Arts & Entertainment
By JENNIFER DERICKS
June 7, 2026
SPARTA, NJ – Station Park was bustling on May 31 for the Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta’s 51st annual Sparta Day. It was a family affair, with vendors, live entertainment, food trucks and a children’s area with a variety of inflatable attractions.Many organizations had a presence at the ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Roxbury High School student Michael Tomassi has become the first percussionist in the 10-year history of the Hanover Wind Symphony's Music Scholarship program to win the organization's senior scholarship award.The achievement was announced by the Hanover Wind Symphony (HWS), a ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — The countdown to graduation is officially on for the Phillipsburg High School Class of 2026.On Saturday evening, June 6, graduating seniors crossed the Delaware River to gather at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem for their Senior Banquet. Running from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the event served ...
EDISON, NJ - A student from Woodbrooke Elementary School was recognized by Congressman Frank Pallone at the 11th Annual Poetry Showcase in New Jersey's Sixth District Congressional Awards. Aarav Arumugam “A Walk Through Time in Edison,” was selected to receive the Elementary School Award for the ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Public Library hosts events for patrons of all ages!Check out what's happening this week:Monday, June 8Remembering 1976: Our Bicentennial Stories (All Day)Tuesday, June 9Korean Book Club (11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.)TASS Presents: Navigating Through the Local Healthcare ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Johnson Public Library hosts events for patrons of all ages!Check out what's happening this week:Monday, June 8ESL Conversation Class (4-5 p.m.)Tuesday, June 9Inspect Your Gadget (10-11 a.m.)Library Tour (10-11 a.m.)Teen Tuesday: UNO Tournament (3:15-4:30 p.m.)Writer's Workshop ...
SPENCERTOWN–Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 State Route 203, presents “Art Hacks with Betsy Jacks” workshop on Sunday, June 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. This hands-on class is suitable for painters at all levels, including beginners. Tuition is $20 for academy members and $25 for non-members. All ...
SOMERSET, NJ — More than 30 alumni performers and four alumni technical crew members returned to the Sampson G. Smith Auditorium on Saturday night for the 2026 SGS/HSC Players Alumni Cabaret, an annual event that celebrates the legacy of Franklin Township's theater program while raising funds for ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ - Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School 2018 graduate and saxophonist Pat Gannon and members of its award-winning jazz band, the Moonglowers will conclude The Fanwood Performance Series spring season on June 13, following their live jazz concert at the Patricia M. Kuran ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair once again became a buzzing hub of creativity, conversation, and literary magic as the beloved Montclair Literary Festival marked its milestone 10th year during two weekends from May 2 through May 11.Hosted by Succeed2gether, the festivities filled venues throughout ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY - More than 600 students from 14 Hunterdon County schools took part in the Teen Arts Festival April 29 at the county’s Route 12 complex.This year’s theme was the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, and featured activities that highlighted 250 years of ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ — Jazz lovers and music enthusiasts of all ages are invited to the Bernardsville Public Library this weekend as the popular Sundays at 3 Concert Series continues with a performance by the Thomas Reilly Jazz Quartet on Sunday, June 7.The free concert will begin at 3 p.m. at the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - When the temperatures climb, the South Brunswick Public Library is a perfect pick for cooling off and finding something fun and interesting to do. If residents have some free time now that many of those after-school activities and sports are winding down, check out what's ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.Kenilworth Senior Citizens Club to Dissolve After 61 Years1958 Cuban Cuisine in Westfield Stomachs ...
The Top 15 winners of the 2026 “My Essex County” Fourth Grade Poster Contest include several students from the West Essex area.Among those recognized were Wesley Sedlacek of Washington School in West Caldwell, Annabelle Kessler of Essex Fells School in Essex Fells, and Charles Zhang of Winston ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Public Library is kicking off the summer season with a full slate of events, including Juneteenth and Pride Month activities, live music and the return of the annual Summer Reading Program.Although June is a quieter month in terms of programming as the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Public Library (BHPL) is thrilled to announce the official launch of its highly anticipated Summer Reading Program, kicking off June 6th. Running through July 31st, this year’s program invites community members of all ages to pick up a reading log, dive ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Tuesday, May 12, the Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy held its annual spring concert. Over 200 students performed to a “sold-out,” enthusiastic audience of staff, family, and friends. Students performed in band, under the direction of Mrs. Amara Van Wyk; chorus, under the direction ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Summer Food Truck Festival, packed with food, drinks, music, family fun and summer vibes, is rolling into Paramus Park Mall on Sunday, June 7!Hosted by Just Jersey Fest from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Old Navy & LL Bean Entrance, attendees can check out these gourmet ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Summer Food Truck Festival, packed with food, drinks, music, family fun and summer vibes, is rolling into Paramus Park Mall on Sunday, June 7!Hosted by Just Jersey Fest from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Old Navy & LL Bean Entrance, attendees can check out these gourmet ...
COPAKE--The Two Of Us Productions presents “The Minutes” by Tracy Letts, running for two weekends, June 12, 13 and 14, and the following weekend of June 19, 20 and 21.“The Minutes” is a dark satire and thriller that dissects American politics, local corruption, and the biased rewriting of history.
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ - Fanwood’s premier event, the Fanwood Summer Fan Jam, is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026 (Father’s Day on). The event will take place at La Grande Park from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Presented by Family Investors Company, the summer festival features food trucks, a ...
Somerset, NJ — Thousands of roses will be in bloom when the Somerset County Park Commission hosts its annual Rose Day Festival on Saturday, June 6, at the renowned Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden in Colonial Park.The free event, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., celebrates one of Somerset ...
Milford, NJ – A series of exciting weekend entertainment, mixed with outdoor education, begins this Sunday, June 7th at Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse at 369 Stamets Road. The “Farm to Fork” concert series begins with Celtic folk and rock by Na'Bodach tomorrow, from 3 pm to 6:30 pm. Concerts are ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - Essex County held a Fishing Derby in Newark’s Weequahic Park on Wednesday, with a young Elizabeth resident among the winners of the event. Nina Simone caught the first fish of the event at 6:34 p.m. She was presented with an award for this achievement by Essex County Parks Program ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - New Providence Memorial Library recently added newspaper issues from the 1960s and 1970s to its digital archives, in partnership with the New Providence Historical Society. The New Providence Archives are online at newprovidence.historyarchives.online and can also be found on ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Local families and aspiring anglers of all ages are invited to drop a line and discover the joys of the river this weekend. The Musconetcong Watershed Association, in collaboration with Reel Musconetcong and PEACE NJ, has announced a special "Free Fishing Day" event taking place ...
SPARTA, NJ – One of the community’s unique experiences is to see the Ski Hawks perform on Lake Mohawk. As they have for years, the LMCC Ski Hawks offered their first show of the season to the spectators around Beach 1 and the boardwalk after the Memorial Day parade. Donna Jenkins had the microphone ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne’s annual Hometown Fair is going to take place under a hot sun and blue skies, according to AccuWeather, TAPinto’s official weather forecast provider. Hosted by the Bayonne Heritage Association, the fair will run along Broadway from 21st Street to 26th Street from noon until ...
OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will continue Thursday with Pendleton Station performing classic rock.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. 10. The schedule can be accessed here.