorus of the Atlantic invites you to express your deepest affections through the timeless elegance of song. From February 11th through February 14th, the Red Bank Area Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Husband-and-wife bakers Alex and Amanda Rivera of Sayreville are among the cake-making contestants on Is It Cake? Valentines, which premieres on Netflix on Wednesday, Feb. 4.Three baking couples of master cake artists compete. Together, they play games, craft swoonworthy cakes, and ...
RED BANK, NJ — This Valentine’s Day, as the world turns to flowers and chocolates, the Chorus of the Atlantic invites you to express your deepest affections through the timeless elegance of song. From February 11th through February 14th, the Red Bank Area Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Public Library is inviting community members to try something a little unpredictable with Art Roulette, a collaborative art program taking place on Monday, February 23, at 7:00 p.m.Leala Arnold, Youth Services Librarian at the library, explained the hour-long program, ...
Princeton, NJ — The weather outside is still frightful. Fortunately, the Arts Council of Princeton has an excuse for us to go out anyway.This winter, the community non-profit continues with its ART OF series, a lineup of two-hour workshops blending creativity, culture, and community connection.The ...
CLIFTON, NJ - On the chilly evening of Saturday, January 31, poetry lovers filled the intimate venue at the Passaic County Literary Arts Cultural Center to witness a special moment—the official launch of Felicia Sherelle’s first poetry collection, So Good: A Poet’s Pen.The atmosphere was warm and ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Arts Center is looking for volunteers to join their team as ushers. The volunteers will help support the local arts scene, meet fellow community members, and see what goes on behind the scenes at events at the Union Arts Center. No prior experience is necessary.Those ...