Arts & Entertainment Top Stories

January 31, 2026

Princeton, NJ – If you have found it a little depressing in the last few days to read one negative review after another about a highly touted, heavily marketed theatrical presentation about an immigrant’s experience in a new country, then turn your attention to the current production – through ...

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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ __ A new exhibition at SOPAC features an emerging multimedia artist from Orange that celebrates Black and women’s voices and her Caribbean heritage. The show I AM YOU of Tatum Sabin’s work at the Herb + Milly Iris Gallery will run from February 5 through March 15.  An opening ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – Andy Warhol’s photography is ready for its close-up at Rutgers. The Zimmerli Art Museum’s latest exhibition, “Andy Warhol: On Repeat,” brings together the late pop artist’s early durational films and later serial photographs to examine repetition and duration as central forces in ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — This past Thursday, January 29, members of the Rahway High School (RHS) Marching Band visited the students of Roosevelt Elementary School for the celebration of a special achievement.The Positive Behavior Supports in Schools (PBSIS) program at Roosevelt School works to address social, ...

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Princeton, NJ – The Dryden Ensemble, named in honor of John Dryden, the English poet laureate whose words inspired Baroque composers and which specializes in performing music of the 17th and 18th centuries on period instruments, continues its season this weekend with a program entitled "Lachrimæ: ...

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HOLMDEL, NJ: Anthony Mrocka, a celebrity psychic medium, is bringing his gift to New Jersey for a live show, An Evening with Spirit: Messages From Your Loved Ones, at Over Easy Kitchen in Holmdel on Tuesday, February 24th, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.Anthony has traveled nationwide, sharing his ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ — The Johnson Public Library is welcoming the month of February with a calendar full of events for all ages.See what's coming Monday, Feb. 2 through Saturday, Feb. 7:Monday:Homework HelperKids in grades K-6 can be paired up with a teen volunteer for one-on-one homework or reading ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - Throughout his childhood Jersey City’s Apollo Poetry, now a contestant on Prime Video Season 2 of  MrBeast’s Beast Games, knew he was intellectually different. “My mother said that I started reading newspapers as early as two years old,” he told TAPinto Jersey City during a recent ...

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RED BANK, NJ: When last week’s snowstorm shut down most of Monmouth County, The Frosted Nug in Red Bank did the opposite — it stepped up.As one of only two dispensaries open in the entire county, The Frosted Nug became a storm‑day destination for customers seeking safe, reliable cannabis when ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band is performing its annual Children's Concert "Let's Go Band" on Sunday, Feb.. 8  at Bridgewater-Raritan High School with free admission.   This one hour concert is for children of all ages and their parents, followed by an "Instrument Petting Zoo" ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band is performing its annual Children's Concert "Let's Go Band" on Sunday, Feb.. 8  at Bridgewater-Raritan High School with free admission.   This one hour concert is for children of all ages and their parents, followed by an "Instrument Petting Zoo" ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek on Thursday evening unveiled the first Holocaust memorial sculpture in Broward County before a capacity crowd on the grounds of city hall. City leaders, the artist, and the mayor of Berlin spoke at the unveiling of the city’s first public art installation at the ...

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HIGH BRIDGE BOROUGH, NJ - Two New Jersey-based filmmakers, one with deep ties to Hunterdon County, have completed their first independent feature film. Asking for a Friend, was written and produced under their production company, Toasted Entertainment.The filmmakers, Voorhees HS graduate Tyler ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Glen Rock Public Library is honored to be one of only three libraries and three schools nationwide selected to host a replica of the 1823 William J. Stone engraving of the Declaration of Independence thanks to the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE) and ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — On the evening of Saturday, Feb. 7, the Westfield High School choir department will hold its 11th annual “Night of Love Songs” concert. The event will feature performances by choir students, as solos and duets and as group performances.The theme of this year’s “NOLS” is “City of ...

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STAFFORD — This weekend, the Stafford Township Arts Center will be transformed into a whimsical world of talking rabbits and eccentric queens as the Stafford Township School District presents its 6th-grade musical, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.While the show features a cast of middle schoolers, ...

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STAFFORD — This weekend, the Stafford Township Arts Center will be transformed into a whimsical world of talking rabbits and eccentric queens as the Stafford Township School District presents its 6th-grade musical, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.While the show features a cast of middle schoolers, ...

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The Oakley is kicking off the weekend with a BANG 🎉🎉🎉 Today: Chloe Medina. The vibe is always rights when Chloe plays at The Oakley.

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – The Ridgewood Public Library (RPL) offers Book Clubs to Go to help cardholders host their own book clubs. Interested participants can fill out the request form to receive a book club kit. Kits include copies of selected book titles, general book group discussion questions, snack ...

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CLARK, NJ — Join the Clark Public Library this Sunday, February 1, at 2 p.m., for Sunday Family Movie Matinee.“Join us for popcorn and a movie!” the Clark Public Library states, going on to describe Sunday's movie, Gabby's Dollhouse, thus: “Gabby heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi to ...

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Princeton, NJ – Kids around Princeton – more than in a lot of towns of similar size – seize on opportunities to hang out with college students and professors. There’s two fun and educational opportunities this weekend – one for budding athletes, the other for aspiring scientists, engineers, and ...

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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — Get ready to feel the "Good Times" again. The Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) is set to host The Sweet Caroline Tour, the world-renowned Neil Diamond concert celebration, on Thursday, March 12, 2026.Starring Jay White, widely considered the #1 Diamond performer ...

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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — Get ready to feel the "Good Times" again. The Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) is set to host The Sweet Caroline Tour, the world-renowned Neil Diamond concert celebration, on Thursday, March 12, 2026.Starring Jay White, widely considered the #1 Diamond performer ...

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Nutley Little Theatre presents the cast of TRUE WEST, written by Sam Shepard and directed by John Fraissinet. This American classic explores alternatives that might spring from the demented terrain of the California landscape. Sons of a desert-dwelling alcoholic and a suburban wanderer clash over a ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The last weekend of January is packed with ways to get out of the house—whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, live music, comedy, local theater, or a full slate of high school sports. Morristown Hot Cocoa Week continues all weekend with specials around town, ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The last weekend of January is packed with ways to get out of the house—whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, live music, comedy, local theater, or a full slate of high school sports. Morristown Hot Cocoa Week continues all weekend with specials around town, ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The last weekend of January is packed with ways to get out of the house—whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, live music, comedy, local theater, or a full slate of high school sports. Morristown Hot Cocoa Week continues all weekend with specials around town, ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The last weekend of January is packed with ways to get out of the house—whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, live music, comedy, local theater, or a full slate of high school sports. Morristown Hot Cocoa Week continues all weekend with specials around town, ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — For two days this winter, Mizner Park will feel less like a shopping and dining destination and more like an outdoor art gallery.Boca Raton Museum Art Festival is set for Jan. 31–Feb. 1, 2026, bringing 170 juried artists to Mizner Park for one of the region’s largest fine art ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Tickets are now on sale for Morristown ONSTAGE, the Morris Educational Foundation’s annual fundraising talent show, which returns to the Mayo Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.Now in its 19th year, the event will feature 14 acts performing a wide-ranging program of ...

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